Davinci's Italian Restaurant in South Tyneside

The Best Italian restaurant in South Shields !

Sunday lunch disappointment for the price small portions not worth 13.95

Lovely food, fantastic service.

First time here, lovely food, great service - love the fact I can get half pizza and half pasta if you can't make up your mind. And too right, as it's impossible to choose as it's all too good. Lovely and attentive service too :)

Visiting my son. He suggested Da Vinci. What a gem. The food was excellent. The atmosphere super. The service wonderful. I will definitely be back and I suggest you visit this fabulous restaurant too.

Always have a lovely welcome and food always very good.

Great atmosphere, lovely smiling staff, top class service, comprehensive menu......

We came to this restaurant after the Great North Run with all our family (there was 11 of us in total including kids!) what a LOVELY restaurant this place is! The food was great, everyone ate everything. So accommodating for children and the whole family. The staff worked so hard and the service was amazing despite it being busy! We would definitely return here!

Fantastic service and gorgeous food

I've just been to DaVinci's tonight, 07/09/2024, and as before, the meal, service and atmosphere was spot on. Would definitely recommend.

Food was delicious but the burrito was a bit small for the price and the slither of cheese cake.

I dined here with my daughter, son in law and my granddaughter two weeks ago. It was a lovely place and felt welcomed as soon as we walked in. We ordered our starters which arrived in good time. All were delicious until the last mouthful of my dish ( garlic mushrooms ) I thought I had a bit of dried mixed herbs in my mouth, however it was a piece of a metal scouring pad. I was obviously very disappointed with this and mentioned it to the waiter who asked the chef what this could be. He returned and said it was something off the pan that he cooked the dish in. I said that it looked like a piece of metal from a scouring pad and he said it wasn't. Fortunately this was my dish and not my granddaughter's who is only 17 month old. I let it go as I didn't want to spoil the rest of the dinner. I ordered a pizza which was lovely, my daughter and son in law ordered pasta with chicken, my daughter found a bit of gristle in her chicken and pushed it aside but then started to inspect the rest of her meal. She found another piece of meat that still had the tendon in. She was put off the meal and subsequently did not eat anymore, as my son in law had ordered the same he didn't finish his meal either. I complained again about it and he asked the chef again what it could be. He returned saying that it was the only chicken they had and no alternative. He said he would take that meal off the bill. We went in for the specials which is around £12 each for a starter and main, we did order a child's meal which was a meal and ice cream, but we didn't even get the ice cream. When I got the bill they had took the main meal off but still charged for the starter of garlic mushrooms. I paid the bill £47.63 and left obviously not a happy customer. In hindsight I should've questioned the bill there and then but my granddaughter was getting grouchy by this time. My daughter had potato skins for her starter which I would imagine be one of the cheapest starters on the menu and I had the garlic mushrooms as mentioned with the piece of metal found in it. I shouldn't have had to pay for that at all. Also I should've taken a photo of the piece of metal and the meals but just didn't think about it at the time. I will have my wits about me if this happens again. Overall, the waiter and waitress that served us were lovely and very apologetic, also rushed off their feet in the end when it started to get busy. However, we will most definitely not be returning to this place anytime in the future and will be sure to tell friends and family of this experience.

Great food great staff. Lovely last minute evening meal out. Specials good quality for money. Lovely bottle of wine followed by good Irish coffee. Very enjoyable background music. Can’t wait for next time

Great food & atmosphere in friendly , cosy surroundings . We all picked from the happy hour menu and food was very tasty . Gave 4 rather than 5 as we had to ask for more sauce for 2 of our friends as their chicken came with not much alla crema sauce on it and it took a while before it was brought out to them . Would definitely recommend eating here apart from this as we’ve been here lots of times previously and not been disappointed .

Nice but small portion size. over £10 for burrito and it was very small wrap. probs about £3 worth of ingredients inside. small portions on pasta and over priced.

Hi quality food and best taste of Italian dishes. Nice and cosy place, staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it to everyone.

Fantastic family meal, would highly recommend

Awful cold food with a long wait! Ordered two pastas and drinks. Good job there can’t mess up a pint of coke! There’s many other Italians on ocean road so please choose a better restaurant and spend your money wisely! Complained about the food as we did not eat it. Manger was extremely arrogant and rude, we were made to pay but will obviously not be returning!

