Giovanni R in Laatzen

We discovered a lovely Italian shop in Hanover. Great fresh pasta dishes and delicious pizza from a team that creates everything with a passion for food and gastronomy. You can shop directly from the deli department and take delicious items home with you. Many thanks to the entire team for the wide selection. We'll be back.

We trusted the reviews and they weren't wrong. We ate a trio of ravioli filled with different fish and the bells with prawns, broccoli and cream, the seasoning was a little more German-style, with the prawns I would have avoided the cream. A 4 x homemade pasta and cooking are all there. We will definitely be back. On the other hand, good, plentiful and also the right price.

Great food and quick service. However, I’m giving four stars because my colleague accidentally left his backpack on the table, and the waiter repeatedly denied having moved it. We eventually found it downstairs in the lobby.

Nice location but slow Service. Over still good place for good food.

First impression was great, served immediately and the starters came promptly. Afterwards we waited in vain for service. The food and pasta were like in Italy.

This is a place I stop by every time I go on a business trip to Hanover. There are always a lot of people. I only order bolognese. The pizza was also delicious. It seemed like they were making the noodles themselves.

Delicious food, friendly service. We'd love to come back

A very welcoming place, very friendly staff. Unfortunately the pizza was adapted to German taste!!

It was very tasty and super nice service

Sometimes you have to wait quite a long time, but the wait is worth it. The food is super delicious and the people are very nice. Simply plan a little more time for the visit. Good food takes time.

Great Italian! Very good homemade pasta, you can taste it too. Full recommendation!

We were in Hanover for work and were here for the second time. Super tasty pizza. You pay a few euros more, but you get wonderful quality. Service is also good. You should make a reservation, it's always pretty busy. We'll definitely come back.

Einen Tisch hier zu reservieren ist mehr als schwierig. Telefonisch schwer zu erreichen und eine Reservierung über WhatsApp? Könnt ihr ja mal versuchen. Wer diese Hürde genommen hat kann sich sicher sein, das er ein gutes italienisches Restaurant besuchen wird. Gut mit der Bahn zu erreichen und mit dem Auto solltet ihr eine kleine Runde zur Parkplatzsuche einplanen. Aber fündig werdet ihr immer. Der Service braucht ein bisschen um an den Tisch zu kommen aber wenn eine Bestellung aufgenommen worden ist dauert es nicht lange bis die Getränke und Speisen am Platz sind. Die Pizza ist sehr gut, der Boden dünn, der Rand knackig und der Belag lecker. So muss eine gute Pizza für mich sein. Ebenso gut gelungen ist die Nachspeise – in meinem Fall Tiramisu. Hier kann man mit der Bestellung nichts falsch machen. Wer über die Enge und die Lautstärke hinwegsehen kann und den Service eigenständig animieren möchte der bekommt hier gute italienische Speisen serviert. Für ein komplettes Restauranterlebnis ist die allerdings ein Punkt über den ich bei der Bewertung nicht hinweg sehen kann.

Das Giovanni R in Laatzen bietet ein gemischtes Erlebnis. Die Pizza Alla Giovanni (16,90 €) schmeckt gut, jedoch ist das unvorteilhafte Vorschneiden ein Kritikpunkt. Das hausgemachte Tiramisu (6,90 €) war das Highlight des Abends, während der Cappuccino enttäuscht – klein und mit wenig Milchschaum. Der Service ist verbesserungswürdig: Lange Wartezeiten durch eingeschränkte Zuständigkeiten und unkoordinierte Essensausgabe, besonders bei Gruppen, trüben den Eindruck. Insgesamt eine solide Erfahrung mit 3 von 5 Sternen.

Very good food. Pasta and bread, for example, are made in-house and not purchased

The Giovanni R in Laatzen offers a mixed experience. The Pizza Alla Giovanni (€16.90) tastes good, but the disadvantageous pre-cutting is a point of criticism. The homemade tiramisu (€6.90) was the highlight of the evening, while the cappuccino was disappointing - small and with little milk foam. The service needs improvement: Long waiting times due to limited responsibilities and uncoordinated food distribution, especially for groups, spoil the impression. Overall a solid experience with 3 out of 5 stars.

