Giovanni's Restaurant

Stopped in for some take out, Gio was a treat to speak with.  My hot Italian meat sub was great, but the cheese stuffed peppers were burnt and tasted like crap.  

Place was empty, but so was the whole town.

This is the real thing!  Authentic Italian food in little ole east Texas.  Giovanni and his wife treat you like honored guests.  The ambiance is not what you might expect.  It is quite like being in someone's home.  It is not fancy.  In fact, it is a bit dilapidated. but the FOOD!  I have not gotten anything this "Italian" in San Francisco or Chicago.

If you want typical Italian, go to Olive Garden.  If you want homemade, handmade, lovingly made food, come to Giovanni's.  They even grow and mash their own chickpeas to make humus from scratch!

If you are lucky, Giovanni will play the harmonica after supper.

We drive 20 minutes to get there and we eat there often.

Where to start, went there with a group if 4. Seems like a great, local eatery. By the reviews, was really positive about the food and dining experience.  Owner brings out a community bowl of salad for our table to share. Well, we were not the only table to share, I tasted a spearmint taste in my italian salad, then a chewy foreign object,  so what did I pull out of my mouth, A CHEWED UP PIECE OF GUM. That was not mine! Disgusting!!!!. Walked out!  Sorry . Will never ever give this restaurant another chance!!!!!!!!