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Davanti Enoteca - River North
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Davanti Enoteca - River North Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.davantienoteca.com
  • Phone: (312) 605-5900
  • Hours of Operation:

    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10:30am, Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am - 10:30am

    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm

    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 10:30am - 3:00pm

    Dinner: Daily: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Jaysen Euler + Jon Court
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Contact: Caitlin Sullivan (630) 202-2039

Getting there

  • Cross Street: State
  • Parking: Valet
A word from Davanti Enoteca - River North
Chicago restaurateur Scott Harris’ and Chicago's very own Edwin Arreola's rustic Italian wine bar, Davanti Enoteca, is now open in River North! Located on the ground floor of the Courtyard Marriott at 30 E. Hubbard, the restaurants fare is inspired by the small farms and fisheries that dot the… Italian countryside. While salumi hang from the ceilings, chefs craft fresh handmade pastas for diners viewing pleasure in the open kitchen. Visit us for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week & brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "I was in Chicago over the weekend with friends. We walked through Davanti en route to get donuts (!!!) at Glazed and Infused. I was so intrigued by the atmosphere of Davanti (and the elaborate bloody mary bar!) that I decided to check out the posted brunch menu. Needless to say, we immediately changed our brunch reservation for the following morning, and were so glad we did. The food was delicious and the service was stellar. Highly recommend the omelet dish -- the cheese is to die for!"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "We had a great time at this restaurant. The food was great, the pasta and gnocchi were awesome, and we had some great wine! Definitely a place to visit. It was, loud, however."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Unique delicious twist on standard Italian food. Shared plates are fun. Attentive servers. Only drawback was the noise level."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "I am a regular at Dananti Enoteca and the entire experience was outstanding, as usual."
    Dined on 6/11/2014
  • "I have been to the Taylor St location and loved it so I was happy to see they opened a second location close to my office. I went for brunch on Sunday. It was delicious! Service was slow for some reason - it wasn't very crowded yet but they were very friendly. I had the prosciutto e Uova il Pane which was absolutely delicious and I ate the whole thing! I was full for hours. My friend had the french toast also delicious and my "small" friend had pancakes and syrup. The crispy potatoes were not at all crispy so they didn't charge us. I would recommend it - either location. Happy they finally take reservations."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "There brunch is delicious! Plus, they have Glazed and Infused Donuts. So good!"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "The Taylor Street location food is much, much better and much more intimate."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "It is a small plate menu so the cost really adds up especially when the portions are so small. The Aperol Spritz was the best part of the meal. We ordered 2 pastas which were very small and not that good. Perhaps a large table ordering more varieties would be more enjoyable but be cautioned you may only get a small forkful!"
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Warm and inviting atmosphere. Our server was very good and attentive. He knew when we needed him and when we didn't. The food was very good and we enjoyed sharing and sampling."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "I must say that because of my chaotic stay in Chicago, this restaurant made me relax and enjoy the evening...initially a party of 4-evolved at the last minute into 6-and they smiled and renegotiated the table without much ado-the food was insane good! Everyone was delighted with every course! Eggplant vasi is a must! The tuna carpaccio and charred cauliflower were delish! Davanti burger/orrichetti/pollo solo mio were the main courses that everyone got-we all think alike...amazing service to top it off!"
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "It's a nice place. Good food, great selection, service is outstanding, ambience is nice, not too loud. A nice place. "
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "I love Davanti Enoteca. They have amazing food. So glad they are open for brunch. They have a showstopping bloody mary bar. Their french toast is deliciously fluffy and light. It's not heavy at all. I also tried their pizza with the leeks, mushrooms, and taleggio cheese. Super stinky, but super delish. The bartender, Nate, is one of my faves. Glazed and Infused being directly adjacent is also terrific. Amazing Donuts. Keep up the good work."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "we went for late Sunday 2pm meal, it was still brunch. we would come back for their dinner menu next time. they made the place look great with its rustic feel."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "The warier was a too casual inpouring the waters. They splashed a bit near my purse and onto table. Otherwise he was very helpful and all did delicious. Great and healthy preparations."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "Always a great choice for great tasting food, good service, great value in River North where bland overpriced food is the norm!"
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "We were looking for some Italian more on the classic side and this was one of the few places that had slots open for reservations on a Saturday night, yes it was last minute. The atmosphere was more for the younger crowd with loud techno-muzak blaring throughout the place. We ordered the meat/cheese tray, octopus and mushroom risotto. The food was pretty good but just didn't hit the spot for what I was craving. Bc it wasn't what I was specifically looking for doesn't mean it was bad. Just realize this isn't where you will get traditional italian in a quiet environment. "
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "The menu is a bit quirky, but the food was good, especially the al dente orchiette. We had a really outstanding server, who was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and attentive. The attractive room was quite noisy, but we could carry on a conversation with a little effort. The wine list, like the menu, was a bit quirky too, but there were some good wines at reasonable prices."
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "Food was excellent and unique. Service was lacking both at the bar and the table."
    Dined on 5/19/2014
  • "Excellent service and even better food. Make a point of getting the polenta board with the ragu special. I've had it twice and it's been brilliant both times. The polpo is fantastic as well; perfectly tender. Everything was great. Superb desserts and wine list. I wasn't amazed by the burger, but if you're spending the money to go to Davanti, you shouldn't be going for the burger anyway. The tapas-style dishes aren't huge, but they're rich and perfect for sharing. "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "I am a regular at Davati Enoteca and always enjoy the food. The wait staff and kitchen are always very attentive to meet my needs. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Service was great. Waiter was friendly and knew the menu very well. They were also happy to move us to a different seat since we were originally seated under a cold vent. Pizza was outstanding, pasta was okay. Nice wine list. Dessert was definitely the best part! "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "The food is fabulous and the service is Just as good!"
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "The menu is fantastic. The food is perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The service is impeccable and the manager, Fernando, is welcoming and does an incredible job running the always busy restaurant. Check it out for great good, good wine, and a fun dining experience. "
    Dined on 5/14/2014
  • "I came here very excited for brunch. The menu looked very good, and there were a few things I wanted to try. I decided on 'crispy polenta cake with sunny side up egg, braised mushrooms" and some kind of goat cheese. Sounds delish right? The polenta cake was not crispy, and bland. I've made polenta at home way better. The goat cheese sauce on top had no flavor, and added nothing. Our server was not very friendly, and sort of rude we asked questions about the menu. They were busy, but not enough to not warrant a table visit back to check in after our food was dropped to see if we needed anything (we did, but by the time he came back it was way too late). The decor inside is nice, so I would only go back to sit at the bar for a drink. "
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "The food was incredible and the wine was perfect. We had an amazing meal and the dessert was incredible. We will defintiely be back!!!"
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "We had a great dining experience - very imaginative food prepared and delivered perfectly - well done."
    Dined on 5/7/2014
  • "Davanti Enoteca (on Taylor St) is one of my favorite restaurants so I was excited about their second location in River North. However, the restaurant was empty on a Thursday night and the service was bad. We were also served cold "toasted" bread. The menu is the same as Taylor Street but it isn't prepared the same and everything we ordered - all things I've had at the other location - was just not good, sadly."
    Dined on 5/1/2014
  • "Don't love the ambience at this location as it feels a bit like TGI Friday's or some other chain restaurant and certainly isn't as quaint and charming as the original West Loop location. That said, food is as good as ever and the service was amazing. Polenta all the way!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "... such is the definition of variety, and such are the many menu options at Davanti-Enoteca. While you should feel free to ask the server for recommendations, there's almost no need, as you cannot go wrong - though you might need to ask him or her where to draw the line on quantity: the eyes can quickly outgrow the stomach. As a first course, the simplicity of creamy jarred ricotta and whole honeycomb on toast perfectly piqued my interest in "what's next? and how can it top what I've just eaten?" And while there were three courses for my wife and I in between, we bookended the meal with the daily ragu (again, one cannot go wrong, no matter the ingredients) served on the best polenta I've ever had (thanks to the Mascarpone -- wow!)."
    Dined on 4/25/2014
  • "Best pizza in the US! Great wine and appetizers. Service is top notch."
    Dined on 4/28/2014
  • "Been to both of these in the City, really like them for the ambiance & food. Priced well also. "
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "So glad that Davanti is in River North now! Have frequented their original location, celebrated milestones and enjoyed some of the best food the city has to offer. Perfect plates for sharing, and our server Nathan was spot-on."
    Dined on 4/24/2014
  • "I rarely give an outstanding rating to any restaurant. But, Davanti Enoteca has a creative menu, great price point and friendly/helpful service. The Focaccia di Recco (soft cow cheese filling) topped with a bit of honeycomb is my favorite starter. Charred cauliflower steak, Tuna Carpaccio... fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to bring any foodie there."
    Dined on 4/24/2014
  • "As a regular, the dining experience was terrific. "
    Dined on 4/24/2014
  • "Enjoyed lunch with friends at Easter! Would go back for the bloody mary bar ... but need tabasco! All kinds of other hot sauces ... but would have loved Chipotle Tabasco! "
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "Pleasant surprise! The brunch menu is fabulous. The pancakes were amazing and so is the egg white frittata. My kids were completely satisfied. One had pizza, which he proclaimed was the best. The other had Italian biscuits and gravy. He ate every bite! An added bonus is they are a Glazed & Infused donut location.......so yummy! We will definitely go back."
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "The pizza was soggy and the pasta was bland. Overall an extremely disappointing night. Worst Italian we have had in Chicago. "
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "Really great food, reasonably priced. The waiter mentioned all entrees were shareable size, but I totally disagree. The cheese and meat board was meh for the price."
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "I am a regular at Davanti Enoteca and have never been disappointed on my total experience. "
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "Great food, however the busboy was constantly hovering over us, constantly refiling water when the glass was still full, and on three occasions tried to remove our plates while we were still eating and had food on the plate!! I finally asked him to leave us be and I'll call him when I need him !! Please train these young guys to allow your patrons to relax and enjoy their food without constant interruption."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
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