Gianni's

Wonderful classic Italian restaurant experience. Great selection of Italian wine a nd professional service. The food is delicious! I loved the garlic rolls, the salad with the entree with delicious house dressing. The marinara sauce and homemade pasta were outstanding. The portions are very large as well. We also had suponi for dessert, and it was amazing. I can't wait to go back.

Been coming here for 10 years and the garlic knots and bread is to die for! I highly recommend the chicken parm and eggplant!

Everything about the restaurant was amazing. The bread tasted amazing and all of the food was good. Rosa was the best server I’ve ever had.

Love going to Gianni's with my family! I've been a customer for many years and moved away, but always make sure to drive down with my Mom whenever I visit. Delicious food, amazing service (Monica is a wonderful), and lovely ambiance! Highly recommend! Favorites: chicken parm, sautéed spinach, and calamari. Can't beat the lunch special!

Incredible bread, food and service. This is the 3rd time I have been here and it is always very good. Today I had the chopped steak and spaghetti. The flavor and moisture level was fabulous. My wife had The chicken Francesca with cheese ravioli. All very good. Anthony did a fabulous job taking care of us and making recommendations.

Wow, this place was perfection! Found this gem of a place on our trip to TopGolf and we both loved it! First, they brought out these fresh and hot rolls that just melted in your mouth! They had the perfect amount of butter and garlic and were so good we asked for more! Then the salad which was very unique and a wonderful combination with lettuce, blue cheese, some sort of sweet chutney, tomato and cucumber. It was very tasty! Then, our dinner came out and again, perfection! I had the chicken parmigiana and my husband had spaghetti with meat sauce. I dare say this is the best Italian I’ve ever eaten! The chicken was cooked perfectly, the sauce was the right consistency and not watery. I loved the chunks of tomato in the sauce as well. This place was packing people in on a weeknight and we definitely saw why! Five stars! Amazing! Kudos to the chef and servers. Everything was on point. We will definitely return upon our next visit to the area!

I like to think it’s mainly a local gem, but the word has been out for decades. What a great place! A very unique atmosphere: like being at a family dinner. People everywhere. All having a great time. Then there’s the food. Amazing. Amongst the wonderful commotion comes food prepared to perfection, served with pride and a pleasure to eat. Fres.

I found the food absolutely delicious. The bread was incredibly tasty, and everything was just perfect!

Been going here for years and still one of the best in town...especially for their lunch specials. If you are available for lunch on a weekday, than this place is for you. Entrees are in the $15-19 range and come with a large salad and the most delicious garlic rolls. (If you're a vampire and don't want garlic, they can bring you plain rolls.). The lunch is a great deal, but dinner here is fabulous as well. I enjoyed the linguine with clams, and they were not skimpy with the clams in the sauce. Our server was excellent and very attentive, and you can tell that the entire serving staff works together to make sure everyone has their drinks refilled, etc. Inside is a very classy Italian restaurant with linen covered tables. The tables are close together, so I wouldn't say this is an intimate and quiet restaurant. Parking can be a little difficult, but having patience will reward you in the end. I'm glad to see Gianni's doing so well after being in Pompano for so long. There is a reason... as this place is a gem.

This place is amazing. The food, the service, the ambiance, the location (walking distance from my house) I just can't say enough great things about Gianni's. Chicken Parm Chicken Francese Shrimp Scampi Manicotti Bread Garlic Rolls Everything we had was outstanding.

A++++ , Busy, Amazing and excellent very welcoming Italian restaurant, very generous portions, obviously homemade true quality food, so friendly lovely waitresses especially Rosa as it happened they seat us in her section (treat guests as family) The Owner keeps checking on everything and everyone , this restaurant provides authentic, consistent and unbelievable delicious meals with very fair prices . Lunch menu is great includes drinks, hot fresh baked varieties of bread ( loaf, garlic bread) their signature salads, and good size of pasta bowls along with either fish, chicken, eggplant, ravioli of choice ....) Everything was as delicious as it can be! Check pictures ... * Ordering fried calamari appetizer was a great choice ( plate was so big and could be a meal for 2 people) * Everyone of the group had to take the leftovers as each platter was enough for 2 meals portions) * Tartufo ice cream was great! Finishing with a cup of cappuccino Absolutely will be back !

