Don Giovanni's in Bristol, City of

We had a lovely meal at Don Giovanni’s on Tuesday 6th, and I just wanted to say an especial thanks to our lovely waitress, who was studying performing arts at UWE. We were in a mad rush, having come straight from an event and with a train in 50 minutes, and she made it all work brilliantly - took our orders instantly, the food arrived in a flash, and was all fantastic. Thank you so much, and please do pass on our especial appreciation to the lovely waitress with brown curly hair who is studying at UWE!

There's a reason this place has been here for decades, and I'm guessing it's because of the food and staff. Didn't fancy of our usual blah takeaway selection a few weeks back, and after playing the thrilling, "no, you choose" game with my husband, I randomly chose this place after driving past. We ordered, and I took a gamble with the arrancini, after never having had a tasty one before. And it was so good, I'm salivating over the memory of it (I'm lying, I've just had another one). The garlic bread is just how I remembered it from birthday meals, in traditional Italian restaurants, as a child. All light and crispy, drenched in butter and obviously garlicky. Our takeaways from here have been upgraded to "feast" status in our household, and long may they continue. We routinely have the capricciosa, squid, arrancini, and garlic bread (sometimes with cheese, sometimes without as we like to live life on the edge) Parking is a bit tricky, but my husband parks his van down the little lane opposite Temple Meads and I remain as the getaway driver. My husband also notes that it is sparkling clean inside and the staff are very nice too. So much so that they helped carry out our order tonight because I talked my colleagues into partaking on our night shift 🤌🏻

Went for a birthday celebration i had the Lasagna which was below average, there was more Lasagna sheets than meat in it,the temperature very hot you could not taste any of the flavours!! Sorry to say but I have had better in Bella Italia

Where did the last 6 years go?? We waited far too long to revisit this gem of a restaurant, yet it felt like yesterday! Amazing menu, delicious food, wonderful ambience and service, 5 stars doesn't do it justice! Massive thanks to Andy, Jo and all the staff for making our family meal so special 😋 xx

We always love coming to Don Giovannis. The staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The garlic bread is the best! We all love it! Food is delicious and nicely presented.

This is a great place for a casual night out. The service was great and very friendly. Door was delicious and very authentic. Would eat here again.

Had such a lovely meal this evening, food was delicious and the service from Jerome was exceptional. Went above and beyond for us.

Our favourite Italian restaurant. Very friendly and attentive. The service and the food - faultless. Great range of dishes with plenty to tempt you back multiple times.

Love this place, we are regulars, best pizza in bristol.

Very authentic delicious Italian food with a Sicilian slant to it., fab portions and great service!

There were several empty tables when we arrived at 8.45pm, however; a very rude waiter told us that all the empty tables were reserved. Clearly just couldn't be bothered to serve us as the restaurant closes at 10.00pm.

Lush place with amazing food. We went for valentines and we were not disappointed. Very lovely staff and very romantic vibes. It's like a old school Italian restaurant. A real dark horse and one not to be missed!

First time I'd dined at this restaurant. The menu was extensive, the food tasty and piping hot, dishes looked appetising and the desserts to die for! Service was excellent and professional. Andrew the amazing Chef /Owner friendly, helpful and charismatic. Found parking not a problem in nearby side street. I'll most certainly go back and even better...... gift vouchers are available!

Enjoyed a great dinner here. Just across from the station.

Lovely fresh food beautifully cooked and served by professional staff.

I had been thiking of visiting this restaurant for a couple of years after I've heard a couple of good experiences. Unfortunately the food was a little on the dearer side but for great quality food I'd hoped it would be worth it. Unfortunately my next 14 hours was followed by what I can only describe as food poisoning as confirmed by the paramedic that visit the next day. This is my first ever experience of food poisoning and seafood has never ever left me feeling powerless and physically ill for the entirety of the next day. My partner did suggest the muscles didn't seem right but not wanting to waste the experience i put my trust in the chef. The service was good but not nearly enough to look past the horrible situation it left me in.

Lovely intimate restaurant, fantastic service. Good menu although need to find another bread to use other than panini(bruscheta, garlic bread etc). Had a few drinks so bill was top heavy!

Top tier service Jo was an unbelievable host The whole dinning experience was lovely start to finish with top quality service and food.

