We are now closed Da Giovanni Groenplaats Antwerpen Italiaans restaurant

Da Giovanni Groenplaats

Antwerp - Centre
Jan Blomstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp

Phone. 03 225 00 96

info@dagiovanni.be

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Wednesday
11:00-23:30
Thursday
11:00-23:30
Friday
11:00-23:30
Saturday
11:00-23:30
Sunday
11:00-23:30
Monday
11:00-23:30
Tuesday
11:00-23:30

We are now closed Da Giovanni Eilandje Antwerpen Italiaans restaurant

Da Giovanni Eilandje

Antwerp - Next to Londenbrug
Kattendijkdok-Westkaai 41, 2000 Antwerp

Phone. 03 284 95 86

info@dagiovanni.be

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Wednesday
11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00
Thursday
11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00
Friday
11:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00
Saturday
15:30-22:00
Sunday
13:00-22:00
Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed

Italian traditions: pasta and more

Good food and cosy dining are ever so important in Italian culture. Lunch or dinner is the time of day to spend with your loved ones and catch up in a casual way. And we like to keep our Italian traditions alive, for we have many of them. That's why we like to focus here on cappuccino and - how could it be otherwise - pasta.

Are you coming to enjoy a delicious pasta in an Italian atmosphere?

Un cappuccino per favore

Italians drink cappuccino only in the morning, for breakfast with a cornet or croissant. After 11:00 am, they only drink coffee with little or no milk. The reason is extremely simple. The purpose of coffee after lunch or dinner is to help you digest your food better. Milk does just the opposite: it slows down the digestion process. So Italians no longer order a cappuccino after lunch.

Cut pasta? No way.

Chances are you cut your pasta before eating it. Yet that is not how it should be done according to Italian traditions. Italians don't find attacking pasta with a knife to be very elegant. So how should it be done? Twist the pasta around your fork using your plate or spoon. You will automatically create smaller portions you can then easily put in your mouth in one go. If you prefer small pasta, have a short variety, such as macaroni.

"Did you know that Italians do not start eating until everyone is seated at the table? It's a sign of respect to wait for each other, and in keeping with the Italian tradition of enjoying the meal together with your company."

Pasta every day

Pasta is an indispensable part of Italian cuisine. Italians usually eat it for lunch, but they also sometimes eat it in the evening as a side dish with meat and vegetables. Although the amount of pasta an Italian eats depends on personal preference, it is safe to say that pasta is on the menu every day in just about every family. For a day without pasta is a day not lived.

Come and taste our pasta? Benvenuti!

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The food was super delicious! Fast service and very friendly welcome. Really highly recommended!

You just imagine yourself in Italy for a moment. Delicious food. We were also very pleased with the prices for the quality and quantity we got. We will come back here!

20 years after my college days, I went back to eat here again. Nostalgia. The garlic butter as delicious as ever. I ate super delicious pasta vongole!

I find it very cozy at Da Giovanni. The food is ready quickly. In the meantime you can nibble the olives and bread with delicious butter. Prices are also just right. If you can't finish it, you can take the food home if you wish. The portions you get are more than filling, here you won't go home ...

Very tasty pizzas, well topped and bottom as it should be thin crispy and cooked. Very well trained service so carefree dining. Highly recommended!

Fantastic food, friendly service, real Italian atmosphere.

Very good food and friendly service!

Tasty pizzas, cozy atmosphere and good service. I even got a student discount :)

We are always satisfied when we eat here. The Italian waiters are always friendly and nothing is too much for them. You can eat delicious food here. It always tastes great.

Best pizza I ever ate! And the scampi are to die for!!!

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