Location was easy to get to but reserve or get there when they first open! Delicious authentic Italian food that exceeded all my expectations!

Awesome! Great service from Marcello and Stefanie. Large party for birthday party. Wonderful experience. The garlic roles and bread was warm and fresh, very good. Calamari and clams as appetizers trio parmigiana as main course. All good.

Obsessed with Tartufo since my first bite at Gianni's, I've been on a quest to find its equal - but none have come close! That unforgettable taste experience has set the bar high. For those who haven't tried it, let me tempt you: Tartufo is a sublime gelato indulgence, a spherical sensation packed with two or more velvety flavors, encasing a decadent secret - either a warm, gooey chocolate core or a fruity explosion of raspberry, strawberry, or cherry, bursting with flavor. Gianni's still reigns supreme, but I remain hopeful that another Tartufo treasure awaits discovery!

We felt we were back in NYC, the food is that good. So are the people, Johnny, Lisa and Colleen. The restaurant is a medium size elegant Italian at the best New Yor City style. We ate today one of the best fried calamaris ever. The garlic bread was just right, not tons of garlic as usual in the Italian bistros. We stayed there until well after closing, they never rushed us or bother us to live. Perhaps it was an important night for us, and they knew it, kudos to that caring! God bless these guys.

97 of 100 Yelp review December challenge This family owned restaurant in Pompano Beach was the real deal when it comes to Authentic Italian cuisine. As you enter this beautiful restaurant, you see white linen tables and beautiful decorations. Quickly seated and drink orders taken.Their signature garlic rolls were so good that we ordered some to go. Their chicken Parmesana was served with a side of pasta, and garlic rolls were exquisite. Make room for dessert as their world famous cannolis are to die for.

I wanted to love this place, I really did. But the food did not live up to the hype I heard. The restaurant was PACKED! Every table was full which says a lot about a business. This restaurant is very chaotic and loud (at least the day I went) so if you don't like a busy restaurant then double think coming here. * there's a sharing fee of $12 I believe * Good service They served hot bread and I honestly think that was the best thing I had. It was AMAZING! The best bread i probably ever had in my life. Alfredo pasta 6/10 -- added chicken for an extra charge. The pasta was so bland.. the chicken.. not sure it was even seasoned to be honest. The Alfredo sauce however was really good. You can tell it was homemade and authentic. Vodka pasta 6/10 -- yea .. no.. the sauce was good but that was pretty much it. I was dipping the bread in the sauce.

A taste of Italy in Florida with top notch service the food, flavorful and great portions. Nice music softly playing, great for families and friends and our server Marcelo omg he made the visit so welcoming, ps thanks for the bread those garlic rolls like no other

Wonderful service, the pasta was so delicious and the sauce and the garlic bread and the wine!!!! The place filled up quickly and I understand why! So glad we had reservations!!

Beautiful classic Italian ambiance. This is a family staple and it's beautiful to see the new renovations. The owners and staff are such sweet and nice people. They are always so hospitable and friendly. The food is some of the best Italian food in Broward County. The quality is always consistent and perfection.

Great instant service. The restaurant was immaculate and it was wine bottles all around and plants and plenty of staff so as soon as you finished a plate, it was gone and they kept your waterfall and it was so romantic so we started with some meatballs that with the size of baseballs, then we had a giant salad, then we had chicken Parmesan and shrimp scampi. It was so good.

