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Donatello, Tampa, FL

Donatello

4.7
4.7
3268 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:15–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:15–23:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,268 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

3,268 Reviews

  1. Kent

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and wine. Excellent service. Will come back.

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  2. Arnie

    VIP

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure dining at Donatellos. Anyone who visits Tampa must checkout this place as it is a Tampa staple.

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  3. Chris

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Started off great. Birthday celebration and everyone acknowledged that. We were seated against the wall. Comfortable table restaurant was busy on a Friday night. Service was 4 star. Nice, very polite. Wine selection is outstanding!!! Now on to the food. We generally have an opinion about the quality of food based on two appetizers. Calimari and bruschetta. Both were delicious. Definitely order them again. The entree is where things went downhill. I ordered a seafood medley. Grouper/shrimp/scallops and veggies. Based on how many people raved about the pasta, I was surprised that my dish didn’t come with or offer any pasta. Just seafood and veggies. Grouper was well seasoned and delicious. Scallops were seared and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The shrimp is where the problem is. Jumbo shrimp were hard. Couldn’t cut them with a fork. When the Waiter asked if everything was okay…..unfortunately I said no. He insisted that I give him the opportunity to make this right. I agreed to let him. I should have just shut my mouth. Second plate arrives, scallops were raw, shrimp were cooked right but the grouper was raw…..pink on the inside. Looked like chicken. We sent it back. The waiter adjusted the bill and I tipped him as though we had paid for the entree. Probably won’t be back. But we can always try again another time

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  4. Thomas

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Have always enjoyed a great meal here. Always well prepared and delicious. Menu however doesnt change but maybe it shouldn’t. Menu prices have soared. $90 for an entree too much. Overall prices have soared. Now too much to bear considering other great options in Tampa. Probably best for expense accounts and who don’t care about price.

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  5. Steven

    Tampa

    63 reviews

    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Donatello's. The food and service are always excellent. this time it was too crowded and noisy for me, but it might have been due to the holiday season and everyone celebrating.

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  6. William

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional service, great food and facilities, very loud

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  7. Edward

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Number one best dining food in Tampa. Always superb!

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricey. Great variety of options. Friendly environment.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I am pretty sure I would never go again on a Friday night. The only way I can describe it is that we don’t feel welcomed. I lived the old world atmosphere, the food was good, but the service was off that night. For the price I expected much better service. The waiters kept bumping my chair and our main server was slightly rude. Perhaps he was having a bad day.

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  10. Richard

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donatello's is a Tampa landmark with excellent food and knowledgeable staff. Your experience starts with a wonderful greeting at the door!

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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 3268 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 45 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 17:15–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:15–23:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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