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donato&co., Berkeley, CA

donato&co.

4.6 (1784)
$31 to $50
Italian
2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 1,784 people are saying

donato&co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donato&Co. offers "consistently great food" and "excellent service," making it a standout choice for Italian cuisine lovers. Guests rave about its "homemade pasta" and "excellent wine list." The restaurant's "comfortable atmosphere" and attentive staff create a welcoming dining experience, perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal with friends.
1,784 Reviews
  1. Betsy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place for great Italian food, besides Florence.

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  2. Rashana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Donato ! Consistently great food and excellent service !

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  3. Patti

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service… everything was excellent. We always have a lovely time when we go to Donatos. Well worth the money.

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  4. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the prix fixe menu and the first course, a mix of fish salads, was excellent. Pasta main interesting mix of English peas and artichoke. Fresh pasta is so delicate it probably could have been slightly less cooked. Dessert of Italian cheesecake also good. Service attentive but it was the very end of the night so it got a bit casual.

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  5. Bill

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch Italian food, with homemade pasta, lots of organic ingredients, great service and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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  6. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Graduation celebration for my daughter was terrific. The food, service, and overall experience was great. Highly recommended.

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  7. Gregory VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food as usual, but the service was off. Perhaps they were understaffed. Usually the service is great. I will go back again, but my partner won't so I'll have to wait until he is out of town.

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  8. Adrian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner for 6 on Saturday night. Arrived at the reservation time. Had to wait 15 mins for table, standing around. Table on either side had a baby who both decided to let their presence known. Also 2 graduation parties in the house. Slow service for drink and to order food. English not first language of our sever, had repeat order several times and in the end point it out. Food was good, not exceptional as during previous visits. Slow in service to order refills. Fourth time visiting, this time underwhelmed for food and below par service.

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  9. SonomaGourmet

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Friendly service. Great menu choices. Excellent wine list wonderful deserts. We devoured everything with pleasure!

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  10. William

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fully enjoyed a late evening dinner with an old work friend. I like the location, ambiance, service and the food. Thanks.

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FAQs

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 4.6 stars by 1784 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for donato&co.

2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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