The veal chop at Gianni's never disappoints. It's always cooked to perfection topped with beautiful grilled portobello mushrooms and a side of roasted potatoes. You will start your dinner with a complimentary salad and bread that is fabulous. Tonight we had an appetizer of a stuffed artichoke that is perfect to share. Hubby loves the spaghetti and meatballs and both portions are generous enough to have lunch the next day. Gianni's is a wonderful venue for quality food great service and a lovely atmosphere.

The atmosphere and service here is excellent. My wife and I dined here with a 4:30pm dinner reservation. We were one of the first diners for the evening and all our food and drinks came out quickly. We both ordered Chicken Parmesan that came with garlic dinner rolls and house salad and a side of pasta. I like garlic, but these rolls were over the top and too garlicky. I couldn't eat them. The salad was a bib of Romain drenched in balsamic vinegar and Gorgonzola cheese. The tomato that came with it was delicious, but overall the salad was a miss. The Chicken Parmesan was huge and I could only eat half. It was delicious and I would order it again. The side pasta and marinara sauce that came with it was good. Overall, the bread and salad really detracted from the rest of the meal. Ask for plain bread and get the soup versus salad and perhaps you'll have a better experience.

Such a lovely evening with Karen, and fellow yelpers, Julie and Roy. Before I get into my review, I want to thank Julie and Roy for being such excellent friends. They truly have made my life and Karen's much more lively and enjoyable. Now, Gianni's. Such amazing Italian cuisine! I had the wedge salad and the veal fettuccine. The wedge salad was not my favorite, only because I do not like romaine, I'm more of a butter lettuce guy. But the top I throughly enjoyed. The capers, cheese, and the vinaigrette, man, that was good! The Veal was awesome! Perfectly cooked, and the artichokes on top really added to it. Sauce was nice any creamy. I took my leftovers home, and what do you know, they didn't last long at all. Instead of having them for a lunch the next day, I had eaten them after getting my pjs on. Whoops!

A friend recommended us to this place. So the menu is pretty simple and one that my italian husband would say americanized italian food. What we loved were the warm, almost golf ball-sized (or bigger) garlic rolls, the house salad with the bestest house dressing (garlic, red olives and maybe caramelized onions?) we've ever had that came with the pasta and my baked clams oreganata. We would definitely come back for these. And the service from John was exceptional. He was one of the sweetest, friendliest servers we've come across with. The restaurant manager also walked around to check on every table so overall, I say the service here was superior. What was just ok was the linguini with clams that hubby ordered. We will skip that next time and probably try either the eggplant rollatini or the lasagna.

The food was excellent as was the service and ambience have been going there for many years and will continue the great quality Italian cuisine. The restaurant, as usual, was clean and the staff, friendly and welcoming, also I have taken out food from there and it too was superior. I would recommend fish restaurant anytime.

Absolutely fabulous! The restaurant was crowded but in a good way! We did not have a reservation but they still got us in in 20 minutes! Food was amazing. The bread was gorgeous! And Anthony was a super server! Definitely would go back for the variety of Americans. Missed the Italian accents, NY patrons and all the super decor! Loved the food!

That was traveling from Arizona in town on vacation and found this place on yelp So glad I went by there. Food was yummy. The bread is delicious. The entire night was awesome. Would definitely go back next time I'm in town

Our favorite Italian restaurant. The food and service are excellent as usual. The Osso Buck is superb and they make the best garlic roll.

We dined for the first time at Gianni's this past Sunday July 14 th 2024. My husband and I can't say enough from start to finish what a wonderful experience we had . Staff is friendly and our server Nick was amazing. He checked in us throughout our meal , explained everything we needed to know. Service was excellent and we never felt rushed. The Ambiance was nice and liked the background music. Our food was delicious and the portion size was large. We had to wrap up half our meals as well as take our dessert to go . We highly enjoyed our dining experience and can't thank our server Nick for all his hospitality it was terrific . We will definitely be back soon.

The food and service is top notch. For those people, like myself, who are hearing impaired I would recommend outdoor dining as it can be very noisy inside.

