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Donatello, Tampa, FL

Donatello

4.7
4.7
3282 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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Dining areas

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.
  • Location
    232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining

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What 3,282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tampa

    Romantic

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donatello offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "outstanding service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "romantic atmosphere" and "classic old-school charm." While some find the prices high, many believe it's "worth it for a special occasion." A Tampa staple since 1984, it's consistently praised for its "exceptional" quality and service.

3,282 Reviews

  1. Christy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered this gem several years ago. Whenever we are in Florida we visit this awesome restaurant. Vacationing in Orlando this tome but still made the extra hour trip to eat here

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  2. jose

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for anniversary dinner. The pasta was great and the filet steak was outstanding l.

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  3. Arnaldo

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant experience in Tampa! I highly recommend this institution

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  4. Bret

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    What we thought would be a relaxed Italian-style dining experience of elevated quality was actually a 45-60 minute rushed event of average dishes available just about anywhere. The bread was stale, the calamari and clams appetizers were Olive Garden quality. The carbonara and tortellini alla panna were good but not memorable. Our lamb chops for two were very good, perfectly cooked and tender but somewhat overpowered by the sauce. The accompaniments, however, were an almost un-cuttable lump of broccoli and a half of a tomato, which was very unappealing. Service was impersonal and hurried and we did not know who our server was for about the first 10 minutes.

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  5. Frank

    VIP

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service . Everyone is always so friendly and accommodating.

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  6. Jeffrey

    Tampa

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family in town for the Holidays - they all insist on a visit to Donatello’s. Food was excellent as always. Service was superb. Continues to be our favorite restaurant.

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  7. Gabriela

    VIP

    Tampa

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to give Dontello's another chance after a previous subpar experience, but unfortunately, encountered similar issues this time. Despite arriving on time for our reservation, we waited over 25 minutes for our table. This was particularly challenging as my mother has difficulty standing, and there were no available seating options during the wait, making it quite uncomfortable for her. Once seated, service fell short of expectations. It took a considerable amount of time for our server to bring menus and take our order. Throughout the meal, the server was noticeably inattentive, failing to inform us of any specials or engage with us about the menu. We frequently had to flag down other servers just to request drinks, water, a dessert menu, and the bill. While the food remains excellent, the level of service does not align with the premium prices. For a restaurant of this caliber, the service should be significantly better. If you enjoy the cuisine, I would recommend opting for takeout instead to avoid the disappointment of the dine-in experience.

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  8. Teri

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Have eaten here a few times, but due to the holiday, service was way too slow...over an hour to get the food ordered while much larger parties demanded all the attention. Food normally ordered was way off, again probably due to understaffing and way too may bookings for one evening. I don't mind paying for an overly priced tiny portion of pasta, but not if its exectued poorly. They are usually a good restaurant but for now I am disappointed and will look elsewhere for higher end Italian. Disappointed!

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  9. Lynn

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an incredible restaurant. We love coming here and will be every Christmas Eve.

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  10. Amy

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great as always. Our server seemed quite rushed and skipped over offering wine lists, etc when we sat down- not offering suggestions or asking questions. Atypical of past experiences.

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FAQs

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

Donatello is rated 4.7 stars by 3282 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donatello

232 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    J.F. Kennedy Blvd
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining
  • 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.

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