DA COSTA

Cuisine

Italian

Michelin

selected

Price

£££

Website

https://da-costa.co.uk/

Description

The stunning Art Farm development makes a fitting home for this equally gorgeous restaurant. As soon as you enter, you’re met with the enticing aroma of wood-fired cooking, emanating from the breathtakingly designed open kitchen. With pots, pans and even chairs hanging from the ceiling, plus an abundance of wooden furnishings, it’s like dining in a particularly chic country kitchen. The menu looks to all things Italian, with terrific hand-cut pasta and hearty, wholesome flavours across the board – bigoli with venison ragu is the epitome of the style.

Review score

3.9

Review count

56

Review summary

Da Costa in Wavehorne offers Italian cuisine with mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights delicious handmade pasta, perfectly grilled seafood like John Dory, and excellent tiramisu. Staff are often described as attentive and charming, notably enhancing celebrations with personalized touches. However, criticisms focus on inconsistent food quality, including bland dishes, raw mushrooms, overly dressed carpaccio, and lukewarm soups. Service pacing varies, with some noting delays in bread arrival. Value is debated; while portions are generous, some find prices high relative to quality, citing extra charges for vegetable sides and discretionary service fees. The atmosphere is generally appreciated, but the dining experience depends heavily on specific dish choices and timing.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking handmade pasta and a warm atmosphere, but avoid risky dishes and clarify service details.

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