Trattoria da Giovanni

Trattoria da Giovanni in Napoli. If you are a foodie and want to try an amazing meal at a very reasonable price ... try this 4th generation family run restaurant that's been around since 1936. You will be greated by the grandmother, the son is the chef, served by Antonio (who we thought was the grandson but maybe not ....but he just graduated and wants to go to school to be a chef) and pay the bill with the grandfather. We had the lasagna and seafood linguine and finished with the Tiramisu. Going again tomorrow night as our lunch today at the hotel was 2x the price of our diner here! And honestly the food was so good we want to try more of the menu. I helped my family run restaurants so I can say this place is special! Day 2 additional notes... came a second night. We started with a mixed salad with a simple salt and oil dressing. Who knew such simple ingredients would be so good! My wife had to have the lasagna again. I had the Fettuccine alla Bolognese (incredible) and the Cotoletta alla Milanese [like a schnitzel) and cooked to perfection. Second night and we had to have the best Tiramisu we have ever had... again! Support a generational family business with quality authentic food at incredible prices!

If you're in search of authentic Italian seafood pasta, this place is a hidden gem! The seafood linguine was absolutely delicious – packed with fresh mussels, clams, shrimp, and a rich tomato sauce that hit all the right notes. Portions were generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the grilled eggplant, fresh salad with olive oil, and the basket of warm, crusty bread that came with the meal. Everything felt homemade and full of flavor. The vibe is casual and cozy, perfect for a relaxed dinner. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the checkered tablecloths gave it a charming, old-school Italian feel. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area and craving a satisfying seafood pasta!

So they definitely try to take advantage of you if you’re obviously a tourist— they push for a tip and tack on cover charges per person and then give you more food that you didn’t ask for and then charge you for it which I normally absolutely hate. But the food was absolutely fantastic lol. Decent prices too. Nothing worst than getting hustled as a tourist and then eating bad food but considering how good the pasta and pizza was I was fine with it 😂. All in all paid like 60 euros for my wife and I including tip and all but seriously was probably the best pasta I’ve ever had. Pizza was extremely good too.

A wonderful restaurant! The service is warm and welcoming, the prices are very fair and the food is wonderful, fresh and local. The owners are very friendly, and after dining there one evening we returned again with our friends. Great experience and would defenetily come back again. The location looks shady because of many immigrants and illicit street sellers around, but it is safe to walk around there, just not very pleasant for the eyes.

Trattoria da Giovanni is worth your journey, but be aware that it’s in a sketchy area. This simple but nice eatery is run by an elderly couple, aged 85 and 86, who embody warmth and hospitality. While food may not qualify as high-level cuisine, the delicious, hearty meals served here are a testament to simple and delicious cooking. Trattoria da Giovanni promises a genuine experience filled with love, tradition, and mouthwatering flavors that will leave you yearning for more.