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    The Cellar Restaurant

    4.3 (276 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THE CELLAR RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Johnny T.

    I must say this was a surprising find in Daytona because you never know when trying new things in a town you don't know that well. We went and took a chance without reservations and the owner graciously let us in and they did not disappoint. Forget the really great atmosphere, the food was totally amazing and definitely the best I have ever eaten in Daytona by far. If you want to celebrate an anniversary or any special occasion or just go eat some really great food try this place, I will go back there. I had the Elk, amazing and my wife had the Gnocchi also amazing and we are Italian!!

    Featured wine $13 per glass
    Amy K.

    We chose an early reservation of 5pm, when the restaurant opens. We chose to sit upstairs in the "porch" instead of in the cellar. My husband wanted the lighter atmosphere. The food was outstanding. We started with the anchovy salad and the prosciutto melon and pear salad. I only ate a little of the anchovy one. It was a little underseasoned but the anchovies were not overly salty and seemed fresh. The prosciutto and melon and pear was scrumptious with the featured rose wine (Grenache). The pear was truly ripe just as it should be. The melon was soft, not hard like some places but it wasn't the best melon I've had. The portion size was generous. The Cellar requires you to order your entire meal at once, not graze, so we quickly (a bit rushed) chose our entrees. The Entrees were timed well and not brought until we had savored the salads and the bread. There was a small relaxing break between courses while our Querento Chianti was opened. This turned out to be a good choice since I got the Pesto and lump crab with paperdelle pasta and hubby got the lamb shank. The pasta was properly cooked al dente and made in house. I would have made it thinner, but I know how hard it is to work with really thin sheets so I understand the thicker choice. The creamy sauce was not too heavy and the crab was indeed lump and fresh. I only ate half. My espousa enjoyed his lamb shank, falling off the bone and nicely braised, not drowning in sauce. The risotto was very light, almost a rice and pea side, not gloopy. For dessert we got the tiramisu which was light and airy, very coffee tasting and not chocolate. (Sometimes places add a chocolate element but this was the classic style.) The atmosphere was quiet and our server was attentive without being overbearing. The person who made my reservation said she is very particular about the dress code, so we made sure to comply. Also, as you know there is a credit card required at reservation time that will be charged if you don't show up. There was one anomaly that we both wanted to mention. Although there is a sign on every table saying no cell phone usage, there was a computer is use at the next table. It seemed the proprietress was using this guest area for bookkeeping. I mean this as a constructive comment, that when you are asking your guests not to be distracted by their cell phones, we were distracted by business being done at the next table. (Photo below) This seemed inconsistent and surprising for a restaurant at this level.

    Carbonara

    The service was great! Excellent wine selection. Food quality wasn't up to par for a $200+ meal for a couple. The carbonara was average. The Giant shrimp and snapper was not fresh. The fish was very fishy and the shrimp was mediocre. The sauce was bland. Not a top star restaurant.

    Salsiccia e Gamba di Coniglio con Polenta
    Zach M.

    My wife and I were looking for a nice evening dining experience. We didn't know how much of a hidden gem the cellar really is! Our server Diego was incredibly polite, attentive, and fun to talk to! Our hostess Lina (I believe is the owner) was also very polite, professional, and quite attentive to detail! And the best part, the food and wine had so much rich and tasteful flavor! We definitely recommend for a nice date night!

    The house
    Bobbie T.

    I'll start with the "greeting" at the door. Now you have to use a credit card to book or you'll be charged $50pp if you don't show. Fine. You get to the door and it literally has a sign that says you have a reservation to enter. I'm fine with that. The dude at the door needs to take a minute though. He's a bit much. I also didn't appreciate that i walked up with clear mobility issues and he planned to escort us to our table downs a flight of stairs. Thank goodness we had an early reservation or what. So if you have these issues too, prepare. I told them when we booked but apparently it got lost. After that, it much more enjoyable. The server was amazing and very helpful. She was accommodating without being intrusive. The building itself was what you'd expect from a historical home...small rooms, a bit smelly, and added on in strange ways. I'd give ambiance 2/5 and service 4.5/5. They offer a menu of wines. Make sure to look because many of the bottles they showcase are half bottles. Check out the full menu. It's a nice menu. We went with a lovely montepulciano...big shock for us. It was awesome. It was a mid-grade reserva...there's only three. Now on to the food...we started with two salads. Mike for a pretty traditional salad with olives and peppers. I opted for the marinated anchovies. Can I just say why aren't we eating more anchovies in the U.S.? They are delicious. I ate this a lot while in Sicily and they are just wonderful! We shared the sausage lamb pappardelle. I haven't had the sausage sliced with the paste like that before. It was delicious. The sauce was light and refreshing. All clearly handmade. Finally we did the osso boco (aka lamb shank). It was tender as expected. Served with a veggie risotto (meh...needed more flavor) and a veggie bunch of green beans, sunchokes, and carrots. Again...needed more seasoning. The hubs ordered the peach cobbler special and 1983 sherry. Skip the sherry. It turned. The cobbler was ok but nothing to write home about. So overall, the first two courses were awesome. The rest was passable. Very little ADA options. Service was good. I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible. Can't justify 4. While the prices were fair for what you for, there were just too many other issues.

