Such a cute little cozy spot. The food is always great. Make sure you set a reservation. They will turn you away if at capacity. Great spot and amazing food read more

Unfortunately, our experience at DaVinci Italian Restaurant in Katy was extremely disappointing. When we arrived, the hostess never greeted us. Instead, from behind a wall, she simply yelled, "Stay right there," while she proceeded to take a to-go order. We waited for approximately 10 minutes without being acknowledged or assisted, so we ultimately left. I have never experienced such a complete lack of acknowledgment or disregard for customers upon entering a restaurant. Basic courtesy and customer service go a long way. Unfortunately, in this case, better customer service can be found at just about any fast-food restaurant. read more

Hadn't been here in awhile. Updating my review. I really enjoyed my dine-in experience. They now have a printed menu in addition to their extensive specials board that they put on your table. Your server still reads all the specials & tells you how the dish is prepared. I thoroughly enjoyed my sea bass. Others at the table enjoyed their ossa bucca & pettine de mare . Prices are a step above moderate. Portion sizes are decent. The dining area is small & quaint. The decor gives an authentic Italian vibe. Service is attentive. This place is a wonderful Italian dining experience. Give them a try! read more

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The food was amazing. Great deals, wonderful food, no portions and great specials. I did fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, side salad, bruschetta (4) and a piece of tiramisu all for &19.99. Check it out !!!!! read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Very good - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

We had a reservation that you asked to delay an hour before we got there. Then made us wait for 30 more minutes in a hot room with 15 other people in nice clothes. Our waiter was not good. This was a terrible experience. Not fine dining at all. The manager/owner never showed his face while we just huddled in the hot room with 2 bar stools. So many customers lost in 1 night... read more

Boyfriend gives it 2.5 stars. I think he's being gracious. Awkward entrance and the host is also the single server in the restaurant. A runner and busser are seemingly interchangeable, the two of them running every other task than taking orders in this very small NYC sized restaurant, but the water was still infrequent. Two top and we both ordered an individual appetizer and we were still handed the wrong on. Not sure why we don't write it down if we can't remember. But the Chicken Milanese was a singular chicken cutlet, too thick but bread with stale crumbs and definitely fried too long. He said it was the worst Milanese he's ever had and he gets it at every italian place he goes. If I can make a better Milanese than an italian restaurant, it's a problem because I'm not even italian. (Clearly neither are they!) ALSO their special board is beyond obnoxious. We were sat in the corner where a window curtain is draping out so far it impedes on sitting in the center of the table, and then boxed in by a giant blackboard with specials written on in placed on a chair that was grabbed off the table next to us. With the blinds covering the view it felt like a jail cell as we waited for our order to be taken. Meatballs were good, pappardelle aragosta was paper thin but a good amount of lobster. It was, however, served in a hugely odd decorative bowl that looked like it was for fruit on a console table sold at homegoods. It had handles on the side... very odd styling. read more

I live a few blocks from Da Vinci so I decided to pop in and try this place on my way home from visiting the nutcracker market. I had worked up a good appetite from walking around and Italian sounded good. When I arrived it was around 5:30 and I was the only one there. I wasn't sure if they were open because it was pretty dark from the street and the open sign was not illuminated. I was undecided on if I wanted take out or dine in but I wanted to try some specials and see how the service was so I opted for dine in. This night was an odd one because center pointe had shut off their gas and locked the meter. So they were unable to cook/heat. I decided to wait because I think it's nice to be kind to local establishments and they all seemed a little stressed. After about 10 minutes I was told it would be okay and they sat me at a table. It took about 15 minutes for anyone to come back to me. I could hear them in the kitchen saying go take care or that lady a few times and eventually someone did come out. I ordered a glass or house Chianti and the crab cake. Chianti was nice and smooth. They brought out complimentary bread with a salmon mousse and olive tapenade. I did need to ask what the dips were as the person that dropped them off did not explain what it was. The crab cake was cold in the middle. When the server came over I did mention it was cold and they remade it for me. It was much better hot. For my entree I got the Seabass. I also ordered the lobster fish for my husband to go. The seafood portions were generous. They did clear my utensils so when my Seabass was served I had nothing to eat it with. No one really paid attention or noticed this so after about 5 minutes I flagged someone down and said I needed utensils so I could eat. Seabass was good, I would probably try something different next time though. The star of the show was the tiramisu. I thought it was incredible. I loved the chocolate chips it in and all the fresh fruit around the sides. At this point the service became slightly better but I never had the same server or person helping me. I had to remind them I had asked for a dish to go. All in all I had a nice meal but I felt it would have been better had someone on the staff at least acknowledge my patience of the fact that I waited though the gas problem and the lack of consistent service. A small thank you or even a complimentary dessert or glass of wine would have gone a long way in making me feel valued. Instead I felt like my business wasn't appreciated and the service was very inconsistent. It would be a solid 4/5 stars with that improvement. read more

