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donato&co., Berkeley, CA

donato&co.

4.7
4.7
1746 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Rustic Italian cuisine w/ a contemporary twist, featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats cooked over a live fire.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gianluca Guglielmi
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,746 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donato&Co. offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "authentic Italian food expertly prepared" and "phenomenal service." Guests appreciate the "creative pasta dishes" and "fantastic ambiance." The wine list is a standout, featuring unique selections. While some dishes vary in execution, the restaurant's "warm and inviting" atmosphere keeps patrons coming back.

1,746 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. The service was unusually slow, with our server appearing overwhelmed and neglecting to check on us. As for the food, it failed to meet expectations; the flavors were bland and lacked creativity, making the dishes feel mediocre at best. Overall, I left feeling that it wasn't worth the time or money, and I wouldn’t consider returning in the future.

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  2. Karen VIP

    Indiana46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am from out of state and like to dine at this restaurant when I'm in Berkeley. The food is always tasty. We had excellent service this night. The main entrees are quite affordable but the bill goes ip quite a bit (no surprise) when you buy beverage, salad, dessert. That being said, it's a great evening out.

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  3. Susan VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner at Donato on the 7th prior to a performance at Zellerbach, so we did not have a great deal of time in the restaurant. Although we have eaten here many times (the most recent was in January) and always enjoyed our meals, this time was very different. My husband’s pasta was undercooked and bland and my beef tartare was actually cubes of beef that had been cooked. The two women sitting next to us at the bar, long time patrons, were also very unhappy with what they had ordered as well. At this point I would find it difficult to return again.

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  4. Bob

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dropped in last minute. Host that greeted us was wonderful and accommodating. Waiter was also great. Food was excellent.

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  5. Cheryl Gary

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great from beginning to end. Our server was so pleasant and welcoming, full of good suggestions Fresh creative food

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  6. sandra VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. We ordered several apps and main courses to shares. The chef even brought extras to our table for Mardi Gras.

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  7. Keiko

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the staff are pleasant and cordial. Food is excellent. Love this place!!!

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  8. Ginger VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood spot for drinks and a bite to eat in the early evening. Really good negroni along with a very fine radicchio salad and a plate of prosciutto. It's like going to Italy without leaving home!

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  9. stanleyM

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friedly. Food was 3xcellent. Buccatini verdi with black truffle. Pasta perfectly done, sauce was very good abd generous with the black truffles. Good selection of wines by the glass, resonably priced

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, amazing meal… great job donato!!!

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FAQs

donato&co. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. donato&co. also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 838-1131.

donato&co. is rated 4.7 stars by 1746 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 16 times today
Google Map for donato&co.

2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gianluca Guglielmi
  • Delivery & takeout
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