Davanti Del Mar

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1. A

   AL

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   It was my wife’s 60th birthday and we ate here before. The meal started out good, but my wife’s dish was cold and had zero flavor. We returned it for the Brazino which was much better. I had the ossified Boca which was very good. The service just failed completely after our initial order was taken. It took ten minutes for a waitress to come over and we could explain the food was cold and no flavor in a pasta dish. I asked for some bread and it was stale. No butter, no cheese, no oil oil at an Italian restaurant. Really disappointed with the service and food quality. We will not be back.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry that your wife’s dish was served cold and lacked flavor. This is not the standard we strive for, and we’re glad the Branzino was more to your liking. We will review our kitchen processes to ensure better quality and temperature. We also apologize for the delay in service and will work with our team to improve communication and response times. We’ll address the bread issue and ensure the proper accompaniments are provided. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to deliver a better experience in the future. While we regret that we did not meet your expectations this time, we hope you might reconsider and allow us another opportunity to provide the high-quality experience we aim for.
   

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   Catie

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a big party of kids and adults at two different tables. The servers did an amazing job of handling both groups!
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded 7 days ago

   We’re thrilled to hear that our team did a great job handling your large party. It’s always our goal to provide excellent service to all of our guests, and we’re so glad that both the kids and adults had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Lee

   San Diego

   130 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   130 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Local favorite. Really a great atmosphere. Pollo Limoncello and Linguini Alfredo were great SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE was not as tasty as usual. Friendly service.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Pollo Limoncello, Linguini Alfredo, and the atmosphere. We’re sorry to hear that the Spaghetti Bolognese wasn’t up to your usual expectations, and we’ll be sure to review it. We appreciate your kind words about our service and look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Joanalia

   Central Coast

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Restaurant it’s super nice. The service is amazing and the food outstanding. We will definitely be back soon.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on December 2, 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our service and food. See you back soon!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 4, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall the experience is good. The restaurant need to improve on cocktails quality.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on November 8, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a good overall experience with us. We appreciate your comment about the cocktails and will take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and deliver an even better experience.
   

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   John

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for dinner prior to a movie like many others on Saturday night. The place was packed with a number of large parties for which this is a good place. Service was very energetic and excellent however the food was fair to good at best. However given its ambience and energy I'm not certain having excellent food would materially impact their business.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on November 4, 2024

   Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the energetic atmosphere and service during your visit. At our restaurant, food quality is a top priority for us, and we strive to deliver exceptional dishes every time. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll continue to work hard to ensure our food meets the high standards we set for ourselves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Jackie

   Hertfordshire

   143 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   143 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent staff as was too hot where we were seated and wasn’t a problem moving. Menu, food and service very good
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on November 4, 2024

   I'm so glad you were happy and enjoyed the food and service. See you on your next visit to San Diego!
   

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   Gary

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on October 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really good food! Great service! Very good value! We went with friends and had a lovely time!
   

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   Alexis

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had such an amazing experience at Davanti! It was my first time here. I chose this place online because they had room to accompany my party of 9 and the menu looked great online. When we arrived our server Edmundo was extremely inviting and attentive throughout our whole experience. He went above and beyond to serve us and checked on us always. The food was so delicious. We tried the pizzas, salad, pastas, and focaccia and had zero complaints. We didn’t have to wait very long for our food either, even with our large party. I can’t recommend this place enough, the ambiance was nice and i liked the halloween decorations! I would recommend this place for large parties (at reasonable times) and for a drink/date night. Thank you to the amazing staff, you made our visit unforgettable
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on October 13, 2024

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience at Davanti. We are delighted to know we made an impact, and we're glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. We can’t wait to welcome you and your party back for another memorable meal!
   

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    Sandra

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Really good authentic Italian food. We love the appetizer and the pizzas. Highly recommend this location as it’s easy to find and right across from the theaters.
    

    Davanti Del MarResponded on October 9, 2024

    Thank you Sandra. We are so glad you like it! See you soon.
    

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