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Nicely done interior. Service was fast. Food was a disaster. The bread was rock hard. We ordered escargot and got mushrooms swimming in some kind of cheese. A snail or two was hiding under all the cheese. She ordered eggplant and was served partially cooked eggplant under a layer of cheese. I ordered lobster ravioli. The dish came swimming in an orange sauce that I assumed was tomato sauce which is supposed to be red. The ravioli was doughy and chewey with some pieces of lobster scattered around. I'm an east coast Italian. My entire family is Italian going back generations. I do know Italian food...this is not it. read more

Love coming to Da Vinci's. It's a little taste of Italy. Very Romantic setting, and did I say the food and service is AMAZING!!!!

This place is floundering. I visited the other night and had a thoroughly mediocre portobello granchi; the main course (paparadella aragosta) was ok and I had enough to take home for the next night; the tiramisu was absurd, simply absurd-- more in the form of a dense cake, with chocolate chips in it and raspberry sauce over it; any trace of a real tiramisu was stripped away from this traditional dessert. Another member of the party ordered a cappuccino-- which came w/o any froth at all and filled to the top with some form of coffee and a little milk...cut me a break. We ordered a bottle of their house Chianti (we were 4) and were told that was their last bottle in stock; strange, to run out of your own house wine. I am not a stickler for ambiance as a general proposition, but I'd suggest this restaurant switch up the audio from a running cycle of the same repeating half dozen banal Italian pieces, and these ostentatious looking plates designed in the last century or earlier could really go. Thumbs down. Approx $185 tab for a couple with wine, dessert, tax and tip included. My last visit is thankfully over. read more

To me this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The food is amazing, it is small and intimate

What a great meal. Food was wonderful, wine was tasty, and ambiance was relaxed and pleasant.

Ambiance for a late night dinner is sublime. Few glasses of wine, yummy food, great service, what much more could u ask for? Type. read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Cute SALT / PEPPER SHAKERS - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

My son took his girlfriend for a date there last Friday. They both got a seafood dish that was off of the board and recommended by a waiter. With an hours after coming home, my son was vomiting. They threw the remainder of the meal. They brought home away in fear that they should not eat it. The price of the food there should ensure that it is good and just because you have a large amount of something that you need to sell you should not sell it if it is tainted. I would not recommend eating at this place or getting anything that is put on the board. read more

Great service, very clean and well organized, the food is definitely the best in Katy when it coming to flavor! I enjoyed every course. Not leaving a bite left. First time blew my mind so I'd love to come back soon! Thank you to Da Vinci's!!!! read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Chilean Seabass, fillet, lobster tail, and shrimp. Very tasteful - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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As a family of 4, we made reservations for a Friday night. The only time they had available was at 5pm, which was fine with us. What a treat! Loved the ambiance and every single food item was amazing! Our waiter, CJ, was knowledgeable and a joy to talk with. My only suggestion is that they could improve the dining experience if they taught the ladies delivering food and clearing the table how to do so properly so they aren't reaching across the table asking a guest to hand them a plate. I'm fairly picky so I was excited to find a restaurant in the Katy area worth returning to. We will be back! read more

First time here. Great wine list and incredible food options. Everything was fresh and the service was impeccable. Great for a date night.

Italian restaurants of this type and setting is a dying form nowadays. Specials are painfully orally read out to you by the waiter (takes like, 5 minutes to go through them all) and the ambiance is very cozy and seating is limited. I will say, eating in is SLOW, this isn't a place to go in and out of. Seating was also a terrible experience as they have no proper hostess/system that I can tell They have a cheaper regular menu and also a really cheap to-go-only course menu. I have had the to-go offerings and its night and day from the actual special courses... in a bad way, this would be a 3 star based on my to-go experience. I recommend the Pappardelle Aragosta as this is their most tasty dish and one of the only pasta dishes where the pasta is made fresh in house and not just brought in. Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? Yes, while to-go is tempting, not worth it Would I Return? Yes Ambiance- 9/10 Food Taste- 9/10 Service- 8/10 Value- 7/10 read more