Amazing tasty food, the calzone’s are incredible !

decent scran was lush waiters had some sound crack

my favourite reastraunt, my favourite food from my favourite family. God bless the shabanis.

Lovely foods - ordered the Steak alla Crema, Chicken Carbonara pasta, Black pudding, all delicious - received a Feta salad box instead of the Caprese but still enjoyed it! Thank you! Little observation, if the cold items can be packaged separately from the hot dishes😁

Fantastic service and lovely food, highly recommend

Amazing food, the half and half pizza/pasta is my fav!!

Just came back from having the best amazing meal at Daviincis and I have too say a fantastic evening. From great customer service and 5 star food.

Booked a table online so we could celebrate my mums 70th birthday. Very happy we did, although on a Sunday and I did not realise they only served a roast. However, we were not disappointed with the food. The service and food was excellent and two of our party required gluten free, which was catered with no issue. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, lovely little place. Would definitely return and highly recommend.

Tonight’s meal was the best we’ve ate in ages from JE. Piping hot and really tasty! I had the vegetarian burrito and is was HUGE, every bite was really nice. The steak alla crema & rice was demolished and the chicken carbonara was equally delicious!!

Lovely food and brilliant staff. Would recommend!

Great team members, lovely atmosphere.

Fantastic family roast dinner. Accommodated intolerances, quick service and friendly staff.

Amazing place with great service, lovely atmosphere and great food , definitely would go here again ;)

In for a celebration for our Aunt's 90th Birthday. We've been in several times and always been impressed with both the service and the food. Every single member of staff came over to say Happy Birthday and our entire party were so well looked after all night. Food was every bit as good as it always is here and it's so reasonably priced. It's obvious why this is our Aunt's favourite place and it's fast become one of ours too. Suppose the only negative aspect of it is that we live so far away, but even that's probably good for my waist line. Thank you again, will see you next time. :-D

We had an amazing three course meal here, such welcoming staff, the quality of the food is amazing and we can't wait to eat here again!

Lovely Sunday lunch will recommend

Food was nice, hot and came early. We were missing a can of Pepsi and the delivery driver came back on his own accord to deliver it himself about 20 minutes later

The food was amazing, the staff were so polite and the overall atmosphere was lovely. I had the carbonara and it was beautiful, not too filling, the portion size was just perfect. We will definitely come back here again ❤️

Ordered Sunday lunch for delivery, always hit and tasty very good service and prompt delivery.Thanks

For our family dinner we wanted to throw a party. The owner and his family we're amazing. Great communication. Very accommodating. The food was lovely. It was a great atmosphere. Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.

First time here for a long time and food is still exceptional with great service also.

The food was excelent, rhe Service couldn't be better, very friendly ans fast Service

Fantastic meal and lovely friendly service! Would thoroughly recommend. Brilliant after Christmas meal with family made all the better by being here. Thank you to all!

Lovely visit today !! We had a family lunch - mix of dishes, all very nice, very friendly staff- overall very happy!😘

Had an amazing boxing day with fabulous food. All staff were very helpful, friendly. Can't thank them enough for wonderful afternoon. Hopefully won't be long before we are back. Happy New Year to you all xxxx

Gorgeous food. Fabulous wine and lovely friendly service. We have been here several times and we always have a great time. Would definitely recommend.

Went here for anniversary meal and was disappointed. Average food, expensive drink and very jaded surroundings. Staff were lovely though.

Had our Xmas party argos was amazing service and atmosphere food was lovely would recommend

Lovely food in a lovely environment. Would 100% recommend

Cannot fault this restaurant at all. First time ordering for my daughter's birthday whose favourite food is carbonara. Absolutely fantastic pasta dishes. Garlic bread with cheese tremendous and potato skins lovely. We all enjoyed it and it came 15/20 mins early and was piping hot. Will definitely be ordering again. thanks very much

All food is excellent. Never had a bad meal. Especially recommend the steak, fried haloumi and the chicken Kiev.

