As a true-blue New Yorker, my bar is pretty high when it comes to identifying the best Italian food in the country. That said, I come to the Redwood City, CA, area once a month for work and no trip is complete without dining at or ordering take out from Divino. The Sedanini is BEYOND. I mean, insanely delish!! Should the restaurant ever relocate to another state, I'd have to change jobs. I would follow that sauce anywhere. read more

Thank you for a wonderful Valentine's Day experience. We wanted to try a new Italian spot and this is one that I will recommend! Inside, there's enough tables for big and small groups. However, I would say this a good place for a date night or a celebration. Workers were all helpful. Our server helped us through the menu as it was our first time. We had ordered some sides including the meatballs which I recommend. For my pasta dish, I ordered linguine. Smooth and buttery but not overwhelming. Tiramisu was great but next time I'll be ordering something else because the dessert menu had so many choices! I didn't have any trouble parking for dinner. read more

Divino Ristorante - Linguine con Vongole - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

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On a work trip so did take out. They don't have utensils for take out? I probably won't come back because of the inconvenice. Am I supposed to eat my meat balls and pasta with my hands? Meatballs in tomato sauce was good. Texture great, but no salt. Meatballs would be completely bland if not for the sauce. Worst pesto pasta I've ever had. The sauce is so thick I couldn't get thru half of it. I felt like a dog trying to swallow peanut butter. Barely any pesto flavor. This is a TERRIBLE pesto sauce (where's the olive oil and pine nuts?!?). Tasted super diluted and then thickened with flour. read more

Divino Ristorante - Bad pesto pasta. The sauce was so thick it was hard to eat. - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

I recently visited this restaurant on Friday, December 12th, to celebrate a fellowship graduation, and it was my second time dining here. The vibe is fantastic, truly unique and inviting. It's a classy establishment, but the staff are also incredibly friendly and attentive. They remembered our orders perfectly, and there wasn't a single mistake made. The drinks were amazing; I especially enjoyed the margarita. The Gorgonzola salad was incredible. The walnuts added a really nice touch. For the main course, I had the Bistecca, and it was phenomenal. You can really tell the quality of a restaurant by how well they cook their steak, and this place nails it. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would definitely return for future celebrations. Highly recommended! read more

Divino Ristorante - Insalata Divino - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

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Came here for V-Day. Nice neighborhood spot in Belmont. It happens to be very close to my sister's place of work. Service was a bit slow the night we were there. This was most likely due to it being V-Day. However, the portion size and taste of the food made up for it. read more

Divino Ristorante - Vitello - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

Excellent customer service. I had high hopes for this place but the pasta was lackluster to the point I couldn't save it at home, bland and very lacking in flavor. The salmon overcooked and dry. The caesar salad lacking in spark, tart, tang, anchovy, nothing, the croutons dry and overly crunchy. I basically pushed each plate over to my husband, who gamely ate a small portion of each dish. The interior is beautiful warm and convivial, the prices are good, though because each dish I didn't eat, it's hard to gauge the value. Street parking is easy. It's possible that we ordered wrong, and because the service was so sweet and it was our first visit, it's possible we just ordered the wrong dishes, not sure, but I feel like giving them the benefit of doubt. read more

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amazing service and atmosphere. such kind workers and great food. I have been going here since I was young. I love it best Italian food in the area! read more

Divino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

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I had such a great meal at Divino tonight. I ordered the homemade tagliatelle with shrimp, arugula, and mushrooms in a white wine sauce, paired with a glass of Chardonnay. It was so fresh and delicious! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of my plate! The presentation was also beautiful. The roasted red pepper sauce they serve with the bread is garlicky, but not overpowering. The staff were warm, helpful, and attentive. The restaurant started to fill up, which makes me happy to know that they have a strong following in the area. I think I'll stop by again soon to try another one of their homemade pasta dishes. read more

Divino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

Fantastic neighborhood gem in Belmont with excellent food and service. The food was delicious from appetizers all the way through dessert. We had the grilled calamari, the carpaccio, and Caprese salad as appetizers for the table and they were exceptional. We then had pasta dishes and they were even better. When combined with the excellent service, great wine selection, and cozy welcoming ambiance - this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. read more

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My daughter and I ate here and have mixed reviews of the food. We split the Divino salad, and it was very good. She ordered the spaghetti, but we both found it to be so flavorless that it seemed out of a can. I had the lasagna, and it was OK, but also pretty flavorless. We split the apple tart with ice cream, and enjoyed that. The servers were all very nice. The ambiance was nice. A few other reviews say similar things about the pasta, but some love them. read more