We always make time for Gianni's when we are in town. Always great service and a great meal.

I hope you are not paying attention to these other reviews. Giannis is wEELL ABOVE five stars. The food is spectacular and the service magnificrnt!. Marcello explained every aspect of specials, entres, and wine. He was eager to ensure everything was fantastic! Flavors in all dishes from rolls, to salad, to appetizer, to entrees, to dessert were beyond delicious. Make a special trip to visit here...soon!!

So many Italian restaurants in the area but few have the charm and family like feel that Giannis has. I went for the first time on a recent Monday. It was very busy. On a Monday! Guess that tells you something about this place that's been serving up great Italian food for years. We were seated by the front door- although as many people come in the back door- I guess it just depends on where you park. Our server, Kelly, was over in a flash, just the kind of personable, friendly server you'd like to have pull up a chair and join you for dinner. She knew her stuff, rattled off her favorites and was off to bring us our well poured drinks. The rolls that they put on each table are worthy of their own review. The garlic and butter just drips off these warm caloric bombs! And just picking one up and feeling the heft of dough and butter and you know you are in for something delicious! For my entree, while they had a range of daily specials, I went with the veal parmesan and my friend had the penne pasta with chicken. Both were tasty, but huge portions and by the time we ate that amazing roll, had 1/2 of the calamari appetizer and ate our salads, we got about two bites of the entree in before asking for a "to go" box. But let me tell you, the food was just as delicious the next day. Prices are reasonable- the bottle of Josh Cab that we had was $41 and our entire bill for two came to $178 which included a couple of drinks, appetizer, two entrees and a bottle of wine which seemed reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food we got. This is a little off of my beaten path but given the great service, food and homey ambiance, you can bet I'll find my way back soon!

This has to be one of the best Italian restaurants in South Florida. Food and service are amazing. Chicken Frances and stuffed shells with Alfredo sauce are amazing must try. Highly recommend

Fabulous dinner. Service was excellent. Salad was delicious. Veal parmigiana delicious. A great time.

Good food and service. Ambiance is great until the place fills up (which it always does). It gets very loud inside, what I consider to be too loud. I would go back again, maybe just during non-peak hours.

Food, service, atmosphere are 10/10. Consistently delivering wonderful food at reasonable prices, huge portions, impressive customer service. One of our favorite local Italian spots!! House Salad and garlic rolls that come with each meal are a draw! And anything "parmesan" is awesome!!

Superb traditional cuisine with large portions and delicate seasonings. Lovely service and dedicated owner make Giannis a classic!!

We ordered take out on a Saturday night at 7pm. To my surprise, the lovely girl on the phone told me it would be ready in 20 minutes. I certainly expected a longer wait at that time. My husband arrived to a packed house and our food was hot and ready as promised. They certainly know what they are doing here:) The food was absolutely fantastic! We ordered the eggplant rollatini, baked artichoke, and the meatball appetizer, along with the baked ziti. I am a total meatball snob and these were some of the best ever. Huge and delicious. Then, there's the garlic rolls everyone talks about, for good reason!....yum! Keep up the great work Gianni's, we will be back for more!

I just finished lunch . I ordered off the lunch menu. The price was reasonable. The food freshly cooked and. delicious. The waiter was Anthony, he was outstanding and very attentive. Cloth table and napkins. Overall a great experience.

Thank you to fellow Yelpers and good friends for picking this outstanding restaurant. Roy and Julie said they have been coming here for years. The stars were in our favor because I thought the place would be dead on a Monday night. Thank you to Julie for making a reservation. You would have thought it was a Saturday night. Almost every table was taken except for the one that was near us. One Yelper mentioned that the bread and garlic rolls arrive to the table faster than you can sit down and unroll your napkin. By the time you place that napkin in your lap, you are playing kissy face with the garlic aroma. Everything had us seriously determined to act as cultured as possible as each of us carried our forks and knives like heathens. Max and I not only enjoyed our food, but the company of friends made us feel like we were a part of the Gianni famiglia. Julie couldn't stress enough that reservations are a must. If you don't make a reservation and show up after 6:30pm, you will be waiting your turn.

