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Ristorante Donato
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Ristorante Donato

Westmount
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm
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Ristorante Donato Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPizzaBrunchFine Dining / Upscale

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Reviews for Ristorante Donato

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on Google4.5 (400+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Overall, guests describe Ristorante Donato as an elegant Italian spot with warm, attentive service and a vibe that balances fine dining with a welcoming, lively atmosphere. The dining experience is frequently praised for smooth, efficient service, a comfortable pace, and thoughtful touches such as candles on desserts and quality bread, though a few visits note inconsistencies in heat, cooking levels, or value for money. Food receives strong marks for fresh ingredients, well prepared pastas, tasty antipasti, and desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta, with standout items including arancini, fennel salad, beet salad, seafood options, and a lobster pasta on some nights. Several reviews mention the ambiance as stylish and photogenic, with greenery and modern decor, while others describe the space as noisy and busy, which can affect conversation and intimacy. Prices are described as high by some and reasonable by others, and portions are sometimes called small for the price, with a few dishes over or under seasoned or overcooked. Repeatedly, the restaurant is seen as a place to return to for a refined dining night or to celebrate occasions, thanks to consistent quality in food and service overall, despite occasional missteps. In short, Ristorante Donato comes across as a chic, well run Italian option that delivers solid food and attentive service, with a few caveats about noise, pricing, and occasional dish execution.
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They only comment i have negative is that a $30 bottle of wine that you can buy at the SAQ is sold for $130 which is almost 6 times the price.

Feb 8, 2026
on Google

Very nice service, great place with lots of choices & very good dishes.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Service TOP ! Rapide efficace ! Bouffe wow 100% seul bémol manque une petite sauce style poivre pour le steak !!! Sinon calmar wow ! Pates a la vodka wow ! Salade cesar wow !

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

My first time there & did not disappoint ! Food was excellent, service was excellent & Valet parking was just cherry on top ! Highly recommend !

Jan 17, 2026
on Google

We had an early reservation (6pm). The stone-faced Maître d' gave us a small table by the window. Service was prompt, friendly & polite. We had an appetizer of deep-fried cauliflower, which tasted like deep-fried cauliflower, accompanied by a sauce which tasted of nothing in particular. We ordered'Branzino all griglia.' This was an unexceptional presentation of sea bass, moderately tasty, but very small & mostly skin. We also ordered'Rigatoni, ragu bianco di vitello, pecorino toscano.' The pasta had a hard veneer, as though it had spent too much time under a warming lamp. The sauce was thin & bland. The veal was minced & tasteless. By 7:15 the room was full & the hubbub was deafening. Another guest squatted next to me & had a very loud & long conversation with a seated guest, in Spanish. Prices were high, which probably has more to do with the Westmount location than anything else. One appetizer, four glasses of white wine, two main courses: $172.46 plus tip. We have no plans to go back.

Jan 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

We booked bar seats for New Year's Eve because there were no more tables available. I had left a note with my reservation saying that we would love table seats if any free up. When we got there, we were so happy to find out that they had saved a table for us! Throughout the evening, all the staff were so kind & pleasant to interact with, & the service was overall amazing. They adapted perfectly to our rhythm & did not make us feel rushed to leave at all. The food was also delicious. Overall, we had a lovely experience.

Jan 1, 2026
on Google

Un excellent resto Italien. Pas prétentieux, toujours frais, service sympathique & jolie design.

Dec 26, 2025
on Google

It is my second time visiting this restaurant, & I definitely believe that I'll be back.
Great ambience & the music had me wondering who had aux - songs straight from my own playlist! The service is always very fast & the food is very enjoyable. The salmon tartare is a hit. I ordered the lobster pasta again this time & the sauce is just as good as I remembered it. We also got the bistecca which was very tender. Overall, great place & will return

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

Had a great night here! We had to wait a bit for our table, but the manager Tao totally made up for it with a free round of drinks & free valet - super classy move. The food was delicious, & the vibe of the place was spot on. Great service, great atmosphere, & overall a really fun experience. Definitely coming back!