Service was OK, the ambience was OK, the food not so much. I had linguine with clams in a red sauce and the sauce tasted like it came out of a can. You can tell a good Italian restaurant by their sauces weather in red sauce or wine sauce. I would suggest they put some Italian seasoning and garlic, and a little wine vinegar in their red sauce. I won't be back. read more

I brought several friends for dinner on Saturday after a concert. Each of us got something different and every plate was clean at the end. Scampi, Tagliatelle with shrimp, sole, soup, risotto. All of it was wonderful. The wine we added was perfect pairing with our food. Dessert we shared the apple fritter, chocolate cake and affogato. The wait staff was attentive and friendly, the food and wine was amazing. Go there, you won't be sorry - bring friends like me to make to perfect! read more

Must Try ! Omg there is so much good to talk about this place ! Is so welcoming, they have great , Amazing customer service! The Ambiance is for everyone, family , dates , friends , reunions, celebrations! The Food is Sooo delicious! Their food quality is consistent and good fulfilling portions! We have eaten here so much yet have taken very few pictures because we are always way to busy enjoying our food and company and even conversations with the workers when they aren't so busy . Owner is always there, always welcoming and attentive just like everyone else who works there . We love eating here and also take out is always great . I always ask for extra bread (its sooo goood) Food is Top , raviolis delicious, lasagna! Their specialties of the day is a must try too ! We love celebrating birthdays here ! They sing to you in Italian read more

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This is my favorite Italian spot on the Peninsula--full stop. From the bread to the Caesar salad to the linguine con vongole, I've never had a bad meal here. The staff is incredibly accommodating and consistently provides great service, even with larger groups. The last time I went with colleagues, we were seated right next to the Christmas tree, which made it feel like an extra treat. If you're in Belmont and looking for Italian, look no further than Divino. read more

An amazing experience that I will remember for a long time. The service was provided by Antonio, who is a native Italian from Naples and knows how to work really well with people. He provides exceptional service on every count. The food was amazingly fresh, tasted all homemade and was clearly infused with lots of love. This was our first experience here, but it will not be the last. We plan on coming back many times over and referring this place to our friends. We tried a little bit of almost everything and were satisfied with every dish. The place is very clean and has beautiful tile floor that is easy to maintain and keep dirt free. No complaints here! A+ read more

Divino Ristorante - Antonio, we extend a thumbs up right back to you and to your fine dining establishment. Looking forward to seeing you again, my friend!! - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

A warm atmosphere, exceptional staff, and terrific food. The perfect spot for 2 or a gathering of family & friends. Staff went above and beyond when I accidentally left something behind - they stashed it away until I could pick it up. THANK YOU! We enjoyed the beautiful petrole sole and the pistachio encrusted pork chop. Great cocktails too! Can't wait to return and work our way through the menu. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant. The service was excellent-Benjamin was our server. He was efficient, thoughtful, and attentive. All the employees we encountered were very nice-friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, from the bread to coffee and dessert. The olive oil was very good. The bread was a multigrain boule, so there was a lot of crust and was so delicious. In addition to the olive oil and balsamic, there was a tasty red pepper sauce. We started with the carpaccio, which was served with arugula and shaved Parmesan. So good! My husband had linguini alle vongole. I had tagliatelle with prawns in a wine sauce. Both paste were cooked perfectly, as were the prawns and clams. I added some of the red pepper paste and olive oil because they were so good. We tried 2 desserts-the panna cotta with mango and raspberries and the tiramisu. Both were light and delicious. My husband's cappuccino smelled heavenly and tasted better. A really lovely experience read more

The food here is good enough to recommend in the Belmont. Parking is convenient, and the staff provides excellent service.