Excellent Sunday lunch very tasty and hot delivery fast and pleasant.will definitely recommend.Will be ordering again thanks 😊

Excellent service, good atmosphere , and overall it was a good meal for a Sunday dinner.

We love it here, I've been coming here for years with my family and have recently started coming with my boyfriend. Highly recommend

Great food , staff and atmosphere would recommend to anyone!

A pleasure to eat here! Fabulous food and friendly staff! Good prices Definitely recommend

Fabulous food, very friendly staff compliments to the chef his food is the best👌

Went for Sunday lunch and so pleased we did. Service was excellent and the food wonderful & ample. Will definitely go back!

It’s a very relaxing restaurant to visit. The service is great and food is delicious

Excellent night, food and service fabulous, definitely be back.

The food is nice at the atmosphere is amazing but one of the staf came up to my friend because there was a hair in her food so we asked for a new one because it put her off she said could it of been her hair it wasn’t and was really rood about it

But it fine because worth the wait

First time for my husband and myself lovely from starters to the main course not had pudding brought it home to eat later yummy definitely coming back to see yous best Sunday lunch thank you again.

***AVOID AT ALL COSTS*** The other week I and my partners came here for a date night. We had never been before, and enjoyed it very much. Staff were great. Food was delicious. Lastnight I decided I couldn’t stay away, and so I and my partner decided to have it again but, this time take out as it has been a long day for us. We ordered on just eat where the restaurant accepted the order. It stated 21:25 on our just eat yet when we arrived the shutters were down. We contacted the business and they basically agreed to taking our money, and leaving which with the cost of living and families to feed this is absolutely disgusting. They stated that they called us 3 times as order was called at 9:05 but we did not arrive. We have proof of no call and proof of our order stating 21:25 yet they cannot do anything. I really found a new beautiful restaurant here but, this has well and truly spoilt it. Will not be returning.

Lovely food great service and promotes cash payment when paying the bill deserves extra praise a+

Food was lovely as always thanks guys x

My first meal after the pandemic. I found this restaurant on google, it was a beautiful meal it was a warm and friendly welcome. I will definitely be back. Well done davinci’s

We had a lovely meal in here. Very traditional Italian food. The meal wasn’t rushed and the staff were friendly.

It’s been years since we were last in here so it was long overdue. The menu on their website is old so the prices are much more expensive now. However, the food is very good. The calzone was great. Tasty and enjoyable. The service was excellent.

For my daughter's 18th we wanted to throw a party for my family that all live in South Shields. From start to finish the owner (Payam) and his family we're amazing in helping setting up. Great communication. Very accommodating. The food was lovely. It was a great atmosphere. We'd definitely recommend it!

We went to Da Vincis on an impulse tonight. Although we have been many times before. We walked into a packed restaurant. Fortunately, the family who were celebrating a birthday are related to my wife. We were squeezed in. The staff were brilliant. They coped with a packed room. Everyone I spoke to agreed the food & service was excellent. Highly recommended.

We stopped in for glutten free pasta. They told us they had it. We ordered drinks. When the waitress came up said they didn't have it. The right thing to do is offer us the drinks for free but we had to pay before leaving. We were told the food was great here but the lack of communication between the wait staff and the front of the house was not good.

Had Sunday lunch with my siblings as we do every month but this one was extra special as our auntie from Australia came with us on her visit back to her north east roots. Thank you we had a great time x

Food was nice. Service was attentive but I think it was the manager and he was rude and put a bit of a damper on our experience

Went for Early Bird meal with friends. The entire meals were very poor. Lasagne portion absolutely tiny. Bolognaise sauce was watery. Was told by the waiter that the portion was small as it was early bird. Misleading advert as the meal was half the size. Asked to speak to the manager we were informed they were too busy to speak to us. We won’t go back !,

Awful food. Ordered Kiev got chicken and tomato. Delivered an hour early cos they wanted to close. I was still at work . Ignorant staff member hung up on me. If you like good food DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE ALL ROUND. CHARGED 2.50 TO DELIVER A QUARTER MILE. SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM JUST EAT

The whole of the ocean Road is full of restaurants and we decided on Da Vinci italian. It was a good choice. Lovely welcome, great traditional restaurant with a warm feel and welcome. The food and service was fantastic. would recommend as it was lovely italian food.

