Da Vinci Italian Restaurant in Aberdeen City

Ristorante molto costoso, la pizza solo massa, con pomodoro crudo e mozzarella insipida. Fanno pagare addirittura il pane, cibo precotto, il baccalà dolce, la lasagna non c’entra proprio nulla con quella che cuciniamo italia. Servizio molto freddo da parte dellunica persona in sala.

This is a nice little restaurant tucked away off the main street. It has an almost old fashioned feel to it. It does appear to be ran by Italians too. So that's a good start. I liked the food a lot. A very warm homely feel to the place.

Un angolo di Italia per sentirci a casa nella lontana Aberdeen. Anzi, di Toscana! Proprietaria di Firenze, cameriera di Prato e cuoco di Pisa. Ottima la cucina e la compagnia!

Booked a table but when we arrived waited a while then told we had to wait more as no tables available. Went elsewhere - when book a table expect one to be available and not for the restaurant to have overbooked!

We had a great meal. The food was very good. We had the sharing antipasto platter to start followed by a pizza and parmigiana melanzane. All of the food was great. Good size portions and all very fresh. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The service was great and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very good. We had a bottle of wine and 2 large glasses of wine and the bill was just over £100 My advice give it a try.

Very nice setting and I must admit that I went in with high hopes. The restaurant is extremely warm, which is a pleasant change from many places these days. The first course was very good. However, the pizza was excessively salty and not enjoyable whatsoever. The table requested more napkins which unfortunately did not arrive (despite a 12.5% mandatory service tip). The restaurant isn't particularly large, yet one staff member was shouting, making the environment even louder. It was difficult to have a conversation without raising our voices. While I appreciate the enthusiasm and familiarity with people who I assume are regulars, it was simply too loud and frenetic. Despite the cozy setting, the atmosphere still felt oddly cold and impersonal. I felt like an outsider dining in someone else's house, where I wasn't truly welcome. The pricing of the food is reasonable. After receiving the bill I almost instantly placed my card down and waited around ten minutes for a staff member to take payment. Nobody came by and so I ended up settling it at the bar. This may be the expected process, but it wasn't clear to me and we all just wanted out of there. Perhaps I am unfamiliar with the norms of fine Italian dining. Despite its good reputation, my experience at Da Vinci's was disappointing. I usually prefer to read other people's reviews and let a restaurant's name speak for itself. However, I felt compelled to share my experience as I believe honest feedback is important. While my opinion will not change anything (judging by the return on other negative feedbacks), I hope it helps others who, like me, work hard for their money and seek a good return on their investment. Thanks.

2nd time here, and definitely not the last. Firstly, the staff were really welcoming and friendly. The pizzas were utterly outstanding, and the tiramisu was superb! Positives - Really astoundingly nice food, brilliant waiters, lovely atmosphere. Negatives - The music; radio friendly pop. I thought it'd be more "Italian" Would I go back? A massive YES!!!

Had a fantastic evening at Da Vinci restaurant. Food was to die for, service was great , ambience lovely & Elena ( owner) sat down & explained the reasoning for the 12.5% service charge. I notice a lot of people mention their disgruntlement at this charge. It is at your discretion so you can request to have it removed. Tipping is complicated business these days as we don’t carry cash like we used too . I am so glad this restaurant appears to be doing well as Aberdeen has very few stand out restaurants & this is definitely 1 of them . Can’t wait to go back , Thanks to Elena & her team for our fabulous experience.

Lovely restaurant nice and cosy with the log fire on .We had a lovely meal our food was delicious.Elena was a great waitress.We enjoyed our chat with her .We Will be back 😊

Arrived at time of booking at 7:15 and all was good, food was fine but very disappointing service. It took too long to come take our order and then at the end when we said no to dessert & coffee and only been there for total 50 mins we were asked to leave our table cause the next table was waiting. Just not OK when we were offered coffee and dessert and then very swiftly ask to leave cause all of a sudden the next table was here. So what would had happened if we did order dessert would we have been denied? I had to down my wine and go which to me isn't sensible to ask of someone. Would not come back due to the service. And did not make for a very nice birthday meal.

