donato&co.

4.7

1736 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, 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
Phone number
(510) 838-1131
Website
http://www.donatoandco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gianluca Guglielmi

Location
2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Cross Street
College Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Miotti Firmino Wine Dinner
US$95.00 per person
Feb 26, 2025 only
In Breganze, a town of little more than eight thousand inhabitants in the province of Vicenza, on a hill of volcanic origin, there is a historic family-run winery that acutely identifies with the terroir, and has always been one of the wineries that best interprets the characteristics of the Breganze DOC and its wines: The Cantina Firmino Miotti. Join us for a very special evening with Franca Miotti, owner and winemaker, and indulge in a superb menu created by Chef Gianluca Guglielmi that thoughtfully pair with Franca's wines. Menu with wine pairings - $95.00 Menu only - $68.00 Wines only - $40.00 **Baccala` alla Vicentina con Polenta** classic local dish of cod fish braised with milk, anchovies, onion & parsley, grilled polenta ~ Pedevendo frizzante sur lie 2021 (sparkling wine) ~ **Tortino di Patate, Asiago e Funghi** Yukon Gold potato cake, imported Asiago cheese fondue, “pioppini’ mushrooms ~ Vespaiolo 16.9 Breganze DOC 2017 ~ **Bigoli con l’Anatra** traditional fresh egg wide spaghetti pasta, King Cole Farms whole duck “sugo”, aromatic herbs, Grana Padano cheese ~ Gruajo 2021 ~ **Quaglia, Polenta, Topinambour & Radicchio di Treviso** Roasted whole quail, crispy fried polenta, sunchokes, marinated Treviso radicchio, Cabernet wine demiglace ~ Breganze Cabernet (70% Cab. Sauvignon & 30% Cab. Franc) DOC 2015 ~ **“Pomi, Formajo Verde e Nose”** crispy Granny Smith apple millefeuille, gorgonzola mousse, roasted walnuts ~ Breganze Torcolato DOC 2017 ~

Popular dishes

UOVOUS$16.00
organic ruby red frilly streak local greens, crispy fried egg, caramelized walnuts, watermelon radish, grain mustard & honey dressing
CASTELFRANCOUS$17.00
radicchio salad, Grana Padano cheese, California pomegranate, herbed focaccia crostini, creamy garlic dressing
GAMBERIUS$25.00
grilled all-natural prawn tails (4), wild arugula salad, Italian cannellini beans, roasted almonds, lemon dressing
BATTUTAUS$24.00
roasted bone marrow, Angus beef tartare, fresh herbs, lemon juice, Trapani sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, robiola cheese, tomato peree, black truffle mayo, Grana Padano chips
SCARPETTAUS$19.00
imported tomatoes "sugo," Tuscan olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, Sicilian oregano, Italian imported burrata cheese, house baked focaccia
ARANCINIUS$18.00
saffron, peas & provolone cheese crispy fried risotto balls (3), spicy pepper sauce, sweet fennel salad

Salt & Water

Cured or Brined Appetizers

VASETTOUS$15.00
Mary's chicken livers, butter, sage & Marsala wine mousse, housemade Bosc pear spicy italian "mostarda", crispy buckwheat crostini bread
PROSCIUTTO di PARMAUS$21.00
Parma aged 18 months, Taleggio cheese in housemade tigella bread, balsamic golden raisins
PIZZELLEUS$17.00
"le montanare", 3 small neapolitan-style fried pizzas, Italian tomatoes, whole milk fresh mozzarella, oregano, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
SOTTO TERRAUS$18.00
seasonal root vegetable medley in a Grana Padano cheese crispy basket, red beet puree, homemade ricotta cheese, fried aromatic herbs, fig "saba" reduction
SALUMIUS$24.00
board of homemade assorted charcuterie, served with pickled vegetables, housebaked breadsticks
BACALÀUS$21.00
creamy salted cod Venetian-style "baccalà" & olive oil mousse, grilled polenta, parsley infused oil

Pasta & Co.

All pasta are home made

PAPPARDELLE VERDIUS$27.00
homemade egg & spinach noodles, organic oyster mushrooms, imported black truffles, garlic oil, Grana Padano cheese
SPAGHETTI NERIUS$29.00
squid ink, Monterey Bay baby scallops, garlic oil, Calabria spicy peppers, oven-dried Roma tomato, lime zest
GNOCCHI e FONDUTAUS$23.00
homemade potato & Grana Padano soft pillows, Val Brembana Branzi cheese creamy sauce, nettle's coral tuile, Sarawak black pepper
CAPPELLETTIUS$25.00
prosciutto di Parma & house made ricotta ravioli, walnut sauce, zante currants, fig's "saba" reduction
FETTUCCINEUS$30.00
40 yolks homemade pasta, fresh caught local dungeness crab sauce, sweet yellow crispy onion, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
MEZZE MANICHEUS$26.00
homemade semolina pasta, traditional Bolognese "sugo" of beef and pork, Italian "soffritto," imported tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese fondue.
TORTELLONIUS$24.00
egg pasta ravioli, roasted organic Kabocha squash, Grana Padano cheese, orange preserv, squash puree, pumpkin seeds, amaretto crumbs, brown butter & sage
RISOTTOUS$27.00
imported carnaroli rice, Grana Padano, Jacopi Farms fava beans, crispy pork belly, Valpolicella demiglace, "burro acido"

