Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Boston Institution Since 1985

In 1985, Steve DiFillippo purchased a small family restaurant called Davio's in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Over the decades that followed, he transformed it into one of the city's most recognized dining destinations, built on a philosophy he has distilled into four words: It's All About the Guest. That guest-first ethos — reinforced by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — runs through every aspect of the experience, from the depth of the wine list to the consistency of service that keeps regulars coming back.

Northern Italian Craft Meets the Steakhouse Table

Davio's occupies a distinct niche: a Northern Italian steakhouse where the kitchen draws on simple, regional Italian tradition without abandoning the serious cuts and bold flavors that define a great American steakhouse. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and considered — the kind of Italian cooking that doesn't need elaborate explanation, paired with the confidence of a room that has been doing this for a long time.

Guest reviews speak to the consistency: "The food and service is second to none," writes one regular. "We had the best dining experience in a long time — the service was superb, the food was scrumptious," notes another. That kind of repeat loyalty is not accidental.

Private Dining and Everyday Occasions

The Arlington Street location is well suited to more than a weeknight dinner. Private dining rooms accommodate sit-down dinners, business presentations, and standing receptions, making it a practical choice for corporate events and celebrations alike. Outdoor seating, takeaway, and a full catering offering round out the options for guests who want Davio's on their own terms.

For those who want to bring a piece of it home, the restaurant also offers its own sausages, curated at-home boxes, and DiFillippo's book — small extensions of an Italian dining philosophy that has proven durable across nearly four decades.