Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats Menu
Looking for a great place to grab a bite in Brooklyn? Look no further than Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats Menu, where classic comfort food meets creative twists. Located at 1666 8th Ave, this cozy spot offers a diverse range of mouth-watering options, from signature pizzas to hearty pasta dishes and fresh salads. The menu caters to all tastes, with something for everyone, whether you're in the mood for a crispy slice of pizza, a flavorful sandwich, or a savory pasta bowl. Each dish is crafted with care, using high-quality ingredients to bring the best of Italian-American cuisine to your table. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, you'll find plenty of delicious choices to satisfy your cravings.
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LUNCH - Lunch
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Mozzarella Sandwich
Mortadella Sandwich
Sausage Sandwich
Vegetable Sandwich
LUNCH - Lunch - Antipasti/Secondi Combo
Soup
Spinach Salad
Spinach leaves, poached pears, walnuts & gorgonzola cheese with raspberry dressing
Burrata
Burrata mozzarella & roasted peppers with basil pesto
Beet Salad
Roasted beets over goat cheese spread
Nonna's Meatballs
All beef meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh ricotta cheese
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, zucchini, shrimp, artichoke heart, lemon, fennel and capers
Arugula Salad
Arugula tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing and toasted breadcrumbs
Gio's Sauce
Bread Basket (4 Slices)
LUNCH - Antipasti/Secondi Combo
Soup
Spinach Salad
Spinach leaves, poached pears, walnuts & gorgonzola cheese with raspberry dressing
Burrata
Burrata mozzarella & roasted peppers with basil pesto
Beet Salad
Roasted beets over goat cheese spread
Nonna's Meatballs
All beef meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh ricotta cheese
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, zucchini, shrimp, artichoke heart, lemon, fennel and capers
Arugula Salad
Arugula tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing and toasted breadcrumbs
Gio's Sauce
Bread Basket (4 Slices)
Lunch
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Mozzarella Sandwich
Mortadella Sandwich
Sausage Sandwich
Vegetable Sandwich
Antipasti/Secondi Combo
Soup
Spinach Salad
Spinach leaves, poached pears, walnuts & gorgonzola cheese with raspberry dressing
Burrata
Burrata mozzarella & roasted peppers with basil pesto
Beet Salad
Roasted beets over goat cheese spread
Nonna's Meatballs
All beef meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh ricotta cheese
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, zucchini, shrimp, artichoke heart, lemon, fennel and capers
Arugula Salad
Arugula tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing and toasted breadcrumbs
Gio's Sauce
Bread Basket (4 Slices)
DINNER - Le Insalate
Arugula Salad
Arugula tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing and toasted breadcrumbs
Spinaci Salad
Spinach leaves, walnuts, pears & gorgonzola cheese with a raspberry dressing
Beet Salad
Tossed with a sherry vinaigrette, walnuts & goat cheese
Insalata Della Casa
Chopped romaine lettuce, olives, roasted peppers, ricotta salata, cucumber, red onion & artichoke hearts with a garlic herb red wine vinegar
Radicchio
Balsamic, glazed figs, candied walnuts & burrata mozzarella
DINNER - Antipasti
Nonna's Meatballs
Nonna's famous meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh ricotta cheese (no pork)
Cacio Pepe Fritters
Pasta croquettes with pecorino cheese & black pepper over Pecorino cream sauce
Steamed Mussels
In your choice of a garlic tomato broth or garlic white wine, onion & pancetta broth
Baked Clams
Oven baked clams with garlic herb bread crumbs, parmesan cheese & lemon, white wine sauce
Burrata
With roasted peppers & basil pesto
Fritto Misto
Dusted with flour, deep fried calamari, zucchini, shrimp, artichoke heart, lemon, fennel, and capers. Served with a spiced tomato dipping sauce
Octopus
Grilled octopus over roasted potatoes, Calabrian chili & lemon aioli
La Ricotta
Homemade whipped ricotta with sage infused honey, pistachios & figs
Rice Balls
Parmesan and mozzarella cheese rice balls
Mozzarella Romana
Layers of mozzarella and sliced bread, baked with lemon, butter and capers
Bread Basket (4 Slices)
DINNER - Primi Piatti - Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Gricia
Guanciale & pecorino cheese finished with crispy artichoke hearts
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce with a splash of vodka
Fusilli Ai Formaggi
Four cheese cream sauce with toasted walnuts
Penne Alla Fiorentina
Spinach pesto cream sauce with fresh ricotta cheese
Fusilli Con Salsiccia
Ground hot & sweet sausage in a tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Ortolano
Grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, golden raisins & pecorino cheese
Rigatoni Melanzane
Roasted eggplant, tomato & provolone cheese
Gemelli Al Pesto
Gemelli pasta, basil pesto (no nuts)
Spaghetti Meatballs
Nonna's famous meatballs (no pork)
Italian Sunday
Rigatoni pasta with sweet sausage, meatball, beef short rib & fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti Butter
Penne In Butter Sauce
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Pasta Alfredo
Kids Pasta Wednesday
DINNER - Homemade Pasta Selection
Lasagna
Traditional beef lasagna with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce and burrata
Genovese Pappardelle
Homemade Pappardelle pasta with braised beef short rib, carrots, celery, fresh herbs & white wine finished with shaved pecorino cheese
Spinach Tagliatelle
Homemade Spinach Tagliatelle pasta with rosemary chicken & mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce
Carciofi Tagliatelle
Artichoke hearts, tomato cream sauce & mascarpone cheese
Lasagna Di Vegetali
Vegetables, ricotta & mozzarella cheese with a spinach pesto cream suace
Squid Ink Pasta
Octopus, cherry tomatoes, capers & olives
Vongole Gnocchi
Ricotta gnocchi with clams, pancetta, white wine, lemon & cream with toasted bread crumbs
Linguini Clams
Bolognese Bianco
Homemade spinach Tagliatelle with ground veal bolognese, pecorino, cream & toasted bread crumbs
Cappelletti
Stuffed pasta with ricotta & lemon zest in butter & sage sauce with toasted bread crumbs
DINNER - Secondi Piatti - Main course
Salmone Oreganata
Baked salmon filet with garlic herb breadcrumbs, lemon and white wine over sautéed spinach
Pollo Alla Grandma Scucci
Boneless pieces of chicken sautéed in white wine, onions & mushrooms over mashed potatoes
Pollo Giovanni
Chicken rollatini with prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella & fontina cheese in a mushroom cream sauce. Served with roasted potatoes
Steak Alla Griglia
Grilled shell steak with fried cipolini onions, Parmesan crusted asparagus & mashed potatoes
Veal Saltinbocca
Veal scaloppini layered with prosciutto, fresh sage & mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce with roasted potatoes
Risotto Agli Asparagi
Italian Arborio rice slow cooked with asparagus, lemon zest & mascarpone
Short Ribs-Costoletta Di Manzo
Slow braised beef short ribs with carrots, celery & white wine over mashed potatoes
Chicken Thighs
Braised chicken thighs egg flour batter sautéed in lemon & white wine over polenta & broccoli rabe
Rabbit
Braise, rabbit, legs, sautéed and white wine, fresh rosemary, thyme, Dijon, mustard, and crème fraîche. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan with tomato sauce, mozzarella & Parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
Shrimp Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Branzino
Whole oven roasted Ranzino with red onion, white wine, and fresh lemon thyme. Served with tomato olive tapenade and fingerling potatoes.
Pork Chop
Grilled Center cut pork chop with onions, cherry peppers, potatoes and broccoli rabe
Tuesday Chicken Vodka Parm
DINNER - Contorni
Broccoli Rabe Side
White Beans & Sage
Roasted Potatoes Side
Garlic Bread
Parmesan Asparagus Side
Spinach Side
Mashed Potatoes Side
Side Pasta Pomodoro
Side Meatballs
Side Of Fresh Ricotta
DINNER - Gio's Sauce
Gio's Sauce
DINNER - Bottle Beer
Bud Light
Heineken
Peroni
Le Insalate
Arugula Salad
Arugula tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing and toasted breadcrumbs
Spinaci Salad
Spinach leaves, walnuts, pears & gorgonzola cheese with a raspberry dressing
Beet Salad
Tossed with a sherry vinaigrette, walnuts & goat cheese
Insalata Della Casa
Chopped romaine lettuce, olives, roasted peppers, ricotta salata, cucumber, red onion & artichoke hearts with a garlic herb red wine vinegar
Radicchio
