664706 Wed Nov 04 11:32:09 -0800 2009 6 12 Boston Area 0 5155617 Any thoughts on the bar menu at Davio's? We are going to the Citi Center on Saturday night and a friend suggested we try this for dinner. We are looking for a cozy bar menu experience, as opposed to a full course meal, so any other recomendations would be appreciated. Thank you. Wed Nov 04 11:32:09 -0800 2009 15183 pasta 1 5155694 i like the bar menu at davio's, but it's definitely not a cozy place and will be jammed on a saturday night. maybe davinci across the street. Wed Nov 04 11:54:35 -0800 2009 5155617 30273 hotoynoodle 2 5155812 Isn't there a small "food bar" that looks into the kitchen which is also away from the main bar. If I recall, that is a smaller space and much quieter. Wed Nov 04 12:24:45 -0800 2009 5155694 12990 Northender 3 5157505 Try Avila right down the street from Davio's (and closer to the theatre). Same owners, more expansive bar menu, and the environment is much more sedate than Davio's on a Saturday night. Thu Nov 05 05:05:58 -0800 2009 5155812 189917 gaucho14 4 5167418 Thanks for this suggestion. We did try it and while it was a mixed experience, we will definetly keep it on the radar for our next pre-theatre. The bar was full but we were able to have a conversation without shouting, which was very nice. Food was mixed, but overall good. Big disappointment was my husbands lamb pocket, which was supposed to be garnished with lettuce and tomato and was more like a lettuce sandwich garnished with lamb! My grilled shrimp were nicely seasoned and cooked just right. Steak spring rolls were delicious. The menu was nicely varied and the people sitting next to us, who said they were regulars, raved about the pasta dishes. All in all a nice option within easy walking distance to the theatre. Mon Nov 09 10:52:23 -0800 2009 5157505 15183 pasta 3 5157520 Yes, they do have the food bar. Perhaps a little quieter but the restaurant in general is fairly loud. Thu Nov 05 05:20:38 -0800 2009 5155812 14253 Joanie 4 5157728 and a working kitchen on a saturday night in a large busy restaurant is neither quiet nor cozy. (think banging pans and plates...) Thu Nov 05 06:58:51 -0800 2009 5157520 30273 hotoynoodle