Information about Giovanni's Bar & Grill and their staff

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Giovanni's Restaurant has been in business, at the same location, for 30 years. Giovanni's was started by the husband and wife team of Giovanni and Nella Acireale. Giovanni's started as a small one room restaurant serving "traditional" Italian cuisine. Giovanni Acireale would cook in the kitchen while Nella Acireale would tend to the customers needs in the dining room. It is this family atmosphere that has allowed Giovanni's to thrive in a very competitive business. Here is a current list of our Owners, Chefs, Wait Staff & Valets.

Owners —
Giovanni Acireale
Nella Acireale

Chefs —
Toni Acireale-Executive Chef

Michael Wingo- Chef De Cuisine

Gennaro Illiano-Chef De Cuisine

Margie Ashens- Pastry Chef
Wait Staff —
Linda Stratford, Stephanie, Amanda Patow, Joey Chitko, Maegan Hulihan, Eric, Steve Smilgin, Jennifer

Managing Director

Shari Acireale

Bartender

Fawn Potter

Cocktail Server

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Valets —
Malcom

Bryan

Giovanni's offers Jacksonville's first Private Wine Room. A cozy setting for up to 8 guests to indulge in a tantalizing 5 course meal featuring one of our Chefs personal creations for your special occasion. Giovanni can create a Traditional Italian feast or his son Toni can create an eclectic blend of Traditional ingredients with a Global twist; the choice is yours. Prices start at $50 per person for the5 course meal. Wine can be paired with each course for an additional charge. A perfect idea for intimate gatherings!

A visiual sample of Giovanni's gourmet deserts

The knowledgable wait staff of Giovanni's Bar & Grill

An image of Giovanni's delicous wine collection

Malcom, our Head Vallet and wonderful asset to our establishment