Always like the atmosphere and service and just had an excellent dinner special with salmon and sweet potatoes. This restaurant has an extensive menu with enough alternatives to wheat and dairy dishes that I can enjoy.
Evan Katz
First of all, the only reason I am not giving this a zero star review is because the food was superb. Starting with the good; we ordered two appetizers, both of which were lovely (highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Roll and Calamari). Moving onto entres all of them were served hot and prepared correctly in accordance to our order, which unfortunately is a rarity these days. For desert we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and Creme Brûlée Cheesecake which tastes as good as it sounds.After we finished desert is when things went south. Earlier in the meal I had thought I saw something run across the floor under our table and I was told it is nothing to worry about. Lo and behold the table next to us stood up and pointed saying there was a mouse. Sure enough, it was scurrying around the dining room floor. This is absolutely revolting. We told staff about it who did nothing at all. Our waiter sent over the manager to speak with us about it and made things worse.He voluntarily disclosed that “we have pest control here every day” something that is unacceptable especially as he said this has happened for the PAST 10 YEARS. Don’t worry though if everyday is not enough for the pest control to be there “every month they come and drill the walls because the mice burrow into them” EVERY MONTH! SERIOUSLY!How can a “fine dining” restaurant have a mice infestation for the past 10 years? Their answer is “the movie theatre next door attracts mice”.How is this not a health code violation? Why do you continue to operate a restaurant at this location? If I am paying upwards of $100 per person I expect better.Saving the best part for last when the manager came over we expected him to comp our deserts or at least something basic to make us feel validated and that he cared, but he offered that if we wanted to order another desert it would be on the house.Asking for the bill, I expected at least one item would be taken off. To my surprise NOTHING WAS!Never come to this restaurant unless you want a $500 bill with a side of mice droppings.I included a video of our furry friend below.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Evan K.
First of all, the only reason I am not giving this a zero star review is because the food was superb. Starting with the good; we ordered two appetizers, both of which were lovely (highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Roll and Calamari). Moving onto entres all of them were served hot and prepared correctly in accordance to our order, which unfortunately is a rarity these days. For desert we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and Creme Brûlée Cheesecake which tastes as good as it sounds. After we finished desert is when things went south. Earlier in the meal I had thought I saw something run across the floor under our table and I was told it is nothing to worry about. Lo and behold the table next to us stood up and pointed saying there was a mouse. Sure enough, it was scurrying around the dining room floor. This is absolutely revolting. We told staff about it who did nothing at all. Our waiter sent over the manager to speak with us about it and made things worse. He voluntarily disclosed that "we have pest control here every day" something that is unacceptable especially as he said this has happened for the PAST 10 YEARS. Don't worry though if everyday is not enough for the pest control to be there "every month they come and drill the walls because the mice burrow into them" EVERY MONTH! SERIOUSLY! How can a "fine dining" restaurant have a mice infestation for the past 10 years? Their answer is "the movie theatre next door attracts mice". How is this not a health code violation? Why do you continue to operate a restaurant at this location? If I am paying upwards of $100 per person I expect better. Saving the best part for last when the manager came over we expected him to comp our deserts or at least something basic to make us feel validated and that he cared, but he offered that if we wanted to order another desert it would be on the house. Asking for the bill, I expected at least one item would be taken off. To my surprise NOTHING WAS! Never come to this restaurant unless you want a $500 bill with a side of mice droppings. I included a video of our furry friend below.
Jeff Phillips
Fantastic restaurant with top notch food and staff. Always a pleasure to dine at Davio's!Dietary restrictions: Extensive Gluten Free menu available. They take this seriously and handle it WELL!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Mashed Potato
J G.
Whoever was working the bar on March 10th 2024 during the brunch shift was an absolute kaleidoscope of misery. If you are unhappy with children at the bar please talk to your manager about the policy or let us know that you are going to be uninviting and rude during our experience in your restaurant so that we can leave and go somewhere else. We were told our well behaved children could sit at the bar and they were so happy about it. The only reason that I'm leaving a 2 star review is that I have met the owner of the restaurant a few times over our many years in the city and he is genuinely a great guy and the food was often great. If you are wondering, we still left a 20% tip in hopes that the misery our children created within the bartender didn't carry over to his next guest, which hopefully weren't the youth. We won't return. Be better; your restaurant for better or worse is attached to a movie theater and thus will bring children. (Also if you are wondering our kids have grown up frequenting some of the best restaurants in Boston and have often been complimented for being so well mannered.)"
Mike Cormier
One of the best dinning experiences I've ever had. 10 out of 10! Worth every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim B.
The service was outstanding, very friendly and extremely attentive. The room was nice, but had no charm or anything distinctive about it. Giant TVs in the bar area detract from the high-end feel this place is going for. The ceilings are very high which may have been why it seemed loud. Appetizers we had were excellent (calamari and crispy chicken livers). The steaks we had were good, and cooked as we asked for, but there was nothing especially remarkable about them that warranted the price. The a la carte sides were over-priced given the size of the serving. Wouldn't rush back, but wouldn't avoid it either (if I was invited by others).
