Donatello Restaurant

The only good thing to eat was the appetizer of goat cheese. Chicken pasta was too salty, creme Brule tasted like custard and was cold. Sitting crammed into a table as the staff run by constantly is not fun. And, they rush you from the moment you walk in so they can flip the table to accommodate walk-ins.. lastly, the table runner is treated like a dog.. very sad ! Poor guy probably gets 1 percent kick-back of tips, that is very obvious. So, don't waste your time going when Toronto has so many more great Italian restaurants to choose from !!

December 10, 2024 on Google

We went as a work function which presented us with a limited menu. I selected the Veal Marsala. The meat was not great, but we are a large group and it may have sat. Something very apparent was that my order is wrong. I checked my co-workers, and everybody that got Veal had their order wrong. The menu said all entree come with vegetables and potatoes. I was expecting mash potatoes and some squash. What did I get? Penne in a cream sauce. Even more interesting is my neighbors salmon. It looked more like chicken. They also received pasta and not the entree potatoes and vegetables. A person who ordered steak was the only one with a correct order.

October 24, 2024 on Google

Visited the restaurant today for celebrating a birthday. The staff experience wasn’t great. Had to request for a better spot 3 times before a decent one was offered, even though the restaurant was pretty empty the whole time we were there. For placing the order the server insisted on placing all the food order at once as they were expecting a big group later. This to me is rushing us to order, eat and then leave. Tried the eggplant goat cheese antipasti and the mushroom noodles, both were good not great. Overall perhaps due to the restaurant’s 35 year old history they have built a regular clientele and serve them well. But for today’s higher standards of service and guest empathy this place falls short. I wish them best but not planning to visit again.

September 12, 2024 on Google

This was our second visit to Donatello Restaurant this year, and it's easily become one of our go-to spots in Toronto for dinner. Each time the servers were incredibly accommodating, ensuring that our dining experience was top-notch from start to finish. We enjoyed a delightful meal featuring the peppercorn steak, perfectly cooked lamb chops, salmon, tender grilled calamari,and a fresh, flavorful Caprese salad. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. We look forward to returning every time we're in Toronto—Donatello never disappoints!

August 24, 2024 on Google

We always go back to Donatello when in Toronto. Food is always good and service too. We had appetizers of bruschetta and calamari. They were both very good. They gave us fresh bread to start and asked if we wanted more after we finished them. My husband had the veal in some sauce with pasta, one of the kids had the chicken breast with prosciutto and pasta, the other had the lobster pasta special and I had the calamari with pasta. We had the tiramisu and the cheesecake for dessert. Everything was delicious. Will go again next time.

July 20, 2024 on Google

One of the most memorable experiences I have had in Toronto! The cuisine was exceptionally flavorful, complemented by attentive and amiable service. The ambiance of the venue added to the overall sense of comfort and warmth.

June 28, 2024 on Google

A perfect fine dining experience. We had a salmon pasta, a Vitello Marsala and a grilled veal steak. The salmon pasta is 10/10: the pasta is creamy and the salmon is perfectly cooked. The Vitello Marsala has a Italian flavour which we enjoyed a lot. Also a easy 10/10. The waiter has a good recommendation. The veal steak is above average. Definitely recommending this Italian restaurant to my friends.

June 12, 2024 on Google

Been here twice, and loved both experiences. Bread was served warmed up, and food tasted amazing. Great service, but remember to reserve as this place could be packed. Please try the secret menu!!! Lobster pasta was amazing. Show this picture and order it as it's not in the menu :)

October 7, 2023 on Google