Donatello

Name: Donatello
Address: 232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, 33609
Telephone: (813) 875-6660
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2505 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Every night Guido and Gino Tiozzo welcome you to Donatello, a fine dining restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1984.

Their constant presence and attention to details guarantee that, whether you are dining alone or hosting a large party, you'll be pleased and satisfied by your experience.

Every lady will leave Donatello with a rose on her hand as thanks for being there.

You'll see for yourself that hospitality has ancient roots at Donatello.

The menu is based on century-old Italian recipes and displays Italian specialties; the staff is friendly and professional and the desserts are delicious!

If the night is still young, come and relax at the piano lounge where blues, jazz and every love songs are played at the baby grand. Listen to the music while sipping a drink or dancing with your loved one.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(813) 875-6660

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 875-6660
Website
http://www.donatellotampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Guido and Gino Tiozzo
Private party facilities
Donatello offers private dining for any type of event, business or family. Perfect for presentation dinners, company holiday parties. Birthday parties, anniversary dinners, graduation parties or wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (844) 278-9296

Location
232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
J.F. Kennedy Blvd
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Bus 36 stops in front of the restaurant.
Entertainment
Bar Lounge open Monday through Saturday at 5:00pm, and our entertainment begins around 7:00/7.30pm. Mrs. Kitty at the white baby grand, Majid Shabazz on the drums. Mrs. Kitty played on the same ticket with James Brown and Fats Domino and the pre-show for Dizzy Gillespie. Majid was on the same stage with Mahalia Jackson, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin. They play Tuesday – Friday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ostriche
Fresh Oyster
Avocado and Shrimp
Avocado pear with shrimp and cocktail sauce
Calamari Amalfitana
Squid salad with lemon and garlic vinaigrette
Prosciutto Di Parma Con Melone
Thinly sliced Parma Prosciutto and melon
Terrina Della Casa
House paté
Salmone Di Scozia Affumicato
Freshly cut smoked salmon
Insalata Caprese
Fresh tomato and mozzarella served with basil and vinaigrette
Carpacio Di Filetto
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin w/parmesan, onions & capers
Carpacio Di Salmone
Thinly sliced raw salmon served with arugola and mayonnese
Scampi Cocktail

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Hor D'oeuvres

Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried baby calamari
Cozze Alla Marinara
Fresh mussels sautéed with parsley, garlic & wine-marinara or white wine sauce
Ostriche Gratinate
Fresh oysters cooked in the shell with garlic, breadcrumbs and parsley
Ostriche Foirentina
Fresh oysters cooked with spinach and cheese sauce
Mozzarella Bella
Mozzarella cheese, crisply fried with anchovies
Lumache Farcite
Snails baked in mushroom caps with parsley and garlic butter

Minestre - Soups

Tor Tellini In Brodo Di Pollo
Chicken broth with home-made sausage and ham tortellini
Zuppa Campagnola
Chicken broth with spinach, cheese and whisked egg
Minestrone Alla Milanese
Fresh vegetable soup
Pasta E Fagioli Alla Romana
The classical roman soup of beans and pasta

Insalate - Salads

Cesare
Caesar
Capriccio
House Salad
Broccoli Agro
Broccoli salad

Pasta - Dishes

Agnolotti Freschi Alla Crema
Country style fresh pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta, served with cream cheese
Tagliatelle Alla Kathy
Home-made green noodles with cream, mushrooms, imported Italian ham and a touch of tomato
Cannelloni Donatello
Rolled fresh pasta stuffed with veal, mozzarella, glazed with besciamella and tomato sauce
Linguini Alle Vongole
Linguini with clams in a white or red sauce - a well known classic
Linguini Al Pesto
Linguini in the traditional pesto sauce
Penne Puttanesca
Penne in tomato sauce with capers, olives and anchovies
Tor Tellini Aurora
Home-made tortellini filled with sausage, ham and cheese in tomato sauce with a touch of cream
Capelli D'Angelo Amalfi
Angel hair pasta with tomato and basil
Linguini Al Granchio
Linguini with jumbo crab meat in a white wine or tomato sauce
Linguini All'aragosta
Linguini with line Maine lobster in a light tomato sauce