Ingrid Calder
The reason for the two stars is because of your management and host team. What a BIG disappointment.Everything was always great until they kept listing my reservations as no-shows (3x) in OpenTable even though I checked in with the host. OpenTable will penalize you each time you are listed as a show.I called management the three times they no showed me and they could have cared less, saying that they could not go back in time and correct the no show, I even went as far as asking for the GM and the manager who took the call might as well of hung up on me like I didn't even call.FIX what is broken with your host and management staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SungYun Lee Fiore - realtor
Lobster risotto was HOT and delicious. The asparagus was perfection. Loved the grated cheese on top.Husband said the Gingerbread crème brûlée was amazing. And the cannolis were so good!!!!Popovers were a novelty. The clam chowder is best left to Legal’s. If you like sweet wine, which I LOVE, get the Centorri moscato which was delicious!!!The service is phenomenal and my five year old daughter really appreciated our server’s two puppies pictures! We really loved our manager Norm who brought hospitality to the next level tonight!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto
Ken W.
the Manager apologize. we had a party of 11. this was a few days before New Year's eve. The order of calamari came out in a half cooked clump. They weren't even separated from each other, but rather held together with uncooked batter. The fryer later oil was already exhausted. Were they using it just to save money? I don't know. I tried to ask the owner. I called numerous times to no avail to get this person to return my calls. They brought out fish. The manager said he apologized again, as he agreed that it was inedible. This was arguably the worst meal I have ever had at any price. Things happen. The owner not calling me back after numerous tries is inexcusable. You don't have to believe me. Ask the manager. $800 bill. I was a fry cook for years. we deserved a call back. Too busy doing commercials? Oh well...
I made reservations a day ahead. We were seated promptly by the window. Our waitress Porsha was very attentive. She made a few good recommendations and made sure each dish was split in the kitchen so that all three of us was able to try everything we ordered. We ordered asian salad, two Scallops, beef, and dessert. It was plenty of food. We celebrated a birthday and our birthday girl got to blow a candle ?. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DiningAfterCovid
Davio's Chestnut Hill has great food but often has mediocre service compared to the Davio's downtown or at the Seaport. The food is great and that is why we keep coming, but management really needs to work on the service. Individual waiters are very friendly, but the organization is not there and as a result the overall service falls apart.
J Smith
Would not eat here. GM is prejudice as well as their head of HR. Place is also rather dirty for a high end restaurant. Capital Grille or Legal Seafoods are a better choice.
Always like the atmosphere and service and just had an excellent dinner special with salmon and sweet potatoes. This restaurant has an extensive menu with enough alternatives to wheat and dairy dishes that I can enjoy.
First of all, the only reason I am not giving this a zero star review is because the food was superb. Starting with the good; we ordered two appetizers, both of which were lovely (highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Roll and Calamari). Moving onto entres all of them were served hot and prepared correctly in accordance to our order, which unfortunately is a rarity these days. For desert we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and Creme Brûlée Cheesecake which tastes as good as it sounds.After we finished desert is when things went south. Earlier in the meal I had thought I saw something run across the floor under our table and I was told it is nothing to worry about. Lo and behold the table next to us stood up and pointed saying there was a mouse. Sure enough, it was scurrying around the dining room floor. This is absolutely revolting. We told staff about it who did nothing at all. Our waiter sent over the manager to speak with us about it and made things worse.He voluntarily disclosed that “we have pest control here every day” something that is unacceptable especially as he said this has happened for the PAST 10 YEARS. Don’t worry though if everyday is not enough for the pest control to be there “every month they come and drill the walls because the mice burrow into them” EVERY MONTH! SERIOUSLY!How can a “fine dining” restaurant have a mice infestation for the past 10 years? Their answer is “the movie theatre next door attracts mice”.How is this not a health code violation? Why do you continue to operate a restaurant at this location? If I am paying upwards of $100 per person I expect better.Saving the best part for last when the manager came over we expected him to comp our deserts or at least something basic to make us feel validated and that he cared, but he offered that if we wanted to order another desert it would be on the house.Asking for the bill, I expected at least one item would be taken off. To my surprise NOTHING WAS!Never come to this restaurant unless you want a $500 bill with a side of mice droppings.I included a video of our furry friend below.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
First of all, the only reason I am not giving this a zero star review is because the food was superb. Starting with the good; we ordered two appetizers, both of which were lovely (highly recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Roll and Calamari). Moving onto entres all of them were served hot and prepared correctly in accordance to our order, which unfortunately is a rarity these days. For desert we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and Creme Brûlée Cheesecake which tastes as good as it sounds. After we finished desert is when things went south. Earlier in the meal I had thought I saw something run across the floor under our table and I was told it is nothing to worry about. Lo and behold the table next to us stood up and pointed saying there was a mouse. Sure enough, it was scurrying around the dining room floor. This is absolutely revolting. We told staff about it who did nothing at all. Our waiter sent over the manager to speak with us about it and made things worse. He voluntarily disclosed that "we have pest control here every day" something that is unacceptable especially as he said this has happened for the PAST 10 YEARS. Don't worry though if everyday is not enough for the pest control to be there "every month they come and drill the walls because the mice burrow into them" EVERY MONTH! SERIOUSLY! How can a "fine dining" restaurant have a mice infestation for the past 10 years? Their answer is "the movie theatre next door attracts mice". How is this not a health code violation? Why do you continue to operate a restaurant at this location? If I am paying upwards of $100 per person I expect better. Saving the best part for last when the manager came over we expected him to comp our deserts or at least something basic to make us feel validated and that he cared, but he offered that if we wanted to order another desert it would be on the house. Asking for the bill, I expected at least one item would be taken off. To my surprise NOTHING WAS! Never come to this restaurant unless you want a $500 bill with a side of mice droppings. I included a video of our furry friend below.
