Davanti Del Mar

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   Norm

   VIP

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Servers were too busy to notice a lack of utensils which we fetched or the lack of water. Fish was okay. Pizza and flatbreads are best. Salads good.
   

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   Aidan

   San Diego

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   An hour and 20 minutes for food. Another party same size and same order plus more arrived 20 minutes later and received food 20 minutes earlier. Waiter was dismissive and did not attempt to apologize. Terrible service.
   

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   Debby

   VIP

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a great dinner here but we’re seated on the patio.. it was a little noisy and tables were very close together.
   

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   Marilyn

   San Diego

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

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

   We always enjoy Davanti. Especially appreciate so many fantastic vegetable options and that they now offer zero proof options for many of their cocktails. Service is always terrific and very friendly.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on February 6, 2025

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy dining with us at Davanti. It's great to know that you appreciate our vegetable options and the zero-proof cocktails we've added to the menu. We always strive to provide excellent service, and we're so glad it made your experience even better. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Mila

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 25, 2025

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

   My reservation ment nothing to this place. My table for 5 was not available. They did not read my request either. We had to wait for 15 minutes to be seated on the enclosed patio but my request was for a table inside of the restaurant. And it was a birthday party celebration. The food was good.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on January 26, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so sorry to hear that there was confusion with your reservation, especially for such a special occasion and that you had to wait 15 minutes. It seems there may have been some misunderstanding regarding your request for an "inside" table. Our enclosed patio may have been interpreted as part of the indoor space, and we apologize for the mix-up. That said, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food! We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time. Thank you again for your comments and for celebrating with us!
   

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   Reba

   VIP

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on January 24, 2025

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

   Our server was excellent but spread too thin. The food was mediocre. The burger was watery for some mysterious reason— maybe the HUGE pile of arugula on top that I promptly removed so I could take a bite— and the cheese was strange— rubbery, like halloumi, but not halloumi. I removed it also. I couldn’t taste the bacon jam at all. Maybe they forgot it? My daughter had the artichoke dish and the cauliflower steak. Also disappointing. The French fries tasted like the frozen variety, not fresh. The place filled up after we arrived so perhaps they’re pasta and pizzas are better? We will not return.
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on January 26, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your server. Regarding the burger, we use cheese curds, which have a different texture compared to other cheeses, so that could explain the difference you noticed. We also aim to balance the flavors of the bacon jam, and if you couldn’t taste it, we’ll take a closer look at how we’re preparing it. We appreciate your feedback on the artichoke dish and cauliflower steak as well and will review those dishes with the kitchen team. Keep in mind you can always ask your server to exchange your dish for something else if you didn't really like it. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future, maybe for one of our pasta or pizza dishes. Thanks again for your review!
   

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   Crystal

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

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

   Delicious food and drinks! Had the bolognese and loved it 😊
   

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   sophia

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 5, 2025

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

   Amazing best food ever!! The service is also amazing. You must try the focaccia it’s to die for.
   

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   Barbara

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   Always great food and service, with great ambience as well!
   

   Davanti Del MarResponded on January 3, 2025

   Thank you Barbara! I'm so glad you liked all 3! :)
   

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    Elly

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

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

    Two noisy. Only a slim fish on a plate with no sides. This, poor value for a $29 dish.
    

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