Davio’s, with its “Northern Italian Steakhouse” cuisine, brings a deliciously unique flair to a city famous worldwide for its Italian restaurants. Situated in the historic Provident Bank Building in Center City Philadelphia, Davio’s offers diners the complete upscale dining experience - exquisite food, expertly prepared and presented in a grandly historic ambience. Davio’s skilled wait-staff provide guests with relaxed, yet attentive service, and are smartly garbed in long white coats reminiscent of Italy’s finest restaurants. Offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week, the restaurant has already gained popularity as a prime spot for both “Power Breakfast” and “Power Lunch” among the Philadelphia business community. Dinner also brings local and national luminaries from all walks of life on a regular basis. Reservations are suggested for the main dining room.
"The food and service were wonderful! The drinks at the bar before dinner were reasonable and the bartenders could not have been more welcoming and great to speak with! I will be back and have already recommended to a friend in Philly this week on business."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Made a reservation for 6 pm dinner via opentable.com - all times are available, that's a pleasant surprise. When we arrived the manager gave us a good table in the center. The table is full sized for 4 so we two felt very comfortable at it. The restaurant's interior is very nice and friendly. The service is fast and perfect, our poor English was not a problem to communicate with the staff. Large selection of beverages, meats and desserts. Complimentary assorted antipasto and several kinds of bread, all good. Ordered two 8oz wines, they brought small decanters for 'em - convenient. Steak, salad and dessert are perfect. No drawbacks, only happiness. We'll definitely come here again."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This restaurant made this the perfect mothers day as our waiter was a lot of fun and recommended some really tasty food. I will definitely be recommending this place to all of my friends!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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"Great service, great meal and a very nice ambiance for a celebration. Every time I've been here they've surpassed themselves. The only odd thing was that someone from management started hovering at the end of our meal and well before we were given our check. The restaurant was half empty (with places for large parties still), so the extra surveillance was puzzling and the only off note of the evening."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"So good that we have decided to hold our rehearsal dinner here! They have a private room on the second floor with a terrace and gorgeous skyline view. Food was outstanding, specifically the chicken parm, chicken/blue cheese, shrimp and philly cheese steak spring roll appetizers all served with their own sauces as well as the salmon salad and filet dinners. Menu contains a lot of variety, thus there is something to please everyone. Looking forward to the rehearsal dinner next year!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We ate at Davio's Saturday night 9pm- 4 adults and 1 child (6yo). The food was beyond outstanding but what made us all stop and say WOW was the customer service. From the moment we checked- until we walked out we were referred to by name by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our bar check was effortless transferred to our table. Drink and food recommendations were great. At some point my son was tired so "Noodles" the creative server brought my son his noodles in 2 minutes. After he ate, kiddo wanted to lie down in the bay window next to our table and before his head hit the wood, he was cushioned with clean folded up linens and covered like it was a blanket and mattress store. We were even sent home with cookies to wake up to :)"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"First visit to Davio's. Very attentive wait staff who all addressed us personally by name. Delicious salmon and branzino meals. Timely service helped us get to the symphony on time. Very pleased!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The food and service was fine, but we were seated at a small and poorly lit table. The wait staff was excellent and truly attended to our every need. We've been coming to Davio's for many years and would certainly return, but will request a better table."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was amazing! It all started with the complimentary bread that was delivered with two spreads and some marinated olives. We got two appetizers, Philly cheesesteak rolls and the calamari fried. Then we got the short ribs and prime flat iron steak. Everything was very good. The servers were very attentive and took the time to really explain the menu. Our overall experience was excellent. It is a little pricey so we would only go back for a special occasion."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I've been to Davio's twice and both times I've had an awesome experience. The food is great and the service is very friendly and diligent. The menu is great with lots of options."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food is always consistent, well-presented and excellent. Service is outstanding. Maybe the server's English isn't perfect, but lots of personality and attentiveness more than compensates. Will definitely will return."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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"Davio's is one of Philadelphia's hidden treasures. Whenever we come to visit, dinner here is a MUST. The food is exquisitely prepared and elegantly presented. It doesn't get much better than that."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We had a wonderful experience at Davios - celebrated our 24th anniversary. The food and service were outstanding - a special recognition to Joe with whom we had a delightful conversation about wines and he went to extra effort to provide us some label information on wine we tried for the first time. My only suggestion would be perhaps better communication between the sommelier and the servers on what wines he is currently out of as it took close to 25 minutes from the time we placed our wine order until we were actually served (and that was after the first 2 selections were not available) Otherwise, a truly delightful experience."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"My favorite place for a business lunch! Beautiful room, excellent service, great food. One of the few places in the center of town where you can have some privacy and where it is quiet enough to have a serious conversation. There is something for everyone on the menu which is large and varied, and encompasses a broad price range."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We were extremely happy with everything Davio's had to offer. The food was excellent as well as the service. Would definitely go back. My son recently got engaged. We are thinking of possibly having the rehearsal dinner at Davio's."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view