Fantastic restaurant with top notch food and staff. Always a pleasure to dine at Davio's!Dietary restrictions: Extensive Gluten Free menu available. They take this seriously and handle it WELL!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Mashed Potato
Whoever was working the bar on March 10th 2024 during the brunch shift was an absolute kaleidoscope of misery. If you are unhappy with children at the bar please talk to your manager about the policy or let us know that you are going to be uninviting and rude during our experience in your restaurant so that we can leave and go somewhere else. We were told our well behaved children could sit at the bar and they were so happy about it. The only reason that I'm leaving a 2 star review is that I have met the owner of the restaurant a few times over our many years in the city and he is genuinely a great guy and the food was often great. If you are wondering, we still left a 20% tip in hopes that the misery our children created within the bartender didn't carry over to his next guest, which hopefully weren't the youth. We won't return. Be better; your restaurant for better or worse is attached to a movie theater and thus will bring children. (Also if you are wondering our kids have grown up frequenting some of the best restaurants in Boston and have often been complimented for being so well mannered.)"
One of the best dinning experiences I've ever had. 10 out of 10! Worth every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was outstanding, very friendly and extremely attentive. The room was nice, but had no charm or anything distinctive about it. Giant TVs in the bar area detract from the high-end feel this place is going for. The ceilings are very high which may have been why it seemed loud. Appetizers we had were excellent (calamari and crispy chicken livers). The steaks we had were good, and cooked as we asked for, but there was nothing especially remarkable about them that warranted the price. The a la carte sides were over-priced given the size of the serving. Wouldn't rush back, but wouldn't avoid it either (if I was invited by others).
The reason for the two stars is because of your management and host team. What a BIG disappointment.Everything was always great until they kept listing my reservations as no-shows (3x) in OpenTable even though I checked in with the host. OpenTable will penalize you each time you are listed as a show.I called management the three times they no showed me and they could have cared less, saying that they could not go back in time and correct the no show, I even went as far as asking for the GM and the manager who took the call might as well of hung up on me like I didn't even call.FIX what is broken with your host and management staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster risotto was HOT and delicious. The asparagus was perfection. Loved the grated cheese on top.Husband said the Gingerbread crème brûlée was amazing. And the cannolis were so good!!!!Popovers were a novelty. The clam chowder is best left to Legal’s. If you like sweet wine, which I LOVE, get the Centorri moscato which was delicious!!!The service is phenomenal and my five year old daughter really appreciated our server’s two puppies pictures! We really loved our manager Norm who brought hospitality to the next level tonight!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto
the Manager apologize. we had a party of 11. this was a few days before New Year's eve. The order of calamari came out in a half cooked clump. They weren't even separated from each other, but rather held together with uncooked batter. The fryer later oil was already exhausted. Were they using it just to save money? I don't know. I tried to ask the owner. I called numerous times to no avail to get this person to return my calls. They brought out fish. The manager said he apologized again, as he agreed that it was inedible. This was arguably the worst meal I have ever had at any price. Things happen. The owner not calling me back after numerous tries is inexcusable. You don't have to believe me. Ask the manager. $800 bill. I was a fry cook for years. we deserved a call back. Too busy doing commercials? Oh well...
Restaurantji Recommends
Top notch service here at the Newton location, just like Lynnfield and Braintree. Great atmosphere and great pasta dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poppers, Egg Roll, Risotto, Mashed Potato
Amazing food, drink and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I made reservations a day ahead. We were seated promptly by the window. Our waitress Porsha was very attentive. She made a few good recommendations and made sure each dish was split in the kitchen so that all three of us was able to try everything we ordered. We ordered asian salad, two Scallops, beef, and dessert. It was plenty of food. We celebrated a birthday and our birthday girl got to blow a candle ?. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davio's Chestnut Hill has great food but often has mediocre service compared to the Davio's downtown or at the Seaport. The food is great and that is why we keep coming, but management really needs to work on the service. Individual waiters are very friendly, but the organization is not there and as a result the overall service falls apart.
Would not eat here. GM is prejudice as well as their head of HR. Place is also rather dirty for a high end restaurant. Capital Grille or Legal Seafoods are a better choice.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1