Gio's deli

[VILLAGERBB]

Is it true that Gio sold his deli in Oxford, FL? If so, where did he go?

[Stu from NYC]

Uh oh. When they sold Giovanni the place was run into the ground very quickly.

[Normal]

We hope not. Love the saltimbocca!

[FloridaGuy66]

Even with Giovanni the place was hit and miss at times with service and being charged for menu items correctly.

On our last visit our bill was several dollars different than the menu prices and they said it wasn't their fault since they accidentally gave us the "old" menus. Even though by Florida law, a presented menu is a binding offer to a contracted price. The manager seemed to not understand or pretended to not understand what that means.

Either way, we will likely never go there again due to the above experience. I'm sure we weren't the only ones.

[scubawva]

Roberto’s, run by his brother who was formerly the chef at Giovani’s is better.

[Bogie Shooter]

Even with Giovanni the place was hit and miss at times with service and being charged for menu items correctly.

On our last visit our bill was several dollars different than the menu prices and they said it wasn't their fault since they accidentally gave us the "old" menus. Even though by Florida law, a presented menu is a binding offer to a contracted price. The manager seemed to not understand or pretended to not understand what that means.

Either way, we will likely never go there again due to the above experience. I'm sure we weren't the only ones.

Several dollars?

[FloridaGuy66]

Several dollars?

Around $3-4 per entree but that's besides the point. They were committing theft/fraud. Then they refused to fix it after being caught.

[Stu from NYC]

Food is ok but the back room has horrible acoustics can hardly hear yourself think

[Marmaduke]

Even with Giovanni the place was hit and miss at times with service and being charged for menu items correctly.

On our last visit our bill was several dollars different than the menu prices and they said it wasn't their fault since they accidentally gave us the "old" menus. Even though by Florida law, a presented menu is a binding offer to a contracted price. The manager seemed to not understand or pretended to not understand what that means.

Either way, we will likely never go there again due to the above experience. I'm sure we weren't the only ones.
Agreed. We'd NEVER go back if that happened to us.

It's totally illogical on their part.

It's not the customers fault! GET rid of the old menu's.

Thats a crazy excuse for a legit business, but mistakes happen, so they should've HONORED the menu prices and ditched the old menus.

Best Practice, Keep the customers happy!

[Marmaduke]

Around $3-4 per entree but that's besides the point. They were committing theft/fraud. Then they refused to fix it after being caught.
We've noticed (an Italian restaurant, who shall not be named) up on 441 went from 9.99 to 12.99 for a Cold Sub.

So, yes... several dollarsPer entree... but the issue is~JUST present the correct prices to your loyal and valuable customers, right?!

We've all noticed most restaurants which have had to raise their prices, after Covid hurt their businesses for so long.
Many of us discovered, ( if we didn't already know), that we can make great meals to enjoy at home! Imagine!

[ffresh]

Is it true that Gio sold his deli in Oxford, FL? If so, where did he go?

So, the OP posed the question above. So far, several comments but NO answer" (pretty much the usual IMHO) :shrug:

FredF

[Dan T]

Several dollars?

She’s asking about the Deli on 301 not the place that sold a couple years ago

[Bogie Shooter]

She’s asking about the Deli on 301 not the place that sold a couple years ago

So was I .

[BobGraves]

I heard a rumor that Gio's was coming to the new strip mall being built on Bigham Trail off Warmsprings between Fenney and DeSoto. Perhaps this can answer the OP on one of their questions, although I've seen nothing concrete on this... just a rumor.

[chuckpedrey]

I have dined in the back room more than once and always found it to be a delightful experience. The meal has ALWAYS been exceptional as well

[starflyte1]

Food is ok but the back room has horrible acoustics can hardly hear yourself think

A group of twenty had lunch in the back room. The temperature was a steady 62 degrees. Miserable.

