THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Giovanni Ristorante Restaurant Review:
Giovanni is a lucky discovery for anybody cruising Ventura Boulevard for a casual place to recharge, and a blessing for the neighborhood locals who pack the intimate dining room. Named after the affable chef-owner’s father, whose black-and-white photos of family line the mustard-colored walls, this candlelit ristorante is a loving tribute indeed. The southern Italian fare is not fancy but...