The food is great and the service is courteous.

There were three of us at Giovanni's at lunchtime. We were asked upstairs and allowed to choose a table. Unfortunately, the service was very bad - the lady was totally unfriendly and handed us the Soeise cards with her blue work gloves. The mental cinema began immediately. The service didn't get any better, the pizza was okay, but the salad was inedible. It's a shame about the time and money.

Unfortunately I can't recommend it any further. I ordered pasta with salmon but received it without salmon. The waiter told me to dig into the pasta, only after a while did he realize it really wasn't there. I waited, the food started to get cold. After 20 minutes he brought a small portion when we had already eaten, I didn't even hear an apology. Spend €22 for pasta with tomato cream sauce.

Really perfect. Thank you for the great food.

We ordered two dishes from the daily menu for lunch and both loved them. The portion sizes were good, both of us were full, the sauces were super tasty. The best thing of all was the spinach and ricotta ravioli, they were simply delicious! You could taste the love in the homemade noodles! And the dessert was also very, very tasty!

The food at Giovanni's was very tasty. The pizza was very large and had plenty of toppings. The tagliatelle with duck and truffle sauce were delicious. Price was ok. We liked the atmosphere. Seeing the old Caesar again 😉 gave one or two reasons to talk.

We were greeted by a friendly and cheerful gentleman who provided us with extremely friendly and attentive service throughout our entire stay. Our dog was also very welcome. The homemade dishes (pasta + vitello tonnato) tasted wonderful. We felt very comfortable and would love to come back!

We ate a pizza. The dough was really great! Thin and crispy. The topping is super delicious. We stopped by Giovanni R spontaneously and for the first time. Really good!

Super great! Was a great experience!

The best Italian restaurant in the Hanover region. Fresh food at fair prices. Very friendly staff with a family atmosphere. Both pasta and pizza are outstanding.

This is the best restaurant in Hannover! The atmosphere is friendly, the food is always amazing, the speed of service even in the evening is excellent! My family and I love this place very much, we rejoice at the opportunity to come there. Thanks to everyone who works there, you are great! Is it true! Sofia

TOP! authentic Italian cuisine and wines, good service

Giovanni R, not to be confused with Giovanni L (the famous ice cream maker), writes stories from the Paulanergarten. But not as you would know from advertising, but an outdoor restaurant decorated with Paulaner umbrellas. Quite comfortably located on a side street, with little to no traffic in a residential area - appropriate, I would say. The starter was Bruschetta Mozzarella and the main course was Pizza Rucola. Both tasted okay - the knife was a troublesome issue in both dishes. It was also announced at the next table that a better knife would have been the key to easy eating. The waitress could be a little more attentive and write down orders so she wouldn't have to ask twice. Both the bruschetta and the pizza were absolutely fine in terms of consistency and taste, but the knives - I think a spoon would have been sharper :) - all in all it was okay. The price for the food plus 2 large non-alcoholic cold drinks and a double espresso is under €40 - considering the location and the reputation of the restaurant, you can definitely invest that.

Always delicious and highly recommended😋🌺😋

Nice service, fast service, super tasty HOT pizza... That's how it should be!

Very tasty pizza. Super nice staff

The spaghetti cabonara was really delicious! 😋 The vanilla ice cream with raspberry sauce was just as good 👍😋 I'm looking forward to the next time :)

My chicken breast, like my colleague's, was very dry.

We were there spontaneously last Thursday. Unfortunately the waiters couldn't keep up. Unfortunately, my chicken was very dry.

I ate very well, a food coma set in immediately - everything was done right. 10/10 Good eBayer.

Good restaurant Good food, fair prices

Delicious homemade pasta. The pizza is also okay, but mostly too salty for me personally. The dessert has always been very good. We have enjoyed coming here for years.

