"Giovanni's is a gem. \n\nI've been here twice with colleagues, once for drinks and once for the tasting menu, and I was struck by the attention and service they paid to my friends and our party. \n\nThe patrons here tend to be a bit older, as well as the wait staff; but that also suggests experience. The service showed precisely that. Warm, attentive service and charming ambiance makes for a very enjoyable experience.\n\nThe flavours were occasionally a tad heavy handed for me ... but just a tad. Fresh mozzarella, great pork belly, ribs, papardelle followed by tasty dolci made for an excellent dining experience.\n\nI'd give this a 4.5 - but I don't have the option... but given the paucity of high-Italian dining in Cleveland, I'll average it up to a 5 out of 5.\n\nMolto bene!"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "3"^^ . "4"^^ . . "5"^^ . "2011-03-03T00:00:00"^^ .