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Donatello, Tampa, FL
Donatello, Tampa, FL
Donatello, Tampa, FL
Donatello, Tampa, FL
Donatello, Tampa, FL

Donatello

4.8
4.8
2893 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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

2 people

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
  • 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
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Italian

2,893 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    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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  2. Victoria

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Donatello’s is always a delightful experience The food and service never fail

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. DANNYA

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Anniversary dinner experience. Highly recommend.

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donatello

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
  • 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
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