I have been to Divino many times . I wanted to do a review but I keep forgetting. i just attended a special event for my friend's "80" birthday celebration on Sunday!! Wow, Wow, fantastic service and the food was amazing. I meet Carlos the owner for the first time. very professional and he was able to multitask so many guest drinks at the same time. fantastic staff, they were smiling the entire 4 hours of serving us with happinesses!! Carlos my kudos to you and your staff. I really enjoyed all the treatment and food was served very nice and warm for an event of 60 people!! wow wow, I will celebrate my birthday in your restaurant. muchas gracias por tu atención perfecto Rosario read more

Food and service was wonderful. I highly recommend this place. The owner Carlos is a friendly person and all their staff is always friendly and attentive. read more

Divino Ristorante - Lunch Steak Panino - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

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Wow wow! What a neighborhood gem. Amazing food, the staff is so hospitable and they have such a sweet, intimate decor. We had the beet root salad, panna cotta, pasta and lasagna. All were delicious! Highly recommend this place. Great for a coassy date spot. We also spotted Miss California 2024 and Warrior's player Andrew Wiggins on the Friday night that we were dining here. Fun!!! read more

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I've been here a couple times with my coworkers and the food has been delicious. I'm a big fan of pastas so I'm always down to try Italian restaurants. I was very pleased with what we ordered and the desserts did not disappoint! That Apple danish or whatever it's called is soooo good. I generally don't really care for warm desserts with ice cream but this one just works. Writing this post is making me salivate lol. Their staffs are very attentive and friendly, the prices are standard, spacious restaurant and they have a parking lot in the back. It fills up quickly so dinner time might be tough but they have street parking as well. I'm looking forward to dining here again. read more

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The food here is very good and in a time when service is lacking with many restaurants, Divino's has bucked this trend and provides top notch service. You don't have to ask for service, they're right around the corner beating you to the punch. This restaurant gets it. read more

Huge thanks to Carlos and his team at Divino's for hosting our group's holiday party. Carlos accommodated our numerous last minute changes and requests with grace and understanding. Sorry I was such a bad party organizer, Carlos. The food and the service team were simply outstanding. Many on my team shared that this was one of the best holiday parties in our 10 year's history. All thanks to the wonderful experience that Carlos and his team provided at Divino. I highly recommend that you book your next party at Divino and definitely go there for the delicious food! read more

Divino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

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Always a terrific meal everytime we go. The steak we had tonight was amazing. Plus the pork chop, tagliatelle, and the sole was delicious. The staff there is "top notch" super professional and accommodating. The owner does an excellent job mingling with customers. We"ll come back again soon!! read more

Once again Divino delivers! We started with a beat salad and soup...wife had veal scallopini and I had muscles with pasta. The food was awesome. We were a bit disappointed with our server, perhaps he's new, but the problem is his English isn't that good so he didn't understand what we asked for, but said yes. People that don't understand should say so and not ruin the experience. I'm sorry to say this was the most disappointing time we've ever had at Divino's. read more

Divino Ristorante - My favorite lunch panino - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

Very welcoming. We had an excellent waiter, Antonio. Professional, knowledgeable and Prompt! Excellent service. My husband had costeletta di maiale. (Pork cutlet), it was delicious and plentiful. I had the "Trippa" (tripe) and it was super delicious and so tender. Just as my mamma made it. We both had the Divino salad. We shared a tiramisù and it was perfect with an espresso and a cappuccino. (Grazie Antonio ). We left feeling happy, full and knowing we will be back. Any staff who came to our table was very professional. We will be back! Alla prossima! read more

I have wanted to go to this restaurant for years. Drive by it all the time and tonight we finally went! What a gem- 5 stars are not enough!! Divino is a small restaurant in Belmont that has excellent food, ambiance and stellar service. We went with another couple and had such a wonderful evening. I started with the beet salad and hubby had the onion soup. Both were delicious! For my main, I had the swordfish as the server recommended it. I rarely order swordfish in a restaurant and I was a bit apprehensive. What a wonderful surprise! It was moist, flavorful and very fresh. Loved every bite. Hubby had the tagliatelle that was stuffed with veal in a cream sauce. He ate every bite. For dessert we shared the Apple puff pastry which was heavenly. Our servers were wonderful and the room was perfect. We could talk easily. In fact we talked so long, we closed the place down. Divino is our new favorite restaurant and we will definitely be back!! Thank you for such a lovely evening and great dinner! read more

Always order the specials! Everything is fresh, but the daily specials are thoughtful, complex, filling, and delicious! Staff is friendly and attentive. The bar area is welcoming for people, dining alone. Wonderful, wonderful owner and staff! read more

Mid on point. This is a local neighborhood restaurant that seems fairly busy most evenings. I was satisfied by the Winter salad and butternut squash soup but regrettably got a steak instead of pasta and it was lackluster in flavor and expensive. read more