It was my first time at Giannis although they have been there forever and so have I LOL. After hearing good reviews from friends we decided to give it a try. We had a short 10 minute wait on a Tuesday night which did surprise is, however, the season is upon us and we were told by staff it is 1.5 hour wait starting at 6pm every night later in season. Our server was pleasant . We asked about an antipasto as it was not on the menu...disappointing for an Italian Restaurant. They had a trio on the menu w Chicken, Eggplant and Veal Parmigiana but would not change out the Veal for a duo instead as we don't eat Veal. i ordered a bowl of minestrone, my guest ordered the $26 chicken parm which came w side of your choice of pasta...spaghetti, linguini, penne but no rigatoni. The garlic rolls came out big, hot and delish. The salad which cones with dinner was very nice!! I forgot to take a pic but it was a heart of romaine with tomato, cucumber, carrot and a great house dressing. The Minestrone was good but the broth was very thin and a bit watered down. The chicken parm cutlet was huge and fried well but we thought the sauce was just ok. It was very red and tomato tasting. The linguini was not cooked enough, too al dente. It doesn't help me being Italian but i do enjoy other's cooking. This to me was not worth the expensive pricing. We were celebrating a birthday. Our server brought out a mini cannoli and candle which was nice. Parking was ok in the back lot which will fill up in season. We felt it was overpriced and marginal for the most part.

Large portions and very good. Everyone treats you great. Very comfortable setting. Really like going to this restaurant every time I come to town.

I have been here twice and each time the restaurant was packed, even on a Monday night. My husband love the veal parm. I once ordered the chicken francese, it was nothing to write home about( 2 stars at best ). However their Romain salad is probably the best salad I have ever had. I need to know how they make the onion dressing . I dream about this salad, The stuffed artichoke is also amazing!! So I am happy to keep going back just for those 2 things! They are that good . I wish they had Risotto on their menu.

Love coming here when I'm down from NY. Came in last week with friends who live the the south Florida area. Even in the off-season the place was packed at 630 pm. Fresh hot gigantic garlic knots and baked Italian bread. I always say don't fall into the trap and eat way too much anyway. Opted for a Cesar salad this time and it was so good. For dinner I went with chicken franchese. Soft, tender and good flavor they use for the base. Of course a little side dish of pasta. I was full by dessert time. My friend ordered some dessert that had some type of pistachio and crème. Had I not been ready to be rolled out I would have ordered one. The staff overall is great as many of the employees have been working here for a long time. I will say I never have seen our server tonight and she was not so great by any means. I don't expect to see her still here by the next time I'm back and didn't ruin a great meal.

This is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in the Pompano Beach area. I had the chicken scapariello comprise of boneless chicken, sausage, peppers and Calamata olives with a chicken stock and white wine gravy. This and the chicken parm are a home run every time. In the off season they will make the scarpariello with bone in chicken. The authentic way. Scarpariello means shoemakers chicken because when you eat the cleaved breast the bones stick from your mouth like shoemaker nails. The portions are huge and shareable or taken home for lunch which is my preference. The house salad is amazing. I could just drink the dressing. Dinner also comes with a basket of garlic rolls with plenty of garlic and oil dusted the grated parmigiana cheese. They now have full bar serving all cocktails and a nice mid-range wine list. On casual night we like to sit at the small (about 8 seats) bar. The server is right on top of your orders and will pace the meal how you want it. Reservations are recommended especially during winter season. Enjoy. This place will become your go to also.

Went by their today and the parking lot was full Colleen aptly pointed out the broiling conditions OUTSIDE cool and bustling inside You cannot go wrong with their cuisine HOF

The food was outstanding! I haven't eaten food that good since I left NY. I had the bronzino and husband had veal parmigiana. Service was on point! An old school feel with the most delicious food.