Pesce - Fish Dishes

Cernia Alla Livornese
Fresh grouper with tomato, onion, capers and black olives
Fritto Misto
Crispy fried scampi. Baby calamari, grouper, scallops and baby zucchini
Scampi Caprese
Scampi cooked with mushrooms, garlic, tomato and white wine
Salmone Alla Stromboli
Fresh poached salmon with shrimp and asparagus in a creamy white wine sauce
Sogliola
Dover sole
Lobster Thermidor
3 lbs. and up

Entrees - Dishes

Pollo Palermitana
Breast of chicken with mushrooms, peppers, tomato and a touch of garlic
Petto Di Pollo Donatello
Chicken breast sautéed and garnished with mushrooms. artichokes and zucchini
Sovrana Di Pollo Emiliana
Chicken breast with eggplant and fontina cheese
Vitello Dolce Vita
Veal scaloppini with imported Italian ham, mushrooms and truffle in a light white wine sauce
Scalopinni Di Vitello Alla Sicula
Veal scaloppini cooked with fresh peppers, oregano, tomato and a touch of garlic
Scalopinni Di Vitello Pulcinella
Veal scaloppini sautéed with prosciutto and fontina cheese
Piccata Al Limone
Veal scaloppini in a light sauce of lemon and butter
Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Veal shank with marrow bone, slowly braised in a delicate sauce, served with saffron risotto
Abbacchio Al Forno Alla Ciociara (For Two)
Rack of lamb seared and baked with mustard and herb breadcrumbs, finished in a rosemary demiglaze sauce
14oz. Fracosta Di Manzo
Sautéed sirloin steak served with sweet peppers, oregano, mushrooms, olives and tomato
14oz. Medaglioni Di Manzo Alla Pizzaiola
Two 7oz. medallions of beef tenderloin, the real Neapolitan way, with garlic, tomato and oregano sauce
14oz. Filetto Gioacchino Rossini
Filet of beef with Madeira sauce and paté
18oz. Nodino Di Vitello
Veal chop sautéed with mushrooms in Marsala wine
32oz. Fiorentina
32oz. Porterhouse grilled with rosemary

Contorni Di Stagione - Fresh Vegetables In Season

Zucchini Fritti
Deep-fried baby zucchini
Asparagi All'agro
Cold asparagus, lemon dressing
Spinaci
Sautéed spinach
Funghi Al Salto
Sliced and sautéed mushrooms
Asparagi Parmigiana
Hot asparagus, butter and cheese

Dolce - Desserts

Tiramisù
Napoleon
one thousand leaves cake
Chocolate mousse cake
Apple Tart
Ricotta Cheese cake
w/ fruit of the season
White Chocolate and raspberry creme brulée

