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Davanti Enoteca - Reviews
12955 El Camino Real, 92130 San Diego
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Price per Person
- $81–$90
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- Casual Outing
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- Colleagues
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Quiet
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Fun Company Dinner with Great Drinks
Had a fun small company dinner here. The cocktails were good, their wine list is impressive, and several of the dishes were excellent while others were on par with what you would see at similar restaurants. Would definitely be happy to go back.
- cocktails8
- wine list9
- dishes8
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Visit Type
- Dine-in
2
Service Lacking, Food Just Okay
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the service was good, the food was just okay. My main issue, however, was leaving my wallet behind.
I'm bothered that nobody checked the OpenTable reservation to call me; it felt lazy and like bad business. Because of this, I will not be dining here again.
- food5
- service7
- wallet2
- OpenTable reservation3
- business2
Service Intent
- Quick Meal
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Davanti's: My Favorite Italian Spot
Davanti’s has become my favorite Italian restaurant. My experience was amazing, with exceptional service, delightful drinks, and especially outstanding food. If you are ever in Delmar and planning to go to Cinepolis for a movie, I highly recommend stopping by Davanti's for a bite before or after the movie.
- service10
- drinks9
- food10
Service Intent
- Regular Visit
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Amazing Food, Service, and Ambiance!
My experience at Davanti was fantastic! The customer service was great, and we've been there several times. The pasta, crab cakes, and salmon were absolutely amazing.
The ambiance was also wonderful, and I truly loved the entire experience. Keep up the great work!
- customer service10
- pasta10
- crab cakes10
Service Intent
- Solo Dining
Group Size
- Solo
Visit Type
- Dine-in
6
Inconsistent Bartender Service
My first experience at this restaurant was a couple of days ago, and the food was good. I was dining alone and chose to sit at the bar, where the bartender was awesome – a nice, respectful guy with a good personality. However, my visit today, 11/8/25 at 4 pm, was different.
I encountered a bartender who seemed to have no personality and was, in my opinion, rude. She acted as if serving customers was a chore. In the future, I won't return if she is working behind the bar.
- food7
- bartender9
- service2
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Excellent Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly nice. Our server, Jorge, was amazing.
I would give it a 10/10 and highly recommend it.
- food10
- staff10
- server10
Price per Person
- $61–$70
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
3
Mediocre Food, High Prices, Good Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. While the service was good, the food and wine were mediocre, especially considering the price. I was surprised by the additional charges on top of the already high cost of the meal, making the overall value questionable.
The food and wine were not worth the price paid, with each person spending around $50 on food and $17 per glass of wine. Despite the quiet atmosphere, the value proposition was disappointing.
- service5
- atmosphere5
- food3
- wine3
- price2
Price per Person
- $41–$50
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
3
Disappointing Bread and Chicken
My experience at this restaurant was largely disappointing. We started with the Tuscan bread board, which was essentially just bagged sourdough bread with butter. It felt more like a casual breakfast at home than a restaurant-quality dish, especially given the price.
For my entrée, I ordered the chicken parm from the featured menu. Unfortunately, the chicken tasted like a premade frozen cutlet, which was surprising considering the cost. To add to the issues, my wife's pasta was undercooked.
On a positive note, the spaghetti served with her dish was flavorful with a nice garlicky touch, and the restaurant was very accommodating for vegetarians, offering a dedicated menu or section. They also have free parking and plenty of spaces, and we experienced no wait time.
- spaghetti8
- vegetarians9
- Parking options9
- Tuscan bread board2
- chicken parm2
- wife’s pasta2
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
2
Disappointing Meal, Nice Server
My experience at this restaurant was unfortunately one of the worst meals I’ve had. We ordered the bruschetta, lobster ravioli, and the carne pizza. The bruschetta was flavorless, the lobster tasted like it could have been canned tuna, and the pizza reminded us of Chuck E.
Cheese. My husband, who usually eats anything, couldn’t even finish our food. While the server was very nice, the food quality was extremely disappointing for a $90 meal.
We will not be recommending this restaurant to friends.
- server8
- bruschetta2
- lobster ravioli2
- carne pizza2
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Warm Welcome, Excellent Service!
My experience at this restaurant was incredibly positive, largely due to the warm and welcoming nature of the owners, Enzo and Liz. Our server, Jorge, was exceptionally attentive and friendly. This is a must experience!
- owners10
- server10
- experience10
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