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    DaVinci & Yu

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DAVINCI & YU ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Angie B.

    I love this place. I love the whimsy of the interior with the bright colors and disco ball and the bar that feels intimate. I also love the very curated cocktail list that Bee the bartender has developed. The happy hour selection is so good and the bar is friendly with new comers and regulars. They have great happy hour bites (bao buns, meat balls and delicious snacks) but oh my gosh. The wagyu beef smash burger is unbelievable. And this past visit, my daughter ordered the wagyu burger with the fried Mac n cheese. I can't tell you how this hits. Cheesy, gooey, beefy and seasoned to perfection. This place has creative drinks, a creative menu and a welcoming staff with a sweet spot for a drink. You should come here. (Also! An ube espresso martini? So good!)

    El K.

    Food: Limited menu, but packed with bold, creative flavors. Favorites: Adobo stinco (fall-off-the-bone, full of flavor) and orange chicken parm (crispy and satisfying). The kimchi flatbread and fried shishito peppers were solid starters. Korean-style brisket and cacio e pepe e miso were just okay -- not as memorable as the other dishes. Ube espresso martini was good, but not a must-try. Service: Friendly and attentive. Staff was helpful with recommendations and kept everything moving at a good pace. Ambiance: Casual and laid-back with a modern touch. It still feels cozy and neighborhood-focused, honoring the vibe of the old Flannel spot but with a fresher twist

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    Stan H.

    I love the color of this drinks. It was made fine. I would've preferred sweeter but it was appropriately stiff and well done. It didn't occur to me that dinner food might not be available yet and I ended up only having a drink. Maybe another time I will try some food. Nice staff here.

    Caesar, shrimp toast, and bao buns
    Zoe H.

    We went to DaVinci and Yu on a Saturday night and completely fell in love. We booked one of the last reservations of the night but were able to be seated about 20 mins before our reservation which was a great first impression. We'd been to Flannel before and were completely blown away by how different and ambient it looked inside the dining room. You almost don't even realize there used to be a campfire theme in there! We did the restaurant week menu plus the shrimp toast because we couldn't pass it up. The shrimp toast was probably the best bite of the night. We couldn't believe how enormous the caesar salad was or how crispy the chicken bao were. Let me tell you about the Italian wedding ramen. The broth was thick and savory, the noodles had the perfect bite, and there were so many fun and tasty additions: meatballs, brisket, rice cakes, etc. Since our reservation was so late we were basically closing the place up. But we weren't rushed or anything. The only downside is that they ran out of the black sesame tiramisu and cannoli since it was literally the end of the night. We did expect this to happen, and they graciously got us two flan instead even though it wasn't part of the restaurant week options. We WILL be back. Excellent service, super fun food that's not gimmicky at all and backed by flavor, and overall a great concept.

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    Priscilla R.

    When I tell you, Davinci and Yu had my taste buds in a flavor adventure. A mix of Italian dishes mixed with asian influences was simply divine. The cocktails and drinks were like liquid dessert and the food was savory and flavorful! The orange chicken parm and Kung Pao Boa were crispy, fresh, and packed with taste! Would def come back and bring my girlfriends and fun auntie so experience the fun of Davinci and Yu!

    Cacio e oepe e miso

    Wow, really enjoyed the Italian/Asian flavor mash-ups. The dishes featured delicious, bright, surprising tantalizing tastes that were complementary and well blended despite feeling shockingly new. Starting out with a cocktail, i loved the Thai martini- it had lightly sweet ginger flavors tempered with a salty finish that was very enjoyable. We had the Caprese fresh rolls (wrapped in fresh basil leaves), and brisket bao as appetizers- all amazing! The brisket bao was particularly sensational, with flavors of horseradish and cole slaw. As my main dish, I liked the Cacio e pepe e miso- the nori somehow gave it a wonderful fine-grit shellfish flavor that was subtle but spectacular. My wife's grilled fish was cooked perfectly, and was very good, though not as unique as the other dishes. We topped off the evening by sharing an ube tiramisu. The room is also very nice with wall murals. Service was friendly and good, though we had to ask for individual plates for our appetizers, and the decaf espresso wasn't actually prepared as an espresso. All in all, I thought this was a spectacular dining experience.

    Orange chicken
    Cyrell j.

    Impressed. My date had orange cosmo, and Ramen. She was all smiles so you know what that means . The orange chicken was a delight, I suggested that bring wings back on menu as well.

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    Everything, from the Asian Italian food concept to the service, was fantastic. We ended up ordering nearly the entire menu (too much to list). Our top picks were the spicy tuna roll, shrimp toast, kung pao chicken buns, cacio e pepe, ramen, caprese wrap, orange chicken parm, cauliflower steak, and eggplant pizza.

    Espresso Martini

    Best espresso martini ever!! This restaurant was recently rebranded as an italian/asian food restaurant and their new menu is amazing. Definitely my favorite spot on Passyunk Ave!

    Kung Pao Bao

    Very interesting! The arancini-crispy rice and Kung Pao Bao were favorites. Eggplant pizza is more like a flatbread but delicious. Cocktails featured Japanese whiskey and yuzu as well as limoncello and Prosecco. Service was attentive (thanks, Jamie!). Could upgrade glassware to glass to go with the more upscale vibe. Overall, worth checking out!

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    Excellent brunch. I had the veggie scramble with chow mein noodles shiitake mushrooms and long hots. Really good. Brisket was buttery soft

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    delicious, inventive cuisine, gorgeous ambiance and excellent, attentive service. can't wait to return!

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    fantastic food & service! best atmosphere in philly. love it - will come back often! Chef Marc has done it again - bravo!

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