Davanti Del Mar

4.5

440 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Welcome to Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar. We offer a delicious twist on rustic Italian cuisine paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Our chef driven menu is geared towards family style shareable plates, homemade pastas, pizzas and a fantastic assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy the lively wine bar ambiance and decor. By the way, you can't miss our Focacia di Recco! Ci vediamo presto!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 519-5060
Website
http://davantienotecadelmar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Enzo Castiglione
Catering
We offer a full amazing catering menu. Visit our website and go to Catering.<br />www.davantienotecadelmar.com
Private party facilities
We have two distinct dining spaces—one large and one intimate—perfect for holiday parties, private events, corporate meetings, baby showers, and more. Our main dining seats up to 50 guests, while the smaller one offers a cozy setting. Bar gatherings and full restaurant buyouts are also available.
Private party contact
Liz Castiglione: (858) 519-5060

Location
12955 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Cross street
Del Mar Heights Rd
Parking details
We are located in the Del Mar Heights shopping center across from the Cinepolis Theater where there is plentiful of parking offered for all shops and restaurants.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Brunch at Davanti Del Mar
Multiple dates available
Join us for brunch at Davanti Del Mar! Every Saturday & Sunday from 10am-2pm. MENU Avocado Toast Traditional Breakfast Western Scramble Ricotta Pancakes Davanti Omelette Breakfast Burrito Pork Belly Hash & Eggs Steak & Eggs Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes Benedict Frittata Bianca DRINKS Bubbles Special- House Prosecco w/ your choice of juice Bloody Mary Coffee Martini Aperol Pear-fect cooler COFFEE Regular or Decaf Espresso Cappuccino Latte Mocha Irish Coffee Mexican Coffee

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Tue - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for happy hour at Davanti Del Mar! Sunday-Thursday from 3-6 Friday and Saturday 3-5 Bottle & Board $28 chef's antipasti board + choice bottle of house red, white or prosecco Wine & Spirits Well Cocktails $8 Davanti Spritz $8 Margarita $10 San Diego Mule $10 Lemon Drop $10 Sangria $6 $5 Tap Beers Peroni, Stone Delicious IPA, Stella Artois, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Seasonal Special, Heineken 00, Coors Light, Bud Light Bruchetta $8 Caesar Salad $9 Ricotta Vasi $8 Parmesan Truffle Fries $6 Pate Vasi $8 Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs $10 Pizza of the Day $10 Cacio E Pepe $10
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Mon - Tue - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM,Wed - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Thu - Fri - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for Wine Wednesday and enjoy 50% off bottles of wine under $80!

Popular dishes

Avocado Toast$14.00
smashed avocado + lime + roasted tomato + chili flake + pecorino + sunny side eggs
Traditional Breakfast$16.00
two eggs any style + choice sausage/ bacon + potatoes + toast
Western Scramble$16.00
sausage + bell peppers + onions + calabrian chili + avocado
Ricotta Pancakes$14.00
fresh berries + lemon zest + powdered sugar + real maple syrup
Davanti Omelette$16.00
roasted tomato + spinach + fresh mozzarella
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
bacon + sausage + scrambled eggs + potatoes + scallions + cheddar cheese + avocado salsa
Pork Belly Hash & Eggs$20.00
crispy pork belly potato hash + roasted peppers + scallions + avocado + poached eggs + piquillo peppers + pesto hollandaise
Steak & Eggs$24.00
grilled flat iron steak + herbed breakfast potatoes + sunny-side up eggs + salsa verde
Eggs Benedict$18.00
tuscan toast + italian smoked ham + poached eggs + campari tomatoes + breakfast potatoes + pesto hollandaise (ask for veggie style!)
Crab Cakes Benedict$24.00
crab cakes + arugula + poached eggs + pesto hollandaise + breakfast potatoes
Frittata Bianca$16.00
open faced egg white omelette + seasonal vegetables + arugula + shaved cheese

Contorni

Breakfast Potatoes$7.00
Toast & Jam$6.00
Sausage$6.00
Thick-Cut Bacon$8.00
Tuscan Toast$4.00

The Davanti Drinks

Bubbles Special$20.00
bottle of house prosecco + your choice of orange + grapefruit or cranberry juice
Bloody Mary$12.00
vodka + bloody mary mix + garnish
Coffee Martini$14.00
espresso shot + baileys + kalhua + absolute vanilla
Aperol$12.00
prosecco + aperol or (elderflower / pampelmousse) + soda
Pear-Fect Cooler$13.00
spiced pear liquor + chamomilla liquor + vodka + lemon juice

The Coffees

Regular or Decaf$3.50
Espresso$4.50
Cappuccino$5.50
Latte$5.50
Mocha$5.50
Irish Coffee$13.00
jameson whiskey + baileys + espresso
Mexican Coffee$13.00
tequila + kalhua + frangelico + espresso

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Davanti Del Mar offers an inviting atmosphere with standout service and delicious dishes. Guests rave about the "cheese-stuffed honey focaccia" and extensive menu, including risotto, gnocchi, and pizzas. While some reviews mention inconsistencies, many highlight the "excellent" service and "ambience," making it a popular spot for group gatherings.