We enjoyed 3 courses and a bottle of excellent white wine that complimented the food perfectly. Dedicated vegan menu which catered for my dairy intolerance perfectly. Good portion size and food was presented with care and tasted delicious. Waiting staff friendly, efficient and accommodating. We visited on a recommendation from friends and will definitely return!

Visited after having been recommended the incredible pizza. Three out of four of us had (various different) pizzas and were blown away, the other main of creamy mushroom pasta was equally as brilliant. The tiramisu and cheesecake were lovely, as was the wine we chose (there is a very good selection). The owner waited our table and was very friendly and good humoured, as were all of the other members of staff. Would highly recommend as a hidden gem in Aberdeen, and if you are looking for authentic Italian food in the North East.

Had a really great dinner here on the 27th December. Started with a Godfather cocktail and then had Minestrone soup to start and braised ox cheeks in red wine sauce as a main. Accompanied with excellent red wine by the glass. Finished off with panna cotta and berry coulis. Food was served promptly and tasted great. Service was attentive and friendly. No complaints at all - keep up the great work!

Christmas team lunch that didn’t fail to impress. A warm and friendly welcome on arrival which was extended to some of my party that were late. The staff I can’t appreciate more and the food was excellent.

Having visited previously and found it outstanding I decided to book lunch for 1PM on Saturday. I was told by the manageress to make it 1230 since they closed at 3PM. Strange, but I accepted this. However this should have been a warning sign. We were the only people eating in the restaurant - another warning sign. The attitude of the manageress was formidable - to say the least. When the food arrived the two different soups were lukewarm as were the vegetables. We should have complained when we were asked if everything was alright, but her attitude put us off doing it, plus I never send anything back. When one of my guests left her main course unfinished she was chastised by the manageress. The final touch was the 12.5 service charge. NEVER AGAIN

Fantastic restaurant with an excellent taste of Italian cuisine. Great vegan selection. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

If you are in the mood for some pizza & pasta, Da Vinci's in Aberdeen is the place to go. I heard some great reviews from friends and wanted to give it a go myself, booking in advance is advisable as it can fill up really quickly although they charge you a £10 booking fee online to reserve a table which is a bit disappointing and you can't use it towards your bill either, it gets refunded at a later date. Da Vinci's is a modern quaint restaurant located on Alford Lane in Aberdeen, staff are really down to earth, friendly and really do give you a warm welcome. They have several menus including a set course menu, pizza menu and the normal main menu, pricing is a little expensive but for a family run business it is expected as the food is second to none, served hot, well presented and tastes delicious. I highly recommend trying a pizza although it would be good if they could add a spicy variant as I think that could be quite good. They do automatically add a service charge to the bill which I find disappointing as this is mainly found in England as we normally tip if out at a restaurant. So with the £10 booking fee and the service charge it did make it an expensive trip out for the evening but well worth it for the food quality. Will definitely be back to try some more pizza!

In a hurry and pressed for time then Da Vinci is your place to be. Been many times before and have loved the dinning experience Da Vinci offered. Unfortunately this time was left feeling disappointed. From the moment we entered we felt rushed out of the restaurant (some would even say harassed). Not just from one member of staff but three. This created an unpleasant experience and sadly was not able to relax. For example pressured to order asap, taking plate away literally when taking last bite, placing bill in front of me straight clearing etc. They allow hour and half table time however if we didn't order bottle of wine it would have been a 30min experience for two course. Watch out too for 12.50% service charge include in the bill.

Ristorante posto vicino a union street. Il personale è tutto italiano, Toscano in particolare. Gnocchi ai formaggi e tagliatelle al ragù buoni, così come i dolci. Consigliato