Incredible service with even better food can’t believe it’s taken this long for me to go I will be coming again and againn!

Incredible food, lovely service - the salmon was delicious and the pizza was amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Lovely food!! Can’t fault it. Very tasty and portion sizes were spot on. A very pleasant experience. Would highly recommend

Good portions, delicious food and super service. Thank you!

Absolutely lovely classic Italian restaurant. The swordfish was delicious and the sirloin with mushrooms and pâté was the best plate of Italian food I've had in memory! Friendly service too.

Absolutely the best! If there is one place you eat in Bristol this is it. The duck is exceptional!

For fans of good food, visiting Bristol,this is must... great menu, food for the soul, made from the heart... good staff great job. I'll be back..!

What a find! This little gem of a restaurant!! The food was absolutely amazing.

Lovely traditional family run Italian. Food and wine excellent, service first-class and great location 5 mins walk from Temple Meads Station. Try the giant freshwater king prawns tossed in linguine...mouthwatering! Probably my favourite Italian restaurant in the southwest, if not the UK!

Really tasty food, price is medium but the quality of food is great. We were here as a group for a 30th birthday party and the staff were brilliant. We will be back.

There're a lot of us and the food is pure ordered. My pasta was not fresh and not a lot is sauce in there. Very disappointing

Excellent food and staff members. Hats off to the Chef. I will be back soon

Go here, you won't regret it. Looking at the reviews, it appears quite a few people that visit this brilliant restaurant are not from Bristol, I am. Odd thing is I haven't eaten here in about 40 years. I can be forgiven as I have lived overseas for 30 plus years, but here's the great thing. Over 40 years since opening, they have not just survived which is more than can be said for a lot of other good Bristol eating establishments, but they have maintained the highest quality of food and service. It was only Tuesday when I went, but the place was packed and I am pretty sure if I hadn't reserved, I might not have gotten a table. Food quality is not only about great taste and options, it's also about consistency, portion sizes, taste expectations and personal preference options are all taking into account, I am not sure that many locals read reviews here as it would not exactly be a 'trip', but the (once younger) owner Andy, assured me that the locals still know how good it is too. Bristol has changed massively over the years, it's very relieving that some great places have retained the character that it deserves. I'll definitely be back, lets hope before the golden anniversary! PS when will that be?

Went for a Xmas family meal, read the reviews and decided to book and we weren't disappointed it was a lovely meal and thoroughly enjoyed by all of us 😊 will definitely be going again

I cannot recommend the swordfish highly enough. It was melt in your mouth and cooked to perfection. What a top chef! Great staff on hand too who were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Would go back again soon!

Don’t listen to the hysterical lady (Rebecca) below! This place is a gem of a find. We were expecting sub par food with it being so close to the station but were blown away by the friendly staff, fresh ingredients and beautiful food. The swordfish steak was the MOST tender meat I have ever eaten. It was beautifully cooked and fell of the bone. I rarely finish my plate but I did here! The pasta was fresh and there was a very authentic Italian flavour to everything. The bruschetta was sublime. The chef and his team are doing a superb job and I would be delighted to come back to this restaurant. Bravo!

The "Manager" who would not give his name, but later said he OWNED the restaurant, has no idea of the law surrounding Medical Assistance Service Dogs. He was very aggressive to me in a nearly empty restraunt at 5:15pm, insisting on re-seating me to his pet friendly back corner of restaurant. I explained my dog was a registered Assistance Dog Sevice Dog (she was also wearing clearly destinguishable paraphernalia) and should be allowed to sit anywhere I could sit. He simply continued to shout at me and refused to let me speak. Bearing in mind, the staff member who seated me initially, was made aware that I needed a table for two and that my service dog was also joining me. (I had been dropped at the door, so that I didnt need to bring my wheelchair.) She said had recalled my Service Dog from a previous visit and remarked how well behaved they were. Customer service is perhaps as important as a restaurant's food. This man showed very unpleasant character and I found him extremely harrassing. He took no consideration of my medical condition, which happens to be heart and mobility related. I was tired and just wanted to enjoy a quiet, nice meal before the restaurant was busy. Needless to say, we did not stay. Instead, this highly charged experience made me feel quite unwell, he may have had an off day, but he certainly made mine far more challenging and unpleasant than it needed to be. The law is clear, he was out of line. I can only hope if anyone else has an issue, that they do not receive this sort of abusive treatment. Rebecca

We had to wait a lot to be seated, and when we were in our table upstairs and we were ready to order they told us they confused our table and we had to move down, we were 5 people. It looked they had a previous problem before with some customers that they were constantly coming in and out the restaurant, that is very tiny. Food was okay.

