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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
 

Chef Duke’s Antipasti
Chef Duke’s Spicy Caprese Seafood Plate $14.95
Variety of Crab, Shrimp, & Crawfish in a Spicy Creamy Sauce over a Sliced Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Chilled Seafood Martini $14.95
Jumbo Crabmeat, Crawfish, Broiled Shrimp, & Homemade Remoulade Sauce

Shrimp & Grits $12.95
Sweet & Spicy Gulf Shrimp on top of a Grit Cake

Eggplant LoCicero $13.95
Sautéed Louisiana Gulf Shrimp & Crawfish in a Dill-Herb Vodka Sauce & Fried Eggplant

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 Ravioli 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 Remoulade Sauce
 

Baked Garlic Bread $4.95
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 Stuffing, Grilled Shrimp, & Vine Ripe Tomatoes

Chopped Italian Salad $8.95
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Olivata, Lemon Juice & Anchovies

Caesar Salad $8.95
With Eggplant Croutons


Pasta Entrées


Spaghetti a la Bolognese $21.95
Traditional Italian Meat Sauce with Ground Veal, Pork and Beef


Cajun Angel Hair $23.95
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
Penne Pasta, Louisiana Gulf Shrimp, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Herbed Peppers
In a Three Cheese Cream Sauce

* Entrées *


Fire Roasted Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops $27.95
Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops Served with Mango Chutney and 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
Marinated Portabella Mushroom, Fried Green Tomato, & Southern Style Grits with Sweet & Spicy Shrimp & Arugula Salad


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


Piccata
Chicken- $23.95, Pork- $25.95, Veal- $27.95
Chicken, Pork Loin or Veal with a Lemon, Butter Caper Sauce with Penne Pasta


Marsala
Chicken- $23.95, Pork- $25.95, Veal- $27.95
Chicken, Pork Loin, or Veal with a Sweet Marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce with Penne Pasta


LoCicero
Chicken -$25.95, Veal -$27.95
Sautéed Veal or Chicken with Shrimp in a Lemon Sauce Comprised of Asparagus, Capers, Mushrooms, & Artichokes


Grilled Lamb Chops - $32.95
Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese Polenta
 

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
*A $3/person entertainment fee will be added to bill on Friday & Saturday nights 6:30-9:30

 

Ask your server for this evening’s seafood specials

 

Giovanni Sides

Sautéed Garlic Spinach $8.95

Roasted rosemary potatoes $7.95

House Risotto $14.00

Polenta with goat cheese $8.00

Grilled Tuscany Vegetables $12.95

 

Desserts
 

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Tiramisu

Chocolate Lava Cake

Zabaglione Berries

Strawberry Cheese Cake

 

 

 

Executive Chef

Duke LoCicero

 

 
 
 
 

Belli Baci Happy Hour

Daily

2 for 1  domestic and well drinks

$5 Cocktails.

 

5:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Now serving tapas in lounge!

 

Daily

5:30pm- 10:00pm

 

Fri. & Sat. nights

5:30pm - 12:00am


Upcoming Events



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