i wanted 6 oysters but they only gave me 3 and this was during an event and the oysters were cooked but i wanted cold oysters so i don't think this is their fault the oysters were still fire as fuck read more

Davio's - oysters - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was so good! And much, much better than the other Italian place just around the corner! My party got the baked chicken/mash/brussel sprouts, gnocchi, butternut squash tortellini, and the chicken pasta. All SO good. You get free bread and butter upon sitting down and the bread was popover style bread. We got the butter cake and raspberry ice cream for desert which was really good too. My only problem was the service was kind of meh, as it was hard to get our waiter to come over for drink refills. But overall the food was really good and the inside was nice looking, with an open kitchen type of style and table and booth options. read more

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Nice location with great scenery and window views of local architecture and street people watching. Plenty of seating. We dined here on Thursday night September 25, 2025. SERVICE: Host was interesting - not super friendly, but got us seated relatively quickly. We got a seat by a window - so we'll call that a win!! Our server was very nice, but seemed a little overwhelmed. After our first drink we kinda got ghosted...they brought out an entree with no explanation as to why only one person got food. Eventually after we told them no one else got food, they realized they did something wrong and our food came out after some more (patient) waiting. Not impressed with the service. FOOD: Here is where it made up some goodness. The food was well prepared and very flavorful (worth the wait? Not sure) but, very good. The drinks were also very good. They could have just been having an off night on service. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Davio's - Starting with wine and popovers. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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! read more

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We went in last night after a show at 9:30 pm. The restaurant was half empty. The maitrade insisted on getting are cell phone number" in case we forgot sonething." This is off putting and an invasion of privacy we repeatedly said" no." We were over charged for special water we did not order and the casear salad was terrible. They put radichio in the salad which tasted terrible and the portion was so small and way over priced! In our opinion the restaurant has gone down hill, with tiny portions, huge prices and the adament collection of personal information. Stay away! read more

I should have written a review years ago. Apologies to Davio's for not doing so. My boss did an annual week-long seminar at Harvard Business School for many years and asked me to find a dinner spot for her seminar group. I asked a Boston friend who recommended Davio's. We booked the private Wine Room and the group had the BEST time! Other groups found out and we had to start fighting over Davio's - I would book the Wine Room a year in advance after losing it the second year (the semi-private space was very nice as well). Working with Laura and Shannon was always a pleasure and over nearly a decade, I heard nothing but raves about the food, ambiance and service at Davio's. Highly recommended! read more

We had the squid ink conchiglie, the lobster risotto, and the Brussels sprouts. The conchiglie and risotto were excellent, well seasoned and with plenty of seafood. However, our favorite was actually the Brussels sprouts which came out crispy and dressed in a tangy citrus sauce. Service was impeccable, and the server helped us with wine pairing recommendations that worked very well. We also got a table in a separate room where the ambiance was quiet and we could easily hold a conversation with each other. This is an expensive restaurant, but it is absolutely worth it for a date night. We would eat here again. read more

The Davio's I visited is located at Terminal C, 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128 inside Boston Logan Airport. Their steak burger was divine! It was seasoned to perfection and served with professionalism. The fries were also competitive with In N Out which IMHO the best fries ever. Davio's was such a pleasant relaxing experience! Yummy food nice atmosphere! read more

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. read more

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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.

Showed up and had reservations, but had to wait over 45 minutes before we were seated. There was a huge crowd of people also waiting to be seated all crammed in by the front door, so the problem was not just with our table. Picture a line of people at a bakery on a holiday for what the scene looked like. A chaotic mess. Also, no communication from hosts about the long wait (no one came over and told us how long we would have to wait, no apologies for the wait, etc.) - people constantly were going up to the hostess asking how long and were getting no specific answers. Maybe that's just how things go here? It seems insane for a seasoned restaurant to be operating this way. We were on Yelp and OpenTable trying to find other restaurants with open seats nearby, but as it was a busy weekend, there were none to be had. We were commiserating with others waiting, and were seriously considering just doing fast food somewhere and leaving when finally we were called. Once we were seated, we did not receive any apology for the long wait. The vibe was more "you're lucky to have gotten a seat." Service was ok and everything we ordered was very good... but not good enough to put up with the wait and inhospitable treatment. It put a damper on the entire experience and we regretted coming here. Never mind that we ate about an hour later than we expected to - it was close to 9 PM at that point. Whoever is running things needs a refresher course in hospitality. read more

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 read more

Davio's - Carpaccio was. Delicious - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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! read more

Davio's - Gluten free pizza at Davio's... Excellent sauce and cheese, but the outer crust is like a hard, dry breadstick. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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! read more

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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!!! read more

Davio's - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

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I'd love to give a 5, but cannot. Great service and food but I'm unsure why we made a reservation and were given the worst table in the restaurant. Ambiance is key. Please keep in mind, it's practically empty the entire time we dined.. We were sitting next to a pole, table behind kept bumping us. Thoughts...reward those who reserve and come often. Mot sure why they cram people in an empty restaurant. Again food and service were great. Thank you very much to Davio's manager for reaching out and appreciating our feedback. We appreciate you wanting to help us have a great experience and will be back soon. read more

