Easy to find. Welcome friendly Wendy makes the moment feel perfect. Personal service and care. Great a 🍾 of local vino or three, all Carlitzdorp wines are great. Food is up there with the best. Pizza we choose Chilled afternoon on the veranda just soaking up the atmosphere. Great value and joy. Dogs are allowed if well behaved. Thank you. Ciao. Paul
We were pleasantly surprised when we stopped in Calitzdorp for lunch. The very first place we spotted was Giovanni's and as both my husband and I love Italian food, we decided to lunch there. Beautiful views of the farm and dams while we dined on delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. My husband opted for a pizza while I chose a pasta and both were to die for. The hosts were so friendly and Giovanni himself came to check that the meal was to our satisfaction. Definitely worth the stop and definitely make it a leisurely one.
A small, unassuming and friendly place on the outskirts of Calitzdorp. Stopped here for takeaways on a road trip (which we've been tempted to do before but always miss opening hours). Since we didn't dine in, I can't comment on the full menu but the pizzas were delicious and we could wait outside on the deck with an amazing view of the mountains behind Calitzdorp. Opening hours are until 4pm but you can phone ahead for takeaways until 6pm, which is great to know. Delightful receptionist who greeted us and took our order. Highly recommended.
What a little gem run by a very friendly couple. It's definitely worth making this stop. Food is authentic and is served extremely quickly, which makes it the perfect road trip stop. We will be back!!
Excellent food! The best Italian I had ever. A must visit when visiting or driving through Calitzdorp. Will most definitely see me and my friends again. Thank you for a great experience.
It's probably some of the best pizzas we have ever had. Quiet and relaxed with a great view and friendly people.
Situated right on the main road in Carlitzdorp. Best authentic Italian pizzas. Giovanni and Wendy are great hosts and lovely people to chat to. In the words of the Great Arnold Schwarzenegger, "we'll be back"
I like it! Authentic Italian with a day to day menu. View is truly amazing and the host is really friendly and welcoming. Food is awesome, which is probably the most important. I have to add that the menu is limited in options as it changes almost daily. It's not really a family spot but can accommodate a small family, and indeed the host will. I would rate this more as a must see stop for couples as a romantic stopover. Really beautiful.
What a delight to find en route! a gem hidden in the country. Delicious authentic Italian cooking and the warmest hosts! Impeccable standards! The view from the patio is perfect!
Wonderful, owner run italian restaurant, simple menu of recipes created daily by Giovanni, simple flavours, but deliciously authentic. Tagliatelle al ragu, followed by semi freddo, just delicious. They are not licensed so BYO.
A beautiful spot that is a welcome escape from heat of the Klein Karoo.
What a fantastic experience. Great family buisness. Recommend a nice country outing and then a lovely meal.
Lekker Mooiuitzicht Grape Juice,
Great Pudding,
Great Pizza &
Great Atmosphere with a perfect calm background
The food is Fresh & has a Tasty Authentic Italian Cuisine to it which will blow your mind!
Follow Route^62 on Voortrekker and Enjoy some Peace of mind "Good Food!
We had a really good time at Giovanni's. We enjoyed our pizzas very much. From the friendly welcoming, to sitting outside relaxing and enjoying the view with good food, and the Italian music in the background, is just priceless. We will definitely be back!!
Wendy is lovely and gives great service. Food is amazing!! You'll never want Italian food from anyone else again. View is also spectacular
Pizza was freshly made and really tasty! Highly recommended.
Stopped for an impromptu lunch on out way to Montagu Springs. Such a cozy place with an amazing view of the orchards while dining outside. Giovanni and his wife were super friendly and the food (authentic Italian) was absolutely amazing. My husband had a pizza and I had a pasta - so fresh and yummy. We will definitely stop there again
A most surprising find along the way. I never expected to find authentic pizza in a small Karoo town. I would even drive a detour just for the sake of the pizza - complemented by beautiful views from the veranda.
We were very impressed that Giovanni's was open on 26 December, one of very few places in the area. This was not our visit to them and hope to go again on our next holiday. The pizzas are superb! Note that they do not have a liquor license so be prepared. They do have limited operating hours and booking is advised to prevent dissapointment.
Ronel Marais Janse van Rensburg
+5
Compliments to chef and wife. Well prepared pizza and pasta. The amaretto liquer was a brilliant ending suggestion. We enjoyed the mountain & wineyard views. The little Italy music atmosphere warmed the Karoo side of South Africa. Try out it is a must do for Calitzdorp area. I included image of grandma's choc desert recipy😁👍
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