Fuimos un jueves por la noche y reservamos con un par de semanas de antelación. Me alegro de haberlo hecho porque no habría conseguido una mesa de noche. El lugar estaba lleno, la razón es realmente Itnis. El personal es muy atento, las opciones y la calidad de la comida es excelente. Recomiendo encarecidamente pero para garantizar su lugar en la mesa trataría de reservar con antelación.

Great food. Service excellent. A great night.

This was the meal for the first night of our family reunion. Loved our food and the service was great. Many thanks

Pedimos pizza (diferentes sabores) para unos colegas que salían de comer. 4 pizzas y papas fritas , resultado fue una pizza que se cocinó a la perfección al igual que las deliciosas papas fritas. Recogimos dentro de 30 minutos! Magnífico todo alrededor, el mejor en Bristol por mucho tiempo!

Was okay nothing great really missing a wow factor

Lasagne the best in the UK Don’t listen to the negative crap on here take it from me it’s 10/10

Twelve of us ate here tonight for a family reunion. Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. To amplify those first thoughts we first visited here about a year ago en route from Temple Meads Station to the Airport. It is in an ideal location for this, even if the outside appearance and adjacent buildings may not give a welcoming appearance. Do not be put off! There is a warm welcome and excellent food, as borne out yesterday evening. As there were twelve of us we had been asked to reorder, which we did, and all meals came out with no delays - an organisational triumph! So, as mentioned right at the top, an excellent evening and a restaurant that is thoroughly recommended.

Fantastic experience all round, food was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff and a nice atmosphere to enjoy your meal in.

This place has been our number one favourite in Bristol! We have loved this place ever since we discovered it almost 10 years ago and we can never stop coming back! We especially love coming here for special occasions! The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff are also so kind and accomodating- Jerome in particular continually provides us with excellent service. As soon as we enter the restaurant Jerome and the rest of the staff never fail to make us feel welcome! The food is authentic and well presented, the King Prawn Linguine in particular is our family favourite! Each time we dine at Don Giovanni its always a memorable experience!

Don’t usually leave reviews as I just simply don’t have the time and if I am not completely satisfied with the service I just simply won’t return BUT I was completely and utterly disappointed with the food & service. We had four different starters which were ok and four different mains . I ordered canelloni and what I received was a hot plate of over cooked minced meat topped with cheese. I approached one of the waiters to double check if perhaps they had got my order wrong and he was quick to fob me off 👍🏾 so yes WOULD NOT recommend

Oh wow! The food was out of this world. Phenomenal flavours, amazing presentation and more than enough to satisfy a hearty appetite. Thank you for a fabulous evening 👏

Oh wow! The food was out of this world. Phenomenal flavours, amazing presentation and more than enough to satisfy a hearty appetite. Thank you for a fabulous evening 👏

Had the lasagne. Enjoyed every single mouthful

Had the lasagne. Enjoyed every single mouthful

Booked in advance and found this gem of an Italian restaurant. Food was really good and a very good choice, including the special board. My wife had the Stroganoff and I am kicking myself for not joining her. Great service and the wine was really good. If I am back in Bristol will definitely go again.

We were on holiday in Bristol and check trip advisor for restaurants near our hotel. This was a fabulous find, so unassuming from outside and don’t be put off by the position in the main road by the station. Great food, fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable service and good atmosphere.

The tastiest italian I've had in a long time! Would definitely come back

Had such a great experience. The service was friendly and faultless. The pasta dishes we chose were fantastic and really good serving sizes. You definitely won't leave hungry. Look forward to returning again.

