Davino Photos
Davino Popular Desserts
DAVINO ATMOSPHERE
Recommended Reviews - Davino
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Second time, dining here. Not as good as the first ,had to wait a very long time. because of a long wait the chef sent out a bruschetta. The Crostini DiMare with mozzarella cheese, garlic, shrimp, and octopus was lackluster. Mushroom ravioli fair. This was a new menu this night not as good as our first time here.
Davino (Italian Expression) 10**********our over all experience. Arthur, you are amazing, not sure what you do at this resort but you are an asset. Your kindness was very much appreciated! Thank you for allowing me to take part of a small private wine tasting. Alonzo, Vanelli, Manuel, Fabian, Francisco, Gerardo and Enrique, just a few of the most amazing staff that made our experience so special. I met the chef and the sous chef, I personally thanked them for a dinner event that we won't forget. We also had a special time listening to the trumpet being played,love the birthday song to our daughter. Food was unforgettable, service was outstanding and the presentation, 10*,s. They have a great vine selection, our bottle choice was a Mexican, Cab, delish. I WOULD RECOMMEND!
All the restaurants have been phenomenal but this was my favorite here. All the food we got was phenomenal. This was the best ravioli I've ever had. The flavor was amazing. It was a bit rich so I couldn't finish it. This is a good dish to share of if you had a few appetizers. The octopus was fantastic. Not pictured is the crostini. This is a must have for your appetizer. Probably the best appetizer I've ever had. The calamari and dipping sauce was very good. I loved the gelato. Do not pass up on the dessert. The restaurante is stunning and cleaning. The service is quick and amazing. 100/10 restaurant.
We've been staying a Villa Palmar Cancún for a week, and this restaurant is our favorite. The food is amazing but the service is unmatched. Andy the hostess, greets us with the energy of an old friend, and right from the start we have exceptional service and attention. We've had 2 servers throughout coming nearly every day, Adrian and Angel. If you're able to come to this restaurant, I highly recommend asking for Adrian or Angel as your server because their service and care is unsurpassed. Tonight we had the whole Red Snapper which was seasoned and baked to perfection. We loved every dish and can't recommend asking for Adrian or Angel enough because their care and advice about the menu options were so appreciated. Thank you sincerely for taking such exceptional care of us!
This is probably the best restaurant on site at Villa del Palmar. We ate dinner here a couple times during our stay and really enjoyed it. The service is excellent and staff is attentive to dietary needs. The restaurant itself is nice and trendy. The fresh bread with grated Parmesan is so good! Warm and unlike any bread I've had. We really enjoyed the pizza, although the red sauce is a bit different than traditional sauce back in the states. We tried the bruschetta with olives and it was yummy, could use more topping for the amount of bread. The spinach pasta without pancetta (as we are both vegetarian) was so good! It was rich and full of flavor. I didn't care for the mushroom ravioli, didn't have much flavor but that may be bc I didn't get any shrimp. We tried the brownie one night and it was good, the perfect serving size to end the meal on a sweet note. Overall a great place to grab dinner!
Nice ambiance and amazing service. Be sure to make reservations immediately, once you book your resort accommodations. We waited until we checked it to look into booking reservations and only late evenings were available. The food was ok but the presentation of each dish was beautifully executed. They have a really extensive wine selection and bottles are reasonably priced.
This was a great dining option at Villa del Palmar as part of the all inclusive plan. The space was inviting and service attentive. Many options to select from the menu. The scallop as well as the pulpo appetizers were hits with the table. I heard no complaints with the variety of main dishes that we ordered. I heard raves about the carbonara chicken, and the Nero frutti di Mare.