Super tasty, reasonable waiting time and very attentive staff. Definitely again!!!😋

I actually really enjoy eating there. The food is always top. Unfortunately, the staff can't keep up with the number of visitors, which is why we only have two drinks at a time. Unfortunately, despite having a reservation, we sat really modestly today. It's a shame because the food is really good.

I was invited to this place to eat *Italian* pizza, made by *Italians*, after waiting an hour the pizzas finally arrived. When the pizzas arrived we were disappointed by their consistency, it was basically a Pavesini cracker with cheese on top. Total disappointment to know that an Italian restaurant run by Italians can present pizzas like this at the table. I would do like Checco Zalone in the film *QUO VADO*.

Sono stata invitata in questo locale per mangiare la pizza *Italiana* ,fatta da *italiani*, dopo l'attesa di un'ora sono finalmente arrivate le pizze. All'arrivo delle pizze siamo rimaste deluse dalla loro consistenza, praticamente era un cracker della Pavesini con sopra formaggio . Totale delusione sapere che un ristorante italiano gestito da italiani possano presentare a tavola pizze del genere . Farei come Checco Zalone nel film *QUO VADO*.

We always walk and drive past the restaurant and finally went there. It's a cozy atmosphere and the people are cheerful and very friendly. Drinks and food came quickly. To accompany the bread there was also a plate for oil. Oil, vinegar, chili oil and salt are on the table. The menu is supplemented by seasonal dishes. We had tagliatelle with venison ragout and three kinds of ravioli with fish filling. A small bowl of parmesan is served with it. I am very excited. I have never eaten such delicious pasta. Payment is made in the checkout area, which I personally think is good. Especially if you pay by card. We would love to come back.

Since the last time I visited it there has been an involution, without words.

Everything excellent! I really enjoy coming here. I can highly recommend the tagliatelle with green pesto, pine nuts and chicken. The antipasti plates are also very diverse and super tasty.

Edit November 2024: This time the three of us had dinner around 2 p.m. on Saturday. Although we thought there wasn't much going on, we waited about 30 minutes for the starter and then another 15 minutes for the main course. The pastas were okay but lacked a bit of love. The pizza was very crusty and greasy. The pizza was also carelessly cut, so many pieces had to be cut. The menu was changed so that pastas were not classified as vegan or vegetarian. We had a vegan in the group and then found out on site that all vegan dishes had been canceled. I'm not completely satisfied. Original review 2020: The usual contact details regarding Corona were not taken at the beginning but only shortly before the end of the visit upon request. The data might also have been requested during payment, I don't know. We waited a comparatively long time (approx. 30 minutes) for our food (but there were also 8 people). The food was average, unfortunately nothing special.

Unfortunately it's just bad. Service a disaster!! Food isn't as tasty anymore either. Too bad

Delicious Italian with extra class service. We are regulars and go there almost every Saturday for breakfast and occasionally pizza or pasta for lunch or dinner. All dishes ordered so far have tasted excellent. Requests outside the menu are also gladly accepted and the service staff are always very friendly and fulfill any special request. In summer, the restaurant impresses with a beautiful outdoor terrace and shady spots in the backyard. The restaurant is also very cozy. Giovanni, Adrian, Giuseppe; we'll be back!!

Very tasty and very friendly service

The service was quick and friendly and the food was very good. Thank you! I can recommend both Pizza Nonna and the tomato soup :-).

The pizza was very tasty. If I'm in the area, I would eat there again and again

I was there during the fair. It is worth making a reservation in advance. The food was very tasty, well prepared. The manager from Poland does his job great. Great place.

It was remarkable how friendly, helpful and overall pleasant the guests were treated there, despite the trade fair. Food was good and reasonably priced. Please keep it up.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant with many seats on two floors. A pleasant atmosphere. The menu offers a good and large selection of different starters, main courses and desserts. The drinks menu also offers a large selection of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You should book a table in advance. We would love to come back. :-)

The two of us were there spontaneously. We were lucky and got a table. Reservations would be recommended, no wonder because it was some of the best pizza and pasta I have ever eaten. Absolute insider tip

The meat in the Vitello Tonato was very tough and thickly sliced. The pizza dough was hard and dry. A lot of dried oregano was spread on it, which changed the taste a lot.

