Giovanni’s Shoreditch is an Italian restaurant at 12 City Road, positioned between Old Street and Moorgate. Its familiar, unhurried dining room suits weekday lunches, after-work dinners and relaxed meals for groups in this busy part of the City.
The menu covers classic Italian restaurant territory with antipasti, salads, pasta, risotto, pizza, meat and seafood. Pasta choices range from carbonara and linguine with clams to richer tomato and meat sauces, while pizzas include both simple traditional combinations and more substantial toppings.
Grilled fish, chicken, veal and steak offer alternatives to pasta and pizza, and vegetarian choices appear throughout the menu. A broad wine list and familiar Italian desserts help turn a quick meal into a longer evening at the table.
Service is casual and welcoming, with the central location making the restaurant convenient for business meals as well as social occasions. Diners who need gluten free choices or have other allergies should check the current recipe and preparation details with staff before ordering.
Address: 12 City Road, London EC1Y 2AA, England
Giovanni’s Shoreditch Menu
Antipasti / Starters
Numbers in brackets denote the type of ALLERGENS contained in the dish. (VG) Vegan Option, (V) Vegetarian Option. A 12.50% Discretionary Service Charge will be added to the final bill.
Bruschetta
Grilled bread, garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. (VG)
Focaccia all’aglio
Garlic bread. (VG)
Focaccia aglio e formaggio
Garlic bread with cheese. (V)
Focaccia pesto e pomodoro
Garlic bread with pesto and tomato sauce. (VG)
Zuppa del giorno
Soup of the day. Ask staff for details. (VG)
Insalata Tricolore
Mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes. (V) (Starter/Main)
Calamari fritti
Deep fried calamari. (Starter/Main)
Gamberoni al peperoncino
Prawns, garlic, parsley, chilli and butter sauce. (Starter/Main)
Pasta
Gluten free and Whole-wheat pasta available on request (£2.50 surcharge apply).
Penne al Pesto verde
Penne pasta with pesto sauce. (VG)
Gnocchi Gorgonzola e funghi
Gnocchi in creamy mushroom sauce. (VG)
Tortellini Spinaci e Ricotta
Spinach and ricotta in creamy tomato sauce. (V)
Rigatoni Pollo
Pipe pasta with chicken and rocket in garlic, olive oil and chilli.
Rigatoni alla N’Duja
Spicy sausage with shallots in tomato sauce.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Pancetta, Parmesan, black pepper and cream.
Linguine alle Vongole
Baby clams in a garlic and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni al Filetto
Pasta with strips of Fillet steak, garlic, olive oil, chilli in tomato sauce.
Pizze
Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil. (V)
Vegetariana
Gorgonzola cheese and broccoli. (V)
Fiorentina
Tomato, mozzarella, spinach, egg, Parmesan. (V)
Napoletana
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, cappers and anchovies.
Piccante
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and spicy salami.
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, salami.
Festa di Carne
Mozzarella, tomato, ham, pepperoni and chicken.
Calzone
Mozzarella, Parma ham, ham and pepperoni sausage.
Secondi Piatti Mains
Salmone alla mostarda
Salmon supreme grilled with granary mustard served with roast potatoes.
Pollo alla Milanese
Breast of chicken in breadcrumbs served with mix veg or penne al pomodoro.
Cotoletta alla Milanese
Escalope of veal in breadcrumbs served with mix vegetables or penne al pomodoro.
Contorni / Sides
Insalata verde / mista
Green salad / mixed salad. (VG)
Insalata mista
Mixed salad. (VG)
Rucola e Grana
Rocket and Grana cheese salad. (V)
Cipolla e pomodori
Tomato and onion salad. (VG)
Patatine
Chips.
Pasta dish (starter portion)
Desserts
Please inform a member of Staff if you have any food allergies. Numbers in brackets denote the type of ALLERGENS contained in the dish. Allergens List: (1) Nuts, (2) Soya, (3) Eggs, (4) Milk, (5) Peanuts.
Mix Ice cream
3 Scoops of ice cream: Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry.
Suffle’ al Cioccolato
Chocolate souffle’ served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Tartufo Bianco
Double ice cream dessert with dairy ice cream and a coffee ice cream centre topped with meringue pieces.
Apple Tart
A simple tart topped with buttery soft apples and cream. Served warm with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream.
Caprese al Limone
Traditional Italian cake from Capri. Moist lemon sponge baked with almond pieces and dusted with icing sugar. Served warm with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream.
Panna Cotta
Traditional Italian dessert made with fresh cream and vanilla, topped with apple and raspberry sauce.
Sorbetto al Limone
Sicilian Lemon sorbet
Tiramisu’
Home made soft sponge base with a layer of mascarpone cheese.
Coffee – Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Cappuccino
Filter Coffee
Rose, Champagne and Sparkling
All wines sold by the glass are also available as 125 ml size glasses. All prices include VAT.
Pinot Grigio blush
Prosecco
House Champagne
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin
Selection by the Glass
All wines sold by the glass are also available as 125 ml size glasses. All prices include VAT.
Rioja Bianco
Pinot Grigio – Veneto
Chardonnay IGT – Puglia
Sauvignon Blanc – DOP – Friuli V.G.
Cocktails List
Aperol Spritzer
Aperol, prosecco and soda.
Bellini
Prosecco, Archer and peach juice.
Espresso Martini
Kalhua, vodka and espresso coffee’.
Angelo Azzurro
Gin, Cointreau and Blue curacao.
Bianchi / Whites
Trebbiano Colle DOP – Abruzzo
Fresh and fruity, with clear notes of exotic fruits. Medium bodied, good structured and full flavoured with good persistence and balance. Almond aftertaste.
Frascati Villafranca – Lazio
The wine has a straw yellow colour. Fresh fruity bouquet, slightly floral with hints of ripe fruit and a savoury taste which is intense and persistent.
Verdicchio Il Borgo-Marche
Straw yellow colour flecked with green. Forward aromas of apple and citrus, especially grapefruit. Long and intense. It will partner beautifully with either sea food or with poultry.
Angimbe’ Ficuzza IGT – Sicilia
This wine has a unique bouquet ranging from fresh flowers to ripe tropical fruits. Medium bodied with good intensity and a flamboyant fruit cocktail finish.
Rossi / Red
Sangiovese Organic IGT – Marche
Ruby red colour with good intensity. Bouquet is rich and fruity, with notes of sweet cherry, plum and chocolate. Full-bodied.
Benuara Cusumano DOC – Sicilia
Rustic-red in colour with luscious aromas of blackberry and raspberry jam. The palate is dominated by rich, red fruit flavours with waves of spices.
Chianti Classico DOP – Toscana
A well structured, well balanced wine with ripe cherry fruit and raspberries on the nose and a rich, savoury character on the palate. Smooth and velvety tannins.
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC – Veneto
Intense ruby red in colour. A spicy bouquet with intense aromas of ripe cherry and jam. Dry, full, soft flavour in the mouth.