Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse Review – Boston Massachusetts – Restaurant

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The Back Bay

Italian

Fodor’s Choice

Comfy armchairs and a grand, high-ceilinged dining room give diners a heightened sense of self-importance, beginning with lunch when the city’s power elite stop in for great pastas (half portions are available), prime NY-aged steaks, and oversize salads. For dinner, some patrons snag quick, pretheater bites at the bar while others opt for a more leisurely experience, lingering over sophisticated Italian dishes like tagliatelle Bolognese and succulent grilled veal chops with creamy potatoes and Port wine sauce. Gluten-free and children’s menus are available, along with a killer Sunday brunch with such options as poached eggs and beef tenderloin with a popover and truffle hollandaise.