Let's start with the good stuff! Pizzas good (but not exceptional ) and over priced at £16 and £17. Ragu was the most authentic and best tasting thing on the menu. Now the not so good stuff! My daughter ordered a mocktail. It arrived in a heavy tumbler and tasted like diluting juice. The supposed minestrone soup had no tomatoes, no veg apart from some tiny bits of onion and was served luke warm. Bread was dry and no butter or oil offered. No pepper or parrmesan offered. No veg served with£18 pork and no waiter to ask. No pepper on table and still no one to ask. We helped ourselves from the rows of pots sitting on the bar. The filling in the canoli was not great - bland. When questioned about some drinks on the bill it was explained they do not have correct descriptions for rum so put it through as grappa. There was a whopping 12.5% service charge on the bill. We did not complain at the time and that was our fault. We put it down to a bad experience and my daughter was visiting so we didnt make a fuss. However, at home on further inspection of the bill, we discovered we had been charged for two glasses of claret we did not receive - an extra £15 plus the service charge I informed the manageress who had served us (not an inexperienced waitress) She put the blame on us for not checking the bill (difficult when drink descriptions are wrong) she agreed to credit us. Husband went in to receive his credt. She appeared angry. We had given her a chance to address the issues before writing this review. We chose this restaurant because we liked the authentic Italian atmosphere. Sadly, due to this experience, particularly the attitude of the person in charge, we will not be back. Nor will any of our friends.

Wonderful food, wonderful ethos, friendly and helpful staff, Italian food prepared by Italians. The real deal! i will be back!!!

We love this place because of the great vegan menu it has, but it also caters very well for the meat eater in our family, too. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and efficient.

Authentic Italian fare in the heart of Aberdeen. It’s a cosy wee restaurant with exceptionally good food. The chicken liver parfait and bruschetta were excellent. The Chef patron knows her stuff, a great ambassador to her home country, and a real taste of traditional, regional food. The pasta dishes went down a treat, as did the pizzas. The restaurant was busy for a Sunday evening, which is good to see that local businesses are being rightfully supported. The service was very efficient, albeit lacked a bit of warmth but you can’t really ask for much more. If you want a true sense of Italy’s 🇮🇹 best then Da Vinci’s ticks all the right boxes. It was good value for money and we will definitely continue to return. Thank you to both front and back of house, our food was delicious.

Don’t normally do reviews but felt I had to due to the rude service we received from the manager on our visit. The food and setting is nice, however the attitude that I received from the manager relating to my meal not being what I expected was unacceptable and not how I would expect to be treated when paying for a high standard of service. This ruined our experience of this restaurant and I won’t be going back due to this experience.

Went with my wife and booked for 12.30 (gift for Father's Day from my son and family). Lovely,warm welcome....I started off with the minestrone soup and Linda went with the home made pate.... both brilliant. My wife had the mini porcetta ( honestly superb).I took tagliatelle with the homemade ragu... excellent.We shared the homemade lemon and chocolate cheesecake with lemincello cream... Brilliant...We both had Perroni.I had couple glasses Montepulciano and Linda had two glasses Pinot Grigio. ..finished off with a warm brandy and a negroni.... As good as an Italian meal we've had .....been to Milan, Tuscany,Rome, Assisi and Florence but seriously this was exceptional..... Just a smashing ,homely feeling from start to finish.

The best Italian restaurant all 4 of us have ever been to. Seriously great food and dishes we've not come across before. Lovely, cozy restaurant in a really cute spot too. Plus, really friendly and unintrusive service.

I’ve lived in Aberdeen for 40 years and eaten in so many restaurants. My absolute favourite recently has been Cafe Boheme , but now I have another favourite, Da Vinci. The meal I had this evening was superb. The pate starter was the best I have ever had. Served over a flame, melting beautifully, with lovely onion chutney and perfect toast. And a fantastic chicken breast in a very delicate breadcrumb for main course. A small wine list of which I tried 3 wines from. All very good and at a price you dont mind paying in such a fine restaurant. I am into my wines and I was really happy with my choices. The service was excellent. Very discrete but friendly and efficient. The price was middle range for top range food and service. I don’t often leave reviews but had to this time. I had a lovely dining experience. 5 star. Will go back ASAP. Thank you , Bill

The food was superb. The owner told us that her chef is passionate about food and she was proved to be absolutely correct about that. Your taste buds will be delighted. The prosciutto and dough balls starter is unreal, and the pork main course is...

Visited this restaurant on Saturday our meal was booked for 8pm,the food and drinks were very good, we were having a catch up with friends so we had a table for 6 and was having a good time ordering 3 courses and liquors, I was...

I came here 18:30 on Saturday. The food was unbelievably good - I would recommend the ragu tagliatelle. The bill came to around £60 for two people which was great value. The service was first class - a special mention to Elena who is delightful....

