Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Italian Tradition Meets the Steakhouse

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse has built its reputation on a straightforward promise: it's all about the guest. That philosophy traces back to 1985, when owner Steve DiFillippo acquired a family restaurant called Davio's in Boston's Back Bay and steadily transformed it into a regional destination. Today the brand spans eight locations from Boston to Virginia, with the Braintree outpost carrying the same standards that have made the name synonymous with refined Italian steakhouse dining across the Northeast.

The Vision Behind the Kitchen

Steve DiFillippo's guiding principle is simple, regional Italian food — nothing overwrought, nothing extraneous. That commitment to restraint is what gives Davio's its staying power. Guests return not for spectacle but for consistency: food and service that, as one loyal diner put it, is "second to none as always." Another described it plainly as defining "the fine dining experience." The Italian steakhouse format — where housemade pastas and Northern Italian preparations share the menu with prime cuts — gives the kitchen range without losing focus.

A Wine List Worth Noting

The Braintree location earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2024, a recognition that reflects genuine curation rather than mere volume. For a restaurant that pairs Italian cuisine with serious steakhouse fare, a well-considered wine program is essential, and the Award of Excellence signals that the cellar rises to meet the food.

Beyond the Dining Room

Davio's is equally at home hosting a private dinner party as it is serving a weekday lunch. Private dining rooms accommodate sit-down dinners, corporate meetings, and standing receptions, making the Braintree location a practical choice for events that demand both good food and a polished setting. Takeaway and online ordering extend the Italian steakhouse experience beyond the restaurant walls, and a curated shop — offering Davio's sausages, at-home meal boxes, and DiFillippo's book It's All About the Guest — speaks to how deeply the brand believes in bringing its hospitality home with you.