Giovanni's in Park Place is an Italian restaurant at 8 Park Place in central Cardiff. The location is convenient for the city's theatres, university buildings and shopping streets, making it suitable for lunches, evening meals and meals around an event.
Antipasti such as meatballs, calamari and arancini provide familiar ways to begin. Pasta and lasagne form an important part of the menu, while homemade pizza gives diners another classic Italian option with a range of toppings.
Fish, chicken, lamb and steak dishes broaden the choice beyond pasta and pizza, allowing mixed groups to order in different styles. Vegetable dishes and salads can be combined with the main courses, and guests with dietary requirements should check the current menu and speak to staff about suitable preparations.
Traditional desserts including tiramisu, panna cotta and gelato offer a recognisably Italian finish. Wine and other drinks support both quick meals and longer celebrations, while the broad menu makes the restaurant accessible to families, couples and larger groups.
Address: 8 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DP, Wales
Giovanni's in Park Place Menu
Starters
ANTIPASTO ITALIANO
GF Opt. A platter of mixed Italian cured meats, cheese and olives.
INSALATA CAPRESE
V. Fresh Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, with juicy tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of garlic olive oil.
FUNGHI ALLA MIMI E COCO
Toasted ciabatta topped with spicy Italian sausage and mushrooms, sautéed in butter and finished with a creamy, mustard and dolce latte cheese sauce.
POLPETTE DELLA CASA
Homemade Italian meatballs in a garlic, basil and tomato sauce. Served with toasted ciabatta.
CALAMARI FRITTI
Deep fried squid lightly dusted in seasoned flour. Served with fresh lemon and tartare sauce.
SPECK E MOZZARELLA
GF. Speck, a cured and lightly smoked ham, with fresh buffalo mozzarella.
ARANCINI BOLOGNESE
Breaded and fried ragu rice balls served with bolognese sauce, mozzarella and parmigiana.
ARANCINI VEGETARIAN
Breaded and fried rice balls served with Napoletana sauce and parmigiana.
SALMONE AFFUMICATO
GF. Smoked salmon atop a bed of salad served with a yoghurt and chive sauce.
BRUSCHETTA OLIVE
VE. Toasted ciabatta with an olive tapenade and roasted peppers.
Pasta
RIGATONI AL RAGU D’AGNELLO
Slow cooked lamb ragu with a touch of tomato served on rigatoni.
RAGU FAGIANO
Slow cooked pheasant ragu with a rich tomato base, served on rigatoni.
PACCHERI DI MARE
GF Opt. Paccheri pasta served with mixed seafood in a cherry tomato and garlic sauce.
RAVIOLI QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Spinach and ricotta ravioli served in a 4-cheese sauce.
PENNE ORTOLANA
VE, GF Opt. Penne pasta with a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables in a tomato sauce.
PENNE ARRABIATA
VE, GF Opt. Penne pasta with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chillies.
MATRIBOLOGNA
GF Opt. Pasta cooked with smoked Italian bacon, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce.
LASAGNA DELLA CASA
Home-made traditional baked layers of pasta sheets, beef ragu and béchamel sauce.
Pizza
Please note that all our pizzas can be made gluten free – just ask your server! Add £2 to make your pizza into a calzone or vestuvia.
MARGHERITA
V, Ve Opt. The original pizza, homemade pizza dough, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
PIZZA DELLA CASA
Margherita base with ham, pepperoni, chicken and meatballs.
HAWAIIAN
Margherita base with ham and pineapple (if you must!)
PEPPERONI
Margherita base with pepperoni sausage.
Sides
PANE FRESCO
VE. Toasted ciabatta with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
BRUSCHETTA POMODORO
VE. Toasted ciabatta topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.
PANE ALL AGLIO
VE. Toasted garlic ciabatta.
PANE ALL AGLIO E MOZZARELLA
V. Toasted garlic ciabatta topped with mozzarella.
CROSTA DI PIZZA
VE, GF Opt. Pizza crust with garlic and rosemary, designed for sharing.
SPINACI AL BURRO
V, GF Opt. Sauteed spinach in butter.
PATATE AL BURRO
GF, VE Opt. Baby potatoes sauteed in butter and garlic.
FUNGHI AL BURRO
GF, VE Opt. Mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter.
PATATINE FRITTE
GF, VE. Lightly salted fries.
INSALATA DELLA CASA
GF, VE. House side salad with mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes.
VERDURE ALLA RUSTICA
GF, VE. Chargrilled marinated roasted peppers and courgettes with garlic.
OLIVES MARINATE
GF, VE. Mixed olives marinated with peppers, carrots, herbs, lemon and olive oil.
Mains
MERLUZZO AL’ACQUA PAZZA
GF. Cod loin served in a garlic, celery, carrot and cherry tomato sauce.
POLLO AI FUNGHI
Chicken supreme served with a trio of mushroom sauce and a touch of cream.
COSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO ALLA ROMANA
GF. Grilled lamb cutlets with sweet roast peppers, rosemary and sundried tomatoes.
AGNELLO AL FORNO
Slow cooked lamb shank, served with seasonal vegetables.
COSTATA DI MANZO
GF. 10oz Ribeye steak served with mushrooms, tomato and chips and your choice of mushroom and peppercorn or hollandaise sauce.
TACCHINO ARROSTO TRADIZIONALE
GF. Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings.
Desserts
PROFITEROLES
V. Choux pastry frilled with a vanilla cream and topped with a chocolate cream sauce.
PANNACOTTA
GF. Homemade pannacotta topped with a berry coulis.
TORTA AL FORMAGGIO
V. Crunchy biscuit base with a light cream and mascarpone top – ask for the flavour of the day!
TIRAMISU
V. Layers of espresso soaked sponge fingers and mascarpone mixed with cream and marsala wine.
GELATO DELLA CASA
GF, V. 3 scoops of our homemade ice cream. Ask for available flavours (1 scoop £3.95).
AFFOGATO
GF, V. Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso to pour over.
SORBETTO AL LIMONCELLO
GF, VE. Lemon sorbet served with a shot of Limoncello.
MIXED DESSERTS TO SHARE
A sharing plate of Tiramisu, Cheesecake and Pannacotta to share – perfect for when you can’t decide!
TARTUFO CIOCCOLATO
GF, VE. Semi-frozen chocolate dessert with a gooey centre.