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Davio's in the Greater Boston area is a four star Italian restaurant. This is a great place. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the Back Bay area. It's known for its pizza. The menu is complicated with a section for classics. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups.
In the fall of 2002, after 17 years on Newbury Street, Davio's relocated to 75 Arlington Street. Handsomely filling the first floor of the legendary Paine Furniture Building in Park Square, the room's urbane sophistication remains true to the integrity of this landmark Back Bay structure while fulfilling owner Steve DiFillippo's restaurant wish list.The space has allowed Davio's to build an enormous open kitchen backed with a bakery where both pastry chef and baker make all of the desserts and breads offered here. A temperature-controlled wine room holds more than 300 different bottles while two full-time wine stewards are employed."Award of Excellence"--Wine Spectator Magazine
4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. Davio's To Go is my go-to lunch place (had to sneak that in, sorry!) Their half pastas are incredible, filling, and ONLY FOUR BUCKS. Yes, you heard me correctly. All of their pastas are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Serious problem: they didn't clean the mussels.If there is anything that ruins it for me, it'd be sand in my food.Also, snooty waiters can generally stuff it, even if they are gay. If I have to flirt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
People rave about this establishment, but I am not a fan. The dining room has no character at all. The high ceilings and large layout make for a loud, unenjoyable dining experience. The menu is a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Davio's is one of my favorite places in Boston not only because the menu offers a great selection (even the desserts are amazing), the bread they provide is very delicious, the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember that episode of Seinfeld with the Soup Nazi? The guy was a total asshole, but the soup was amazing, so ppl had to keep going back? And then Elaine got all of his recipes, and he got pissed,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Davio's is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Not only is the food delectable, but the service is always spectacular. Plus, the ambiance never fails to put me in a great mood. Although I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to their Foxborough location. Lets just begin with saying I am definitely not returning to that place again. Davios reminded me of cheesecake fatory...1) The big portions which could make you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Davio's for Restaurant Week with two of my friends. They have decent portions, which is good (I never liked the idea of paying lots of money for tiny portions on huge plates). I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend went here during restaurant week a few years ago and kept raving about how it was the best meal she'd ever had. So, we went for her birthday a few days ago, and the food was pretty good,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For me, the best thing about the Davio's To Go counter is the consistency. And that its right downstairs from my office. The second best thing is that they take credit cards, no matter how low the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch with a friend at Davios. It wasn't bad but not worth the price. She got a $15 hamburger that was good but "greasy" - she was having trouble holding it because it was getting her hands...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up in Boston as a way station to a warm-weather vacation and ended up at Davio's due to generally positive Zagat and Yelp reviews and the fact that it was available through Open Table. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had dinner at Davio's last night after reading reviews of several restaurants in the theater district. What a great experience!! The restaurant is very open which concerned me from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually dined at the Patriot Place location after a game. My impression was their excellent service. From the hostess to our waitress, we were well attended to. The food was A-OK. The crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by this place a few times while cutting through the lobby. I never though much of it because it was usually on the way to/from Viga or Davio's. I decided to try it last week when I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant! Went here for a date to celebrate on some summer night and was extremely satisfied. Service was awesome - just as you would want it to be: helpful, engaging, professional, etc.. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Davios for drinks after the theater. What a way to end the evening.In all fairness, my husband says his cocktail was fantastic. I ordered a Zin (at $15 a glass) that tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing about Davio's disappointed me. It's a weighty, serious restaurant with fantastic food and the best service I've had in Boston. The menu is not self-consciously progressive, but it's current...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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For an upscale evening, a special occasion or just something different, this is your ticket. The classic Italian Steak House has all of the traditional meats, sides and apps you can think of, but it also...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a GREAT place to go any night of the week. The food is AMAZING and you never know who you might see in there. I've been many times and am always trying something different and have yet to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. We went here for Valentines day last year. I called 3 times to confirm our reservation and that the meal was a $75 pre-fixe menu. Upon arrival, we were handed a menu with a $95 price tag on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a restaurant! The roast chicken was by far the best roast chicken I have ever had. And the wild mushroom soup was unforgettable -- super concentrated mushroom flavor, very rich, very satisfying....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While most people think of Davio's as a power lunch or dinner place, (I secretly enjoy a quiet cappacino and late-afternoon dessert during the US Open or other tennis majors.) I'm happy with my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have always liked Davios - the most recent one in back bay is by far the best. the one that used to be in cambridge wasnt that great. back bay has a very good menu and great atmosphere. no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best, if not THE best, business dinner I've ever had. I was in Boston earlier this week for a team meeting, and was tasked with finding a good dinner spot. Since we're a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was Saturday evening, we were just chilling out...We walked by Davio's.... saw they had a very nice bar, so we walked in.The bartenders were very nice and took our drink orders promptly.We had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's going to be hard to get too far into this review without devolving into "omgsogoodjustgonow" but I'm going to give it the ol' college try.I ate here on a Saturday night; we were seated in a room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Davio's a 6-star review if Yelp allows it! The reason was the manager chased us down for two blocks to return our umbrella when he noticed that we left it behind. I mean he could have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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We eat at Davio's 2-3 times a year and always have a good experience. The dining room is beautiful and there is a certain buzz that adds to the meal. It reminds me of a NYC restaurant; in fact the last time we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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excellent address. highly recommended by a family member. excellent dishes and fine italian sauces. gift certificates available and a great idea for that special client or family member. great dinner specials....