I have been coming to Davio's since Flash's was across the street and had an after hours dance club upstairs there. Back when Flemings was around corner. Now If I sit at bar and notice bill still present from previous customer one would assume it has not been cleaned yet so when I ask the barback to wipe it down , dumbfounded that you tell me with a look 'I just wiped it down" I get it staff shortages ?? but sure twice is nice so do it. Also the menu has some miles on it as it was wet before dry now its paper after all ... Finally now I am approached by bartender ,would you like a drink ?? Well how about a menu as I am not at McDonalds although this place has become similar to a Cheesecake Factory in its service !!! I should not have to do your jobs as I am the customer??Food was ok consistent always .. Also when I am sitting eating its not best Idea to blast ya spray bottle spraying next to me eating then do otherside next to her purse and food. Try spraying into rag I mean who is training the staff... Well I guess if I do dine will be going to Seaport location next time or Chestnut Hill as it maybe a better night out !! Obviously management is lacking or slacking.... read more

Davio's Seaport. Boston, MA. Great atmosphere, however on a Wednesday night at 7:30, we found it extremely crowded & loud, hard too have a meaningful conversation with anyone. Waiter Carmelo ( sorry if I spelt it incorrectly) was simply phenomenal professional, very interactive, timely and attentive. We started with Calamari, the popovers are to die for. Hubby had the Chilean sea bass it was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Son had 6oz Filet mignon rare, with goat cheese balls and was very pleased. I chose the Lemon Fettuccini , w red pepper & shrimp, it was utterly amazing, shrimp was slightly over cooked, however it was so darn good, I truly didn't care. Birthday desert was baked Alaska, with a passion fruit & raspberry sauce, delightful, light and amazing. I highly recommend these dishes. My Lemon fettuccini was truly epic! I recommend Davio's at seaport but ask for Carmelo, he is superb! read more

Davio's - Baked Alaska with passion fruit & raspberry sauce, Epic! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here after touring the Auschwitz exhibit across the street. Food was amazing. I got the bolognese which I always get at authentic Italian restaurants because it takes so long to cook at home (the real way). it was wonderful and while when it first came out I thought the portion seemed small (in a fancy restaurant way) I could only eat half of it. The drinks were also great, and the bread was amazing. I would definitely eat here again. read more

We picked this place to go for my husband's 50th birthday and the food was absolutely amazing I would recommend it highly to anybody who is looking for delicious meal. the staff was amazing - we were sat at our table & within in five minutes four people were at our table already. I ordered the strip steak medium rare melted in your mouth he had the ribeye which was just totally amazing and then came the desserts the raspberry cobbler was hot with raspberry ice cream totally delicious and he had panna cotta for dessert and it was delicious. highly recommend this place along with our waiter was amazing and the whole night was just a great choice. read more

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Great location on the water, beautiful interior. Impeccable service and the food was outstanding. Best meal I have had in quite a while.

Let's start with the positive. Great staff. Seemed to really enjoy what they are doing as well as making sure all is well with your food. That food was very good. Full of flavor and proper portions. Not too much, not too little Now, the negative and the reason for 3 stars. Mother of god was it loud!!!! There is nothing worse than having to raise your voice to have a decent conversation with your date. Hard surfaces everywhere contribute to this problem. Please add something...anything to absorb the sound! This made the evening much less than we'd hoped for. Atmospheric matters. Though beautifully decorated the sound voices, dishes, and glasses are magnified to the point of being obnoxious. read more

My mouth is watering just writing this review... this place was AMAZING! The restaurant was gorgeous and within walking distance of nightlife (club/bars & theaters). We loved the set up of the place, and the waitstaff was friendly and helpful! When I ordered the gluten free pasta, our waitress immediately went to get me a side of gluten free bread! My smoked chicken dish was so flavorful and the chicken paired perfectly with the sun dried tomatoes. My boyfriend tried it and said he couldn't even tell the pasta was gluten free! The sauce was rich and creamy, but in no way overwhelming. My boyfriends lobster risotto was incredible! With giant chunks of lobster throughout. I highly recommend Davio's for your next date night, girls night, special occasion or just a night out to treat yourself! read more

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I can't say enough good about Davio's restaurant. We sat at the "kitchen/bar" where we could watch all the impressive activity going on. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance great. Not to forget the yummy pop-overs. As for the service, Zeke (the Manager), as usual, was helpful and very pleasant, our waiter, Craig and Rudolpho, were great too and in spite of all the orders and cooking and activity going on, getting one's food was very fast and efficient. and the staff organized to a tee....Cannot recommend or praise this great restaurant enough. read more

