Giovanni’s Pizza

Family owned and excellent pizza made the way pizza should be. Our entire family loves it and I do not mind the drive from Washington, IL… it is that much better than anything around here. If you eat in, you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Superb little gem in El Paso, Illinois. This place comes highly recommended by the locals; and they weren’t wrong. We’ve passed by El Paso for years and never knew of it’s existence. I was dining alone so I ordered a 10″ pizza with spinach, tomatoes, garlic crust and mozzarella cheese. For less than a buck, I added feta. The crust was light and flakey and perfectly cooked. The waitress was friendly and attentive, though I would have preferred my Blue Moon served with a glass and an orange slice as it’s traditionally served, rather than just the bottle.
At the register, upon paying my bill, the owner chatted me up and it wasn’t just me he spoke to; he personally visited every table of regulars and chatted them up too. Asking about their families, making sure they had everything they needed.
Don’t miss this great place in downtown El Paso.

Very good food, good service and cold beer. The pizza was awesome and the stuffed bread sticks were good too! We will definitely be back

If you live or are traveling through the area, you definitely need to stop at Giovanni’s. The pizza and service are great! They really do bring the taste of Italy to Central Illinois. Highly recommended!

The fact this place has 5 stars should be understood in a broader community context. Sadly the streek ends with me. Pizza was quite good (we had the Hot and Spicy)… pasta and sauce is apparently home made… but I’d stick with the pizza. Giovanni’s is likely the best food in the town… for more details refer to the guy who has traveled around the world.

Great Italian food, especially the pizza! Family owned and operated, so lots of attention to quality and customer service.

I’ve had pizza all over the world and Joe’s at Giovanni’s is still my favorite. The pizza is completely hand made, including the sauce, and is served at the table piping hot and fresh. The ratio of cheese to sauce is perfect, and the crust is delicious. Giovanni’s is ran by a genuine Italian family, which might account for their superb cuisine.
The only other pizza in El Paso is Casey’s, which is quite unappetizing, and Monical’s, which serves industrialized food. I’d happily make a trip from Bloomington-​Normal to Giovannis if pressed, because not only is the pizza incredible and more affordable, but El Paso has a nice historic downtown and mid-​town trail that makes for a nice small-​town walk. Giovanni’s has a large room that would be great for parties, and they’re located right on the historic Front Street if you are interested in seeing some small of the small local shops.
Five stars to the excellent pizza at Giovanni’s!