Tammy Brown

My husband and I were recently there for their Sunday Mimosa bar. It was surprisingly better than expected! We received full glasses of Prosecco and then guided to the bar to add our goodies. We loved being able to add our own fruit & different juices. We also enjoyed a super delicious pizza! We were there early in the day so we weren't too hungry- which disappointed us because all the food looked amazing! Our waiter, Reggie, was super nice & made our visit! A definite MUST, when in San Diego!

Charity

We had a lovely dinner on the back patio under a patio heater. The menu had several gluten free options and the server was helpful in selecting the appropriate dishes for those of us with food issues. Everything we ordered was delicious.

RBAR (RBAR)

Best Italian restaurant in little Italy! Our waiter was David S who knew the menu very well and every recommendation was spot on. Butter naught squash salad was the best salad I’ve ever had!!!!!!!!!! The cacio e Pepe wa good except the chicken was not as moist as I would expect. And they have 20% military discount!! WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK AND BEING OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

Sam M

The service and food were absolutely amazing! I can’t think of one negative thing. They were accommodating and I didn’t try anything that wasn’t amazing!

Cristina B

We started with a bottle of Aglianico wine and had a caprese pizza with prosciutto . Service and location were great on a Friday night . Pizza was my favorite in the area so far , very thin and crunchy dough . Would definitely be coming back here .

Derek Mitchell

Also an affordable and cheap lunch spot. On weekdays there is a lunch menu with paninis and other lighter options. I ordered a delicious meatball sandwich with a refreshing salad, and was out of there quickly and for under $20. My only slight complaint would be service attentiveness, but the servers were so friendly. Davanti Enoteca is a solid dinner spot, and you should check it out for a weekday lunch also.

Amy Kline

My friend’s recommendation for this place didn’t disappoint! In 2015 she and her husband had the focaccia di recco. Apparently a chef comes in every morning and makes the cheese with love. We ordered it and we’re not thrilled when it came out until we tasted it. Holy cow it is so delicate and absolutely perfect. I can’t tell you how delicious this dish was six of a split and we ordered extra honeycomb. We were licking the honey at the end. It was just all magical. The CARNE pizza was absolutely scrumptious as well as the mascarpone polenta with pork ragu. I normally would not have ordered the polenta and pork, but so glad I did. It felt like a grandma made it with all her wisdom. It was served table side in a couple different sauce pans onto an old cutting board. The chicken Caesar salad salad and pasta à la vodka were both also super delicious.

ItsFlacco

Ask for Alex! Amazing Food and Service. Had an awesome birthday dinner for my girlfriend here. The vibe is fantastic, but the real highlights were the food and our server, Alex. His recommendations were great – the ricotta in vodka sauce and the prosciutto pizza were both 10/10. Alex made sure we had a perfect evening. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion!

Jamie Oakland

Made a reservation about a week in advance for a Friday at 6:30 with 8 guests. Restaurant was fairly busy and did seem to have a wait at the door. Seated on the back patio - lovely art/murals and atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their dishes: -Focaccia with Honey (good) -Cacio e Pepe (good) -Carbonara Risotto (good) -Wedge Salad (fairly small) -Rigatoni Vodka (good) -Burger (delicious!) -Carajillo (decent)

Marcia Mc Clendon

The food at Davanti Enoteca Little Italy was authentic and oh, so delicious! For starters, you simply must try the "Fried Roman Artichokes," "Roasted Beets," "Arugula Salad," and the "Foccacia Di Recco" which is served with a drizzled of hot honey! The "Cacio E Pepe" was a delectable spagettini entree tossed with a good portion of fennel sausage in a light buttery sauce and a light dusting of paremesan! The passion fruit Spritzer was a refreshing beverage with my meal.

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Xander Radev

One of my wife's regulars at her bar in San Francisco recommended Davanti when he heard we were going to San Diego. The Focaccia was to DIE for. I wasn't expecting it to be anything special, but it was absolutely exquisite. Beef Carpaccio, Caprese Salad, and the Carne Pizza were all amazing. My wife ordered the Carpaccio and said it's one of the best she's had! FiL ordered a meatball sub and salad and was pleased. MiL ordered the Calamari, it was also pretty good.. though not spectacular. Overall great experience and very friendly and attentive service. 5 stars through and through. Came back a second time for the Focaccia and a Caprese Salad. Wonderful!! Happy Hour was great! Will absolutely be back to try the Davanti Burger.

