So this place has some really good reviews & close to home. So we tried it out with some excitement & anticipation of something authentic & real Italian..... Unfortunately it was just an ordinary diner with decent food but just okay.Nothing "Wowed Us"* & I really wanted to be Wowed... Charming corner spot with lotsa traffic & customers having a good time and all. But the pizzazz & flavors was just average & okay. The Marinara sauce was bland, like from a can & the pasta was Skimpy plus small portions for the prices. The atmosphere was fine with some good vibes & music but the Italian Grub was NOT a Hit I really, really wanted this to be "Good" ~ but not so much Being a Southsider from Chicago, I've had Real Italian all My Life...Reading the reviews & so forth, I thought it would be much better plus the amount of customers this place had? However, I guess My Tastebuds & Knowledge of Italian Foods doesn't compare to the rest of the clientele that frequents this establishment. I'm sorry to say, I don't like giving bad comments or reviews, but I'm just being Honest The ONLT saving Grace was the Yummy Gelato This was delicious & excellent, and one of the only reasons why I gave this a 4 Star No pictures bcuz I ran out of juice on my cellphone Again, a decent experience overall... Just NOT Wowed‍‍ read more

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Interesting place. You order and pay at the counter, they bring out the food. They have a self serve focaccia bar with various dips and seasoning. Server was very friendly and extremely helpful with the menu and wine list. Had the chicken Parmesan which was good. Not the best I've ever had, but very good nonetheless. Plenty of red sauce with the homemade spaghetti. Enjoyed a glass of locally made Zinfandel from California grapes. It was outstanding! Daughter had the fettuccine with chicken. The sauce was delicious and the fettuccine very good as well. Finished with a few samples from the gelato spread. Rather odd having a Great Clips share the front door, but it adds to the casual ambiance. Would not hesitate to come back. read more

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A tomato, a cucumber and olive, with lettuce. That does not make a salad. This is sad. Do better..

This place has been on my list for awhile after I heard about it being a kid friendly Italian spot. Interesting set up - you order at the counter then they bring your food to your table. They also have free bread and oil which was a nice touch. Since you seat yourself it's pretty kid friendly - they have a back area where we sat that was away from the other patrons in case our toddler got loud. We started with the garlic bread with cheese. HUGE portion and loaded with cheese. Very good. I got the chicken parm which was also a good portion. Flavor wise just ok - probably would go with something else on the menu next time. The best thing about this place is the gelato shop that's attached. I got the lemon cookie gelato after our meal and I am still thinking about it weeks later. So so good. Definitely would be back into this place. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Garlic cheese bread - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I am a regular. Food is authentic and always consistent. I love the hand made pasta. Tina salad is always a great choice of you want healthy. read more

Great food! And the gelato is amazing! I had the peach one. We'll definitely be back! read more

Caffé DaVinci - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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First visit. Daughter had a swim meet at UA High School and we stopped by late afternoon on a Saturday. Busy but not crazy, and we found a booth in the dining room. Ordered at the counter - started with garlic bread for an appetizer - it was a very generous amount, very cheesy and very tasty. Pepperoni pizza arrived shortly after. Old-world pepperonis, thinner, slightly crunchy crust. Very tasty! Finished off with a trip to the gelato counter for dessert. Staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was comfortable and clean. Prices were reasonable. What else can you ask for? They have a fairly extensive menu beyond pizza, so next time we're in the area, we'll be back for sure! read more

First time here and looking forward to going back! I believe their marinara sauce is the best I have ever eaten!! I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and it came with four thick perfectly done eggplant smothered in marinara sauce!! There's also garlic parmigiana bread, which is unlimited. I also ordered a large veggie pizza to go with the thought of plenty of sauce on it. Next time I will order it that way because it's not saucy. read more

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Great place to eat. Has all the original recipes. Service fast and hot. Wait staff super nice.

Great service great food waited on immediately. Food was warm and tasted great. Always friendly always

This has become one of our very favorite restaurants. We love their food and the staff is so awesome. We love Maddie! She's so sweet to my son and always makes him smile. Their red sauce can't be beat! So grateful for gf options too. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Chicken Rosa with gluten free pasta. DELICIOUS! - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great eggplant parmigiana. The staff were attentive. The is some self service with the bread and placing your order, but it makes for a fast getaway when ready to leave. It is clean and comfortable with a view of the intersection. Nice sound level made it easy to talk. read more

Absolutely love this place. The staff are amazing and so friendly. I really like the selection of food- the Chicken Roma is my go to favorite. And of course the gelato! So many delicious flavors to choose from. read more