Regulars for their thanksgiving spread...never disappointed, after 5 years we reviewed some photos ... wait, did we miss some thing...perhaps, a few sides...peas and onions maybe? Our waitstaff informed us guests did not finish them...OK, you take them off and raise the price $10.00 what's the value in that? Steve, it's your deal ... is the guest still the best? We're not stupid...and they're other options amigo! read more

I visited Davio's on a Friday evening for dinner. They were offering indoor dining, but it was more so an expanded space of the lobby of the next building it's connected too. Nice use of space but it was a tad cold. The spring roll sampler: 8/10 Bolognese: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Overall I had a pleasant experience,. read more

Davio's - Tagliatelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We went there for Valentines pre fixed menu last night. We have been here many times and expect the quality we pay for and they are famous for. Our waitress was attentive and ambiance was okay. I ordered lobster as my entree and it was missing claw meat and the crabmeat stuffing was imitation. I was shocked at this. It was filled with so much butter instead of lobster. The manager came by and joked it off and never rechecked to see if I received my claws. My husband got the steak and said it was good. I understand a pre fixed menu but there was one minute between courses which did not even give us time to digest. This was a 400 meal that was disappointing. read more

Outstanding food and service along with a great atmosphere. It's our go to for dinner and drinks

The ambience of this restaurant is wonderful. I had a great time dining here! Very helpful staff. They all work as a team which really makes the dining experience extra special for its guests. I ordered the Maine lobster and my dad and sister both ordered the short rib. All were delicious. I'm from Napa valley and wasn't a huge fan of their napa wine lists but the bartender recommended a really lovely Italian white wine that I did enjoy! I tried to bring a bottle in from napa valley and didn't know that they don't uncork wines from outside the restaurant. I spoke with another local layer on that said that this was a common occurrence in Boston dining. Which i found a Little unfamiliar because when I dine in Sonoma county they are always happy to uncork wines for me in restaurants. Anyways, the lobster and short rib were delicious! I had the Caesar salad and a side of Brussels sprouts which were also very good. The mashed potatoes felt a bit dry for my liking but everything else was enjoyable. They had this really yummy soft gooey bread that they brought to the table at the beginning of service. All around wonderful experience. Nice place to try! read more

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We showed up in the middle of the dinner rush without a reservation and they seated us at the Chef's counter in front of the kitchen. I really enjoyed this having worked in kitchens like this all thru college. Stephen took great care of us and made spot-on recommendations. We had the Philly Spring Rolls and enjoyed them thoroughly. They cheerfully split our salad and risotto dishes. The lobster risotto was sublime and had plenty of lobster meat in it. A manager checked on us after our meal and apologized for not being able to get us a table; I was just grateful to have a place to eat. The food was great and watching the kitchen work was great fun! read more

A single out of towner that stopped by after a show. They weren't able (or perhaps willing) to seat me at a table and I was shown the bar instead. Despite being within arms reach of the bartenders, I had the most abysmal service. Was largely ignored the majority of the night. Was flagging down just to tap off my water. The patrons around me getting expensive wine were not ignored, however. I ordered one of their "famous" egg rolls and lobster risotto for dinner. The egg roll tasted like they were reheating the grocery store freezer version they sell -- it was overcooked, tasteless, and clearly not fresh. If it wasn't $15, I wouldn't have finished after my second bite. So much downtime between courses. It wasn't packed, maybe half capacity? And yet I was there for nearly 2 hours. Was asked by a bartender if I wanted complimentary bread that never came. My time was filled with me awkwardly staring down the bartender who always came by with a look of guilt that he knew his tip was suffering the more he bounced by me without a look. Enjoyed watching them happily showcase and replenish wine glasses around me while I spun my empty water glass. The lobster risotto was good. Thats all I have to say about it, really. For a place with their prices and reputation, I expected much better. Would not recommend or return again. read more

