Was not expecting Davanti Enoteca to be so good. It's in the infamous Ralph's Shopping Center in the 92130 that has become Beverly-Hills-wanna-be central (Burlap, Mia Francesca, Urban Plates, etc.). Had some last-minute babysitting, so gave it a try.
ATMOSPHERE: Well, it's that same we're-in-the-strip-mall-but-we're-trying-to-feel-like-hip-main-street feel. They mean well.
but the star is the
FOOD!!
Wine: loved my $13 Gavi. They let me try a taste first - wouldn't have ordered it at that price if it wasn't super-yum. Had a disappointing :( meal at my fave Charisma recently. Would rather pay $13 for a super glass of wine than $7.50 at Charisma for a so-so one.
Appetizers: CH got this super-yum truffle egg toast asparagus. I got two of the anti-pasti of the night on a platter: zucchini "spaghetti" with pine nuts and parmesan, and charred cauliflower with some other yummies mixed with it. Happy Foodie Mom.
Entree: L-O-V-E-D my pizza with funghi, taleggio and leeks. WAY YUMMIER EVEN THAN THE CUCINA URBANA pizza. If this place wasn't in the strip mall, it would move higher on my list. CH thought his rigatoni with sausage was ok.
He didn't love it as much as me, but it was a super fun and yummy night. This is probably the best restaurant in the strip mall (leaving aside Rachel King's desserts at Burlap). Can't wait to try it again!
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