This hidden gem has easy parking so don’t be fooled by the location. The restaurant has been there for 40 years so it has been doing things right for a long time! We visit a lot of restaurants and the food and the size of the portion sizes are out of the world. The service was amazing and the waitress gave some great recommendations. Highly recommend and will return

We visited this restaurant early in the evening. They opened at 5pm, we were seated around 5:15pm. They had a good selection of specials on the board, however we were told some dishes were sold out (?) The food we ordered was excellent. The portion of olives was large enough to share and was beautifully seasoned. The main dishes were tasty and side salads were phenomenal. Service was a little lacking - staff were attentive but not particularly friendly.

Was staying in Bristol for the night on the way to Cornwall. We looked for local restaurants and found this one. Great place to eat, very good food and friendly service.

Wasn’t expecting this to be so good, especially not next to the road but is the perfect place when your train has been cancelled or delayed to have some dinner. Fantastic service, incredible food and lovely portions.

Clean. Ask about daily specials. Menu has a little of everything. Great quality of food. Healthy portions. Opens at 5pm.

I was visiting my son who lives in Bristol, staying at the Holiday Inn Express nearby. I had my 2 little Yorkshire terriers too. We were warmly welcomed inside, it was damp outside. We sat in a corner, although the venue was quiet. We both had pizzas. I'd been thinking of getting a stone baked pizza all day. The pizzas were delicious. But I struggled to finish so son took it to his place.

Absolutely brilliant Italian restaurant in Bristol. My family visited for my father's 75th Birthday meal. They made us all feel very welcome and provided us all with so much care and service, especially for my father. The food was all delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed it all. Great location near the train station and to the city. Will definitely be back again next time we are visiting Bristol. Thank you very much for taking care of us all.

Very good italian rest in Bristol, very good location in from of the main train station, goo pizzas and very good pasta! Portions quite big! Its a good place to enjoy italian food out of the center

Wonderful restaurant, food and service. Solo diner and was made to feel really welcome. Peroni on tap! Home made ciabatta bread and delicious prawns! 10 out 10

Building does not impress, but trusted the reviews an it was local. Inside is better, nice and simple. Food arrives, it's clearly made with love and attention to detail. Really tasty. Will be back.

Lovely place with an amazing service and great food! The waitress was super nice and the food was delicious. Had the pizza cappricosa and my girlfriend had the carbonara, both delicious! The average price per person is 20£ (Main course + drink)

The place is amazingly sumple, you feel like you are in any Italy city!!! The food is very tasty, proper pizza, proper pasta!!! Go and enjoy!!!

We had a good evening out here. The food and service are very good. The atmosphere in terms of the decor felt a little cold.

Great place - exceptionally friendly service and amazing food. Very careful with dietary restrictions and allergies too. Highly recommended! 🌟

Came for lunch and had the spaghetti carbonara which was delightful. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend.

Food was amazing and staff were friendly. Service was very good too. My 9 year old loved every dish we ordered.

A perfect place to descover ! Don't hesitate to go in, everything is deliceous, freshly and home made. Thank you for this very nice dinner ; Best regards from France.. bravo !!

Had lunch here whilst visiting Bristol, Jerome was such a friendly attentive server. The food was amazing, and at such a good price. Highly recommend!

Their Pizza platter from the 1980s remains one of my all time favourite meals out! Good times & Fab place!

Possible the best kebab in Bristol

Stuck in Bristol after a long day travelling I stopped into Don Giovanni's on the advice of the receptionist at the hotel front desk. It was a good tip, as the service was stellar, and the food delicious and wholesome. Genuine Italian fare. I had the arancini starter, the carbonara main and a desert. All delicious and filling. The restaurant was quiet and clean with comfortable, homey decor. Can really recommend.

Great starter and chose the filetto and dolce latte and bread pudding for dessert absolutely delicious enjoyed very much

Excellent ! Pleasant service. And right next to the station... what's more!

We loved the food, drinks and service. The room is comfortable and not too noisy even when full. 4 different meals including a vegan and vegetarian and all diners were very happy. We’ll definitely come back soon. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Food was amazing. Service was great. Would definitely go back!

All good, great Italian Food 🍕 & 🍝 🍷

Had Lasagne here, was without a doubt the best I've ever had, staff were friendly and prompt, lovely meal.

