Da Vinci's - Douglas Isle of Man

We walked around Douglas for most of the morning and looked for a place to have lunch along the way. Nothing really looked good until we saw the menu outside of Da Vinci's. We had never eaten food like this so we thought we would give it a try.I'm very glad we did. Our server was very friendly and helped us pick out the dishes she thought we would like. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chorizo and my wife got the Chicken Skewers. The bowls and portions were huge so we shared and still could barely eat it all. We ordered New Zealand cider that was really good. It was a week day so they were not crowded. We sat and enjoyed our meal, drinks and the free wifi. They are located right on the docks with a beautiful view. We'll go back when we return next year.

Da Vincis is a laid back tapas bar. The food is ok. Like any tapas place, some things are better than others. I tried most of what was on offer as we were a party of 10 which meant lots of variety. The olive bowl was ok but was a bit under seasoned and needed a bigger kick of garlic and more seasoning. Similarly the meatballs were also under seasoned and didn't taste like anything except a bit of bland tomato sauce. I also had so pork belly which was also bland and super greasy not in a good way. I know its pork belly and is going to be fatty i told the chef and that was his reply) but I have made pork belly before at home and it tasted nothing like that. My pork belly was succulent and didn't sit in a pool of grease and was seasoned. The chef said people order it loads but i don't see how or why. Best avoided. I also had the chicken and spinach dish which had some sort of cream sauce running through in it. That was probably the nicest thing although again you guessed it) under seasoned. Now for the good bits. They have Bitburger beer on tap and as far as i know are the only place on the island that does. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Its a very relaxed atmosphere. The drinks selection of vodkas, whiskies is quite basic. No grey goose or long list of fine whiskies but that's ok as they have enough to satisfy most. I will come back again and think others should give it a try if just for the atmosphere. The tapas were on the whole good for the isle of man but just not up to the standards of Spain. More spice please!