Donato Enoteca

4.5

2830 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Set in the heart of downtown Redwood City, Donato Enoteca offers true and honest contemporary Italian cuisine from Executive Chef Donato Scotti that changes weekly determined by the freshest available seasonal produce. Homemade pastas, wood-burning oven pizzas, meat and fish courses are available, executed in an authentic yet modern way. The menu spans every region of Italy and incorporates artisanal products, such as fresh imported burrata, prosciutto, grappa and olive oil. Other in-house specialties include sausages, mostarda and lamb prosciutto. The wine list focuses on smaller-production boutique wineries from Italy, California and France.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 701-1000
Website
http://www.donatoenoteca.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Donato Scotti
Catering
Please contact our event director Krista Merlino at (650) 4545644 or the restaurant directly for more details.
Private party facilities
Please contact our event director Krista Merlino at (650) 4545644 or the restaurant directly for more details.

Location
1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Area
Redwood City
Cross Street
Middlefield and Main
Parking details
public parking available in very close proximity<br />city valet parking available on Friday and Saturday
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

Wine Dinner with Cantina del Pino Winery
US$125.00 per person
19 Feb 2025 only
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the Cantina del Pino Winery. A long family history of growing Nebbiolo grapes coupled with a great appreciation for the soil of Barbaresco underpins the qualities of the wine made by Cantina del Pino. "We make our wines out of the classic Piedmontese grape varietals: Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto". The Vacca family has been living and working the vines at Cantina del Pino, one of the oldest estates in Barbaresco, since the 1920s when Giuseppe Vacca, bought the property from his friend, the legendary agronomist and director of the Royal Enological School in Alba, Domizio Cavazza. Branching out from the legendary Produttori del Barbaresco Cooperative in 1997, Cantina del Pino approach to wine making is rooted in a deep appreciation for the land manifested in gentle processes that allow the particularities of the soil to become tangible in the wines they are making. Reserve your spot for this unforgettable experience. Cost: $125 per person - Not including tax and gratuity (no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event) Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
GIRO PIZZA a new endless pizza experience
Multiple dates available
"Giro Pizza" A NEW ENDLESS PIZZA EXPERIENCE AT DONATO ENOTECA Every Sunday from 4pm, starting on August 4th. All the pizza that you can eat. $30 per person. Kids half price. Not including tax and gratuity. Enjoy an unlimited selection of our different styles of pizzas and toppings, both meat and vegetarian options available. 2 person minimum. Dine in only. No splitting. No sharing. No to-go
Wine Dinner with Renato Ratti Winery
US$145.00 per person
27 Feb 2025 only
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the legendary Renato Ratti Winery. For more than 50 years, the name Ratti has been indissolubly tied to Barolo. Today, Ratti Winery in La Morra produces the classic wines of the Langhe district, fully respecting the philosophy established by the founder, Renato Ratti." With special guest Pietro Ratti, owner and son of the iconic Renato Ratti, we’ll explore the legacy of this historic estate. Reserve your spot for this unforgettable experience. Cost: $145 per person - Not including tax and gratuity (no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event) Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)

Offers

Aperitivo Hour at Donato Enoteca
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:30 - 17:00,Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 17:30,Fri - Sat - 15:30 - 17:00
Please join us for Italian hour happy Aperitivi Selection of craft cocktails and small bites Tue-Thu 3:30 to 5:30 and Fri-Sun 3:30 to 5 | Only bar area and bar patio

Popular dishes

Polenta Taragna e FunghiUS$16.00
Imported coarse milled polenta with assortment of artisan cheeses, mixed seasonal wild mushrooms & wine garlic parsley sauce
Salumi Fatti In CasaUS$23.00
Sampling, house made salumi & charcuterie, pickles, marinated olives
Scarpetta di Burrata PuglieseUS$19.00
Imported burrata Pugliese, San Marzano tomato " fonduta", house made focaccia
Calamari e FagioliUS$18.00
Grilled Monterey Bay calamari with ‘Bianchi di Spagna’ beans Arugula salad & citrus dressing
Polette di AgnelloUS$17.00
Oven baked domestic lamb sausage "Polpette" with caciocavallo cheese, broccoli rabe, spicy tomato sauce & focaccia bread
Insalata InvernaleUS$16.00
Medley of organic sliced radicchio variety, celery roots, carrots, Jelich farm quince, pork "guanciale", soft boiled egg & "balsamico" shallot dressing
Insalata Biete e RucolaUS$15.00
Organic wood burning oven roasted golden beets, wild arugula, sweet red onions, "ricotta salata", candied walnuts & lemon mustard dressing