Dec 5, 2025
on Google
4.0

Un excellent service & une ambiance magnifique !

Meilleur tartare de thon que j'ai jamais goûté, incroyable! La pizza était très bonne , par contre, les pâtes je pense ça manque un peu de goût !
En tout une bonne adresse, je recommande fortement le tartare de thon, c'était hors menu mais top!!

Nov 19, 2025
on Google
4.0

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Donato is a nice Italian restaurant with a small menu. The pasta was really good the first time we went, though I wish there were more options. The second time, I tried the steak, but it was overcooked - I had asked for medium, & it came burnt, so I wouldn't recommend the steak unless you make it very clear.

The pistachio tiramisu was absolutely delicious! I really hope they keep it on the menu. Overall, it's a good spot, but they could definitely add a bit more variety.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very very delicious food but the atmosphere very noisy

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Resto très bruyant, les tables ne sont pas très espacés l une de l autre alors ce n est pas l endroit pour une soirée romantique... Le resto est très beau par contre & j ai beaucoup apprécié le service de toute l équipe en place. Mention spéciale à l hôtesse qui était en place cette soirée là (un vendredi).

Les cocktails ( Bloody Cesar) étaient bien dosés. Liste de vin dispendieuse.

La foccacia offerte était délicieuse.Les calamars frits quand a eux, légèrement trop salés. Cocktail de grosses crevettes (3), bien. Les plats de pâtes étaient très bien, portions suffisantes. Le highlight de la soirée revient au dessert, la panna cotta, fraiche & crémeuse.

Si je suis dans le secteur, il me fera plaisir d y retourner.

Oct 28, 2025
on Google
2.0

Extremely overpriced, when i went i got some ravioli special that was vegetarian & the base was like corn & cheese or something… tell me why this dish was nearly 40$ & came with 10 minuscule pieces of ravioli, i thought i was getting pranked. Also you can get this at costco😭 The pasta was alright but seriously if i wanted something like this i'd cross the street to metro & just buy pasta there, i rest my case. Also the pizza was good but the mushroom was soggy & didn't rlly taste like anything😟🙏

Oct 25, 2025
on Google

Enjoyed lunch yesterday with a friend at Ristorante Donato. The ambiance is elegant & lovely. The flowers at the entrance were so gorgeous we thought they were fake!
I selected the Table d'hôte, while my dining companion just ordered the pasta with mushrooms.
The fennel salad was the star of the meal for me, crisp & fresh with a tasty dressing. It was so good, I forgot to take a photo of it! I found the pasta slightly undercooked, however did not want to bother the kitchen to re-cook it. It was still tasty with a generous portion of mushrooms, served with freshly grated Parmesan. The portion was a good size.
The tiramisu was underwhelming. Although it was creamy, there was not much flavour of coffee or chocolate. The accompanying fruit was great!
Being a tea drinker, I found it odd that the restaurant doesn't offer the option of tea with the table d'hôte (only coffee).
My friend & I both enjoyed the complementary garlic focaccia, fresh & served warm. She enjoyed her glass of Prosecco!
Service was good but not overly warm or friendly (though the hostess was welcoming!).
We were celebrating my friend's birthday, & they were kind enough to put a candle in the dessert, which was appreciated.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Jaden served us well 😁Breakfast was impressive Many thanks

Oct 21, 2025
on Google
2.0

Overpriced, noisy, mediocre food. This place is busy because there is nowhere else to eat in the neighborhood but the food is definitely not worth it - run away- at the same price point, the food at Tavern is better & the atmosphere much nicer.

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Resto was very loud, could not hear beyond the person sitting next to me.
Although the food was good. It is beyond pricey for the portions received.

Oct 7, 2025
on Google

Du service 5 étoiles, nourriture impeccable!!!

Oct 7, 2025
on Google

Nous avons pris le brunch. Toute la cuisine était correcte mais sans plus. Par exemple, le pain était sec pour les oeufs bénédictines. Le cadre & le service en revanche était super.

Oct 5, 2025
on Google