Cucina Di Giovanni

Restaurant · Italian4.5 (1,415 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free52 can be made gluten free on request

116 dishesmenu read 10 Novgiovannicapetown.co.za

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Antipasti

  • Beetroot CarpaccioR119

    With gorgonzola, feta, walnut and fresh herbs

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • MelanzaneR115

    Layers of eggplant, tomato, mozzarella and pecorino shavings, prepared in our wood-fired oven

    Likely dairy

  • Risotto BallsR119

    Fried risotto balls with mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, olive oil and fresh herbs in a light cream sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken LiversR105

    Prepared in a Napoli and onion sauce, served on ciabatta

    Likely gluten

  • Snails ClassicoR115

    Prepared in a traditional creamy garlic and parsley butter sauce, served with ciabatta

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Snails on Bone MarrowR145

    Prepared in a traditional creamy garlic and parsley butter sauce, served on bone marrow

    Likely dairy

  • MusselsR149

    Cooked in their shells in a white wine, cream, parsley and lemongrass sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled CalamariR109

    Calamari tubes grilled in a lemon butter and parsley sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Avocado RitzR135

    Avocado filled with prawns and a creamy seafood sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Spring RollsR139

    Two spring rolls stuffed with prawn, mozzarella and coriander, served with avocado and tomato

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Carpaccio VittoreR129

    Thinly sliced beef, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and sweet basil pesto, topped with pecorino shavings

    Likely dairy

  • Pork on PorkR139

    Pork fillet wrapped in bacon, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil and basil, served on ciabatta with a side salad

    Likely gluten

  • Edison's Fillet Medallion (100g)R149

    Grilled with onion, peppers, red wine sauce, served with ciabatta

    Likely gluten

Pizza Bread

  • Pizza BreadR60

    Freshly baked with oregano and olive oil

    Likely gluten

  • Pizza Bread with CheeseR95

    Freshly baked with garlic, oregano, olive oil and mozzarella

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • FocacciaR65

    Freshly baked with garlic, oregano and olive oil

    Likely gluten

  • Focaccia AthenaR99

    Freshly baked with garlic, oregano and olive oil, topped with feta, onion and rosemary

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Insalate

  • Italian SaladR115

    Tomato, cucumber, carrots and mozzarella, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely dairy

  • Greek SaladR115

    Tomato, onion, green peppers, feta and olives, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely dairy

  • Caprese SaladR115

    Mozzarella, basil, tomato and avocado

    Likely dairy

  • Pear and Walnut SaladR149

    Walnuts, poached pears, cranberries and gorgonzola, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Crispy Bacon and Avocado SaladR149

    Bacon, avocado, feta, tomato, red onion and peppers, served on a bed of crisp green

    Likely dairy

  • Thai Beef SaladR165

    Pan-fried beef fillet strips, tomato, onion and peppers in a spicy sauce, served on a bed of crisp greens

  • Smoked Salmon SaladR169

    Smoked salmon and cream cheese with tomato, avocado, chives and capers, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Giovanni's SaladR175

    Chicken, bacon, boiled egg, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, onion, anchovies, cucumber and croutons, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Crumbed Chicken SaladR159

    Crumbed chicken strips, avocado, peppadew, tomato, onion, croutons and feta, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Prawn, Calamari and Avocado SaladR179

    Prawns, calamari, avocado, feta and tomato, served on a bed of crisp greens

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

Zuppe

  • Minestrone SoupR105
  • Spicy Seafood SoupR205

Pesci

  • Grilled CalamariR199

    Calamari tubes, grilled in a lemon butter and parsley sauce, served with rice

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Grilled Calamari Peri-PeriR199

    Calamari tubes grilled in a peri-peri sauce, served with rice

    Likely shellfish

  • Fish of the Day

    Grilled in lemon butter and parsley sauce, served with rice

    Likely dairyLikely fish

Pollo

  • Baby ChickenR245

    Baby chicken dressed in garlic, lemon and oregano, cooked in our wood-fired oven

  • Chicken LimoneR199

    Chicken fillet cooked in a fresh cream and lemon sauce served with veg

    Likely dairy

Pizza

  • MargheritaR109

    Tomato and mozzarella

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • ReginaR139

    Tomato, mozzarella, mushroom and ham

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • HawaiianR139

    Tomato, mozzarella, ham and pineapple

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Farai'sR139

    Tomato, mozzarella, bacon and pineapple

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • MarinaraR215

    Tomato, mozzarella, mixed seafood, chilli and garlic

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • PepperoniR149

    Tomato, mozzarella, salami, olives, chilli and garlic

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • NapoletanaR159

    Tomato, mozzarella, anchovy and capers

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Quattro StagioniR169

    Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, artichoke and olives

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Quattro FormaggiR159

    Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola and brie

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • VegetarianR139

    Tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, green pepper, onion and olives

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Chivas'R155

    Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, feta and olives

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • SicilianaR159

    Tomato, mozzarella, onion, green pepper and anchovy

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • MexicanaR165

    Tomato, mozzarella, bolognaise, onion, green pepper and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Cucina di GiovanniR199

    Tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham and rocket

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • SaporeR175

    Tomato, mozzarella, brie, cranberry, rocket and crispy bacon

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • BiancoR199

    Mozzarella, Parma ham, pecorino, rosa tomatoes and rocket

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Manny'sR175

    Tomato, mozzarella, onion, gorgonzola, chorizo and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Dino'sR199

    Tomato, mozzarella, smoked salmon, spring onion, cream cheese, chives and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Peter'sR209

    Tomato, mozzarella, beef fillet, red onion, mushroom and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Prince'sR199

    Tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, mushroom, olives, crispy bacon, eggplant and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Charlie'sR209

    Tomato, mozzarella, prawn, avocado, sour cream, coriander and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • El ClassicoR219