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"This was my first trip to Davio's and I'll definitely be back. The room is stunning, the tables have enough space between them to provide privacy and the service was exceptional."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"This was my second visit to Davio's but the first time with my husband! We were in Philly celebrating our anniversary and his birthday. I requested a window table and we were seated at a perfect table for two by the window. Our servers were superb! Christian and Neil were attentive, informative, extremely professional and personable! The meal was outstanding --the calamari is the very best we have ever had--melted right in your mouth! Our entrees were outstanding and everything was timed perfectly. Even our drinks, Manhattans and Sidecars were wonderful. We would recommend Davio's to anyone who wants to experience a fabulous dinner with awesome service!!!!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I brought my Sister to Davio's for her birthday she's been asking to go forever so I wanted to make her day special. I am so pleased with the service as well as the food everything was amazing. Their staff is so friendly and professional they attended to her every need. She felt so special they said all said Happy birthday to her and they decorated her desert plate with Happy Birthday & her name it was soo nice, We really enjoyed ourselves I will be back soon."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Service was outstanding....2 waiters per table (one for drinks and desserts, one for food) is a great concept. Menu is big and everything is delicious, albeit expensive, but if you're in for a treat and are willing to blow the cash, Davio's never, ever disappoints."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Best service in town! Servers very attentive and polite. Food was overall delicious. Beet salad lacked flavor and needed more goat cheese, would not order again. My husband ordered Kobe meatball and that was delicious. My scallops were seared perfectly! My husband's NY Strip was very flavorful. Blue crab risotto and asparagus were great additions to our meal. Chocolate soufflé was rich and a perfect way to finish the meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent experience. The food was very well prepared and presented. Highly recommend the spring rolls--certainly the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was perfect for a special dinner occasion. The service was outstanding. very attentive group without being intrusive. It will likely cost you $150 for two people with tip. But, it is well worth the price for a special dinner experience."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Main courses were delicious (especially the lobster ravioli) but the ceasar salads and mac n cheese had no flavor, need to get the whole meal right, particularly at these prices. We were disappointed."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
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"Always special. We usually go on a birthday or other event. It's a wonderful restaurant and worth going anytime the mood hits you for outstanding food and service"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Simply an excellent restaurant! Ettore and his staff make every visit top notch, whether for a business lunch or a dinner with friends, Davio's is simply an excellent place to dine and feel like a VIP! I have had the fish, the steak, the soup and the appetizers and honestly, it’s all great, and when you add on the professional service…it becomes one of Philadelphia’s Best Restaurants!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The food was excellent, I especially loved that fact that's could turn my entree into a smaller portion. This gave me the opportunity to order an appetizer. The wait staff were very attentive and knew the menu well. I would absolutely go back!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Davio's team executed fantastic service during our dinner! Food was great. One note to mention is that there was a significant delay between appetizer and entree to the tune of 25 minutes. I know it was prime-time and the kitchen got backed up, but a simple word from our server ensuring our meal was on the way would have made the difference between Very good and Excellent."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent dinner.. Service was impeccable!!! The food , scallop risotto was the best I ever had!!If you are in Philadelphia this should be on your list."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"fantastic find. was told by a friend from the srea to give it a shot as my wife and i were there on a visit to CHOP. walking distance from our hotel and what a great choice. professional. our servers assistant was really good, food was all perfect and it was overall a top choice. wouldn't hesitate to return."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The food was incredible- perfectly seasoned and cooked steaks were delicious and you must try their signature Philly cheesesteak egg rolls! Service from our waiter was okay, expected better for this caliber restaurant but not horrible. The hostesses and managers were accommodating and friendly. Would return in a heartbeat."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Highly recommend. We were celebrating a 25th birthday. The service was impeccable and made us feel special. Dinner and wine list were fabulous. Davio's made the evening perfect!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"What a nice evening! A very attentive staff, and a well paced meal. I enjoyed the Kobe beef meatball appetizer and the scallop entree I had was delicious. We had a nice night spending time with old friends!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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