Great food in a white tablecloth restaurant with fair prices! The Chicken Parm is incredible.

Terrible. Paid nearly $70 for some basic noodles with sauce I could've made at home and chicken piccata that was watery. Came with more basic noodles with a little bit of red sauce on it yet that combo doesn't pair with my meal at all. Highly upset!!! Waste of money, over priced by a long shot. Gas station quality at best. If you want an overpriced bland meal, this is the place for you. If you want a decent priced and decent tasting meal go to Olive Garden. Or any other place than this honestly.

Giannis is always a family favorite. We have been going here for years and their food always exceeds ours expectations. The restaurant is very beautiful on the inside. The ambiance was great! They had meats on the walls, fish in tanks, and cheese wheels on the wall. The vibe definitely felt like an authentic Italian restaurant. Their food is always amazing but the star is the cheese wheel pasta. It is an entree but we ordered it as an appetizer and all shared. Definitely a must! We also got caprese salad, caesar salad, and pasta fagiloi as appetizers. I personally got chicken parmigiana with vodka sauce as my side pasta. Chicken parmigiana was amazing. The side of vodka pasta was just okay, nothing to rave about. My mother's gnocchi with marinara sauce was very good. Overall, the food was amazing. The reasons why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 had nothing to do with the food. We had a reservation but still had to wait on a line of 20+ people to check in and then wait around 15 minutes for our table. There are also two stalls in the women's bathroom which creates quite a line. There was also a dog next to our table eating off it's owners plate. Definitely not what you want to see at a restaurant. I would definitely recommend Giannis when you are visiting Aruba!

Excellent service,food and atmosphere. From stepping in the door the hostess is pleasant and will accommodate you. From the drinks,appetizers to your delicious entree's,and desserts;you

Gianni's is always a great experience! The food and service is consistently excellent. Try their tiramisu. It is homemade and the best you will ever have.

Gianni's is home to delicious authentic Italian food. Everything on the menu looked so good it was hard to decide what to order. We started off with garlic rolls and bread that come with every entree. The bread was so soft & doughy on the inside but crunchy on the outside. The meatballs are so big & some of the best I've ever had. My favorite appetizer was the Grilled Eggplant, Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers. All entrees & pastas come with a house salad topped with a balsamic dressing that I wish I could bottle and bring home with me. The Chicken & Veal Parmesan are the best I've had in South Florida and they are big enough for 2 people to share. My favorite dish was the Gnocchi alla Vodka, the gnocchi was soft & sauce couldn't have been more delicious! This is my go to whenever we go to Gianni's. A special of the night was Lamb Chops, they were tender and grilled to perfection! The tiramisu was a perfect way the end the perfect meal! Gianni's is a great place for big family dinners & birthday parties!

I can't believe I've lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for over 30 years and I only just went to Gianni's. I had always heard how good it was especially the garlic rolls, it did not disappoint. The garlic rolls were light and soft with a magical combination of garlic, oil and cheese. I dined for lunch and my Chicken Marsala was large enough for 2 meals. The entree came with a side of pasta that was cooked perfectly. My meal also came with a large side salad with amazing house dressing Service was professional and efficient. Our waitress was very pleasant. The exterior of the restaurant invites you to come in and you will want to stop on every time you drive by. There is street parking and a lot behind the restaurant. The interior is even more inviting than the exterior. It's feels as if you are with family in your grandmother's kitchen. There is a small bar. I recommend a visit to Gianni's, you've got to experience their garlic rolls.

Go with an empty stomach and starving because the portions are huge! The garlic bread was excellent and so was the a chicken parmigiana and the stuffed shells. The sauce was a tiny bit salty, but maybe it was only that day. I will definitely go back because I loved the food, the service and of course: the portions! My waiter was excellent! The Cannoli was delicious!