Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Name: Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Address: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH15 1HJ
Telephone: 01202 667528
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

391 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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Welcome to Da Vinci’s, the best Italian restaurant on Poole Quay and only a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge. Established in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run business, specialising in fresh, local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style.

Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or a special meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer.

Our beautiful Italian restaurant in Poole has a cosy downstairs right on the Quay front and own upstairs dining room features seven windows overlooking the harbour.
We are family friendly (hey, we’re Italian!) have highchairs and can provide smaller portions of pasta for children.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

01202 667528

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00 Thu–Sun 10:00–23:00
Phone number
01202 667528
Website
http://www.da-vincis.co.uk/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ
Area
Poole
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Zuppa del Giorno£5.95
Soup of the day served with sourdough bread
Pane All Aglio e Burro£4.45
Toasted garlic sourdough bread
Pane All Aglio e Mozzarella£5.45
Toasted garlic sourdough bread with cheese
Chicken Paté£6.95
Chicken liver pate served with sourdough bread and soft nduja
Bruschetta Rustica Romana£6.95
Toasted sourdough bread topped with fresh tomatoes and Italian herbs
Funghi al Aglio e Pepperoncino*£8.95
Wild mushrooms cooked with garlic with fresh chilli served with sourdough bread
Arancini di Montalbano£8.95
Sicilian fried stuffed arborio riceballs with chorizo, peas and mozzarella
Gamberoni alle Arance£12.95
Large king prawns pan fried with fresh orange served with slice of sourdough bread
Camembert Fritto con Salsa di Mirtilli£8.95
Deep fried camembert with cranberry sauce
Frittura di Calamari£8.95
Deep fried Calamari served with tartare sauce
Caprese di Mozzarella di Buffalo^£8.95
Buffalo mozzarella with ripe tomatoes and homemade pesto
Funghi Ripieno al Dolcelatte£8.95
Forest mushrooms stuffed with dolcelatte cheese and rolled in breadcrumbs deep fried and served with honey and marie rose sauce
Parma Ham e Mozzarella£9.10
Slices of parma ham served with buffalo mozzarella

Pasta Tradizionale

Paccheri Napoli£10.95
Paccheri with fresh homemade Napolitana sauce and basil
Paccheri alla Amatriciana**£13.95
Paccheri pasta served with smoked bacon, chilli, tomato
Spaghetti al Ragù Bolognese£13.95
Spaghetti with homemade bolognese made with our secret recipe
Spaghetti alla Carbonara£13.95
Spaghetti with bacon, cream, egg parmesan
Farfalle da Vincis£14.95
Farfalle pasta cooked with homemade Bolognese sauce, mushrooms, touch of cream and rosemary
Lasagna al Forno£14.95
Homemade traditional lasagne
Gnocchi alla Crotone**£14.95
Homemade gnocchi cooked with a touch of mascarpone, nduja, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baked in the oven
Gnocchi ai 4 Formaggi e Spinaci£14.95
Homemade gnocchi cooked with 4 different cheeses, spinach, and cream sauce
Farfalle al Salmone Affumicato£14.95
Farfalle pasta with delicious smoked salmon, onion and rose wine sauce
Spaghetti Papa£14.95
Spaghetti pasta with papa's homemade traditional meatballs
Paccheri Crazy Alfredo^£17.50
This is not for the faint hearted – chicken, chorizo, bacon, cream, parmesan, chilli, nduja and pesto
Tortellini Sofia Loren£18.50
Homemade tortellini cooked with parma ham, cream and sage
Linguine Frutti di Mare£18.95
Special homemade tomato sauce recipe, fresh local seafood, white wine served in a parcel
Farfalle al Sugo di Carne£18.95
Farfalle pasta served with red wine sauce, onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon & strips of fillet steak
Linguini alla Tarantina** ^£19.95
Linguini with pesto, monkfish, king prawns, garlic and chilli
Risotto del Giorno£18.95
Risotto of the day please ask your server

