The BEST pizza I've had since Sicily!  Amazing thin crusted Napoliatana pizza  w/anchovies, oh my!  What a wonderful meal!  My wife had the Scampi dish chock full of sweet local shrimp with a magnificent sauce.  The salads were crisp and ever so fresh!  A quiet refined setting, modern and with a lovely, helpful wait staff made our visit all the more delightful.  5 Stars for sure!
Review Source:Not just the best pizza in Columbia, but the best food we have had period. If you don't know where it is, it is literally attached to the former Dianne's on Devine. Just park out in front of Dianne's and you'll see it. Â All wines are Italian (as should be in an Italian restaurant), and the food is clearly made by people who know and have traveled Italy. The pizzas are traditional, very thin crust, and very tasty. Â Mozzarella is made in house every day which is obvious when you taste it with any of their salads. I had the Prianese salad to start. Fresh arugula, Italian tuna, mozzarella, fresh lemon, and olive oil. That's it....simple and delicious. The mozzarella oozes a little bit of milk when you cut it, mixing with the olive oil and lemon, to form a dressing. Â The small portion of Italian canned tuna on top is a revelation for those who have only eaten Starkist or Chicken of the Sea. My wife's Caprese salad was also delicious. Â We had a Margherita pizza and the Quattro Stagioni, a "fpur corners" pizza with an oozy egg in the middle. Cut the egg and it oozes on the pizza. Â Yum. Â Crisp crust and a good balance of ingredients, again very fresh and their own herbs from out back as well. The desserts are also homemade. Our son had the chocolate gelato and devoured it. My wife and I split the little cannolis which are 2 bites each and were also superb.
Since moving to Columbia from big cities, we always lament over the food scene here. Good restaurants are rare and we had sort of given up, just preferring to cook ourselves instead of waste money.  Over dinner here, we kept saying to each other how excited we were to find this spot, and it's close to 5 Points! Our server Melissa also just moved here from Atlanta and studied in Italy with the same USC international program as George the owner. If you love true Italian (and PLEASE don't call Pasta Fresca true Italian), get  the word out....GOOOOO!!!!!!
Had lunch here about two weeks ago and dinner several months before that and both meals were excellent! Â Between what I ordered and what my friends ordered that I tried I have had the pizza, the pasta rapini, the Praianese salad and the bruschetta. Â The hardest thing I will face on my next visit will be deciding whether to choose a new dish or repeat one of those as they were all outstanding!
Service is efficient but not intrusive and the owners could not be nicer. Â
The restaurant is casual and authentic Italian. Â If you are looking for a real taste of Italia this is your place. Â If your idea of good Italian food is Ragu or the all you can eat special at Olive Garden, keep walking.
This is easily my favorite place in Columbia. Amazing little Italian spot, very authentic, nestled in the Rosewood area. And holy moly, they make their own mozzarella!!
Cuisine: I have been four times now, and the food has always been spot-on. The portions are on the smaller side of what you'd expect from the average Italian restaurant, which is really nice -- I always have room in my stomach for an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert, plus a glass of wine. The Caesar and Giorgione salads are well-balanced and very tasty, the pasta is heavenly, and the Siciliana pizza... WOW. It would be worthwhile to return to Gio's just for this pizza. If you like thin crust pizza that is so good it melts in your mouth, then the Siciliana was crafted just for you. Seriously. For dessert, I am especially partial to the apple cake when they have it.
Beverages: Gio's has a fun selection of beer and wine. I have yet to try any of their cocktails or martinis. They do carry limonata and aranciata, if you are looking for that.
Ambiance: Gio's has an intimate, cozy setting that can suit any sort of occasion. Want to pop in for a casual dinner in jeans and a T-shirt? Fine. Celebrating a birthday or graduation? That works, too. Looking for a spot for that perfect date or anniversary dinner? Gio's is perfect. They also have seating in a lovely little "courtyard" area outside.
Staff: Joshua has always waited on my table so far, and he is awesome. He's very cheerful and attentive and is certainly knowledgable about everything on the menu. I get the sense that he is super happy and excited to work at Gio's, which I suppose is not very surprising. :) I met Monica, one of the owners, the first time I ate here, and she is lovely. I was so excited to find this place that I think I hugged her...!
In short, I love this place. Definitely worth a try.
