Reviews Donatellas

Name: Donatellas
Address: Off William Nichol Drive, Johannesburg, Gauteng, I-
Telephone: +27 11 511 1986
Rating: 85

Ashen

Food is amazing. Service is really good. This place is in a quiet corner, but it should just be placed on a podium for we are not worthy of food this good. Try the prawns...

8 months ago

Jordan Stephanou

I'm visiting South Africa from London, and I must be honest, this is the best steak I've had the whole year! My family ate pizzas and pastas and they absolutely loved their food too! The service was incredible too. I can't recommend Donatella's highly enough.. A gem of Joburg

9 months ago

Dani Gama

Update: Donatella's have been in touch given this review. I believe that service is just as important as the food and given that there was an effort to rectify the issue, I will leave my review at a 4 star until I visit again.

Food was very tasteless. However, the service was great. The manager came over to ask how our food was and when telling him how bland the food was, he apologized. Unfortunately will not be returning here.

Sep 05, 2019

Aneesa

Service was good. Food took a bit long to come out but was very worth the wait. Ordered pasta which was delicious. Portions are very large. Average about R140 a pasta.

Aug 20, 2019

Ruth Gordon

Good liver starter and polite service, order mains as there teck and prawns combo with peri peri, was good. Generic portion and well maintained restaurant.

Jul 17, 2019

Sean William

So I quickly wanted to grab a bite before going to the theatre.

Sometimes I like to go to a restaurant that has a huge variety on their menu, because then I can decide in the moment what I’m craving.

And I must say, great variety... I couldn’t make up my mind, all the food sounded amazing. But I decided to go with the healthier option.

The food was delicious, very tasty, well prepared and I would say quality and quantity.

As I left for the theatre, the table next to mine got served their food. Most of them ordered seafood dishes, and even though I just ate, my mouth was watering for that seafood. The portions looked amazing.

So I’ll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

May 04, 2019

Ian Taylor

Phoned at 17;00 to reserve a table, and on arrival the management made a great effort to seat us at a table that we were comfortable at, despite the fact that they were almost filled to capacity and that there was a huge show on at the Teatro, they did their very best to make sure there was a relaxed atmosphere and wonderful food> The pasta I had with Chorizo was excellent and the Kleftiko lamb my wife ordered was magnificent. We do not often frequent Monte Casino and only go there for the odd musical show, and have to say that next time we go we will without doubt return to Donatella's. Very pleasant experience altogether. Thank you gentlemen.

Mar 09, 2019

Rima Ramadhin

The food is always amazing. The service is consistently excellent. Lamb chops cooked to perfection.
Loved the pasta. Preferred choice at Monte.

Feb 09, 2019

Nicolene Louw

My husband an I love this place! The food is absolutely amazing, especially the blue cheese fillet steak. The food portions is more than generous. The service is always great and they also have a good variety wine list.

Feb 05, 2019

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Jan 02, 2019

Jakki Bousfield

Good dining experience, ambience and decor is stunning. My partner and I both ordered the rump steak which was cooked perfectly. The accompanying vegetables were a slight disappointment as they turned out to be a stir fry made up of mostly cabbage (which neither of us eat) but we now know to ask the waiter to specify next time.

Dec 28, 2018

Lisa Lumley

We had a wonderful experience at Donatella’s over the weekend! The food was amazing and the service was great.

The stand out dishes for me included the Hake and calamari combo, which was a massive portion of fish served with calamari, chips and vegetables. The petti di polo in prego sauce was tender and packed with flavour and the Gnocchi in Dona’s sauce was absolutely delicious as the gnocchi was light and fluffy!!

Jul 09, 2018

Love❤food

Donatella's is my all time favourite restaurant, I love the decor and the ambience, making it a perfect setting for a long lunch or dinner.

Food is always, always delicious. It is also a great place to celebrate a birthday.

If you haven't tried Donatella's yet, be sure to try it at least once.

I am sure, like me, you will go back time and again ☺

Jun 26, 2018

Janet

This has to be one of our go-to places at Montecasino. It's an all-round good place, with decent wines, good food, service, position and staff. I can recommend the calamari special with feta cheese. Their steaks and pizzas are also good.

