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Reviews - Cantina di David

Oudegracht aan de Werf 88, 3511 AV, Utrecht
ItalianAverage price €39
9.0
(2,689 reviews)

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9
of 10

Excellent
2689 reviews
Ambience
9.0
Food
9.1
Service
8.9
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  • Larry S.1 review

    October 17, 2024

    10/10

    The atmosphere and the food were fantastic! The staff made the evening very enjoyable. A unique restaurant worth going back again and again!

  • Kitty Xiong X.

    Kitty Xiong X.11 reviews

    November 4, 2024

    10/10
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    Nice place and friendly service

  • Viktoria G.

    Viktoria G.11 reviews

    October 30, 2024

    10/10

    Really cozy inside, the food was prepared really fast

  • Jill M.

    Jill M.5 reviews

    October 13, 2024

    7/10

    Food was very nice. Our waiter however did not know anything about the wine or food that was served.

  • Katherine M.4 reviews

    October 10, 2024

    10/10

    The food and service were excellent. The staff made us and our dog feel welcomed.

  • Edo O.5 reviews

    October 4, 2024

    7.5/10

    Good not great

  • Amy B.1 review

    September 29, 2024

    10/10

    Very Nice staff! good food and lovely wines

  • Mairtin M.1 review

    September 14, 2024

    10/10

    Our family had an amazing dinner. Excellent service with great food and very friendly staff. David, not the owner, was gracious host.

  • Philine R.2 reviews

    September 2, 2024

    9.5/10
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    Lovely diner on the terrace with a great ambiance. It was really busy so the waiting time was a bit longer, but no problem at all! The food was excellent. Sadly no choice of desserts for pregnant women (all with alcohol or raw eggs).

  • Lou T.2 reviews

    August 30, 2024

    10/10

    Beautiful food and a good recommendation for pairing wine. Stunning location and warm, friendly service. Great advice for gf dining too.

  • Wessel v.2 reviews

    August 28, 2024

    2/10

    After being ignored for five minutes with a reservation, we waited 10 minutes to be seated, only for us to stand in a crammed area, waiting for our waiter to clean the table. After the table was “cleaned”, we were surrounded by flies, dead plants and a moldy umbrella. After waiting for 35 minutes more to order drinks and no attempt from the waiters to look in our direction, we decided to leave. What makes it even worse is; I mentioned this was for a birthday and were asked to accommodate for this. Horrible experience overall.

  • Catherine B.2 reviews

    August 26, 2024

    10/10

    Amazing food, amazing location in beautiful Utrecht and of course amazing Italian vibe! 🇮🇹

  • Sofie J.

    Sofie J.1 review

    August 14, 2024

    10/10
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    The ambiance at La Cantina di David is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re here for a casual lunch or a special celebration, the warm and inviting setting makes every meal feel special. It’s a place where you can relax and truly enjoy your food.

  • SANDRA L.7 reviews

    August 13, 2024

    6.5/10
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    Absolutely not coming back. I ordered wine pairing and was particularly delighted by the last bottle. When I politely asked for the name of the wine maker, the server replied condescendingly, "Oh, it is Valpolicella Ripasso." I explained that I knew the type of wine and was asking for the wine maker's name. She just repeated "Valpolicella Ripasso" and shrugged. After a third attempt to clarify my question, she repeated the same response and walked away. It felt dismissive, either due to a language barrier or because I’m Asian. To make matters worse, when my husband and I left the restaurant, we overheard the staff whispering "Valpolicella Ripasso" behind our backs, as if mocking us. Totally unacceptable.

  • Cor v.

    Cor v.72 reviews

    July 30, 2024

    7.5/10

    Great food, decent staff, but they should really address the issue with all the flies on the terrace.

  • Iryna S.74 reviews

    August 3, 2024

    10/10
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    Beautiful place, good service and delicious food.

  • Tina D.32 reviews

    July 23, 2024

    10/10

    The best restaurant in Utrecht, real Italian restaurant with a high level of service and high quality food.. Highly reccomended.

  • S. T.1 review

    July 7, 2024

    10/10
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    Good service and food! Also they have nice wines paired. For me it was worth what they asked for.

  • Ralf V. B.16 reviews

    July 12, 2024

    6.5/10

    The service was almost ignorant and unfriendly. The quality of the food was average. Unfortunately, our expectations of a restaurant that calls itself fine dining were not met. The ambience is commendable.

  • ALBA C.1 review

    July 4, 2024

    8/10

    It was a very nice, cozy dinner

  • Emile C.60 reviews

    July 5, 2024

    5.5/10

    Food okayish, but need to wait long. Too expensive for what you get

  • Hendrik Z.27 reviews

    June 7, 2024

    7.5/10

    Nice food as always. But bummer was that one of our wine glasses was chipped and when we mentioned that the waitress poured the wine from the chipped glass to an unchipped glass in front of our eyes.. :-/ what if there was broken glass swimming in the wine?