Neighborhood gem. Great authentic Italian food. Caprice (mozzarella made fresh daily) best in town. Wine list good (not extensive). Good bread. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Owners genuine and delightful. Love the portion size. Â Good specials. Prices reasonable. Comfortable outdoor dining also. A favorite of ours.
Review Source:I can't express how pleased I was by this place. I went for lunch today and shared a few dishes with my girlfriend. We had the soup of the day, which was simple and delicious, as well as the bruschetta of the day, which was almost like a really fresh hummus. We sat on the porch, which was very nice and quiet. The Siciliana pizza was die for, and our server, Taylor, was just great. I will definitely be back. If you appreciate fresh food and simple but  authentic Italian, you definitely need to try this place out. We are lucky to have a place like this in Columbia.
Review Source:Ate here tonight and was pretty disappointed. The breadsticks were "made in Italy" but were prepackaged and tasted stale. My spaghetti with broccoli was bland and oily. My friends calzone was so tasteless that he actually salted it to give it some sort of flavor. We tried it because of the good reviews on here, but we won't be back.
Review Source:This is a real gem of a place. My wife and I went there for the first time tonight and enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Â It features authentic Italian pastas, modest size portions, and obviously fresh, well prepared food. Â I had the carbonara and it was just terrific. Â My wife had the Bolognese and it was good too. Â I did not see any of their pizzas but will try one next time. Â Prices are very modest and they have a good wine list and a full bar. This is a small family owned place and the owners obviously love Italian cuisine and are doing it right. Â On the walls are lots of photos and memorabilia from Italy and the TV above the bar features photos of Italian scenes. Â We went early in the evening on a Tuesday night and there were plenty of tables, but it was beginning to draw a crowd as we left. We'll be back for more. Â It is right next to Diane's on Devine. You can park in the lot behind the two restaurants.
Review Source:Was introduced to this wonderful spot on Devine St. by a good friend and it truly is a gem of a restaurant. Full bar, great Italian menu, with fresh ingredients and very reasonable prices. Friendly and efficient staff make you feel right at home. Very nice, casual and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Review Source:This is a new place on Devine St (next to Diane's) you will miss if someone doesn't tell you about it. Â The food was fabulous. Â Even the kids loved it. The place is geared toward adults but friendly to well behaved kids. Â We had salad, bruschetta and ham pizza. Â All was delicious. Â The wait staff was attentive and friendly.
Review Source:Thanks to a Living Social deal I was able to get $16 worth of food and drink for a bargain $8, have to say this definitely helped with the experience!
What was good:
- The decor. Â They kept most of the look similar to what it was like when Virtu was around. Â The main difference was tall wooden tables instead of average length tables. Â The space still had a warm, calm, and inviting feel to it.
- The service. Â The lady who greeted me was very nice and so was our server.
- Accessible parking behind the restaurant. Â No meters, no quarters, and no time wasted searching for a spot, right on!
What was mediocre:
- The food. Â I had their Quatro Stagioni and subbed the olives and prosciutto with basil instead. Â It was served with a fried egg in the center which was really interesting. Â The basil elevated the taste and gave the pizza freshness that it otherwise missed with the other ingredients. Â The main reason the pizza was mediocre, and I should've said something when I got it (my fault), was that it came out cold. Â I think it was sitting out while they prepared my friend's pasta dish, so by the time they brought both out, hers was warm, and mine was cold. Â I also wasn't a huge fan of the artichokes on the pizza, they just tasted bland and lacked punch. Â I think the Margherita pizza would probably be a lot better as the basil was really good and I'm sure having more of it on a pizza would've been a hit. Â Next time I'll give it a try.
- Slow service. Â While our server was very nice, she was still on the more laid back side. Â My friend needed a few minutes longer to look at the menu, instead of coming back in five, it felt like she gave us an extra 10-15 minutes before checking back. Â During lunch, ten minutes can feel a lot longer.
- They have the same price for lunch and dinner. Â Most restaurants charge lower prices during lunch service so this wasn't the most pocket friendly for the area. Â If I didn't have my Living Social deal I probably would not have had lunch at Il Giorgione.
Overall:
I wasn't overly excited about Il Giorgione but I also felt it was a fairly decent first experience. Â I wouldn't mind going back and giving it one more try. Â Like I said the basil was great so I would be glad to get another pizza dish that had more of it, or even order the Tortellino alla Stefania which is cheese filled pasta, an entree that caught my eye. Â For wine aficionados, they do have a nice Italian imported selection, a plus for those who like a good pairing.
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