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donato&co., Berkeley, CA

donato&co.

4.7
4.7
1750 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist,
featuring house made pastas & locally sourced seafood & meats.

Well-situated in Berkeley's lively Elmwood district, Donato & Co. offers rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist.
Chef Donato Scotti has partnered with longtime friend Chef Gianluca Guglielmi to bring his third restaurant concept to the Bay Area.

Anchored by a warm and sophisticated setting with a natural and authentic Italian vibe, the dynamic menu reflects the chefs' culinary philosophies of using fresh, simple ingredients in inventive ways, drawing upon each region of Italy with a sensitivity only natives can express.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gianluca Guglielmi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    College Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 "wonderful atmosphere" with "authentic Italian food expertly prepared." Diners rave about "great cocktails" and "creative pasta dishes." The service is "friendly and attentive," and the restaurant is "perfect for special occasions." While some find it "pricey," the "delicious food" and "lovely ambiance" make it a standout choice in Berkeley.
1,750 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    cocktails very good. appetizer of Scarpetta delicious. risotto not great - should have chosen one of the pastas. Sevice outstanding

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  2. Karen VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful find for well made Italian food! Will return!

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  3. SaskiaW

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food great selection. Best espresso martini in the Bay Area

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  4. Nancy

    San Francisco49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy their pasta but thought we would try their entrees. The lamb shank and the petrale soul were savory and presented well, though a bit more rich than we are accustomed to. The radicchio salad was very good and our desserts were great. Our waiter, Benjamin was really nice as was the maitre d’. A great neighborhood restaurant!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  6. Karen VIP

    Indiana46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  7. Susan VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  8. Bob

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  9. Cheryl Gary

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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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  10. Keiko

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

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

donato&co. is rated 4.7 stars by 1750 OpenTable diners.

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

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2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Ave
  • Area
    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, Contemporary Italian, 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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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