Davio's

04/07/2008 Posted by piscesdrowning

so a friend works near this place and frequents the happy hour. he said we have to go to davio's. i parked for $9.50 in a garage around the corner for which they validate the parking. the host greeted us with a genuine smile and professional anticipation. we sat down and the server was a kind of welcoming that made us think i was in his own home. every ingredient on the menu was the best on the market. it was pricey but valuable. the service was seamless. the food was the best of it's kind. and then this tall, blonde manager came to our table. he talked to us about what we were up to and how we found out about davio's. while he was talking to us i realized for the first time a restaurant truely made us feel like we were the most important people there. we are out for dinner once a week and now look forward to davio's atleast once a month.

01/21/2008 Posted by fastdriver

My fiancée and I recently had dinner at Davio’s. She kept asking me to take her there—she had heard so many good things from her coworkers. We had an amazing dinner, our steaks were perfect as was the tiramisu and service. I have been to many good steakhouses in Philadelphia and Davio’s is now at the top of my list.

01/21/2008 Posted by russoellie

First time reviewer, but Davio's is so incredible I had to share! Attended a wedding at Davio's; the terrance boasts a breath taking city view. The food was delicious, from the cocktail hour to the sit down meal, just marvelous. And the wedding cake, made AT davios was the best cake i have ever had at a wedding! Definitely reccommend Davio's to one and all!!

Pros: An incredible atmosphere

01/21/2008 Posted by rmz

I recently had my wedding at Davio’s and it was AMAZING! All of my guests commented on how nice the staff was, how beautiful the space was, and they still can’t stop talking about the food. Everyone who chose the steak said it was the best steak they have ever had—and this group is a group of steak eaters. And the wedding cake, best anyone has ever tasted. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to have our wedding—the evening was absolutely perfect!

Pros: Food, Ambience, Service

01/14/2008 Posted by justahalp

Eight of us just dined at Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse on Saturday. This is not the first time we have eaten there. It is our favorite place to go to. The Steaks are bar none the best you can find anywhere. Not only are the steaks great but the pasta is delicious. We had, as usual, amazing service. The minute we walked in the door the manager recognized us and addressed us by name. how great is that! The service was superb.. why go to anyother steakhouse in this city.. I would recommend Davio's to everyone..It is romantic but can also accommodate larger numbers of people.. LOVE IT!

09/24/2007 Posted by ahms

My husband and I are foodies - we live in NYC but travel to other cities and go out to dinner often. This was our second time in Phili and have yet to be pleased. The atmosphere at Davio is warm and inviting (watch the slick floor if you are wearing heals). One of our two waiters was quite nice and knowledgable and the recommendation by the sommelier was spot on; I have rarely had such a well described bottle of wine live up to the description. But I would pass on the food. Having gone to many great steak houses I have high expectations. But to be charged $50 bucks for a bone in steak and have it taste like char and be extremely overcooked was suprising. I dont mind paying for good food, in fact its how we spend our hard earned cash. But this was just average. Maybe the Italian dishes were better, if so they should not bill themselves as an Italian style steak house. Your money would be better spent across Rittenhouse square at either Smith and Wolensky or Mortons.

Pros: beautif atmosphere and great sommelier

Cons: the meat had no flavor

03/14/2007 Posted by dmiller9885

The place is great,the food was sensational and the service impeccable-what else is there to say! We all met here after our "Day in Heaven" and Davios really went all out to help us make this such a special day. It is not so often that 12 women can all voice their opinions and say that this was a wonderful meal.

Pros: great food,service and ambiance

03/03/2007 Posted by hubriis

We enjoyed dinner at Davio's on Saturday February 24th. The restaurant was located just two blocks down from our hotel, and was perfectly located for us. The dining room of the restaurant is located in a former bank, and the second-floor location revealed a huge open area with high ceilings yet was somehow still quite cozy. We had a wonderful, knowledgeable sommelier and our server was terrific. Attentive, but not hovering. Instead of the usual bred prior to dinner, we were presented with a lovely array of fresh ricotta cheese, marinated mushrooms and olives. That in itself would have been a lovely feast! We started with salad; I enjoyed a Caesar presented with full romaine leaves intact and fresh anchovy. It was quite good, but nothing extraordinary. Davio's is known for their beef, so I went with a filet mignon. It was seared perfectly crisp on the outside and yet was warm, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. I ate the entire thing with relish. Dessert was tiramisu; it was better-than-average but I LOVE tiramisu and have tried it almost everywhere so I am a bit spoiled. It was good, but not worth sacrificing my first-born for. Overall, I would highly recommend Davio’s to anyone looking for a great steak in the Philadelphia area. I will be back next year!

Pros: Wonderful Servers and Sommelier, Gorgeous Architecture

12/04/2006 Posted by randallsclark

Great place to take a client, co-worker or business associate. Elegant enough but comfortable and convenient to downtown and the center city. Food and service were above par. I would recommend the steaks and not the fish.

Pros: Elegant yet relaxed atmosphere

10/26/2006 Posted by alee34

I've been to private events here a bunch of times and everything has been wonderful. Sometimes great restaurants can disappoint in terms of a large group event, but the food and service were both excellent at Davio's. Try the Penne!

Pros: Great Food and Service