Paste Fatte in Casa e Risotti

Homemade Pasta and Risotto

Tonnarelli al Nero di SeppiaUS$25.00
Fresh tonnarelli pasta with Monterey bay calamari, squid ink sauce, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, Calabrian peppers & bottarga
Risotto e Pancia di MaialeUS$27.00
Carnali risotto parmigiana, crispy Niman Ranch pork belly, Savoy cabbage, demi-glace sauce
Bigoli e CodaUS$26.00
"Bigoli" pasta with Nebbiolo braised oxtail & asparagus
Foiade di FunghiUS$23.00
Organic buckwheat pasta, mixed wild mushrooms, garlic, parsley & Grana Padano
Ravioli Bergamaschi "Scarpinocc"US$23.00
Traditional Bergamo ravioli of wild greens & Taleggio Vero, brown butter sauce, crispy sunchokes
Agnolotti del PlinUS$25.00
House made small ravioli "del plin" of three meats: sausage,veal, rabbit, tomato & onion sauce
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$19.00
House made tagliatelle pasta in a sausage, veal, tomato & onion sauce
Spaghetti PomodoroUS$17.00
Housemade spaghetti pasta with tomato sauce and garlic

Pizza dal Forno a Legna

Woodfire Oven Pizza

Salsiccia e FunghiUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, homemade spicy sausage, wild mushroom & mozzarella
MargheritaUS$19.00
Tomato sauce, basil, oregano & fresh mozzarella
Guanciale, Radicchio e GorgonzolaUS$21.00
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, crispy pork "guanciale", braised radicchio & sweet gorgonzola
San Daniele, Zucca e CipolleUS$24.00
24 month aged San Daniele prosciutto, delicata squash, roasted sweet onions and aceto balsamico
Nduja, Patate, Pomodorini e RucolaUS$23.00
House cured nduja sausage, cherry tomatoes, sliced Yukon potatoes, wild arugula

Pesce e Carne

Seafood and Meat

Sottocoste BrasateUS$40.00
Braised bone-in short ribs in red wine, herbs & root vegetables, mixed winter greens, polenta "Taragna"
Agnello in PadellaUS$38.00
Sautéed Colorado lamb loin, Umbrian lentils & oven roasted organic fennel, lamb demi-glace sauce
Branzino e FagioliUS$38.00
Grilled Mediterranean Sea bass filet, cannellini beans purèe, broccolini di Ciccio, garlic “gnocco alla Romana”
Pollo Arrosto in TeciaUS$32.00
Terra cotta roasted natural free range Mary's chicken, Yukon potatoes, Bosane olives & oregano

Contorni

Side Dishes

Uovo d'AnatraUS$11.00
Duck egg, winter greens, Grana Padano cheese
Cavolfiore US$14.00
Wood burning oven roasted organic cauliflower olives tapenade & Arrabiata sauce
CavolettiUS$9.00
Sautéed Brussel sprouts, garlic, rosemary & Pecorino cheese
Erbe InvernaliUS$9.00
Sautèed winter greens, Calabrian peppers & olive oil

You Be the Chef!

We give you the pasta, the sauce, the cheese and the instructions how to prepare it a home. Will keep frozen for 6 months

UBTC Tagliatelle BologneseUS$48.00
UBTC Spaghetti PomodoroUS$44.00
UBTC Agnolotti Del PlinUS$56.00
UBTC Ravioli Bergamaschi "Scarpinocc"US$56.00
UBTC Foiade di FunghiUS$52.00
UBTC Bigoli E CodaUS$60.00
UBTC Mix SaladUS$30.00
UBTC Pizzaiolo KitUS$40.00
4 dough balls, tomato sauce, mozarellaa and choice of 1 topping. Please indicate in Special Request before checkout: mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, arugula, nduja, asparagus, salami, salami, salsiccia, olives. Additional toppings will be $3)

Dolci

Dessert

Cioccolato Fondente e NoccioleUS$14.00
Warm chocolate hazelnut cake served with vanilla bean gelato
Panna Cotta alla LavandaUS$12.00
Lavender scented panna cotta, caramel sauce, almond cornmeal crumble
FormaggiUS$16.00
Artisan Cheese with house made mostarda

What 2,830 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Peninsula
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donato Enoteca delivers a delightful Italian dining experience with "authentic Italian food," and a "superb wine list." The "friendly and informed" service adds warmth to the beautifully decorated interior. While some dishes like the "agnoloti" and "oxtail pasta" are standout favorites, occasional inconsistencies exist. Overall, it's a "wonderful place to celebrate" special occasions.

