Cafe Giovanni

Italian restaurant · Central Business District

Cafe Giovanni

Italian restaurant · Central Business District

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117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Experience delightful Italian cuisine in a cozy, brick-walled setting, where some nights are serenaded by operatic waiters.  

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117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Get directions

@cafegiovanni

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117 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Get directions

+1 504 529 2154
@cafegiovanni

$$$ · Menu

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Mar 5, 2025

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"Cafe Giovanni, was a Decatur Street fixture for 26 years. It was a beloved Italian restaurant owned by Duke LoCicero, which is now closed." - Clair Lorell

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Aamir Budhani

Google
Good service. Clean food. Our server, Ms Caroline was really really nice and friendly. Thanks!

Ryan Kennedy

Google
Fantastic Italian meets Creole restaurant. The prices for entrees range from $18 to $35. The food itself is outstanding, and well-presented. Service was outstanding. The waiters were friendly, constantly refilling our glasses without being asked, and checking up on us to see if we needed anything. There was a live piano and three opera singers the whole night. The restaurant was cozy, yet could seem a little loud at times.

Wade S

Google
At first I was kind of iffy on this place because I had not heard of it but by the end of the meal I was on the CG bandwagon. Loved the food. Every appetizer we tried was amazing and all of the entrees were fantastic. Loved the crispy duck entree and the veal was delicious. Would absolutely go back.

Erich Schmitz

Google
We arrived with reservations at 7 pm on a Tuesday to a restaurant with only two other tables. We waited until 715pm to be greeted; we decided to step outside and grab a smoke. After going back in, we overheard the manager and our intended sever discussing our table..."table 19 smells like money". After the discussion, the manager visited our table and apologized for the now almost 30 minute duration to even greet us. It was appauling. As the wife and I left, I let the manager know we were leaving and would not be spending our money here. His response was, "I don't blame you." We ultimately ended up at "Bourbon House". Excellent service and food. Shame on you Cafe Giovanni.

Christy Johns

Google
The food was delicious and the entertainment was fabulous! Top quality live music with high class musicians. I had a seafood salad with avocado over mixed greens. It was great! Highly recommend the Creme Brule!

Joel N

Google
Fantastic experience from the moment I walked in the door. The greeter was welcoming, the server was great to talk with and I was treated very well. Not to mention the food was fantastic. I also got to meet the chef. He was both pleasant to me and I appreciate how well he interacted with the staff and appreciated both them and the customers satisfaction. I will go back.

Anthony Butorac

Google
I have had several nice meals in New Orleans, Bourbon House, Antoine's, Rib Room, to name a few and this has been by far the best experience. The atmosphere is amazing and our sever, Matthew, was hands down one of the best I've ever had. Well versed in every menu item and on top of all his tables

Peter Sunden

Google
I had high expectations for this place but the taster was a let down; even returned one plate. While voluminous the quality was lacking. Our server was pretty slow and under-informed on the menu as well. There's lots of good food in NOLA, don't waste your time here.