Mar 11, 2018

M8S

Donatella's is always mine and my husband's go to restaurant for a meal where we do not want to browse through the menu because we know exactly what we're going to order and it is delivered with the same amazing flavour every single time.
The setting is simple elegance, black and white with turquoise couches. The friendly old man is always welcoming and
he remembers his regular customers which makes a huge difference.
Our go-to dish is the Petti Di Pollo - Prego, either with stir fried veggies, chips, rice or mash. The prego sauce does not change and is perfect every single time.
We've tried the Focaccia, Chicken Livers, Pizzas, Paella and Marsala Chicken which are all very tasty, but we always
go back to the Prego chicken. It doesn't even matter that we both order the same meal, it is THAT GOOD!

Mar 06, 2018

Azrah Kadwa

+3.5

A lovely restaurant situated in Monte Casino and a great place to enjoy a meal with your family. The owner is so welcoming and warm which makes the experience worthwhile. As a family we ordered the minestrone soup , the Panzarotti which was stuffed with ricotta and peppadews - it was slightly overcooked but the rich sauce made up for it. We also tried the fish and chips and that was a hit! The complimentary bread was fresh and melted in your mouth. Prices are pocket friendly.

Jan 21, 2018

muhteşem! türk olduğumuzu öğrenen orta yaşlı personel bize sarılıp hoşgeldiniz merhaba dedi, tüm yemek boyunca çok ilgilendi. seafood yedim ve bayıldım. fiyatlar çok ucuz. seafood yanına pesto makarna söyledim ve sosu bana birazcık az geldi ama dengeledim. atmosfer ve dekorasyon tam puan.

Jan 04, 2018

Wendy

2017-11-11
Nice Italian restaurant within Monte Casino. Enjoyed their pizzas and starters. They serve good wines like cabinet savanon. Good service. Lovely décor.

Dec 02, 2017

Deal Real

I really like it here. The staff service is excellent. When we complained about the saltiness of the food they resolved it immediately. Very nice indeed. The Portugesa pizza is excellent. Definitely worth to come back!

Nov 27, 2017

Jananishka

+4.5

Great service and always try to be accommodating to your needs. The staff and management treat you like family. I love their chicken breasts and prego sauce! It's delicious

Nov 24, 2017

Giselle Dcosta

+3.5

During my visit to South Africa I visited Donatellas and loved the pasta I ordered and their selection of wine ...the portion was really huge and the ambience is really nice ...not to forget the very good cuatomer service

Nov 24, 2017

Phatu Phanzu

From the view to the the taste of the food, I cannot complain.
It is really beautiful inside, the lighting, beautiful couches, and the service is great.
I also enjoyed the way we were treated.
We will definitely go back there.

Nov 07, 2017

Elmien.mostert

We visit Donatellas about once a month. We come for the Portuguesa pizza - fresh seafood on the pizza.. not the usual frozen stuff. Same with the paella which is nice and saucy. Fresh oysters are great. The tiramisu is really nice - made with mascarpone, not cream. The kids usually have pasta which is always a winner and tasty. The dessert portions are big enough to share, especially after a large meal. Service varies. The staff and owners know us by now and it's always great when they go out of their way to greet us.

Oct 22, 2017

Kylie Jade Botes

My favorite place to recommend in monte casino simply because there is something for everyone when it comes to a wide variety and reasonable prices. Service is always great. Has a great feel, like you sitting on the streets in Europe.

Oct 16, 2017

Reshigan Moodley

+4.5

One of my favorite go to restaurants. A very wide choice of menu which includes delicious pizza and pasta, Mediterranean food, grills, seafood and stir fries. I usually opt for the Marsala chicken breast, Kingklip or lamb chops. Very attentive and friendly waiters and management team.

Oct 08, 2017

Carin

Good pizza's
We been there a few times late to have a quick bite, and their pizza are amazing.
Also lovely deserts on the menu, tried a few.
Friendly helpful staff, definitely worth going!

Sep 28, 2017

Philip Goosen

+3.5

Good, but not great. It has a lovely setting, the decor is simplistic yet elegant. The menue really caters for all, from pizza and pasta to a bit of greek, seafood and something for the carnivores. But as thy say, jack of all trades master of none. All dishes were good but nothing that really said hello! I had the kuftas, the mince was really flavoursome but it was really dry, the tzatsiki was awesomly garlicky but still bit watery so not the right yoghurt.

Sep 22, 2017

Paulani Hunt

We had a fantastic time! The restaurant was packed and still the service was quick and professional. We had the freshest, cleanest oysters ever! The springbok carpaccio was tender and we were surprised how well the sliced mushrooms went with it. We had the Mediterranean Kinglip and seared salmon, which was both cooked to perfection. All over a brilliant dinner and experience, thank you.

