Da Vinci Bistro — Restaurant in Sudbury

Dinner started off well with a nice glass of Cab and arancini as an appetizer. We ate out on the patio which was lovely except for a couple of pesky flies. A pleasant gentleman, Gilberto, who was not our waiter, brought out the salmon dish for my husband and a dish that I did not order, beef tenderloin. I informed him that I ordered the bolognese. He and I looked at a print out with the incorrect tenderloin for our table. The woman behind me said she ordered the tenderloin. He took both dishes away to the kitchen. We were seated on the patio outside the doors to the main dining room and kitchen. There was a lot of confusion going on about what happened with the mix up. Food was coming out and going back in. The couple behind us had to reorder his risotto. After sometime, my husband's salmon and my bolognese were delivered along with the tenderloin to the other table. The lady behind us even asked if this was the tenderloin that has come out of the kitchen three times. Her husband was informed that the risotto would be along soon and his meal and a dessert would be complimentary. My bolognese came out so piping hot that after one bite and a quick swig of wine to cool things down, I waited to take another bite. The chef came out to check on us, which was so nice, but I hadn't had a chance to try it again because it was so hot. Unfortunately after he left and it cooled down, the pasta was so undercooked. I enjoy al dente pasta, but my rigatoni was probably rushed to get it out while the salmon dish was kept warm. Our waiter probably thought everything was ok since the chef came out, plus I think he was embarrassed about the mix up, but he didn't address my full dish which was off to the side of the table. Gilberto inquired if something was wrong. I informed him that the pasta was undercooked. My husband was finished with his meal at this point. The waiter came over and said, "I'm sorry". I believe he was sincere, but it was all he said. He went across the restaurant and watched us as we were leaving. We let the manager know about the meal on the way out. He also apologized and said he would have a new bolognese made for us. It was such a nice gesture and he was so kind about it, but the thought of having something like that again and it being so late was not appealing at all. I should have asked for a different dish or maybe even a $25 gift card, which would have been less than the bolognese to come back again, but did not think of it in the moment. I will say that Gilberto and the manager left a good impression. They were not responsible for the mistake with the order and the undercooked food. I would have rated lower, but believe this was an unusual situation and the staff here really seem to care about positive dining...

I rarely write reviews nor feel a need to commemorate such a breathtaking restaurant experience until now. Da Vinci Bistro is what I would call a hidden gem. There's a running joke in my family about how we have yet to find a "10" that checks all the boxes when it comes to food, taste, experience, ambience, etc. pertaining to a restaurant experience. Look no further, after our very first visit to Da Vinici Bistro (first of many to come) - it is the first restaurant that I can finally call a "10" (10/10 experience) I have ever had! The food, ambience, house staff, etc. were absolutely SPECTACULAR and outwardly ASTONISHING!!! Words simply do not do it justice. From the moment we walked in, it became blatantly clear that there was a plethora of detail, thought, and passion put into every ounce of the place from it's gourmet food all the way to the eye-catching artwork on the walls. We started with the most decadent arancini appetizer which included a unique twist of being served on an elegant wooden cutting board with prosciutto and arugula complimenting what tasted like a homemade tomato sauce. This seemed to establish the foundation of modern-spins on eloquent, custom dishes with each meal after the next only peaking in fortitude and taste. For the entree we had the Vitello Saltimbocca and custom tortellini which embodied a unique spin that included shrimp, capers, and an orange zest sauce. Finally, the cherry on top and by far the best thing I may have ever tasted in my life was the fresh-out-of-the-oven homemade strawberry-blueberry cobbler that was worth every second of the 20 minute bake time it required for the made-to-order status. All in all from the ambience including unique lighting + a modern, yet cozy seating and feel; an outstanding waitress who was so kind and possibly the most attentive, hard-working waitress I've ever met; to every bite of spectacular food that painted a beautiful portrayal showcasing utter love, passion, care and exquisite attention to detail + flavor profile with every item that was thoughtfully curated by a very talented chef + cook team. I 200% recommend this hidden gem to any and all and we most definitely will return for many meals to...

Impressed that they turned a Friendly's into an Italian Bistro! Decor and environment very nice. Waiter was very very friendly, joked with us, a super guy. Food was pretty much sub-average. Not bad for a little in town place out in the sticks, but for $200+ for a quick dinner for my wife and I, and our two kids, it was pretty disappointing. I had the seafood risotto - which was watery, not creamy. Mussels were cold, shrimp was extremely bland (almost as if it was steamed with no salt or flavor). Small portion. My wife had the stuffed chicken breast, chicken was so dry it needed to be chased with water to get down. Daughter had the fra diavlo, which was actually pretty good. Son had chicken parm, which was a good portion, but very bland and hardly any sauce. We did not get any appetizers. I had 2 beers, wife had a single glass of wine. Dessert was pretty good, tiramasu was non-traditional but OK, sorbett was like cheap italian ice (but decent) and I had canollis, which were good. I ordered an espresso, but it never came. Wife had a coffee, but had to drink black as the waiter never came back with cream/sugar. All in all, I would have been satisfied if it was an $80-100 meal, but with tax/tip (all in) cost us $210 for our dinner (no apps), 3 drinks and 3 dessert plates. Nice little place but extremely pricey for average/below average food. Likely...