Reviews - Gianni - Vale do Lobo
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timothy p. • 11 reviews
October 22, 2025
8/10The sole was absolutely fantastic. My wife had the spaghetti vongole (her favourite) but unfortunately found it a bit bland.
Joanne M. • 34 reviews
October 20, 2025
10/10Great food, great service and a lovely location. We had a lovely meal.
Richard B. • 3 reviews
October 18, 2025
8/10Food was excellent carpaccio di Manzo lovely but needed more rocket . Tuna tartar very large but delicious . Ravioli with spinach and seafood pasta both excellent . Second visit both times food great . Chairs in bar uncomfortable to sit very long . Sit on the bench with cushions . Would be nice to get some olives or nibbles as it’s not cheap but only if on cushions and you want to savour your cocktail . Staff very friendly even though they were busy .
Barry S. • 8 reviews
October 16, 2025
10/10Super ambiance and music matched by food and service. Well done all round!
Matk H. • 3 reviews
October 13, 2025
10/10
First time there great food and place , music brilliant, will be back
David M. • 5 reviews
October 12, 2025
10/10This is the best place for a wonderful dining experience in the area. Having a cocktail made by the amazing Katarina is a treat. And then when they bring you to your table for your food…wow!! The setting is amazing. The service is terrific. And the food is great! We will be back….often…
David F. • 1 review
September 29, 2025
8.5/10Staff were really nice and engaging
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found our staff really nice and engaging. Hope to see you back soon for more warm welcomes!
Colin C. • 10 reviews
October 3, 2025
10/10Excellent service and food
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the excellent service and food. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments!
Etienne E. • 1 review
September 30, 2025
6/10Having enjoyed our first visit a few weeks ago we had high expectations. Sadly the restaurant did not deliver . Pre dinner drinks were small, the margaritas had to be remade and overall disappointing. The meal was ok but the veal Milanese was too salty and the salad insipid with over ripe tomatoes. But the main disappointment was the poor service. Not attentive, left waiting too long etc. We love the setting and we need a good Italian restaurant in the ‘hood. Let’s hope it was just an off day.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback and for giving us another visit after enjoying your first one. We’re truly sorry to hear that this time we didn’t meet your expectations. It’s disappointing and we apologize for the lack of attentiveness and long waits in service. This is not the experience we strive for at Gianni. We’re grateful for your kind words about the setting and your hope for a great Italian restaurant in the area. We’re addressing these issues with our team to ensure consistency in food quality and service. We’d love to make this right—please contact us directly (via email or phone on our website) so we can offer a better experience next time. We hope to prove it was just an off day and welcome you back soon!
Una M. • 13 reviews
September 30, 2025
10/10Always a lovely evening at Gianni and tonight was no exception.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you always have a lovely evening at Gianni. Can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable nights!
Linda C. • 82 reviews
September 30, 2025
8.5/10Food is good and reasonably priced. Manager is excellent.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the good food and reasonable prices, and we're especially glad to hear you found our manager excellent. Hope to welcome you back soon for more!
Andrea B. • 6 reviews
September 28, 2025
10/10The food and ambiance was outstanding. Delicious, we will go back.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you found the food and ambiance outstanding and delicious. Can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience!
Katie M. • 15 reviews
September 23, 2025
10/10Lovely place, delicious food, lovely decor/setting, service fantastic. A great addition to the area and we will definitely return. Thoroughly recommend.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you loved the place, delicious food, lovely decor, and fantastic service. It's great to hear we're a great addition to the area! We can’t wait to welcome you back, and thank you for the thorough recommendation!
Dorrie N. • 15 reviews
September 19, 2025
10/10We had a superb meal and really loved what has been done to the restaurant. The service was excellent and the manager is friendly and very good at explaining all that the restaurant has to offer.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the changes we've made to the restaurant. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service, and we're especially glad that our manager made your experience memorable by sharing all that we have to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another superb dining experience soon! Taberna do 16
Andrew W. • 16 reviews
September 13, 2025
9/10Lovely ambience. Someone has spent a fortune. Beautiful outside bar and soft sitting area. I’ve now been twice but today the service was poor. Not on the food but in bringing drinks. Three times we had to ask for a new bottle of wine BUT that happened twice. There were 6 of us and we ended up getting through three bottles. We were later charged for four. It was busy but they struggled to cope. On our first visit all ok but restaurant was much quieter. However food was really good. And we will definitely go again. Guys just sort the service out and you will have a top restaurant.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback and for visiting us twice! We're thrilled you love the ambience, the beautiful outside bar, and the soft seating area, and that you found the food really good. We understand it was busy, but struggling to cope is not the experience we aim for. We’re addressing staff training and organization to ensure smoother service, especially during peak times. We’d love to make this right. Looking forward to welcoming you back to a top restaurant! Gianni
Clive K. • 1 review
September 7, 2025
9.5/10As you see I marked you down 1 star on the service. Because the service was poor because it’s not very well organised you have more than enough staff but need organised to be more attentive especially !! if you need more wine replenishing 😩 Other than that excellent food and surroundings.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear the service felt disorganized and not attentive enough, especially with wine replenishment—that’s not the experience we aim for. We appreciate your kind words about the excellent food and surroundings! We’re addressing staff coordination and training to ensure a more attentive experience moving forward. Please reach out directly so we can make your next visit even better. Hope to see you soon!
