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O - Donatella's Ristorante, Harrington Park, NJ

Donatella's Ristorante

4.2
4.2
912 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Donatella's Ristorante is located in Harrington Park, NJ.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 767-4244
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Adimari
  • Catering
    Donatella's Ristorante can cater your next event!
  • Private party facilities
    Donatella's Ristorante host privates events for parties of 20-120.
  • Neighborhood
    Closter
  • Cross street
    Arcadia Ct & Demarest Plc.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donatella's Ristorante is a delightful Italian spot known for its "excellent food" and charming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and "great ambiance." The menu is extensive, offering dishes like stuffed artichoke and chicken portofino, praised as "amazing." Ideal for celebrations and special occasions.

912 Reviews
  1. Anonymous

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been a place I've been wanting to try for years and I'm glad I did. It's a good spot for special occasions and the decor is beautiful. The food and drinks were pretty good all around. I ordered a fish that was slightly overcooked so it was a bit dry and the braised short rib flavor the best I ever had but everything else-to die for . We were there for probably 3 hours on a Saturday night and we didn't feel rushes at all. If you want to sit indoors, you have to make a reservation. Our server nick was really nice and accommodating which made the experience even better.

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  2. Anonymous

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal with just the most phenomenal nuanced flavors. Highly recommend the halibut and the pollo portofino . The cocktails are wonderful. The atmosphere is lovely with beautiful festive decorations and the service is impeccable. Very busy location Saturday night we couldn’t walk through the guest was waiting outside in a cold to get in we waited for 30 minutes for a table but everything was worth-it

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Robert

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very good. Wait staff are attentive. Prices are reasonable.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Kathleen

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My dining experience at Donatella's in Harrington Park on 1/11/25 was one of the worst I've ever had, and other customers said the same thing. My reservation for 2 was at 7:30 pm. We were seated after 8:30. We had to borrow menus from another table. Our order was taken after 9. Our appetizers arrived close to 9:30 and our entrees close to 10 pm. The couple next to us also had a 7:30 reservation but never got their entrees and left around 10 pm. Our food tasted good, as it usually does, but that doesn’t make up for the terrible service. Donatella's should have advised customers there would be significant delays. But they didn't. I've worked as a waitress myself, and if the kitchen was backed up or something happened to affect a dining experience, we were told to offer a free dessert, or a drink, or adjust the bill, or do something to try to make it up to the customer. It's a common practice at most restaurants, and good customer service. Donatella's didn't offer anything, other than apologies from the waiter. Due to terrible service, Donatella's has lost me a customer.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Barry

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    One and Done. Not worth going back. They sat us 40 minutes after our 7:15 reservation time and it went Downhill from there. We had to ask for water, bread, butter and salt & pepper shakers. Service was world class worst as we did not have a waiter or waitress assigned to our table. Menus were gross and the manager defended that by saying they replace them every couple of weeks. Food came out wrong and cold. We finally got out of there at 10:10 skipping dessert and skipping coffee.

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Charming space. Quality service. We will be back.

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  7. Deborah

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing, understaffed, lack of service with long wait times. Food was just OK. Will not be returning.

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  8. Heidi

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    first time there. the stuffed artichoke was amazing. food very good. i was disappointed with the service. i know they were short staffed. and really noticed it towards the end. i look forward to trying it again

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  9. Anonymous

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my fourth New Year’s Eve with my family at Donatella’s as long as they keep doing a great job we will be there the place was supper busy, but we had great service the only thing that I want to comment they over cook the chicken finger everything else was great. I will see you soon

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  10. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and prices were reasonable. Great ambiance for NYE. Had party hats and noise makers and served champagne at midnight. Worth staying for the later dinner.

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FAQs

Donatella's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 767-4244.

Donatella's Ristorante is rated 4.2 stars by 912 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donatella's Ristorante

12 Tappan Rd, Harrington Park, NJ 07640

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arcadia Ct & Demarest Plc.
  • Neighborhood
    Closter
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Adimari
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 767-4244
  • Catering
    Donatella's Ristorante can cater your next event!
  • Private party facilities
    Donatella's Ristorante host privates events for parties of 20-120.
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