Cantina da Giovanni in Halle (Saale)

Great atmosphere, the owner provides the home vibes. If you are in the hall - the best recommendation! ❤️

Fascinating experience: there is no menu, there are no prices. You order what you are told is available. Don’t ask for a bill you won’t get one. You pay what you think the meal was worth. Most unusual!

Vesuvius is symbolic of shaping the character of the Neapolitans and their way of life. Passion determines the character and soul of the Neapolitan. A people of different cultures who feel called to hospitality and have a cosmopolitan spirit. Experiencing the hospitality of this city and the Neapolitan people is a unique experience. You can feel the warmth of the Neapolitan way of life and enjoy a chaotic, harmonious evening and life with Giovanni in his cantina!

Lovely dinner. Browsing google for somewhere to eat I stumbled across Cantina da Giovanni. Food was great, hosts were extremely friendly and entertaining. Atmosphere was great, with other diners only too happy to chat. You pay what you feel the meal was worth. Will definitely be visiting again next time I’m in Halle.

We wanted to visit a new Italian restaurant away from the mainstream and satisfy our hunger. We came across “Cantina da Giovanni” on Google. We ordered a table online and off we went. When we arrived there, we were greeted by a man who later told us authentically about his everyday life. We liked his open nature and his Italian cuisine. We recommend everyone his concept of the "Cantina da Giovanni" and its cuisine. Let yourself be surprised and enjoy the Neapolitan cuisine.

Giovanni and the waitress were super nice. The food was really fantastic! You felt like you were at home. Only recommended!!

Great food with a great atmosphere. You didn't feel like you were in a restaurant, but like you were at an Italian's home.

I can only recommend that you eat really well here. Nice atmosphere, you feel like you're in Italy here.

We were warmly welcomed, had great food, enjoyed great service and beautiful music on the piano. A true gem!

Super cool concept that Giovanni has there, I think everyone should or has to have this experience themselves on site. It's definitely worth it! The food was super fresh and as good as it was prepared in front of you. The ambience there makes you feel right at home. Giovanni himself is a super nice guest host where you can only feel comfortable. Recommendation on top 🙏🏽❤️

Authentic napolitan atmosphere. There’s no menu. Giovanni asks what food you prefer and he makes the food you’ll definitely like.

Cool atmosphere. Delicious food and a nice Neapolitan. It's something different than usual.

Very nice little restaurant. Very nice boss. Food is really very tasty 🤤

Best eggplant preparation I've ever eaten 😋 The owner spreads a good mood & great ambience.

The concept is unique - no menu, no prices and pure Italian passion. Everyone decides for themselves what they want/can pay. Casual, relaxed and simply beautiful!

I got to know the cantina as part of a tour of the old town from “Eat the World”. The tasting tasted great, the atmosphere is great, the boss was very friendly. I will definitely plan a longer visit with family.

I really liked it and tasted good. Next time we'll bring more time. We wish you many dear guests!

Cooking is done after asking what is available and what is desired. Friendly. Authentic. Yummy. Can be recommended without reservation!

A great concept. You go in, the boss talks to you and then serves 3 courses. It was super tasty. It takes time, you have to put in the time, but it's worth it. A funny, happy boss sings, warbles, laughs...in a wonderfully good mood. Pure Italian. At the end, the guest can decide the price of the bill himself. Adventurous, but cool (even if I was a bit overwhelmed at the moment). Unfortunately, card payments are only possible with EC-Maestro or cash, which is becoming more and more of a problem (I only have DEBIT or Creditcard). So if you want to experience something different: book a table in advance and head to the cantina!

Italian hospitality in the best sense of the word! Anyone who even slightly likes Italian cuisine will immediately feel at home here. There is no menu in the strict sense, which is completely unnecessary: ​​Giovanni is a born host who conjures up great specialties of (southern) Italian cuisine from the freshest ingredients available on the market. If you want to experience a culinary perfect evening in a cozy living room atmosphere in Halle, you should definitely make a note of this address.

Incredible place to eat. No menu, owner will tell you what they have available (Italian) and make a choice - staff are 11/10 amazing and the vibe is out of this world. Definitely want to go multiple times for multiple dishes!

Einzigartig 🙂 Goivanni ist der perfekte Gastgeber. Er läd in sein Wohnzimmer ein und frag was man gerne möchte. Zaubert von der Vorspeise bis Dessert Geschmacksexlosionen.

Cantina kann ich nur wärmstens empfehlen. Es ist ein Ort, an den ich immer wieder gerne zurückkomme, weil ich mich dort wie in Italien fühle. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr freundlich und familiär, die Chefin überaus gastfreundlich und herzlich. Die Speisen sind frisch und schmackhaft. Alles wird nach den Wünschen des Kunden vorbereitet. Ich verstehe die unten stehende Meinung nicht, in der Herr Tonino M. ohne Angabe von Gründen nur einen Stern hinterlassen hat. Wer bist du? Und warum hinterlassen Sie überall negative Bewertungen? Das scheint sehr seltsam. Es ist traurig zu sehen, wie Menschen gemein sein können. Leider gibt die Konkurrenz oft nicht auf.

Was für ein tolles kleines Restaurant 😍 Eine Speisekarte gibt es nicht. Die Entscheidung fällt zwischen Pasta mit Fleisch, Fisch und Gemüse. Alles wird direkt frisch zubereitet. Wenn alle, dann alle. Zwischendurch sitzt der Chef am Klavier. Zeit für Smallralk zum Pasta machen ist auch. Was kostet es? Entscheidet jeder selber. Man zahlt was das Essen einem Wert war.

Ein absoluter Geheimtipp für alle, die wirklich sehr gut und frisch zubereitete italienische Küche und eine entspannte familiäre Atmosphäre mögen. Ein kleines Restaurant in der Innenstadt - lasst euch nicht davon irritieren, dass nirgendwo eine Speisekarte hängt!! Giovanni, der Koch und Eigentümer, fragt jeden Gast, was er gerne essen will - und kocht das. Fleisch oder Fisch oder vegetarisch? Die Preise bestimmet der Gast, das ist das Konzept. Unglaublich entspannt, sehr lecker, sympathisch!

Wahnsinnig gut....man sagt was man gerne isst und es wird ganz individuell für einen Hergestellt... Getränke nimmt man sich selbst ..und man zahlt was es einem Wert war..... absolut empfehlenswert....netter Betreiber... Essen typisch italienisch.... schöne Atmosphäre....und der Betreiber spielt immer mal selbst Piano dort......absoluter Geheimtipp!

Food was ok. Atmosphere was good with piano music