Davio's

The cavernous dining space is something of an echo chamber; caught between a high ceiling, hardwood floors, and bustling bar scene, the decibel level, especially when the joint is jumping - which seems to be most of the time - is downright daunting. Depending upon your table location, carrying on a civilized conversation without shouting may very well constitute a major challenge. The general pandemonium notwithstanding, however, the cuisine continues to be first-rate on all counts. During a recent visit, the six diners in our party (three couples) were completely satisfied with the gastronomic goings-on. The majority chose variations on the carnivorous theme: 8-Ounce Center-Cut Filet Mignon, 8-Ounce 55 Day Prime Aged Strip Steak, etc. Though enjoyed during a previous visit, the incomparable Sautéed Veal Tenderloin (pictured), also deserves mention. It remains, without doubt, one of the best veal presentations it has been my pleasure to ingest this side of the Atlantic. The veal was extraordinarily tender, with oyster mushrooms, cipollini onions, and roasted fingerling potatoes putting in superb supporting performances... But, ultimately, it was a rich and savory Marsala wine sauce that succeeded in propelling this dish into orbit. Highly recommended.On this occasion, however, my dining partner and I decided to take the seafood route, both opting for the Atlantic Salmon (pictured). It arrived at table flesh side up on a seabed of sautéed baby spinach surrounded by a pool of warm eggplant caponata. The filet was attractively seared while its interior remained delightfully moist. This entrée had been ordered on one of my previous visits, and it remains a personal fave. Davio's has managed to inject a healthy dose of pizzazz into an all-too-pedestrian piscatorial menu fixture. Our group's appetizer choices ranged from a shared Chopped Romaine Salad to San Marzano Tomato Soup with goat cheese chive crostini to Oysters Rockefeller. Once again, though, my dining partner and I took a different route, sharing a starter to which we have become thoroughly addicted: the Crispy Chicken Livers (pictured). A bath in the deep fryer leaves them irresistibly crispy yet with a moist & succulent interior. They are then tossed with roasted pine nuts in an enticing port wine balsamic glaze and crowned with deep fried spinach leaves. They may not look like much, but, trust me, they are an incredible feast for the palate. That's the good news... Now for the bad. Dining at Davio's is a downright outrageously expensive proposition. I won't bore you with facts & figures, as they are readily available on the restaurant's website. And what goes for food is true of alcoholic libations as well. Dining here is a fiscal tsunami in the making.And so the question remains: Does the quality of the food, service, and ambience justify the hefty prices? That, of course, depends upon your point of view... and the state of your wallet. However, this conversation is NOT about Jean-Georges, or Le Bernardin, or the French Laundry, or La Tour d'Argent, or some other legendary bastion of ethereal gastronomy. No, this is about Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse in beautiful downtown King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. So... is it worth it??? Is it worth paying elevated fine dining prices to chow down on chain steakhouse fare - as good as it may or may not be - in an atmosphere saturated with near-lethal decibel levels? IS IT...? Not to me... But it's your call.

Semi busy day which made service very slow. Needed to ask several other employees walking by our table for things we needed. Sometimes they would get them, other times they would forget. Chicken parm rolls and arugula salad were greatChicken entree was underseasoned and the branzino entree was just ok. If the fish skin is left on, it should be crispy, not flaccid. I ended up having to take it off. The fish was cooked well, just slightly underseasoned. Overall a 3.5, not a 4, so I rounded down to 3 stars.

Fantastic service, beautiful space, and a cool vibe at the bar...the only problem is that the food is merely okay. Let's just say that the sea scallops were a bit too salty and the pasta in the bolognese was a but more toothsome than "al dente." And at these prices ($160 for app, two entrees, one drink, and one dessert + tip), I'm feeling like the value just isn't there. Sorry, but once my bill goes over $100 for two, I kind of want to be at least slightly dazzled.Fried Chicken Livers: 3/5Sea Scallops: 3/5Pasta Bolognese: 3/5Affogato: 5/5When the espresso and ice cream float (affogato) after the meal leaves you more dazzled than the meal, something is a little off.

We came for a dinner on a Saturday with a reservation and it was definitely packed at 7:45 with even the seats at the bar full. Our server was very attentive and friendly so adding a star for her. We ordered the cowboy ribeye (medium rare), grilled veal tomahawk (medium rare), lobster risotto, chopped salad, truffle risotto, and goat cheese puffs. It did take about 75 minutes for our food to arrive after ordering and the veal tomahawk came out very well-done vs medium rare. The other dishes were very solid and the ribeye was particularly flavorful. The manager did come out to apologize and removed the tomahawk from our check as well as comp our dessert for the wait (and offered to provide us with other food as well) which was very kind. Honestly, the staff here are great and the food itself, for the most part, was quite solid. I'm hoping that it was just an "off cover" for them tonight as it's a beautiful venue with a good customer-facing team and solid fare. The kitchen looked quite lean for the sheer volume of diners and takeout orders.It is a good option for a special occassion (we saw many of them) and we would be willing to try it again (and maybe on a less packed night).