Visited here with friends as it's their go-to restaurant in the city. Authentic Tuscan food combined with friendly and welcoming staff makes this place one to visit. A varied menu and great wine list are available - all at reasonable prices. Can't wait to revisit...

After reading so many positive reviews my friends and I were looking forward to trying this quaint little restaurant. Unfortunately we were really disappointed. For starters we ordered pate, soup, and bruschetta. All starters were beautifully presented, the bruschetta and the pate were ok but...

Fantastic food! Fantastic value! Great service. Will definitely be back. Would recommend the pana cotto and cocktails!

Can’t think of a nicer way to end the year than dinner at Da Vinci’s with a nice glass of fizz to start. My husband loved his scallops & meatballs & I loved sharing his chips! Whilst I enjoyed my bruschetta starter, the star of...

Booked a Christmas Meal for a large party, the waitress was rude/abrupt from the beginning. The group had ordered mostly from the Christmas menu, when the food arrived the portions were quite small, so not really good value for money. Also as a large group...

We booked a table of 8 for our Christmas night out, and the service and the food was fantastic. I can't believe that "haters" are keep writing this lies I their profile. As a matter of fact, our group were sitting just next to a...

Oh my goodness! What an amazing meal! I had the whipped mushrooms followed by the cheese and pear stuffed pasta which was honestly one of the best flavoured dishes I have ever eaten in my life. We went there for my birthday diner and I’m...

Fabulous staff who will do anything to help. All food is fresh and the cooking time reflects that. Warm, friendly and amazing food, best in town. Be great to see draught beers!

Nine of us attended the night and no one found fault with anything. There were a lot of compliments around the table about the quality and taste of the food. Service was spot on and very efficient and friendly.

Had the sausage stuffed pork belly with roast potatoes. It was lukewarm, excessivelly fatty and tasteless. Had the tiramisu. It was a cup of tasteless cream… not even a hint of coffee or sponge

Worst meal in a long time, definitely not worth the money, quality of food shocking!! Very poor Christmas menu and restaurant was freezing.

This was a horrible experience from start to finish! The staff are rude! The service is terrible and the food was expensive, small tasteless portions. I do not like to leave bad reviews but this is needed! Very very disappointing. The pate was lovely

Went here on a Saturday after booking. We where shown to the table quickly but it was a while before our order was taken. When we got our food it was very good and would go again.

Very tasty food, good quality wine by the glass and friendly staff. I had the bruschetta, melanzane alla parmigiana and crema catalana - each dish was soo tasty!

We had the most wonderful evening at Da Vinci last night. The food and service were both incredible. The steak is the absolute best in Aberdeen, cooked to perfection. All team members are very friendly and the owner, Elena goes above and beyond to ensure...

Me and my boyfriend tried this nice italian restaurant on our road trip around Scotland. As Italians, we really enjoyed the authenticity of the regional recipies, mostly Tuscan. We also appriciated the relaxed atmosphere, also thanks to the kind and welcoming waitress. Prices were fair....

Service and attentiveness fine. Wine ok but limited choice. Arrancini starters (specials) totally bland. Awful and inedible. Caprece starters very good but no bread offered as a side, no olive oil / balsamic etc. No salt / pepper etc on table but not too worried...

Booked by my daughter and a delightful surprise. An unpretentious Italian restaurant serving meat and vegan fare. Most pleasant welcome. Varied menu to suit all tastes.

The food is average at best and bland at worst. We were seated without menus, had to chase to order drinks, to order food etc. You can try to discuss with the restaurant but as you can see from the feedback given to othe people...

We had a booking of 15 including 2 very energetic toddlers. The staff were very welcoming beforehand and allowed us to come in and set up balloons and decorations. The venue is very quaint and a lovely atmosphere. The food was excellent 👌 15 empty...

Dinner to celebrate my birthday. Very impressed with the choice of vegan meals - it was hard to choose! Decided on the vegetable Lasagne - would definitely recommend this! My family chose non vegan meals and were all equally impressed with their meals. Thoroughly enjoyed...

Tried to get in before and it was fully booked so we were pleased to get a table. Everything was good - the food, the service, the ambience etc. Will definitely come again next time we are in Aberdeen.

