DaVinci & Yu

Name: DaVinci & Yu
Address: 1819 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19148
Telephone: (215) 465-1000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (34)

$31 to $50

Italian

1819 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to DaVinci & Yu, we're a modern day silk road dining destination, where Italy meets Asia. Come sit at one of our tables under the golden lights, or on the picnic table in the grass tiger room, or by the windows. Visit us in the spring, summer, & fall, when it's nice out, & al fresco dining is here! We also have a beautiful full bar, & a long bar high table with plugs for your electric needs. We opened February 13, 2025 & we already have some very popular dishes. Among them, try the Black Cod Dumplings with Taleggio cheese sauce, the Orange Chicken Parm, Octopus Bao buns, Smoked Mackerel Pizza, Ginger Duck Meatballs over Udon noodles. And for dessert we have: Black Sesame Tiramisu, Tofu Flan with Gochujang Caramel, & Chocolate-Banana-Miso Cannoli's with Amarena cherries. We also have a full bar & some very creative & delicious cocktails, besides sake, wine & beer - all made here in Philly or PA. Come try Chef Marc Grika's latest creation of tastes designed to tickle your palate.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(215) 465-1000
Website
https://www.DaVinciAndYu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Marc Grika
Catering
We love a party & being the newest food in the country may spark some excitement at your event . . . . . . Asian-Italian! Who doesn't love these two cuisines, & the combination is synergistic. Give us a call to cater your next event!
Private party facilities
Yes we do private events! From 10-55 we do events in-house, send the food to you, or down the street at the Society Hill Dance Studio. Give us a call 215-465-1000. All events welcome.

Location
1819 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
South Philly
Cross street
Moore or Mifflin
Parking details
downloading the app is easiest "meterUP"
Public transit
Snyder & Broad
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BLACK COD DUMPLINGS $17.00
fresh black cod marinated in sake, mirin, soy, & ginger, pan-seared with taleggio cream sauce
CAPRESE FRESH ROLL $13.00
burrata, thai basil, roasted tomatoes, balsamic-soy glaze, rice paper wrap
SHRIMP TOAST $17.00
chef lee’s famous shrimp toast with red curry sauce
ARAN-SUSHI (3 of 1 style) $14.00
arancini meets sushi roll: 1) traditional philly, 2) bbq eel, 3) spicy tuna
ASIAN CAESAR WITH ITALIAN GREENS $15.00
escarole, flat parsley, radicchio, arugula, anchovies, olives, bread crunchies

Bao (2)

SWEETBREAD$14.00
brined & breaded sweetbreads, in brown butter, bacon onions & capers with XO sauce
KUNG PAO $13.00
quick fried chicken breast coated in peanut sauce with sicilian slaw
TAKO (OCTOPUS) $17.00
pan-seared octopus cakes, pickled daikon & carrots, sriracha-kewpie

Pizza

CHINESE EGGPLANT $14.00
breaded & fried eggplant over chopped spinach, fontina cheese roasted garlic, agrodolce pepper-drops
SMOKED MACKEREL $21.00
shishito peppers, pickled mustard seeds, red onion roasted tomato, sriracha-kewpie, shaved parmigiano
BRESAOLA, PROSCIUTTO & PEPPERONI $19.00
thinly sliced with tomato gravy, scallions, truffle oil mozzarella, provolone & pecorino-romano

Pasta

CACIO E PEPE E MISO $21.00
pecorino-romano, chitarra pasta, sichuan pepper dandelion miso, heavy cream, nori
ITALIAN-ASIAN WEDDING RAMEN $23.00
shrimp dumplings, shaved brisket, scallions, shiitake mushrooms rice cake, wagyu meatballs, long-hots, parmigiano, roasted tomato, egg
UNI PASTA WITH CALABRIAN CHILES $31.00
sea urchin cream sauce, soba noodles, maldon salt, chiles, nori
DUCK MEATBALLS OVER UDON NOODLES $25.00
ginger-duck meatballs with a light tomato gravy over udon noodles

Entrees

ADOBO STINCO $29.00
roasted pork shank in adobo sauce with polenta cakes & artichokes
TERIYAKI CAULIFLOWER $21.00
marinated & seared cauliflower with giardiniera black rice
ITALIAN STYLE BRISKET $31.00
slow roasted brisket in tomato gravy soba noodles sauteed with roasted tomatoes
ORANGE CHICKEN PARM $27.00
breaded & pan-seared chicken breast topped by ricotta, ricotta salata mozzarella, provolone, & parmigiano with chitarra pasta in tomato gravy
SMASHED DOUBLE WAGYU BURGER $24.00
two 4oz wagyu patties, fontina, bacon, caramelized onions truffled mushrooms on a long-hots bun with togarashi fries

Dessert

BLACK SESAME TIRAMISU $13.00
TOFU FLAN WITH GOCHUJANG CARAMEL $13.00
“LEAVE THE GUN” $13.00
cannoli filled with chocolate-banana-miso mascarpone amarena cherry drizzle

What 34 people are saying

DaVinci & Yu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

DaVinci & Yu offers an innovative Asian-Italian fusion with "incredible flavors" and "unique dining experiences." Standout dishes include the "black cod dumplings," "orange chicken parm," and "espresso martinis." Service is praised as "excellent," with staff described as "attentive and friendly." The ambiance is inviting, making it a "great spot for date nights."

34 Reviews

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Dana
Philadelphia County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love that Flannel brunch is back for the weekend.
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Debbie
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Out to dinner with 5 friends - ordered all different dishes on the menu so we could try a variety of things. We shared everything. The flavors, the textures, the presentation - all were amazing. Each dish had distinctly unique and delicious tastes. The cod dumplings were tender and delicious, the bao buns were flavorful and tasty, the orange chicken parm - cooked perfectly with that hint of orange that made it tingle (in a good way) on your tongue. The brisket was simply amazing - falls apart on the fork and is the tastiest brisket I've ever had in my life. Each dish brought out different flavors and textures and were all delicious. 5 out of 5 for sure! Oh - and the server was astute, delightful, helpful, present and available when desired and responsive!!!
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Augutus
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was alright. Don’t think the price reflects the quality
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Wendy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area68 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and cocktails were inventive and delicious. We will definitely be back!
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Lori
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sushi was awesome! Wasabi sauce should be on all sushi. The orange cosmo was perfect with a bonus of tasty lime foam on top. Eggplant flat bread was crispy tasty and a great mix of flavor. Brisket was very tender and a lot! Definitely going back.
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Joe VIP
Baltimore / Maryland9 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Quite possibly the worst meal I’ve ever had. I knew the concept was different, but hoped it would work. It doesn’t.
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lisa
Philadelphia County1 review
2.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to really love DaVinci & Yu, especially since my husband and I loved flannel. My husband and I were very disappointed in everything we ordered. I also didn’t care for their cocktails.
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Chris
Philadelphia County1 review
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The service was great and unfortunately the only memorable part of the restaurant. The idea of the fusion restaurant was great but execution was a bit lacking. We thought it was a bit odd our drinks were served out of plastic drinkware and it wasn’t packed on a Friday night during peak dinner time. On paper the food sounded intriguing, but there wasn’t anything we ate that seemed in line with the price paid. We expected the dishes to be more elevated. The orange chicken parm is a regular chicken parm dish with orange peel garnish and boxed pasta.
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Britney
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food did not disappoint! We tried a few dishes like the Black Cod Dumplings, Cacio E Pepe E Miso, Korean BBQ brisket, Ball Bao, and the Lamb Neck. Huge thanks to the kitchen staff—clearly some serious talent back there turning out amazing dishes. And shoutout to our server Louis, who was basically a menu wizard and helped us make all the right picks. First time here, but definitely not the last!
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Andrew
Mexico City1 review
2.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Cocktails were very bad. Food was just okay. Not worth it
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FAQs

DaVinci & Yu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 465-1000.

DaVinci & Yu is rated 4.2 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

1819 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Additional information

Cross street
Moore or Mifflin
Neighborhood
South Philly
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
downloading the app is easiest "meterUP"
Public transit
Snyder & Broad
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marc Grika
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.DaVinciAndYu.com/
Phone number
(215) 465-1000
Catering
We love a party & being the newest food in the country may spark some excitement at your event . . . . . . Asian-Italian! Who doesn't love these two cuisines, & the combination is synergistic. Give us a call to cater your next event!
Private party facilities
Yes we do private events! From 10-55 we do events in-house, send the food to you, or down the street at the Society Hill Dance Studio. Give us a call 215-465-1000. All events welcome.

DaVinci & Yu

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

BLACK COD DUMPLINGS $17.00

CAPRESE FRESH ROLL $13.00

SHRIMP TOAST $17.00

ARAN-SUSHI (3 of 1 style) $14.00

ASIAN CAESAR WITH ITALIAN GREENS $15.00

Bao (2)

SWEETBREAD$14.00

KUNG PAO $13.00

TAKO (OCTOPUS) $17.00

Pizza

CHINESE EGGPLANT $14.00

SMOKED MACKEREL $21.00

BRESAOLA, PROSCIUTTO & PEPPERONI $19.00

Pasta

CACIO E PEPE E MISO $21.00

ITALIAN-ASIAN WEDDING RAMEN $23.00

UNI PASTA WITH CALABRIAN CHILES $31.00

DUCK MEATBALLS OVER UDON NOODLES $25.00

Entrees

ADOBO STINCO $29.00

TERIYAKI CAULIFLOWER $21.00

ITALIAN STYLE BRISKET $31.00

ORANGE CHICKEN PARM $27.00

SMASHED DOUBLE WAGYU BURGER $24.00

Dessert

BLACK SESAME TIRAMISU $13.00

TOFU FLAN WITH GOCHUJANG CARAMEL $13.00

“LEAVE THE GUN” $13.00

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