The food was sufficient and tasted very good. The waiter either had too big a station or was disorganized. I find talking on the phone while serving people, even if it's for business purposes, to be rude and disrespectful. You also don't leave the food with the guest as you pass by, but rather look at the person concerned and at least wish you a good appetite. Unfortunately, this type of service has diminished in many restaurants. Regrettable in my opinion. I would be happy to order and pick up there again at any time.

Amazing food. Good service! Waiter can recimend very tasty alternative! And suprise he Speaks Polish

Delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. At 4:00 PM it was already very busy in the shop. The carpaccio was good. And the carbonara tasted good. Fairly smooth operation. In short, I will come back again.

The pasta with pesto was good, as well as kakao.

The last visit was only mediocre after good experiences in the past. Service and food loveless, and despite the wasps we should actually sit outside. Maybe it was a mistake to insist on sitting inside...

Business trip... this time it was supposed to be pizza for dinner. Spontaneously googled it and landed here. I assume it's quite comfortable to sit inside and the restaurant is also authentic. However, my pizza was quite expensive at €15.30 compared to what I usually spend and the quality I expected. Still quite tasty, but I would go somewhere else next time.

I love eating here when you're craving fresh pasta and the service is very good.

Very well attended restaurant in Laatzen. And you can sit outside very nicely. However, we had previously selected our food on the website, and when we were there with 6 people, many of the dishes listed there were not available. As a result, almost everyone had to order something different than what they actually wanted. Unfortunately, the friendly young waitress couldn't say why. But the waitresses that evening were only temporary workers. What we then ate was good, but not necessarily what we wanted.

Pizza pretty tasty. Unfortunately, I have to deduct one star for the high city prices and the fact that payment at the table is not (!) possible. Unfortunately the restaurant also has no parking spaces ☝️

Not entirely satisfied with the service. Otherwise everything is ok.

We really liked it, the pizzas 🍕 are delicious, but you should have them cut because cutting them would otherwise be a lot of work - all four of us guests felt that way.

Friendly service and nice outdoor seating. However, the Pizza Bruschetta we ordered was more of a cheese pizza. There was no trace of freshness, especially since it was topped very sparingly with tomatoes.

We were in this restaurant today. 3 out of 4 meals were great, but one pizza Tonnara wasn't particularly good because there was almost no toppings on it. Too bad.

Authentic and delicious. The homemade noodles are excellent and can also be bought right next door. The staff is friendly and attentive. Whenever I'm nearby, I like to eat here and will continue to visit the restaurant.

We were there for the first time by invitation and were very enthusiastic about our various pasta dishes. We will definitely be back to enjoy the pizzas 😄

Really very tasty pizzas. Service very friendly and attentive.

I haven't eaten here for a long time and I'm always thrilled with the food. We ordered all the bruchetta variants as a starter and for the main course I chose pasta with duck and truffle sauce. Price-performance ratio is completely ok, the service is very attentive and I absolutely recommend eating there👍😊

With an ironic aside, I like to recommend to my trade fair guests: "Not only does it taste good to me in the cozy outdoor area, but the service is also 'semi-arrogant',... as befits a good Italian restaurant." During a few visits over the last few years, I (male, 61) have fond memories of the food at Giovanni's, but I always had the feeling that I was just a 'tolerated supplicant' when, for example, I didn't choose the 'correct Italian' drink with my meal ...I can handle this gimmick. Yesterday (August 8th, 2024) I waited in vain for 10 minutes outside, although at around 3:00 p.m. only a few tables were occupied and the waitress was there. I used the 'waiting time' to change tables and noticed the sign at the entrance saying "Please wait. You will be seated". Admittedly... it was clearly visible,... but I still absentmindedly overlooked it. Couldn't the waitress have let this go with the usual 'semi-arrogant reprimand'?... I could handle this gimmick. Should I have followed the waitress like a cornered elementary school student and asked for leniency? Should I have waited alone for minutes on the sidewalk in the blazing sun in front of an almost empty restaurant? I went to the 'Bosporus' restaurant opposite and after a few moments had the menu in my hand. Once again, it's clear: Any comparison of the solid dishes from the Bosphorus with Giovanni's delicious homemade pasta is flawed, but I will give my trade fair guests a serious warning for Giovanni.