What 2,505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best birthday dinner ever!
MM
MichelleM
Tampa
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had such a lovely evening celebrating my birthday. Excellent food with impeccable service as always. ❤️
VO
VeronicaO
Tampa
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!!!
TB
TammyB
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful as remembered however I would have preferred to leave the lounge as a cocktail area for drinks and dancing. Unfortunately there were people eating in the lounge which added to more chaos and less space to unwind. It wasn’t very intimate
A
Aminnesotavisitor
Tampa
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is wonderfully quiet and conducive to conversation. The wait staff, especially Silvio and David, outstanding, polite and helpful. Excellent cocktails so kudos to the bartender. The veal is the best in Tampa.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got there early and they seated us right away, so that was nice. We ordered some wine and yummy appetizers and main entrees. I liked when we had a question about a food item, our waiter was able to give us details, it helped us make some decisions on what to eat. It did take awhile for the food to arrive and I figured it was busy, so I just chatted with my husband. When we placed our dessert order, they gave it to us for free for the wait. That was very generous of them, everything turned out great.
MM
MichelleM
Tampa
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with exceptional service as always
LM
LuisM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A true Tampa classic. Each and every time we go, we receive exceptional service and with a true, five star Italian meal. All and all, one of the finest dining experiences in town.
m
miklbatt
Tampa
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you go there you must try the beef tenderloin medalions. So tender you can cut with a fork. This our place to go for our birthdays and other important dates
MM
MarthaM
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food and ambience were wonderful as always. However, the waiter service this time around was below par. Knowing that it was a special occasion situation and the service was super delayed, the waiter barely ever came by the table and the food was not delivered timely.
DM
DavidM
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Donatello’s was great food and service I’ll come back
J
John
Tampa
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The price of the items is unbelievably high compared to many other Italian restaurants of similar caliber we generally visit. We don't mind paying a little higher, but the food needs to be of higher quality.
CM
CindyMc
Baltimore
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and services were wonderful!
KK
KathyK
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Donatello's is always a memorable dining experience. We had a party of 10 and everyone was very happy. The food, service and atmosphere are always top notch. I highly recommend Donatello's!
DC
DonnC
Tampa
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Awesome as always One of my top 5 in Tampa
TT
ToddT
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have a new favorite restaurant in all of Florida! Absolutely phenomenal!
M
Mojo
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
We enjoyed a very special anniversary dinner here. Special place for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, so fresh. I’m typically sensitive to pasta due to the gluten but had a whole pasta meal, tiramisu and bread and didn’t have any stomach sensitivities which was phenomenal. The service was great too, they did not make us feel pressured to finish our meal and leave asap like most restaurants but instead they were timely to remove plates when we finished and refill our glasses before they were low, extremely attentive.
OA
OliviaA
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was 5-stars! The owner, Gino, greeted us with champagne for our anniversary and checked on us several times. The food was insane. I highly recommend this place. Really cool atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place always amazes me. Not o it is the service awesome, but they seem to always sit us where we got engaged!!! Just spectacular and made our anniversary extra special!
M
Mike
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service always
JK
JodiK
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience1
The three of us were seated at a table for two. All around us were two people at tables for four. The people next to us had a dog. The veal chop was undercooked. Won’t ever go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect booth. They heard it was my girls birthday so impromptu singing with lemon cake was cute. Wine markup was 10x on many red wines was overkill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Very good and right now very expensive
MB
MonicaB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian in town. My family has been coming here for 30+ years!
JM
JohnM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was another special dinner joined by my mom, brother and sisters. Food was prepared by the table. Very well cooked, delicious and served to nine of us at the same time. The Wait staff was old school, efficient and personable-making sure my 93 year old mom was having a great time. We closed with desserts and roses for the ladies. Magical.
WL
WendyL
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the time you walk in until you leave the service is amazing. The food was served hot and was delicious.
F
Foodiefan24
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply perfect as always!
F
Fuzzy57
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food never stops giving! This particular night it was incredibly delicious
GH
GregoryH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will return in future to enjoy this wonderful place again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another amazing experience
PC
PatriciaC
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from start to finish! Gino greets you at the door as if you are family. This was our 1st time at Donatello (& definitely not our last!) and he made us feel like Regulars. We were seated quickly at the best table I saw (back corner facing the dining area). Silvio was a delight to help us and the food was amazing! We just returned from the Amalfi Coast so were eager to see how this stood up to "the original" & dang they did a fabulous job! Two perfectly crafted dirty martinis was a great way to start. The Caprese (prefer without dressing, but this was fabulous) and oysters Fiorentina were amazing! But the oysters took the lead with that cheesy sauce OMG!!! Onto enteees, I totally loved the egg & spinach fettuccine with mushrooms, garlic & olive oil. So simple yet perfect! Hubby had the tortellini but added bolognese because he wanted a red sauce. Loved it! Silvio recommended a beautiful Barolo to accompany our meal and it was so good! we went home and ordered several bottles for the house! Started to wrap up with chocolate mousse cake, cappuccino and really authentic limoncello. Salute Donatello, Grazie mile!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From when you walk in , you can see the history and the love on the pictures on the wall , greeted by Gino , with his smile and embrace makes you feel Italian. I highly recommend Donatellos for your true Italian experience. The food is amazing Thank you Gino
B
Bella01
Tampa
136 reviews
vip
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The GF fettuccine Bolognese with mozzarella was delicious!!! Service always perfect!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation for 730 and was not seated until 8 PM and then it took them about another 30 minutes to even hand us our menus or see a waiter. After we asked multiple times. We decided to leave after waiting an hour to be seated or see a menu and while we were leaving the restaurant the manager said that is a normal time for us to wait.
PM
PattiM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From Chicago, first time here and heard lots about this place. OMG!!! Was my first reaction. Fabulous host, great service, lovely ambiance and the food…. Absolutely delicious. Eating in the lounge - highly recommended for the full affect - MUSIC!
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Wawa
Tampa
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful special occasion restaurant. Hasn’t been back in many years. Food and service was excellent, as always. Only complaint was the restaurant was not crowded and would of appreciated being seated a little more spread out in the restaurant. We actually had to move our table over so my husband could comfortably get out. Also, there were 3 large parties seated around our table of 3. Very loud. We had a bit of a hard time having a conversation. Singing happy birthday in Italian and roses for the ladies when leaving were wonderful touches. Will be back.
AH
AHorseor2
Tampa
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
THE BEST Italian in Tampa Bay!! Excellent service makes it greater!!
C
Colleenp
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fantastic meal and experience! The Veal Dolce Vita is a new favorite!
C
Chris
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 stars on every level!