Didn't quite know what to expect when we decided to eat here on a Friday night. We were drawn to Caffe DaVinci because it had an extensive menu and the prices were a bit better than other Italian restaurants. For starters, it shares its' space with a Great Clips, which is interesting to say the least. When you walk in, you'll notice a counter situated straight back, and a separate corridor with a huge gelato case on the right. You order at the counter, then pick out a seat and wait for the food to come out. I was expecting this to be a traditional sit down restaurant with servers so that was a bit of a surprise. It had me wondering if they switched to this model because of staffing issues with COVID. Anyhow, after giving the menu a good look through, I decided on the Blackened Chicken pasta, listed under the "favorites" section. It's a bowtie pasta dish with spicy grilled chicken, in a cajun sauce topped with roasted red peppers. The highlight of the meal was the self-serve, unlimited bread station complete with oil, balsamic and Italian seasoning. This was a treat, and I visited it more than once while waiting for the food. The entrees took about 15-20 minutes to be prepared. I enjoyed my blackened chicken pasta, and the Cajun sauce was really good. My friend got the chicken fettuccine and she was pretty disappointed in it. I tried a bite and the pasta was over cooked (a bit mushy) and there was minimal Alfredo sauce. Of course we had to try the gelato before leaving. I was impressed with the amount of flavors they had, which made it hard to decide. Ultimately, I went with banana chocolate chip. It was definitely loaded with chocolate chips, but it was very light on the banana and I was expecting a richer flavor. Overall, not a bad joint and it has plenty to choose from. However, it didn't necessarily check enough boxes in my book, so I'm settling with 3 stars. read more

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Food is excellent! Staff so friendly and helpful! Gelato is a must have! The atmosphere is great! we LOVED the music playing it made our experience even better!! read more

A cute little corner restaurant. They have an adorable little gelato shop set-up inside. I got their spicy sausage pasta dish. It was delicious and I ended up eating all of it. They also give you bread with olive oil and balsamic at the beginning of the meal. Even though I didn't try the gelato it looked amazing. They have seating inside or outside available. There is a one-way entry and one-way exit to the restaurant right now. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Gelato shop - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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we had not been to Davinci in a long time, but decided to go Thursday 11/07 for lunch. The service was spot on! We realized how much we missed seeing Laura, Mattie and Jordan. As always, we felt welcomed and missed. We enjoyed getting updates on how they are doing. The food was good, as expected; however, we go there more for the service and the sense of family you get from the servers and staff. Thank you Davinci for opening for lunch and maintaining such a lovely lunch staff! We will definitely be back more often now. read more

Excellent pasta dishes. Meatball sandwich is one of the best I have had. Excellent service. Locally owned and operated.

I took my 5-year old grandson here for pizza and ice cream, and now he talks about it all the time. It is great for both adults and littles. Adult beverages and excellent food. read more

Delicious. Cafe DaVinci is delicious. This is the same Italian family that operated an Italian fine dining restaurant - DaVinci's Restorante - at the corner of Reed & Henderson for many years. The concept for Cafe DaVinci is somewhat less formal. You order at the counter, help yourself to delicious bread and olive oil, and grab a seat. The servers bring your food when it's ready. Everything is very good, and their sauce tastes like my Grandmother's - acidic, tomato-ey, and not too sweet. Excellent. We especially love the Eggplant Parmesan and Pronto salad. Prices are very, very fair. When you're done, stop by the Gelato shop for some delicious, house made gelato. Cafe DaVinci is excellent - you'll love it too. read more

Great quality Italian food, friendly staff and delicious Gelato selections. The parking can be problematic though.

Ok - we all know how much I love authentic and made from scratch. I was fortunate enough to have a local recommend this place. WOW! The pasta is amazing- the sauces are super authentic- and GREAT people. I had the chicken Parmesan - there's something magical about authentic Italian sauce- I had half Alfredo and half marinara (my secret weapon). Anyway... thanks for being so awesome and PLEASE people... tip HUGE! read more

Caffé DaVinci - Pasta maker - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We picked up a pizza and some gelato. Really good pizza - dough consistency and flavors. Nice variety of gelato flavors. Very delicious!

