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Welcome to Donato Enoteca - Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, CA

Donato Enoteca

4.6
4.6
2825 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 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
  • Celebrate Valentine's Day With Us

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us and indulge in a specially curated menu designed to make your evening truly unforgettable. Chef Donato Scotti has crafted every detail of the menu to offer you a special dining experience. ~Valentine's Day, is Pre-Fixe Menu Only~ Treat your Special One to our exclusive extravaganza and a surprise dessert. ~ For reservation call 650-701-1000 and ask for "San Valentino Dinner"
  • Wine Dinner with Renato Ratti Winery

    $145.00 per person

    Feb 27, 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 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    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

    Aperitivo Hour at Donato Enoteca Photo

What 2,825 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donato Enoteca delights with "authentic Italian food," superb ingredients, and a "fantastic" wine selection. Guests praise the "excellent food and atmosphere" for both casual and special occasions. While some menu items are hit or miss, standout dishes and "friendly, informed service" create a memorable dining experience.
2,825 Reviews
  1. Bob

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 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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  4. Josephine

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated at the large back room, it was cold.

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  5. Louise

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donato Enoteca never fails to offer an amazing selection of Italian cuisine and wine. It is our go to restaurant for good Italian food and wine. The pasta dishes are cooked to perfection group. We ordered from the special menu.

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  6. lisa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply a delightful place, with excellent food and great service.

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  7. Paul

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Advertised on menu as whole branzino and was just a filet.

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  8. Mara

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not what it use to be, the food quality has gone down a lot, I known it was Christmas Eve, but it should have been better. My branzino was dry and it was a small portion, the grilled calamari and fagioli were all fagioli (bean) and about 3 pieces of calamari. The polenta and mushroom was better. The short ribs were moderate and the warm chocolate cake was more like a cupcake.

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  9. Jill

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donato Enoteca is one of our most favorite restaurants and we come here on special occasions. Everything about our experience here is top tier - the food, ambience, and service. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous - rich colors, textures, warm and inviting. Beautifully decorated - each table setting is perfect - this adds so much to the dining experience. We started with an insalata invernale - the cinghiale was the star! We ordered the Bigoli e Coda - oxtail pasta with asparagus- always our favorite - absolutely did not disappoint- yum! Last but not least- we had the Cioccolatto Fondente e Nocciole with vanilla gelato - superb! Mille grazie Donato’s!

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  10. Russell

    VIP

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was well prepared but servers were too busy to provide good service.

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FAQs

Donato Enoteca does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Donato Enoteca is rated 4.6 stars by 2825 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donato Enoteca

1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Middlefield and Main
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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