Balsamic, glazed figs, candied walnuts & burrata mozzarella
Antipasti
Nonna's Meatballs
Nonna's famous meatballs with tomato sauce & fresh ricotta cheese (no pork)
Cacio Pepe Fritters
Pasta croquettes with pecorino cheese & black pepper over Pecorino cream sauce
Steamed Mussels
In your choice of a garlic tomato broth or garlic white wine, onion & pancetta broth
Baked Clams
Oven baked clams with garlic herb bread crumbs, parmesan cheese & lemon, white wine sauce
Burrata
With roasted peppers & basil pesto
Fritto Misto
Dusted with flour, deep fried calamari, zucchini, shrimp, artichoke heart, lemon, fennel, and capers. Served with a spiced tomato dipping sauce
Octopus
Grilled octopus over roasted potatoes, Calabrian chili & lemon aioli
La Ricotta
Homemade whipped ricotta with sage infused honey, pistachios & figs
Rice Balls
Parmesan and mozzarella cheese rice balls
Mozzarella Romana
Layers of mozzarella and sliced bread, baked with lemon, butter and capers
Bread Basket (4 Slices)
Primi Piatti - Pasta
Rigatoni Alla Gricia
Guanciale & pecorino cheese finished with crispy artichoke hearts
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce with a splash of vodka
Fusilli Ai Formaggi
Four cheese cream sauce with toasted walnuts
Penne Alla Fiorentina
Spinach pesto cream sauce with fresh ricotta cheese
Fusilli Con Salsiccia
Ground hot & sweet sausage in a tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Ortolano
Grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, golden raisins & pecorino cheese
Rigatoni Melanzane
Roasted eggplant, tomato & provolone cheese
Gemelli Al Pesto
Gemelli pasta, basil pesto (no nuts)
Spaghetti Meatballs
Nonna's famous meatballs (no pork)
Italian Sunday
Rigatoni pasta with sweet sausage, meatball, beef short rib & fresh ricotta cheese
Spaghetti Butter
Penne In Butter Sauce
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Pasta Alfredo
Kids Pasta Wednesday
Homemade Pasta Selection
Lasagna
Traditional beef lasagna with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce and burrata
Genovese Pappardelle
Homemade Pappardelle pasta with braised beef short rib, carrots, celery, fresh herbs & white wine finished with shaved pecorino cheese
Spinach Tagliatelle
Homemade Spinach Tagliatelle pasta with rosemary chicken & mushrooms in a parmesan cream sauce
Carciofi Tagliatelle
Artichoke hearts, tomato cream sauce & mascarpone cheese
Lasagna Di Vegetali
Vegetables, ricotta & mozzarella cheese with a spinach pesto cream suace
Squid Ink Pasta
Octopus, cherry tomatoes, capers & olives
Vongole Gnocchi
Ricotta gnocchi with clams, pancetta, white wine, lemon & cream with toasted bread crumbs
Linguini Clams
Bolognese Bianco
Homemade spinach Tagliatelle with ground veal bolognese, pecorino, cream & toasted bread crumbs
Cappelletti
Stuffed pasta with ricotta & lemon zest in butter & sage sauce with toasted bread crumbs
Secondi Piatti - Main course
Salmone Oreganata
Baked salmon filet with garlic herb breadcrumbs, lemon and white wine over sautéed spinach
Pollo Alla Grandma Scucci
Boneless pieces of chicken sautéed in white wine, onions & mushrooms over mashed potatoes
Pollo Giovanni
Chicken rollatini with prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella & fontina cheese in a mushroom cream sauce. Served with roasted potatoes
Steak Alla Griglia
Grilled shell steak with fried cipolini onions, Parmesan crusted asparagus & mashed potatoes
Veal Saltinbocca
Veal scaloppini layered with prosciutto, fresh sage & mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce with roasted potatoes
Risotto Agli Asparagi
Italian Arborio rice slow cooked with asparagus, lemon zest & mascarpone
Short Ribs-Costoletta Di Manzo
Slow braised beef short ribs with carrots, celery & white wine over mashed potatoes
Chicken Thighs
Braised chicken thighs egg flour batter sautéed in lemon & white wine over polenta & broccoli rabe
Rabbit
Braise, rabbit, legs, sautéed and white wine, fresh rosemary, thyme, Dijon, mustard, and crème fraîche. Served with creamed mashed potatoes.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan with tomato sauce, mozzarella & Parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
Shrimp Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Branzino
Whole oven roasted Ranzino with red onion, white wine, and fresh lemon thyme. Served with tomato olive tapenade and fingerling potatoes.
