Davanti

One of the many chains that are popping up in the North East this is the original on front street in Tynemouth. It’s your typical italian however I haven’t been in ages so me and my friend opted to go here one lunchtime. Unfortunately as we went on the weekend their early lunch menu wasn’t applicable.
Undeterred I stocked up as I was heading out on the town that night so I got as many carbs in as possible! I started with the pâté which arrived with a little pot of tasty chutney and plenty of toasted bread. Tasty enough…
For my main I opted for the calzone with Bolognese. It was a huge portion and I ended up getting half of it boxed up (which I will admit got eaten at 3am…) Filled with chorizo, ham, chicken and plenty of cheese sauce it was yummy — however it wasn’t filled to the brim like most calzones and the meat was sadly few and far between. Overall the meal was lovely however it did lack a bit of a kick… there are other far more superior Italians in town which are better value for money!
Compliments to the waiting staff who were great with the small talk and ensuring we we’re satisfied… if this menu had been part of the lunch deal I would have been more than happy but at full price i’m not so sure.
I do need to try the new Divanti’s in the metro station which is apparently step above the original now!