Karola K. • 3 reviews
September 6, 2025
10/10Everything was perfect
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear everything was perfect for you. Can't wait to welcome you back for more! Gianni
Martin B. • 16 reviews
August 31, 2025
8.5/10Nice place, tasty food. Tiny portions of pasta. Tbf they did bring both me and my 12 year old a second portion after complaining
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the nice place and tasty food. We’re sorry to hear the pasta portions felt small, but we’re happy we could address it by bringing second portions for you and your 12-year-old. We’ll review our portion sizes to ensure a more satisfying experience. Hope to see you back for another tasty visit! Gianni
Amanda H. • 18 reviews
August 21, 2025
9.5/10Lovely decor and Ambiance , food great too
Edda B. • 11 reviews
August 20, 2025
9/10We will certainly return to this enjoyable restaurant.
Joanne M. • 34 reviews
August 25, 2025
10/10We love this restaurant. The starters are insane to the extent you might not want a main course. The team are great. Service can be a bit slow because it’s so popular
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the love! We're thrilled you’re crazy about our starters and enjoy the team’s vibe. Sorry about the slower service due to the popularity—we’re working to keep things snappy! Hope to see you back soon for more deliciousness. Gianni
Joao N. • 1 review
August 21, 2025
10/10Excellent food with so many Italian options. Beautiful terrace and also excellent service
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação tão positiva! É uma grande satisfação saber que apreciou a nossa comida, em particular as opções italianas, bem como o ambiente do nosso terraço e a qualidade do nosso serviço. Comentários como o seu são a nossa maior motivação para continuar a oferecer o melhor aos nossos clientes. Esperamos revê-lo em breve para mais momentos memoráveis no Gianni's.
Louise K. • 1 review
August 10, 2025
10/10Fantastic meal, food, service, setting and ambience all first class.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your outstanding feedback! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Gianni's — from the food and service to the setting and ambience. Your kind words mean the world to us and motivate our team to continue delivering first-class moments. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon.
Joanna K. • 1 review
August 16, 2025
10/10
+1Food was absolutely superb best risotto I have ever eaten. Setting perfect service great highly recommend
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the risotto — it's a dish we take great pride in. We're also delighted that you appreciated the setting and service. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience. Warm regards, Gianni
Craig H. • 4 reviews
August 13, 2025
10/10Absolutely excellent. We sat on the Terrace which was beautiful and still pleasant on a warm evening. Service was really well judged - attentive and well paced.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your evening on our terrace and found the atmosphere pleasant even on a warm night. It is particularly rewarding to know that you appreciated our service — we strive to be attentive yet unobtrusive, ensuring a perfectly paced dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Gianni's very soon for another exceptional experience. Warm regards,
Kerry G. • 2 reviews
August 11, 2025
10/10
Lovely restaurant, great food, lovely decor. The new Favourite.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambiance, and are honored to be your new favorite. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your kind words reaffirm our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Gianni's very soon for another lovely experience. Warm regards, The Management Gianni Vale do Lobo
ralph h. • 21 reviews
August 4, 2025
10/10our sixth visit to this restaurant. superb!
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly honored that you chose to visit us for the sixth time and are thrilled to hear that your experience was once again superb! It is guests like you who inspire us to constantly strive for excellence in every aspect of our service, cuisine, and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back for your seventh visit — and many more to come!
Gijs v. • 2 reviews
August 4, 2025
10/10
The ambiance, service, and quality of the food are excellent. Not the cheapest, but absolutely worth the price.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and quality of our food. At Gianni's, we strive to offer an exceptional experience that justifies the value we provide. Your recognition means the world to us and motivates our team to continue delivering excellence. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience.
Philip W. • 3 reviews
August 2, 2025
9/10Excellent food
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled you loved the food. Hope to see you back soon for another delicious experience! Gianni
Ivan L. • 1 review
July 26, 2025
6/10I had a nice dinner at Gianni. The food was good and the portions were fine, not too small, not overly generous. The atmosphere was enjoyable and the service was decent. That said, for the price, I was expecting a bit more in terms of either presentation, flavor complexity, or overall wow factor. It wasn’t a bad experience by any means, just not quite as impressive as the cost might suggest. A decent spot, but not exceptional.
