I've been to Danieli il Divino multiple times, most of them pre-Yelp and yes, the setting is nice; yes, the food is good but no, the service is plain rude. My mum and I had something to celebrate and we both wanted to eat some good Italian without having the hassle of going into the city centre so we decided to go to Daniele Il Divino. Parking was a breeze, we found a spot right in front of the door but I can imagine that it gets more difficult at peak times as there is no dedicated parking for them. The restaurant setting is really beautiful, the neighborhood is just really pretty and the glass dome inside really compliments the location - although a bit outdated it doesn't feel wrong. The food is also a hit, this time I had the pasta with truffles which was very good. I have tried several other dishes before: the grilled giant prawns are delicious and the pasta is always cooked nicely al dente. In addition, their tiramisu is scrumptious. It's Italian classics done properly. So why not more than 3 stars? The service is consistent: consistently rude, uncaring and inattentive. As a result, I find Danieli Di Divino overpriced: on more than one occasion I've paid between 80 to 100 euro a person. At that price point I expect good quality food and excellent service. The food is indeed not bad but it is being dragged down by the extremely snobby waitstaff. There are many other good restaurants in Antwerp who do combine excellent service with fantastic food within this range. I've deliberately waited a few times before writing a review: I like their food but I cannot help it to feel ripped off every time I go. Regardless of the price, I do think everyone should be treated with respect. Bottom line: I want to like Danieli Di Divino but I don't and I prefer to spend my hard earned money somewhere else. read more

Danieli il Divino - Tagliatelle with truffles - Italian Near Me - Wilrijk, VAN

Please Read ! Terrible evening Friday 2nd June. Appalling and disgraceful insult from the female manager on the night, I believe her name is Ennis. I am visiting from London with my wife and 2 children Aged 5 & 7. The food and service the night before was outstanding and so this was our 2nd successive night there. Sadly we had only been at our table about 10 mins and the drinks arrived. The waiter accidentally spilt a hot latte over my wife as he was giving us our drinks. It was hot unlike the ridiculous remark from this manageress as she comments saying it was not hot as the milk had cooled it down. It was very hot. My wife's white blouse was ruined and she stank of coffee. It went over her cardigan and also hurt her arm although no damage to the arm but it was painful at the time. I will leave a picture of my wife's blouse. The manageress offered to have it cleaned and I explained we go home in the morning so wouldn't work. She then offered my wife 1 drink, I jumped in and said no to which she then offered me 1 drink and when I said no, then she offered our 2 children a drink. Come on, 1 lousy drink. I declined. At the end of the main course as we didn't really stay long as the night was sort of ruined. This manageress now insulted us 10 fold by discounting the bill 4 euros. I immediately pulled her up and said this is an outrageous insult, my wife's meal should have at least been free, I mean a pizza. Realistically though on reflection we should have been offered all our meals for free as the Manager who has to take the responsibility for anything like this happening would show some decency. No just a 4 Euro Latte for free. I felt her attitude was arrogant and literally she was now embarrassing me in front of my family, making me argue the case that 4 euros was not an insult and normally she would give nothing. And really from then on it was just silly sarcastic comments back and forth. I mean lets go Out for a meal and have a hot latte poured over you and then be made to defend an outrageous gesture of so called good will in front of everyone. In the end and very reluctantly she deducted my wife's pizza from the bill. But adds the cost of the latte that she had previously deducted. The point is This lady didn't care and how dare she treat us like this and ruin our evening. Darren Dutch: Vreselijke avond vrijdag 2 juni. Verschrikkelijke en schandelijke belediging van de vrouwelijke manager in de nacht, ik geloof dat haar naam Ennis is. Ik ben op bezoek vanuit Londen met mijn vrouw en 2 kinderen van 5 en 7 jaar. Het eten en de service de avond ervoor was uitstekend en dus was dit onze 2e opeenvolgende nacht daar. Helaas waren we pas ongeveer 10 minuten aan onze tafel en kwamen de drankjes aan. De ober morste per ongeluk een hete latte over mijn vrouw terwijl hij ons onze drankjes gaf. Het was heet, in tegenstelling tot de belachelijke opmerking van deze uitbaatster, terwijl ze zegt dat het niet heet was omdat de melk het had afgekoeld. Het was erg heet. De witte blouse van mijn vrouw was kapot en ze stonk naar koffie. Het ging over haar vest en deed ook pijn aan haar arm, hoewel er geen schade aan de arm was, maar op dat moment deed het pijn. Ik zal een foto achterlaten van de blouse van mijn vrouw. De uitbaatster bood aan om het schoon te maken en ik legde uit dat we 's ochtends naar huis gaan, dus dat zou niet werken. Ze bood mijn vrouw toen 1 drankje aan, ik sprong erin en zei nee waarop ze me toen 1 drankje aanbood en toen ik nee zei, bood ze onze 2 kinderen een drankje aan. Kom op, 1 waardeloos drankje. Ik weigerde. Aan het einde van het hoofdgerecht omdat we niet echt lang bleven omdat de nacht min of meer verpest was. Deze uitbaatster heeft ons nu 10 keer beledigd door de rekening 4 euro te verdisconteren. Ik trok haar meteen omhoog en zei dat dit een schandalige belediging is, de maaltijd van mijn vrouw had op zijn minst gratis moeten zijn, ik bedoel een pizza. Realistisch gezien hadden we bij nader inzien al onze maaltijden gratis moeten krijgen, aangezien de manager die de verantwoordelijkheid moet nemen voor zoiets als dit, enig fatsoen zou tonen. Nee, gewoon een Latte van 4 euro gratis. Ik voelde dat haar houding arrogant was en letterlijk bracht ze me nu in verlegenheid in het bijzijn van mijn familie, waardoor ik beweerde dat 4 euro geen belediging was en dat ze normaal gesproken niets zou geven. En eigenlijk waren het vanaf dat moment alleen maar dwaze sarcastische opmerkingen over en weer. Ik bedoel, laten we uit eten gaan en een hete latte over je heen laten gieten en dan een schandalig gebaar van zogenaamde goede wil verdedigen waar iedereen bij is. Uiteindelijk trok ze met tegenzin de pizza van mijn vrouw van de rekening af. Maar voegt de kosten van de latte toe die ze eerder had afgetrokken. Het punt is dat het deze dame niets kon schelen en hoe durfde ze ons zo te behandelen en onze avond te verpesten. Darren read more