The exterior, and location (opposite Temple Meads station), does not do justice to what you will experience inside. We have had many meals over the years, and in many countries, but the food is up there with the very best we have ever had, the staff (both front of house and chefs) are brilliant, and the value for money for quality of the food is difficult to get your head around. A gem of a place.

Lovely restaurant with authentic food 🌟

Tried this place for the first time at the weekend and couldn’t fault it. Fantastic food, great service and a lovely feel inside. Good to see the place so busy throughout an evening. We look forward to coming back. I have to add - the 1 star review from Crystal Bella'...........I think THAT is the bot trying to sabotage a wonderful local business!!!

Excellent service Great quality food

Been here many times for food and everytime I leave satisfied. Great staff, service, atmosphere and amazing food.

My partner brought me here for my birthday as it had high TripAdvisor ratings. The food was absolutely disgusting not authentic by any means, no salt, everything tasted either bland or sugary, the atmosphere awful, just a loud mess - felt as though we were in a rowdy club at times. The waitress was sarcastic and rude and didn't accept my complaints - I never usually complain but this was an insult to Italian food. I mentioned the lack of seasoning and she said you need to ask for salt and pepper. Pepper of which we were offered and asked for but no salt on/in anything... Really? Is that not one of the most basic seasonings any food should have at least a pinch of? It was just like an episode of kitchen nightmares, except it doesn't get any better. Would not recommend, worst food I've ever had, avoid at all costs. The positive reviews must be from bots, drunk people or people who don't know what Italian food is or what it should taste like. I feel sick after eating this, hopefully it's not poisonous as well...

Another lovely meal.. we are regulars now.. tonight for husbands birthday. Fennel sausage , giant prawn pasta and soft yummy calamari and gentle service.recommend!

The food was amazing and the service was great ,the only thing it was a very quiet time when we went in, so couldn't say anything about the atmosphere ,

First time visiting, staff welcoming and food fantastic

Always good at Don Giovanni's on all fronts.

Really nice place to celebrate special occasions or just come for delicious meal. We went there to celebrate anniversary as we read and heard really good reviews about this place. And it was honestly one of the best Italian restaurants I have tried so far. The food portions was very generous and really delicious starter main and dessert was just out of this world. I had tuna steak and my BF had seafood pasta. We had meat platter for starter and for desert we had tiramisu (my favourite dessert). We also had bottle of white wine to go with our meal. Prices was a bit higher, but the it definitely was worth it, there is also service charge. But overall very pleasant experience with chilled and slightly romantic vibe.

Treated myself as a single diner before a long train journey back to Cornwall. Delicious food and lovely attentive service. Banging Tiramisu, my all time fave dessert!

Amazing tasty food and able to accommodate gluten free.

I popped in here as a single dinner on a Thursday night. It was very busy but I managed to get one of the last tables. Lovely atmosphere and the benefit of the open kitchen meant the whole restaurant smelt divine. I had a pint of draught beer, a pizza and side salad. All 3 were lovely. All the staff were lovely and the bill was very reasonable. I don’t have an issue with the added service charge. I would definitely recommend.

Amazing find for a party of 8 friends catch up for the weekend in Bristol. We were made welcome and looked after so well with plenty of smiles. Food was cooked fresh and flavoursome - a credit to the long serving chef! Had best dessert ever - profiteroles fill with vanilla ice cream with a job of melted hot chocolate - yummy!! So pleased we got a meal here before it closed but so sad that it is closing.

Lovely food. excellent service. and all meals were delivered quickly and piping hot (where appropriate)

The best pizza in Bristol made by a true Sicilian using real skills and great ingredients . I would always thoroughly recommend Don G’s

We came to Don Giovanni's for a quick bite before a concert at the Marble Factory. It was recommended to us by our eldest, and the location was perfect for the time. We might have missed it without the recommendation, which would have been a shame. We just had pizzas, but they were thin crispy and had plenty of toppings and great flavors. When we explained we were in a bit of a rush, they were quick and helpful, and we had a lovely meal

We came to Don Giovanni's for a quick bite before a concert at the Marble Factory. It was recommended to us by our eldest, and the location was perfect for the time. We might have missed it without the recommendation, which would have been a shame. We just had pizzas, but they were thin crispy and had plenty of toppings and great flavors. When we explained we were in a bit of a rush, they were quick and helpful, and we had a lovely meal