Joe O. • 3 reviews
July 30, 2025
10/10The staff and food, large helpings but very nice Italian dish’s . Price is also good particularly for what you get , would recommend.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the great review! We're delighted you enjoyed the staff and our tasty Italian dishes. Appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back! Gianni
Suresh T. • 2 reviews
July 29, 2025
9.5/10Fantastic food experience in brilliant surroundings
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic food experience in our brilliant surroundings. Hope to see you back soon for more! Gianni
Colin H. • 1 review
July 28, 2025
10/10My first visit to Gianni and certainly not the last … The food, service and service was impeccable and very polite waiting staff. No pressure from anyone to rush you through your meal. A great lounge area to enjoy a pre dinner drink or cocktail and afterwards for dessert or coffee. Decoration is very well designed. A great evening for sure. Well done all at Gianni … Bravi Tutti !
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the fantastic review of your first visit to Gianni! We're overjoyed to hear you had an impeccable experience with our food, service, and polite staff, and that you felt no rush while dining. It's great to know you enjoyed the lounge area for pre-dinner drinks and post-dinner desserts or coffee, along with our well-designed decor. We're thrilled it was a great evening and can't wait to welcome you back for more—Bravi Tutti to you for the kind words Gianni
Simon H. • 4 reviews
July 27, 2025
7.5/10Great Food and Service but the most uncomfortable chairs I’ve experienced in a Restaurant, They need new pads for seat and back or , better still , get rid and buy some decent ones .A real shame as this is a welcome addition to a very competitive market
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thanks for the feedback! Thrilled you loved the food and service. Sorry about the uncomfortable chairs—we’re working on fixing that. Hope to see you back soon for a better experience! Gianni
ralph h. • 21 reviews
July 26, 2025
10/10Superb food, responsive friendly staff. great atmosphere !
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the superb food, friendly and responsive staff, and great atmosphere. Hope to see you back soon for more! Gianni
Chris M. • 1 review
July 22, 2025
5.5/10Service was terrible. We waited over 3 Hours for our main course. No proper apology and not even a goodwill gesture. Told over 1 hour after ordering that the mussels were no longer available. Wine wasn’t topped up at any point, We had to help ourselves. Had high hopes but sorely disappointed. Such a shame as food was actually excellent when it finally arrived. Sadly all too little too late by then…..
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the disappointing experience. The wait for your main course, the delay in communicating about the unavailable mussels, and the lack of attention to your wine service are unacceptable and far below our standards. We also regret that no proper apology or goodwill gesture was offered. While we’re glad you found the food excellent when it arrived, we understand it was too late to salvage the experience. We’re reviewing our kitchen and service processes to ensure this doesn’t happen again. To clarify, we always have a manager on-site, but we’re unaware of this issue being raised directly with them at the time, which could have allowed us to address it immediately. We’d love to make this right—please contact us directly to discuss a way to restore your trust. We hope to welcome you back for a much better experience. Gianni
Edward P. • 11 reviews
July 20, 2025
9/10Great quality food (and generous sizes), very friendly staff who all spoke fluent English (special mention to Maria who greeted us at the door and made us feel very welcome - she deserves a pay rise!) and amazing decor and ambience. The background music is very well chosen and at a perfect sound level - not too low and not to loud. It's not cheap, but I would return for more special occasions on a warm summer night.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and the warm welcome from our friendly staff—big shoutout to Maria for making you feel so at home! We're thrilled you loved the decor, ambience, and perfectly balanced background music. It's great to hear it all came together for a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more special summer nights! Gianni
McGee C. • 4 reviews
July 18, 2025
10/10Lovely outside space with a terrace for drinks and dining. Good choice of cocktails and a big menu. The food was delicious on every level and the service was great. We’re not rushed off our table which makes for a nice dining experience. The vibe was really nice with background music but not too loud. I’m sure this place will be very popular in no time. Can’t wait to go back.
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're happy that you enjoyed the terrace, the food, and great cocktail. It’s awesome to hear you loved the vibe. We’re excited to know you think we’ll be a hit—can’t wait to have you back for more! Gianni
Morag M. • 78 reviews
July 16, 2025
7/10The food was very good. I had clams followed by ravioli with sage and ricotta. However the service was dreadful. The waitress allocated to our table just didn't listen to what the guests said and didn't even apologise. And the service was painfully slow. At the beginning, the restaurant wasn't full and there were lots of waiters / waitresses standing around doing nothing, and not paying attention to the guests at all. When we did eventually get served, I wanted to ask for a spoon, but couldn't attract any attention. All in all it was still a nice evening and we enjoyed our meal, but it was a case of despite the service and not because of it!
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your evening and hope to make your next visit even better with improved service. Please reach out so we can ensure a top-notch experience next time! Gianni
Joan B. • 1 review
July 16, 2025
10/10Stunning terrace garden excellent food, great choice of wine, and lovely staff
Gianni - Vale do Lobo • Owner
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled you loved our stunning terrace garden, excellent food, wide wine selection, and lovely staff. Can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience! Gianni
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