Davino's at the Villa Del Palmar serving exquisite Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, brings flavors unexpected to the Caribbean Coast which is also known as the Riviera Maya. This experience would not have been possible without the excellent tag-team service brought to us by Alfredo and Louis. From the Antipasti to the Antipasto, the service was a five star rating. I wish I personally met with the team of chefs to thank them for food well prepared. I've always said that great tasting food is what makes you remember a dining experience. With the many things we tried, the must try's are the Scallop and Octopus appetizer. From the many entree's ordered, I was able to sample the Carbonara, squid ink seafood pasta, pork Osso-bucco, Lamb Chops, and fettuccini and if I had to choose just one must try, it would be the Lamb. A very tender cut and the flavor did not bring a strong and gamy taste to the palette. The accompanying Risotto was buttery and texturally prepared well. If you get the opportunity to stay at the Villa Del Palmar, make it a point to experience Davino's.
I agree with others in saying that Davino is the best restaurant at Villa del Palmar. Most of the food on the menu is roasted on charcoal which made the scallops and octopus my fave. The service was exceptional. Our waiter Alonso (as well as the other staff that took our plates and refilled our waters) were so amazing that we had to grab the manger Javi and tell him all about how well he took care of us and how delicious the food was. Also, if you're celebrating your birthday, tell them! My hubby and I saw how the staff treated birthday celebrants in the restaurant, and boy was it something so special and fun to see. ;-) // The only very minor thing I would suggest is for them to improve the reservation system when you need to make a change. We went in person the day before to push back our reservation a few hours but it didn't trigger an email confirmation and as a result we didn't get the survey via email either. Maybe it's a staff training issue. Either way, it seems to be best to walk over to Davino in person versus calling or emailing if you need to make a change in your reservation.
It was our last night at the resort and we wanted to try Davino as it was their fine only dining option. When we got there, we were told it was about an hour wait so we added our name to the list. After the hour went by, we asked the host when we would be seated and she said in a few minutes. Another half hour went by and we accosted her ahain. At this point, it was nearing 10pm which was closing time. Apparently, the host "forgot" us and we got seated at 9:45pm. This now meant that the cooks and wait staff had to stay longer to accommodate us which I felt so bad about. Nonetheless, they were all very pleasant and the food was delicious.
Amazing food experience. The best restaurant if you're staying at villa del palmar. Our server Alonzo was amazing!! Everything he suggested was on point and he wasn't those type of servers that try to upsell you with the most expensive items on the menu. He even made it special for us on our anniversary. Definitely the highlight of our stay at villa del palmar. Everything tasted so good. We loved the scallops, crostini, and the dessert which was a fig cake I think.
If you go to the all inclusive, come here first and foremost.... you will noooooy regret it omgosh. AMBIENCE Was super modern. With this newly renovated restaurant, there is a bar that greets you at the door with marble plates tables, walls, and modern furniture. In the restaurant area, there are picturesque round yellow toned lights that make you feel cozy but sheik. Plenty of seating as well. FOOD Even the Bread appetizer was amazing. Octopus appetizer is a MUST. deliciously charred and a burst of flavor that I've never encountered before. Scallops were alright, pretty good but might be Ble to do without for more octopus... Salmon salad was a must as well! Beautifully smoked fresh salmon, with a tasty dressing and fresh greens/tomato's. T-bone steak was delish and much better than the steak at the STEAK HOUSE at the resort. Octopus black spaghetti was super flavorful with a tomato based sauce and black ink noodles. Very tasty but a bit on the saltier side. Lamb chop was tasty but a small portion. Catch of the day was super moist! Not sure which fish it was that we got... but sooo good. $130 pesos each dessert Chocolate mousse was a mist, so decadent and tasty with fresh raspberries. Dates pudding was surprisingly very tasty and moist... not something I would have normally ordered but it was definitely worth tasting! Cremation Brûlée's was the only one at all the restaurants that was legitimate, soft and with a crisp on top... my boyfriends mom fell in love! I regret not coming here more than one night.... but will definitely be back for more!!! Yum!
Sergio made some great recommendations and everything was delicious. I got the fish of the day- Grouper. It was grilled to perfection. The Tibia salad was a little different- it sat in a marinara sauce- but was also delicious. Especially loved the bread appetizer. For dessert I ordered the chocolate mousse and it did not disappoint.
