Between campus plans
HPU visits, errands, and family days can use a lunch stop that feels local and easy.
lunch • campus visits • Market days • local break
Lunch in High Point NC
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and a High Point lunch plan that works for campus visits, Market days, local breaks, and midday groups.
Quick credibility check
Yes, there are receipts.
Lunch is not a throwaway meal. The badges politely agree.
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Featured by Our State
High Point local favorite with pasta, pizza, and seafood called out
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Triad “Best Italian Restaurant” Mention
Noted through Our State's High Point coverage
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20+ Years Serving High Point
A long-running local go-to, not a new restaurant trying to go viral
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Award-Winning Italian Restaurant
Described by Visit High Point as award-winning and welcoming
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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Signal
Traveler-review strength and top-property performance receipts
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Certified Autism Center Resource
Included in Visit High Point's inclusive dining resources
Why Giannos works
Lunch should be easy without feeling like an afterthought
Lunch needs to be easier than dinner without becoming forgettable. Giannos works when the table wants something satisfying in the middle of the day: pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and lighter options that still feel like a real meal.
Tonight’s craving
Lunch needs to be easier than dinner without feeling like an afterthought. Giannos works when the table wants something satisfying in the middle of the day: pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and lighter options that still feel like a real meal.
Best table fit
Works when the table wants a clear direction but still needs enough options for different appetites.
What to add
Shareables, salads, pasta, steak, pizza, beer, or cocktails can make the meal feel more complete.
Good for visitors
Useful for HPU families, High Point Market guests, local diners, or groups depending on the night.
Smart first move
Open the current menu before heading over so the table already has a plan.
What the table can look like
A table with room for different appetites
Some meals begin with a craving. Others begin with a calendar, a campus visit, a client dinner, or a family gathering. Giannos works best when the food makes the plan feel easy, generous, and worth slowing down for.
Good to know
Lunch that still feels like a real meal
A good lunch should be easy to choose, quick enough for the day, and satisfying enough that it does not feel like a placeholder. Giannos gives lunch more range than a basic stop.
- Good for HPU visitors, Market visitors, locals, and midday group meals.
- Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and pasta give the table several directions.
- Works when the day calls for something casual but still worthwhile.
Make the day easier · Midday Utility
Keep lunch useful, satisfying, and easy to choose
Lunch has to work inside the day, not take over the day. For campus visits, Market schedules, work breaks, errands, and local meetups, Giannos gives the table a midday choice that still feels like real food.
- Useful when lunch has to fit between campus plans, workdays, Market appointments, errands, or local meetups.
- Keeps the choice simple without reducing the meal to a throwaway stop.
- Gives the table enough directions: pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, lighter options, and drinks when appropriate.
Open the menu before the day gets away from you, especially when lunch has to fit between plans.
Helpful ideas
Lunch that does not feel like a throwaway meal
Lunch often has less time than dinner, but it still deserves food that feels chosen instead of rushed.
Between Market appointments
Market visitors need meals that fit the schedule without turning lunch into a project.
For local midday breaks
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and pasta give lunch more range than a basic stop.
Plan the night
Make lunch easy before the day gets away
Lunch should be quick to choose and satisfying enough to keep the day moving. Start with the menu and pick the direction before everyone is hungry.
See the MenuReceipts, because vibes are not a ranking factor
Lunch proof for people who refuse to waste a midday meal
Lunch should not feel like a calendar accident. These proof points show Giannos has the local reputation, menu range, and visitor-friendly confidence to make the midday meal count.
Our State · Triad's “Best Italian Restaurant” mention
Triad's “Best Italian Restaurant” mention
Our State tells High Point visitors to try the pasta, pizza, and seafood dishes that made Giannos the Triad's “Best Italian Restaurant.” Translation: this is not a random pasta bunker with a logo. People have been told to go here.
Our State · Local favorite for more than 20 years Local favorite for more than 20 yearsOur State also describes Giannos as High Point locals' go-to Italian restaurant for more than 20 years, with wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and specials doing the heavy lifting.
Visit High Point · Award-winning Italian restaurant Award-winning Italian restaurantVisit High Point describes Giannos as an award-winning Italian restaurant that has served the Triad for over 20 years, known for stone-oven pizza, pasta, Italian sandwiches, and a welcoming dining room.
Visit High Point · Certified Autism Center / inclusive dining resource Certified Autism Center / inclusive dining resourceGiannos is included in Visit High Point's Certified Autism Destination dining resources, giving families and sensory-sensitive visitors another reason to feel confident choosing it.
Visit High Point / High Point Discovered · Community story with real local roots Community story with real local rootsA Visit High Point feature calls Giannos a beloved Italian gem, highlights the team, community, and consistency behind the restaurant, and notes that Giannos partners with and caters for High Point University, High Point Market, schools, nonprofits, and local organizations.
Tripadvisor · Traveler-review strength Traveler-review strengthTripadvisor shows a strong traveler-review profile for Giannos, including a high High Point restaurant ranking and a Travelers' Choice explanation tied to consistently strong reviews and top-property performance. Search engines love receipts. Humans do too.
Restaurantji · Review-volume and menu-favorite signal Review-volume and menu-favorite signalRestaurantji shows Giannos with hundreds of ratings and customer favorites ranging from baked spaghetti and chicken parmigiano to firecracker Thai shrimp, chicken marsala, French onion soup, and blackened chicken. That is a lot of forks voting yes.
Guest voice
What lunch guests want before the day moves on
Lunch review themes should be useful, not dramatic. The page needs to show that Giannos can make midday food feel chosen instead of rushed.
Useful inside the day
Lunch has to fit between campus visits, Market appointments, work breaks, errands, and local plans.
More than a placeholder
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and lighter options make lunch feel like a real meal.
Check the menu first
The best conversion path is simple: look at the current menu before heading over.
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When dinner is bigger than dinner
Make lunch easy before the day gets away
Lunch should be quick to choose and satisfying enough to keep the day moving. Start with the menu and pick the direction before everyone is hungry.
Planning lunch in High Point?
Open the menu before you head over, especially if lunch has to fit between campus, Market, work, or errands.
FAQ
Questions people ask before choosing Giannos
Is Giannos good for lunch in High Point?
Yes. Giannos works for lunch when diners want pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, or a satisfying midday meal.
Is Giannos good for lunch near HPU?
Yes. It can work for campus visits, family errands, student meals, and parents in town.
Is Giannos useful during High Point Market lunch breaks?
Yes. Market visitors can use Giannos for lunch, group meals, and planned catering depending on timing.
What should I order for lunch?
Start with the menu and look for pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, or lighter options that fit your day.
Can lunch work for groups?
Yes. Groups can start with the menu, and larger or timed meals can use events or catering.