It was a long time before my return but I was not disappointed. From booking to the welcome at the door to the food and service, it was just as fab as I remembered. We shared starters then both had pasta. It was fresh, full...

Dinner to celebrate daughters birthday. Pleasantly impressed when we walked into the welcoming interior. The menu choice for our two vegans was by far the best we have experienced in any other restaurants. Selection was very difficult, but on the plus side. We will have...

Lovely restaurant with some very good food nice wine and superb cocktails…we will be back again…very friendly waitress with very good food choices…

The waitress were wooooowwww…. The chef even better, silky smooth. If you fagala just come here you will get best treatment.

Absolutely brilliant lunch yesterday, couldnt fault it start to finish. Not a single niggle to even mention! (And lets face it theres usually one!) To summarise • Great Value / Reasonably Priced • Central Location • Fresh, Quality Food • Authentic, nice decor & atmosphere...

End of December. 3 courses. Great portions. Great food all round. Good value. Everybody happy. Annoying doorbell only moot point!

Da Vinci Restaurant was a fab destination for a birthday treat. All home cooked food. Suitable for all of the party which included an extensive vegan menu offering. Staff were so friendly and chatty, but not over powering. The told us of their recent ‘highly...

Always superb. Visited with friends for a catch up. The Xmas menu was excellent. Staff are friendly and keen to help and the beer and wine selection is well suited to the food. Highly recommended.

Wonderful Italian restaurant We had a great dinner at Da Vinci, the dishes and desserts are so delicious 😋

A large group of us had a lovely Christmas lunch at Da Vinci’s. Food good, service efficient and friendly. I was able to try some new Italian dishes - yummy! Thanks for the delightful time.

Location and presentation wise, it is really a warm and cozy environment outside the chaotic main street, so that is a plus. Service wise - we had a young Italian lady that was handling the floor alone, hosting, running food and preparing the drinks! She...

My partner and I visited Da Vinci for an anniversary meal. The atmosphere was cosy, the wine was excellent, the food was all delicious and the service was fantastic.

Good food, actually really tasty, amazing service and very nice atmosphere. I enjoyed my Italian experiente.

Had a meal with my wife. The portions were small. Pasta with truffle oil was over powering. Bottle beer was orange flavour(was not told this when ordered). The whole meal was horrible. I think they are trying to be elegant but are failing. Gluten free...

Went for dinner to celebrate being on honeymoon. Called and was told there was gluten free options and bread. When we arrived, there was no social distance measures in place - I could have tickled the ear of the man at the next table!! The...

Found Da Vinci’s by chance the wife asked if we could bring our dog in the waitress asked the diners if they minded and they said of course what a lovely thing to do rather than just refuse well we got the menu what I...

Perfect Italian hosting in a small cozy restaurant. Home cooked Italian food, perfectly cooked and presented. Food makes you feel that you are in Italy....

I was there with my family. Small menu but varied and authentic. Food was 10/10. Wild boar ravioli was superb. So glad we picked there.

Really impressed. It's a lovely restaurant. The staff were all super nice and the service was spot on. They were engaging with the customers very well. There was a really nice atmosphere in the restaurant. The place was full of nice people enjoying their night....

I went to davinci with my family to celebrate my dad's promotion and it had some of the most excellent food I have ever tasted and the waitress, Elena, was very kind. Can't wait to visit again. Eve and Jack - Aged 9 and 7.

Da Vinci is superb in every way. Authentic Italian food, amazing drink selection and wonderful, attentive staff. The menu offers something for every taste and varies with the season and market. The dining room is light and airy, often busy and vibrant. I never feel...

Fantastic Restaurant with a great menu with a great Vegetarian and Vegan selection. We have been several times and the food is always great and the service to a high standard.

Hi my family and I visited Da Vinci in Aberdeen yesterday for an afternoon tea with 3 itison vouchers. The food that we received was of a relatively good standard however the customer service from the senior waitress was poor ! When we arrived the...

My partner and I had lunch in Da Vinci and were blown away by the quality of the dishes and the incredible care of the owner and chef Elena. Being vegetarian, it was an amazing surprise to find the extensive options of plant-based dishes, which...