One of my favorite restaurants on the resort. I recommend making reservations ahead of time as they will be busy. Our waitress was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. My lamb w/risotto was very flavorful and the star of the show! Indoor seating only as well. read more
Davino was hands down our favorite spot for dinner while staying at Villa del Palmar! We went twice and absolutely loved it. Almost everything was so delicious, but our top bites were the crostini di mare, grilled octopus with pesto, tuna tagliata, and chocolate mousse. We also enjoyed getting to listen to live trumpet music during our dinner. Overall such a great experience! I would definitely recommend making a reservation here in advance because they did seem to be fully booked every night. read more
1 month ago
Second time, dining here. Not as good as the first ,had to wait a very long time. because of a long wait the chef sent out a bruschetta. The Crostini DiMare with mozzarella cheese, garlic, shrimp, and octopus was lackluster. Mushroom ravioli fair. This was a new menu this night not as good as our first time here. read more
Davino (Italian Expression) 10**********our over all experience. Arthur, you are amazing, not sure what you do at this resort but you are an asset. Your kindness was very much appreciated! Thank you for allowing me to take part of a small private wine tasting. Alonzo, Vanelli, Manuel, Fabian, Francisco, Gerardo and Enrique, just a few of the most amazing staff that made our experience so special. I met the chef and the sous chef, I personally thanked them for a dinner event that we won't forget. We also had a special time listening to the trumpet being played,love the birthday song to our daughter. Food was unforgettable, service was outstanding and the presentation, 10*,s. They have a great vine selection, our bottle choice was a Mexican, Cab, delish. I WOULD RECOMMEND! read more
2 years ago
All the restaurants have been phenomenal but this was my favorite here. All the food we got was phenomenal. This was the best ravioli I've ever had. The flavor was amazing. It was a bit rich so I couldn't finish it. This is a good dish to share of if you had a few appetizers. The octopus was fantastic. Not pictured is the crostini. This is a must have for your appetizer. Probably the best appetizer I've ever had. The calamari and dipping sauce was very good. I loved the gelato. Do not pass up on the dessert. The restaurante is stunning and cleaning. The service is quick and amazing. 100/10 restaurant. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We've been staying a Villa Palmar Cancún for a week, and this restaurant is our favorite. The food is amazing but the service is unmatched. Andy the hostess, greets us with the energy of an old friend, and right from the start we have exceptional service and attention. We've had 2 servers throughout coming nearly every day, Adrian and Angel. If you're able to come to this restaurant, I highly recommend asking for Adrian or Angel as your server because their service and care is unsurpassed. Tonight we had the whole Red Snapper which was seasoned and baked to perfection. We loved every dish and can't recommend asking for Adrian or Angel enough because their care and advice about the menu options were so appreciated. Thank you sincerely for taking such exceptional care of us! read more
This is probably the best restaurant on site at Villa del Palmar. We ate dinner here a couple times during our stay and really enjoyed it. The service is excellent and staff is attentive to dietary needs. The restaurant itself is nice and trendy. The fresh bread with grated Parmesan is so good! Warm and unlike any bread I've had. We really enjoyed the pizza, although the red sauce is a bit different than traditional sauce back in the states. We tried the bruschetta with olives and it was yummy, could use more topping for the amount of bread. The spinach pasta without pancetta (as we are both vegetarian) was so good! It was rich and full of flavor. I didn't care for the mushroom ravioli, didn't have much flavor but that may be bc I didn't get any shrimp. We tried the brownie one night and it was good, the perfect serving size to end the meal on a sweet note. Overall a great place to grab dinner! read more
Nice ambiance and amazing service. Be sure to make reservations immediately, once you book your resort accommodations. We waited until we checked it to look into booking reservations and only late evenings were available. The food was ok but the presentation of each dish was beautifully executed. They have a really extensive wine selection and bottles are reasonably priced. read more
This was a great dining option at Villa del Palmar as part of the all inclusive plan. The space was inviting and service attentive. Many options to select from the menu. The scallop as well as the pulpo appetizers were hits with the table. I heard no complaints with the variety of main dishes that we ordered. I heard raves about the carbonara chicken, and the Nero frutti di Mare. read more
