Italian restaurant brand Giovi Fine Food is making its presence felt in the Southern Lakes with the opening of its fourth restaurant, this time in Wānaka.

 Bambina by Giovi at 72 Ardmore Street Wānaka is the company’s first foray into the town with other successful businesses already operating in Queenstown, Frankton and Arrowtown. 

Giovi Fine Food co-owner Giovanna Boventi says she is pleased to bring her special style of fresh, homemade pasta including ravioli and lasagna as well as pizza and other Italian menu items to Wānaka.

“After successfully serving locals and tourists at Farelli’s by Giovi in Queenstown, Giovi Frankton in Remarkables Park and more recently at our new Bianca by Giovi in Arrowtown we are delighted to be offering a piece of Italy right in the heart of Wānaka.”

The Bambina by Giovi menu is similar to the other Giovi restaurants and features some of Giovanna’s favourite dishes with a focus on homemade, quality dishes at a reasonable price.

“Bambina by Giovi is a restaurant for everyone from locals and tourists to large groups or for weekday working lunches,” she says. “It is a place to spend time sampling real Italian food and wine and of course some typical lively Italian atmosphere.”

“Our chefs impress even the most discerning food and wine connoisseurs with authentic dishes while families seeking a pleasant place to enjoy a delicious pizza in a warm atmosphere or in the outside patio are well catered for.”

The restaurant serves some of the best Italian wines directly imported by Giovanna’s family alongside favourite Italian cocktails such as Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz and Negroni. 

Open every day for lunch from 12.00pm – 3.00pm with dinner service from 5.00pm – 8:30pm Bambina by Giovi also features an elegantly appointed lounge for private events and dinners.

Bookings at www.giovifienfood.co.nz