Popular Chicago Restaurant Makes Southern California Debut

  • August 17, 2011
Popular Chicago Restaurant Makes Southern California Debut
Located at 1655 India Street, Davanti Enoteca offers the same incredible dining experience as its Windy City counterpart but inspired by its San Diego surroundings.

On Friday August 12th, San Diego diners were introduced to Harris' inventive approach to shareable Italian small plates that has garnered acclaim throughout Chicago. As promised, people were pleased with the plentiful dishes as well as the exquisite, moderately-priced wine list, but no one was more pleased about the successful opening then Harris himself. "We opened the doors Friday night to test things out and ended up with a full house,” he said. “We're blown away by the warm welcoming and hope that San Diegans will embrace our fresh approach to familiar food accompanied by outstanding service."

When it comes to Davanti's décor, hardwood floors and exposed brick walls flanked with large open windows create help create rustic yet contemporary ambiance. A generous outdoor patio and authentic Italian décor allow diners to experience a piece of Italy without ever leaving San Diego.

A chef-driven menu filled with an assortment of antipasti, salads, crispy thin crust pizzas, pastas, risottos, seafood and more showcase authentic Italian flavors served in exciting and unexpected ways. Decadent desserts like the Salted Caramel Panna Cotta served with saba, honey roasted peanuts, a strawberry balsamic and whipped cream, are the perfect way to end an already memorable meal.

An impressive wine list of domestic and international wines compliment the flavorful dishes on Davanti's menu. Not in the mood for vino? Try one of the restaurant's enticing cocktails like the Garden Delight – a refreshing combination of Hendricks gin, fennel fonds, lime and soda.

Opened in August 2011, Davanti Enoteca San Diego is part of the Francesca's Family of Restaurants of restaurateur Scott Harris. Located in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, Davanti Enoteca offers shareable plates of rustic Italian cuisine from pastas, pizzas, entrees in addition to small plates items such as vasi (mini mason jars with Tuscan toast), antipasti, salads and tableside board presentations. Exposed brick and refurbished farm wood offer the perfect décor elements for the ambiance of a countryside cottage in Italy. An extensive value-priced wine selection is available for retail and restaurant guests with only an additional $7 corkage fee for guests. For more information, please become a friend of Davanti Enoteca San Diego on Facebook. Information can also be found at www.davantichicago.com.