Giovanni's & Luca's in North Devon

This place is certainly well worth a visit. Super warm and friendly staff. Clearly a well run family run business. Food and wine list was excellent. Generous portion sizes. Highly recommend. Shout out in particular to David, Serfina and Donatella.

Booked for a meal with friends who were visiting after seeing other reviews and we weren’t disappointed. From start to finish the whole experience was perfect. The waiting staff were friendly and chatty and offered advice on food and wine combinations which was excellent. The food was beautiful as well and all of us were extremely happy. It was our first visit but definitely won’t be our last.

Lovely Italian food with great service. Excellent slug for money. Been many times and never disappoints. Portions are generous and so tasty.

Discovered this place for take-away when the pandemic put a stop to eating in, been wanting to try it as a restaurant since then. Finally had the chance this holiday, wished we’d found it years ago. Wonderful authentic Italian food, excellent value, credit to chef who was happy to do something off menu despite being very busy on Easter Sunday. Couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome, even though we got our reservation time wrong and turned up late for which we are still truly sorry!

We have been before a few years ago and we were staying in the area again on holiday so we booked a table with our two young children. Great atmosphere, fantastic food and lovely friendly staff. Our favourite place to eat in Devon.

Ate here while on holiday in the area. Thankfully we had booked because it’s definitely very popular. Food was really nice, staff very friendly. I would definitely go back if in the area again!

Great food and great service. Waiter saved the last portion of mussles for my son which was nice. Food was tastyand fresh. They have specials too. 04 starters, 2 mains, 1 dessert, 1 coffee and bottle of wine about £120. Reasonable price for the food and service. If in the area definitely worth a try. May need to book at busy times.

Excellent little place, very friendly staff. Food was very tasty. Good value place to eat. Will be back when in the area again.

Lovely Italian restaurant which is evidently popular with locals. Extensive menu with pastas, pizzas etc and a decent wine list (would recommend the Falanghina if you are looking for a delicious white). Very friendly and attentive staff. Would book ahead because it was quite busy on a Sunday evening in the off season.

Little gem of a place! Came for the theatre and was looking for a quick meal beforehand, hadn’t booked and they happily accommodated us - a family of 4. Stayed for all 3 courses in the end! Everything was delicious! Empty plates all round. Italy is one of my favourite countries to visit and this was genuinely like being there for 2 hours. I really wanted to keep it to myself, but I think it’s been discovered by many now, judging by the other great reviews on here, so thought I’d add to them. I shall be booking ahead next time, I think we got lucky tonight. definitely one to return to! Many thanks :)

What an amazing Italian restaurant a piece of Italy right here. The family run team could not do enough for you x from the minute we opened the door. Such a wonderful experience of amazing customer service to the mouth watering Italian dishes Simply awesome The flavours and quality of each dish ( and we had 3 courses ) were delivered perfectly full of flavour heat where needed and melted in your mouth Great choice of wines / port / whisky & special coffees. Thank you to every one that made our visit such a memorable one x

Giovanni, Donnatella and the team never disappoint. Food, wine list and severice always exceeds expectations 6* Thank you

Being a big fan of Italian food this restaurant was on my must do list while we were here an Italian restaurant owned by an Italian family serving good quality home made Italian food ticks all the boxes for me! Wide variety of choice on the menu good wine list friendly staff excellent service be sure to pre book because it is always full which is a good sign go there you won't be disappointed.

What a fantastic restaurant. The welcoming staff coupled with outstanding food and service make this restaurant a must if you’re in Ilfracombe. Donatello and her staff are incredible, making sure your experience is incomparable. Highly recommend a visit.

Thank you for finding us a table for two, especially as you were fully booked later in the evening .. We promised to be gone before 7pm! The food was freshly cooked and was delicious and would highly recommend. Fantastic service!

The food was amazing and the atmosphere is incredible about every bite you take it feels like your in Italy

Giovanni's and Luca astounds with its authentic Italian cuisine. As a family well-versed in Italian and NY dining, we were mesmerized. Our daughter hailed the pasta as the best she has ever had. Every dish, a masterpiece, exuded freshness and tradition. Service was impeccable, treating...

Giovanni's and Luca astounds with its authentic Italian cuisine. As a family well-versed in Italian and NY dining, we were mesmerized. Our daughter hailed the pasta as the best ever. Every dish, a masterpiece, exuded freshness and authenticity. Service was impeccable, treating us like cherished guests. What a find in Devon!

This charming Italian restaurant boasts a warm, authentic Italian ambiance. Despite it being a Thursday evening, the restaurant was quite busy. The menu offered a delightful array of vegetarian options, and the food was simply delicious. To top it off, all their desserts are homemade and follow traditional Italian recipes (made by the staff). Loved our dinner and would come back anytime when in the area.

