Giovanni's Restaurant

Wine List

Sparkling Wines and Champagnes

Dom Perignon (France)

the world’s most famous champagne...190



Domaine Chandon Brut (California)

refreshingly dry with pear and citrus accents...42



Rotari Brut ( Italy)

from chardonnay & pinor noir grapes...8.00 split / 32



Moet & Chandon White Star (France)

harmonious blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier...80



Cook’s Sparkling White Zinfandel (California)

salmon pink color with juicy strawberry fruit flavors...6 / 22



Batasiolo Moscato D'Asti (Italy)

luscious and fruity, perfect alone or with dessert...6.00 / 22

Giovanni’s Cellar Selections

Indian Wells Merlot Chateau Saint Michelle...55



Merlot Stonestreet...60



Geyser Peak 2000 Reserve Shiraz...70



Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 Cecchi...60



Tapestry Reserve 1994 BV...65



Tapestry Reserve 1996 BV...65



Symmetry 1998 Rodney Strong...80



Cabernet Sauvignon Provence...80



Merryvale 1993 Napa Valley Cabernet...65



Chianti Classico Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold Label...85



Cerretto Barolo...87



Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley...75



Amarone Zenato...90



Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 1993 BV George La Tour...110



Brunello Di Montaicino 1997 Castello Banfi...120



Cabernet Sauvignon Silver Oak Alexander Valley...125



Opos One 1995...250



Opos One 1994...275

vintages are limited, server will notify you of any changes

RED WINE SELECTIONS

Chateau Souverain Cabernet Savignon (California)

full bodied classic cabernet with berry and oak...42



Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

well structured, big bodied, mellow flavor...8.50 / 32



Mondavi Costal Cabernet Savignon (California)

black cherry and plum notes with gentle tannins...7 / 26



Folie a Deux Zinfandel (California)

soft and smooth with plum, cherry and a hint of spice...32



Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel (California)

from sonoma with zesty blackberry and raspberry flavors...6.00 / 22



Toad Hollow Cacophony Zinfandel (California)

zesty and jammy raspberry fruit with aromatic vaniila nuances...30



Kenwood Merlot (California)

soft and smooth berry flavors...6.75 / 25



Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico (Italy)

the tan label, exquisitely dry taste...45



Corvo Rosso (Italy)

ruby red color with a dry, velvetly, and balanced taste...6.00 / 22



DaVinci Chianti DOCG (Italy)

a fine italian red wine from tuscany, juicy and fruity...7 / 26



McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Shirraz (Australia)

black cherry flavor with a soft, rich palate...7.75 / 30



Bridlewood Syrah (California)

dark berry fruit with soft tanins and a clean finish...7.50 / 28



Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico (Italy)

classic chianti with blends of sangiovese, merlot and caniaolo...7 / 26



Jacob’s Creek Merlot (Australia)

smooth textured with berry and mellow oak flavors...6.00 / 22



Farina Valpolicella Ripasso (Italy)

a full-bodied "Baby Amarone" with subtle characteristics...35



Antinori Santa Cristina Sangioveses (Italy)

from toscana, mature fruit is harmonious and pleasant tannins...6.00 / 22



Rodney Strong Pinot Noir (California)

from russian river valley, complex and fruity...38



Gallo of Sonoma Pinot Noir (California)

from the family selections; red fruit, sage and spicy...6.75 / 25



Mirassou Pinot Noir (California)

plum and cherry flavors with subtle floral and vanilla notes...7.00 / 26

WHITE WINE SELECTIONS

listed from drier and more full-bodied to fruitier and light-bodied

Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay (California)

an excellent full-bodied chardonnay from napa valley...48



Chalk Hill Chardonnay (California)

full-bodied with oak cask flavor...65



Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay (California)

lush and silky; pineapple and tropical fruit flavors...42



Chateau Saint Jean Chardonnay (California)

fruity yet rich with subtle oak flavors...7 / 26



Gollo of Sonoma Chardonnay (California)

elegant with a rich fruit palate ad soft, buttery, vanilla finish...6 / 22



Antinore Castello della Sala Chardonnay (Italy)

