I like the ambience. It's vibrant. We went with some friends and it was good. The food was above average but the presentation was great. Friendly staff.
Breakfast was ok. Nice omelette and potatoes. Also had lunch here and really enjoyed the meatball sandwich. The meatballs were tender and well seasoned with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. Good sandwich to share. It's big.
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+3.5
Had dinner here on a Friday night. The service was excellent! Very attentive and courteous. However I found my actual meal underwhelming. The veal meatballs were very flavorful. The pasta was less than thrilling. Over all I had a good time and I really enjoyed how wonderful the service but I have had better Italian meals.
Yum! I hosted a company meal here tonight. Everyone loved the food, enjoyed their time and left happy!
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to try out the River North location. The menu was the same although the atmosphere was a little different. The feel was slightly darker and trendier that the Little Italy counterpart. The food was excellent as was our service. They have this interesting setup with Glazed and Infused next door, but it's not like we had any room to take advantage of that. Make sure to check it out if you're nearby.
Overall: Great option for larger parties and 'safe bet' Italian cuisine, Davanti delivers a quality experience overall.
The good: Tons of seating and a really fascinating atmosphere. Very rustic vibes. The menu varies well and isn't too overwhelming, with options for everyone. The portion sizes are just right. The prosciutto pizza is fantastic, and the pasta is fresh and perfect texture-wise.
The not-so-good: The music was, unfortunately, 80s rockish. Sitting there dining, I was craving more appropriate Italian-esque music. The waiter was slow to conclude the checkout process. The chicken sole mio was disappointing in terms of taste.
Atmosphere: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Food: 8/10
The San Diego location is better, but I still enjoyed the focaccia from here. Definitely share it with people because it's huge.
Good cocktails and a cozy atmosphere. Great service. Food looks good but not sure as we didnt eat this time...just cocktails.
Hands down, the best breakfast/brunch I have had in years! Still sitting at our table and can't wait to come back!
Nice ambiance. Food was good! Excellent bakery!
Fantastic meal. No waiting. Came here with a work group. Our server recommended ordering many dishes for the table as the portions are small plates. Everything we ordered was delicious. Favorite item was the Orecchiete pasta. They make the noodles in house. The risotto was a close second. Favorite appetizer was the prosciutto and veal meatballs. Great meal, great price, excellent service.
My companion had the steel cut oats with yogurt and she loved it. The fruit that accompanied it was fresh and sweet.
I had the traditional, two eggs sausage potatoes and toast. The potatoes were thinly cut, cooked semi firm and seasoned with an Italian twist, very tasty. The eggs were done over light and cooked perfectly. The two sausage links were perfect portion. Overall great experience at a hotel restaurant.
The ambience is was nice and relaxing, with windup seating facing the street so naturel light enters the room.
The value was reasonable, again taking into account is in a hotel but you have the convenience!
This place is definitely a one of my go to's for breakfast and/or brunch. They start serving alcoholic beverages at 7:30 AM which is a gift on an early Saturday or Sunday.
It's always easy to get a table in the daytime and is attached to Glazed & Infused as well as the Marriott.
The service is generally good and quick but they done rush you and and the booths are spacious and very comfortable.
The food is also delicious. Some of the best scrambled eggs I've ever had! The steak and eggs are also great and the side of sausage and roasted grapes is must order for the table!
They also have regular breakfast items such as bagels, egg sandwiches and some sweeter items if that's what you enjoy with your morning mimosas!
The food was great. The octopus was awesome! I deducted 1 star because of understaffing. The waiter was good, but the management is just under staffing. I note only 1 main waiter serving the entire place, assisted by 3-4 silent servers who presumably are cheaper and don't know the menu - nor English. C'mon, food is good, but don't skimp on staffing!
The risotto was INCREDIBLE! I loved it. The energy of the place, the staff, the drink, my meal: all STELLAR. The spritzer I had was also perfect. Chad was the manager that came to see me at the bar and I raved then too! I'll be back for sure
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