Ok, the pizza was very tasty, but in my opinion the restaurant is overrated. The meal took a very long time, you are seated, but no one pays attention and you stand there stupidly. The knives don't cut at all. And the worst thing, there were balconies above our table in the garden restaurant and large doormats hanging there, very unappetizing. And for the other reviewers, in order to get 5 stars, everything really has to be right.

I would prefer not to give a star at all because the service was so bad today. We were registered with a group and had to wait half an hour to order our drinks. We were finally able to order our food after an hour. Two meals didn't arrive and a drink was also forgotten. When spoken to by the staff, the response was very rude. The food was okay, but nothing special. There is no recommendation from me.

Pasta is made fresh on site, the pizza is delicious! Finally I sat outside in the courtyard, which is quiet and away from the main street.

Gutes geschmackvolles Essen, der Service und das Ambiente sind verbesserungsbedürftig!! Schöner Aussenbereich!!

Best bruschetta we've ever eaten and the pizza was the best we've had in a long, long time. The base was delicious and the edge was crispy, the spicy salami could be called spicy and was excellent. The Parmesan is also very tasty when cut into pieces.

Delicious food and good prices, also a nice restaurant, with two floors and a small outdoor area. I can recommend it :)

The best Italian for me. Everything fresh and perfectly prepared

Very nice restaurant near the opera house. We had a pizza that was very tasty and the price was right.

The food was first class. It tasted freshly prepared. Service and price/performance very big compliment. We'll definitely be back!!!

Best pizza 🍕 Dough is crucial and it's great here There's nothing to complain about when it comes to the topping either. The piece is in your hand So full marks

Found the restaurant by chance and were very satisfied. The handwork simply tastes different, simply delicious! Keep it up, will definitely come back. Absolutely recommended!

Had a spontaneous meal after a trade fair and didn't have to wait significantly. The food is very good and tasty, the bread was unexpectedly good.

Great service, nice staff, delicious food. The saccotini were super tasty. The pizza was good.

Oh well.... A very unfriendly staff, unfortunately the food is price/performance not recommended

We ordered 10 delicious pizzas to pick up and even got an extra one. Really good - we'd love to come back!

I was in this restaurant for the first time this week and I can say that it definitely won't be the last time! The food really tasted delicious, the portion was very generous and there was delicious fresh bread with the meal. In addition, the staff was polite and I think the prices are really more than fair for the portion sizes and the taste! For 2 main courses and 2 large drinks we ended up with 30€. All in all really great, I'm already looking forward to the next time!

Very good pasta, highly recommended.

Somewhat chaotic service. Starters very tasty. We had 2 different bruscetta and one salad. The noodles were very good. We wanted garlic on the pizza. Unfortunately a very fatty garlic oil was used. I couldn't eat it, it was completely mushy. Toilet was very dirty, pointed this out to the waitress, but nothing happened.

The best pizza and pasta we have eaten so far! Absolutely recommended!

We spontaneously wanted to go out for dinner today and came here. The greeting and the table assignment were so bad, we sat briefly, got up and left again. A pity. But we'd rather go somewhere else Oh stars

Very good restaurant can only be recommended.

Delicious food served by very friendly service.

Very nice service, Italian music in the background, tastiest pizza ever. It's a shame that we were only visiting the area (for the concert).

Netter Italiener, Pizza bestens. Wissen was sie tun. Ambiente etwas in die Jahre gekommen! Aussenbereich im Sommer schön.

I recently had dinner there with my girlfriend. The operation and service was really great And our special wishes were completely taken into account I can recommend it to everyone

The homemade pasta is amazing, the food tasted delicious, super friendly staff. Absolutely to suggest!!