We arrived for a delightful brunch at Davio's Italian Restaurant.Needless to say, they have earned my five star review for the experience I received.The service was remarkably attentive, and the ambiance reflected the high-quality food and service the restaurant is known for. Opting for espressos, we were pleasantly surprised that they were among the best I've ever had.Our culinary adventure included a crab cake appetizer and hand-rolled gnocchi with truffle sauce. Although the gnocchi dish didn't initially meet expectations, we brought it to the attention of the supervising manager, Steve.Steve's service was exceptional; not only did he sincerely apologize, but he also prioritized having the chef remake the dish due to our time constraints. The revised gnocchi indeed met our expectations, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to excellence.Upon receiving the bill, we discovered that Steve had not only addressed the issue but had also discreetly removed the cost from our bill. It wasn't about the money; it was about the restaurant's dedication to delivering a quality experience. Davios, under Steve's management, truly stands out.I highly recommend dining at Davio's for those seeking exceptional food and even more exceptional service. I was genuinely impressed and grateful to the staff who embody the essence of what the restaurant represents.

I've never heard of Davio's restaurant before attending a college pinning ceremony. The place is posh! When I say "posh", I'm talking of course about the tasteful open kitchen, the quietly elegant décor and the lost art of actually properly servicing a large party effortlessly. (Think almost invisible care of the patrons at our table. How many restaurants nowadays sweep the table of crumbs constantly throughout the meal? ?) Our party of 8 never had to ask for anything....Our waiter was Johnny on the Spot with water refills, information about our dishes, recommendations, etc... And the recommendations were excellent. We ordered two orders of the Crispy Calamari with Cherry Peppers and Citrus Aioli.($19) and Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls®, Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Spicy Mayo for our appetizers. For our entrees we ordered the Following: Free Range Chicken, Creamy Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Lemon Butter($37), Georges Bank Sea Scallops, Sweet Creamy Corn, Match Stick Potatoes ($54), Niman Ranch Pork Chop, Goat Cheese Puffs, Vidalia Onion, Cherry Pepper Jam($49), 8 oz Braised Beef Short Ribs with mashed potatoes ($42), Atlantic Salmon, Fava Beans, Polenta, Tomato Confit, Pea Tendrils, Citrus Butter($39) and two people within our party ordered Caesar salads with extra shrimp and scallops.Let's talk about the food. My family likes share tastes of our dishes, so we were constantly cutting off pieces of our dishes. The fried calamari was properly served and not overcooked and the accompanying citrus aioli was a nice touch. The sea scallops in the salad and in the entrée were expertly prepared with a nice sear on each side of the scallops. The pork chop was humungous and served with a wonderful cherry pepper sauce that was especially tasty with the lightly smoked pork chop. The braised short ribs could fall apart with just a look and the salmon was lightly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.All of the side dishes were wonderfully prepared and perfect accompaniments to the mains. With regards to desserts, I also had the house Tiramisu and we also ordered the Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries with Vanilla Tuile, Lemon Doberge Cake, Candied Lemon and Blackberry, the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee served with an Orange-Ricotta Cookie and the Warm Chocolate Chip, Walnut Cookie served with Vanilla Gelato and Salted Caramel.Yummy, yummy, yummy! Treat yourself to a wonderful meal here so that you can feel pampered.

So close to home and never doubts. Service is always amazing, food is the best! Atmosphere is clean and upscale. A nice place for special occasions

First time here on Mother's Day for dinner. We waited quite a bit past our reservation time but they apologized multiple times and kept us updated. Service was really good, food was excellent. Definitely a "special occasion" kind of place for my family but I'm glad we tried it & would return! One of our filets was o recooked and it was replaced immediately with apologies.

Came to dinner on a Tuesday night with my best friend and we had a fabulous meal!MARCHI:Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Spicy Mayo $15*super crispy, wished it was a little more meaty but loved the dipping saucesINSALATE:Chopped Romaine, Green Beans, Chickpeas, Egg, Tomatoes, Niman Bacon, Blue Cheese $15*like a cobb salad, acted almost like a palate cleanser before our steaksCARNI:16 oz 55 Day Prime Aged Ribeye $70 and added Crab Meat Oscar $27 with extra Bearnaise on the side*the steak was fatty, juicy and tender, everything you want in a ribeye, the crab meat was super chunky and delicious. I am interested in trying the crab cakes next time.SIDES: I put this in my order from favorite to least favorite~ David Bieber's Crispy Onion Rings $10 - I loved this with my fatty ribeye~ Hand Cut Parmigiano Fries $10 - heaping portion, great to share~ Goat Cheese Puffs $14 - I think the puffs were good but would've been better accompanying a different entree, not a steakDOLCI:Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Tuile $15*lots of vanilla bean flavor and the berries were very freshEspresso Martini: they can make it more milky/creamy or just regularSERVICE:Our server Daria made great recommendations throughout dinner and was very attentive. The general manager stopped by to check on us as well. I personally love it when management checks in, I wish more restaurants did that!

Once one of the premiere places for high-end cuisine seems to have taken a sharp downturn. Cold food, under seasons or over salty food, incorrectly prepared steaks, low quality desserts. Our 4th visit to this establishment and this one was a complete disappointment. Service I would give a 3.75/5. At this price point I expected more or at least the level of quality we've received before.