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

2893 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 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
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: (813) 875-6660

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 2,893 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
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Great for fine wines
Tampa
Romantic
Tampa
Italian

2,893 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
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1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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Wasn’t what I expected. It was no good as far as the service and the hospitality. Wouldn’t recommend it to anyone to go there to be honest. Crazy price points and the food wasn’t even all that -_-
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Victoria
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
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Donatello’s is always a delightful experience The food and service never fail
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WmBC
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good, service was fast and courteous
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LiSandraW
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We celebrated my son's 16th birthday on this day. The service was excellent, the food was very good and the ambiance was what I expected a high-end restaurant would be. The complimentary valet was a pleasant surprise since typically we are charged a fee to valet at many other places. We were greeted at the door as soon as we walked in and felt welcomed. Overall we did have a great time celebrating his birthday. The wait staff was very quick, efficient, and professional.They were knowledgeable on what to recommend and the specials for the day. The place was packed and they still managed to check on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying our meal and drinks were refilled. My only very minor issue was that the noise level was high and it was challenging to hear others at the table when we were talking. Everyone in the restaurant was laughing and having a wonderful time and so were we, it just got a little difficult to hear each other at our table since everyone was so loud. I would recommend this place.
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Amanda
Tampa
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with family visiting for the holiday weekend. Everyone loved it!! The atmosphere, the food, the service, you can’t miss. Added plus with the jazz bar!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Food is amazing, and service is outstanding!
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RobertM
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each time we dine at Donatello"s we find the quality and level of service to be outstanding.
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Miller
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
$70 for a piece of fish - quite outrageous. But all was nice. Certainly only a special occasion restaurant :)
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service and a very warm atmosphere!! Have lived in Tampa since 84 and can’t believe I hadn’t been here before, will definitely go back!!
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Jeff
Tampa
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Great food. Consistently a wonderful evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding along with the service. I will be coming here again and again
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food at Donatello is always delicious and the staff is like no other. One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa Bay
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Receiving the warmest greeting upon arrival, we were seated quickly. The room was full of many happy Diners and tuxedo clad waiters, several speaking Italian. We loved sitting near one of the hot plates where food is finished on the floor to ensure the correct temperature for serving. We split the Caesar, and ordered fettuccine bolognese and sausage tortellini with peas and a delicate cream sauce. However the Neapolitan cake was the grand finale. Our waiter cut it for us like his grandmother taught him in Italy, so as not to destroy the top layer of crust
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DANNYA
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Anniversary dinner experience. Highly recommend.
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Kakhi
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing evening! Always a marvelous experience.
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DavidD
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As expected, the service was phenomenal. The food was delicious and the ambience was everything we hoped for. This was for our 30th Anniversary and they treated us extra special and it was very much appreciated. We expected a special evening and they delivered.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic Italian and it’s hard to beat! Service is outstanding also!
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JohnL
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd time eating at Donetello’s. We were in Tampa for a flight to Phoenix. The food was outstanding and the service over the top good. I highly recommend this place for Italian food, when in Tampa!
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chughesin
Indiana
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were wonderful. One of the best places I can think to go on a special night.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely time sitting at the bar for dinner! Enjoyed the music as well!
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Tampadiner
Tampa
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food, and atmosphere were just right. This is a perfect place to take out of town visitors staying near the airport. Nice to avoid all the chain restaurants and introduce them to a lovely Tampa tradition. Of course it is a perfect place any time! The food is wonderful. And thank you for the beautiful red rose.
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Ryan
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Italian restaurant in Tampa! It’s perfect every time!
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Agust
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
It is a classic restaurant, pleasant decoration, but we found the atmosphere boring, and the prices very high for the type of food offered. The food is really very good.
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jeans
Tampa
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Donatello never disappoints! My favorite restaurant in Tampa!
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KenR
Orlando
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great evening out dining at Donatello’s.
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JamesM
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian fare with great service. Live music in the next room. Great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food is always amazing and the service is unbeatable.
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Tomg
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, as always Fine dining, great atmosphere, attentive service, excellent food Try the oysters Fiorentina
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AdolphF
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place, food, and service was absolutely amazing. It is definitely a place that I hope to eat again, real soon.
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kerryh
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Donatello’s has been around for as long as they have b/c they haven’t changed. The food and the service is amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome authentic home cooked Italian food. Great service.
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PaulR
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. Definitely pricey, but a great experience.
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JaniceF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Penne putanesca and chocolate mousse cake were both fantastic!
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Bella01
Tampa
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is always excellent. Dinner was delicious. I love the Caesar salad and pasta with bolognese was great.
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Anonymous
New York Area
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old-school Italian with amazing food and service. A must when you're in Tampa! Miss Kitty is wonderful at the piano.
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garyr
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every aspect of the experience reflects elegance, respect of the diner. Truly top notch .
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Caesar is my absolute favorite and the crab linguini was absolutely delicious.
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PeterB
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old school romantic ambiance. Excellent table side service.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Selected one of the homemade past dishes. A bit limited on the choices for this. Great pasta flavor but the Peas were not fresh and prosciutto was more like ham… there were elements of great but room for improvement. Great service and ambiance.
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BruceR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst experience for dinner I’ve ever had. Would not recommend nor would we be back.
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FAQs

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

Donatello is rated 4.8 stars by 2893 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 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Price
$50 and over
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: (813) 875-6660

Donatello

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Cesare Salad

Chocolate mousse cake

Capriccio

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

Chocolate mousse cake

Apple Tart