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Devotay


4.0 of 5 stars 22 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Contemporary, Wine Bar
  • 117 North Linn Street (between Market & Jefferson), Iowa City, IA 5245
  • 319-354-1001

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3 of 5 stars
winelovers1976   2 contributions
Chicago
Jun 29, 2009

My wife and I dined at Devotay when we were in Iowa City for the month of May 2009. We read some pretty nice reviews of this restaurant. We thought we were coming into a fine dining restaurant. This is not a fine dining restaurant. The tables are really close together and the restaurant is loud. It is kind of... more

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3 of 5 stars
soundasleep   13 contributions
Iowa City, Iowa
Feb 19, 2009
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Ive eaten at Devotay for several years now and I have to say a little of the luster is lost. There are still some fine dishes like the quinoa salad or the fougasse, but at times it seems that the tapas rely to much on the same flavor profiles. Since the menu is seasonal, it will probably improve in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 20, 2008
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I've only eaten at Devotay once. The food was excellent. more

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4 of 5 stars
lilnestegg   6 contributions
Iowa City
Oct 10, 2008
1
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Cool, funky little place serving Spanish style tapas. Unique decor w/ cool ceramic dishware, mis-matched colorful table cloths, and very good food. Choose from hot or cold tapas, salads, or entrees. Great wine selection, and sherry flights too. I love the chocolate torte, but have not enjoyed their bread pudding. Well worth the stop- prices are very reasonable for food... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Oct 5, 2008
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Ok - I'm a bit biased, but for price to value, great service, excellent choices, fresh ingredients made into fabulous classic dishes or new, interesting spanish-inspired tapas and entrees - this is the best! Do NOT go to Iowa City without visiting this longtime favorite! more

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5 of 5 stars
CookSteve   1 contribution
Iowa
Sep 21, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

So I first discovered this place when i was scouting out IC before moving to the area (like a year and a half ago). Loved it then, love it still. There are no snooty waiters like the stereotypes in the movies, no lite beer or TVs, in short it's just right. The people are serious about food but don't take... more

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2 of 5 stars
gherkins   5 contributions
Chicago, IL
Aug 5, 2008
1
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I've eaten here a couple of times for lunch and once for dinner. Although the lunch menu is pretty good, the dinner was very disappointing. The menu sounds interesting and the interior is quaint & interesting. However, both my fish, and my wife's paella were badly underseasoned. As a result, the food was bland and neither of us finished our... more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 23, 2008
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really good food, fresh and well prepared more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 17, 2008
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Absolute favorite eatery in town more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 23, 2008
2
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Excellent food. Celebrated my marriage with family at Devotay. more

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Devotay Address

117 North Linn Street (between Market & Jefferson), Iowa City, IA 5245
Tel: 319-354-1001
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.