Davino's at the Villa Del Palmar serving exquisite Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, brings flavors unexpected to the Caribbean Coast which is also known as the Riviera Maya. This experience would not have been possible without the excellent tag-team service brought to us by Alfredo and Louis. From the Antipasti to the Antipasto, the service was a five star rating. I wish I personally met with the team of chefs to thank them for food well prepared. I've always said that great tasting food is what makes you remember a dining experience. With the many things we tried, the must try's are the Scallop and Octopus appetizer. From the many entree's ordered, I was able to sample the Carbonara, squid ink seafood pasta, pork Osso-bucco, Lamb Chops, and fettuccini and if I had to choose just one must try, it would be the Lamb. A very tender cut and the flavor did not bring a strong and gamy taste to the palette. The accompanying Risotto was buttery and texturally prepared well. If you get the opportunity to stay at the Villa Del Palmar, make it a point to experience Davino's. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I agree with others in saying that Davino is the best restaurant at Villa del Palmar. Most of the food on the menu is roasted on charcoal which made the scallops and octopus my fave. The service was exceptional. Our waiter Alonso (as well as the other staff that took our plates and refilled our waters) were so amazing that we had to grab the manger Javi and tell him all about how well he took care of us and how delicious the food was. Also, if you're celebrating your birthday, tell them! My hubby and I saw how the staff treated birthday celebrants in the restaurant, and boy was it something so special and fun to see. ;-) // The only very minor thing I would suggest is for them to improve the reservation system when you need to make a change. We went in person the day before to push back our reservation a few hours but it didn't trigger an email confirmation and as a result we didn't get the survey via email either. Maybe it's a staff training issue. Either way, it seems to be best to walk over to Davino in person versus calling or emailing if you need to make a change in your reservation. read more
It was our last night at the resort and we wanted to try Davino as it was their fine only dining option. When we got there, we were told it was about an hour wait so we added our name to the list. After the hour went by, we asked the host when we would be seated and she said in a few minutes. Another half hour went by and we accosted her ahain. At this point, it was nearing 10pm which was closing time. Apparently, the host "forgot" us and we got seated at 9:45pm. This now meant that the cooks and wait staff had to stay longer to accommodate us which I felt so bad about. Nonetheless, they were all very pleasant and the food was delicious. read more
3 years ago
Amazing food experience. The best restaurant if you're staying at villa del palmar. Our server Alonzo was amazing!! Everything he suggested was on point and he wasn't those type of servers that try to upsell you with the most expensive items on the menu. He even made it special for us on our anniversary. Definitely the highlight of our stay at villa del palmar. Everything tasted so good. We loved the scallops, crostini, and the dessert which was a fig cake I think. read more
7 years ago
If you go to the all inclusive, come here first and foremost.... you will noooooy regret it omgosh. AMBIENCE Was super modern. With this newly renovated restaurant, there is a bar that greets you at the door with marble plates tables, walls, and modern furniture. In the restaurant area, there are picturesque round yellow toned lights that make you feel cozy but sheik. Plenty of seating as well. FOOD Even the Bread appetizer was amazing. Octopus appetizer is a MUST. deliciously charred and a burst of flavor that I've never encountered before. Scallops were alright, pretty good but might be Ble to do without for more octopus... Salmon salad was a must as well! Beautifully smoked fresh salmon, with a tasty dressing and fresh greens/tomato's. T-bone steak was delish and much better than the steak at the STEAK HOUSE at the resort. Octopus black spaghetti was super flavorful with a tomato based sauce and black ink noodles. Very tasty but a bit on the saltier side. Lamb chop was tasty but a small portion. Catch of the day was super moist! Not sure which fish it was that we got... but sooo good. $130 pesos each dessert Chocolate mousse was a mist, so decadent and tasty with fresh raspberries. Dates pudding was surprisingly very tasty and moist... not something I would have normally ordered but it was definitely worth tasting! Cremation Brûlée's was the only one at all the restaurants that was legitimate, soft and with a crisp on top... my boyfriends mom fell in love! I regret not coming here more than one night.... but will definitely be back for more!!! Yum! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Sergio made some great recommendations and everything was delicious. I got the fish of the day- Grouper. It was grilled to perfection. The Tibia salad was a little different- it sat in a marinara sauce- but was also delicious. Especially loved the bread appetizer. For dessert I ordered the chocolate mousse and it did not disappoint. read more