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We have been coming to Da vinci's restaurant for quite some time. Have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries here and have always been pleased with service and food. But today was different . It was our 14yr anniversary and we made a reservation at da Vinci's for 7pm. Arrived at 7pm and was seated immediately. The problem was our service, it took over 40 mins to get an appetizer, and our main dishes were not served to us till 8:24!! I know the time, because we waited for soo long, I kept checking the time. Not only did our server never come around to check on us, but the Pappardelle Aragosta (seafood pasta) was nothing like it used to be. No lump crab meat, no lump lobster meat, and skimpy on the shrimp. It was shredded crab and small pieces of lobster with only 3 shrimp. I was so disappointed in the food and the way it is managed. 1 server for 15 tables. He was apologetic and nice, but it really does hurt the customer. Please help the server and get someone to help with Togo orders, drinks and dessert. This guys was so overworked. We usually stay for dessert because they make it so special, but we left because god knows how long that would have taken to get . Highly disappointed how it's run now. Hope management can fix this problem. read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Pear salad - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Still one of my favorites. Even with the few staff changes, this is my favorite special meal place. Service is typically over the top and the meals always match the excellence of fine dining. Though it is a smaller place, the comfort is there and it feels like an exclusive establishment. read more

Presentation of the platters/bowls was great! I love how they used natural earthy designs. I kinda like how everyone in there had a different style (color, size, shape) of bowl for soups etc. The Food itself was hit or miss for me! Calamari needed better breading and to be cooked a little longer. But the Redfish was delightful. Minestrone just wasn't my cup of soup, but thats not one I would normally order however I'm lactose intolerant so cream bases are not happening. My husband really enjoyed his meal. read more

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So we were craving some pasta and settled on ordering delivering from this place. They have a great carryout special for $20. Includes an app, starter and dessert. I ordered the lobster bisque, tortellini, and tiramisu. Fiance ordered a salad, spaghetti and cheesecake. Order was well packed, but we were not given the cheesecake that we ordered which was upsetting. 1 star gone for that. My lobster bisque was delicious, as mentioned on the site it also has mixed seafood in it. How much actual lobster was in it was hard to tell, but I was very happy with it. As for my tortellini, it was just ok? We went and dined in years ago and thought the quality and taste were amazing. This dish was lacking in uniqueness and flavor. To put it blunty I could've made this at home or gone to the frozen food section at a store for the exact same thing. Wasn't impressed at all. Tiramisu was just ok but satisfying enough. Maybe dining in yields better results or maybe it was just an off night for them. I won't bother ordering online again, but maybe I'd give it chance again in person. read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

The charm and attraction is gone. The waiter, CJ, does nothing to enhance your experience. In the past, each waiter came to your table with a chalkboard full of delicious specialties and described each one in detail tempting you to try everything! Gone. Chalkboard resting against the wall, and passed out menus. He did remember to add his gratuity although not entitled to it. As the host, I was totally embarrassed and will never go back. Oh and I had to send my meal back as it was disgusting and I never was offered a substitute or received a credit! read more

Food was superb. Service was excellent with a quaint atmosphere. Had the breaded shrimp in mozzarella and parpadell Highly recommend

It was our 42nd wedding anniversary and we wanted to have some Italian food. We had done carry-out from this restaurant during covid but had never been inside. We have lived in the area for 9 years and decided to give it a try. The staff were gracious and friendly, they treated us like royalty. The place had the Italian vibe decor, very clean and just a little kitschy. The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. It was not cheap but it was fairly priced. All in all it was a wonderful and delicious experience and made for a memorable evening. Pro tip for foodies... order the Antipasto Platter, it was incredible. read more

It great food and amazing atmosphere, I like this spot and definitely recommend my friends read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Filet di mare and Angus filet - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Wonderful experience like usual--- This restaurant is a Gem. The food and service is excellent.. Highly recommend it!! read more

I found this place after the May positive reviews and decided to try it. The cheese pasta wheel was amazing but a little pricey so I recommend it for special occasions. The service was great, the ambiance and the overall atmosphere was great. Highly recommended it read more

