I just don't understand it. How can a restaurateur responsible for the makings of such knock-your-socks off good Italian joints such as Alla Famiglia operate such a let down?
I've been to Davio twice now (both thanks to Groupons), and both times, what ensued was more a less your standard grotesquely over-portioned, bland-favored yinzer Italian reminiscent of the Grandview Ave restaurants that are now well past their prime.
This doesn't count the one Sunday morning we had reservations made to try brunch, only to be locked out of the restaurant (literally) with other patrons and no advanced notice given. We later found out the chef apparently just quit and decided not to let anyone know.
Props for BYOB, but other than that, I'll pass. My fish had no flavor whatsoever and the wife's lobster pasta was the same story. The bread at the beginning of dinner was decent, but the "complementary" dips provided were better left be. Same can be said for the "complementary" macaroons and truffles at the end of the meal. While the macaroon was at least edible, I actually spit the chocolate truffle back out due to an overpowering metallic taste.
3 strikes... you're out!