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3.9 (749 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Gnocchi, Mushrooms Burrata-Ricotta Tortelloni
Desiree B.

I REALLY wanted some fantastic Italian food to end our trip in Boston. We were within walking distance from the park and the reviews on Google were high - 4.4. I should have checked Yelp per usual. 3.9 stars as of this moment. I try to stay away when it's below 4 because I know how picky I am. We shared everything, per usual, to try more. We started with the tomato soup and beet salad. The tomato soup was savory and delicious. One could hope for more crostinis with goat cheese of course. The beet salad was strange. I feel that it needed to be served atop greens. The fried goat cheese balls on top were what I liked about it. For entrees we did the split versions of the tortellini and the gnocchi. The gnocchi direly needs a little sear. They are so mushy. The flavor is good but the texture is so bad. The tortelloni was under al dente. You could see that the pasta was not cooked through when cutting it on eat. Unfortunately, our server was also the bar tender so he did not make it to our table to offer fresh cracked pepper or freshly grated cheese for the pasta. I think that may have made it slightly better but the massive technical errors were a huge let down, especially at the price point.

Starting with wine and popovers.
Joanie L.

I've always liked this space and figured it would be fun for New Year's Eve esp since they were serving their regular menu. It was a zoo and our 8:30 res came and went even tho seats were empty at the chef station. There was some reason why they didn't want us there but that's where we ended up after 25 min. That was the not great part, all the rest was 5 stars. Hostess was nice, our waiter was zen calm and sweet, the line cooks were a machine, delicious popovers with our nice pours of wine, chicken liver app was enough for two and def better than the signature steak and cheese egg rolls. My gnocchi w mushrooms and truffle were about $28 and delish. Friend loved his lobster risotto (seemed a tad soupy to me). We had food to take home and even the always orders dessert person couldn't manage. I need to go back much sooner.

Beet and goat cheese appetizer
Natalie M.

Went for cocktails and a quick bite at the bar. The bartenders were so accommodating, finding us 4 seats together and setting us up with cocktails. The bread that arrives with the food was so good! Like a huge popover. We shared a beet and goat cheese salad, and a huge half order of pasta with an absolutely delicious ragu. Would love to go back for an official dinner!

Short ribs, side of Mac and cheese and asparagus
Iris S.

While visiting Boston we were looking for somewhere to get a very late lunch after trekking the entire Freedom Trail. We were parked not far from Davio's and decided to give it a try since we were STARVING. They had plenty of tables when we got there, I want to say it was about 4pm on a Wednesday. No reservation was necessary. We could see right into the kitchen and the staff was mainly standing around talking and it seemed they were all eating too? It was a weird dynamic. The bartender wound up being our waitress and did a decent job. But I had asked her for a sangria- which was not on the menu- and she said she would make one. I unfortunately received a $20 spritzer. I have never had a fizzy sangria- and cant say I care for it. Next time I know just to stick with a glass of wine like my husband. We started with some chicken parm eggrolls as an appetizer- they were excellent. Wish there had been one more! All of the sides are a la carte which is not my favorite, but they market it as being very "customizable". My husband had a filet, I had the short rib. We split a side of the asparagus and the mac and cheese. Both entrees were good, the mac and cheese was phenomenal. We agreed the best one we have had at any restaurant. They gave us a little macaron as we were leaving - which was a nice touch. However was the meal worth $250? I don't know about that.... We found out afterwards that we have a Davio's location near us in Texas. But for the price there are a lot of other options that are just as good.

Carpaccio was. Delicious
Timothy A.

Had an absolutely tremendous meal here! Everything from the bread service (gf bread was amazing), to the service, to the entrees, and sale room for a gluten free diner was top notch. The steak was a top 5 steak for me.....just incredible. Ambiance was appealing to "the old School steak house diner" as well as those that like a trendier look. Hard to pull off, but they did! Highly recommend

Gluten free pizza at Davio's... Excellent sauce and cheese, but the outer crust  is like a hard, dry breadstick.
Lynn J.