Great food. Service has always been great. Only time it kinda slipped was during COVID. But I totally understand that. Ambiance is good not over the top but not cheesy either. One of our go to place for a good lunch or dinner. Also really good pizza! read more

The food is very good. Not sure if I care that you order at a counter, then they bring the food to you. This is a concept that is happening all over the place the last few years, except for fast food restaurants, then you go back to the 60's. I understand it, and it does save on costs. I like the freshness of the food and how it is prepared. When, I get back into the Columbus area from Dayton , I need to go back and try a few more dishes. Highly recommended!! read more

First time here and I'm super happy with my food. I got the chicken parmigiana, the chicken was thick and juicy with a crispy but not overly crunchy skin. The marinara tasted different from any marinara I've ever had. It didn't taste like tons of seasoning and you can tell right away you're not at Olive Garden. It has a very raw and simple flavor. I made a few trips to the self serve bread station and I was not expecting the bread to be so soft, I could've eaten a whole loaf. read more

I like the classy but not too expensive restaurants like Caffe DaVinci. It's in a good location with lots of other upscale dining and shopping options. The bar has a good selection of wines. It's nice to eat inside or at the patio. The menu is not too complex and there's lots of classic choices as well as new takes. I had a drink from the bar. It wasn't too expensive for an Italian restaurant. The bartender was friendly and offered recommendations. It has a nice menu. The food is kind of expensive for the amount. A side salad is not that big. The DaVinci salad is about $7. It comes with a very good Italian dressing. The classic spaghetti is about $9. It wasn't too crowded in spite of it not being that big inside. They also offer classy live music by piano players and easy listening kind of music. I think Caffe DaVinci is good for getting classic Italian but not paying a whole lot for it. It has good service at the bar. The best place is outside and having wine. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Craving Italian, I happened to be in the area for an entire day of doctors appointments, so I was excited to finally try Caffe DaVinci. This is a cafe setting, so you order at the side counter, take a seat with your order number, and they bring the food to you. I tried their Chicken Penne. The Caprese Salad pictures look amazing, so I splurged and got that to go. Brought to my table, looking at the penne dish, I wasn't too sure the portion size matched the price. But it tasted great. The basil alfredo sauce was creamy and rich. The chicken must be marinated in something, as it had an Italian taste. It was good. And juicy. Al dente pasta was perfect. Everything here is homemade! The dish was so tasty, I forgot to get a pic. My tummy is happy, so that's all that really matters, right?! I'll preface with they make their own fresh mozzarella. The Roma tomatoes and thick scrumptious cheese slices come on a bed of lettuce, with balsamic vinegar and oils drizzled on top. It was an excellent side dish for dinner that evening. The finished taste from the dressings was delicious! I certainly enjoyed this stop for lunch. Friendly staff, and a clean, orderly women's restroom. The menu is quite extensive, so it will require multiple trips; you don't see me crying ;) **Bonus**: Cute gelateria inside DaVinci's. Plenty of flavors to pick from. It's so cute and quaint. I bet the gelato counter is crammed pack come the warmer months! read more

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This place has gone down hill from my last visit . I have been loyal customer since 2012 . I am italian American from New Jersey and enjoyed many good meals here but yesterday the bread was too soft and mushy and that's not how italian bread supposed to be . Meatball sandwiches used to be my favorite and bread was decent but the bread is a disgrace now . Portions are smaller ,prices are up and mushy italian bread . My dinner guest got pasta dinner and sizes have gone down . So after 11 years of going to DaVinci I'm finished with that place . Authentic italian bread can be found at Vinzenzos italian between Sawmill and 161 RT .There my new destination for Italian subs sandwiches and pasta . Crusty and firm always at Vinzenzos. Sorry Cafe DaVinci I'm done with you read more

Caffe DaVinci gets an A+ for wonderful curbside service. Their online order process was simple, allowing you to select a time for pick up. They have a special "to go" entrance on the side of their building, and when we pulled up at our requested time, a friendly staff member immediately ran out with our bags and a portable pay machine so we could pay on the spot. Their menu runs the range of a lot of wonderful pasta, pizza, salads, and paninis, and they also have a gelateria on site, with a nice variety of gelato from which to choose. While there was a lot of stuff that caught our eyes, we opted to try the gnocchi with marinara and sausage and lasagna. They also offer a nice kids meal with a variety of pasta and sauce options, which also comes with a gelato, for which we got the Menta e Cioccolata (Mint Chocolate). The portions were good sized and quite tasty. They did a great job bagging the gelato separately so that it did not melt from the heat of the pasta dishes. The marinara had a little less seasoning to it than anticipated, so we'll probably try the meat sauce next time. They also included a very generous serving of good bread, which was a nice touch! read more

