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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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This place is an absolute hidden gem! I've dined in several times & have always had a great experience. This review is for their takeout menu/service only For $15.95, you get a 3-course meal that is fantastic and is a good value. They have multiple entree options, not as many as in-house dining, but enough of a selection. The house salad looks & tastes like they put their bruschetta on top of lettuce, added cucumbers & olives and called it salad. I didn't even use the Italian dressing & it was so tasty. In addition to 3 courses, they also provide toasted bread slices with 2 types of spreads. Again just good. My lasagna entree was good, meaty & very cheesy. Not a lot of red sauce if that's your thing but it was ample enough for me. The very healthy portion size makes it an even better value because I will get another meal from it. The tiramisu was ok. I didn't prefer the chocolate chips topping. When I first discovered the 3 course meal during the pandemic (2021/early 2022), it was $13.95 but even for $15.95 now, it's still a great deal. When you want a satisfying, high quality, meal at home, order a takeout from DaVinci! And of course, if you want to dine in, you will find many more appetizer & entree options than what's on the to-go menu. It's small & quaint inside so make a reservation. 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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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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Good restaurant but too loud and too chaotic. The table by the kitchen needs to be taken out . -Good decor and music -Too much traffic for the table near the kitchen Chen. . Loved the food(entrees) too good! - dessert not too great and too much wastage. If they focused on the dessert itself for taster instead of looks would be good -service was good -coffee was good Overall -got a headache due to the traffic of the kitchen and the loud noise and was waiting to leave. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed an excellent date night. No complaints. But the crème brûlée could have been better. Minestrone was excellent and fresh. I had lamb shank and risotto. It was tender and delicious. Wife ate chicken Marsala. It was delectable. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

We've had two experiences. The first was a time we were going to go to the other Italian restaurant in that shopping center and it had an hour wait. We didn't know Da Vinci existed, but noticed it as we pulled away. We didn't have a reservation, and they were busy, so we started to walk away, but the manager saw us, came after us, and said he would make it work. We were seated within 15 minutes. Service and food were both wonderful. Another time, a couple weeks ago, we called to make a reservation, got the voicemail, left a message--and they never bothered to call back. read more

The food was great I loved the lasagna but we did wait over 30 minutes for our appetizer. I would go again for the food and the location because the restaurant was decorated very well read more

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Wow!! What an amazing dining experience. Four of us came to celebrate an occasion and were blown away by the food presentation, the flavors and the excellent service. Our waiter was incredible. He knew so much about the wine, the food, how it was prepared, even the pronunciation of the dishes. For a minute I thought he had to be Italian! We started out with the bruschetta, had lobster bisque and a crab cake and then I had the seafood pasta as my entree while my husband had the filet gnocchi. Our friends had the fish dish and osso buco which looked absolutely amazing. I ended the meal with a cappuccino! The heart theme was everywhere, it was so romantic and cute. The atmosphere is just adorable. Looks and feels like you're in little Italy. I was so impressed and will be back for special occasions! read more

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We've been coming to DaVinci's for nearly 15-16 years...since they opened. Got to know Alex pretty quickly thereafter and we haven't looked back since. Amazing food, wine, and especially ambience!! The presentation, quality of food (appetizer thru dessert) is outstanding. You won't be sorry if you go visit!! read more

Da Vinci Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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The food is always excellent. Our party had eight people and everyone went home stuffed and still had a doggy bag. It is a very small and when full, as it is most nights, it can be noisy. They only offer beef and wine and that is limited offerings by the glass. They allow people to bring their own liquor if desired. read more

Great food in an intimate setting, with a waiting area, and only about 15-20 tables. The last time we were there, we had reservations, but they were very busy, and we had to wait for an hour or so! Fortuitously, they brought us some drinks and appetizers on the house, to make up for the inconvenience! We were almost full, but made the right choice and stayed until we got our table, and the main course! I can honestly say, if I had the choice of just being shown right to my table, or waiting an extra hour and getting a free appetizer and two glasses of wine, I would probably take the latter! read more

Yesterday was my wife's birthday so of course we went here. Immediately greeted by Brian aka Fabio. He will make you feel like he has known you forever. We took our time while chatting with him about a little of everything while enjoying the complimentary app. We split the baked pear salad as it is huge. They took care of the split before bringing it out. It is so good. We ordered a bottle of Malbec, lobster ravioli and veal parmigiana with your choice of pasta. All dishes were the best. While finishing up. "Fabio brought us champagne and a beautiful dessert both on the house for wife's birthday. We had already ordered a piece of Italian crème cake which we had to take to go along with ample leftovers. It was the perfect evening and my wife thought it was a wonderful end to her birthday. Highly recommend for special occasions or anytime actually. Thank you so much for an outstanding evening. read more

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Unfortunately this used to be one of my favorites. But the quality of food has declined drastically while increasing/maintaining higher prices. The chef has changed dishes, decreased serving sizes and included inedible pasta which appears to be an attempt at a decorative rather than traditional pasta dish. Not to mention the fish my wife ordered was smaller than normal and tough. She also came home with stomach issues. After coming to DaVinci's for years, we decided that we would not be returning. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I have never felt so disrespected at a restaurant in my life. My husband and I as any couple would on a Saturday night wanted some Italian food. Reviews said this was the best place to grab Italian. We are immediately turned away when we walk in because we don't have a reservation. I'm sorry, but where does it say anywhere that this restaurant is reservation only? Furthermore, I have been to plenty of reservation only restaurants, stores etc and this is not one of them. Will not be returning and gravely disappointed. Service is the most important thing in HRM and if you can't offer service you can't offer anything.. read more

Please do not the outside fool you this is possibly the BEST restaurant I have ever been too. The setting is a little smaller than I thought, but it felt more intimate and elegant that way. The staff was amazing, very professional yet personable, I didn't feel like I was talking to corporate robots, and they were extremely knowledgeable of the menu and any questions/requests we had. We had a large party come in about 30 minutes before closing and we did leave about 30 minutes after, that was definitely an accident and we felt terrible, but the staff did not have any issues or treat us any differently. He even gave me a free dessert as a congratulations! As for the food. The food was PERFECT. We ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive, and the plating, presentation, taste, flavor, literally EVERYTHING was to the nines. The lobster ravioli and lobster fradiavolo, highly recommended. We also got veal and the seafood pasta, both of which my family also recommend highly. Overall a 10/10 experience and we are definitely coming back! read more

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The food was excellent. We split the pear salad and a mushroom ravioli. Both were on the special menu board. Really delicious. The service was great. Really took care of us. First time my date has been there and she was blown away. She kept saying the decor looked like she actually was in Italy. Will go back. read more

At first glance this looks like a small restaurant with long wait times, even if u have a reservation. If u can get past that then you will realize this place is worth the wait. Amazing service, Amazing food, and the deserts are over the top fabulous. Probably the best restaurant that i have been to in a long time. I will be back soon. read more

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Great evening with impeccable service. I would heartily recommend. Best in Katy. Can't wait to return.

The food was made to each individual taste and the presentation is that of the finest restaurants. The food portions were large and the deserts were amazing. Truly a great experience. I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion and a great place to celebrate. Brian is the best!! read more