Our favourite restaurant in Ilfracombe. Food and service excellent.

I do not bother leaving reviews with TA much these days but felt that I must make the effort on this occasion. We have visited G&L's a few times over the years and it has never disappointed - which is a huge accolade in itself....

What a find! Me and my partner visited his mum for the weekend and we went to this amazing restaurant down the hill for a birthday meal! The staff was so friendly helpful and you can tell they enjoy what they do. The menus had a lot to chews from some think for everyone, I couldn’t pic what I wonted as the food being taken to other tables look so delicious. The lady that was serving us was so helpful with recommending me something And the food didn’t disappoint it tasted fresh and full of flavour! Amazing place I can’t wait to go back when we visit next month

First visit to Ilfracombe and this Italian is top draw - very lovely people ! If your visiting town please use this company!

The food is excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and attentive without bothering you. Cannot recommend it enough!

We enjoyed this so much we went back again the next day. Would recommend the seafood risotto.

End to a perfect holiday!! Fabulous meal, great atmosphere and absolutely perfect hosts, it really couldn’t be any better! I just wished I lived closer! Well done! 👏 xx

Food, service and atmosphere was absolutely superb. High quality Italian cuisine. Great recommendations from the waiter and they made us feel very welcome.

Great food, great ambiance, selection of wine.. Italian passion with an authentic menu and really friendly service

Visited here a few years ago and as visiting the area decided to return. Better than I remember! It's just great when everything works just as it should. From arrival to departure everything was first class. Rare to find a restaurant where all the waiting...

We visited in July and booked for a birthday meal, the food was so good we haven’t stopped talking about it since we got back! the restaurant isn’t super modern and it feels really authentic which is rare these days. The staff were so friendly...

Lovely friendly authentic family run Italian

Really enjoyed our food / visit. This is a classic Italian restaurant.

Excellent food and authentic atmosphere

went last Sunday on off chance of a table with wife shown straight to a table they even made me a starter that wasn't on menu best meal I've had out of Italy they could hold there own against any restuarant in Italy hands down...

Ottimi spaghetti allo scoglio. Le melanzane alla parmigiana ottime pure. Proprietari carinissimi. Grazie

Real nice authentic food and atmosphere. Real friendly would definitely comeback again. It’s a hidden gem in ilfracombe.

Very good Italian food. Risostto with seafood is delicious. Delicious pizza. Great service. The waiter met our children's expectations, for which we are very grateful. Great atmosphere. We recommend this place 100%

Everything about this restaurant is great. Really good italian food served by lovely people who make you feel welcome. The bottle of Falanghina was yummy, so if that one bottle is anything to go by then you can trust the wine list too! We will be back for sure.

Could not fault the service or the food. All excellent. I was only in Ilfracombe for the night and dropped on this place by accident. If I was a local I can honestly say I would be a regular. Thanks again for fitting us in...

Nice food, well cooked and served with great service. Family run

We wanted top notch Italian food, served by people who cared about it. Giovani & Luca didn't dissapoint. Unanimous reviews on Tripadvisor & personal recommendations convinced us to give them a try. All the food was excellent served on HOT plates so stayed hot till...

A lovely restaurant with great customer service and great food. On a cold and windy night with a storm due Giovanni and Luca's was just the place to dispel the weather with warm and comforting Italian food.

Great vast menu and great food really good value family run very friendly staff extremely good value would highly recommend

Excellent visit to this lovely authentic Italian restaurant. The whole experience was wonderful. Attentive, friendly staff & great service. An extensive menu. The food was delicious. We enjoyed minestrone & avocado with prawns for starters. I had cannelloni & my husband had the calzone pizza...

Happened upon this restaurant by accident Had a delicious lunch and staff were lovely

Lovely little Italian, great service. We didn’t want too much food so just got starters and shared a main. They brought it out already split onto two plates, very kind

Been to few Italian restaurants..but this was up with the best...food outstanding and the staff were very professional...thank you for a stunning meal

We visited here whilst staying on holiday in Ilfracombe (having previously visited when holidaying here before) and had a wonderful evening. Firstly, make sure you book as it is very popular! We were seated at a lovely table near to the window. We chose to...

I'd like to apologize to the staff and customers (as i was terrible ill that night) but i loved the atmosphere i even loved the food before my body rebelled (very upsetting and annoying) Please don't stop coming because of me -the staff were wonderfuly...

By far the best Italian I have had for a very long time. An amazing welcoming atmosphere and the staff were so very friendly and the quality of the food was fantastic. Thank you so much

By far the best Italian I have had for a very long time. An amazing welcoming atmosphere and the staff were so very friendly and the quality of the food was fantastic. Thank you so much.