a dry, floral bouquit; well-balanced and a hint of citrus...38



Columbia Cellarmasters Reserve Riesling (Washington)

a sweet, bountiful, full-fruited wine...6.00 / 22



Rodney Stong Sauvignon Blanc (California)

from charlotte’ home; dry, medium-bodied, with citrus aromas...7 / 25



Robert Mondavi Stag’s Leap District Sauvignon Blanc (California)

herbaceous; slightly woody, crisp, white wine...46



Corvo Bianco (Italy)

fragrant bouquet with a vivacious taste...6.00 / 22



Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Italy)

medium-bodied, dry, crisp and well balanced...12 / 48

La Vis Pinot Grigio (Italy)

crisp and light bodied from northern Italy...6.75 / 25

 

 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (Italy)

from trentino-alto adige, italy; light bodied yet full flavored...6.00 / 22

BLUSH WINE SELECTIONS

Beringer White Zinfandel (California)

fruity, sweet and medium-bodied...5.50 / 19



Zonin White Merlot (France)

off dry with a hint of berry flavor...6.00 / 22

HOUSE WINE SELECTIONS

by the glass

Ruffino Chianti (Italy)...6.50

Gavit Pinot Grigio (Italy)...5.50

Ruinite Lambrusco (Italy)...5.50

Copperridge Cabernet Sauvignon (California)...5

Copperridge Merlot (California)...5.50

Copperridge Chardonnay (California)...5.50

Beringer White Zinfandel (California)...5.50

DESSERT WINE SELECTIONS

by the glass

Ferrari-Carano Eldorado Gold (late harvest)

a product of patience and perfectioin, lush and sweet...7.50



Chateau Saint Michelle Ice Wine

dazzling in flavor with sweet apricot, pineapple, honey and lemon...9.75

Sandwich Menu

SANDWICHES

available after 9pm

served with fires

Giovanni’s Burger

grilled to your specifications with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese...6.95



Roast Beef

in au jus or italian beef in red sauce, served on a french roll with your choice of hot or mild peppers...6.25



Italian Sausage

served on a french roll with red sauce topped with melted mozzarella and your choice of hot or mild peppers...6.25



Turkey & Bacon Club Sandwich

served on toasted white bread with lettuce and tomato...7.50

Pizza Menu

“NOTHING BEATZZA GIOVANNI PIZZA”

10” small cheese...5.95, each additional ingredient...1.30



12” meduim cheese...7.95, each additional ingredient...1.50



14” large cheese...9.95, each additional ingredient...1.90

sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper, olives, spinach, prinavera vegetables, tomato or any of your favorite fresh ingredients

Dinner Menu

 

ANTIPASTI

Bruschetta

fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil on toasted Italian bread...4.25



Scampi

sauteed shrimp with mushrooms, arichoke hearts, black olives, garlic and butter...6.95



Baked Oysters Rockefeller

on the half-shell with creamed spinach, garlic and white wine...6.95



Crab Cake

giovanni’s own with fresh mango sauce and lime...5.95



Fried Calamari

hand breaded and served with cocktail sauce...6.25



Stuffed Portabella Mushroom

stuffed with fontina cheese, plum tomato, and prosciutto...6.50



Grilled Polenta and Italian Sausage

with goat cheese and marinara...5.50



Fried Artichoke Heart

served with spinach, garlic and parmesan cream sauce...5.95



Shrimp Pizza

with black olives, roasted red peppers, fresh tomato and spicy marinara on an eight-inch crust...4.25

ZUPPA

Minestrone or Zuppa del Giorno

“soup of the day”, home-made from fresh ingredients

Cup...3.25

Bowl...3.75





INSALTE



Calamari Salad

tender calamari, tomatoes, olives, radishes, onions, celery hearts, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice...6.95



Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

fresh mozzarella and sliced tomato with portabella mushroom, roasted red peppers, pesto, olive oil and balsamic vinegar...6.75