    Tomato, mozzarella, prawn, calamari, mango, mascarpone cheese, cherry tomato and rocket

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • O'MustafaR179

    Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, onion, olives, green peppers, mushroom and sundried tomatoes

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • The DonR209

    Tomato, mozzarella, beef fillet, salami, ham, chorizo and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Mac MacR175

    Tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, olives, feta and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • The BenoniR155

    Tomato, mozzarella, bacon, banana and mushroom

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • The Wild WestR179

    Tomato, mozzarella, bacon, feta and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • The Not So WildR179

    Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, feta and avocado

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • BarbadosR175

    Tomato, mozzarella, chicken, pineapple, peppers and feta

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • SeprianoR175

    Tomato, mozzarella, bacon, fig, gorgonzola and garlic

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • The BoysieR209

    Tomato, mozzarella, fillet, gorgonzola, caramelized onion, rocket

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

Pasta – Vegetarian

  • ArrabbiataR119

    Napoli sauce, basil, garlic and chilli

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Basil PestoR145

    Homemade basil pesto

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Con FunghiR149

    Mixed mushrooms, olive oil and herbs

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Panzerotti PumpkinR165

    Half-moon parcels stuffed with pumpkin and parmesan, cooked in a Napoli and cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach Ricotta CannelloniR169

    Tubes of fresh pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta, cooked in a Napoli and cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Rainbow RavioliR169

    Pillows of pasta stuffed with beetroot, pumpkin, peas, cooked in a white wine, gorgonzola and cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • VegetarianaR155

    Mixed vegetables of the day cooked in a Napoli sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • NapoletanaR119

    Napoli sauce, basil and garlic

    Can be made free of gluten

  • SaporeR145

    Lemon, basil, pecorino, baby marrow and carrots

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Quattro FormaggiR169

    Mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola and brie

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Pasta – Seafood

  • Mike's SpecialR209

    Deshelled prawns, calamari, chilli and herbs

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • PescatoreR209

    Mixed seafood cooked in a Napoli sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Prawns and CalamariR209

    Deshelled prawns and calamari cooked in a Napoli and cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • A La ScampiR219

    Deshelled prawns, coconut milk, mushrooms, peas, coriander and a hint of chilli

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • CartoccioR209

    Mixed seafood steamed in foil with a touch of cream and lemon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • MusselsR199

    Mussels cooked in white wine, lemon, cream, parsley and lemongrass sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Pasta – Carni

  • Stelios PastaR215

    Strips of beef fillet, mushroom and peppers cooked in a cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • AlfredoR155

    Ham, mushrooms and cream

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • CarbonaraR155

    Egg and bacon

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pele's Cannelloni ChickenR189

    Tubes of fresh pasta stuffed with chicken, sundried tomatoes and feta, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • BolognaiseR165

    Lean beef mince cooked in a tomato sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • LasagneR175

    Beef lasagne baked in our wood-fired oven

    Likely gluten

  • SpezzatinoR215

    Strips of beef fillet, tomato, olives, capers and vegetables

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Veal MarichoziR215

    Strips of veal, peas, mushroom, bacon, sundried tomatoes and cream

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Panzerotti BolognaiseR179

    Half-moon parcels stuffed with bolognaise, cooked in a light cream sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • GiovanniR189

    Tomato, cream, mushrooms, bacon and vegetables

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • PolloR179

    Cubed chicken breast, basil pesto and vegetables served in a white wine and cream sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Risotto

  • JulianoR219

    Prawn and chorizo in a white wine and cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • ScampiR219

    Deshelled prawns in a white wine and cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Di MareR219

    Mixed seafood in a white wine and cream sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Con FunghiR169

    Mixed mushrooms, olive oil and fresh herbs in a light cream sauce

    Likely dairy

  • GreenR175

    Peas, capers, asparagus and chives in a light cream sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken & MushroomR199

    Chicken, mushroom and peas in a light cream sauce

    Likely dairy

Steaks

  • Sirloin 300gR245
  • Fillet 300g

Carni

  • Grilled LiverR199

    Strips of liver, gently grilled and served with bacon and onion

  • Veal PiccataR219

    Veal medallions with a fresh cream and mushroom sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Veal LimoneR219

    Veal medallions with a fresh cream and lemon sauce

    Likely dairy

  • Veal GiovanniR219

    Veal medallions lightly battered in bread crumbs, coriander, pecorino shavings, lemon zest and a hint of chilli

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Veal Cordon BleuR229

    Crumbed veal medallions stuffed with ham, emmental and cream cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Veal MarsalaR219

    Veal medallions cooked in sweet Marsala wine, butter & garlic with a touch of cream and Italian herbs, served with mash

    Likely dairy

  • OxtailR259

    Cooked in red wine with tomato and onion

Dessert

  • Bar-One CheesecakeR99

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • TiramisuR89

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chocolate VolcanoR79

    Likely dairy

  • Malva PuddingR79

    Likely gluten

  • Crème BrûléeR89

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Baked CheesecakeR89

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ice Cream & Bar-One SauceR65

    Likely dairy

  • Dom PedroR79
  • Double Dom PedroR99

Good to know

Restaurant

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address27, Giovanni Waterstone Village, Main Road 27, Giovanni Waterstone Village, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+27 21 850 0616
Websitegiovannicapetown.co.za
Google rating4.5 from 1,415 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from giovannicapetown.co.za
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cucina Di Giovanni

Does Cucina Di Giovanni have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 52 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cucina Di Giovanni coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Cucina Di Giovanni?

Margherita (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30); Regina (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30); Hawaiian (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30); Farai's (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30); Marinara (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30); Pepperoni (GF base +R30; vegan cheese +R30).

When is Cucina Di Giovanni open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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