Giovi Italian Restaurant at Remarkables Park and Farelli’s by Giovi at Steamer Warf in the Queenstown CBD are geared up for winter providing authentic food to locals and visitors in their family style Italian eateries.

“Here you can enjoy the truly Italian atmosphere with family and friends and start the experience with our Italian signature cocktails prepared by our professional barman,” says Mauro Balzarini who together with his wife Giovanna Boventi owns the popular restaurants.

“ Following the cocktails go on to choose a variety of succulent dishes that Giovanna has prepared for guests and are skilfully crafted by our expert chefs so diners can find something ideal to recharge their energy after a day on the mountains.”

Dishes include homemade rich Angus beef ravioli, traditional spaghetti bolognese, an all-time favourite tagliatelle carbonara, risotto porcini mushroom along with popular gourmet pizza in many variations.

A selection of homemade desserts and sweet treats finish off the dining experience.

Mauro says the restaurants have a variety of exclusive Italian wines including vintages from Giovanna’s own family vineyard in Italy.

“They include La Montina Rosso Dei Dossi and Nebbiolo DOCG alongside many others. We also stock a range of draught beers including Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Giovi’s own local pilsner made by Queenstown brewing company Altitude.”