Avila

the interior could have been a little different from Davios. I hope I'm not incorrectly saying this, but I'm pretty sure Avila is the sister restaurant to Davios. They both are set up almost exactly the same. It works for Davios, but Avila's food has a kick to it... so should the decor! more

Four of us went to Avila on Saturday night. The waitstaff was especially helpful and the recommendation of the sommelier was excellent. He recommended a very good Spanish wine without recommending the most expensive wine on the menu. Both the shrimp and the cheese appetizers were outstanding. I had the cod for the main course and found it quite good. Overall, the price was about $75 per person which seems about right for the quality of the restaurant. Best of all, we sat in the back function room and the noise level was moderate enough (even on a Saturday with the restaurant full) that we could have a grownup conversation. We will return both for the food and for the ability to talk with each other over dinner. more

I had one of my best dining experiences at Avila this passed week. Upon walking in I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the friendly hostess. I was seated quickly and had the pleasure of sitting at the chef's table, which is right in front of the open kitchen. My server was very knowledgable, answered all of my questions on the menu, and really made the whole experience go as smoothly as possible. What really impressed me about Avila was the quality of the food. When going to a restaurant like this I usually find that either the food or the service is outstanding, but not in this case. If you've never had escargot I recommend trying it at Avila, you will not be disappointed. Next I had haloumi cheese, which was recommended by my server. I was very pleasantly surprised by how tasty this dish was. I had the filet mignon as an entree, and can I just say that it was by far the best I've ever had. The For dessert I had a soft centered chocolate cake that was simply heavenly. Throughout the dinner I could see the chefs glancing over making sure I liked everything. Avila may be a new restaurant, but I think it's got a great future! Pros: Great food, great service Cons: None! more

Went on a week night recently and had no trouble getting in, reservations were certainly not needed. Food is indeed excellent as is the presentation. Service was polite, fast but not overly friendly. The server can make or break the meal and ours, while technically excellent seemed ready to go home as soon as you can. ;) Pros: Ambience, Parking (valet or lot) Cons: Value for money more

Avila is fabulous. Some friends and I had drinks here and we had a great time. The service is fast and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The appetizers were very, very good and likewise so were the drinks. This restaurant is a great new addition to the city of Boston. I would recommend dinner and drinks at Avila. We had a great time! more

This is a new restaurant and it is definitely worth trying. I went here with my boyfriend, and he absolutely loved it, as did I. The lamb and crispy calamari dish were amazing. Our server was also very attentive and the food came out promptly. The ambience is also perfect for a date. Enjoy! Pros: service, menu selections, food Cons: parking more

FOOD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...NEED I SAY MORE..THE WAY HALIBUT IS COOKED IS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD IT!! Pros: APPETIZERS ARE AMAZING!! more

What a refreshing experience it was to dine at Avila! The service was impeccable, and the food unique and well prepared. The frites with gorgonzola aioli were especially delicious. My sister and I also appreciated the attention to service; the wine steward was able to answer all of our questions, and our waiter provided a wonderful pre-appetizer of scallops as well as a wonderful chocolate dessert gratis. The food is pricey, but well worth it for the overall experience. more

The food was amazing as well, but it was really the service and atmosphere that made this place one of the best places that I have dined at in the city. The prices are more than reasonable considering the quality of the food and the wine list was extensive and well-organized. The Mediterranean, small plates were full of flavor and perfect for sharing. I would particularly recommend the sea salt fries with gorgonzola dipping sauce and the chocolate mousse dessert from the carte. I felt like we were getting the red-carpet treatment. In the last twelve hours, I have recommended Avila to everyone I have seen. Pros: Service, Atmosphere more

Have been here twice already. It's a casually hip, not over the top trendy type place. Still on the higher end side and attracts a well-heeled crowd given the prices. The food was good but definitely on the pricier side. Attracts an older crowd, generally 30s+. I liked the easy-going nature of the restaurant but didn't rate it at the top since at this price range there's tons of competition and many in that range are better. more