440 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall the experience is good. The restaurant need to improve on cocktails quality.
Davanti Del MarResponded on November 8, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a good overall experience with us. We appreciate your comment about the cocktails and will take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and deliver an even better experience.
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John
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for dinner prior to a movie like many others on Saturday night. The place was packed with a number of large parties for which this is a good place. Service was very energetic and excellent however the food was fair to good at best. However given its ambience and energy I'm not certain having excellent food would materially impact their business.
Davanti Del MarResponded on November 4, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the energetic atmosphere and service during your visit. At our restaurant, food quality is a top priority for us, and we strive to deliver exceptional dishes every time. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll continue to work hard to ensure our food meets the high standards we set for ourselves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Jackie
Hertfordshire
143 reviews
vip
4.0
143 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent staff as was too hot where we were seated and wasn’t a problem moving. Menu, food and service very good
Davanti Del MarResponded on November 4, 2024
I'm so glad you were happy and enjoyed the food and service. See you on your next visit to San Diego!
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Gary
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food! Great service! Very good value! We went with friends and had a lovely time!
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Alexis
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had such an amazing experience at Davanti! It was my first time here. I chose this place online because they had room to accompany my party of 9 and the menu looked great online. When we arrived our server Edmundo was extremely inviting and attentive throughout our whole experience. He went above and beyond to serve us and checked on us always. The food was so delicious. We tried the pizzas, salad, pastas, and focaccia and had zero complaints. We didn’t have to wait very long for our food either, even with our large party. I can’t recommend this place enough, the ambiance was nice and i liked the halloween decorations! I would recommend this place for large parties (at reasonable times) and for a drink/date night. Thank you to the amazing staff, you made our visit unforgettable
Davanti Del MarResponded on October 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience at Davanti. We are delighted to know we made an impact, and we're glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. We can’t wait to welcome you and your party back for another memorable meal!
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Sandra
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good authentic Italian food. We love the appetizer and the pizzas. Highly recommend this location as it’s easy to find and right across from the theaters.
Davanti Del MarResponded on October 9, 2024
Thank you Sandra. We are so glad you like it! See you soon.
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thomas
Las Vegas
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great restaurant in good location , noted from its pizza
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Kristen
San Diego
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fried squash blossoms tasted like fish. Food wasn't as good as it used to be
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Giovanna
San Diego
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Honestly, I was so disappointed. The food was obviously made ahead of time and had little to no flavor. The past was blah, overcooked and mushy. The sauces were boring with no flavor. This is not Italian food and to top it off the zucchini blossoms were coated in layers of dough and we couldn't tell what they actually were. They were also clearly using oil that they fried shellfish in, we could taste it. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone and we certainly won't be going back.
Davanti Del MarResponded on September 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. I want to assure you that our dishes are prepared fresh daily, and our chef, who is Italian, brings years of authentic culinary experience to our menu. We would love the opportunity to make things right. If a dish doesn’t meet your expectations, please know we’re always happy to offer an exchange. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance.
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David
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. They patiently accommodated a large group (18) with separate checks. Recommend: artichoke app, Caesar, meatballs and calamari!!! Yum!
Davanti Del MarResponded on September 23, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that our team accommodated your large group seamlessly. Your recommendations for the artichoke app, Caesar, meatballs, and calamari are much appreciated. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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FAQs

Davanti Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 519-5060.

Davanti Del Mar is rated 4.5 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

12955 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Additional information

Cross street
Del Mar Heights Rd
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We are located in the Del Mar Heights shopping center across from the Cinepolis Theater where there is plentiful of parking offered for all shops and restaurants.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Enzo Castiglione
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://davantienotecadelmar.com/
Phone number
(858) 519-5060
Catering
We offer a full amazing catering menu. Visit our website and go to Catering.<br />www.davantienotecadelmar.com
Private party facilities
We have two distinct dining spaces—one large and one intimate—perfect for holiday parties, private events, corporate meetings, baby showers, and more. Our main dining seats up to 50 guests, while the smaller one offers a cozy setting. Bar gatherings and full restaurant buyouts are also available.
Private party contact
Liz Castiglione: (858) 519-5060

Davanti Del Mar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Brunch at Davanti Del Mar

Happy Hour

Wine Wednesday

Pappardelle Bolognese

Cannoli

Nonna's Lasagna

Brunch

Avocado Toast$14.00

Traditional Breakfast$16.00

Western Scramble$16.00

Ricotta Pancakes$14.00

Davanti Omelette$16.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Pork Belly Hash & Eggs$20.00

Steak & Eggs$24.00

Eggs Benedict$18.00

Crab Cakes Benedict$24.00

Frittata Bianca$16.00

Contorni

Breakfast Potatoes$7.00

Toast & Jam$6.00

Sausage$6.00

Thick-Cut Bacon$8.00

Tuscan Toast$4.00

The Davanti Drinks

Bubbles Special$20.00

Bloody Mary$12.00

Coffee Martini$14.00

Aperol$12.00

Pear-Fect Cooler$13.00

The Coffees

Regular or Decaf$3.50

Espresso$4.50

Cappuccino$5.50

Latte$5.50

Mocha$5.50

Irish Coffee$13.00

Mexican Coffee$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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