DaVinci Ristorante

Aside from the food and service this place is great. Very nice surroundings.
Had halibut cheeks smothered in garnish,hard to taste the fish but maybe that was by design.
The pasta and meatballs were just ok,but for $20 expect more.
Served a flatbread cold and tasteless.

Best oysters in Oregon, no contest. Those kumamotos

With that out of the way, DaVinci is the go-to fine dining for Salem. Yes, it's pricey, but the portions are filling, the quality is consistently good, and the menu is always full of classics you didn't know you were missing. From rich, decadent pastas to hearty roasts to shockingly well-balanced salads, DaVinci doesn't serve anything unless they're going to serve it well. The staff are well-trained, helpful, and observant. I've never left DaVinci without being thrilled at the opportunity to leave a tip. To top it all off, the ambience is unparalleled. Live pianists perform with shocking frequency (So much that I wonder if they are actually there every night?) Lights are kept dim, and silent films play projected onto the wall by the stairs -- largely out of view of the tables so as to not be distracting from your companions. And yes, DaVinci's wine list definitely makes me feel like my paycheck has too few "zeroes" on it, but for a special occasion, the food and ambience can't be beat.

While visiting from out of town we asked our friend about this restaurant and she said that it is so good it shouldn't be in Salem. After visiting I wholeheartedly agree. This place is incredible. I still dream about the amazing dishes that we sampled while there. Sure it is high end but the food is high end and worth every penny. We enjoyed several courses and a couple of bottles of wine while listening to a wonderful pianist. The service was top notch and the ambiance was unmatched. It was the perfect evening. Every dish was perfection! My favorites were the Burrata, Caesar Wedge, Papparadelle, and the Croissant Bread Pudding! Least favorite was the Cioppino..it was just okay comparatively.

A lovely place to eat. Nice menu and delicious desserts. Wait staff very friendly and we were not left sitting. As is sometimes the case.

The ambiance is delightful with soft lighting and a romantic atmosphere. Our waitress, Belle, was so friendly and attentive and she offered helpful menu recommendations. The tuna tartare was so fresh and delicious and the Seafood Pappardelle was perfect! Such a gem!

My hubs & I popped in for a drink & dessert on our date night & Da Vinci's never disappoints! The ambiance is always romantic & the live pianist was wonderful. We had a delicious Spanish coffee & I had the best dessert in the world, the croissant bread pudding & my husband had crème brûlée. The bar tender was delightful & we enjoyed his company!

Love this place! Incredible food, impeccable service, not cheap but an excellent meal is not cheap. Always a favorite when we are in Salem!

The last time I was at DaVinci was about 30 years ago and it's still as wonderful! We started with the Caprisa Salad it was delicious, a tad on the salty side and the sprinkling of red pepper flakes gave a spicy bite to it. The cheese was super, melt in your mouth creamy. Then I had the Wagyu Hanger Steak-chipotle glaze, gorgonzola, aged balsamic over crispy smashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and asparagus spears all delightfully grilled. You have to get dessert! I got the Croissant Bread-Pudding - chocolate, bacon, vanilla ice-cream and salted caramel! I truly think that is the best dessert I have ever eaten! Don't leave without trying it!
Overall I have no problem giving DaVinci's a 5 star review! The service couldn't be better with the ambiance we were looking for!

I really wanted to give the place 5 stars, but I just couldn't do it. If it was merely the service from my server Christopher or the overall ambience, it
would easily be a 10 star review. The staff is what still makes this place great!!!

Christopher is one in 100 servers. He has product knowledge and a table side manner of pure class that is not often found in Salem oregon. The host and bartender were also very welcoming and again exemplified perfection.

The 1st time I dined at DaVinci 30 years ago, I was star struck. It was the go to for all of us living in South Salem. We moved a decade ago and were in the area the evening of. The food was good, but a couple plates really missed the mark. The halibut was disappointing. Fish itself was old and dry. The bechamel had zero flavor as if the chef might have forgotten an ingredient or 2. The pan fried oysters were ok. The pasta was great, the steak was perfectly cooked and the desserts were fantastic. Overall if this was merely a food review, it would have only been 3 stars at the price point expectation.

The crew easily raised the bar. Drinks are fantastic. Next time I plan on just going in for cocktails and maybe a pizza.

The BEST restaurant in Salem and it isn't even close. Staff was very attentive, our waitress Belle was an absolute treat. Never felt like we were overlooked (younger couple). Drinks were great, food was great. Not to mention sitting by the fireplace was also a neat touch. Definitely will be back.

Christopher was amazing!! Went here with wife and kids and let me tell you!! Service was on point, food outstanding and music really set the mood.
Highly recommended.