Schöne Einrichtung Essen ungewuerzt Surf and turf enttaueschung

Quite superb service & food quality. I dine in here too & there was no trade off in delivery service & food quality.

Spot on great food friendly staff highly recommended 👌 👍

1st class restaurant, food amazing, staff friendly

Service was good, but one of the soups was cold and one too hot. Carbonara wasn't great, but ok and I had asked for a starter pate as my main and when I was asked if I wanted a bigger portion I declined as starter portion is ample, but when it arrived I had a huge plate full of ready made pate corn toast platter with chutney on top. I sent it back but he insisted I have it. It was overfacing and I couldn't eat it. Don't think we'll be back

Great restaurant, excellent food and staff. Only down side, very cold, no heating on. Was also there in January and same problem.

Best espresso martini in town, really friendly staff and great food… would deffo recommend Davincis restaurant make it a special occasion.

We have a food allergy in the family and you went above and beyond to make sure we were accompanied amazing service and the food was fantastic thank you Emma 😊

food was basic not very tasty very bland amenities were dated and whole place was needing a update to decor staff were serving were good and helpful

Always order from here and I’ve never once had a complaint but tonight wasn’t overly good at all.. is there a new chef? If so please tell him/her they are covering the food with salt like you couldn’t taste anything else so disappointing cause like I say it’s normally so good from here.. the lasagna was a lot of sauce just really sloppy with a small bit of pasta and mince in the middle .. we did get cheesecake and that was still amazing… will order again tho see if it was just a one off 😀 also the driver is so canny and very polite

Good food in comfortable environment with good service

What a fantastic meal at Davinci's tonight. We thoroughly enjoyed both courses. The starter was enough to feed a group of 4 and the main course was simply mouthwatering! Brilliant chef and excellent customer service. Thank you so much. Our new favourite place.

Beautiful food, amazing atmosphere and great service. This place never disappoints. We had such a wonderful time tonight. Thanks to all at Davinci. A truly great experience.

DaVinci’s is our favourite Italians in this area, food never disappoints, good menu selection, reasonable prices. Staff are always so friendly, the two young waiters are very professional and mature, cozy surroundings and a traditional atmosphere.

The food here is amazing, I only popped in for a quick lunch and ended up enjoying 3 courses. Worth noting that this was the nicest halloumi I ever had

Second time here and I really enjoyed it! The staff and owner are very nice people and took good care of us. The food is lovely and in a warm environment. Will be back!

Family meal. We all enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly.

I used to love it here. But it's gone seriously downhill. The calimari was frozen, and everything else was microwaved. All the food was soft, tasteless, and just sad. The attitude from the kitchen was appalling, too. We sent food back, as the pasta was way overcooked and mushy, and the kitchen said it's supposed to be like that. I'm never returning, and I advise you don't waste your time with this place.

Amazing place, we absolutely love it. My favourite in South Shields. Owner is wonderful and his staff are very friendly too. We were invited back after a fantastic meal for a Sunday dinner today and I could not reccomend enough. Gorgeous home made Yorkshire puddings and plenty of turkey. Love their mid week offers and food, never had a bad experience. 10/10

Amazing place, we absolutely love it. My favourite in South Shields. Owner is wonderful and his staff are very friendly too. We were invited back after a fantastic meal for a Sunday dinner today and I could not reccomend enough. Gorgeous home made Yorkshire puddings and plenty of turkey. Love their mid week offers and food, never had a bad experience. 10/10

The menu is priced differently to the website, for example the web said £17 for a steak and when we sat down it was actually £25. Quite a bit of a difference which may be an unpleasant surprise for some people, especially if you’re on a budget. Saying that the food was lovely and the service was good.

The food was chewy n the pasta was watery the only nice thing was the drink

All food greasy and staff got most orders wrong do not recommend

My partner and myself visited from Perth Western Australia & after not being back to the UK for 6 yrs due to covid, this was without doubt the best meal and friendly service & the highlight of our trip so far. the owner was friendly...

Hands down best pizza chicken kebab and pasta me and my partner received was very quick was piping hot will most definitely be returning Delivery drivers was spot on aswell Best Italian food going defo recommended