donato&co.

4.7

1747 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
Phone number
(510) 838-1131
Website
http://www.donatoandco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gianluca Guglielmi

Location
2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Area
Berkeley
Cross Street
College Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine Dinner with 460 Casina Bric
US$100.00 per person
20 Mar 2025 only
After decades of winemaking under the Viberti family name, Gianluca Viberti decided it was time to navigate an independent path within Barolo. In 2010 he purchased 12 hectares — mostly in Barolo proper where he now farms at the highest peaks in the municipality with elevations averaging 460m. With dedication to organic viticulture, Gianluca is a firm believer in respecting the land in the present and considering its longevity for future generations. An eccentric outdoorsman with a deep connection to nature and respect for history, Gianluca's winemaking emphasis is traditional, with long macerations, indigenous yeasts and large Slavonian barrels. Casina Bric is a translation of “farmhouse on top of a hill,” hence the name 460 Casina Bric. Please join us and Gianluca Viberti for a great night together tasting his wonderful Nebbiolo-based wines: sparkling, Nebbiolo and Barolo! ***Prix fixe menu & wine flight $100.00*** Prix Fixe menu $70.00 Wine Flight $45.00 -STUZZICHINO- Fritto Misto alla Piemontese Crispy fried sweetbreads, liver, artichokes, apples, “cremini dolci”...... ~~Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Spumante Cuvee 970 Brut Rose` Millesimato 2019~~ -ANTIPASTO- Tartra` di Robiola e Lingua in Bagnet Vert Traditional robiola cheese flan, beef tongue, parsley & garlic sauce ~~Nebbiolo Langhe “Tenuta Parco” DOC 2021~~ -PRIMO- Tagliolini al Sugo di Coniglio 40 egg yolks “Tajarin” pasta, classic rabbit “sugo” ~~Barolo DOCG “comune di Barolo” 2017~~ -SECONDO- Guancia di Manzo Brasata, Topinambur, Frutti di Bosco Nebbiolo braised Angus beef cheeks, sunchokes puree, wild berries ~~Barolo Riserva DOCG “Bricco delle Viole” 2016~~ -DOLCE- Biscottini Tradizionali Assorted traditional cookies

Popular dishes

UOVOUS$16.00
organic ruby red frilly streak local greens, crispy fried egg, caramelized walnuts, watermelon radish, grain mustard & honey dressing
CASTELFRANCOUS$17.00
radicchio salad, Grana Padano cheese, California pomegranate, herbed focaccia crostini, creamy garlic dressing
GAMBERIUS$25.00
grilled all-natural prawn tails (4), wild arugula salad, Italian cannellini beans, roasted almonds, lemon dressing
BATTUTAUS$24.00
roasted bone marrow, Angus beef tartare, fresh herbs, lemon juice, Trapani sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, robiola cheese, tomato peree, black truffle mayo, Grana Padano chips
SCARPETTAUS$19.00
imported tomatoes "sugo," Tuscan olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, Sicilian oregano, Italian imported burrata cheese, house baked focaccia
ARANCINIUS$18.00
saffron, peas & provolone cheese crispy fried risotto balls (3), spicy pepper sauce, sweet fennel salad

Salt & Water

Cured or Brined Appetizers

VASETTOUS$15.00
Mary's chicken livers, butter, sage & Marsala wine mousse, housemade Bosc pear spicy italian "mostarda", crispy buckwheat crostini bread
PROSCIUTTO di PARMAUS$21.00
Parma aged 18 months, Taleggio cheese in housemade tigella bread, balsamic golden raisins
PIZZELLEUS$17.00
"le montanare", 3 small neapolitan-style fried pizzas, Italian tomatoes, whole milk fresh mozzarella, oregano, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil
SOTTO TERRAUS$18.00
seasonal root vegetable medley in a Grana Padano cheese crispy basket, red beet puree, homemade ricotta cheese, fried aromatic herbs, fig "saba" reduction
SALUMIUS$24.00
board of homemade assorted charcuterie, served with pickled vegetables, housebaked breadsticks
BACALÀUS$21.00
creamy salted cod Venetian-style "baccalà" & olive oil mousse, grilled polenta, parsley infused oil

Pasta & Co.

All pasta are home made

PAPPARDELLE VERDIUS$27.00
homemade egg & spinach noodles, organic oyster mushrooms, imported black truffles, garlic oil, Grana Padano cheese
SPAGHETTI NERIUS$29.00
squid ink, Monterey Bay baby scallops, garlic oil, Calabria spicy peppers, oven-dried Roma tomato, lime zest
GNOCCHI e FONDUTAUS$23.00
homemade potato & Grana Padano soft pillows, Val Brembana Branzi cheese creamy sauce, nettle's coral tuile, Sarawak black pepper
CAPPELLETTIUS$25.00
prosciutto di Parma & house made ricotta ravioli, walnut sauce, zante currants, fig's "saba" reduction
FETTUCCINEUS$30.00
40 yolks homemade pasta, fresh caught local dungeness crab sauce, sweet yellow crispy onion, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
MEZZE MANICHEUS$26.00
homemade semolina pasta, traditional Bolognese "sugo" of beef and pork, Italian "soffritto," imported tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese fondue.
TORTELLONIUS$24.00
egg pasta ravioli, roasted organic Kabocha squash, Grana Padano cheese, orange preserv, squash puree, pumpkin seeds, amaretto crumbs, brown butter & sage
RISOTTOUS$27.00
imported carnaroli rice, Grana Padano, Jacopi Farms fava beans, crispy pork belly, Valpolicella demiglace, "burro acido"

