Ristorante Donato is described as a refined Italian dining spot with a chic, modern ambiance that suits everything from business meals to special occasions. Dishes range from arancini and fennel salad to seafood specialties and pastas, with many noting flavorful, well prepared plates and highlights such as mushroom pasta, branzino, octopus, and the tiramisu. Service is frequently praised as efficient, attentive, and considerate, with staff able to adapt to guests rhythm and even offer thoughtful touches like candle desserts and prompt refills. The atmosphere is often lauded for its decor and lighting, though the space can be noisy and busy at peak times, which can affect the dining experience. Pricing and portions receive mixed feedback, with some calling prices high for the amount of food and others finding the quality and setting worth the cost. Overall, Ristorante Donato emerges as a reliable choice for high quality Italian fare, elegant design, and strong service, while visitors should be mindful of possible pacing, crowding, and price relative to portions.
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 !
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
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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
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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.
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😟🙏
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.
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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.
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.