Sarah D

If you’re looking for a fantastic spot for happy hour, this Italian restaurant is a must-try! They offer happy hour daily from 3 pm to 6 pm (excluding holidays), and the deals are hard to beat. The drink specials include $5 beers, $6 wines by the glass, and $9 gin or vodka martinis—perfect for anyone who loves a good dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives, like I do! The happy hour food menu is equally impressive, featuring delicious options like the meatballs, Roman artichokes, pizza of the day, and the Davanti Burger. I’ve tried them all, and they’re all worth recommending. It’s a great spot for a casual hangout with excellent drinks and food to match. Highly recommend stopping by!

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Stopped in for a drink with a friend before dinner and ordered their version of the aperol spritz. ITS SO GOOD! I'll definitely be back. This cozy establishment is a must try. Next time i'll try some…

Food was SO good. The bruschetta is something I think about when I'm not eating it. Salad portions are huge and food is overall really fresh and tasty.

food was SO good. The bruschetta is something I think about when I'm not eating it. salad portions are huge and food is overall really fresh and tasty.

If you are looking great Italian food this is the place. The service is amazing and the staff is friendly. We tried the Focaccia Di Recoo which the staff recommended and my tastebuds went WOW! We als…

If you are looking great italian food this is the place. The service is amazing and the staff is friendly. We tried the Focaccia Di Recoo which the staff recommended and my tastebuds went WOW! We…

Nice Happy Hour, Devanti burger/fries was delicious! Service was good and love the atmosphere, cute place. We sat outside. Will definitely go back.

If you are looking great Italian food this is the place. The service is amazing and the staff is friendly. We tried the Focaccia Di Recoo which the staff recommended and my tastebuds went WOW! …

Nice Happy Hour, Devanti Burger/fries was delicious! service was good and love the atmosphere, cute place. We sat outside. Will definitely go back.

Nice Happy Hour, Devanti Burger/fries was delicious! Service was good and love the atmosphere, cute place. We sat outside. Will definitely go back.

Nice happy hour, Devanti Burger/fries was delicious! Service was good and love the atmosphere, cute place. We sat outside. Will definitely go back.

We stopped in for happy hour deals at the bar. Amazing $9 price tag for drinks and food items! We sat at the bar and were taken care of promptly by the bartender. I was hangry from walking the zoo …

We stopped in for happy hour deals at the bar. Amazing $9 price tag for drinks and food items! We sat at the bar and were taken care of promptly by the bartender. I was hangry from walking the zoo …

We stopped in for happy hour deals at the bar. Amazing $9 price tag for drinks and food items! We sat at the bar and were taken care of promptly by the bartender. I was hangry from walking the zoo …

This is me and my friend's favorite happy hour destination. Maybe once a week I have dinner...never lets me down! Everything is delicious. Friendly staff! Great way to meet locals, if you live in t…

Food was yummy & came out fast & hot! Staff very personable & ambiance terrific on the patio.

This place is awesome for people who have gluten sensitivity! I was able to order both a pizza and pasta dish. The gluten-free prosciutto (hold the arugula) pizza was amazing. The crust was really …

Davanti was amazing! Aaron was our server and provided knowledge and enthusiasm to our experience. Food and drinks tasted great and were worth the price, both portion and quality wise. Atmosphere w…

The food was delicious and the ambiance was definitely fun. We sat in the back patio. My old fashioned was yummy! One of the best things about this restaurant was the waitress named Irene. She was …

After a long day of playing tourist my wife and I wanted a simple meal in Little Italy. “Siri” recommended that we eat here and boy was she right! We made it in under the wire for happy hour and th…

My husband and I were recently there for their Sunday Mimosa bar. It was surprisingly better than expected! We received full glasses of Prosecco and then guided to the bar to add our goodies. We lo…

We are frequent travelers to Italy and have modest expectations of Italian restaurants in the US. Our evening at Davanti was a most pleasaant surprise. They have a small but well-curated wine list …

So many restaurant choices in San Diego's Little Italy - we chose this one for drinks and appetizers in late afternoon, and we weren't disappointed. Happy hour menu - from 3 to 6 pm - had great pri…

So many restaurant choices in San Diego's Little Italy - we chose this one for drinks and appetizers in late afternoon, and we weren't disappointed. Happy hour menu - from 3 to 6 pm - had great pri…

So many restaurant choices in San Diego's Little Italy - we chose this one for drinks and appetizers in late afternoon, and we weren't disappointed. happy hour menu - from 3 to 6 pm - had great pri…

Wow. Nice find. Sat way in back on outside patio under olive tree. Started w Roman artichokes w a little Calabrian heat. Nice. Then we split a great pizza. Great beer, great wine. Great s…

Wow. Nice find. Sat way in back on outside patio under olive tree. Started w Roman artichokes w a little Calabrian heat. Nice. Then we split a great pizza. Great beer, great wine. Great…