Excellent dining experience from top to bottom. My family of three came for Thanksgiving dinner and when I first entered, it did seem very crowded. In the main room, every table was filled. When I asked the hostess if the restaurant was at half capacity, she really didn't know how to answer. She probably should have told us that they took tables out to comply. I asked if we could be seated as far away from the main room which was very loud and I wasn't entirely comfortable. We were brought to a smaller room and we were put in a corner. I definitely felt more comfortable. Let me start with the popovers. They were perfect! Light and airy, buttery and maybe even a touch of cheese. They were a great way to start our meal. We ordered the Arugula salad with Lemon Olive Oil, Braised Short Rib, Ribeye Steak, and Tagliatelle Bolognese. We also ordered sides of Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Onion rings. Everyone was very happy with their entrees. My Tagliatelle was perfect. The pasta was cooked well and the sauce was well seasoned and balanced. It would really be hard for me to order anything else when I'm back at Davio's. My daughter loved her short rib dish which she said was melt in your mouth the way braised short rib should be and not too salty. Again, perfectly seasoned. And the ribeye was cooked perfectly medium rare. Strangely the star of the sides was the onion rings! Instead of the thick onion rings you may be used to, these were thin and lightly battered. They were salty but not too salty. They were super thin, crispy and sooooo good. The only side we were disappointed with was the horseradish mashed potatoes. They needed more horseradish, butter and cream/milk. The horseradish was very subtle and the potatoes were dry. It was the only dish that we did not exclaim, "Mmmm, that is so delicious!" I did not take a star away because everything else was so great. The service was fantastic! We felt very welcomed by our first server and I do like the photo of each staff member touch. So smart during this crazy age of the global pandemic. He was friendly and attentive. Our waiter was great too! My apologies for not getting their names. We didn't feel rushed which was nice. I thought I read somewhere that there was a 90 minute limit. We were there longer with dessert and everything. Speaking of dessert, we had the Baked Alaska which was made with Cherry Garcia icecream and was excellent. We also got the chocolate lava cake. My only complaint is that I wish the desserts were bigger. :). The complimentary coconut macaroons were a nice surprise. I would absolutely come back to Davio's for a special occasion or the next time I'm back in Boston. It was a memorable meal and far and away the best Thanksgiving dinner I've ever had! Side note: I left my umbrella at the restaurant but didn't realize until the day I was leaving Boston. I was so glad the staff let me in to look around. And someone had turned it in! This was a very special umbrella, given to me recently by my husband. So I was so happy to get my umbrella back. Five star experience! Thank you Davio's. You have a raving fan here. read more

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Amazing food ambiance and service. Very fine dining nice dinner with family - I had the filet

Ever wake up to realize that you visited a place where the food was amazing but the service sucked and you ended up over-tipping? To be fair, sat at the bar to dine (mistake on us as tables were full). Food was soooooooooooo amazing, but bartender was a complete numb skull that spent more time conversing with other servers rather than acknowledge HER patrons. 4 stars for the food - 2 for the service. read more

Too LOUD!!! Food and service were OK but even talking across the table was difficult -- and the room was not full

It was so good. Chocolate cake was so good. Their onion rings and Brussel sprouts were very oily and so greasy... I think the oil needs to change. The salmon was good. read more

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Terrible , don't waste your time ..I've been here in Boston for 4 days now with my wife and 2 daughters eating breakfast lunch and dinner at different restaurants and this one by far the worst..we got 15 oysters that were ok and the cheese steak spring rolls that were nothing special..I ordered the cowboy rib eye which was warm and marginal at best.. the service was terrible.. everything took years to arrive...the servers at first appear well dressed and professional but it's an illusion..I constantly had to ask a passing water boy to find my waitress...it was frustrating..parking is a disaster.. I had to park a block away.. the supposed valet was invisible ..there are so many great restaurants in Boston , don't waste your time with this one...Gordon Ramsey would have had a heart attack in this place... read more

Went for summer restaurant week which had a special menu. One of the best wine menus in the area. The sashimi appetizer was very fresh. The pasta was amazing. The flourless chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts in Boston. They wrote a note on it for our anniversary. Great service. read more

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Worst service we've had in Boston. Mediocre food for the cost. From the time we stepped in we were pretty much ignored.