We haven't eaten here in ages when we use to live in Belmont. We booked our reservation through open table. Parking is in the back and when we walked in we were warmly greeted and seated. The waitress and waiters were extra nice to our kids. Since it was Friday I couldn't get any meat so I got a nice Caesar salad with the spinach raviolis which was delicious. My wife got the pasta and clams and enjoyed that as well. The kids had the spaghetti and meat balls. One thing to note was the calamari is made differently. It is not breaded so the kids didn't want to eat so more for my wife and me. We enjoyed our visit and our food. We would recommend this place any day. read more

Great handmade pasta. My husband loved his spaghetti meatball. While this seemed to be a basic simple dish but difficult to make it tasty and flavorful. The sauce was not too tart and well balanced with cream, cheese and acidic. Mine was also delicious and the sauce was nicely coated, not too thick or watery. The homemade pasta was al-dente. read more

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Good service and fresh pasta. Avoid the "grilled" calamari. The consistency is much closer to boiled and it's a bit fishy.

Our favorite restaurant! The food is always delicious and the staff is so welcoming and friendly. We'll be going back again soon!

This place is probably not even two miles from my home. The kind of place you ignore because "I can go any time." But I didn't. A group of friends wanted to meet up for dinner. Oh holy heck! We've been missing out on a comfortable, very nice, delicious and hospitable environment. And I can practice my Italian because real Italians are there! Our table tested pork chops, gnocchi, pasta, Caesar salad, carpaccio and multiple desserts There wasn't anything that wasn't delectable. Thoroughly enjoyed in a nice environment, lovely without being loud, and impeccable service. I won't fail to notice them again. read more

Pleasant ambiance. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Appetizers good tho not many choices. Our 1st choice was on the menu but not available. We enjoyed our entrees & desserts. I plan on returning soon. read more

Beautiful prime seating next to the windows. Excellent attentive staff who seated us as soon as we entered the door, 5 minutes before they opened and before all of our guests arrived. Expansive menu of their Italian specialties. We enjoyed appetizers, sautéed chicken with vegetables, mashed potatoes in mushrooms and Marsala wine, linguine with clams, and the special with small pasta in spicy tomato sauce with prawns, calamari, and clams. Every dish was so delicious and specially prepared. The tiramisu for the birthday guest was a perfect finale to a fabulous meal. We definitely will be returning to this lovely restaurant. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and left impressed with the food and service. Our waiter was extremely attentive as was the rest of the staff. From the moment we sat down, bread and water were constantly refilled and we never felt neglected. I'm a sucker for good bread and theirs was freshly warm and thick. We ordered 2 appetizers: the meatballs and mozzarella/prosciutto/arugula salad. The meatballs were so juicy- they just fell apart when taking a bite in the best way. I was in the mood for a light dinner and ordered the pesto fettuccine. It was delicious! The star of the dinner was definitely the lasagna. It was rich and decadent. The béchamel sauce gives it an edge over any ordinary lasagna. The food and service really set the scene for a lovely birthday celebration. read more

Divino Ristorante - Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California

I almost hate to reveal this local gem. Drinks, service & food are all spectacular! Happy hour at the bar, or dinner with friends or family. Making my way through the menu. Don't miss the pork chops! read more

The owner knows a lot about neighborhood restaurants. From what I've researched, he owned and continues to help out at Bacco in Noe Valley. Then in 2006, he decided to open Divino in Belmont. When I entered the nondescript front door, the decor is made up of deep gold with charcoal gray accents. It's not the type of interior that makes much of an impression, but the food does! I had Bolognese sauce with the pappardelle. Its deep rich sauce and flecks of meat and mushrooms made it impossible even for my wife who doesn't like mushrooms to eat every bite. I've also ordered the meatballs, which he attributes to his mother, are some of the best I've had outside my wife's homemade. The juicy meatballs are cooked in a thick, bright red sauce that has a sweet, savory flavor. The grilled calamari salad features grilled squid surrounding cannellini beans. The beans have a custardlike softness, are infused with a hint of rosemary and are covered with a pile of arugula leaves glistening in a tangy vinaigrette. The menu also includes six or seven specials, such as a sauteed Petrale sole on a butter sauce with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables like Brussels sprouts and corn. From the Caesar salad to the gelato, the food satisfied, and it made me wish that something this good would open in Redwood City (my neighborhood). read more

Divino Ristorante - Lunch Menu July 2019 - Italian Near Me - Belmont, California