Davio’s made a distinct name for itself in Boston 30 years ago when Steve DiFillippo took ownership of the Newbury Street property. Soon after, the restaurant moved to its existing location in Park Square where they just last week celebrated their 30th year in the restaurant business with a benefit for The Greater Boston Food Bank.
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DiFillippo has taken the Davio’s name and expanded the brand along the East Coast from Manhattan to Philadelphia and will be opening its first West Coast location in downtown Los Angeles within the next year.
Known for their massive cuts of northern Italian steaks, veal chops, homemade pasta dishes, signature spring rolls (think chicken parm, Philly cheesesteak and shrimp cotija) and avid celebrity clientele, Davio’s remains one of the best restaurants in town for good reason.
We recently caught up with DiFillippo to find out what he loves most about Boston.
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Where were you born? Springfield, MA
How long in Boston? All my life. I grew up in Lynnfield, MA
Where do you live now? Wenham, MA
Occupation? CEO/ Restaurateur of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Favorite Restaurant: TORO
Best Sushi: Douzo
Best Italian: Bricco
Best dessert: I love chocolate brownie ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.
Best place for a romantic date: L’Espalier
Best Sunday brunch: The Four Seasons
Best place for a power business meeting: Davio’s – especially since I don’t have an office.
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Four Seasons because it’s so close to Davio’s
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Giblees for suits and The Tannery for my clogs – I own several pairs.
Best place to buy Jewelry/Watches: DePrisco at The Jewelers Building
Best Spa: Exhale
Favorite Charity Event: Best Buddies / Rodman Rides
Favorite Cultural Event: Football
Favorite Cultural Institution: Patriot Place
Best Steakhouse: Grill 23
Best Pizza: Santarpio’s
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: The Charles River – I love running outside.
Best Massage: Exhale
Best Driving Service: Herb Chambers
Best Museum/Exhibit: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: The North End
Describe Boston in three words: Great walking city
All-around favorite locale in Boston, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: The Waterfront
Best aspect of Boston: The views
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