Pork Chop
Grilled Center cut pork chop with onions, cherry peppers, potatoes and broccoli rabe
Tuesday Chicken Vodka Parm
Contorni
Broccoli Rabe Side
White Beans & Sage
Roasted Potatoes Side
Garlic Bread
Parmesan Asparagus Side
Spinach Side
Mashed Potatoes Side
Side Pasta Pomodoro
Side Meatballs
Side Of Fresh Ricotta
Gio's Sauce
Gio's Sauce
Bottle Beer
Bud Light
Heineken
Peroni
DESSERT - Dessert
Almond Cake
Canoli
Cheese Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Tiramisu
Apple Amaretto Bread Pudding
Gios Sundae
Seven layers & pignoli cookies
Gelato Two Scoop
Sorbet Two Scoop
Cake Cutting Fee
Dessert
Almond Cake
Canoli
Cheese Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Tiramisu
Apple Amaretto Bread Pudding
Gios Sundae
Seven layers & pignoli cookies
Gelato Two Scoop
Sorbet Two Scoop
Cake Cutting Fee
Gelato
Sorbet
DRINKS - Wine - White Wines
Pinot Grigio Btl
Sauvignon Btl
Ischia Bianco Btl
Vermentino Gls
Vermentino Btl
Gavi Gls
Gavi Btl
Chardonnay Btl
Etna Bianco Btl
DRINKS - Wine - Red Wines
Chianti Btl
Aglianico Btl
Costalago Btl
Cannonau Gls
Cannonau Btl
Montepluciano Btl
Amarone Btl
Barolo Btl
DRINKS - Wine - Rose-Orange-Prosecco
Prosecco Btl
Orange Gls
Orange Btl
DRINKS - White Wines
Pinot Grigio Btl
Sauvignon Btl
Ischia Bianco Btl
Vermentino Gls
Vermentino Btl
Gavi Gls
Gavi Btl
Chardonnay Btl
Etna Bianco Btl
DRINKS - Red Wines
Chianti Btl
Aglianico Btl
Costalago Btl
Cannonau Gls
Cannonau Btl
Montepluciano Btl
Amarone Btl
Barolo Btl
DRINKS - Rose-Orange-Prosecco
Prosecco Btl
Orange Gls
Orange Btl
DRINKS - Beer - Bottle
Coney Island Mermab IPA (Can)
Yuengling
Brooklyn Lager
High Life Miller
Moretti
Non Alcoholic Beer
DRINKS - Beer - Draft
Winter Lager - Sam Adams
Peroni
DRINKS - Bottle
Coney Island Mermab IPA (Can)
Yuengling
Brooklyn Lager
High Life Miller
Moretti
Non Alcoholic Beer
DRINKS - Draft
Winter Lager - Sam Adams
Peroni
DRINKS - Non-Alcoholic
Sparkling Mineral Water 1 Liter Bottle
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Gingerale
Seltzer
Ice Tea
Shirley Temple
Milk
Cranberry & Soda
Tonic
Lemonade
Apple Juice
DRINKS - Coffee Drinks
Regular Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Decaf Cappuccino
Cappuccino Double Shot
Latte Double Shot
Decaf Espresso
DBL Espresso
Decaf Coffee
Decaf Caffè Macchiato
Caffè Macchiato
DBL Caffè Macchiato
Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Americano
Iced Cappucino
Wine - White Wines
Pinot Grigio Btl
Sauvignon Btl
Ischia Bianco Btl
Vermentino Gls
Vermentino Btl
Gavi Gls
Gavi Btl
Chardonnay Btl
Etna Bianco Btl
Wine - Red Wines
Chianti Btl
Aglianico Btl
Costalago Btl
Cannonau Gls
Cannonau Btl
Montepluciano Btl
Amarone Btl
Barolo Btl
Wine - Rose-Orange-Prosecco
Prosecco Btl
Orange Gls
Orange Btl
White Wines
Pinot Grigio Btl
Sauvignon Btl
Ischia Bianco Btl
Vermentino Gls
Vermentino Btl
Gavi Gls
Gavi Btl
Chardonnay Btl
Etna Bianco Btl
Red Wines
Chianti Btl
Aglianico Btl
Costalago Btl
Cannonau Gls
Cannonau Btl
Montepluciano Btl
Amarone Btl
Barolo Btl
Rose-Orange-Prosecco
Prosecco Btl
Orange Gls
Orange Btl
Beer - Bottle
Coney Island Mermab IPA (Can)
Yuengling
Brooklyn Lager
High Life Miller
Moretti
Non Alcoholic Beer
Beer - Draft
Winter Lager - Sam Adams
Peroni
Bottle
Coney Island Mermab IPA (Can)
Yuengling
Brooklyn Lager
High Life Miller
Moretti
Non Alcoholic Beer
Draft
Winter Lager - Sam Adams
Peroni
Non-Alcoholic
Sparkling Mineral Water 1 Liter Bottle
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Gingerale
Seltzer
Ice Tea
Shirley Temple
Milk
Cranberry & Soda
Tonic
Lemonade
Apple Juice
Coffee Drinks
Regular Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Decaf Cappuccino
Cappuccino Double Shot
Latte Double Shot
Decaf Espresso
DBL Espresso
Decaf Coffee
Decaf Caffè Macchiato
Caffè Macchiato
DBL Caffè Macchiato
Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Americano
Iced Cappucino
Prefixe - Antipasti
Rice Balls
Fritto Misto
Baked Clams
Prefixe - Secondi
Veal Saltinbocca
Lasagna
Chicken Marsala
Eggplant Parmesan
Salmone Oreganata
Prefixe - Dessert
Cheese Cake
Gelato
Sorbet
Secondi
Veal Saltinbocca
Lasagna
Chicken Marsala
Eggplant Parmesan
Salmone Oreganata
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