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donato&co., Berkeley, CA

donato&co.

4.7
4.7
1769 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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

Experiences

  • Wine Dinner with Contesa - Vigne e Vini

    $90.00 per person

    May 9, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening with Franco Pasetti, winemaker of the historic Contesa estate in Abruzzo. Discover bold Montepulciano, fresh Trebbiano, and more — all paired with a menu inspired by the land that shaped them. ---Menu including wine pairing $90--- -only menu $70 - only wines $32- 1) Antipastini Misti -Fiadoni al Formaggio - pecorino cheese mini “calzoni” -Farro, Fave, Carciofi - emmer wheat, fava beans & artichoke salad -Pizz’onde - small fried pizza dough, spicy salame, tomato & mozzarella ~~~ Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2023 Contesa - Vigne e Vini ~~~ 2) Scrippelle ‘Mbusse -crepe rolls, pecorino “rigatino” cheese, reduced chicken broth ~~~ Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2022 - Contesa - Vigne e Vini ~~~ 3) Pallotte Cacio e Ova -egg & cheese balls with tomato, onion, red bell pepper & basil sauce ~~~ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021 - Contesa - Vigne e Vini ~~~ 4) Arrosticini d’Agnello, Cime di Rapa, Patate -grilled Oregon lamb meat skewers, broccoli rabe, yukon gold potatoes ~~~ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Nerone” Riserva DOC 2020 - Contesa - Vigne e Vini ~~~ 5) Parrozzo Abruzzese -almond & semolina, chocolate covered cake; saffron creme anglaise
    Wine Dinner with Contesa - Vigne e Vini Photo
  • FESTA della MAMMA - Mother's Day at Donato & Co.

    $68.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day the Italian Way! Gather the family and treat Mom to a warm, delicious meal — because she deserves the very best, today and always. ___FOUR COURSES -- $68___ ~~Verdure di Primavera su Crema di Parmigiano-Reggiano - 17~~ a medley of California green organic spring vegetables, creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese sauce, extra virgin olive oil ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~Casonsei alla Bergamasca - 25~~ homemade ravioli filled with sausage, mortadella, prosciutto & amaretti crumbs; seasoned with brown butter, sage & Grana Padano cheese --or-- ~~Ravioli di Ricotta, Asparagi e Baccala` - 25~~ homemade ricotta & mascarpone ravioli, green asparagus, salted cod flakes, organic butter, fresh aromatic herbs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~Cotoletta alla Bolognese - 33~~ crispy breaded Duroc pork loin, imported prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano; roasted Yukon gold potato, sauteed spinach --or-- ~~Rotolini di Solgliola e Gamberi, Crema di Patate, Carciofi - 35~~ locally caught petrale sole, all natural shrimps, roasted Castroville artichokes, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~Frangipane alla Fragola, Sorbetto alla Fragola - 14~~ Soft almond & butter, strawberry jam cake cake, Swanton farms strawberry sorbet
    FESTA della MAMMA - Mother's Day at Donato & Co. Photo

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What 1,769 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donato&Co. delivers "authentic Italian food" with a "beautifully crafted" prix fixe menu that's a fan favorite. Known for its "amazing service" and "lovely atmosphere," it's ideal for both special occasions and casual dining. The pasta dishes and "great cocktails" consistently impress, making it a local gem in Berkeley.

1,769 Reviews
  1. Jill VIP

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, fresh, tasty...my fave restaurant in The East Bay! Staff is so attentive and nice! Five Stars!

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  2. Tim

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it, thank you to the hosts giving us a great table !

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  3. Michael

    Yosemite3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Familiar local restaurant with excellent Italian cuisine and dynamite service, although on a night when business was slow. We'll continue to eat there regularly.

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  4. John VIP

    San Francisco66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returning customer. Been a while since our last visit ... and don't know why. Was reminded how good the food and service is at this restaurant. The pasta's offered on the menu are fresh and spectacular, with the Carbonara one of the best. Enjoyed the lunch sandwich as well. Highly recommended.

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  5. Tom VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They were iut if spaghetti. No Itslian restaursnt ever dhould runnout of spaghetti

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  6. James VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pasta and specials keep the menu fresh. Last night we both had the prix fixe menu which was outstanding.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Margaret

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm now a fan of the prix fixe menu when it is offered; the courses were beautifully crafted and delicious on Easter Sunday. Donato remains a favorite place to eat.

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  8. Kris

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter lunch was amazing! We keep going back to donato & co. and are never disappointed.

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  9. Simonetta

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, authentic Italian food, prepared and served with care.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Shannon

    San Francisco77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday celebration with my family. Jason, the manager, was extremely welcoming. Our table was perfect, all food was delicious, and our server, Alex, was terrific! Tried some Amaros that were new to us and had a great discussion about them. It is delightful to have such a gem of a restaurant within walking distance. We take our out-of-town visitors here, too!

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.7 stars by 1769 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 37 times today
Experiences are available.
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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