This restaurant is a hidden gem, you could easily walk past it, without noticing it. We visited 3 times while holidaying in illfracombe. We had somthing different each time & everything we chose was delicious 😋 . The gorgonzola risotto was particularly delicious, as was...

We travel from London to visit my sister. This is the 4 th time we book in advance and the food and service and have never been disappointing Well worth the long trip on both accounts

What an amazing restaurant. Great choice of food and the staff are so attentive and courteous. I would definitely recommend this place. 10 0ut of 10.

Great food, fantastic service. Can't wait to go back

Went at short notice, was able to get a table although I'd book next time to be sure. Delicious food, veal in tomato olive capers. Fantastic.

We ate here on Saturday night ( 23/9/23 ) at 17.30 it was recommended by our Airbnb hosts ( the moorings ) Helen and Paulo, every thing about it was brilliant, I wish we had tried it earlier 10/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We celebrated our 48th wedding Anniversary they were lovley and made our day very special.they are polite and very nice.wecwill come again.the meal was delicious.And we had a Ammereto on the house,which was a lovley gesture.

Fantastic food served by awesome staff. Book early. It is worth it!

We first found this restaurant many years ago and have never had a bad experience there since. The food is first class and , even though we are only able to visit once a year, the staff always seem to remember us and make a point of having a chat. Being boring I have the same food every time and have never been disappointed. It is a fantastic place to eat but make sure you make a reservation as it's always busy! And , by the way, as you'd expect they are Ferrari fans as well :)

Great food very friendly staff really worth a visit

We dined at Giovani &Luca’s Italian restaurant in Ilfracoombe . We received excellent service throughout our meal. Very friendly, helpful and professional. Our food was excellent too. I went with my husband for his birthday and they gave us a complimentary dessert. We definitely recommend...

A rainy Sunday evening in September and G&L’s was packed, we had the last table and that had to be booked the day before. We love quirky restaurants and this was perfect straight from the off with a very friendly welcome from the staff who...

What a great night out, we were there for our birthdays my twin sister,her husband and my husband ,lovely lovely food and drinks, the house wine red and rose very very drinkable, with out being too expensive, fantastic service, great food,we even had birthday candles...

This location is highly commendable. The ambiance of the establishment is relaxed and pleasant, while the personnel exhibit a high degree of affability. The individuals possess a comprehensive understanding of their tasks and exhibit expertise in their discourse. It is evident that their primary objective...

Marvellous staff, superb atmosphere, we were made to feel so welcome. Food was delicious and plentiful! Back there tomorrow. An excellent venue highly recommended.

So disappointed. We were hoping for an authentic italian dining experience with red checked table clothes and rustic bread with olive oils on the table etc. Probably overthought the idea however, it was so disappointing to find that when you stepped inside it was stark...

Absolutely delightful authentic Italian family run restaurant in the heart of ilfracombe. On approach we could smell the delicious food being cooked which made for a perfect evening. Greeted by the owner and shown to a lovely table. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and...

They really went the extra mile for my birthday and food and service was fantastic.

My fav restaurant in North Devon. We always visit while we are in the area. It’s so good every time. Classic and delicious dishes with a really warm Italian welcome. Had a wonderful mozzarella, tomato and mushroom pasta dish with a lovely side salad and...

We regularly go because the service is impeccable, food is fantastic and the pricing is very reasonable!

Picked this place off tripadviser rating alone, ringing ahead to secure a table. Once arrived, a little put off by the neon ‘open’ sign, but our fears were unfounded. Fantastic meal - garlic bread/olive starters, Vitello a la milanese, and delicious home made desserts. Homely...

Cannot thank the staff enough for such a wonderful lunch for my son's 40th birthday. The food was fantastic and the staff were so friendly and helpful. This is our third time here, and will certainly be coming back next time we are in Ilfracombe....

Perfect location, service was spot on. Full busy restaurant. Such friendly fun staff. The food was delicious. Couldn't fault it. Good portions too.

Stopped for Sunday lunch by chance, all the staff were welcoming and attentive. The food was excellent and well priced. If you're in ilfracombe and you like genuine Italian food this is a must. Been here a few times now, so decided to have a family celebration here. We were looked after from start to finish by all the staff and all the food was delicious, really can't fault this restaurant.

Thank you for your beautiful food! Italian lovers, we recognise authentic, skilled italian cuisine when we receive it. If in Ilfracombe, book ahead, enjoy a great Italian meal with rare authenticity. We have booked 3 nights out of our six here in Ilfracombe, and look...