Iron & Fire

Main Courses

SOGLIOLAUS$40.00
crispy breaded Pacific Petrale sole fillet, Caponata Catanese, Sicilian-style "salmoriglio" herb lemon dressing
BRANZINOUS$42.00
pan seared imported Mediterranean sea bass fillet, boccoli medley, Venere black rice, lemon thyme, lemon juice, Calabrian extra virgin olive oil
SCORFANOUS$40.00
stew of pan seared local catch red rock cod, baby octopus, shrimps, bay scallops, imported tomatoes, Sicilian capers, Ligurian Taggiasca olives, basil, fregola sarda
BISTECCAUS$45.00
Great Plains Missouri grass fed 1855 Black Angus NY beeb marinated & pan seared, roaasted yukon gold potatoes, sauteed Brussels sprouts, "salsa verde" herb sauce
MAIALEUS$39.00
grilled all natural Duroc bone in thick pork chop, sous vide, sautéed wild mushroom medey, house cured guanciale, Marsala sauce
GARRETTOUS$42.00
marinated and 12-hour braised grass fed Colorado lamb shank, parsnip medley, Nebbiolo wine reduction
TORTINOUS$26.00
savory pie of Castroville artichokes & homemade ricotta wrapped in a semolina-olive oil dough, arrabiata tomato spicy sauce, frisee lettuce, Grana Padano cheese

Sides

$11

Venere black rice
Grilled Polenta & Grana Padano
Roasted Yukon Potatoes
Sicilian Caponata
Wild mushroom medley
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/ guanciale

What 1,736 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donato&Co. in Berkeley offers an inviting atmosphere with "superb" Italian cuisine and "thoughtful service." The dishes are "beautifully presented," featuring fresh, house-made pasta and unique flavors. While portions can be small, the experience is worth it for special occasions. Reservations are recommended to avoid wait times.

1,736 Reviews

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Deborah
VIP
Sacramento
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No photos, but the presentation of food is definitely Instagram-worthy. We were seated at a communal table for eight, but with only six of us, it was like having our own table. Our server was delightful, efficient and knew the menu. We ordered the radicchio salad to share (big enough for three), squid ink/scallop pasta, branzino and the artichoke torte. All were beautifully plated and delicious. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant. I’m picky, so didn’t have a favorite until last night.
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Maggie
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious and a good value. Excellent service perfect for dinner with friends or a romantic date night.
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Teresa
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s really creative and lovely food and service is perfect and it’s just wonderful
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Kat
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love going here for special occasions. Never disappoints.
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Liz
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely lunch. Everything was delicious. Service was attentive but not over bearing, especially since we were talking/catching up a-lot. Pretty cold, even inside, but it was a very cold day and the place wasn’t very full either.
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Tanner
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They sat us at 2 but told us the kitchen closes at 2:30. It just felt very rushed and disorganized. I don’t understand how I was able to make a reservation when the kitchen is closing so soon after we arrive. Normally when I go to a restaurant I expect them to stay open the entire meal.
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Dave
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I've visited Donato on a couple of occasions... for a birthday and a dinner with friends at the bar. Food is generally tasty but a bit on the pricey side when you add in a few side orders to fill out your meal. The dinner hour gets busy and you will need a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights or have to wait. The food is good but not exceptional. I think Belotti on lower College is where you want to go for exceptional Italian food... but it's harder to get in and reservations need to be made in advance.
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Thomas
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a yummy appetizer and salad, bread with tapenade, two pasta dishes, a carafe of white wine, and two desserts to top it off. Along with a lively conversation it was a fine evening.
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Caroline
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful birthday celebration at Donatos. This is the perfect place for a celebration - there were several other birthdays that night too. We ended up ordering several small and large plates so we could try a lot of different dishes. Each dish was excellent and unique. We especially loved the Baccalao, the charcuterie board, the Mezze pasta and the lamb. Highly recommend!
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Joseph
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and very good service. A bit noisy but overall a very good experience.
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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 1736 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
College Ave
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gianluca Guglielmi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.donatoandco.com/
Phone number
(510) 838-1131

donato&co.

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Miotti Firmino Wine Dinner

MEZZE MANICHE

FETTUCCINE

TORTELLONI

Farm & Fields

UOVOUS$16.00

CASTELFRANCOUS$17.00

GAMBERIUS$25.00

BATTUTAUS$24.00

SCARPETTAUS$19.00

ARANCINIUS$18.00

Salt & Water

VASETTOUS$15.00

PROSCIUTTO di PARMAUS$21.00

PIZZELLEUS$17.00

SOTTO TERRAUS$18.00

SALUMIUS$24.00

BACALÀUS$21.00

Pasta & Co.

PAPPARDELLE VERDIUS$27.00

SPAGHETTI NERIUS$29.00

GNOCCHI e FONDUTAUS$23.00

CAPPELLETTIUS$25.00

FETTUCCINEUS$30.00

MEZZE MANICHEUS$26.00

TORTELLONIUS$24.00

RISOTTOUS$27.00

Iron & Fire

SOGLIOLAUS$40.00

BRANZINOUS$42.00

SCORFANOUS$40.00

BISTECCAUS$45.00

MAIALEUS$39.00

GARRETTOUS$42.00

TORTINOUS$26.00

Sides

Venere black rice

Grilled Polenta & Grana Padano

Roasted Yukon Potatoes

Sicilian Caponata

Wild mushroom medley

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/ guanciale

Overall ratings and reviews

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