Donatella

3.7

382 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

If you live in the Chelsea area and love pizza, Prova Pizza is a great choice for satiating your next craving. It’s one of the few places that make Neapolitan pizza which is a lot different than the kind most are used to in the states. It’s softer and made with San Marzano tomatoes. Buffalo mozzarella cheese is also used. The result is the kind of deep dish pie that has made Prova Pizza so popular. There are several versions at this restaurant too, including margarita, classic Italian and Italian sausage. All of these are made in Prova Pizza’s wood fire oven.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 4pm-10pm Thursday-Saturday: 12:00pm-11:00pm Sunday- 12:00pm-10:00pm
Phone number
(212) 493-5150
Website
http://donatellanyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jonathan Shepard
Catering
Donatella Restaurant has an extensive catering menu. Pick from one of four pre-selected packages or create your own. Please email our Catering and Events Manager: daniely.oliveira@donatellanyc.com to inquire.
Private party facilities
Book the chef's table by the glittering pizza oven for an intimate party of up to 15 or rent the entire bright and airy 2,000 square foot space for your next holiday party. And don’t forget about D Bar, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail lounge connected to the restaurant via a secret door.
Private party contact
Daniely Oliveira: (646) 594-0497

Location
184 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Area
Chelsea
Cross Street
19th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A to 14th St.L to 8th Ave.1 to 18th St.C, E to 23rd St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.6Service
3.6Ambience

Noise • Moderate

382 Reviews

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LoriK
Philadelphia
28 reviews
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing! Food was average. Service was poor. We wanted to share dishes and space out the courses and it was the opposite We were done dinner in 40 minutes! Place was dead on a Saturday night before the holidays!
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Matt
New York City
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
No greeter, so we finally flagged down a kitchen staffer to find the front of house staff, even though we came in at our reservation time (on a Thursday night!). Room temperature wine, food (including the "world-famous" meatballs) seemed reheated and overly spiced - either very salty or very fishy. Although the menu is pretty limited, the pasta seemed to be the only thing freshly cooked. Please, get better!
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jep1283
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place charges way too much for just "ok" food. My risotto was undercooked and the scallops on top smelled terrible. Couldn't really finish the dish.
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Molo
VIP
E. Tennessee
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were recently on a short business trip to NYC and this was by far our favorite dining experience. Each member of our party raved about their dinner and dessert choices and how delicious everything tasted, the flavors extraordinary. The setting is cozy and warm with beautiful lighting. The service was amazing, we were treated like special guests.
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cuzncj
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A golden glow, comfortable atmosphere, comfort food with an elegant twist, and an amiable wait staff, are the true highlights of this neighborhood favorite in the heart of Chelsea. Great meatballs! And we hung out with family and friends (kids included) for hours and never felt rushed out.
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debeat
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
we went with 6 people the restaurant was not full but our waiter kept tryng to rush us through the meal. my sons girlfriend ordered the parpadelle and the portion was not even big enough for a appetizer. we were having pasta and we had to ask for bread. would not recommend this place, too many other restaurants we could have gone to and not be rushed to finish, especially since there were other empty tables, I can see why!
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ahoughjr3
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific pizza, and the meatballs definitely deserved to win all of its awards. I used to live in Chelsea, and it was great to come back to Donatella and see it's still as great as I remember it.
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lmsd
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overall the dining experience was fine, but the food was not very good. It wasn't inedible, just so so. I like all of Donatella Arpia's restaurants and this one does not even come close to comparing. I had also ordered an item that was not on the menu and the waiter said they may not have it because they did not have it yesterday. He left to ask (which is something he should have been made aware of before he started his shift) and when he returned he acted annoyed at the restaurant for not having it. Not something we as patrons should have seen. I would not return to the restaurant nor would I recommend it.
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brchelsea
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
i wonder when donatella arpaia last checked in on the restaurant to which she's given her name. from the moment we walked in the door, we were underwhelmed by the experience. no one at the host station to greet us. when the host did finally approach us, the greeting was not exactly hospitable, nor was our table ready. apparently, reserving a table means nothing and they will seat walk-ins ahead of you. once we finally did sit, the service was very rushed. our appetizer, the beet caprese salad, was pretty bland. it was under-seasoned and the giant disk of ricotta on the plate tasted like the cheapy polly-o brand from gristedes. the atmosphere and decor were not at all special, very much any other place on 8th ave in chelsea. overall, meh.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2013
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The space itself is quite beautiful and the staff was very friendly. But the food was disappointing. We ordered a Cappellaccio pie (mushroom pizza) and the Paccheri Alla Genovese pasta. Neither one was good and the portions were very small for the price. We will not be returning. Our waiter did not ask us how it was at the end. Maybe he knows?
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FAQs

Donatella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 493-5150.

Donatella is rated 3.7 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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184 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Cross Street
19th Street
Area
Chelsea
Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 4pm-10pm Thursday-Saturday: 12:00pm-11:00pm Sunday- 12:00pm-10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A to 14th St.L to 8th Ave.1 to 18th St.C, E to 23rd St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jonathan Shepard
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://donatellanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 493-5150
Catering
Donatella Restaurant has an extensive catering menu. Pick from one of four pre-selected packages or create your own. Please email our Catering and Events Manager: daniely.oliveira@donatellanyc.com to inquire.
Private party facilities
Book the chef's table by the glittering pizza oven for an intimate party of up to 15 or rent the entire bright and airy 2,000 square foot space for your next holiday party. And don’t forget about D Bar, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail lounge connected to the restaurant via a secret door.
Private party contact
Daniely Oliveira: (646) 594-0497

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