Gorgeous restaurant run by a friendly and professional Italian family. The seafood Spaghetti I had was delicious and the tiramisu was light and tasty. Fab relaxed evening out.

Average Italian Restaurant - Old fashioned, poor plate wear and glass wear. Staff rushing to get you out seats, menus from the 80s. not an authentic feel whatsoever.

Always visit this place when we visit Ilfracombe. Never disappointed. Great food. Attentive staff. Will definitely eat here again

Our family all loves Italian food so we excitedly booked a table for the six of us a month ago, after being told by our AirBNB host that Giovanni and Luca’s was great. It was. We all cleared our plates and were impressed by the...

Can't be beat for authentic Italian cuisine. I've been to the Barnstaple restaurant and this is just as good. The service is fantastic, and the desserts are just as good as the mains.

The food was hot, it was very quick and good quality and very tasty. The staff were friendly. I’d defintiely return and recommend it here.

The best italian restaurant in the South. Delicious, authentic food, great atmosphere, helpful and friendly family running the business. managed to fit us in on a busy night in the holiday season.

Service was perfect, de bediening was super aardig en ze kwamen altijd op het juiste moment langs. Als voorgerecht hadden we de caprese en brood. En het was erg lekker. Als hoofdgerecht hadden we spaghetti’s, kip in gorgonzola saus en een pizza margarita. Het smaakte uitstekend. De tiramisu is ook erg lekker. De prijs kwaliteit verhouding is top, je krijgt waar voor je geld. Enige puntje is dat je wel echt moet reserveren wat ze zitten bijna altijd vol.

Absolutely fabulous, definitely go again

I visited here with my family whilst staying in Woolacombe, firstly, we visited at lunch and had not booked but they could have not been more welcoming. The food is some of the best Italian I have tasted and very reasonably priced. The family that own the restaurant are lovely and I would recommend the home made Italian crumble cake. I would advise you book as it gets very busy and I am not surprised, well worth a visit, we will be back for sure!

Beautiful food for a fair price. Will come back again.

Had an evening out here with some friends. Absolutely amazing food. Enjoyed the starter and thought the main couldn't possibly be better - how wrong I was! Attentive and helpful staff, thankfully they didn't mind too much that one of our group was a little late arriving. Price wasn't bad for the quality of food either. Enjoyed the visit and will definitely be back

An absolutely amazing place to eat in the heart of Ilfracombe. I love coming here every year and the atmosphere, staff and food are great.

We visited the evening before a friends wedding and had the most fantastic evening. We booked last minute and were lucky to get the last table. From start to finish the food was exceptional and the service was some of the best we’ve had. All of the staff were attentive and went out of their way. We ended the evening with a limoncello for our whole table and all of the staff! Perfect! Would highly recommend.

We selected this restaurant after searching restaurants within our local location and it didn’t disappoint. The staff made us feel very welcome, the special dishes were explained to us in depth and our gluten free requirements were met. The home made breads are light and...

Fantastic little family restaurant in Ilfracombe. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and super helpful.

Very tasty hot meal. I would definitely recommend this place. Very nice , friendly staff also. They check if customers are happy.

Absolutely amazing! The staff are so friendly and the food was perfect, we will definitely be booking again x

Fantastic Italian restaurant, busy, need to book, friendly, good service. Really good food. The tiramisu is simply perfect, never had better. Definitely worth a visit.

Superb, the staff were very accommodating and despite not having a booking they did their utmost to fit us in . The food was excellent it was fresh, flavorsome and very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend the amaretto desert made in house by the hostess, you will not be disappointed Thanks to all the staff for the great service and to the chef’s for the fantastic food.

We visited here whilst staying in Ilfracombe for a few nights. The restaurant has a very Italian feel and the aromas are wonderful! We all really enjoyed our meals and my husbands home made 'crumble' desert was a highlight. Recommended.

Squeezed me in on a busy Sunday night. Bread and Olives were nice as a starter and I went for the Calzone as a "safe" main course, then instantly regretted it as I saw some of the other dishes coming out. If you are going...

Went here on Friday with a group of 4 and it was lovely. Two of us had margarita pizzas, another person had the carbonara and someone else had the sea bass. All of the food we had was lovely, the staff there were super friendly and always asking if we needed anything else, one downside of this place is the price… our meal came to the best part of £100 and just seemed mega pricey for an Italian… also was charged £3.75 for a bottle of water on top of the bill when asked for normal water so watch out.

Giovanni and Luca’s restaurant in Ilfracombe offers all the dishes you expect to find on the menu of a very popular Italian restaurant. But here’s the USP. They also have dishes that you won’t find on anyone else’s menu. We have been going here on...