Caesar Salad

crisp romaine lettuce and croutons tossed with our hand-made dressing...4.25





PASTA

served with a house salad or a cup of soup



Gnocchi

hand-made potato dumplings with meat sauce...13.25



Manicotti

crepe-like pasta filled with ricotta and parmesan cheeses...13.50



Lasagna

layers of pasta, meat, cheese and mushrooms baked with meat and bechamel sauces...13.50



Cannelloni

crepe-like pasta filled with ground veal, ham, chicken, spinach and parmesan cheese...13.50



Eggplant Parmigiana

thinly sliced breaded eggplant baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses...13.50



Linguine Primavera

fresh vegetables sauteed in olive oil and garlic tossed with linguine and parmesan cheese...13.50



Fettuccine Alfredo

parmesan cheese, butter and cream sauce with your choice of egg or spinach pasta...13.95



Seafood Risotto

italian arborio rice with shrimp, scallops, asparagus, shiitake mushroom, red peppers, butter and cheese...15.75



Shrimp Marinara

sauteed shrimp served over capellini in marinara sauce...17.95



Meat Ravioli

hand-made and served with choice of meat, marinara or tomato sauce...12.95



Linguine with Toscano-style Beans

assorted beans with linguine, olive oil and lentil puree...11.95



Linguine and White Clam Sauce

fresh clams sauteed with olive oil, garlic and wine...13.95



Linguine and Red Clam Sauce

served with a touch of marinara...13.95



Spaghetti or Penne

served with hand-made meatballs or italian sausage and choice of meat, marinara or tomato sauce...10.25





ENTREES

served with house salad or a cup of soup and unless noted a side choice of potato, vegetable, or pasta



Veal Scallpine Piccata

lightly breaded and served in white wine sauce...18.50



Veal Scallpine Toscana

thinly sliced with mushrooms, scallions and a light brown sauce with a touch of marinara...18.50



Veal Parmigiana

breaded cutlet with tomato sauce, parmesan and melted mozzarella...18.50



Chicken Vesuvio

served on the bone sauteed in olive oil, garlic, rosemary and white wine with roasted potatoes and peas *...13.50

extra charge for boneless, skinless breasts and white or dark meat only



Chicken Alfredo

with fettuccine pasta in alfredo sauce *...14.95



Grilled Chicken Breast

marinated and served with grilled zucchini, asparagus, red peppers and radicchio from our wood-burning grill *...14.50



Roasted Half Duck

served in shiitake mushroom, fresh tomato and marsala wine sauce...15.95



16 Ounce New York Strip Steak

bone-in, aged for 21 days and prepared on our wood-burning grill...24.50



8 Ounce Filet Mignon

prepared on our wood-burning grill and served in natural au jus...22.50



12 Ounce New York Strip Steak

served with barolo wine, mushsrooms and green peppercorns...20.50



Grilled Pork Medallions

served in madeira wine sauce with olive oil whipped potato and grilled vegetables *...15.95



Scampi

sauteed in garlic, lemon, thyme and butter...18.95



Grilled Swordfish

from the wood-burning grill and served in lemon butter sauce...16.95



Lake Perch

sauteed with thyme and lemon butter...17.95



Lake Superior Whitefish

broiled and served with primavera vegetables in lemon butter *...15.95



Dover Sole

broiled with almonds and lemon butter and filleted table side...28.00



* no additional side dish served





don’t see your favorite entree or pasta listed?

please ask your server if our chef can prepare it especially for you!







17% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more

as a courtesy to our other guests, please refrain from smoking in our main dining rooms

Lunch Menu

ANTIPASTI

Bruschetta

fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil on toasted Italian bread...4.25



Baked Oysters Rockefeller

garlic-creamed spinach with bechamel sauce...6.95



Fried Calamari

breaded and tender served with cocktail sauce...6.25



Stuffed Portabella Mushroom

stuffed with fontina cheese, plum tomato, and porsciutto...6.50

SOUPS AND SALADS

Minestrone or Zuppa del Giorno

“soup of the day”

Cup...3.25

Bowl...3.75



Caesar Salad

crisp romaine lettuce with parmesan, mustard, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and croutons...6.75

