Giovanni’s Restaurant – Restaurant in Cardiff

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Starters

Antipasto Italiano – GF OptA platter of mixed Italian cured meats, cheese and olives.£12.50
Insalata Caprese – VFresh Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, with juicy tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of garlic olive oil.£11.15
Funghi Alla Mimi E CocoToasted ciabatta topped with spicy Italian sausage and mushrooms, sautéed in butter and finished with a creamy, mustard and dolce latte…£10.25
Polpette Della CasaHomemade Italian meatballs in a garlic, basil and tomato sauce. Served with toasted ciabatta.£10.45
Calamari FrittiDeep fried squid lightly dusted in seasoned flour. Served with fresh lemon and tartare sauce.£10.45
Speck E Mozzarella – GFSpeck, a cured and lightly smoked ham, with fresh buffalo mozzarella.£13.50
Arancini BologneseBreaded and fried ragu rice balls served with bolognese sauce, mozzarella and parmigiana.£11.45
Arancini VegetarianBreaded and fried rice balls served with Napoletana sauce and parmigiana.£11.45
Salmone Affumicato – GFSmoked salmon atop a bed of salad served with a yoghurt and chive sauce.£12.95
Bruschetta Olive – VEToasted ciabatta with an olive tapenade and roasted peppers.£10.95

Pasta

Rigatoni AL Ragu D’agnelloSlow cooked lamb ragu with a touch of tomato served on rigatoni.£21.95
Ragu FagianoSlow cooked pheasant ragu with a rich tomato base, served on rigatoni.£21.95
Paccheri DI Mare – GF OptPaccheri pasta served with mixed seafood in a cherry tomato and garlic sauce.£25.95
Ravioli Quattro FormaggiSpinach and ricotta ravioli served in a 4-cheese sauce.£21.45
Penne Ortolana VE – GF OptPenne pasta with a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables in a tomato sauce.£19.95
Penne Arrabiata VE – GF OptPenne pasta with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chillies.£18.95
Matribologna – GF OptPasta cooked with smoked Italian bacon, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce.£20.45
Lasagna Della CasaHome-made traditional baked layers of pasta sheets, beef ragu and béchamel sauce.£19.95

Pizza

Sides

Pane Fresco – VEToasted ciabatta with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.£5.55
Bruschetta Pomodoro – VEToasted ciabatta topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.£5.95
Pane All Aglio -VEToasted garlic ciabatta.£4.95
Pane All Aglio E Mozzarella -VToasted garlic ciabatta topped with mozzarella.£5.95
Crosta DI Pizza VE – GF OptPizza crust with garlic and rosemary, designed for sharing.£11.95
Spinaci AL Burro V – GF OptSauteed spinach in butter.£8.95
Patate AL Burro – GF -VE OptBaby potatoes sauteed in butter and garlic.£7.95
Funghi AL Burro – GF -VE OptMushrooms sauteed in garlic butter.£7.95
Patatine Fritte – GF -VELightly salted fries.£7.95
Insalata Della Casa – GF -VEHouse side salad with mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes.£8.95
Verdure Alla Rustica – GF -VEChargrilled marinated roasted peppers and courgettes with garlic.£9.55
Olives Marinate – GF -VEMixed olives marinated with peppers, carrots, herbs, lemon and olive oil.£5.95

Mains

Merluzzo Al’acqua Pazza – GFCod loin served in a garlic, celery, carrot and cherry tomato sauce.£27.95
Pollo AI FunghiChicken supreme served with a trio of mushroom sauce and a touch of cream.£21.95
Costolette D’agnello Alla Romana – GFGrilled lamb cutlets with sweet roast peppers, rosemary and sundried tomatoes.£29.95
Agnello AL FornoSlow cooked lamb shank, served with seasonal vegetables.£29.95
Costata DI Manzo -GF10oz Ribeye steak served with mushrooms, tomato and chips and your choice of£34.95
Tacchino Arrosto Tradizionale -GFTraditional roast turkey with all the trimmings.£22.95

Desserts

Profiteroles – VChoux pastry frilled with a vanilla cream and topped with a chocolate cream sauce.£9.95
Pannacotta – GFHomemade pannacotta topped with a berry coulis.£8.95
Torta AL Formaggio – VCrunchy biscuit base with a light cream and mascarpone top – ask for the flavour of the day!£9.95
Tiramisu – VLayers of espresso soaked sponge fingers and mascarpone mixed with cream and marsala wine.£8.95
Gelato Della Casa – GF -V3 scoops of our homemade ice cream.£9.95
Affogato – GF -VVanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso to pour over.£9.95
Sorbetto AL Limoncello – GF -VELemon sorbet served with a shot of Limoncello.£9.95
Mixed Desserts TO ShareA sharing plate of Tiramisu, Cheesecake and£18.95
Tartufo Cioccolato – GF -VESemi-frozen chocolate dessert with a gooey centre.£9.95

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Giovanni’s Restaurant, 38 The Hayes, Cathays, Cardiff CF10 1AJ

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About Giovanni’s Restaurant

Giovanni’s Restaurant is listed on UK Rest as a restaurant serving customers in Cathays in Cardiff. The address is 38 The Hayes, CF10 1AJ. Administratively, the address belongs to Cardiff in Wales. UK Rest lists 120 other restaurants in the CF10 postcode district.

The restaurant describes itself as follows: “Giovanni's Award winning Italian Restaurants Cardiff. Book a Table today! On the Hayes, In Park Place or In The Bay.” We found 49 dishes on the restaurant's own menu, with prices from £4.95 to £34.95. On price, it is moderately priced (££).

Services include table bookings and delivery. At its latest food hygiene inspection on 14/08/2026, Cardiff gave it a rating of 5 (very good). The telephone number is 029 2022 0077.