Pizza

Sourdough base, made from Mama's special recipe! Rustic & extra light. Gluten-free base available on request +£2

Pizza Principessa Margherita£11.50
Sourdough base with tomato sauce and fiordilatte mozzarella
Pizza Monnalisa£13.50
Sourdough base with tomato sauce and fiordilatte mozzarella, ham and mushroom
Pizza American Hot**£13.95
Sourdough base with tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, Italian sausage and chilli
Calzone Ripieno£15.50
Sourdough folded pizza with bolognese Ragù, sausage and mozzarella
Pizza 4 Stagioni£15.95
Sourdough base with artichokes, olives, asparagus, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & mozzarella. (Vegan on Request)
Pizza Calabrese**£16.50
Sourdough spicy pizza with lots of chilli, spianata sausage, nduja, olives, garlic & bacon
Pizza alla Poole£16.50
Sourdough base with tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked bacon, Italian sausage, egg
Pizza Maialina£16.95
Sourdough base with tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, Italian sausage, chicken, meatballs and bacon

Carni (Mains)

Pollo All Aglio£18.95
Supreme of chicken cooked with garlic, cream and mushroom sauce. Served with sautéed potatoes or chips
Pollo Calabrese**£18.95
Supreme of chicken with tomato sauce, fresh chilli, olives, schiacciata siciliana sausage, soft nduja sausages, garlic and finished with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil. Served with sautéed potatoes or chips
Veal Saltimbocca£20.95
Slices of veal topped with Parma ham, sage, butter and white wine sauce. Served with sautéed potatoes or chips
Veal Milanese with Pasta£20.95
Slices of veal rolled in breadcrumbs and fried in olive oil served with spaghetti Napoli
Veal ai Formaggi£20.95
Slices of veal cooked with a selection of cheeses, cream & white wine
Beef Stroganoff£23.50
Strips of prime fillet steak cooked in Italian brandy and a cream & mushroom sauce served with rice
Filetto alla Griglia£25.95
Prime fillet steak grilled to your liking. Served with sautéed potatoes or chips. Sauce: Peppercorn, Mushroom dolcelatte, Waryat**

Contoni (Sides)

Verdura Mista£3.50
Mixed vegetables
Insalata£3.95
Mixed leaf salad with house dressing
Patatine Fritte£3.95
Triple fried chips with olive oil
Pomodoro e Cipolla£4.20
Ripe sliced tomatoes served with red onions, fresh basil & olive oil dressing
Tobacco Onions£3.95
Fried onions with paprika

Menu Bambino (Kids)

£8.95. Garlic bread to start

Pizza Margherita
Pizza Pepperoni
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Napoli
Chicken Goujons with Fries

Specials

Starters

Tagliere di Salumi
British charcuterie board piled high with artisanal meats from local company The Real Cure, served with our popular dough balls. Ask your server to recommend a wine to accompany
- For One£12.95
- To Share£25.00
Scallops Parmentier£12.95
Seared scallops cooked with cream, onions & parmesan cheese, baked in the oven and finished with nduja mash
Fishcake del Giorno£10.95
Homemade fishcake made with fresh fish of the day served with tartare sauce

Mains

Lemon Sole al Forno£26.95
Whole lemon sole cooked in lemon sauce served with sautéed potatoes or chips
Linguine Scallops & King Prawns£25.95
Our signature dish! Linguine pasta served with a touch of extra virgin oil and white wine, anchovies, chilli and samphire, served with large prawns and scallops gratin
Spigola al Forno£25.95
Whole Sea Bass cooked in the oven served with sautéed potatoes or chips