On the eve of Labor Day Weekend, it was a quiet evening at Davio's in Back Bay. I arrived with my best friend for a girl's night out. The staff greeted us with a smile when we arrived and surprisingly we actually ran into a few Yelpers doing a Dine Out dinner. Afterward, we were seated at a table perpendicular to the bar area. I asked one of the waiters for the Restaurant Week menu and was thoroughly pleased with my meal. I ordered one too many popovers and was feeling full before receiving my entree. For an appetizer, I ordered to crab arancini fennel Slaw with citrus aioli, my entree was the swordfish spiedini chermoula, corn, dill, crème fraiche, and for dessert the amaretto cheesecake. Compliments to the chef, everything was absolutely divine! read more

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Very enjoyable dinner very good food an was great service great atmosphere really very enjoyable dinner

I enjoyed a great date night at Davio's for Dine Out Boston. I made reservations for 8:30 Wednesday night and I took advantage of their partnership with lyft where you received about 25% off your ride to and from a participating Dine Out Boston restaurants. I was so excited to see they were taking part in this because I've been meaning to eat at Davio's for years. When my dad retired his company treated him out to lunch at the Davio's in Foxborough. He isn't the one for fancy restaurants and loves finding those delicious authentic hole in the wall type places, but he came home raving about Davio's. Ever since I have wanted to check it out and was very excited to finally do it. I ordered the crab arancini appetizer, the spaghetti scallop entree, and we got both desserts to split. The crab arancini was amazing and I loved the entire plate, I gobbled everything up. The spaghetti scallop dish very good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and I ate the all of it. You always appreciate when fresh pasta is cooked al dente. The only thing is, I wish the dish had been drained a bit as the guanciale made the dish very oily. I feel like it could have been prevented by draining some of it before serving. Thank goodness there is always room for dessert, because I was stuffed. The desserts were incredible and an amazing way to conclude the night. I want to mention the incredible service, our waitress was very attentive and helpful. I truly enjoyed date night and I can't wait to be back. I already know what I'm going to order when I return; the Maine Lobster risotto. read more

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Got the oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer. It was OK but I don't recommend. It's basically an oyster covered in a rich topping (which I'm assuming contains cheese and butter). You can't really taste the flesh of the oyster. Plus for service though. They missed my order and gave me a crab cake while I was waiting. The crab cake was pretty good. The steak was standard and tasty with no complaints or super impressionable. The steak came with blue cheese mashed potatoes. The blue cheese in the mashed potatoes honestly was not bad considering I don't like blue cheese, but its smell and taste definitely overpowered the mashed potatoes. The vanilla bean panna cotta for dessert was probably my favorite part of the meal. read more

Major inconvenience for valet parking at $27 and no handicap or customer discount assistance provided.' A manager said he didn't build the system... read more

Went to Davios with the family... Food was a 5 as my wife and I had steak, the kids had pasta... ceasar salad was excellent and the truffle fries.. and grilled corn were excellent as sides. Nice ambience, good vibe in the restaurant. Service- the waiter was very good but here is why Davios is not getting a 5... our reservation was at 7:30 and we did not sit until 7:55..we didn't order our food until 8:45. In addition, the table was the size of a postage stamp and where we were sitting the tables were on top of each other... sometimes you roll the dice when you eat on Friday and Saturday nights... Food was pretty darn good though and the popovers were excellent... read more

Solid steakhouse. I wasn't blown away with anything but the meat was good and there were some solid, fun appetizers. The desserts were yummy as well. Left being really full which is a good sign. Came with a large group and we ordered a wide selection for the whole table. For starters we tried the meatballs, three kinds of the spring rolls(chicken parm, buffalo chicken, and cheesesteak), fried shishitos, spinach salad, bolognese w penne. I didn't love the meatballs or the bolognese. The penne was well-cooked and had a great chew but didn't think either had particularly strong or great flavor. The meatball was also a bit too mushy. The spring rolls were good but I wasn't super impressed. I'm not sure having it as spring rolls added to the dish so felt a bit gimmicky. For the mains we had filet, rib eye, and veal. These came with caramel used onions, corn, Mac and cheese, and fries. The corn was really good and so was the Mac and cheese. I love fat so the rib eye was my faborite. The veal was a standout just because I normally wouldn't notice it. The seasoning was very basic but that's all you need for steak. Super good with the onions. The service was okay. Took a while for them to take our order especially since the restaurant wasn't crazy busy. Solid steakhouse nothing incredible or standout. read more

