Giovannis Restaurant
Award-winning Italian restaurant on The Hayes, Cardiff, celebrating 40 years as a Cardiff institution.
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- italian
38 The Hayes, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AJ
Menu — 65 items
Starters
14 ITEMSPomodoro e Burrata
Sun-dried tomatoes and creamy burrata served on baked ciabatta
- vegetarian
£11.95
Zuppa del Giorno
Traditional Italian soup of the day
£9.95
Salsiccia e Friarielli
Italian sausage on a bed of wild broccoli sauteed with garlic and a touch of chilli oil
£11.55
Insalata Caprese
Fresh Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, with juicy tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of garlic olive oil
- vegetarian
£11.15
Funghi alla Mimi e Coco
Spicy Italian sausage and mushrooms, sauteed in a creamy, mustard sauce atop ciabatta
£11.25
Polpette della Casa
Homemade Italian meatballs in a garlic, basil and tomato sauce. Served with toasted ciabatta
£10.95
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid lightly dusted in seasoned flour. Served with fresh lemon and tartare sauce
£10.45
Gamberoni Giovanni
King prawns cooked in garlic and white wine sauce. Served with toasted ciabatta
£12.95
Prosciutto e Mozzarella
24 month dry-cured Parma ham with fresh buffalo mozzarella
£13.25
Arancini
Breaded and fried rice balls served with tomato sauce and fresh basil. Vegetarian options available
£11.95
Cozze alla Marinara
Mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato, parsley and chilli sauce. Served with ciabatta
£13.95
Cozze alla Crema
Mussels sauteed in a white wine, garlic and cream sauce. Served with ciabatta
£13.95
Piatto Misto di Pesce (To Share)
Mixed seafood platter, designed for sharing. Calamari, Prawns and Seabass
£24.95
Antipasto Italiano (To Share)
Platter of mixed Italian cured meats, cheese and olives
£25.50
Pasta
17 ITEMSGnocchi Salmone e Vodka
Pan-fried salmon with gnocchi in a cream sauce with a touch of vodka
£21.95
Penne Calabrese
Penne pasta tossed in an nduja and burrata sauce
£21.95
Spezzatino
Pasta with pieces of braised steak tossed in a traditional tomato sauce with garlic and wine
£21.95
Lasagna della Casa
Home-made traditional baked layers of pasta sheets, beef ragu and bechamel sauce
£19.95
Cannelloni Caprese
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni served in a rich tomato sauce
- vegetarian
£20.95
Penne alla Vanessa
Penne pasta tossed in a fresh tomato and roasted vegetable sauce
- vegan
£18.95
Ravioli alla Gennaro
Mushroom ravioli tossed in a creamy dolce latte blue cheese and truffle sauce
- vegetarian
£22.95
Panciotti Melanzana & Scamorza
Large, circular pasta parcels filled with aubergines and scamorza cheese with sea bass
£22.95
Tortelloni Rosso Mare
Fresh lobster tortelloni with clams, garlic, parsley and cherry tomatoes
£23.95
Spaghetti Napoletana
Spaghetti tossed in a rich southern Italian tomato, garlic and basil sauce
- vegan
£16.95
Spaghetti Bolognese
Strands of spaghetti tossed in a traditional prime minced beef, tomato and garlic ragu
£19.95
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chillies
- vegan
£17.95
Matribologna
Pasta cooked with smoked Italian bacon, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce
£20.45
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti strands cooked in egg yolk and parmesan cheese with roasted pancetta
£19.95
Linguine alla Marinara
Linguine pasta tossed together with fresh squid, mussels, clams and prawns in a light tomato sauce
£22.95
Linguine ai Gamberi e Zucchine
Linguine strands cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with king prawns and sliced courgette
£22.95
Linguine al Gamberie Pistachio
Linguine strands cooked in a creamy pistachio sauce and king prawns
£20.95
Pizza
11 ITEMSMargherita
The original pizza, homemade pizza dough, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
- vegetarian
£16.95
Pizza della Casa
Margherita base with ham, pepperoni, chicken and meatballs
£21.95
Quattro Stagioni
Margherita base with mushrooms, ham and artichokes
£19.95
Hawaiian
Margherita base with ham and pineapple
£18.95
Pizza Giovanni
Margherita base with parma ham, burrata cheese, pistachio sauce and shaved parmesan
£21.95
Bagnata
Margherita base with mortadella, truffle sauce and burrata
£21.95
Calabrese
Margherita base with lavish ricotta and spicy nduja
£20.95
Tonno Cipolla
Margherita base with tuna, red onions, capers and black olives
£19.95
Diavola
Classic margherita base with plenty of pepperoni sausage and fresh chillies
£19.95
Pizza Carbonara
Classic pizza dough base, topped with mozzarella, parmesan, bacon and fried eggs
£21.95
Pizza Marinara
Pizza dough base, mixed seafood and cherry tomato sauce
£22.95
Mains
11 ITEMSBranzino Livornese
Fillet of seabass with onions, olives and tomatoes served with mixed veg
£20.95
Salmone alla Regina
Salmon fillet dish
£29.95
Insalata di Pollo
Grilled chicken on a bed of salad with mixed Italian herbs and shaved parmesan
£22.95
Pollo al Pepo Nero
Chicken supreme sauteed with mushrooms and black peppercorns, finished in a brandy & mustard cream sauce
£21.95
Pollo Milano
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs, topped with parma ham and mozzarella and served with spaghetti pomodoro
£22.95
Pollo Giovanni
Chicken supreme topped with a creamy white wine, mushroom and bacon sauce
£21.95
Vitello alla Giovanni
Veal escalope sauteed with cream, white wine, mushrooms and bacon
£24.95
Vitello al Marsala
Escalope of veal served with a rich sauce of shallots, mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine
£24.95
Agnello al Forno
Welsh lamb shank braised in a rich red wine and vegetable stew
£20.95
Costolette d'Agnello alla Griglia
Lamb cutlets, marinated in Italian herbs, grilled pink and served with potatoes and vegetables
£30.95
Costate di Manzo al Pepe Nero
10oz Ribeye steak served with a peppercorn, mushroom, brandy & mustard cream sauce
£33.95
Sides
12 ITEMSBruschetta Pomodoro
Toasted ciabatta with juicy marinated tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil
- vegan
£5.95
Pane Fresco
Toasted ciabatta with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- vegan
£4.55
Pane all'Aglio
Toasted garlic ciabatta
- vegan
£4.95
Pane all'Aglio e Mozzarella
Toasted garlic ciabatta topped with mozzarella
- vegetarian
£5.95
Crosta di Pizza
Pizza crust with garlic and rosemary, designed for sharing
- vegan
£9.95
Spinaci al Burro
Sauteed spinach in butter
£7.95
Patate al Burro
Baby potatoes sauteed in butter and garlic
£6.95
Funghi al Burro
Mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter
£6.95
Patatine Fritte
Lightly salted fries
- vegan
£6.95
Insalata della Casa
House side salad with mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes
- vegan
£8.25
Verdure alla Rustica
Chargrilled marinated roasted peppers and courgettes with garlic
- vegan
£9.55
Olives Marinate
Mixed olives marinated with peppers, carrots, herbs, lemon and olive oil
- vegan
£5.55
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