3 years ago
First, don't wear a tank top/shorts/thongs( even dressy) because they won't let you in. We ordered beet salad, ceasar salad, baked cheese bread, lasagna, fish of the day( grouper). Gelato and dates pudding AKA sticky toffee pudding. The best thing was the beets salad. The ceasar salad had packaged croutons on it( the menu said parmesean crisp). The cheese bread was raw inside. Its essentially pizza dough that they top with fresh mozzarella. They need to bake the pizza dough/bread FIRST, then apply the cheese. The dough under the cheese does not bake enough and its raw. I sent it back and they did it again. Major fail. My wife did not like the lasagna. Huge rings of red pepper and olives. My fish was unevenly seasoned. The veggies were not cooked. The DATES pudding was either microwaved or baked much too long. It was terrible, dry inside, but steaming HOT. We observed the executive chef stick his tasting spoon into a kitchen aid bowl of whipped cream. He tasted it once, stuck the spoon back in for another taste. Then another sous chef stuck her finger into it. Then, they put it in a pastry bag and used it on dessert plates. SO nasty. We also observed another female chef walk by a plate, knock something off the plate and then pick it up from the floor and put it back on the plate. We were so done after that!!! We were on all inclusive so we didn't pay anything. If we had to pay, the dinner would have been over 87.00. SO not worth it. read more
6 years ago
Magnificent in one word thanks Ivan no the crazy Ivans LOL... Great food the best presentation my osso bucco One of the best had great team... So many good choices so litte time ... But a must ... read more
3 years ago
Such a beautiful restaurant, my boyfriend and I came early for dinner and had the best seat in the house. They have a great cocktail list, probably the best of the restaurants in the resort and amazing appetizers as well. Our waiter was so friendly and frequently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. For appetizers, we had the beef carpaccio and octopus- both of which I loved and thought were absolutely amazing. For entrees, I had the lamb chops and my boyfriend the Osobuco. Sadly, both the meats were a little dry but the mushroom risotto the lamb chops came with were so creamy and flavorful. The pasta with the osobuco had a great sauce too. For dessert, I got the tiramisu which I thought was fantastic. All in all, amazing food for a resort restaurant in such a beautiful setting. They also have a cocktail lounge which was very cute. read more
4 years ago
Best experience so far while in Cancun! Our bartenders Adrian and T were entertaining, funny and made great drinks. Our waiter Carlos gave us great food recommendations that we took and he did not disappoint. The food was exceptional especially the mussels and raw meat. Ricardo, the manager and our waiter heard we were celebrating our engagement and sent us this beautiful dessert that Carlos doused with flaming liquor. Beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We ate every single morsel of food! Even the hostess Sheyla, who was dealing with a very busy restaurant with a lot of larger parties, was pleasant, efficient and even helped us reserve a table again to make sure we got to eat there one more time before we left. Best meal of our stay! read more
10 years ago
Really enjoyed the variety of dishes at the Mediterranean/Italian restaurant inside of Villa de Palmar. We had the All Inclusive meal plan so we tried a lot of things, ready? Beet salad.. Decent but you can skip. Burrata... Yes yes yes. So perfect. Eggplant gratin... Interesting & delicious Mushroom/ricotta ravioli... Skip. It was mush. Short rib... My mom & friend got this for dinner and said it was just like butter. Creme brulee... Amazing Didn't get a bite of the mussels or the mousse desert because everyone at my table ate it too fast. I wish someone would have ordered the pizza. Really regret not trying it. They're very aware of gluten free & will do anything in their power to make it happen. I'm not gluten-free but one at our table was and she really appreciated their awareness and effort. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
5 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
7 years ago
More info about Davino
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
2 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
8 years ago
3 years ago