 

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce with parmesan, mustard, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and croutons...6.75



Calamari Salad

tender calamari, tomatoes, olives, radishes, onions, celery hearts, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice...8.50



Mixed Greens

with grilled chicken breast, plum tomato, artichoke hearts, goat cheese, and roasted red peppers with blasamic vinaigrette...8.00

Spinach Salad

fresh spinach, crispy prosciutto ham, roasted red peppers, hard boiled egg, and croutons with red wine vinegar and oil...7.50



Crab Cake Salad

with bibb lettuce, fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, marinated artichoke hearts and mushrooms with olive oil, garlic and lemon dressing...8.75





INDIVIDUAL PIZZA

portabella mushroom, spinach, roasted red pepper, gorgonzola and mozzarella...6.75



prosciutto ham, plum tomato, basil, mozzarella, olive oil and garlic...6.50



sun-dried tomato, black olives, mozzarella, and goat cheese, topped with mixed greens in balsamic vinaigrette...6.50



cheese only...5.95

each additional ingredient...90¢





SANDWICHES

served with fries



Roast Beef

in natural au jus or in red sauce...6.75



Hot Italian Sub

with italian ham, moradella, salami, red onion, and mozzarella served on garlic bread...6.75



Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

grilled portabella with roasted red pepper, plum tomato, mixed greens, and fontina cheese...7.50



Tuna Salad

albacore tuna with lettuce and tomato, served on wheat bread...6.25



Grilled Roast Beef

with swiss cheese and natural au jus, ersved on rye bread...6.75



Giovanni’s Burger

cooked the way you like it with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion...7.50



Grilled Chicken Breast

with lettuce, tomato, kijon mustard and fontina cheese, served on a Giovanni’s roll..6.95



add a cup of soup to your sandwich, pizza, or specialty salad order...1.50







PASTAS

served with choice of soup or house salad



Manicotti

crepe-like pasta filled with riccota and parmesan cheese...7.50



Lasagna

layers of pasta, meat, mushroom and cheese baked with meat and bechamel sauce...7.50



Gnocchi

hand-made light potato dumplings with meat sauce...7.50



Eggplant Parmigiana

thinly sliced and breaded eggplant layered with a light tomato sauce and cheese...7.25



Fettuccine Carbonara

parmesan cheese, pancetta and green onions in cream sauce...9.25



Meat Ravioli

hand-made and sreved with tomato, marinara or meat sauce...7.50



Spaghetti or Penne

served with tomato, marinara or meat sauce and chouce of meatball or italian sausage...7.25



Penne Chicken

served with chicken, mushrooms and peas in a cream sauce...8.75



Linguine Primavera

fresh vegetables sauteed in garlic and olive oil, tossed with linguine...8.25



Linguine with Toscano-Style Beans

three kinds of beans with olive oil and lentil puree...7.50



Pork Risotto

italian aborio rice with pork, peas, carrots and mushrooms...7.50





ENTREES

served with choice of soup or house salad

and a choice of potato, vegetable, or pasta(unless noted)



Chicken Breast with Funghi Trippati

sauteed chicken breast with shiitake mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red peppers, and spinach in a white wine sauce...8.75



Chicken Breast Marsala

sauteed chicken breast and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce...8.75



Veal Parmigiana

veal cutlet breaded, sauteed in butter and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese...11.75



Veal Piccata

sauteed veal slices with white wine, butter and lemon...11.75



Whitefish Primavera

fresh broiled lake superior whitefish served on a bed of primavera vegetables with lemon butter (no additional sidedish)...9.25



Sauteed Catfish

with dejohne buttered breadcrumbs, spinach and lemon butter...9.75



Sauteed Crab Cakes

hand-made and served with fresh mango and lime sauce...13.50



Roasted Lamb Shank

with portabella mushroom, banana pepper, fresh tomato and white wine sauce...10.50





as a courtesy to other diners

please refrain from cell phone usage and smoking while in the dining room



a 17% gratuity will be added to parties of five or more



complete carry our service available on all items