Our couples getaway in San Diego was made even more special with a delightful dinner here. Our attentive waitress provided excellent guidance and spot-on menu recommendations. If you're searching f…

If you’re looking for a fantastic spot for happy hour, this italian restaurant is a must-try! They offer happy hour daily from 3 pm to 6 pm (excluding holidays), and the deals are hard to beat. The…

If you’re looking for a fantastic spot for happy hour, this Italian restaurant is a must-try! They offer happy hour daily from 3 pm to 6 pm (excluding holidays), and the deals are hard to beat. T…

Delectable food. Artichoke app was perfect. They had a gnocchi special that was also great. Good beer selection. Sat on the patio. Friendly attentive service. Definitely go!!!

Delectable food. Artichoke app was perfect. They had a gnocchi special that was also great. Good beer selection. Sat on the patio. Friendly attentive service. Definitely go!!!

So we were in San Diego for 5 nights and researched best happy hours. I was not sorry to arrive here - Mike Rohan our server was more than welcoming, allowed us to sit where we preferred and was a …

So we were in San Diego for 5 nights and researched best Happy Hours. I was not sorry to arrive here - Mike Rohan our server was more than welcoming, allowed us to sit where we preferred and was a …

Highly recommend this amazing Italian restaurant in the heart of Little Italy! Delicious appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts. Make sure to make a reservation, especially for dinner.

Leo Boeren

Well positioned restaurant in Little Italy. Close to the popup market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The food was excellent: beef brisket and the pizza carne on a tin can. Too bad for the staff who starting talking to us when she was still walking behind us and second when she was looking over our shoulders to see how much tip she would get. Needless to say now she got none. Would still recommend eating at this place, but beware of this lazy waitress.

Lucia Cordova

My husband and I went for appetizers and drinks, we had calamari fritti and meatballs, husband had beers and I had a Paloma and a Margarita, I like fresh drinks more than sweet then the Paloma was better for me. The meatballs were kind of cold by the time we got them, taste wasn’t bad but I like hot food hot, the calamari was good. The service was very good, Alex was very kind and the atmosphere was nice.

Julius Williams

Authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy San Diego 😍. I was pleased with the brunch menu. I wish we had arrived later to try the dinner menu for more variety. I will be coming back.

Tiara Daniel

The best thing about our experience was the appetizers. Me and my ladies loved the calamari and the bread with 🍯. I ordered the Genovese which was delicious, but I ate so much calamari I could only take a few bites. My girls all loved their dishes as well. Our least favorite part of dinner was by far the drinks. I ordered the Paloma which was overpowered by bitters, that’s all I could taste. My ladies ordered mojitos and they also said they taste was way off. I tasted one of them and it tasted like toothpaste ugh. She sent it back and my friend and I just sucked it up and drink ours. When you want to have good food and good drinks during a night out and one of those is a miss, it completely throws things off. Maybe just check that the bartender from the night of 7/18 knows what they are doing, Quality&Assurance. Service was pretty good, however, a few more table checks would’ve been appreciated especially after receiving my drink. Overall, glad we got to explain new spot now on to the next. 🥂

Food & drink: drinks were good. Nice build your own spritz option. Food was good, especially the steak. I recommend the cappuccino gelato. \n\nService: friendly and fast\n\nAmbiance: nice balance b…

It is a wonderful place! Delightful menu options and wine selection. Our waitress was very efficient and not overwhelming at all. Our meal was paced and enjoyable. We tried the calamari which was h…

Out of all the places in Little Italy how we came across this one was just a stroke of bad luck. It has cute orange chairs with outdoor seating and our dog could join us with our family of 5. The …

We ate here for a late dinner. We had bruschetta, carpaccio, caccio e pepe and the prosciutto pizza. Food was good and service was nice. We would return.

Was craving pasta and Bencottis was busy so we came here and it was decent. I got the pappardelle bolognese which I've had before and liked both times. My date got the pappardelle con gamberi cozze…

In the heart of Little italy and our server was very sweet. However, we ordered salads, pasta and a pizza and everything came out at the same time. The server even mentioned other couples have not …

I jut walked down to Davanti to have their delicious Davanti burger during happy hour. I walked in and immediately saw a guy sitting at the corner of the bar with his dog next to him who had its fr…

Hard to say how disappointed I was. We were there after the farmers market. We ordered the speciality app with flatbread cheese and honey. A split Cesar and a split pasta for the two of us. The app…

If this the review you were waiting NOT to go here, you just got it. Overall salty food, tastes frozen, rude service, loud ambiance and overpriced. I had better Italian in Whole Foods.