Il Bosco Ristorante and Bar

It's been almost a week since I finally got to have dinner at this restaurant that I had intended to visit for over 20 years. It was well worth the wait. When I called to make a reservation, I told Jim, the owner, my story and that I was driving up from The Villages, FL. Without hesitation he responded, "That's a long drive in a golf cart". We both laughed and it was the beginning of a wonderful visit, not to mention friendship. I started off with the grilled Romaine salad. It was warm and wonderful with excellent flavors. My main course was the Vitelli Ripieno. It was authentic and one of the best Italian main dishes I have had in decades. My server, Kim, could not have been more delightful. The wine I ordered went perfectly with my dinner. In a conversation we had when he came by the table, Jim and I found out that we have several friends/patrons in common. I plan on visiting the area again in the fall and another evening at Il Bosco will definitely be a part of the trip. Buon appetito!

Perfectly serviceable (but not outstanding) Italian in Davidson. Dark room with a pleasant buzz. Menu has a nice variety of apps, salads, primo, and secondi, and a decent if not knockout wine list. Service was attentive and professional. The meals were good but not knock-your-socks-off. Not expecting large market quality in an idyllic college town. Couple of pastas (nice sized portions), couple of chickens, a sockeye salmon special, and the elk chop. Everyone was happy...Surprised a little at the bread service -- a lot of fanfare for very ordinary and very small slices of a very small loaf...Just getting to know the restaurant scene in Davidson so waiting to see how this stacks up with the other local options. Nice spot worth a visit.

We came here for the first time for a birthday celebration. We ordered escargot as an appetizer. I had never had it prepared the way it was and it was delicious. My boyfriend who had never tried escargot also enjoyed it. We both ordered the Brasato di Manzo and it was delicious. For dessert we had an assortment of Italian cookies, which are made in house. Our waitress was very kind and informative about the menu, especially the unique items like the kangaroo. The owner came around and spoke with everyone. He made us feel like family and we spoke a bit about Italy. He actually recognized my Italian last name when we entered and gave us the warmest welcome. The dining room is small but in an intimate way and a great ambiance. This is a gem in Davidson. We can't wait to come back.

The food was good outstanding I can't say great but I will try it again due to the owner. Had the knowledge of wine down homemade cookies were great. Pork chop was a lot in my opinion very rich. Would have loved some fresh veggies with it. Wanted veal so badly saw on old menu but will go back and try again to see if I can get something that was great.

Food was excellent. Service was even better ..Will be back and often ... when they have space

The food is inventive yet distinctly Italian, the service is old style European attention to the customer. If you visit more than once, the owner will know your name, so you are always welcomed as an old friend

Fantastic spot for great Italian food with great service. It took us a bit to try this but I'm so glad we did and look forward to returning. The menu changes based on what's currently in season -- go to their Facebook page for the current menu. The service here is top notch. Everyone is friendly, prompt, and very courteous. They make sure to treat people well. The food is just excellent. We started with the capesante -- seared scallops on pumpkin Boursin with prosciutto wrapped asparagus. Wow. We ate this quickly and didn't leave any left. The scallops were huge (2) and cooked perfectly. The pumpkin Boursin was delicious and we put the extra on the bread. Fantastic start. We enjoyed the spaghetti con vongole, insalata di mela, and the special fettuccini. The spaghetti was delicious and had a heaping amount of clams. It was delicious. The salad was beautiful and a very generous portion. The special was fantastic with a pork tenderloin and Gorgonzola sauce. We finished everything and left full and content. Overall, this is a fantastic spot and I'm glad to have it in the neighborhood. I look forward to returning.

My husband and I visited Il Bosco recently (after our last visit several years ago), and we really enjoyed our meal. We'll have to add them to our regular rotation!We started with a charcuterie tray. Il Bosco allows you to select items for your tray, and we chose the speck, salami, mozzarella, tallegio, olives, and apricot jam. The serving was generous and perfect for the two of us. We also had their special salad with arugula, apples, and Gouda. The balsamic dressing was a bit much for me (there was too much of it for my taste), but my husband enjoyed it. For our entrees, I had the gnocchi with pork belly and brussels sprouts, and my husband had the duck. I had the gnocchi previously, and the portion size has increased since then. But I preferred the way they previously sautéed the pork belly, as it was more crispy. Regardless, this dish was very good. My husband absolutely loved the duck.Service was outstanding...as before. It's a small place, so reservations are highly recommended. There's plenty of parking in the lot at the back of the restaurant, too. We'll definitely be back!

We really enjoyed the food. Each dish was $28 dollars so come prepared to treat yourself. Older crowd restaurant and the wine bar next door is a great first stop for a date night.

Go to a different Italian restaurant!! First the bread and butter was so cold, then our pasta carbonara and tortellini dishes had no flavor and we could not finish them they were just not tasty at all. I usually love all pasta and rarely leave reviews but insanely overpriced for bad quality! The only good thing was the service was great. Not worth it though!