I've been to Davio's during lunch and ordered al a carte... Good but nothing to write home about. However, I came here because of restaurant week ( unofficial Yelp event) and I hate to say this but it was quite disappointing. I got the crab arancini which was decent and then I ordered the Artic Char which tasted like a cheap version of a salmon with zero flavor. The presentation was artistic but they were very sparing on the reduction which could have flavored the fish.... Very bland but I suppose it was healthy to be positive. Dessert was uneventfully disappointing.I ate something that looks like what Hello Kitty made.. it was a raspberry mousse cake... I changed it to the chocolate torte which was better but not great.. The food here is very basic and I don't know why they called this in Italian restaurant because there's nothing Italian about it and I cook Italian food. Even though my friends ordered the short rib with rigatoni, the dish was very hardy and they sent it out as braised short ribs with a lot of macaroni instead of rigatoni...too much with pasta. This would have been good with mashed potatoes. Look, I get the appeal of the location and it is convenient for many people who work close by but this dinner was far from a five-star meal. I was very disappointed. At least the server was nice. Sadly, the popovers will probably the best part of the meal. I think I ate two of them waiting for everybody from our Yelp crowd. read more

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First time dining here and I really enjoyed it. The food was lovely and the service was impeccable and super attentive! The pasta was served so hot and the steak was so soft and melted in your mouth like butter! I highly recommend the spring roll sampler and the Kobe beef meatballs. Davio's did not disappoint and I plan on coming here next time I visit the Boston area. read more

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Best meal hands down in Boston the whole time I was there. The popovers are amazing. All the food was beyond fantastic.

If you're looking for a summer picnic basket to enjoy outdoors or anywhere I'd strongly recommend to check Davio's out. You get a rental basket along with silverware and all the basic picnic necessities. Packed Picnic Basket $75 Salad: Farro, Shaved Cauliflower, Avocado, Peas, Peppadew, Parmigiano Chopped Romaine, Green Beans, Chickpeas, Egg, Tomato, Niman Bacon, Blue Cheese Sandwiches: Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula Oven Roasted Turkey, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Carrots, Alfalfa, Basil Aioli Dessert - Fresh Fruit & Berries Drink - Sparkling water read more

Davio's - Packed Picnic Bakset - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Let me first say Quan the bartender was amazing! The entire staff I believe is super friendly. I've always like the set up of Davio's, the corner bar area is so beautiful. I ordered Gnnoci with lobster with red sauce. I typically like white but decided against it that night. I think I'll stick to white sauce next time because the sauce in my opinion just wasn't seasoned well enough. It didn't have that kick. Desert was fresh and I was tempted to finish the whole thing even after I was so full. I do like how it was an eggless dessert option, alternative to cream brûlée but still delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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Very elegant restaurant. I had the Oven Baked Lump Crab Cake, the Prime Flat Iron, and the Tiramisu. As a starter, we had this fluffy bread. Very soft, moist, and buttery. The best item I had was the crab cake. It was insanely delicious. The cake was nice and tender with great seasoning. What made this crab cake even more delicious was this bed of special sauce. Truly incredible. The flat iron came with mashed potato's and asparagus. I found it very basic and average. The tiramisu was good too. What I also loved was the espresso martini. It was an excellent drink to end the dinner with. read more

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Great service. Had the warm spinach salad, rib special, Maine lobster entree. Entree was excellent and reasonably priced

4/5: some staff doesn't not routinely acknowledge guests/customers when walking by. 5/5 scallops dish, location, ambience. 5/5 my waiter! read more

Davio's - George's Bank Sea Scallops - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Davio's is decent. It's a place for people who live in the suburbs, or non-foodie tourists who want a reliable steak or decent Italian meal in a quasi-upscale environment. Fresh pasta and gluten free menu is a plus. This is one of the few restaurants within a short walk to the theater district - that was my motivation, and I think they are capitalizing on that. Some items are a hit or miss. My pasta was excellent but I would pass on the Doli martini (unfortunately). Also, they serve popovers as their bread.....which is not my favorite option to go with pasta.....but they were good. read more

Came here for a mini fancy restaurant with my two friends and it was delightful. We started off appetizers and got calamaris with aioli sauce and truffle fries. The calamari is off-menu so it's a hit or miss if they have it. However, it's one of the best calamaris I've ever had! The truffle fries were nicely seasoned as well. I then got the tagliatelle bolognese and it's one of my favorite dishes from here. The wagyu beef that we ordered could've been skipped in my opinion. And the chocolate cake dessert wasn't anything special either. Oh, another favorite side dish from here are the mashed potatoes! It is so buttery and creamy, one of my favorites! I'd come again to try other things because there's so many options! read more

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