[maistocars]

I heard a rumor that Gio's was coming to the new strip mall being built on Bigham Trail off Warmsprings between Fenney and DeSoto. Perhaps this can answer the OP on one of their questions, although I've seen nothing concrete on this... just a rumor.
Yep - I heard it from a friend of a friend it will be right next to the Trader Joe's.

[marennorge]

Never, ever had a bad meal at Gio’s. Food is delicious.

[LianneMigiano]

We've all noticed most restaurants which have had to raise their prices, after Covid hurt their businesses for so long. Many of us discovered, ( if we didn't already know), that we can make great meals to enjoy at home! Imagine!
Some of us need the respite from having to shop for, prepare, serve and clean up after all of those meals by ourselves! I'm 84 and I have a hard time even standing up for long - much less all of the other necessary activities involved in 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, FOREVER! AND....yes it's worth a 20% tip for those services, too! AND...I'm not mentally ready for Assisted Living YET!

[ROCKETMAN]

Off topic but I stop at Mesa Luna once a week, sometimes just a cold one. Every time I stop by 5pm the place is full and stays till around 630. Never advertise. Pizza it’s the worst choice, dry and no flavor. Pasta is great.

[Altavia]

I heard a rumor that Gio's was coming to the new strip mall being built on Bigham Trail off Warmsprings between Fenney and DeSoto. Perhaps this can answer the OP on one of their questions, although I've seen nothing concrete on this... just a rumor.

Gio's is one of our favorites also.

That location would be interesting. Since Bingham Trail is 25 mph, that location could be golf cart accessible.

[Stu from NYC]

A group of twenty had lunch in the back room. The temperature was a steady 62 degrees. Miserable.

Temps were fine the 3-4 x we went with a group. The problem was always a group of some 20 people talking so others at the other end of the table could hear. Horrible accoustics

[Nana2Teddy]

Some of us need the respite from having to shop for, prepare, serve and clean up after all of those meals by ourselves! I'm 84 and I have a hard time even standing up for long - much less all of the other necessary activities involved in 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, FOREVER! AND....yes it's worth a 20% tip for those services, too! AND...I'm not mentally ready for Assisted Living YET!
Amen!! Exactly what I was thinking when I read that comment. Hubby got to retire, why not me too? He doesn’t cook unless you count heating up food in a microwave, or making a sandwich. I don’t even enjoy cooking, which makes it even worse.

[AMB444]

Temps were fine the 3-4 x we went with a group. The problem was always a group of some 20 people talking so others at the other end of the table could hear. Horrible accoustics

Ive noticed that most restaurants in TV can be quite loud. Not sure why this is?

[Stu from NYC]

Ive noticed that most restaurants in TV can be quite loud. Not sure why this is?

Old folks tend to have poor hearing and compensate by talking louder.

There are things that can be done for this but seems like lots of restaurants will not make an investment to help accoustics.

This is why we dont there in a good size group. We would make sure we were sitting in main dining room

[Annie66]

According to CHAT GPT, "As of April 5, 2025, there is no publicly available information indicating that Gio's Deli and Mercato in Oxford, Florida, is being sold. The deli, incorporated in 2016, continues to operate under the management of Giovanni and Julie Manco. Recent reviews from April 2024 reflect ongoing operations and customer satisfaction."

It appears there is no public records of a pending sale.

[Kjbatl]

I heard a rumor that Gio's was coming to the new strip mall being built on Bigham Trail off Warmsprings between Fenney and DeSoto. Perhaps this can answer the OP on one of their questions, although I've seen nothing concrete on this... just a rumor.

Gios owner has owned the property on Brigham for a few years. It is the parcel just north of the wall around the villages houses so very possible he is ready to build

[AMB444]

Old folks tend to have poor hearing and compensate by talking louder.

There are things that can be done for this but seems like lots of restaurants will not make an investment to help accoustics.


Very true that many now have less hearing ability! I've had to lean in and say "what? what?" many times while dining here in TV. And my tablemates do the same. And the tables next to us. The sound then escalates. It's uncomfortable and I have a dear friend that won't even go with us to a local favorite country club because of it.