What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Dorset
Child Friendly
Dorset
Outdoor Eating
Dorset
Scenic View
Dorset
Special Occasions
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KC
KayCherry
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, great service & lovely location. Highly recommend
E
Essjay
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food service and experience, will definitely return!
MW
MargaretW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, staff were great. A proper Italian family atmosphere, a wonderful time was had by all and we will be back!!
D
David
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and attentive service Delicious and well presented food - good spiciness and originality eg the presentation of the tiramisu. Wonderful summer ambience on the edge of the Quay. Our guest, an Italian foodie, was genuinely delighted with everything. Thank you so much.
SH
SophieH
Surrey
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Portions small, Highly priced for what you get!!! Won’t be returning
LC
LynneC
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We tried the Linguine Crazy Alfredo for the first time. Absolutely delicious! 😋 We shall be returning on a regular basis now as we're so pleased with this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Situated in a lovely spot in Poole quay! Food was very good, totally recommend the sea bass !! Lovely staff and one particular waiter was very good (blonde hair) .. although I can’t fault any of the staff and service. We were very happy and will be visiting again. We come from Cheltenham.
DH
DeniseH
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
This is the second time we have eaten at Da Vinci's in the last 2 months and it has become our new 'favourite'. Both times it has been to take my elderly mother out for a meal. The service is friendly and attentive and the food is delicious we will be eating there again soon!
SN
SteveNic
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service and fantastic food … will come again!
MC
MarieC
Dorset
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Tasty food, found it was a bit rushed when we went and there were free tables so not overly busy. Shame really, when you're spending £120 on food for 2 adults & 2 kids you want it to be at leisure!
B
Bayleynj
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really great meal on the quayside. Delicious pasta and the pizzas looked great too. Authentic and home cooked Italian food. Staff were great too. Attentive, friendly and really enjoyable service. Will go back when we get the chance.
ST
SarahT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food - really nice atmosphere and service - it was busy but there were enough staff to go around
BA
BronwynA
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the venue was eclectic. Reasonably priced.
L
Lins
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic family run Italian restaurant - friendly staff and wonderful food. The surf and Turf is delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing food but on the expensive side. I guess you get what you pay for
B
Brendanbs
East Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Well recommended Italian. Good menu choices,good service and great quayside location for outside dining. Ambient music was a little loud. Pizzas were good, but a little oily. We've had better. I would try other things if we went back another time. Menu is fairly pricey for a Poole restaurant. Would probably be good for a boozy celebration .
HO
HannahO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Very expensive, food portion very small for the money. Food not great
T
Twiggy
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Homemade tiramisu was outstanding. Tiger prawns and fresh tuna were amazing. View across harbour not great but that was our only negative point. Service was good.
MN
MarkN
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always and very busy which creates a lovely atmosphere.
JA
JAdeGH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous food, efficient and friendly staff, great drinks menu, beautiful setting. Our party sat on the outside seating from 630-midnight. Fabulous atmosphere. Perfect place for a sunny evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere, great friendly service. Food exceptional
PW
PeterW
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant everything you want for a great occasion
c
carolineh
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Da Vinci s food was good quality and great service as usual. Thanks
CR
CarolineR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a birthday meal for my husband the three guys who served us were friendly also they all sang happy birthday to my husband which was a surprise to me🤩 the evening was a great success definitely use open table again as well definitely go back to this restaurant
CY
ClaireY
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Amazing service! Really lovely atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!
FO
FOODg63
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Very expensive. Busy service. Lots of staff. Didn't feel very italian
DH
DavidH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, easy parking very near. Restaurant is very nice good welcome. Good atmosphere. Great food and good choice. An enjoyable meal thankyou
MB
MatthewB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, very friendly staff, all four of us had great meals. It was busy but that didn’t delay the food. They also did a Lovely Merlot, we will return if in the area again
AH
AlysonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and we look forward to eating there again soon.
AG
AndreG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food, service and staff inc the owner was fabulous
S
Susie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , friendly and helpful staff. GF food was no problem at all. GF pasta cooked separately so no cross contamination and the GF pizza was the best one I’ve eaten in 15 years.
SP
StephenP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were so fortunate to enjoy great weather allowing a wonderful alfresco dining experience at Poole Quay. The food, service and staff were so good.
IJ
IJHE
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely family meal, staff were attentive food was delicious.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you for your lovely review
MC
MattC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely quayside restaurant serving excellent Italian fare. The desserts in particular were out of this world. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a lovely ambience.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Great review thank you so much!
ST
StephenT
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We celebrated our anniversary. Great location, service and food . Very friendly atmosphere as well. Thank you, we'll be coming back.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022We are so pleased to read this - thank you for letting us know
SH
SamH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant food and wonderful staff
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you!
SP
SarahP
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and delicious food. Glad we booked as was very busy!
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you for choosing to dine with us
JW
JaneW
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious authentic Italian food. Service was fantastic! So glad we drove out tonight ti find this little gem! Best food all week! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you for your lovely review
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A delight evening of good food and warm table service. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you for choosing us and we are glad you enjoyed our restaurant
DA
DarrochAllen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely charming Italian restaurant on Poole quay with alfresco dining, the menu has some different dishes to offer compared to the usual Italian restaurants, the food was excellent, some great memorabilia hanging on the walls and around the restaurant, a little more pricy than the usual but worth it,you pay for what you get,would highly recommend to anyone dining in the area.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaResponded on 15 June 2022Thank you for your very honest review. We appreciate your comments and glad that we did not disappoint you.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01202 667528.

