Tasty filling meal (sea bass & pork belly, torte de Nonna dessert). Friendly banter & good knowledgeable recommendations from Laurenti

  It was so good to be in a restaurant again and there was no better way to start than by staying in my hometown of Hornchurch and continue to Support... read more Local businesses by having an Italian sunday lunch at Da Vinci's. This restaurant really has got its feet but on the ground in the last year which is due to owner Craig and his team. They serve really good Italian food and along with the very friendly service makes this restaurant a great place to visit. Our dining experience this time was equally as good as our previous visits. When we arrived we were given the usual friendly welcome before we were shown to our table. It was also at this time that owner and chef Craig come over to personally thank us for coming back before continuing to have a chat about how things have been during these tough times that we've all been going through. We ordered a bottle of Verdicchio while we looked at the menu. We started with some bread and olives before moving on to our first course. These were the Tomato , Basil & Mozzarella Arancini with a chilli tomato sauce and the Polpette which are Italian meatballs. We then moved on to our mains where we enjoyed the Pollo Alla Milanese which is chicken covered in breadcrumbs then fried and placed on to of a tomato based spaghetti. We also chose the Calves Liver & Bacon with onion gravy and creamy mash. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. After a little rest it was time to finish with dessert. For this we chose the Lemon Sorbet and also the Pecan Tart with Chocolate Sauce and where I'm happy to say that both were a delight. We finished with a coffee and a quick chat with Craig who came out to ask if everything was good to which we were very happy to say that it was. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant and look forward to many more visits myself in the future

  My husband and I, along with another couple dined on a Thursday evening. One of our party was gluten intolerant, and the staff were excellent, ensuring we had the gluten-free... read more menu and checking the specials with the chefs. The food choices were very good and all our party thoroughly enjoyed the food - it was delicious. We had mains and desserts - wow, absolutely beautiful food. We also indulged in a couple of cocktails and some limoncello shots. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be visiting again.

  This was our first visit to this restaurant, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I will definitely visit again

  Went here with a group of friends for a birthday party, about 15 in total. The food was great, not been to an Italian for a while and they did... read more not disappoint. All round good, the service was friendly and polite and food came ou in good time and not rushed, we sent about 3 hours there. would go back again.

  The last time we visited this establishment was about four years ago under the old name of Fratelli's which used to be a fantastic Italian restaurant. Then one day things... read more changed and the restaurant was never the same. Recently we saw that the name had changed to Da Vinci and upon reading the reviews which the majority were pretty good we wanted to visit at our earliest opportunity. This as it happens turned out to be on Sunday as we were in the mood for Italian. The thing was when we arrived when we was told that they now only serve a Sunday Roast menu until five o'clock when the full menu is available. We dithered for a minute which gave manager Giovanni the chance to tell us how good the roasts were so we decided to put him to the test and stayed. This as you'll see turned out to be a good decision. There was actually quite a nice selection with a choice of five starters , three choices of roasts , one fish and one vegetarian dish. There were only two desserts on the menu but they did have other choices if you asked. We also thought the price of 3 Courses for £20.95 was very good value and as it turned out it was excellent value for money.
We started with the Classic Prawn Cocktail and the Fried Calamari with Garlic Mayonnaise. Both dishes were very good and a great way to star. It was then time to finish with dessert and chose the two that were on the menu. These were Toffee Apple Crumble with custard and the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Both were an absolute treat. We finished with a coffee to bring to an end a fabulous Sunday Lunch where the food was very good and matched with nice friendly service. It's so nice to have a place in my hometown of Hornchurch where you can enjoy a great roast dinner in a nice relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back to enjoy another delightful roast and will now also look to visit so we can try their full menu

  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

  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.

  Friendly staff, decent Sunday Roast with a nice atmosphere.
Been there before it was re-branded and I'm slightly baffled why t seems less popular than other local competitors, as always... read more had a decent meal with nice staff, perhaps speed of drinks service could be improved upon, but that is only a minor gripe and I will return.