DANTE

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first time at Dante. We loved every second. We created our own course dinner and tried a handful of items on the menu. Food was phenomenal.  plan to return for the experience.
   

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   Salvatore

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Unique tasting dinner. Not over flavored ,but perfect unusual blends. All tasted fresh and elegant presentation with successful use of color.
   

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   Carolyn

   VIP

   New York City

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Although the food was good, we had to wait at least 20 minutes between anything. We were considering getting the tasting menu but was told it would take at least 3 hours. I had a martini, which was good. Order the Brussels sprouts, which were amazing, and Three Cheese polenta, which we just ordered to try and have no real frame of reference to compare them. For entrees, which we waited 45 minutes for, I had the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, which was alright, it had many components to it which didn’t really blend into a cohesive dish, the Pappardelle Bolognese which my daughter loved, and my husband got the Lamb Shank which he said was very good. Ordered the side of Garlic-braised greens which were delicious. I think the whole experience would have been better if service would have been faster and I didn’t have to wait 15 minutes between ordering a glass of wine and receiving it.
   

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   Bryan

   VIP

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Despite having our reservations for over a month (it was not a last minute, please fit us in situation), we were seated in the connected restaurant next door. Totally different vibe, decor and ambiance than the actual Dante restaurant. Only 4 out of 20 (?) tables in the overflow room had guests. It was basically a big empty room. The music was so loud. When I asked to turn it down, we were told it was so loud to drown out the music downstairs. There is a disco (?) Coda downstairs - that music was so loud it was literally shaking our table bumping with the base. We had one server with no help, so we were constantly asking for refills and “where are our drinks we ordered two courses ago?” Despite complaining about the situation the first time our waiter finally came to our table, the manager didn’t come over until our check came. Despite a gift certificate for a future visit, the whole experience was shocking and disappointing. The food was wonderful, as always.
   

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   Rockwell

   VIP

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   While I understand things can get busy I don’t know if I had a worse experience. My wife and I were celebrating our valentines dinner to which we had wanted to try the tasting menu as recommended by our server. As someone who does like to indulge in them I had jumped right on it. After our first course the server brought out the same wine (not knowing which wine it was) until I said something about “oh it’s the same wine” to which he then proceeded to go back and grab a different wine and bring out our food. He then asked us which course we had just finished as if it were a 8, 10, or 12 course, but it was only 5 courses and he had just delivered them. The food/service and experience as a whole was not worth the north of $300 tab. I would not recommend anyone come here nor get the tasting menu as it was overpriced with no true experience that comes along with it. Extremely disappointed with the overall service especially with that price point.
   

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   Sahar

   VIP

   Cleveland

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the seven vegetable salad and the scallops to start. Scallops, along with all the accoutrements that came with it, were phenomenal. Even the complimentary bread was fantastic, served with hummus. For entrees, we had the duck and the lamb, both were amazing. The skin of the duckbreast was crispy and melted in your mouth, the lamb shank fell off the bone. They were out of the dessert we wanted but the server came up with a solution that accommodated us nicely.
   

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   Kelly

   VIP

   Cleveland

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great meal and nice atmosphere. Will be back.
   

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   Jacki

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We did the tasting menu at the Cheri's table. It was so delicious and so fun. Service was fantastic. It was pricy but the staff made it worth it with exceptional food and attention to every detail. My teenage sons went with us and this was their first tasting menu experience. They loved it!
   

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   Dean

   Cleveland

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dante continues to be my favorite. My wide and I ordered the tasting menu, and the chefs did not disappoint. A tuna appetizer, an amazing lamb and squash pasta, a sea bass course, then steak, finishing with a panna cotta dessert. Each dish was fantastic. Highly recommended!
   

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    Sherrie

    Cleveland

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We always enjoy Dante - quality consistently high. The service was great - our server was knowledgeable & offered guidance re: food allergies. I had the vegan stuffed delicata squash - delicious. My husband's pasta was also wonderful. We chose to eat in the back room where it's quieter & we can hold a conversation. I had fennel tea for the first time & it was delicious.
    

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