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is rated 4.4 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

01202 667528

Other options

Google Map for Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ

Additional information

Area
Poole
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00 Thu–Sun 10:00–23:00
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.da-vincis.co.uk/
Phone number
01202 667528

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

Antipasti (Starters)

Zuppa del Giorno£5.95

Pane All Aglio e Burro£4.45

Pane All Aglio e Mozzarella£5.45

Chicken Paté£6.95

Bruschetta Rustica Romana£6.95

Funghi al Aglio e Pepperoncino*£8.95

Arancini di Montalbano£8.95

Gamberoni alle Arance£12.95

Camembert Fritto con Salsa di Mirtilli£8.95

Frittura di Calamari£8.95

Caprese di Mozzarella di Buffalo^£8.95

Funghi Ripieno al Dolcelatte£8.95

Parma Ham e Mozzarella£9.10

Pasta Tradizionale

Paccheri Napoli£10.95

Paccheri alla Amatriciana**£13.95

Spaghetti al Ragù Bolognese£13.95

Spaghetti alla Carbonara£13.95

Farfalle da Vincis£14.95

Lasagna al Forno£14.95

Gnocchi alla Crotone**£14.95

Gnocchi ai 4 Formaggi e Spinaci£14.95

Farfalle al Salmone Affumicato£14.95

Spaghetti Papa£14.95

Paccheri Crazy Alfredo^£17.50

Tortellini Sofia Loren£18.50

Linguine Frutti di Mare£18.95

Farfalle al Sugo di Carne£18.95

Linguini alla Tarantina** ^£19.95

Risotto del Giorno£18.95

Pizza

Pizza Principessa Margherita£11.50

Pizza Monnalisa£13.50

Pizza American Hot**£13.95

Calzone Ripieno£15.50

Pizza 4 Stagioni£15.95

Pizza Calabrese**£16.50

Pizza alla Poole£16.50

Pizza Maialina£16.95

Carni (Mains)

Pollo All Aglio£18.95

Pollo Calabrese**£18.95

Veal Saltimbocca£20.95

Veal Milanese with Pasta£20.95

Veal ai Formaggi£20.95

Beef Stroganoff£23.50

Filetto alla Griglia£25.95

Contoni (Sides)

Verdura Mista£3.50

Insalata£3.95

Patatine Fritte£3.95

Pomodoro e Cipolla£4.20

Tobacco Onions£3.95

Menu Bambino (Kids)

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Pepperoni

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Napoli

Chicken Goujons with Fries

Specials

Starters

Tagliere di Salumi

Scallops Parmentier£12.95

Fishcake del Giorno£10.95

Mains

Lemon Sole al Forno£26.95

Linguine Scallops & King Prawns£25.95

Spigola al Forno£25.95

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