Cafe Don Giovanni

For what we paid for our meals, we were very disappointed. After mix-​up over glasses of wine vs a bottle (which we ended up paying $ 45 for), our meals were small and fairly bland… nothing exciting here. There seemed to be family on site, with a young child running around talking to the few diners trying to have a quiet meal. When we arrived, the owner and the waiter nearly tripped each other trying to get to us. The specials board looked as if a child wrote it. I was very disappointed, as another local businessman recommended this place as being great. Maybe just an off night? We won’t be back.

We ordered the veal piccata and were served 3 very small slices of veal… an appetizer size portion at most. Flavor was fine but a child’s size portion is not sufficient for even a 12 year old. We will never return to this restaurant.

Absolutely the rudest chef/​owner/​person I’ve ever encountered. We arrived shortly after he opened at 4:30 on a Saturday evening to place a take out for 11 people.
Hey Chef, don’t have a sand driveway if you don’t want sand tracked onto your carpet. Who yells at a customer for walking in the restaurant and tracking the driveway elements in? The chef was so rude about the sand footprints on his floor.
Don’t bother making your Saturday night dinner plan for 4 hungry sun worn kids, only to wait till 4:30 to place an order (no online menu available), then start from scratch at 5pm. No wonder Ciao just down the street was crazy busy.
By the way pizza at Ciao was fantastic!

Outstanding local Italian food. Fresh and hot. Great pasta especially the lasagna. And do not worry, they serve gluten free pasta. If you are near LBK this is a gem at an affordable price.

New Year’s Eve, we got a table by the kitchen and restrooms and asked to be moved. We were told the place was booked, and the room was empty all night. Not a good experience. Food average. Will not repeat.

Went with a family of 8. Table was delivered the food except for one person. That person had ordered the special — Osso Buco. Took 20+ minutes to get the Osso Buco, and most other diners at the table had finished their food. Really? Your special that is normally slow-​cooked for hours was not ready? Received the Osso Buco, it was tasteless and served over noodles with a thin red tomato sauce.
Completely unsatisfactory experience, from both a service and food standpoint.

Italian is our favorite, and this was right across the street from where we were staying.
Great vibe, with an authentic Italian feel and flair to it.
Salads to start. Pretty basic, and nothing great. Good balsamic.
Baked Italian bread with garlic butter. Very tasty.
Slow night, and Don Giovanni himself talked about the specials, as well as took our order, and delivered our meals.
Gnocchi — top notch. Large portion, very creamy, and phenomenal taste.
Ziti — baked and piping hot. HUGE portion. Really good taste.
Lobster Ravioli — smaller portion, but enough to fill you up.
Don checked on us continually, and was very talkative and helpful.
Chocolate fudge cake and chocolate soufflé for desert. Cake was ok. Soufflé was absolutely awesome.
Don has earned our business, and we’ll be regulars every time we’re in the area.
Add it to your list. Well worth it. $ 100 dinner for 4 of us. Reasonable.

Stopped by here on a Friday night around 6:30… Doors locked, empty parking lot, and no sign saying why they might be closed. Not sure what’s going on there but that’s not the best business tactic.
Cheers and Enjoy!

…just monved in around the cornor and the place was open late. No one was there but the food was amazing! Great osso bucco $$$$ but good. The Chef even brought after dinner liqours and drank with us. Wonder ful experience