Donato&co. - Berkeley

The service was excellent, with the host being attentive and the waitstaff well-informed about the menu. The food was prepared beautifully, and the portion size... read more The service was excellent, with the host being attentive and the waitstaff well-informed about the menu. The food was prepared beautifully, and the portion sizes were just right. I especially liked the creative way they presented the bill, resembling a book. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and appreciated that we could have a conversation, even though the restaurant was full. We plan to return and bring friends to enjoy the experience together.

This is a wonderful spot for a family dinner. The food and special drinks were fantastic. The waiter was friendly and very professional. read more This is a wonderful spot for a family dinner. The food and special drinks were fantastic. The waiter was friendly and very professional.

The ratings speak for themselves. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and I can't wait to return! read more The ratings speak for themselves. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and I can't wait to return!

Great food, responsive service, and a relatively quiet environment. I will go back on my next trip to Berkeley. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinn... read more Great food, responsive service, and a relatively quiet environment. I will go back on my next trip to Berkeley. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section

Not bad but not great either. I have been to Donato twice now. My first experience was good, but my more recent experience was so so, and left an unpleasant tas... read more Not bad but not great either. I have been to Donato twice now. My first experience was good, but my more recent experience was so so, and left an unpleasant taste both literally and figuratively. Everyone was nice and welcoming, but the food service was surprisingly slow, and my order had meat when I specifically requested vegetarian options for religious reasons. Italian cuisine is normally very accommodating towards vegetarians, and Donato's menu is surprisingly meat filled, almost intentionally so. That said, given that this is a Berkeley restaurant, and how many people have dietary restrictions, I am surprised how difficult the menu is to interpret. I don't plan on returning anytime soon. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Vegetarian offerings: Not sure Vegetarian options: Not well labeled, no vegetarian options in the entrees. Dietary restrictions: Do not recommend