2,830 Reviews

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Maryann Suetta
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Our server was knowledgeable and very pleasant. We will return.
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Juan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was as an amazing atmosphere with great food. The staff was wonderful and we were seated quickly
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Peggy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was excellent, especially the cuisine.
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Lester
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Valentine Dinner. Food was outstanding, service was great as always, and cleanliness amazing.
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Ashley
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the vegetarian menu, my husband had the ahi tuna, the raviolis, and the beef with polenta. The savory courses were really good (although the soup could have used a little more salt — I felt awkward asking for some since there were sat shakers on the table.) The dessert was not very good and I would skip. Will definitely be coming back again!
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Seyed
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very unimpressive $95 four course dinner. Even the cocktail was not good. I will never go there again.
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Cathy
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent except for the time between the dishes served.
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Bob
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Donato Enoteca and have been going there for years. This last Sunday, I took my wife and my mother and was incredibly disappointed in the food. The Wild boar crostini was dry and lacked flavor. The meatballs were also dry. My mother had to send back her branzino as it was "mushy". Likely a piece of fish that should have been thrown out. The sausage on the pizza tasted like hamburger. The agnoloti was great as always and the service was very good. Just felt like they were cleaning out the freezer with food that should have been thrown out. Very disappointing overall.
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Andrew
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is such a reliably delicious restaurant and I’m glad it’s thriving. Service is great, nduja pizza is great, and the wine list is clearly crafted by someone who loves the variety and value of lesser known varietals and regions. A1!
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Rebecca
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent creative cuisine. Awesome wine list. Service was a bit slow but very friendly.
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FAQs

Donato Enoteca does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Donato Enoteca is rated 4.5 stars by 2830 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Middlefield and Main
Area
Redwood City
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
public parking available in very close proximity<br />city valet parking available on Friday and Saturday
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Donato Scotti
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.donatoenoteca.com/
Phone number
(650) 701-1000
Catering
Please contact our event director Krista Merlino at (650) 4545644 or the restaurant directly for more details.
Private party facilities
Please contact our event director Krista Merlino at (650) 4545644 or the restaurant directly for more details.

Donato Enoteca

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Wine Dinner with Cantina del Pino Winery

GIRO PIZZA a new endless pizza experience

Wine Dinner with Renato Ratti Winery

Aperitivo Hour at Donato Enoteca

UBTC Tagliatelle Bolognese

UBTC Spaghetti Pomodoro

Branzino e Fagioli

Antipasti e Insalate

Polenta Taragna e FunghiUS$16.00

Salumi Fatti In CasaUS$23.00

Scarpetta di Burrata PuglieseUS$19.00

Calamari e FagioliUS$18.00

Polette di AgnelloUS$17.00

Insalata InvernaleUS$16.00

Insalata Biete e RucolaUS$15.00

Paste Fatte in Casa e Risotti

Tonnarelli al Nero di SeppiaUS$25.00

Risotto e Pancia di MaialeUS$27.00

Bigoli e CodaUS$26.00

Foiade di FunghiUS$23.00

Ravioli Bergamaschi "Scarpinocc"US$23.00

Agnolotti del PlinUS$25.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$19.00

Spaghetti PomodoroUS$17.00

Pizza dal Forno a Legna

Salsiccia e FunghiUS$22.00

MargheritaUS$19.00

Guanciale, Radicchio e GorgonzolaUS$21.00

San Daniele, Zucca e CipolleUS$24.00

Nduja, Patate, Pomodorini e RucolaUS$23.00

Pesce e Carne

Sottocoste BrasateUS$40.00

Agnello in PadellaUS$38.00

Branzino e FagioliUS$38.00

Pollo Arrosto in TeciaUS$32.00

Contorni

Uovo d'AnatraUS$11.00

Cavolfiore US$14.00

CavolettiUS$9.00

Erbe InvernaliUS$9.00

You Be the Chef!

UBTC Tagliatelle BologneseUS$48.00

UBTC Spaghetti PomodoroUS$44.00

UBTC Agnolotti Del PlinUS$56.00

UBTC Ravioli Bergamaschi "Scarpinocc"US$56.00

UBTC Foiade di FunghiUS$52.00

UBTC Bigoli E CodaUS$60.00

UBTC Mix SaladUS$30.00

UBTC Pizzaiolo KitUS$40.00

Dolci

Cioccolato Fondente e NoccioleUS$14.00

Panna Cotta alla LavandaUS$12.00

FormaggiUS$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Donato Enoteca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Donato Enoteca restaurant rated?

Is Donato Enoteca currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information