Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Berkeley
donato&co., Berkeley, CA

donato&co.

4.7
4.7
1755 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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.

Restaurants you may also like

View all

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

What 1,755 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donato&Co. offers an authentic Italian dining experience in Berkeley with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The menu features creative and well-prepared dishes, perfect for a romantic evening or a gathering with friends. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a great selection of cocktails and wines.
1,755 Reviews
  1. Marlene VIP

    San Francisco106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All four of us ordered differenly. My pasta dish with mushrooms was delish. The risotto divine, the fish beautiful, and the other pasta great. No dessert for us. Too full.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Marc

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time and the food was delicious. I was hoping they had rabbit on the menu but they didn't (only complaint). We had a large party and the spaced was very accommodating.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Penny

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donato Co. has been a delightful ethnic cuisine for us while in Berkeley. We appreciate the waitstaff knowing their menu without hesitation and expertise and with expressed passion! They go that extra mile to assure the dining experience is consistent, and enjoyable that brings the flavors of Italy home to the pallet! gioia al mio cuore! grazie

    Is this helpful?

  4. ElyseK VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, casual and delicious meal. Nice atmosphere - authentic Italian food and lively atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kim and Scott VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff always make us feel like we are part of the Donato family. If you are looking for an incredible food and excellent service, can’t recommend this outstanding experience enough.

    Is this helpful?

  6. James VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    cocktails very good. appetizer of Scarpetta delicious. risotto not great - should have chosen one of the pastas. Sevice outstanding

    Is this helpful?

  7. Karen VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful find for well made Italian food! Will return!

    Is this helpful?

  8. SaskiaW

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food great selection. Best espresso martini in the Bay Area

    Is this helpful?

  9. Nancy

    San Francisco49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy their pasta but thought we would try their entrees. The lamb shank and the petrale soul were savory and presented well, though a bit more rich than we are accustomed to. The radicchio salad was very good and our desserts were great. Our waiter, Benjamin was really nice as was the maitre d’. A great neighborhood restaurant!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. The service was unusually slow, with our server appearing overwhelmed and neglecting to check on us. As for the food, it failed to meet expectations; the flavors were bland and lacked creativity, making the dishes feel mediocre at best. Overall, I left feeling that it wasn't worth the time or money, and I wouldn’t consider returning in the future.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

donato&co. offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. donato&co. also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 838-1131.

donato&co. is rated 4.7 stars by 1755 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 20 times today
Google Map for donato&co.

2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Ave
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo