Menu

Giovanni’s

of Covent Garden

Our Menu

Please note that menu items and prices are subject to change without prior notice. The prices listed on our website may differ slightly from this available in the restaurant

Per Il Tavolo For the table

Pane V
3 per person

Bread served with chopped tomato, celery, and basil in Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.

Olive Di Sicilia V, Ve & GF
7.50

Sicilian garlic marinated in vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and chilli flakes.

Aglio V, Ve & GF
7.50

Sicilian garlic marinated in vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and chilli flakes.

Pomodoro Secchi V, Ve & GF
8.50

Sicilian olives from the Val di Noto marinated in herbs and extra virgin olive oil.

TAVOLO MISTO V, Ve & GF
15

Plate of garlic, olives and sundried
tomatoes.

Antipasti

PASTA E FAGIOLI “FRANK SINATRA” V
14.00

Fagioli beans in vegetable broth with cubetti pasta.

Tavoletta Del Contadino GF
21

Platter of Italian cheeses, ricotta, pecorino,
and parmesan. Slithers of grilled pepper,
salami, mortadella, olives, and sundried
tomatoes.

ARANCIA ALLA PATTI LuPONELuPone V, Ve & GF
16

Sliced Sicilian orange salad with fennel, Tropea red onions, olives, oregano, mint, drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar.

Burrata Artigiana V, GF
17

100% Buffalo milk burrata served with
sliced datterini tomatoes, fresh basil leaves
and cold pressed olive oil

Verdure Alla Griglia V, Ve & GF
16

Grilled vegetables, fennel, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, Pachino tomatoes and grilled peppers served with a drizzle of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.

Bianchetti
18

Crispy fried whitebait served with a spicy
tomato sauce.

CAPONATA V ,VG
15

A traditional Sicilian antipasto. Roasted
aubergine, bell peppers, celery, tomato,
olives and capers.

CREMA DI POMODORO V
14

Freshly prepared cream of tomato soup
with a drizzle of fresh double cream.

CALAMARI FRITTI
19.50

Calamari and thin sliced zucchini, fried
and served with spicy tomato sauce.

MELANZANE AL FORNO GF, V
17.50

Sliced baked aubergines topped with fresh
tomato, grana padano cheese and fresh
basil.

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.
Minimum charge £19pp food only.

Pasta

Pennette Con Pomodoro Fresco*V & Ve
19

Pennette with fresh tomato sauce and ripped basil.

Orecchiette Con Broccoli* V & Ve
21

Shell-shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic and chilli.

VERMICELLI ALL’AGLIO, PEPERONCINO E POMODORO* V contains egg
24

Fine spaghetti with Sicilian garlic, olive oil and fresh chilli in a tomato sauce

Ravioli Con Ricotta E Spinaci V contains egg
25

Freshly made ravioli filled with ricotta and young spinach leaves, sautéed in grass-fed butter and fresh sage.

Spaghetti Casa Nostra
25.00

Spaghetti with slightly smoked guanciale (Italian smoked bacon), Sicilian egg yolk, pecorino cheese and crushed peppercorns.

MEZZE MANICHE CREMA E FUNGHI*
25

Mezze maniche tube pasta with cream, parmesan and mushrooms sauteed in
grass fed butter.

PAPPARDELLE CON CINGHIALE*
27

Flat ribbon pasta with wild boar ragù sauce.

Lasagne Della Zia Maria
27

Slow oven baked beef ragù with béchamel sauce and parmesan.

FUSILLI CON TONNO DI FAVIGNANA*
28.00

Fusilli with Sicilian tuna marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, capers,
chopped celery, parsley, chopped fresh chilli and a splash of Regaleali white wine.

*All pasta, with the exception of ravioli and lasagne, can be swapped for a gluten-free alternative.

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.
Minimum charge £19pp (food only).

Carne

Pollo “Alla Paul Feig” GF
27.00

Breast of chicken pan fried with herbs, chilli and Irish grass fed butter.

Salsiccia Al Ferri GF
28.00

Sicilian roasted pork sausages with wild fennel and mountain herbs served on a
bed of fresh lentils.

Fegato Con Guanciale GF
37

Sliced dutch calves liver with smoked guanciale (prime Italian smoked bacon).

Vitello Saltimbocca
37

Veal escalopes, wrapped in sage and San Daniele prosciutto, pan fried in grass fed
butter and Pecorino white wine.

FETTINA ALL’ ORIGANO GF
37

Thin cut grilled sirloin steak with garlic, fresh Sicilian oregano and cold pressed
extra virgin olive oil.

Pesce

SARDINE ALLA BRACE GF
27

Grilled sardines with garlic and Sicilian oregano.

Branzino All’acqua Pazza GF
32

Seabass fillets cooked in Pachino tomatoes, Etna bianco wine and fresh parsley

GAMBERONI IMPERIALI
35

Freshly grilled Imperial King prawns served with a Le Segreta white wine, lemon
sauce and freshly chopped parsley.

Pesce Spada Crollalanza
37

Breadcrumbed swordfish steak with Pachino cherry tomatoes, garlic, San Michele
di Ganzaria oregano and Sicilian lemon zest.

CONTORNI Sides

PATATE AL FORNO V, Ve & GF
6.50

Oven baked potato wedges.

BROCCOLI E AGLIO V, Ve & GF
6.50

Broccoli sauteed in garlic.

SELEZIONE DI INSALATE V, Ve & GF
6.50

Seasonal mixed or green salad.

ZUCCHINE FRITTE V
7

Fried battered courgettes.

POMODORINI E CIPOLLA DI TROPEA V, Ve & GF
7.50

Pachino tomatoes with sliced red Tropea onions, ripped basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.
Minimum charge £19pp food only.

Dolce E Formaggio

Tiramisu Della Casa V
10

Traditional Italian cake made with finger biscuits, coffee, Marsala wine, mascarpone, sugar, and egg.

Cannolo
12

Tube-shaped pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange and lemon peels, and dark chocolate flakes.

Budino Di Cioccolata V
10

Warm chocolate pudding with a melted chocolate centre.

Arancia Allo Zibibbo V, Ve & GF
12

Sliced Sicilian oranges marinated in Zibibbo sweet wine.

Affogato V
12.50

Scoop of vanilla ice cream “drowned” in a shot of hot espresso coffee.

Formaggio Misto
16.50
Pecorino, provola, parmigiano, dolcelatte, and ricotta served with honey and walnuts.
I Nostri GelatiV
12

A choice of vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate ice cream, or lemon sorbet and Sicilian blood orange sorbet.

Gelato UmbriacoV
18

Vanilla ice cream topped with dried Pantelleria grapes that have been rehydrated in grappa and other local Sicilian spirits.

Panna Cotta V, & GF
11

Homemade vanilla panna cotta topped with freshly made berry compote.

PEZZETTO SICILIANO V
12

Multi-flavoured wedge of Sicilian-style ice cream.

Caffé E Tisane

Espresso Caffé
5

Espresso coffee.

Tisane
5

Tea, Camomile, Fresh mint.

Americano
5

Sliced Sicilian oranges marinated in Zibibbo sweet wine.

Espresso Corretto
13

Espresso coffee with half a shot of grappa.

Bevande Beverages

White

Connuibio Bianco
9.50
Pinot Grigio
10.00

Red

Connubio Rosso
9.50
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
11.00

Rose

Connuibio Rosato
11.00

Prosecco

Glass of Prosecco
12.00

Birre Beer

Peroni
8.00
Messina
8.00
Moretti
8.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
13.00
Limoncello Spritz
13.00
Negroni
13.00

Aperitivi Prices from

Gin
8.50
Vodka
8.50
Brandy
9.50
Vermouth
7.50
Whisky
10.50
Port
10.50

Non Alcholice Soft Drinks

San Pellegrino
4.25
Acqua Panna Still
4.25
Lemonade San Pellegrino
4.00
Orangeade San Pellegrino
4.00
Coke
4.00

Liquori Liquors

Amaro del Capo
9.00
Amaro Lucanco
9.00
Averna
9.00
Cynar
9.00
Fernet Branca
9.00
Frangelico
9.00
Limoncello
8.00
Marsala
8.50
Ramazzotti
9.00
Zibibo
9.00

Lista Del Vini

Vini Bianchi White wines

Connubio Bianco, Terre Siciliane 2021 Catarratto – Sicilia
29.00

Grown in the gentle hills of Menfi. Lightly aromatic and floral in character with delicate flavours of white blossom and peaches.

Pinot Grigio Sartori 2021 Pinot Grigio – Veneto
37.00

Pale straw in colour with light golden hues. This Pinot Grigio has a clean fruity and floral bouquet.

Pecorino, Tenute San Sisto 2021 Pecorino – Marche
48.00

A genius blend makes a delicately fruity nose with apple, peach and pink grapefruit notes. The palate is quite intense and crisp, with plenty of fresh fruit flavours.

Pecorino, Tenute San Sisto 2021 Pecorino – Marche
48.00

A genius blend makes a delicately fruity nose with apple, peach and pink grapefruit notes. The palate is quite intense and crisp, with plenty of fresh fruit flavours.

Sauvignon Bianco IGT 2021 Sauvignon Blanc – Sicilia
49.00

Brilliant, satisfyingly intense yellow with green highlights. Peach and passion fruit blossom with a spicy warmth and a full body.

Gavi di Gavi, La Minaia 2021 Cortese – Piemonte
60.00

White peach and acacia aromatics, with soft honeyed richness, a cool mineral streak, beautifully balanced and fresh through to the long finish.

Falanghina IGT Campania, Caggiano 2021 Falanghina – Veneto
65.00

This wine has a rich nose, full-bodied with notes of peach, pear, apricot and gooseberry. With a soft and lingering finish, full of minerality.

Etna Bianco DOCG, Planeta 2020 Carricante – Sicilia
75.00

Pale yellow with green highlights. Aromas of white fruits, yellow plum, herbal notes.
The small percentage of wine fermented in wood softens the refreshing acidity and adds complexity to the mineral character of this volcanic wine.

Ciuri, Terrazze dell’Etna 2022 Nerello Mascalese – Sicilia
79.00

Ciuri comes from carefully selected red grapes of Nerello Mascalese vinified in white, the vineyards are located on the volcanic slopes of Randazzo. Light straw yellow in colour with great clarity and green reflections. Fresh and fragrant with notes of tropical fruit and a hint of rosemary. Curi is the Sicilian word for ‘flower’ derived from Latin.

Nozze d’Oro, Tasca D’almerita 2018 Inzolia, Sauvignon Blanc – Sicilia
85.00

Created by Conte Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita and his wife Franca to celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary. With apple, peach, melon and honey aromas, and a sleek, well-defined palate, this is crisp and refreshing like no other Sicilian white.

Vini Rosati Rosé wines

Connubio Rosato, Terre Siciliane 2021 Indigenous Rosé Blend – Sicilia
36.00

Fresh, fragrant rosé combining strawberries, watermelon and an appetising splash of salt spray.

Regaleali Le Rose, Tasca d’ Almerita 2021 Nerello Mascalese – Sicilia
48.00

Crisply balanced and full of flavour, with notes of strawberry and cherry fruit and an nit aroma of fresh spring flowers.

Planeta Rose, Nero d’Arola Syrah – Sicilia
59.00

Inspired by a pink Sicilian sunset, this wine has a light and attractive nose with notes of I rose petals, pomegranate and strawberries. On the palate, the wine is silky smooth, light and fresh with no angularity and a beautiful finish.

Prosecchi Prosecco

Via Vai Prosecco Glera – Veneto
39.00

Lively Prosecco, fragrant with white flowers, with a delicate lemon and lime tang in the mouth.

Mionetto Secco, Valdobbiadene Glera Mascalese – Veneto
44.00

This has a straw colour and small bubbles. A touch of pear and melon in the aroma.
Crisp and clean with nice acidity and has a refreshingly dry finish.

Planeta Brut Metodo Classico Carricante – Sicilia
95.00

A fresh and lively sparkling wine with lemon and lime aromas and flavours. Delicate hints of white fruit with a background of citrus and sweet sensations of white chocolate and meringue. The palate is soft, rich, elegant and fresh.

Ferrari Maximum Chardonnay – Trento
110.00

A brilliant straw yellow, with remarkably persistent perlage. Sensations of apple, underpinned by tones of biscuit and citron. A fresh and lively flavour, enhanced by the velvety softness of the bubbles. The typical fruity notes of Chardonnay combine with fragrances of yeast.

Vini Rossi Red wines

Connubio Rosso, Terre Siciliane 2021 Indigenous blend– Sicilia
29.00

A blend of red Sicilian varieties that’s textured, fruity and flavourful, with floral notes and flavours of raspberry and redcurrant. Medium bodied.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Borgo Sena 2021 Montepulciano– Abbruzzo
39.00

A classic Montepulciano with cherries, plums and other dark fruits on a juicy, rich, medium-bodied.

Primitivo Del Salento Boheme 2021 Primitivo– Puglia
45.00

Intense bouquet of dark berry fruits, with blackcurrants, blackberries and black cherries bursting through on the palate.

Regaleali, Conte Tasca d’Almerita 2020 Nero d’Avola– Sicilia
48.00

Notes of cherry, mulberry, black cherry, blueberry, vanilla and sage on the nose. Velvety and balanced in the mouth. Medium-bodied.