Booked an ‘Italian’ afternoon tea via an Itison offer. Without a shadow of a doubt the best afternoon tea I’ve ever had. The selection was outstanding, fresh and beautifully prepared. Service was also first class.

Had a great dinner here. Food was excellent, service very friendly. Location central. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely (early) evening dinner at Da Vinci. First time and will definitely return! Really loved the restaurant, very authentic and cosy. Extensive menu choice. Food was delicious. Starters, in particular, very generous. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Good Covid-19 measures in place...

Love eating here, food great value and authentic Florentine food. Great atmosphere too despite the ongoing restrictions at the moment.

I love Italian food & have been to many Italian restaurants but this wee gem out shines them all. I was advised by an Italian the owners are from Tuscany & that it was the most authentic Italian in Aberdeen. I sincerely hope this lovely...

Booked a table at short notice and were lucky to get a table. Staff were very good and once we got used to the ordering system via the app all was fine. Food was very good though our first choice mains were not available (despite...

I visited this restaurant last week for lunch and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I have ever had in Aberdeen. I had been looking for a great Italian for a while since my favourite place had shut down. Now...

Delicious, authentic Italian food! I visited Da Vinci in a large group and each and every one of us was seriously impressed with the food. I ordered the carbonara (the first time I’ve ever had carbonara the proper Italian way) and couldn’t believe how delicious...

In Scotland, we are only starting to see restaurants opening for business, but not all by any means. Last night was our first visit for dinner to this restaurant. And it certainly won't be the last! The atmosphere is intimate, cosy and friendly. We were...

A great local resaurant with delicious and authentic Italian food. The owner also came over to see how the food was and told us about the restaurant too, nice touch to a lovely experience.

Went here as part of Aberdeen Restaurant Week and had been looking forward to it. When we arrived the dining room (which is lovely) was very quiet and we were happy to be settling down to a relaxing Sunday evening meal in nice surroundings. Sadly,...

We visited for the first time as part of the wine pairing deal. Not only were the Saraceni wines fantastic, they were perfectly paired with the delicious food in this wee gem of a restaurant by the lovely chef. The customer service was excellent, very...

Standard Italian restaurant. Portions are well sized. Visited as part of the Aberdeen restaurant week so deal was good. Customer service was good.

The meal was cold, no one cared, 4 of us very dissapointied in the food. Very overpriced for what we got. Been in Italy lots, never had a meal as bad as this. Sorry. 2 sausages and oven chips 16 pounds , really. Hate leaving...

We had a lovely meal here, everything was perfect from the presentation to the taste, we will definitely be back again and would recommend for sure

Everything started well then we received our meal I got the wrong order so it was taken away whilst my husband was left to sit and eat his meal on his own by the time mines came out he had finished but mine was not...

We enjoyed a lovely meal here. Nice venue and attentive service. Starter of cheeses, meats and bread was fab to share. Pasta with pear and cheese was delicious. Nice wines too.

My boyfriend and I visited last night and loved it. The service was really friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Cannot praise this place highly enough!

My husband and I came across this restaurant by walking past it. We went and reserved a table for two weeks later. It's beautiful decorated inside. The food and service was very good. We will certainly be back again.

Food terrible along with the service .... waited over an hour for main course & that was with only 1 other table occupied. It promotes a 20% off discount if you arrive before 1pm on a Sunday. As our table was booked for 12.30 we...

The food was delicious, with a great choice of options. The staff were attentive but didn't rush us at all. The chef even came out to check we had enjoyed our meal. There were 5 in our group and we all had something different. Everyone...

Our second visit did not disappoint. This time we went for cicchetti (a range of small dishes), all excellent. We enjoyed frittatina with truffle, the rocket salad with pear, walnut and gran padano, bruschette, fried courgette flowers, and brioche with mozarella and tomato. Our only...

This place is amazing! They have a separate vegan menu with masses of choice. They also do creamy dishes which as a vegan I really miss and which no other Italian does in Aberdeen. The owner is also the chef and she is super friendly....

Very disappointing Italian experience. Basically a disagreement with the female owner over the cost of our meal, which resulted in a heated argument, where the owner insisted we were wrong and which has subsequently been proven we were in fact correct. Be warned.