Smaller rooms, drapery, carpet all help with "absorbing sound". But that "cozy" style restaurant is difficult to find here in TV.

[Indydealmaker]

Ive noticed that most restaurants in TV can be quite loud. Not sure why this is?

One possibility: reduce your stay to advance table turnover.

[Stu from NYC]

One possibility: reduce your stay to advance table turnover.

Not about to go to a restaurant and feel rushed due to noise. Will go elsewhere

[laryb]

I run our Friday neighborhood offsite golf group. We would go to Gio's the first Friday of the month for lunch with a group of 10-15, and would reserve the back room. Everyone enjoyed the food and service, and lots of us would buy food to bring home (great bread and pastry). We plan on going again as a group when everyone returns in the fall. When we have the family come over, the kids always ask us to get a Gio's takeout pizza. I can't recall a better thick or thin pizza in this area

[loufromnewjersey]

Have always had great meals at both Giovannys and Gios. Their pizza, by my account and many other reviewers, is best in The Villages. Many on this post talk about everything except the food and the service.
Just look at how busy they always are.

[Jayhawk]

Ive noticed that most restaurants in TV can be quite loud. Not sure why this is?

Hearing aids not on.

:pepper2:

[Pondboy]

Gio's is one of our favorites also.

That location would be interesting. Since Bingham Trail is 25 mph, that location could be golf cart accessible.



Bingham is off limits (at this point) to golf carts. Most folks can’t drive 25 mph anyway. It’s single lane both directions. I don’t believe there is room to widen it for golf carts.

[Happyretiredgal]

I heard a rumor that Gio's was coming to the new strip mall being built on Bigham Trail off Warmsprings between Fenney and DeSoto. Perhaps this can answer the OP on one of their questions, although I've seen nothing concrete on this... just a rumor.

I hope your rumor mill is correct! Love their fresh mozzarella and fresh baked bread! Long drive for me so Warm Springs would be perfect!!

[bmcgowan13]

Food is ok but the back room has horrible acoustics can hardly hear yourself think

Being from NYC (Queens) for 7 years I am a bit surprised you would say OK...I thought (based on only 3 visits) is was barely passable. Maybe I'm used to the sandwiches and subs up in NYC and the North End of Boston. Small sandwiches but amazing zucchini fries.

Their signature Italian was no better than Subway.

They have great meats in the case and cheeses. Go for those for sure.

Too far for us in TV but Paul's Deli in Kississimme is great. Small hole-in-the-wall run by 3 sons and their mom. Nothing fancy but we gladly drove 45 minutes from west Orlando to go there 3-5 times a year.

[margaretmattson]

A few months ago, we ordered online from Gio's. There was a notice on their site that stated Gio's moving is a rumor. It went on to state that they will continue to serve as in the past, same hours, with no interruptions.

[Stu from NYC]

Being from NYC (Queens) for 7 years I am a bit surprised you would say OK...I thought (based on only 3 visits) is was barely passable. Maybe I'm used to the sandwiches and subs up in NYC and the North End of Boston. Small sandwiches but amazing zucchini fries.

Their signature Italian was no better than Subway.

They have great meats in the case and cheeses. Go for those for sure.

Too far for us in TV but Paul's Deli in Kississimme is great. Small hole-in-the-wall run by 3 sons and their mom. Nothing fancy but we gladly drove 45 minutes from west Orlando to go there 3-5 times a year.

If you compare food here to what we grew up on in NY not even close but we have had to adapt and lower our expectations.

Only Nappolinos will serve bread with a crust. How does an Italian restaurant serve bread with soggy crust. Sad.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If you compare food here to what we grew up on in NY not even close but we have had to adapt and lower our expectations.

Only Nappolinos will serve bread with a crust. How does an Italian restaurant serve bread with soggy crust. Sad.

This is one of the attractions to making my own garlic bread by using sub rolls from Publix. Their sub rolls have a pretty good crust.

[flusher]

Mezza Luna has crusty bread