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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.

 
Let Chef Duke Feed You
Appetizer sized courses designed especially for you.
 Truly the best way to enjoy
an evening at Café Giovanni
 

Café Giovanni’s Antipasti

 Spicy Caprese Seafood Plate $14.95

Louisiana Crab, Shrimp, & Crawfish in a Spicy Creamy Sauce over a Sliced Tomato & Mozzarella

 

Chilled Seafood Martini $14.95

Jumbo Crabmeat, Crawfish, Boiled Shrimp, & Homemade Remoulade Sauce

 

Bruschetta $8.95

Baked Bread with an Italian-Style Relish Topped with Cheese

 

 Oysters Giovanni $12.95

Multi-Award Winning Appetizer of Lightly Battered Fried Louisiana Oysters

Served on a Painted Stained Glass of Five Sauces

 

Tuscany Asparagus $12.95

Wrapped in Prosciutto, Stuffed With Mozzarella, Fried & Served

With a Sun-Dried Pumpkin Seed & Basil Pesto

 

Chef Duke’s Pasta of the Day $16.95

 

Giovanni’s Cannelloni $14.95

Stuffed with Beef, Pork, Veal, Cheese, Eggplant & Pine Nuts

 

Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushroom $13.95

Honey Balsamic Marinade & Served with Bruschetta

 

Fried Green Tomato $11.95

Served with Two Different Remoulade Sauces- French & New Orleans Style

 

Cheesy Baked Garlic Bread $5.95

Hot and Fresh from the Oven!

 

Insalate

Crabmeat Sicilian Salad $14.95

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Gourmet Greens, Roma Tomatoes, & Olivata Vinaigrette

 

Insalate Caprese $10.95

Sliced Tomatoes with Homemade Mozzarella, Pesto & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

 

Seafood/Avocado Salad $14.95

Stuffed Half Avocado with a Spicy Crabmeat, Grilled Shrimp, & Vine Ripe Tomatoes

 

Chopped Italian Salad $8.95

Iceberg Lettuce, Olive Oil, Cucumbers, Tomato, Olivata, Lemon Juice & Anchovies

 

Caesar Salad $8.95

With Eggplant Croutons

 

Ask us about our (6) course tasting menu & pre fixe menu(s)     

 

NO SEPARATE CHECKS.

GRATUITY OF 18% MAY BE ADDED TO PARTIES 8 OR MORE

                                               

Pasta Entrées

Spaghetti a la Bolognese $21.95

Traditional Italian Meat Sauce with Ground Veal, Pork & Beef

 

Cajun Angel Hair $23.95

Spicy Andouille, Tasso, & Shrimp with Rosemary Olive Oil Sauce

 

Absolute Pasta $24.95

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp & Sea Scallops in a Vodka Cream Sauce Served with Angel Hair Pasta

 

Meatballs and Spaghetti $21.95

Chef Duke’s Meatballs with Marinara & Spaghetti Pasta

 

Pasta Gambino $22.95

Rock Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, & Herbed Peppers in a Three Cheese Cream Sauce with Penne Pasta

 

Entrées

Grilled & Roasted Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops $27.95

Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops Served with Mango Chutney & a Lemon Citrus Sauce

 

Pesce Venetian - $27.95

Grilled Fresh Fish of the Day with Louisiana Crabmeat & Vermouth Sauce

 

Southern Style Louisiana Voodoo Shrimp $25.95

Shrimp in a Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Portabella Mushroom, Fried Green Tomato, & Southern Cheese Grits

 

Quattro Formaggio al Forno

Veal $26.95, Chicken $23.95, or Eggplant $22.95

Sautéed Breaded Veal, Chicken, or Eggplant Baked to a Golden Brown with Four Cheeses

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                       Duck Classico  $27.95

Roasted Half Duck Served with a Sweet Marsala Roasted Garlic Glaze & Mashed Potatoes

 

Shrimp Ducky $28.95

Grilled Louisiana Shrimp with Marinated Cajun Duck Breast & Spicy Tasso Mushroom Sauce

 

Piccata

Chicken $23.95, Pork $25.95, Veal $27.95

Chicken, Pork, or Veal with a Lemon Caper Sauce & Penne Pasta

 

Marsala

Chicken $23.95, Pork $25.95, Veal $27.95

Chicken, Pork, or Veal with a Sweet Marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce & Penne Pasta

 

LoCicero

Chicken $25.95, Veal  $27.95,

Grilled Eggplant $23.95

Sautéed Veal, Chicken, or Grilled Eggplant with Shrimp in a Lemon Sauce Comprised of Asparagus, Capers, Mushrooms, & Artichokes

                                                         

Duke’s Filet - $32.95

Fire Roasted Filet with a Brandy Foie Gras & Green Peppercorn Sauce with Mashed Potatoes

 

NO SEPARATE CHECKS.

GRATUITY OF 18% MAY BE ADDED TO PARTIES 8 OR MORE

 Ask us about our (6) course tasting menu & pre fixe menu(s)                                                                                     

 
 
 
 

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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