Donatello

Donatello reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. R

   Rich VIP

   Atlanta87 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal!! Straight out of old Italy nostalgia. From the white tablecloth, incredible character of the Mater D and stellar service of the servers. It is a must eat in Tampa! The food is equally as impressive! We had an incredible experience. They offer valet service and live music in the bar.
   

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   Angela

   Orlando5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   As one of the oldest and popular restaurants in Tampa I was surprised as how “mid” the experience was. The food tasted like it was microwaved entrees. Frozen calamari rings. Not impressed at all. The restaurant was busy for a Monday night so I assumed the food was going to be amazing. The furniture is dated. The interior definitely needs to be updated.
   

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   Chuck

   Tampa16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was excellent. The food was delicious. Will come back again.
   

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   Mary Beth

   Tampa5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, service and ambiance were excellent. We had the smoked salmon appetizer, grouper entrée, and fettuccini special. It was all delicious! And they sang Happy Birthday to my husband in Italian. And the complimentary birthday desert cake was yummy!
   

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   terrance VIP

   Philadelphia18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We travel to Tampa for one week each year to see spring training and always dine several times when in town here. It is always subservient and classy. Love this place. Best in Tampa.
   

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   Veronica VIP

   Las Vegas29 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I was disappointed in the service considering how long they have been in business. My husband and I had dinner to celebrate our 5th anniversary. We waited for a very long time for someone to come and see if we needed anything once we received our entrees. Typically at any other restaurant the server returns to see if we were satisfied with our food choice. Or to see if we needed anything else. Then once someone came to remove our plates after eating it took along time for someone to see if we needed desert. There was a server who came to the table, I asked him if he could get our server. I told the server that we were wondering where he was. He preceded to tell me he was busy. My husband is a business owner and we are aware of who you treat customers and it’s definitely not with excuses. Very disappointed and we will not be returning.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Tampa10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s my favorite Italian restaurant! Love cream sauces on my pasta and it always phenomenal! Pasta is fresh & delicate. The servers are wonderful and attentive and there’s nothing nicer than receiving a rose on your way out the door. It’s a romantic spot but perfect for any occasion they originally hailed from old town Alexandria and they’ve never faltered in the quality of their food attempt or the contentedness of their service. The BEST!!
   

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   Melissa VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my first time at this restaurant and it was fabulous! The only other time I had authentic fettuccine Alfredo like Donatello‘s was in New York City in little Italy. I can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Beth

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful evening! The food and service were both excellent!
   

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    Margot

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Above and beyond! Unbelievable. Everything is super delicious!
    

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