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Davanti Del Mar, San Diego, CA

Davanti Del Mar

4.5
4.5
446 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 14:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 519-5060
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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
    Brunch at Davanti Del Mar photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Tue - 15:00 - 17:00,Thu - Sat - 15:00 - 17:00
    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

    Happy Hour photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 11:00 - 14:00,Wed - 11:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:30,Thu - Fri - 11:00 - 14:00
    Join us for Wine Wednesday and enjoy 50% off bottles of wine under $80!

    Wine Wednesday photo

What 446 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Davanti Del Mar offers an inviting atmosphere with "delicious food and great service." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and accommodating service, especially for large groups. The menu features authentic Italian dishes, with highly recommended pizzas and appetizers. Diners appreciate the "nice ambience," although some note occasional inconsistencies in food quality.

446 Reviews
  1. Elly

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Two noisy. Only a slim fish on a plate with no sides. This, poor value for a $29 dish.

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  2. Ed

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the salmon and cioppino entries, while our kids ordered marinara spaghetti with meatball and pasta Alfredo from kid’s menu. Also ordered a bruschetta side. The salmon and cioppino were great! Very pleased with food but even more with service. One of the kids has a peanut allergy and asked about peanuts in the pasta when placing the order. We later ordered the bruschetta, but forgot to ask if it has any nuts however, we were very pleased that when the server brought the side, he mentioned that the bruschetta only had pine nuts and almonds or walnuts. we were going to ask when he brought the side, but he anticipated our question! High five to the server team!!
    Davanti Del MarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the salmon and cioppino, and that the kids loved their meals as well. We take great pride in providing excellent service, and we’re especially happy to hear that our server was proactive in ensuring your child’s safety regarding the peanut allergy. We truly appreciate your recognition of the team’s efforts and will definitely pass along your compliments. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon and earning that fifth star!

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  3. AL

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my wife’s 60th birthday and we ate here before. The meal started out good, but my wife’s dish was cold and had zero flavor. We returned it for the Brazino which was much better. I had the ossified Boca which was very good. The service just failed completely after our initial order was taken. It took ten minutes for a waitress to come over and we could explain the food was cold and no flavor in a pasta dish. I asked for some bread and it was stale. No butter, no cheese, no oil oil at an Italian restaurant. Really disappointed with the service and food quality. We will not be back.
    Davanti Del MarResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry that your wife’s dish was served cold and lacked flavor. This is not the standard we strive for, and we’re glad the Branzino was more to your liking. We will review our kitchen processes to ensure better quality and temperature. We also apologize for the delay in service and will work with our team to improve communication and response times. We’ll address the bread issue and ensure the proper accompaniments are provided. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to deliver a better experience in the future. While we regret that we did not meet your expectations this time, we hope you might reconsider and allow us another opportunity to provide the high-quality experience we aim for.

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  4. Catie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a big party of kids and adults at two different tables. The servers did an amazing job of handling both groups!
    Davanti Del MarResponded on 9 December 2024
    We’re thrilled to hear that our team did a great job handling your large party. It’s always our goal to provide excellent service to all of our guests, and we’re so glad that both the kids and adults had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Lee

    VIP

    San Diego

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local favorite. Really a great atmosphere. Pollo Limoncello and Linguini Alfredo were great SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE was not as tasty as usual. Friendly service.
    Davanti Del MarResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Pollo Limoncello, Linguini Alfredo, and the atmosphere. We’re sorry to hear that the Spaghetti Bolognese wasn’t up to your usual expectations, and we’ll be sure to review it. We appreciate your kind words about our service and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Joanalia

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant it’s super nice. The service is amazing and the food outstanding. We will definitely be back soon.
    Davanti Del MarResponded on 2 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our service and food. See you back soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 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 8 November 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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  8. John

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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 4 November 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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  9. Jackie

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    143 reviews

    4.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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 4 November 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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  10. Gary

    VIP

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 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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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 446 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Davanti Del Mar

12955 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Del Mar Heights Rd
  • Area
    Del Mar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 14:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–17:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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