Danieli il Divino - Italian Near Me - Wilrijk, VAN

Got insulted by the local white woman manager there for not ordering more plate (forcing one of my guests, who had less appetite), to get drinks (was forcing us to buy alcohol that incited anger) and getting food from kids menu (forcing a 2-yr old). Then, she was going on and on about comparing with what other customers spend. Unpleasant evening, spoiled taste, family and guests were angry, be beware. read more

Very good Italian with amazing indoor and outdoor dining. Tabel cloth, fantastic bread to start and a nice wine collection. Not cheap but worth it. read more

Very good food (albeit at a higher price tag) in a beautiful surrounding with a smile of a the waiter

Nice ambience and wonderful garden. The food was OK but not more. We have had Risotto with truffle wich was very salty and Pizza with spinach and Gorgonzola. The pizza was full of cheese but the spinach Was missing. The really week point is the service. We waited 1,5 hours and hat to remind for the wine two times. At the end we have bin disappointed. Sorry read more

Beautiful setting. Average food. Osso bucco was done well. Veal didn't seem fresh and the Parmesan cheese seemed to be the powder variety. Service was not attentive at all. The stars are for the beauty of the place and the ambience. Don't expect good service or great food unless perhaps you are a regular patron. read more

Tested recently for a business diner, I was slightly worry while reading some recent comments. To be fair, I have been extremely happy of the evening. All the dishes served were tasty and made in a traditional Italian way. The room with the big glass roof is impressive and give a great atmosphere. Just keep in mind that it is not city center and that you will need a car or taxi to go back home afterwards. read more

Loved that restaurant. Delicious food, wonderful wine and great service. The atmosphere was also beautiful. I will be back!

Beautiful surrounding, specially with the park. Food is not bad but not top because of the high prices, although you can eat good Italilan food. Presentation can be better. The staff is very friendly but the service a little bit to slow. It can be faster between courses. But the rest is very OK.... read more

The food was very good. However, the service was rushed and below expectations. Overall the restaurant is overpriced for what you get.

In my book Danieli can do no harm..from its very beginning, the owner of this restaurant was always out to create the best, the most exquisite and traditionally sound Italian food. The people who have dined here since youth will agree with me. When they moved to the park, eventhough a unique, beautiful and magical surrounding, they lost themselves a bit for a while but they kept on.. no matter what. No Danieli has been bought by the Velvet group. They are known to have the abitlity to invest and restore any business to, either its former glory, or completely create new, fresh and original. When the sale went through, everyone wondered how they would do it here..Being that Danieli Il Divino is a landmark and really just divine. They succeeded in every way. The food here is still divine and the setting is still magical if not more. It's the perfect spot to take your loved one for a lovely romantic dinner, a large group of girlfriends or just a quick yummy escalope Milanese.. it's always a winner so don't hesitate to trust.. let the magic guide you! mmmmmmmmm read more