Aug 28, 2017

Louisa Sygo

+4.5

We have visited this restaurant twice in a period of 4 days! It was a Show on Thursday night and today we went to the very much disappointing holiday expo - done within a hour so off ventured to our fav eating place. Since we are on a health kick and trying to avoid the heavy meals and no carbs we went back to Donatellas today - the healthy option on the menu were so great! Today we had the mango/chicken salad and we were not disappointed. On Thursday we had the Chicken breasts with Quinoa/Veg and Salad. Steve was most accommodating, Ivo checked in on us regularly and no complaints with both waiters we had. Thank you - we enjoyed both meals on both occassions.

Aug 27, 2017

Alta Bezuidenhout

+4.5

My favorite mid-range restaurant at Monte Casino. Great food. Service is always on point.

The range of food is excellent as is the range of wines and drinks.

Have not ever had a bad meal here.

A definite recommendation to all visiting the casino complex.

Aug 13, 2017

Tenisha Frank

Hubby and i ventured out to Monte on a spontaneous date night which led us to Donatella's. What a romantic gem.

For starters we ordered the peri peri livers and a garlic foccacia. It was very flavorful However...the livers were a huge portion which only came with one piece of toasted bread.

The mains were seafood linguine and a seafood paella. Very tasty

All in all we would rate the food a strong 3 and the service from the lovely Patricia a 5.

Pics of the mains included 😚

Aug 09, 2017

FranklyFree

+3.5

Food is good but is is overshadowed by painfully slow service. Pity because if you have a large group it detracts from the important thing which is the food.

Jul 22, 2017

Shilpi

Donatellas

This fun and vibrant restaurant situated in the heart of Monte Casino is about more than just good food. Donatellas is also known for its accommodating and friendly staff, and great atmosphere with excellent service.

This place is great if you want to go dining with your whole family. Been here couple of times,tried many meals and not one has disappointed. The consistency of their meals is excellent.

Donatellas has indeed become a number one regular dining spot for me and my family. This is where most of the Birthdays, hellos and Bon Voyage is celebrated.

Have an awesome time in this Italian atmosphere filled with the sounds of laughter and chuckles, clinking of glass, fine music in the background.
And what could ever beat a great conversation with divine food.

Pros: Good consistency of meals, great food.

Cons: Bookings recommended, Possibility of fully booked.

Jun 19, 2017

Gary Greenberg

We went to watch a show a the theatre over the weekend and wanted to go for burgers (our favourite place was closed) so we landed up here :) to have some pizza and pasta.

The owner was very friendly as were his staff. We sat outside at a large table and the received very good service including complimentary focaccia. There is a great variety of vegetarian items on the menu. I ordered the ricotta panzerotti which was prepared in a not overly creamy but tasty napoletana sauce - which was a generous portion. Everyone at our table had a good meal.

The menu items are well priced for the quality of food. I will definitely be back in the near future to try the melezane pizza. If you ever in Monte casino I would recommend popping in for a hearty meal.

Jun 12, 2017

Sesh

I can't believe it been ages since going back here, I am definitely going to frequent more often. I loved my steak, cooked perfectly medium and here you get 2 sides. The ribs and lamb chops were also good. Service was prompt, friendly and also noted restaurant was busy for a Tuesday night. My little side salad as part of my sides had enough feta and olives and was not just a bowl of lettuce. Wine selection is good as it had my usual favourites. Menu is vast with loads of options and all the tables around us seemed happy. Sit inside as its very pretty with some hints of turquoise, golds, black and interesting chandeliers.

Jun 07, 2017

Juandre Appelgryn

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Service was outstanding and the food was even better. Attention to detail is impeccable; I said something to my mom at the table about it being my birthday, and just when we asked for the bill, the waiter brought complementary ice cream. Definitely going back to try a lot more on the menu. Superb dining!

May 17, 2017

Pieter

We had dinner at Donatella's and enjoyed everything they had to offer. I had the 300gr steak with Bacon, Mushroom and cheese sauce with stir fry and chips. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce complimented the meal. My wife had the prawn and calamari combo. Both the prawns and calamari was prepared perfectly. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent. We highly recommend Donatella's if you should visit Monte Casino.

May 07, 2017

Must Love Pudding

+3.5

Lovely resturant! Decor is beautiful. Service is friendly and prompt. Everyone looked happy with their meals in the restaurant. We were 4 at our table, 3 of the 4 having pastas which everyone enjoyed. I had the starter mussels and calamari, both delicious. Can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu

Apr 23, 2017

Patrick Aquinas Rutter

The food was amazing. I had the peri-peri prawns as a starter. Too die for. My wife had the lemon butter prawns once again outstanding. My rare rump steak was at perfection. Steve made sure to cater to our personal tastes. Had a wonderful time.