The service I received tonight has been the best service I've ever experienced in Houston, TX. From the explanation of every item on the special menu to personal dessert recommendations, our preferences were taken into consideration and what was just a regular date night for us was made to feel very special. The food was great - there were so many options to choose from, classics like fettuccine alfredo, or you could get their signature dish like me, and if you're a seafood lover you will be in for a wonderful experience. The ambience was really fun, too, although the heart-shaped stuff was a little over the top for my taste. read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I came here with my boyfriend on a Friday around 9. We were able to get to our table within 10 minutes. The ambiance was romantic and cozy with heart theme throughout. The service was great. Extremely knowledgeable waiter who made great wine and pasta recommendations. We got the lasagna bolognese and a penne pasta with sausage and red sauce (I forgot the name). Both came out super hot and they came by with more parma to put on top. Delicious food, attentive waiter, and romantic ambiance make this place a 5/5. Was not going to come because of some recent bad reviews but I'm really glad I ignored them. Give this place a chance! read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

My coworker recommended this restaurant to us for our anniversary last year and we loved it. We decided we would be coming here every year. This was our second time eating here and we really loved the service, the food, and the atmosphere. Everything is really cute. Thank you Brian for such a nice experience today! read more

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First thing to know, if you have a reservation, you probably won't get seated until about 20 minutes afterwards. This is a fairly tiny restaurant and the food and experience is so great that people aren't in a rush to leave. So pack your patience, but it's worth it! From the outside you wouldn't expect the inside of the location to be so highly decorated. Feels like you've walked right into Italy. Once you finally get seated the waiter will run through their entire menu that's drawn on chalk boards and changes everyday. They will be happy to elaborate on anything, so don't hesitate to ask if you missed any details. There truly isn't a bad item on their menu. It leans more seafood but there are definitely steak and chicken dishes. Make room for desert. Most of them are truly a spectacle to see! read more

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Wow!! What a wonderful find! The food and ambience were lovely. It was everything. Service was excellent. We didn't have to wait for anything. Thank you TC for explaining the menu and specials for us. We made perfect choices! We will be back! read more

Went for lunch. We were not greeted for 5 minutes standing inside the doorway area, eventually seated, and after 10 minutes walked out. Did not receive water, nobody took our drink order, came to tell us anything about the menu, or ask if we were ready to order. Customers at a nearby table received part of their order, but were missing items and had to ask a waiter twice in an effort to resolve it. read more

I don't like to give bad reviews but I will say I was disappointed with my experience at Da Vinci. 3 of my party ordered the Caesar Salad. The menu promises that it is made using the original Cardini recipe. I love Caesar salad so I couldn't wait. Unfortunately, it was absolutely drenched in dressing. The lettuce was soggy as were the croutons. I actually like wet salads but this was too much. None of us could finish it. I wonder if the salad was completely prepared and mixed earlier and then sat in the fridge. For my entree, I had the Papardelle Aragosta. I guess I could say it was just okay. The server said it was their most popular dish. Another reviewer mentioned the imitation crab and it looked like they were right. There were pockets of nice flavor in the bowl and other parts that were just meh. It was a busy Saturday and I think they only have one server (it's a very small place.) He was a nice guy but never checked on us and I never even had the chance to get a second glass of wine. It's tough running a restaurant. Apparently, this place has been here for years so they must've been doing something right. There was a young man working there who seemed like he may be manager level or higher. He was very customer service oriented; very friendly, cordial and personable. Everyone there appeared to be working very hard. Maybe they're a victim of post-pandemic employee issues. I'm not sure. All I know is something seemed just a little off. read more

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The food is very authentic and the atmosphere is fantastic. The service was some of the best we have experienced in Katy. Very attentive.

Phenomenal Service. Some of the best Italian food I've had in a while. Creative dishes with detailed descriptions. Would love 100% recommend don't pass it up. read more

Da Vinci is our "go to" restorante. It's always excellent food and the presentation is great..nice friendly servers and a huge menu from which to choose. Its a fun place. read more

Everything here is perfect. Ambience, service and of course the wonderful food! Plus it's in our neighborhood and close.

We made a reservation for 6pm but didn't get spoken to for 15 mins and then didn't get seated until 6:30pm. Would be nice if we had been offered a bite or drink while waiting. The Alla Da Vinci with chicken and Alla Zingara with veal were quite disappointing. The sauce was very thick (corn starch) and overpowering the entire plate, chicken was dry and veal was also so dry we thought it was chicken. Lemonade was powdered lemonade. The Italian cream cake was dry. Mussels were delicious as was the garlic bread and these were the stars of the show. Service was okay after being seated. Cute, cozy ambiance. read more

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