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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My wife and I bring all of our out-of-town guests to Davio's. Without a doubt the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff in the City. The restaurant is beautiful, the menu is creative with something for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Thursday and we had a party of eight so while waiting on our table we had drinks, the bartender did seem quite overwhelmed when we were ordering which is fine because it was busy but I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If a meal is going to be $30 /person, it better wow me and Davio's did not. It was good, but definitely did not match the price. The foccacia they give you to start is pretty good. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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All in all excellent well prepared food and service. However the steak is slightly below a premium steakhouse and the Italian dishes lack a little panache. Our service started a little rough with being ignored...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for restaurant week and the food was good, really decent tomato soup.I've gotten Davio's over-priced lunch take out food, and I must say they have good muffins and the special pizzas are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for lunch. nice and wide open space.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Boston. The only place I've been able to get a consistently good steak. Great atmosphere and service too. A bit on the high side for those of us who don't work in one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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A five star restaurant all the way. We chose more common dishes. There were many unusual choices that all looked excellent as they passed by. The filet mignon was wonderful and the roasted organic salmon was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why this in the Coffee/tea / Deli category, it's definitely a restaurant...Anyway, I came here the other night with my co-workers for our Xmas dinner; it's one of the few places we can all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this posh Italian restaurant on my company's dime, which, of course, is the best way to enjoy a place like Davio's. The decor is very classic and muted, and the atmosphere is perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Davios is my favorite restaurant of all time! My boyfriend and I have been there numerous times and everytime it has been wonderful!
openlist - user review - 11/01/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, this place is so good. I went here based on a recommendation from a friend. He said they have the best scallops he's ever tasted. So of course I ordered the scallops. They were really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was living the good life while visiting my parents in Boston when we went to eat at Davio's after seeing Wicked, a Broadway play (which BTW is amazing!). The restaurant is located in a happening...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner with my wife and friend here for the first time...food was okay...portions were small relative to $. The veal chop was close to $40, and once you add your sides, you are easily in the $50...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Mini Davio's is in the lobby of my new building, so I am gravitating towards there in the mornings and afternoons due to proximity more than anything else. I used to be across the street from ABP...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Went to Davios with a group of 8. When I originally heard we were going to an italian steakhouse I felt they would do one thing well but not the other. This wasn't the case. The Italian style meals were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is alright, but nothing spectacular. We went for lunch and there was mostly pizza, salad, panini or pasta on the menu. I think a few non-impressive entrees which were all pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a client dinner on a Monday evening. The bar service was excellent, as was our waiter. However, I don't think i would pay these prices for the meal I received. Sure, it was good - my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Davio's about five times now and have had nothing but great experiences. Food and service have always been top notch. I would probably be living in an apartment above a bowling alley,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I eat out almost every night...because I can. I was invited to Davio's by some business friends. I was the only person without a business suit. It seemed Davio's was filled with business suits with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite rest. in the city!!!!!!!must admitt I love steak so I might be a bit bias. Every time I have been to Davio's (at least 35 times) the service and food has always been excellent. one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place never fails!My girlreinds and I love to go here after work!We casually sit at the chefs table, which is easy to be seated right away!! Then we get to watch all the chefs do thier stuff. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not too impressed with Davio's. The drinks were too strong...yes, a martini should be strong, but it should also taste good. My friend sent her Cosmo back and I had to send my pomegranate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here during restuarant week and had a great meal. I didn't think it was amazing, out of this world good, but I definately enjoyed it. Our service was amazing. It's very upsacle & classy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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I recently went to Davio's with my boyfriend and his parents for his birthday. I made a reservation through OpenTable and we were seated immediately. (Actually, we arrived late, and called the restaurant, who...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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We were a party of around 10 people. Everyone ordered a meal except for one person who ordered a salad. The waiter encouraged him to order a dish but he explained that he didn't have a huge appetite. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4 PEOPLE 4 DIFFERENT PASTA DISHES AND EVERY SINGLE ONE WAS WORSE THAN THE OTHER ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE...NO TASTE WHAT SO EVERAND VERY UNDER COOKED PASTA TASTED LIKE CARDBOARD...THANKFULLY THE DESSERT WERE...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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I have always been told to go to Davio's but only recently did I get around to trying it. I must say being a very big fan of rare cooked meat, Davio's is not a steak house! Unfortunatly my entree was...
menupages.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great upscale atmosphere, fare and crowd. the wine selection is enormous and expansive. It seems loungey and casual to me in this refined setting that doesn't resemble a lounge at all. i came here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Excellent Food Excellent Service great atmosphere..The best in Boston!
menupages.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the little "to go" counter for "people in a hurry" that Davio's operates next door to it's real restaurant. The food selection is very limited - and I haven't liked what I've had so far. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed Davio's, I thought it was a little more than a typical steak house something about the food. It i a bit pricey but the food is worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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Not romantic, more business like in ambience, the food is good if you are looking for a hearty steak or "man's sized meal".
