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Davide Reviews List

Davide

Welcome to Davide, Boston's premier authentic
Italian restaurant. Located in the Historic North End,
Davide has continued to serve outstanding regional
Italian cuisine for more than two decades.

Davide is proud to have been an integral part of the North End’s incredible dining scene for over 20 years. Our doors first opened in 1982 and ever since then we have provided Boston with the highest quality culinary creations. Our talented chefs pool their collective years of experience to create dishes that reflect the rich traditions of Northern Italy and at the same time amaze diners with their originality. Their work has earned Davide numerous accolades — "Best Italian" - Pat Whitley Show and Phantom Gourmet - "Greatness" — over the years, including a Five-Diamond award from AAA, a rating of Excellent from Zagat Survey, and recognition as one of the nation’s top 50 Italian restaurants.
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
(61 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • romantic(35)
  • special occasion(29)
  • neighborhood gem(21)
  • fit for foodies(18)
  • notable wine list(11)
  • good for groups(8)
Davide Reviews List
Review 1 for Davide
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hidden Surprise

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went to Davide on a cold,rainy Tuesday,a week after the Boston Bombing. It's below ground level made for a warm,cozy dinner setting.When we arrived, here were only a few other diners,which made for an intimate, romantic evening. Loved the mix of music. We were given bread with WONDERFUL dipping oil. We decided to share a salad - good choice because it was huge- more than enough for two.Our meals were served piping hot. The Chioppino contained an generous amount of seafood. My Satler chicken was crispy on the outside,moist and tasty.Part way through our meal a large party arrived.Since Davide is larger than most North End eateries, they were seated in a separate room and we weren't disturbed in the least"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 2 for Davide
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overall Disappointed!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have been there several times; this time I was disappointed to find that on Tuesday of this week they had a wine and five course matched tasting and they were still serving several of the same courses that were left over, on Saturday. I learned this after I had ordered and eaten. While there was reasonable taste, the pasta torte puffed pastry was slightly stale, the papadelle was for the first time a pasta that was made days earlier with a ragu that was served top of what appeared to be a simple marinara sauce. Salmon was removed from the menu another disappointment. The service was reasonable only because the Maitre d was vigilant. The wines were enjoyable from the Tuesday affair. They matched well with the courses we had from Tues."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2009
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Review 3 for Davide
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We ordered traditional food

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We ordered traditional food for dinner - lasagne and veal scallopini. The lasagne was good but the veal was not. The veal was tender but the sauce was not good."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2010
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Review 4 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful service! Had a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful service! Had a really time talking with the staff. Very friendly and kind! Thanks for a great night!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic, Classic, Italian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were a family of 4 visiting Boston on vacation. We shared 2 appetizers - the Bruschette with prosciutto, fig jam, and goat cheese and Stuzzico ( capicola, prosciutto, salami, fresh mozzarella). Both appetizers were delicious! I had the Tagliatelle with shrimp and preserved lemon, my husband had the Cacciucco, and the kids (age 16 and 14) had the Pappardelle with the short rib ragu. The pastas were perfectly cooked al dente. You could taste the quality of these handmade, homemade pastas. The sauces were nicely balanced in flavor. The Cacciucco had a good portion of different seafood and the broth was fantastic. We shared 3 desserts - the cannoli, the limoncello cake and the tiramisu. All of the desserts were excellent."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2003
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Review 6 for Davide
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Empty, food okay. But good

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Empty, food okay. But good location cuz across from muni lot!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2009
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Review 7 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We celebrated my birthday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We celebrated my birthday at Davide's and happened to be there during Boston's Restaurant week. Their menu selection and wine pairing was excellent value and delicious. Tables are not close together, so plenty of privacy even if the restaurant was full.
Fresh produce and ample portions too! Great personal service! We were there on a Sunday night, so not the busy Saturday night scene. I would suggest going there on the "off nights" if you want that individual attention.
Also, great walking location to Fairmont Battery Wharf if you happen to be staying the night.
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Dined on 03/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Davide
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Davide is a cute little Italian

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Davide is a cute little Italian restaurant with a cozy and intimate ambiance. Usually the food is great: the bread is fantastic, the appetizers are delicious. However, the entree I ordered was not that much different from the usual pasta with red sauce. They do make their own pasta, which is always of the highest quality, but this time around it fell just a little short."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Davide
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good and odd at the same time

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I rated this restaurant "good" overall because the visit to this previous Kitchen Nightmares restaurant was odd. Why was it odd?.....we were the first customers at 5:30PM on a Sunday with only 6 tables seated by the time we left at 8:00, no candles on tables, chilly inside, only one front of house person: host, waiter, bartender, food runner, busboy all in one - kind of a comedy show. The really nice waiter knew what he was doing and he was trying so hard. Our appetizer special (mozzarella and prosciutto with oil, balsamic) and caesar salad was delicious. We shared the lasagna which was good, but nothing amazing. I can't say anything bad, I just can't say great either, walked away not knowing what to make of the place."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2012
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Review 10 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food in a quiet downstairs