Iron & Fire

Main Courses

SOGLIOLAUS$40.00
crispy breaded Pacific Petrale sole fillet, Caponata Catanese, Sicilian-style "salmoriglio" herb lemon dressing
BRANZINOUS$42.00
pan seared imported Mediterranean sea bass fillet, boccoli medley, Venere black rice, lemon thyme, lemon juice, Calabrian extra virgin olive oil
SCORFANOUS$40.00
stew of pan seared local catch red rock cod, baby octopus, shrimps, bay scallops, imported tomatoes, Sicilian capers, Ligurian Taggiasca olives, basil, fregola sarda
BISTECCAUS$45.00
Great Plains Missouri grass fed 1855 Black Angus NY beeb marinated & pan seared, roaasted yukon gold potatoes, sauteed Brussels sprouts, "salsa verde" herb sauce
MAIALEUS$39.00
grilled all natural Duroc bone in thick pork chop, sous vide, sautéed wild mushroom medey, house cured guanciale, Marsala sauce
GARRETTOUS$42.00
marinated and 12-hour braised grass fed Colorado lamb shank, parsnip medley, Nebbiolo wine reduction
TORTINOUS$26.00
savory pie of Castroville artichokes & homemade ricotta wrapped in a semolina-olive oil dough, arrabiata tomato spicy sauce, frisee lettuce, Grana Padano cheese

Sides

$11

Venere black rice
Grilled Polenta & Grana Padano
Roasted Yukon Potatoes
Sicilian Caponata
Wild mushroom medley
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/ guanciale

What 1,747 people are saying

donato&co. reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donato&Co. offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "authentic Italian food expertly prepared" and "phenomenal service." Guests appreciate the "creative pasta dishes" and "fantastic ambiance." The wine list is a standout, featuring unique selections. While some dishes vary in execution, the restaurant's "warm and inviting" atmosphere keeps patrons coming back.

1,747 Reviews

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Nancy
San Francisco49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco4 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
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.
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Karen VIP
Indiana46 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am from out of state and like to dine at this restaurant when I'm in Berkeley. The food is always tasty. We had excellent service this night. The main entrees are quite affordable but the bill goes ip quite a bit (no surprise) when you buy beverage, salad, dessert. That being said, it's a great evening out.
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Susan VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner at Donato on the 7th prior to a performance at Zellerbach, so we did not have a great deal of time in the restaurant. Although we have eaten here many times (the most recent was in January) and always enjoyed our meals, this time was very different. My husband’s pasta was undercooked and bland and my beef tartare was actually cubes of beef that had been cooked. The two women sitting next to us at the bar, long time patrons, were also very unhappy with what they had ordered as well. At this point I would find it difficult to return again.
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Bob
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dropped in last minute. Host that greeted us was wonderful and accommodating. Waiter was also great. Food was excellent.
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Cheryl Gary
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great from beginning to end. Our server was so pleasant and welcoming, full of good suggestions Fresh creative food
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sandra VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. We ordered several apps and main courses to shares. The chef even brought extras to our table for Mardi Gras.
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Keiko
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the staff are pleasant and cordial. Food is excellent. Love this place!!!
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Ginger VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood spot for drinks and a bite to eat in the early evening. Really good negroni along with a very fine radicchio salad and a plate of prosciutto. It's like going to Italy without leaving home!
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stanleyM
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friedly. Food was 3xcellent. Buccatini verdi with black truffle. Pasta perfectly done, sauce was very good abd generous with the black truffles. Good selection of wines by the glass, resonably priced
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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 1747 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2635 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
College Ave
Area
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.donatoandco.com/
Phone number
(510) 838-1131

donato&co.

Make a booking

About this restaurant

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Dining areas

Additional information

Wine Dinner with 460 Casina Bric

MEZZE MANICHE

FETTUCCINE

SPAGHETTI NERI

Farm & Fields

UOVOUS$16.00

CASTELFRANCOUS$17.00

GAMBERIUS$25.00

BATTUTAUS$24.00

SCARPETTAUS$19.00

ARANCINIUS$18.00

Salt & Water

VASETTOUS$15.00

PROSCIUTTO di PARMAUS$21.00

PIZZELLEUS$17.00

SOTTO TERRAUS$18.00

SALUMIUS$24.00

BACALÀUS$21.00

Pasta & Co.

PAPPARDELLE VERDIUS$27.00

SPAGHETTI NERIUS$29.00

GNOCCHI e FONDUTAUS$23.00

CAPPELLETTIUS$25.00

FETTUCCINEUS$30.00

MEZZE MANICHEUS$26.00

TORTELLONIUS$24.00

RISOTTOUS$27.00

Iron & Fire

SOGLIOLAUS$40.00

BRANZINOUS$42.00

SCORFANOUS$40.00

BISTECCAUS$45.00

MAIALEUS$39.00

GARRETTOUS$42.00

TORTINOUS$26.00

Sides

Venere black rice

Grilled Polenta & Grana Padano

Roasted Yukon Potatoes

Sicilian Caponata

Wild mushroom medley

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/ guanciale

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