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Davio's is one of the best restaurants in the theatre district in Boston. The menu is somewhat eccle...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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The one annoying thing about this restaurant is that the acoustics are horrendous. It is impossible to carry on a conversation! Also, some of the food is Americanized--e.g. Eggplant caponata with sugar (!!) or...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like it there, the food is good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey steakhouse, basically. Food is typical of a steakhouse-- nothing really stands out in my mind. The crowd is upscale and dressed up. Great location on edge of Back Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, but it is not a jeans and sneakers type of steakhouse. We had our Christmas Party here and they have a great private room. Lots of famous people eat her when in town too. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My lord, will wonders never cease? Geoff writing a review for a place most of us can't afford?Well, for a very special occasion I ended up here with the family on a sunday afternoon and was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here at least one or two times a week. It's a great place for our group of friends to meet after work since it's in Back Bay and totally convenient. You MUST request Chrissy as your waitress if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An expensive Italian restaurant by day, at night it is serious, sophisticated, and conservative. You'll find businessmen and a slightly older crowd, but no frat boys hanging out here. Pricey but good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Northern Italian Steakhouse. Fine dining. Like all the steak and foi gras. Very nice decor w/ nice columns. Have been here only once but very memborable. Gets crowded quickly and can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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We had a great time the other night at Davio's!! We started out with a cocktail at the bar. Bartender, Matt, was great with service. restaurant was great too! The food was good the wine was reasonable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2004
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From the moment we arrived we were treated like gold. Friendly smile at the door, outstanding service from tony. the food was great... try the homemade gnocchi...WOW...We will be back !!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2004
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In spite of the delicious food, dinner was marred by the outrageously expensive wine list. Only 3 bottles of red under $40, 60% of the list over $100. If you don't drink Davios is great, otherwise there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2004
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I had not been to Davio's new location and I was very pleased when I did go. My companion and I began by having a glass of wine and a calamari appetizer at the bar. The bar area was very roomy and a relaxing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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I like this place. Upscale. slightly uppity. but fun and good food and great wine and cheese. It exudes class, which is very refreshing for Boston! My friends went there and had a semi private room and it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2003
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Starting with the pleasant hostess, the service was excellent. We weren't seated right away (they were waiting for some tables to turn), but she handled it very well. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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I absolutely love the new space, its warm, large and exciting. The food was perfect and our server was very attentive. Keep it up.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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If you want someplace to see and be seen, this is the place for you...If you are looking for fabulous food too, you are out of luck. It is OK. Nothing special at all..
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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A cavernous space with a surprisingly comfortable vibe, Davio's offers robust cuisine that contrasts delightfully with the business-chic setting. It's stylish but not trendy: Owner-chef Steve DiFillippo built...
frommers.com - user review
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Overpriced, noisy, food and service mediocre in comparison to other, less-hip standby's. Reservation at 8:30, seated at 8:50. Our table of eight could barely carry on a conversation. Wedge salad and wilted...
boston.com - user review
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a brick-walled, brass-appointed back bay basement with a reliable and modern northern italian menu of fresh seafood, pasta, and veal dishes. upstairs on the parlor floor is a less expensive caf and bar for...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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it's not your father's davio's anymore...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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boston's only northern italian steakhouse, davio's offers the finest italian cuisine featuring the finest seafood & a full range of the best meats available...
opentable.com - user review
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Expensive, pay a lot of money for food that can be had elsewhere for much less. Wine list very expensive.
boston.com - user review
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Ive eaten at the Cambridge Davios many times and have always enjoyed the food there. When I ordered my favorite dish of double cut pork chop at the Boston Davios, I was very disappointed. The pork chop was...
boston.com - user review
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a great find on newbury street...
epinions.com - user review
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diners at the flagship location of this mini-chain choose between a stuffy main dining room with brass railings and a cozy upstairs room with paintings and a sit-down bar...
epinions.com - user review
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The economy is in a major slump, the nation is in war, and the populace fearful about terrorism. All this means a restaurant slump with empty dining rooms and fretful owners, right?
boston.com - user review
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this may be one of the only restaurants youill encounter that, since the heady dot-com years, managed to upgrade and upscale and do even better than before. owner steve di filippo already had a well-loved...
gayot.com - user review
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in the mood for savory italian food or a specialty pizza? davio's should be your next stop. northern italian cuisine features lasagna and veal chops, and homemade pizzas are baked in a wood-fired pizza oven...
10best.com - user review
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Boston's only Northern Italian Steakhouse, Davio's offers the finest Italian cuisine featuring the finest seafood & a full range of the best meats available.
opentable.com - user review
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