  • Denys G.2 reviews

    June 8, 2024

    10/10

    Everything was amazing: atmosphere, meal and service.

  • Yente D.5 reviews

    May 19, 2024

    10/10

    Perfect!

  • Marti M.44 reviews

    May 13, 2024

    10/10
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    So cute and very authentic with the staff being Italian and the food being some of the best Italian I’ve had in the Netherlands and the US! Highly recommend to sit outside it’s very peaceful and cozy for a date or family or friends dinner party! Sits on the water!

  • Cristiane M.2 reviews

    May 10, 2024

    10/10

    The dinner was wonderful. Simply perfect!

  • Susan M.

    Susan M.74 reviews

    April 19, 2024

    10/10

    What a very beautiful spot for a lovely dinner. The staff are friendly and helpful, and everyone works together as a team. Everyone brings their personality to the table, and you're treated as a guest, not just a customer. The food was excellent - the burrata salad was so very fresh and sweet, and the baked salmon was artfully and deliciously prepared. "Interestingly delicious" is how my husband described his entreé. Thanks for the enjoyable meal. We hope to return.

  • Esmeralda P.

    Esmeralda P.4 reviews

    April 6, 2024

    10/10
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    I am interested in obtaining a second opinion, and I believe this location is exceptional.

  • Michael H.

    Michael H.1 review

    March 31, 2024

    10/10

    Great food and service, great ambiance, will definitely be back!

  • Rolando T.1 review

    March 26, 2024

    10/10

    Food and service were exceptional.

  • ATILAY T.1 review

    February 14, 2024

    5/10

    Our reservation was at 19:30, but were only able to order at 20:00 due to slow service. Even in Dutch standards. On top of this, we received our main courses at 21:30. Not only us, at least a few more experienced the same. The waiter was rude when we asked for information and didn’t provide a proper reason until bringing the food. After waiting for 2 hours for the main dish we asked (lamb shack) was cold inside. Ventilation was bad, it was very hot and smelly inside. Especially in the back part of the restaurant. Only ambiance was good, that’s about it. Ruined the valentines day dinner for us. Not coming back.

  • Zsolt S.14 reviews

    February 1, 2024

    10/10

    Top food. Great service.

  • Chloe K.

    Chloe K.1 review

    January 5, 2024

    10/10

    Very happy with the food and service. Restaurant was gorgeous.

  • Caren d.7 reviews

    October 28, 2023

    6/10

    My recent visit to this restaurant was a terrible experience. The older gentleman at the entrance was incredibly rude, and his intoxicated demeanor only made matters worse. He yelled at us when we didn't understand his reservation question and ushered us to our table with no courtesy. Thankfully, our waitress was pleasant and took our order. However, the same older man delivered our food and rudely asked who ordered what multiple times. The pasta dishes my husband and I ordered were overpriced and disappointingly bland, lacking any sides for a hefty price of over 20 euros. The only highlight was my daughter's consistently excellent salmon. I hope the restaurant addresses the rudeness of this gentleman and reevaluates their pasta dishes. As for us, we won't be returning anytime soon, but we hope they can improve.

  • Irene P.1 review

    October 17, 2023

    8/10

    Nice place and the stuff were very kind!

  • Ana-mariana U.

    Ana-mariana U.227 reviews

    September 4, 2023

    10/10

    My husband did turn today 67 years young. We wanted to celebrate this occasion in a special place with delicious food and drinks. We did choose for Cantina di David since we knew that food is simply delicious and we weren’t disappointed. We loved the food, and the service. Very attentive to our wishes. We loved this evening in the restaurant.

  • nobayeni m.1 review

    August 14, 2023

    9.5/10

    Great atmosphere and very attentive staff. The food is amazing and the wine list is quite diverse. We had the lamb shank, the seafood pasta and tried the crème brûlée as well - the dishes didn’t disappoint ????????

  • Alberto S.1 review

    August 11, 2023

    7.5/10

    The food and service were good! However I would never eat here at full price, neither are so good! Dinner for 3 cost the same as a flight to Italy!

  • J B.1 review

    August 6, 2023

    8.5/10

    Wonderful location, nice interieur, friendly staff. Food was good, but even for downtown Utrecht slightly overpriced.

  • Howard B.21 reviews

    August 9, 2023

    10/10

    This was an evening out with our son, siting on the bank of the canal on a beautiful evening in Utrecht. What could go wrong, in fact nothing, the service was efficient and friendly, the food was presented and tasted well and the wines were delicious.

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