I have lived in Boston for about 3 years and love going out to eat. The Back Bay location was the absolute WORST customer service I've had at any nicer restaurant in the whole city. I sat at my table for 59 minutes before my drink even came! The food tastes good, when it actually shows up. The mocktails are disgusting. I 0/10 recommend dining here!!! read more

Nice Italian restaurant in Boston.Came here to celebrate a dear friend's birthday! This place is her fave restaurant in Boston. The bread is so yummy especially when it's right out of the oven!!! The food was delicious and flavorful too! Our server was attentive and did something special for our friend's birthday! What a great touch!! I would definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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Amazing food, top notch wait staff and great prices! The popovers are huge. The best Bolognese I have ever had. Don't even think about it - go! read more

I thought it was great food service and especially ambiance! But for the price, I think the quality could be a tad better. read more

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This is my favourite steakhouse in the Greater Boston Area with ample options for desserts! We got the Grilled Center Cut Veal Rib Chop, and fried onion rings as meals. I have to give a lot of credit to their dessert because every single one of them looks so good that I went back a second time with my friends just to get their dessert. We sat at the bar and regardless of how busy the bar was, the service was still excellent and the bartender made sure we were well taken care of. They also serve popovers at the beginning of your meal (ah, who doesn't love good bread!). Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Experience: 10/10 Value: 9.5/10 read more

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We were in Boston and decided on Davio's for an early. I personally love this Back Bay restaurant but think it can be a hit or miss. Typically I order the fillet but instead I ventured out and tried the braised short ribs and to my surprise they were amazing with the roasted potatoes and arugula salad it was the perfect meal. The service as always and the reason I come back was excellent. Glad we wandered in. The amazing meal was the perfect way to end the weekend! read more

Stopped on for lunch on our walk back to the hotel. Bolognese was delicious and so was the pastrami sandwich with a side of arugula salad. It is a very nice restaurant and great service! read more

I didn't have a wonderful experience but they contacted my husband to tell him to come back so he could make sure our anniversary was great. They are very caring and accommodating. read more

Stopped here for dinner with a friend before seeing a show. Service was friendly and attentive. The popovers are always scrumptious and the perfect way to start a meal. They had a holiday drink menu which was creative, I had the Christmas margarita which was very strong. We shared the chicken parm spring rolls to start which were absolute perfection. For my entree, I had the ricotta limoncello tortelloni. They accidentally brought out a half order of my pasta (pictured below) and brought me a second portion without charging me (and only making me pay for the half portion). It's an expensive restaurant, but the quality of the food, ambiance, and service definitely makes it worth it.? read more

Davio's - Ricotta-Limoncello Tortelloni, Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Haven't been to Davio's in years - great food, perfect service - a wonderful experience.

Solo dinner. With 4:30p reservations This might be my 20th time at the Davio's chain. It ranks HIGH on my list of favorites. Please come here for an excellent diner. I learned alot tonite. Let me share. In this specific location, I was sat at what I'll call one of the 4 "limbo" booths. Walking in the venue they are to the right of the bar. They're disguised as restaurant tables - and they are- but my server is the bartender. When I sat at 4:30, said bartender was attentive. Now that dinner is over, there are roughly 35 people at the bar and I now feel ignored. Do NOT accept a table there!! After dinner, I had to ask a passing server for the Davio's signature popovers. Appetizer plates were never removed. Crumbs on the table were never cleaned (I believe this is a Davio's signature touch). I had to approach the host stand to ask to be served dessert. The food was-of course- absolutely delicious and Davio's gets 5 stars for its quality. The server- while I feel was (rightfully so) focused on her bar patrons- was very pleasant. The manager or lead was also very apologetic. read more

Davio's - 6oz oz . Center Cut Filet Mignon * - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

From start to finish the experience was great. a spacious, illuminated place, with a wonderful central bar. We ordered two different types of pasta, both delicious, the service was great, as was the dessert offering, it was a great place to go, and although we went for my wife's birthday, we will return whenever we are around. Finally I must recommend the house beer, excellent flavor and balance! read more

Davio's - Menú. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a city hall wedding ceremony with my wife: It was just us and our daughter. Came here for dinner that night and it's a lifetime memory. They took care of us, even though we were trying to play it down, they made us feel special. Food is something we are still talking about today and it was 5 months ago. Service was amazing, it was real people that took care of us, made us feel special. The setting was appropriate, the place is not a instagram hangout. Overall a premium experience and we were very well taken care of. My old boss Herb Chambers was right about this place. read more

We made reservations and waited far longer than expected. When we were finally sat it was a horrible table with a large pole between my husband and myself. There were empty tables so I am unclear why this would have been the choice. That said our waitress was good. The food was good my husband particularly enjoyed the blue cheese potato. Thankfully there are other choices for fine dining so we will likely not return. read more