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great food in a quiet downstairs setting. Went on a Saturday night and, while crowds of people milled outside the other North end Italian restaurants on Hanover Street, waiting for a table to open, Davide's was available and served delicious food just a short walk away.
My wife started with an awesome salad-- big chunk of fresh burrata served over sliced beets. I had the mussels, cooked in a thick tomato-based broth. Light and wonderful. For entrees, we had the veal scallopine and an off-the-menu special of s seafood stew. Both were great."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Davide was a great restaurant.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Davide was a great restaurant. The service was wonderful. The owner /manager was very helpful in helping us pick great wine and menu items. There isn't a bad choice because everything we had was very good and I'm sure the rest of the menu was just as good so I am not going to tell you each item. All I'm going to say go find this hidden gem a little bit off the main drag in the North End . You will be happy you went"
Dined on 03/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Davide
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have heard many great things

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I have heard many great things about Davide, but to experience them in person was something else. All 3 courses were simply delicious, I had the salmon and my girlfriend had the lamb chops. I would not hesitate to recommend or to dine in again."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As always great food, authentic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"As always great food, authentic italian dining. One of the North End's best restaurants that has been around for many many years!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We ate early to avoid the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We ate early to avoid the higher noise level."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2008
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Review 15 for Davide
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Enjoyed our dinner at Davide.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed our dinner at Davide. Menu was less extensive than we expected. Cocktails were delicious. Bruchetta was good. The veal scaloppini was the only veal dish on the menu. It was good. Service was good. Notice I've used the word good and not great.
We dined there many years ago and really had high expectations. Honestly, we've dined in several other restaurants in the North End and I'm sad to say that this would not be our first choice.
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Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We discovered a North End gem!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were delighted to "discover" Davide and greatly enjoyed the exceptionally knowledgable waitor, and the perfectly prepared dishes.
I had their Osso Bucco which was excellent, and my wife enjoyed their Cacciucco
which had a wide variety of seafood. Both were delicious.
The dining room was quiet, which was also appreciated.
If you're in the North End, but want to avoid the madness of Hanover St., AND have an excellent dinner experience, go to Davide!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Davide
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Off the beaten path for a reason

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Off the beaten path for a reason. Sat with no menus out of first 2 wines ordered server was petrified of guests no floor management presence worst martini I've had just gin in a glass. Food was not bad but service trumps all sorry chef. Do yourself a favor and eat in the true north end."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2009
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Review 18 for Davide
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A lot worse than the last

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A lot worse than the last time we went there. They messed up my order and the food was not worth the cost."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
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Review 19 for Davide
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Definitely romantic and quiet

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was fine. They seemed to be out of a lot of the wines on the wine list (maybe it's time for an updated wine list?) They do NOT have a dessert menu which is not too surprising for a North End restaurant but it was cold and snowing so we weren't going to walk down Hanover and wait in line at Modern or Mike's Pastry for some dessert."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 20 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best kept secret in the North End

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant is off the beaten path, but well worth the walk from the main North End drag. Setting is romantic -- it is elegant without feeling formal. Service was EXCELLENT -- friendly, efficient, helpful, but not over-bearing.
Most importantly, the food is some of the best I have had at an Italian restaurant in Boston. Everything -- from the soup to the salad to the entree -- was so fresh and flavorful. Not a down-home mom-and-pop pasta and red sauce place, but not a foofy, trendy small-portioned place either. Just perfect. I don't usually write restaurant reviews, but my husband and I enjoyed the food here so much that I feel obligated to let others know about this well kept secret."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time there and LOVED

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"First time there and LOVED it! Can't wait to come back :)"
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our server was extremely knowledgea

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He was attentive and our food was delicious. One diner in our party was vegan and the kitchen accommodated him wonderfully. We had an excellent experience and will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Not your typical North End restaura

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Second time there and it was as good as the 1st time. Not small,crowded and noisy like the typical North End restaurants. Service was very good. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Worth the walk !

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"On a cold night it might have been easier to pop into one of the heavy traffic restaurants on North End however Davide is worth a couple more minutes walk to come to a restaurant where the welcome is warm and genuine and the food is fresh and delicious. The booths make for a cozy intimate romantic dinner and the service was attentive."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Davide
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service was great.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food and service was great. Handmade pasta and great specials!!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Davide
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good Italian restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very good Italian restaurant in the North End. We went on coldest day of year in January in middle of week and found only two other couples dining there. Service was slow but waiter very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent especially the lobster fetuccini. Don't miss the canolis for dessert!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Davide
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first time there

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our first time there and really enjoyed the environment. Our waiter was wonderful"
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Davide
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate