Ristorante daVinci

Our first experience was on a busy weekend night so we excused the service lapses (waiting forever for our waiter to take our drink orders, food not being served to everyone at the table at the same time, and generally slow everything) and chalked it up to a busy night. We returned on a nearly deserted week night and the service was just as bad; it almost seemed like the staff really didn't care about serving us. It is really a shame since the food was very good and the presentations on the plates were impressive. Prices were steep and the bad service was a total turnoff - don't put yourself through the punishment. more

made reservations through opentable, and wrote in the request box: ""I've read the reviews and they say the service is marginal - please prove them wrong."" Well, the service wasn't the worst, but the restaurant really isn't worth the $. We were seated on the upper rotunda area - which is like sitting at any other nice restaurant - there's no view. So we asked to be moved. We were told rather curtly that those tables were reserved. That's fine - but during our entire 2 1/2 hour meal, 2 of the tables were completely empty. When the restaurant called two days later to see how our meal was, I told them this, and the man on the phone back pedaled and explained that he's in the office area, and that maybe there were reservations for those tables and they were worried that we wouldn't vacate in time. Okaaaayyy. But I think the kicker to this meal was the fact that as I was eating my filet, I noticed that the knife had an ""Ikea"" logo on it. It wasn't even a wood steak knife - it was plastic. So I discretely lifted my plate to see what was on the bottom, and there was a Pier One logo. It wasn't even china. I'm not a snob, but for a $360 dinner for 6, I think I should be eating with better quality utensils. In the end, the food was not spectacular - it was pretty, but I'd go to Lashers instead. Pros: beautiful looking food Cons: just like any other restaurant if you're not by window, overpriced more

Once a year our physician takes us to a nice restaurant for lunch. We reserved our reservation over a month in advance. We arrived to be seated next to an exit door and service bar. We asked for another table and were treated like we were asking for the impossible. It was 2:00 and the place was clearing out. It Took about 30 minutes before we even received water, although asked twice if we wanted bottled or tap by two different peolpe. Ask for salt three times. Received desserts with no spoons. Glasses never refilled. Our physician never received her meal as we all tried patiently to eat slow, so that when her meal arrived we could eat with her. Her meal arrived maybe 30 minutes after ours and the fish was not done!!!! All those chefs back there and no one knows when fish is done? There was a staff of about 20 people doing absolutely nothing. Management was a joke. The food was disgusting. Whe ordered Bruschetta and received ""Ceviche"". The waiter new nothing about the menu and barely spoke a word. It was the worst experience ever. We are still talking about it today. It's a shame the restuartuant is pretty, but you could not pay to ever go back. Oh! Did I mention they had no soup left and one creme brulee left. Please, Please do not go to this restuaraunt you will loose your mind and have anxiety attack. Shame on them for ruining a Christmas lunch that happens once a year. Cons: Everything more

daVinci's is my husband's and my favorite restaurant by far. We enjoy fine dining and don't mind paying for it - although daVinci's is quite reasonable compared to many. The tartufo is superb, the filletto incredible, the sea bass melts in your mouth and the bouillebaisse is beyond words. The bar is friendly yet classy and we really enjoy the saxaphone player. What an excellent restaurant. more

This restaurant is in a very cool location overlooking Long Beach airport. The decor is impressive and atmosphere rich. I went here with 5 co-workers. Although the selection was nice, I think we were all surprised at the prices on the menu. Most of us ordered the chicken tortilini, it was about 50 pieces in a not so creamy white sauces - that was more like a soup. Nothing special about it - tasted like something iI could have made better w/ Ragu sauce. One of my co-workers had been there the week before and raved about the chocolate gelato. We waited 30 minutes for them to scoop out 3 servings. I question if the reason why we waited was because they had to run to the store and buy dryers icecream. It did not taste any different. Granted - maybe it was the creme brulee that took a little while - but the restaurant wasn't even 1/3rd full. Maybe 7 other parties, and we were the first people to arrive there for lunch. The service started out great but an hour and a half later and still waiting for our dessert - I felt like our waiter was trying to avoid us. I would have had a more satisfying meal at the Olive Garden. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: Over priced, slow service more

Stefano's da Vinci Ristorante is a good place to go to dinner if you want to spend some money. The food is good but could be better. Service is a little slow but since it was so busy that can be expected. During the week the place is quieter and less crowded. It is a nice restaurant but you do pay for it. I do recommend it. Pros: Atmosphere Cons: price, service more

