Davanti Del Mar

4.5

464 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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 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.

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

Private dining

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 464 people are saying

Davanti Del Mar 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Davanti Del Mar offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "great service," and a "fun ambience." The "cheese-stuffed honey focaccia" is a standout favorite among patrons. The restaurant excels at accommodating dietary needs and is highly recommended for date nights or family gatherings. However, some reviews note occasional service delays and mixed experiences with certain dishes.

464 Reviews

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Lori VIP
San Diego46 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience . Our server was great and attentive . The portions were very generous . The flatbread was really delicious as were the pizzas and pastas . The birthday desserts were fantastic and appreciated . We look forward to returning to this neighborhood Italian gem .
Davanti Del MarResponded today
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food, service, and birthday desserts. It’s always a pleasure to celebrate special moments with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to our little Italian gem soon!
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Nikki VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time going to Davanti. The food just misses the mark every time. It’s a shame because the restaurant is really nice. Everything else was great.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! The espresso martini and complimentary birthday dessert were beautiful additions to the meal 👌🏼
Davanti Del MarResponded today
We're so glad you enjoyed the espresso martini and birthday dessert—what a perfect way to top off the meal! We can't wait to have you back for more delicious moments. Thank you for your review.
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cheryl VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, has now been moved to the top of our list for all the reasons a restaurant should be.
Davanti Del MarResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear we’ve made it to the top of your list. It means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon! Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service for our party of 13! Accommodates for last minute reservation! Food was delicious!
Davanti Del MarResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that we were able to accommodate your last-minute reservation and that you enjoyed the food and service. It was a pleasure hosting your party of 13, and we hope to welcome you all back again soon!
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Pearl VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waitress is excellent and very attentive . We go here after church most of the time . Food is also very tasty and great presentation
Davanti Del MarResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoy dining with us after church. Our team works hard to provide great service, and it’s fantastic to know that you appreciate both the food and presentation. We look forward to seeing you again soon
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AllisonL
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner tonight. We had a wide range of dishes. The mushroom pizza was fabulous.
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Norm VIP
San Diego18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Servers were too busy to notice a lack of utensils which we fetched or the lack of water. Fish was okay. Pizza and flatbreads are best. Salads good.
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Aidan
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
An hour and 20 minutes for food. Another party same size and same order plus more arrived 20 minutes later and received food 20 minutes earlier. Waiter was dismissive and did not attempt to apologize. Terrible service.
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Debby VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner here but we’re seated on the patio.. it was a little noisy and tables were very close together.
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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 464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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.

Davanti Del Mar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Brunch at Davanti Del Mar

Large Dining Area

Small Dining Area

Bar

Dining Nook

Custom inquiry

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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