FAQs

Donatello offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 875-6660.

Donatello is rated 4.8 stars by 2505 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(813) 875-6660

232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609

Additional information

Cross street
J.F. Kennedy Blvd
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Bus 36 stops in front of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Guido and Gino Tiozzo
Entertainment
Bar Lounge open Monday through Saturday at 5:00pm, and our entertainment begins around 7:00/7.30pm. Mrs. Kitty at the white baby grand, Majid Shabazz on the drums. Mrs. Kitty played on the same ticket with James Brown and Fats Domino and the pre-show for Dizzy Gillespie. Majid was on the same stage with Mahalia Jackson, Count Basie, Aretha Franklin. They play Tuesday – Friday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.donatellotampa.com/
Phone number
(813) 875-6660
Private party facilities
Donatello offers private dining for any type of event, business or family. Perfect for presentation dinners, company holiday parties. Birthday parties, anniversary dinners, graduation parties or wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (844) 278-9296

Donatello

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Cesare Salad

Lobster Thermidor

Tiramisù

Antipasti Freddi - Cold Hor D'oeuvres

Ostriche

Avocado and Shrimp

Calamari Amalfitana

Prosciutto Di Parma Con Melone

Terrina Della Casa

Salmone Di Scozia Affumicato

Insalata Caprese

Carpacio Di Filetto

Carpacio Di Salmone

Scampi Cocktail

Antipasti Caldi - Hot Hor D'oeuvres

Calamari Fritti

Cozze Alla Marinara

Ostriche Gratinate

Ostriche Foirentina

Mozzarella Bella

Lumache Farcite

Minestre - Soups

Tor Tellini In Brodo Di Pollo

Zuppa Campagnola

Minestrone Alla Milanese

Pasta E Fagioli Alla Romana

Insalate - Salads

Cesare

Capriccio

Broccoli Agro

Pasta - Dishes

Agnolotti Freschi Alla Crema

Tagliatelle Alla Kathy

Cannelloni Donatello

Linguini Alle Vongole

Linguini Al Pesto

Penne Puttanesca

Tor Tellini Aurora

Capelli D'Angelo Amalfi

Linguini Al Granchio

Linguini All'aragosta

Pesce - Fish Dishes

Cernia Alla Livornese

Fritto Misto

Scampi Caprese

Salmone Alla Stromboli

Sogliola

Lobster Thermidor

Entrees - Dishes

Pollo Palermitana

Petto Di Pollo Donatello

Sovrana Di Pollo Emiliana

Vitello Dolce Vita

Scalopinni Di Vitello Alla Sicula

Scalopinni Di Vitello Pulcinella

Piccata Al Limone

Ossobuco Alla Milanese

Abbacchio Al Forno Alla Ciociara (For Two)

14oz. Fracosta Di Manzo

14oz. Medaglioni Di Manzo Alla Pizzaiola

14oz. Filetto Gioacchino Rossini

18oz. Nodino Di Vitello

32oz. Fiorentina

Contorni Di Stagione - Fresh Vegetables In Season

Zucchini Fritti

Asparagi All'agro

Spinaci

Funghi Al Salto

Asparagi Parmigiana

Dolce - Desserts

Tiramisù

Napoleon