    House salad. A yummy as pretty.
    Ani S.

    Wonderful food but they require credit card guarantee on the weekend. Braised Lamb Shank is delicious as is the Red Snapper, Veal Scallopini and house salad.

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    The food here is always great! Though you could eat it all by yourself, the Italian Sampler is nice…read morefor sharing. You should also consider sharing one of the many delicious large entrees! The reason you would ultimately enjoy going to Don Vito's is for the owner, Barbara. She reminds me of my relatives from New York. When I'm there I know I'm eating at one of those good, family owned restaurants. When people travel to Daytona Beach, I'm not the only one to make a point to eat at Don Vito's to catch-up. They are not well staffed so plan ahead and make a reservation.

    There is no ambiance in restaurant, it is drab and dark. The owner is the only server, but that was…read morenot a problem since there were so few patrons. We wanted lasagna but they did not have any and we were at restaurant by 5:30. We ordered a pizza which took over 30 minutes to get. Once we got pizza all of the above was redeemed. It was deliciously made to order. We had far too much pizza left and it was wrapped up very well and not in a box because we were traveling and our server recognized a box is more awkward to handle. It was disappointing that we did not get to eat authentic Italian food that evening(I know pizza is Italian, but when you go to an authentic Italian restaurant that is not what I look for.) This restaurant was recommended on YouTube as one of the top 10 restaurants to try in Daytona. Trip Advisor also recommended. Based on my experience I would not recommend.

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    Don Giovanni Contemporary Italian Pizzaria - Ormond Beach - Fettuccine Carbonara

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    Sad I wanted this long to try them! We had fantastic service out on the patio despite the place…read moregrowing busier by the minute. While the patio is nicely designed and has comfy wicker chairs, the parking lot traffic does take a bit from the ambiance. But hey, how often can I dine outside in Florida without dying of heat or mosquitos or drowning in a downpour. They had a ton of delicious specials going but I like to try places for the first time based on my favorite dishes. However, I can't pass up octopus carpaccio and while it was delicious, the slices stuck to the plate which the waiter attributed to being outside where it warmed up. Next time, calamari for sure! I got the fettuccine bolognese as I'm still chasing a sauce that isn't just ground beef added to marinara. I'm happy to say it's the best bolognaise I've found in Central Florida! Their pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and not overly tomatoey or sweet like most places. It also was fully tossed so it clung to the noodles. Dad was in a pizza mood but was definitely temped by the veal chop special. He ended up with the all in pie and I knew it was a winner when he ate the crust. He's very picky about crust and this hit the mark on texture and taste! So yes, the love this group has for Don Giovanni is real and if you haven't tried it I definitely recommend it!

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    Been a long time since we've been to Mario's. Did not…read moredisappoint with the service and food. Started off with glasses of wine and garlic bread. Bread was hot and very good. Nice sized loaf for the 2 of us. Candyce got the chicken parmesan and I got the Veal parmesan. Nice big pieces with a side pasta Alfredo super creamy and oh so good. Great service Great food. Nice location for dinner.

    We've lived in the Daytona Beach area for almost 5 years and have driven by this restaurant…read moremultiple times. One weekday night we decided to try it out, and we're happy we did. First off, the restaurant is a lot larger inside than you would think seeing it from the outside. The colors are warm, the seating either bar, high tables, tables or booths. And, at the end of our dinner the restaurant was full, but it wasn't noisy. All of the staff were very friendly. We were promptly seated in one of the booths and perused the menu. We were offered a choice of bread or garlic bread. We opted for the garlic bread. Soft, warm, with just the right amount of garlic and butter. We started with the stuffed artichoke. I think we would have liked it better if the artichoke were a bit more "meaty." Most of the leaves were just breading with a sliver of artichoke. We were then brought our dinner salads. They were large. Lots of fresh ingredients. You could almost make a meal of just the salad. My husband had the lasagna which came with a meatball, and I had the Mario Combo which includes chicken parmesan and lasagna with a side of spaghetti. The servings were generous and hearty. The sauce very good. I judge Italian restaurants by their sauce, and this one was a nice thick blend of tomatoes and spices. What was interesting is that the spaghetti sauce seemed just a bit sweeter. We needed carryout containers for the leftovers and they packaged them very nicely. Took a star off for the stuffed artichoke which wasn't very flavorful. Also while the food was good, there was something almost sloppy about the presentation. Prices are about right, and you can get a discount if you sit at the bar or on the high tops... We'll come back again... we'll just make sure we're really hungry!

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