Nero d’Avola Molino e Vento, Tenute Orestiadi 2021 Nero d’Avola– Sicilia
49.00

Deep ruby in the glass, with notes ranging from liquorice to berries. With flavours of raspberries, blackberries and dark cherry. A good body with soft round tannins.

Don Bosco, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020 Montepulciano– Abruzzo
65.00

Intense ruby red, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco and vanilla. Good body and pleasing roundness.

Chianti Riserva, Castellani 2019 Sangiovese– Toscana
69.00

Intense and characteristic bouquet, earthy, with wild red berries and underwood notes. Harmonious and dry on the palate. Savoury, strong and persistent.

Frappato, Tenute Orestiadi 2020 Frappato– Sicilia
69.00

Bright red with violet hues. On the nose, rich scents of mature red fruits with herbs and prune. A rich palette with refreshing acidity with surprising persistence.

Lamúri, Tasca D’almerita 2017 Nero d’Avola– Sicilia
72.00

Lamúri, the Sicilian word for love. Aromas of black cherry, black fruits, vanilla, tobacco, and wild herbs. On the palate, velvety tannins and refreshing acidity.

Cerasuolo Di Vittoria, Planeta 2018 Frappato Nero D’Avola– Sicilia
75.00

A unique wine, recognisable and unforgettable; aromas of cherry, strawberry and pomegranate, fruits of the particular soils and climate where the grapes are cultivated also.

Cerasuolo Di Vittoria, Planeta 2018 Frappato Nero D’Avola– Sicilia
75.00

A unique wine, recognisable and unforgettable; aromas of cherry, strawberry and pomegranate, fruits of the particular soils and climate where the grapes are cultivated also.

Le Difese, Tenute San Guido 2020 Carbernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese– Toscana
75.00

The little brother of Sassicaia is vibrant red with blackberry fruits, violet and herbal notes. Aged in barrels previously used for Sassicia and Guidoalberto. Good structure on the palate with round tannin and good length.

Amarone Della Valpolicella, Montigoli 2019 Corvina, Rondinella– Véneto
95.00

Intense garnet red with a bouquet of black cherries and prunes complemented by floral notes and aromas of sweet spices. Rich and full-bodied with structured yet velvety tannins.

Amarone Costasera, Masi 2018 Corvina, rondinella, Molinara– Véneto
139.00

To concentrate their aromas, during the winter months, grapes are laid out on bamboo racks for 100 days. Very dark ruby red in colour, with notes of baked fruit, plums and cherry aromas. Well balanced with fruity tastes and hints of coffee and cocoa.

Barolo Tenuta Cucco 2017 Nebbiolo– Piemonte
110.00

Refined aroma, assertive red in colour, robust. It has an unmistakable bouquet and is the wine for all those delicious dishes for which Piedmont is so famous.

Il Bruciato, Antinori Guado Al Tassso 2018 Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah– Toscana
135.00

Intense ruby red in colour. The nose presents notes of red and blackberry fruit. Sweet spices and a hint of liquorice complete the bouquet. The palate is well structured, persistent, and highly pleasurable in its fruity finish and aftertaste.

Guidalberto, Tenute San Guido 2020 Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot– Toscana
155.00

The colour shows a deep ruby red. The bouquet hints of black cherry, and blueberry with aromas of chocolate. The taste is balanced, full and elegant with soft tannins and polished to give longs.

Tancredi, Donnafugata, Dolce Gabbana Collection Cabernet Sauvignon– Sicilia
175.00

Ruby red, complex and elegant, Tancredi offers a deep bouquet, aromas of red fruit, especially morello cherries, merge with sweet graphite scents, followed by balsamic and spicy hints (tobacco, cocoa and liquorice). The palate perfectly reflects the nose, it is soft and round, well balanced by noble and elegant tannins.

Brunello Di Montalcino, Castello Banfi Sangiovese– Toscana
185.00

Brilliant ruby red with garnet-coloured reflections, on the nose the aroma is sweet and fruity, and the hints of fresh red fruit stand out, which combine perfectly with the more complex notes of liquorice and pipe tobacco. The structure is powerful, and the palate is pleasantly enveloped by a consistent tannic texture, well balanced by a pleasant acidity. Extremely persistent with excellent ageing potential.

Rosso Del Conte, Conte Tasca D’almerita Nero d’Avola, Perricone– Sicilia
200.00

Deep ruby red. Charming and powerful with notes of Blackberries, black mulberry, pepper and spices give way to balsamic notes of resin, eucalyptus and chocolate. Wonderfully intense, and elegant yet never overpowering the acidity or notes of blackberry and mulberry. Extraordinary wine.