I dined with my Girlfriend and her family who was visiting San Diego. When they come down here they always tell me that all they order for each of them is the Foccacia with a blend of Italian cheeses in the middle. I finally got to try it and it was some of the best bread I've had! It was a crunchy outside and soft inside with great cheeses and a honeycomb you can top to add a slight sweetness to the bread. For myself, I got the Gnocchi with Truffle cream sauce and it was amazing! A perfect portion with lots of mushrooms and garlic. Our server was very nice and accommodating for the entire group. We were also able to eat in their back patio in their cabana style looking tables which added to our dining experience.

Great service! Attentive and our server gave good drink recommendation for my friend. The woody interior makes it feel so cozy sitting inside. I ordered the beef brisket...beef and poached eggs cooked perfectly. My friends loved their pastas but nothing too crazy. They were both so creamy, yummy tomato sauces + pretty plating!

Located in lovely Little Italy where walkability has high ratings, Davanti is right in there amongst many other eateries. Be sure not to miss them. Quite honestly we ended up here after being told that the place we were originally planning to go to had a two hour wait. We fished it out by looking at menus as we walked down sidewalk. We came in near the end of brunch, after first checking out their menu outside. We were given full water glasses and carafe of water almost immediately. We mentioned we would like to know if it was too late to order brunch and were told we still had time. Phew! But then the waitress doesn't come for a while (I'm sure it was way less time than it felt like while my internal ticking clock to order brunch was counting down) so when she arrives we order brunch right away then asked for decaf coffee at the end. Again, phew! The food came out pretty quickly (sorry I didn't time them). Immediately I thought, "wow that was fast" (took two photos) ..."but how does my drink take longer than the food?" Side note: Now, I know people may immediately discount my review because I drink decaf, but hear me out, this is the only way I am allowed to have coffee and gosh darn it I'll have my coffee one way or another. After I take a couple bites, one of the bus boys (what is the new more improved way to title this job??) walked by and I asked about my coffee. He went to the back and came back and told me it was coming shortly. Seriously, if they had told me they had to make a new pot of coffee cause it was decaf, I would've understood. There was no explanation though. When they brought the coffee... I think they might've said something like "sorry for the delay" or "here you go" (I'm pretty sure it was the latter) but honestly I don't remember. Weird that I don't remember, I know, but I'm just not sure that she apologized. Not a big deal. At that point I'm realizing that I'm very surprised how good my food was and then very surprised about how good the decaf was! I loved the crab bennys. Real crab of course, toasty, creamy, delicate yum! My husband tried them and audibly "mmmmmmm"d when he tried them. The potatoes were roasted baby potatoes. They were "rustic" which I appreciated but the needing something (more salt, and maybe smash them?). My hubby said he would order the brisket hash again. He really enjoyed it. I did have a taste and it def would be on my next order so I could have the full experience. This one is def going in my back pocket (aka my yelp collection) of places I would like to return to!

We had a fantastic time at Davanti Enoteca restaurant. We sat outside, fun watching the world go by. The food was all served hot, not rushed and delicious. We started with the Calamari with Lemon caper aioli. Hot and plentiful My son had the Rigatoni Alla Vodka with grilled chicken. Look good and he did eat it all! My wife had the Arugula salad and a side of outstanding meatballs! I had the Carne pizza with pork sausage, Calabresa and Mozzarella. Crispy crust and piping hot! Our server was Megan. Helpful, funny and very accommodating. She was the best server all weekend! Glad we stopped by. Will be back soon.

First of all, the food and the ambiance are phenomenal. However, the reason we return is Leonel! Leonel is funny, nice and remembered us after a year. His detail is great and the reason we will go back the next time we are in San Diego.

This is one of my go to spots! I've been coming here for 6 years and I love sitting on their back patio. They have a pretty atmosphere, delicious wine & amazing dishes! This time I tried the steak with chimichurri sauce. You have to get the focaccia too! It's served with honey comb and has amazing cheese on the inside! So good! Parking in little Italy can be tough so I usually park a little further and walk over it Uber. They also have amazing brunch! It's hard to go wrong here & their team is friendly and awesome!

Came here for lunch and to pre game our girls trip weekend Venue is nicely decorated and very clean There is indoor and outdoor seating A full bar where you can also sit and eat Customer service is great Our waitress/server was very nice and engaging We ordered meatballs and calamari Food was great Very flavorful and fresh Prices are reasonable Definitely would come back

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! Let me be 100% clear... Davanti Enoteca HAS ONE OF THEE BEST BURGERS IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO! I'm talkin' easily TOP 5 and it's not 5. That means say goodbye to thinnie Minnie smash burgers and adios to famous OB burger bros. D.E.'s burger is special in a number of ways, so let me break it down. My burger metrics are as follows: Bun- it has to be top notch, likely brioche, as it's the first layer that hits your palate. It must be soft, but also robust enough to stand up to the concoction inside. Cheese- it's gotta have cheese, and usually, the fancier the better. Love a good cheese pull but it's not a must. Sauce- sauce is essential and must compliment the whole composition. Toppings - Fresh, Fresh, Fresh The Meats- I'ma thick burger guy, so I gotta have a thick and SEASONED patty that's cooked to a perfect medium. Now that you know the metrics, I'm happy to report that D.E.s burger hit 5/5 in all categories. Smashin' bun, slammin' flattop seared cheese curds, fantastic garlicky aioli, out of this world toppings -arugula, bacon jam, and roasted tomatoes, and most importantly, an incredible and juicy thick patty!!! If you haven't tried one, you're most definitely missing out. Oh and that Focaccia di Recco, also a unique and delicious experience. If you're looking for an appetizer, I highly recommend that one. Top it all off with excellent customer service from the bearded wonder, Mike, and you've got yourself a filling, and fulfilling, experience. Davanti Enoteca, thanks for staying the same in all the right ways! Kudos to all the staff and ownership!

Sea Urchin and Crab Pasta. They use to have this item, but no longer. Sad. Came back recently and while I could not order my uni pasta, I still had a great meal. Tuesday = half off wine bottles. Really enjoyed the Cabernet Napa cellars. (65/2) Today, ordered the: egg yolk toast. DELICIOUS, best toast ever. Half chicken. Best chicken ever. Incredibly juicy. Prosciutto and arugula pizza. Was just ok. Will keep this place as one of my fav Italian spots.