I recently ate there with a group of 9 dining companions. We had reserved a round table to facilitate group conversation. When we arrived they had one long table set. We asked for other accomodations and were set-up with 3 bistro tables on the oudoor dining deck. The evening sunset was beautiful, except for the blasted noise from the helicopter which provides rides about every 15 minutes. Stop your conversation and wait for it to leave again. After a good 30 minutes or more we sent someone in to ask if we could order drinks. Drink orders were taken and 1 basket of bread for 3 tables was provided. After another hour or so we still didn't have menues. The waiter we had was either totally incompetent (a european accent doesn't mean you know how to serve), or had a personal dislike for our group, or both. Whatever the problem was, we asked the manager for another waiter but we were refused. After many complaints the management gave us a couple of free appetizers. After that the lousy service continued unabated. The food was good and the portions large but the service was not up to par with the prices. If I am paying $70-$100 for a meal I expect better service than your local diner. The whole meal took almost 4 hours. Way too long and way bad service for a group that's dropping a $1000. The waiter and maitr'd were not up to par for the restaurant they are trying to be. Save your money and a lot of frustration and dine somewhere else. Pros: Tasty food, large portions, nice decor Cons: BAD service, hellicopter noise, small elevator more

I've eaten at DaVinci's a few times. The first time was amazing, the second not the best, but I went back recently and its the best visit yet! Apparently they have a new chef and will be coming out with a new menu. Pros: service, wine, FOOD Cons: nothing! more

I DINED AT DA VINCI ON VALENTINES DAY WITH MY BOYFRIEND. WE HAD LUNCH AND IT WAS NOT BUSY. WHEN WE ARRIVED THE HOSTESS WAS ABLE TO SEAT US PROMPTLY. THE RESTAURANT WAS BEAUTIFUL, BUT THE BEAUTY OF THE RESTAURANT DID NOT COVER THE RUDE BEHAVIOR OF THE WAITRESS. SHE WAS HORRIBLE. WE STARTED OUR LUNCH WITH CALIMARI, WE WAITIED ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES FOR OUR FOOD AND WHEN THE WAITRESS FINALLY BRANG IT TO THE TABLE THERE WAS A HAIR IN IT. BEING ONE NOT TO COMPLAIN WE SET THE CALIMARI ASIDE AND MOVED ON TO OUR LUNCH. THE WAITRESS BRANG US OUR DRINKS AND NEVER BOTHERED TO REFILL THEM ONCE. AFTER WAITING ANOTHER FORTY MINUTES JUST TO ORDER OUR LUNCH SHE FINALLY CAME BACK. THEN AGAIN WE WAITED ANOTHER FORTY MINUTES FOR OUR LUNCH AND WHEN THE FOOD FINALLY ARRIVED SHE PLACED A PLATE OF PASTA WITH A PIECE OF NAPKIN IN IT INFRONT OF ME! I TOLD HER ABOUT THE NAPKIN AND THEN SHE BEGAN ACTING LIKE SHE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS IN MY PLATE. SHE PLAYED DUMB AND TOLD ME THAT SHE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A PIECE OF LETTUCE IN IT. SO THEN SHE TAKES MY PLATE BACK AND THEN RETURNS WITH THE SAME PLATE IN LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER AND TELLS ME IT WAS JUST A PIECE OF LETTUCE WHEN INFACT IT WAS A NAPKIN. THIS RESTAURANT IS THE WORST THAT IVE BEEN TO. I EVEN HAD TO WAIT JUST TO GET THE CHECK. AND WHEN SHE FINALLY CAME BACK THE CHANGE SHE PLACED IN THE CHECK BOOK WAS WRONG LEAVING US ABOUT TWENTY DOLLARS SHORT. AFTER FIXING THE MONEY ISSUE WE FINALLY LEFT. THE FOOD WAS DISGUSTING, SERVICE WAS BAD, MC DONALDS GIVES YOU BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE THAN THIS PLACE PROBABLY BETTER FOOD TOO! Pros: ARCITECTURE, ART Cons: FOOD, SERVICE, WAITRESSES more

food quality does not live up to the price for a pre-feased meal at $120. server served us dessert when we didn't ask for any, so you'd assume it 's part of the deal and its free. why would i get served some dessert i never asked for and get charged for it? also, it took him 40 minutes for it to come. valet was horrible because they only had one person helping 5 different cars at a time. for such a fine dining restaurant you can afford to hire more valet parkers. Pros: great food, great ambience and location. Cons: poor service, ridiculous prices. more

Well this was the second time we've visited this restaurant. The first time was uneventful, however, the second time was horrible. We sat down and were given our menus...ok so far...then came the bread basket with a large piece of ""gum"" stuck to the napkin inside the basket. I've been to restaurants hundreds of times and I realize that some things are beyond the control of the ownership. But the mannner in which they handle these issues are what separates average restaurants from great restaurants. So we asked the manager if we could have another basket of bread, not to create a scene. He came over and looked at the basket, picked it up and walked away. He didn't say one word....Nothing. And a few minutes later, the waiter brought another basket without offering any apology. From that point on, we decided to never eat here again. So we paid our $147 bill for two and left. For that price, i've received better service from pf changs or tony romas. P.S. the entire time, the managers make it a point to walk the tables and great all the patrons, esecially if you're female. I would hope they would be slightly concerned about the happiness of regular couples who are willing to spend $75-100/person. From now on, we'll take our business elsewhere!!! Pros: decor Cons: service and management more