Caffé DaVinci - Kids meal with lasagna and mint chocolate gelato - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Came here for a quick and pretty casual dinner and was very excited about how extensive the menu was and the fact that they have gelato as well. I had never been here before, so I was a little confused by the ordering process at first. For those like me, even though the seating area looks like it'd be a place you go and sit down you actually order at the counter which is past the gelato area. We were helped quickly and everyone was very nice and informative when we told them it was our first time in. You could tell this place was a family place because someone who I assume to be the owner or manager was coming around and chatting with essentially everyone. Something that was really awesome about this place is that there is a free bread area that has bread and dishes to put olive oil in for your table. I ended up ordering the chicken alfredo dish and was honestly pretty disappointed. The chicken was just kind of weird and the sauce was super runny. I ate a little of it and then took the rest for leftovers because I am someone who thoroughly believes that alfredo is better as a leftover...but I was wrong in this instance. I was disappointed when I had to throw it away the next day because it was just not good. I want to give this place a break though as we overheard the man talking to other groups about how understaffed they are and that they barely had any cooks working, so I'm sure with such an extensive menu it'd be hard for everything to be 100% especially while understaffed. Something that made this place stand out though was the gelato and I always have room for a little dessert. I ordered the small Donatella, which was some combo of chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, and maybe something else but I honestly don't completely remember...but it was DELICIOUS. I was so happy that I ordered it and really really enjoyed it. I honestly would probably give this place another shot with their food, but definitely order something different as an entree...and obviously get the gelato again. read more

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Definitely among the best pizza joints in town. Very friendly staff in a... unique setting. One star deduction for cutting pizza into stupid little squares. read more

My family says the best meal I make is eggplant parm. If I'm being totally honest with myself, I'm just not sure it's as good as Caffé DaVinci's. I've had it here nearly a dozen times. It's the best I've ever had. I just love the food here. I tell people about it all the time. Plus, it's so clean and the folks are so nice. Also, the GELATO! Yum. This is one of my all-time favorite spots. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Eggplant parm with meat sauce. 10/10! The best I've ever had. - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My parents had the Panini and I had a Salad with chicken, everything was delicious! We will definitely be back, the ice cream was also good, Staff was friendly and helpful too! They had a nice patio outside with beautiful flowers all around. read more

Great place gone downsize. 3 ravioli for 7. 16 dollar 10 inch pizza with three orders of chicken and chicken was invisible. Ordered this pizza twice and either they can't read or it is 5 small chicken cubes per order. Food is good and tasty if u like portions. Customer since they opened. Disappointing. read more

Fantastic as always. Young lady was phenomenal with all aspects of service. Food delicious. Thank you Caffe DaVinci. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious! We frequently eat at Caffé DaVinci and have never been dissatisfied. Tonight, one of the special was Chicken Asparagus Aglio Olio - I had it made with the gluten free capellini instead of the penne pasta - it was superb! There is seating inside and outside. The atmosphere is warm and causal. You order your food at the counter, you get a number to take to your table and your food is delivered to your table. They sell beer and wine. Self serve pop, tea and water. Self serve bread (unlimited) and dipping oil. Gelato - homemade. Carry out Staff is friendly and professional. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I only had Caffé DaVinci for the first time last fall after starting a job in UA and it is so underrated! Every time I have gone after my first time there, I've had some of the yummiest meals. My boss introduced me to the Tina salad which is probably my absolute favorite. I have also tried the lasagna there and it was AMAZING! Let's not get started on the free side of bread that comes with each meal yesterday I tried the tiramisu for the first time and it was delicious! read more

Caffé DaVinci - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've been to Caffé DaVinci a few times, and each time has been fabulous. A friend of mine who is an expert in Italian food recommended it, and now I suggest it to anyone who asks about an affordable higher-end Italian restaurant. My favorite item here is the Sausage Penne. It's a fairly simple dish (sausage and peppers mixed with penne pasta), but somehow they make it taste exceptional. I also like that it's enough food to fill me up, but not to the point of being uncomfortably stuffed, which is a common problem for many pasta dishes. Ordering is done at the counter, and the food is brought out when it's ready. While you wait, there is a small table with bread and olive oil. Definitely take advantage of this - the combo is really good! There is also a small gelato bar in the restaurant if you are up for something sweet after the meal. The restaurant itself is fairly small, so seating may be an issue for large groups of people during popular lunch/dinner times. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Sausage Penne - simple, but delicious! - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food here is really great. My buddy is Italian and turned me on to this place. The staff is great, and their desert menu is really good. You can get custard and gelato and other Italian desert. The tiramisu is great. My favorite dish is the blackened chicken pasta. Their wine prices are so good, too. read more

Caffé DaVinci - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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