Weddings, Bridal Showers
Bar/Bat Mitvahs - Special OccasionsThe Ultimate Destination for Distinctive Celebrating
Celebrations of Life Become Memories of a Lifetime
Whether a wedding of 350, kosher bar or bat mitzvah, of 200, or a rehearsal or retirement dinner of 20, your magical day will be planned and executed by our seasoned team with the care and professionalism that only JoAnn and Sal Latorraca‑and of course, Giovanni himself – can provide.
In fact, our entire family is dedicated to making every dream come true – focusing on one event at a time…yours, even accommodating onsite ceremonies.
All Formal Dining menu packages (except wine cellar tasting dinners) include the following services and amenities:
- Maître d‘ Service to coordinate your entire event
- Cocktail reception based on menu
- Complete dinner menu
- Choice of a special cake | dessert
- Tuxedoed, white gloved banquet staff
- Floor length tablecloths with host’s choice of satin strip overlays and napkins
- The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s monogrammed table seating cards & directional maps for invites
- Uniformed coat check attendant
- For Brides: Spacious Bridal Suite with private entrance and bridal attendant
- For Bar/Bat Mitzvahs: Customized junior menu available
In addition to the three dynamic dinner packages, additional menus are available to further tailor your event
About Us
“For some families entertaining is like breathing. And our family has a history of breathing life into special occasions for generations.
My father, Giovanni Gabriele, came to the United States from the small Italian town of Potenza. Like many immigrants, Giovanni brought what he knew to start his new life here in America—fine food and entertaining. From washing dishes in a well-known restaurant, Giovanni’s passion to own his own restaurant grew and in 1977 he opened Giovanni’s in Stamford.
Ten years later he added a second, The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Each step was made possible by the dedicated following of loyal patrons—and might I add, the active participation of his three lovely daughters.
Recently my husband Sal and I took over the daily operations, under Giovanni’s ever-watchful eye, and we are dedicated to building on the family tradition. Who knows, one day one of our four sons may continue the family business since entertaining is what we do and who we are.”
Ciao, JoAnn Latorraca