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Come in and take a peak at one of New Orleans top ten fine dining and drinking experiences. Italian fine dining at its best in the French Quarter on Upper Decatur street. Join us  for an unforgettable culinary experience with award winning food, attentive service, and romantic atmosphere. We also have opera singers on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Cafe Giovanni is the perfect date restaurant and lounge or the perfect anytime restaurant and bar in New Orleans. We are an excellent choice for your private parties and rehearsal dinners.

 

Belli Baci Lounge is now open for your drinking pleasures. You'll be able to enjoy the best food and drink  with all the fun and atmosphere Chef Duke is notorious for delivering. Belli Baci Lounge delivers a cozy setting while waiting for your table. Stop by and enjoy one of our fresh juice cocktails or martinis. This is a wonderful addition that makes this establishment a one stop shop for diners looking for an easy and unforgettable experience.

Enjoy New Orleans finest Banquet Dining Experience in the Historic French Quarter. Cafe Giovanni is happy to provide banquet and private dining facilities for up to 200 guest. :

Please call Jen for prices, bar options, and more information.

(504) 529-2154
Chefdukescafegio@aol.com

       Three Courses Menu to include:

Choice of Soup or Salad

Choice of Three Entrees

Dessert

 

Four Course Menu to include:

Choice of Soup or Salad

Appetizer or Soup and Salad

Choice of Three Entrees

Dessert

 

Chef Duke's "Feed Me"

Six Course Tasting Menu that

Highlights Chef Duke's Award Winning Dishes

 

Soups

(choose one)

Oyster and Artichoke

Corn and Crawfish Bisque

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Cream of Tomato Basil

Italian Minestrone

Italian Wedding Soup

Shrimp and Mirleton

Seafood Bisque


Salads

(choose one)

Roman Caesar Salad

Served with Classic Caesar Dressing and Eggplant Croutons

 

Giovanni Salad

Mixed Gourmet Greens, Roma Tomato and a Spicy Mozzarella Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

Insalata Caprese

Sliced Tomato with Homemade Mozzarella in a Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

Chopped Italian Salad

Iceberg Lettuce Mix with Olivata, Roma Tomato, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese and Lemon Pepper

 

Add an Appetizer

(choose one)

 

Louisiana Crab Cakes

(seasonal)

With a Creole Menieure Sauce

 

Oysters Giovanni

Lightly Fried Louisiana Oysters on a Painted Stained Glass of Five Sauces

 

Veal Bolognese Ravioli

Four Cheese Ravioli in a Veal Meat Sauce

 

Eggplant LoCicero

A Napoleon of Breaded Eggplant, served with Crawfish and Shrimp in a Vodka Dill Cream Sauce

 

Shrimp Remoulade

Gulf Shrimp in a Creole Remoulade Sauce over Fried Green Tomatoes

 

Baby Soft Shell Crab

(seasonal)

With a Southern Comfort Tasso Cream Sauce

 

KC Baby Pork Shank

With a Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

 

Entrees

(choose three)

Pasta Gambino

Penne Pasta, Sautéed Rock Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Herbed Peppers in a 3 Cheese Cream Sauce

 

Chicken or Veal Marsala

Boneless Chicken Breast or Tender Provini Veal with a Sweet marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce, Penne Pasta Alfredo, and House Vegetables

 

Spicy Cajun Bayou Chicken

Blackened Chicken Breast with a Spicy Red Bean Sauce, Served with Rosemary Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables

 

Cajun Ah Ah (Pronounced "Ya Ya") Fish of the Day

Fresh Gulf Fish Spiced and Seared to Perfection with Chef Duke's wild and dirty Creole Rice and a Spicy Voodoo Shrimp Sauce

 

Roasted Duck Decatur

½ Roasted Duke in a Creole Dijon Mustard and White Cream Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and House Vegetables

 

Spaghetti A La Bolognese

Traditional Italian Meat Sauce with Ground Veal, Pork and Beef

 

Chef Duke's Roman Vegetarian Pasta

Papardelle Pasta with Broccoli, Artichokes, Portabella Mushrooms, and Asparagus Tips

 

Roasted Pork Loin

Pork Medallions Smothered in a Raspberry Chipotle Glaze, with Wild Mushroom Risotto, and House Vegetables

 

Quattro Formaggio Al Forno

Sautéed Breaded Chicken Breast Baked to a Golden Brown with Marinara and Four Cheeses Served with Penne Pasta and House Vegetables

 

Veal LoCicero

Sautéed Provini Veal with Shrimp in a Lemon Sauce comprised of Asparagus, Artichoke and Capers, served with Penne Pasta in a Marinara Cream Sauce and House Vegetables

 

Tornadoes of Beef

Medallions of Beef Tenderloin, Sautéed with a Brandy, Green Peppercorn, and Fois Gras Sauce, with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables

 

Fire Roasted Filet

Baby Bambino Filet served with Mushrooms Marsala Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and House Vegetables

 

Pepper Crusted Tuna

Fresh Tuna Steak with a Ginger Pepper Sauce, Oriental Noodles, and a Spinach Salad

 

One By Land Two By Sea

Choice Cut of Filet with Shrimp and Louisiana Fried Oysters, served with Mashed Potatoes and Marinated Portabella Mushrooms

 

Desserts

(choose one)

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Topped with a Southern Comfort Whiskey Sauce

Tiramisu

Cheesecake

Mini Crème Brule

Bavarian Cream

Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry


 

Belli Baci Lounge at Chef Duke's Café Giovanni is also the perfect place to Celebrate your special even we offer buffet style cocktail parties in Belli Baci.

 

Pasta, Hot dishes and salads stations are available as well as Hors d' Oeuvres.

 

All Salads and Entrees on Banquet Menu are Available Buffet Style.

 

Hors d' Oeuvres

Voodoo Chicken Wings

With a Sweet Spicy Chili Sauce

Proscuitto Pinwheels

With a Honey Mustard Sauce

Antipasto Platter

Marinated  Vegetables with Italian Meats

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Apple Smoked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Italian Sausage and Meatballs in Marinara

Oysters Giovanni

Crab Cakes

Shrimp Remoulade

 

Pizzas

Margherta-fresh basil, tomato, and mozzarella

Meat Pizza-Italian sausage and pepperoni

Vegetarian-mushroom, Peppers, Onions, tomato and Olives

Pannini Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan

Muffaletta

Meatball

 

*All Food and Beverage is subject to a 9.75% sales tax and 20% Gratuity

* All Prices are Subject to Change

 


117 Rue Decatur
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-529-2154; Fax: 504-528-9276
www.cafegiovanni.com

 
 

Belli Baci Happy Hour

Daily

2 for 1  domestic and well drinks

 

Belli Baci Tapas Menu

 

5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Now serving tapas in lounge!

 

Daily

5:30pm- 10:00pm

 

Fri. & Sat. nights

5:30pm - 12:00am

Closed on Sundays

and

Mondays until Sept 17th


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