A very nice weekend dinner for myself and wife. We were staying nearby - Boston Park Plaza and concierge recommended, when we learned that we did not have reservations for places of interest. We have dined at other Davio's in Braintree and Patriot Place. This place was very nicely decorated - rich colors, spacious, not bumping into each other's chairs so tables spaced apart. We arrived right on time and were seated with a nice table looking out onto the street. Service was very good and the menu was nice. We started with chicken livers in a port reduction. Thought this was different from our usual calamari dish. Was okay - the livers were dredged in some flour, cooked, so the segments were not really recognizable. Flavor was good, but not distinctive enough, didn't really see many toasted pine nuts as mentioned in the menu. My wife had a 8 oz strip steak medium rare - very nice piece, cooked according to taste. Very tender. I had an Atlantic Salmon broiled on a bed of farro, mushrooms, spinach with a small lump of jumbo crab meat on top of the salmon. Very nicely done, tasted great - wife loved the crab meat. We split an order of organic mushrooms in balsamic and crispy onion rings. Both were excellent and good to accompany our main dishes. We were too full for dessert, but had coffee to close out the meal. By the time we finished dinner, the bar was full, the waiting area had a line and the place was fully seated. Our reservation was at 6 on a Saturday. Would definitely consider coming back to his Davio's in the future. read more

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Food was delicious as always, server was great and the wine I picked was his favorite and it did not disappoint, Davios Cabernet Those popover rolls are just so f.... Good We go here once or twice a year and should probably go more read more

Great ambiance and great service. Everyone besides me ordered the pasta and everyone left happy and full. I got the scallops with a side of mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts. The latter of which was a little too oily for me. We ordered the molten cake for dessert with a side of fruit for me and the fruit was very fresh. The only things that were a little annoying were how long it took us to get our food order placed and the fact that everything was an up sell - would you like still or sparking (no tap mentioned)? Do you want to add a salad to your order? Did you know the scallops comes as a full entree? And of course wheeling in the dessert cart... read more

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This was our second visit to Davio's at this location and it was just as good as I remembered the first time around. Excellent food, lovely ambience, and great service. Oh btw, before I forget I should mention that the bread here is to die for! They make it all in house and it shows. I could simply fill up on the bread itself :). We started by sharing a couple of appetizers: Oyster Rockefeller and burrata. The oyster Rockefeller was delicious. The Burrata piece itself was small but came over delicious prosciutto with an excellent jam garnish. For dinner my wife and I shared a couple of dishes. I got the scallops risotto and my wife got the tagliatelle with a Bolognese. Both dishes were outstanding -- the scallops were generous and the risotto was a great base. My daughter and her friend shared the lobster ravioli and the rack of lamb special. The lobster ravioli was delicious but heavy. The rack of lamb was amazing. We ended by apple cake -- again delicious. Oh, and the cocktails were great as well. A definite 5 star experience. read more

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Amazing dining experience ! 4/4 guests in our party were delighted and everything was delicious read more

I visited Davio's for my birthday (noted in my reservation) and sat at a booth by the bar. The food was excellent, and the service was fine--until the end of the meal. Once we had finished eating, the server cleared our plates but didn't ask if we wanted additional drinks or dessert. Instead, she quickly returned, dropped off the check without a word, and walked away. This was disappointing, as I had been looking forward to ordering an espresso martini and a birthday dessert. When the server returned, I mentioned that I didn't understand why the check was dropped without asking if we wanted anything else, offering dessert or drinks. She seemed caught off guard that I called her out and replied dismissively, "Um, okkk." I explained again that I was surprised we weren't given the option to order dessert, especially since it was noted in the reservation. Her tone and attitude were rude, unprofessional, which made the situation uncomfortable. She eventually brought over the dessert cart but with the same inappropriate demeanor, which made us hesitant to order. At that point, the damage was done and I decided we'd just settle the check instead, this seem to annoy her. I explained to her that I wasn't trying to upset her but simply didn't understand the service approach. She seemed visibly upset and left, but later returned with the check, an apology, and a complimentary dessert, explaining that she had been feeling overwhelmed. I appreciated the apology and gesture, but by then, the experience was soured. It's also not the customer's problem if the server is overwhelmed, blah blah blah - sort it out and fix your attitude. As someone who has worked in fine dining, I know that great food can only do so much--exceptional service is essential. I chose Davio's to celebrate my birthday, but instead, I felt rushed and unwelcome. While I understand that everyone can have an off day, fine dining comes with high expectations. Servers must maintain professionalism and emotional intelligence, as the service can make or break the experience. It doesn't end there....i received an email from Davio's asking for feedback about my experience. I did. The manager emailed me back apologizing and asking if we could set up a call to talk about my experience and an opportunity to "make things right". While I'm not looking for anything I think when you go to a fine dining establishment where they fail to deliver, feedback is essential. I agreed and shared my availability. It's been almost 3 week and never heard back. Clearly the issue stems from the top. I'm a local and have absolutely no plans of ever going back. I recommend you take your money to another stake house that fully meets the expectations of fine dining. Unfortunately, while the food is good, they're killing the whole concept with the terrible service. read more