Domani Star — Restaurant in Doylestown

This place has been in doylestown for what feels like forever. They must be doing something right, but it was lost on me during my visit.

For starters, never greet your guests with, “we will need your table in an hour and 15 mins.” This is something you address over the phone when your guest makes the reservation. They can then decide whether this is enough time and whether they want to dine in your establishment. This is extremely unprofessional and a huge turn off to hear before you even sit down. Might as well give everyone a number like they’re in the deli line. The man who took the reservation and who subsequently told us they would need the table once we arrived, was overall very rude.

The service in general was cold, curt and unaccommodating. They do the bare minimum and don’t make you feel at home or welcomed. A place that makes you feel like they’re doing you a favor by seating you. Seems like you need to be a regular and consume this bland food on a weekly basis in order to get friendly service.

The food struck a similar tone; bland, boring, and nothing at all that I would go out of my way to recommend or that I’ll crave in the future. I will say that the fish was fresh, hence the two stars, but it lacked all flavor. I also had a salad that was good, but nothing special.

The tiramisu tasted like it was soaked in water rather than espresso. No flavor.

Atmosphere is noisy and cramped. Dated decor. Crayons on the table for drawing on the paper table covers, which is fun for a diner but just an odd vibe for what seems like fine dining.

We...

Quite good. Looking forward to trying again. Small BYOB restaurant in the borough of Doylestown. Reservations by phone only; closed Tuesdays. Seating can be tight. Dining room can get noisy. Bread is fresh, but not chewy or flavorful; soft crust. Served with good quality flavorful olive oil. Service was attentive and professional.

Appetizer: Eggplant stuffed with ricotta. Very yum. Tomato sauce was sweet and flavorful. Salad: Mixed green salad with ricotta, pineapple, strawberries, shaved roasted almonds. Thoughtfully brought out in two portions, since we were sharing. Very good.

Main courses were both good: Black bass special, with cherry tomatoes and basil, served with mashed potatoes. This was not a brilliant combination of flavors, rather each ingredient was separately wholesome and tasty. Linguine with shrimp, scallops, and red peppers, with a white wine sauce: All the flavors combined very well and formed a wonderful sauce for the linguine. Scallops had a bit of sand. Shrimp was served with tail and last shell segment attached. This is just annoying for anything other than fried shrimp or shrimp cocktail. (Am I the only one who feels this way…?)

Deserts were the best I’ve had at any local Italian restaurant recently – Tuscan bread pudding, and a rich chocolate cake with fruit and homemade...

If you're a local you know about the Star. If you're not from around Doylestown and are looking for a quality meal at a reasonable price the Domani Star is the place! The restaurant is small, only a handful of tables in the main section. There is the other side of the building that has more seating and is good for larger parties. There is plenty of street parking but be aware on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening parking is at a premium. Worst case you'll have to walk a few blocks. Be prepared, because the space is smaller when the place is busy it will be loud. The Star is a BYOB which I love. The menu isn't extensive but there are enough items to cover even the most discerning people. The staff are always friendly and weather dependent you can sit outside. On a warm evening town is bustling with people to watch. The food is Italian with a flair and has kept us coming back for 20 years plus! If you're around on a Sunday their...