Davio's offers, upscale Italian dining, in the heart of Boston proper, it's affluent Back Bay. It's close enough to the theater district to catch a meal before your show. Sadly, on the day we came for lunch, the service was very, very, very slow... Even though the place was empty. It took a half an hour for us to get our check, after we asked for it, and my friend was late for her doctors appointment. My friend dines there often, and claims this was atypical. I can only review my experience. I ordered the gluten-free pizza, and was pleasantly surprised to find it was pretty good. Keep your expectations realistic. The crust is gluten-free, and not gonna taste like Italian bread. But, it did taste like a chewy pastry bread. THE DEAL: if you're looking for some of the best gluten-free pizza in Boston, it might be at Davio's!

Spring roll sampler
Diane W.

Large dinner party (9) to celebrate birthday in Boston- we made reservation & we're seated immediately. Staff during the evening were exceptional. We ordered apps to share that were wonderful: Lobster Bisque, roasted beet salad,spring roll sampler & ousters Rockefeller. For entrees we ordered Spaghettini, veal Tenderloin, Niman Ranch Pork Chop, butternut squash tortellini, 55 day ribeye, & a few sides to share. The biggest hits were the ribeye & pork chop, cook perfectly & delicious. The only slight disappointment was the veal tenderloin; not very hot & not as tender as expected. Otherwise everything was shared & enjoyed, like a family Sunday dinner. Dessert was prepared by the pastry chef for us & it was an amazing birthday cake w/ lemon & blueberries! We ordered ahead & would do that everytime!! Angelica was amazing taking care of us all evening & we had a perfect evening! We will always return to Dsvios when we are in Boston!

Sera G.

We love Mike! He makes a great espresso martini and sangria. He is friendly and hustles! Thanks for taking good care of my sister and I! And the dessert cart is amazing!!!

Chocolate tart

Love the popovers! My Dine Out dishes were perfect. The supplement Brazino was worth it. Cooked perfectly with nice sides. Friendly service with good views into the kitchen.

Crème brûlée with the crunchy top
Benjamin E.

It has been a long time since the Mrs. and I spent the entire day in town, enjoying the city and doing a little shopping. Location wise, Davio's is conveniently located within walking distance from all the shopping on Newbury Street, and from the Prudential Center.Additionally, once the weather gets warmer, it's perfect walking distance to Boston public gardens. (Great way to walk off all the guilty pleasures of desert). Beyond a delicious meal, their service was second to none. From the moment, my wife and I stepped into the restaurant, we were treated as though we were VIP. The host was very kind and asked if he could take our jackets, which was nice to sit in our chairs without having our jackets getting in the way. Although we did not have a reservation, we did not have to wait long for a seat that day, and the bar was a great place to wait and have a drink. Love the popovers that they served before our meals. They were hot and chewy that we had to ask for another basket to enjoy. When our meal came, it looked like art. It was so beautiful. Beyond the fantastic appearance, each dish was amazing. The clam chowder and lobster bisque was sweet and creamy, with strong flavors of clam and lobster in each respective dish. We shared the Meatball, which we later found out that it's made from a special mix of veal and Kobe beef. The soft texture and flavor packed in this dish is something worth trying. Definitely I great place to come when in town. We will be back again soon.

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Good food and service , a bit overpriced , too many people come dressed like it's a sports bar , it ruins the atmosphere.

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Hi! Do you offer a tasting menu or seasonal dishes? Also, is it possible to request a table with a view of the open kitchen?

Thank you for your questions. We do offer tasting menus and seasonal dishes. We also do have seating at our Chef's table. Please email us at daviosboston@davios.com or you can make reservations on our website. We hope you have a great day.

Does this place have gluten free options?

Thank you for your question! Yes, we have a large gluten free dinner and gluten free lunch menu. Please visit our website at davios.com for menus and items available. Please let us know if you have any other questions or if we can be of further… Read more

How much do they charge for brunch?

Our brunch items range from $14 - $16. We also offer our entire lunch menu during brunch service. Thank you!

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