A traditional family run restaurant, with a great atmosphere. Some of the best Italian food I have tasted for a while . Fresh, cooked with real passion, a good choice... read more from the menu, not forgetting the specials of the day. The staff are friendly and welcoming what more could you ask for. Last night was our 7th visit to the restaurant in the heart of Hornchurch and we are very much looking forward to returning

  We’ve visited this lovely little restaurant several times as it is a lovely little gem in the heart of Hornchurch !
It’s under new ownership and I must say he... read more has gone wonders !
The decor is homely and the staff are friendly and efficient
The food comes up piping hot and it is freshly cooked
If you are looking for a great home cooked meal this is for you

  Da Vinci's is the reincarnation of Osteria Du Frattelli which I was extremely fond of during its glory days! In recent years it went down hill with a change in... read more management & owner but I can fortunately say it is now very much on the up!

Craig, who I believe is the new owner & chief has injected a spark into the restaurant reducing the menu down to a small compact list of classics and a chalk board of a few specials.

When compared with the normal chain Italians in Hornchurch of which they are in abundance this menu comes out swinging and has no similarity to frozen, pre packaged kitchens just over the road. No offence to Wildwood (always great food and consistent) but along with Ask, Prezzo & Zizzi they can feel like a bit for a conveyer belt of food rather than a dining experience.

It is pricier than the chains as unfortunately isn't on the taste card but I think they do midweek offers and you certainly do get what you pay for.

Thank you Craig and the team for bringing back some originality to Hornchurch!

Muchlove
J

  Nice meal, the foundations for a great restaurant are there. Good food combined with friendly and attentive - but not that knowledgeable - waiting staff. A decent Italian restaurant in... read more Hornchurch, hurrah! I will be back.

A starter of bruschetta was fine, did what it said on the menu. My date declared her calamari the best she has had in years. Light batter and not chewy.

A main of sea bream on spinach was well cooked. Crispy skin and firm, succulent fish. Nicely seasoned with just the right amount of salt and garlic. A side of potatoes in a tomato sauce showed potential, in terms of the sauce that is. In my humble opinion it could be enhanced by sauteeing the spuds first though and making the sauce a little richer through olive oil, herbs and even a touch of worcestershire sauce and sugar(sorry I know this isn't very Italian )

My date's vongole was well received. Al dente pasta (perfect), lots of clams, but a splash more white wine would help balance off the rich garlic essence that ran through it.

Onto dessert. My sticky toffee pudding was awesome. Soft, springy, sweet and rich. Oh yes! Custard was good but a thinner creme anglaise would have smashed it out of the park. My date's toffee apple crumble wasn't so good. Needed more toffee in the appl and crunch in the crumble.

Wine selection was decent and well priced.

The menu isn't extensive but I do think that's a good thing, and they do daily specials (none on when we went though).

  I returned to Da Vinci's on Saturday night, bagsying an early table as we were going to the theatre. The restaurant wasn't too busy, though, fully booked for later in... read more the evening, and it was nice to see some familiar faces amonst the waiters.

It was also nice to see that the 'specials' are now just a couple of dishes rather than the huge choice on the wall! I opted for the chicken which was beautifully cooked, golden and crisp. My friend order the seafood linguine on my recommendation and wasn't disappointed, though she struggled with the portion size!
Another very good meal!

  4 of us just had a great lunch here. The food was delicious and well presented. The prices were very reasonable too. We would certainly come back again.

  I love Italian food and this really exceeded my expectations. I really can’t fault this restaurant. The menu is small, which I think is good as the standard of food... read more is very high. I ordered a dish off the menu and asked for chicken to be added. Which they did for me. Generous portions, amazing flavour and perfect service. This will be my new favourite place to eat at. Please try it you will not be disappointed.

  Ordered a takeaway Sunday evening. Ready when we arrive, though they do do home deliveries I believe. Got it home and it hot piping hot. The Spaghetti meat balls was... read more excellent and my wife steak was just as she likes it. The chips were chunky one as there were so many she could not finish them all. The garlic bread was just as good. All in all an excellent meal for the price. Have had issues in the past however new owner Craig has made us want to return keep up the good work..

  Lovely food. Reasonable price. Pleasant staff. Good atmosphere. Love the music too. Didn’t have one but cocktails looked good.