Giannis Italian Restaurant
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About Giannis Italian Restaurant
Giannis Italian Restaurant is a family-run Italian restaurant at 13 Victoria Rd in Scarborough, with family photos dotted around the dining room. Tables are upstairs, alongside a lounge area and a table next to the bar. A Venetian-themed function room gives groups a separate space to gather. The menu covers pasta and pizza, and the linguine prawn dish can be ordered without spice. A chicken dish comes in peppercorn sauce with tenderstem broccoli, and cheesy garlic bread is on the menu too. The bar pours cocktails such as the Aperol spritz and the Pornstar martini, and Bardolino is available as a red wine. The restaurant takes walk-ins.
Good to know
“Long-standing, family run dining room with a Venetian-themed function room and a chic bar area.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken dish, cheesy garlic bread, Bardolino red wine and 2-for-1 cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken dish, cheesy garlic bread, Bardolino red wine and 2-for-1 cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the food, with chicken dishes the standout. One reviewer's peppercorn sauce chicken with tenderstem broccoli was judged better on a second visit, while another called a chicken plate the best of a whole holiday. Close behind are the linguine with prawns, the lamb (Agnello di Casa), and the pasta and pizza, with a Pavlova affogato singled out for dessert. One reviewer urges the cheesy garlic bread, and another urges a glass or two of the Bardolino red. The Aperol spritz and Pornstar martini also earn praise. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, including toward children, and the room as lively with families and family photos on the walls. Several arrived without a booking and were accommodated. One was first told of a wait, then called back and given a space in the lounge. Another was seated by the bar. The only criticism is that a side salad could have been more substantial. One reviewer's assistance dog was brought a plate of chicken so he wouldn't feel left out.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return to the food, with chicken dishes the standout. One reviewer's peppercorn sauce chicken with tenderstem broccoli was judged better on a second visit, while another called a chicken plate the best of a whole holiday. Close behind are the linguine with prawns, the lamb (Agnello di Casa), and the pasta and pizza, with a Pavlova affogato singled out for dessert. One reviewer urges the cheesy garlic bread, and another urges a glass or two of the Bardolino red. The Aperol spritz and Pornstar martini also earn praise. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, including toward children, and the room as lively with families and family photos on the walls. Several arrived without a booking and were accommodated. One was first told of a wait, then called back and given a space in the lounge. Another was seated by the bar. The only criticism is that a side salad could have been more substantial. One reviewer's assistance dog was brought a plate of chicken so he wouldn't feel left out.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“OMG good, I had a chicken dish which was absolutely the best plate of food I had during the whole holiday. And the dessert was the Pavlova Afogato which is just two of my favorite things combined , so an automatic win . Lovely people. Only nitpicky thing the side salad could have been a bit more substantial.”
- Google user
“Excellent restaurant, welcomed in Italian by one of the owners (assume) then whisked upstairs to where the tables are. Very cozy, all waiters generally young and not Italian but did their jobs well (not chatty). Service good, food excellent! And no spare tables on a Wednesday evening! Clearly a very good reputation.”
- Google user
“Really impressed by the food quality and choice. Get the cheesy garlic bread! Good pricing, especially the wine. Turned up without a reservation and initially said there was a wait, but they called us back and found a space in the lounge which was appreciated. Staff efficient and friendly, really good service, they gave the impression of wanting our business and made us welcome.”
- Google user
“Our 4th or 5th visit - lose track and it’s always amazing and gets better everytime! I chose to have the linguine prawn dish without the spice and wasn’t disappointed! Partner had the chicken dish in peppercorn sauce with tenderstem broccoli for second time and was better than first time! Cocktails are 2 for 1 4-6 and just managed to enjoy this offer - Aperol spritz and Pornstar martini was delicious! Staff make the place, they are friendly and can never do enough! It’s great to see Gianni and the family photos dotted round the restaurant - makes it feel even more welcoming!”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic food, couldn't fault anything from the initial welcome to the great food. We didn't make a reservation but was kindly setup on a table next to the bar. Can't thank them enough for this as our little one was rather tired and wanted some tea. We all loved our pasta and pizza. Please keep up the friendly service and great food. Was happy to give a 10% tip, well deserved.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- Tuscany Too4.65340.8 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Italian Restaurant | 4.61,719 | — | chicken dish, cheesy garlic bread, Bardolino red wine |
| Tuscany Too | 4.6534 | 0.8 mi | lobster ravioli, seafood risotto, pistachio ice cream |
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