Apr 21, 2017

Jenny Louw

Clearly, service is the top priority here. Good service, good food, good portions and at great prices. My friend recently developed an oyster obsession and after seeing how reasonable the prices are here she demanded that we come for dinner. They all loved the oysters especially at the reasonable price.

I appreciate the great variety especially when it comes to vegetarian options as well as the wine selection. I had a pizza and it was delicious, I love when a restaurant puts effort even into the simple dishes like a margarita pizza.

This is definitely one of few restaurants in the area that is so worth it.

Mar 17, 2017

Tc Moila

+3.5

I wonder whether this is a fine dining restaurant because it certainly feels like one upon entry.

One is welcomed by the front of house, a friendly hostess and then a warm waiter who is attentive, quick on his feet and filled with good advice regarding the menu.
We enjoyed the beautifully décored restu with a Durbanville Merlot (I wish it was room temperature as was just a tad warm) I even got to taste the Bonecrusher Cristal Weiss which I must say I enjoyed and recommend to any craft beer lover.

I ordered the Kudu fillet which was.... AMAZING! considering I don't have much red meat, that was the perfect cheat meal!

Good place and well priced for Four!

Critique: the tables are a tad too small for four people and there are no napkin cloths to keep your clothes from any unplanned mistakes.

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Mar 13, 2017

Nicole Melissa Brooks

+3.5

A group of friends and I stopped by Donatella's before our show. Lovely decor and friendly staff. We ordered a bottle of Durbanville Hills Merlot. We had a variety of meals, from the seafood linguine and traditional Alfredo to kudu fillet and sole. All our meals were prepared well and served warm. My only critique is that there are no cloth napkins only paper serviettes and the table for 4 was pretty cramped considering all the extra items and condiments.

Mar 12, 2017

Greg Nefdt

Had a wonderful evening at Donatellos, Monte Casino. The Oxtail was superb- the meat fell right off the bone. Not to mention the service (thank you Steve) that was even better than the meal! You really do run an extraordinary restuarant that we will be returning to as soon as possible. I'm not one to rate resturants, however Donatellos deserves 5 stars at anyone's rating.

Mar 12, 2017

MyNameInNeon

+4.5

Went to Donatellas tonight and made sure to make a reservation beforehand with it being a Saturday.

We were greeted warmly and shown to our table. Our waiter was very friendly and prompt with his service.

I ordered the haloumi starter. I'm not a big fan of haloumi but my girlfriend enjoys it so we got it to share. Not being a haloumi fan, wow - this was some good haloumi. Not oily or chalky. Definitely worth a try.

For my main I order sole with chips and stir fry veggies. Sole is my favourite fish but it's difficult to come by a restaurant that serves good quality seafood and harder to find good quality sole.

The main was outstanding. My sole was cooked perfectly. Perfectly seasoned and everything on the plate was amazing. A very good sized piece of fish as well. I was full after my main and couldn't even consider dessert.

Overall the food was amazing. The staff are very well trained and their service can't be faulted. The management are friendly and involved hands on from what I could see. Will definitely be back!

Feb 19, 2017

Lauras World

Donatella's in Montecasino is a little Italian gem and I was surprised the other evening at how beautiful the interiors are with decadent lighting and colorful art pieces.

Met a friend here for an early bite to eat and catch up before a show the other evening, and I could not have been more impressed with both my service and traditional cheesy lasagne. Think layers of pasta, Bolognaise, Parmesan cheese, béchamel, garlic and mozzarella cheese. I was sold!

All in all, a quick but good meal that we thoroughly enjoyed!

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Feb 16, 2017

Bhav

Had an early valentines dinner here tonight. Service and food was top notch. The waiter and manager kept on checking if we were okay. Food was fresh, prepared quick and tasty. Had the Masestro pizza and chicken schnitzel and haloumi for starters. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Servings were large. Will be back to try the other options on the menu.

Feb 13, 2017

Arvind Seetohul

+4.5

You can't go wrong with them. I've tried many if their dishes and the last time we were there we tried peri peri chicken livers, lamp chops, oysters and seafood platter. The oyesters were fresh and properly served with lemon. The lamp chop werent really medium rare but they fixed it. The seafood platter was awesome with calamari heads and prawns. Highly recommended.

Jan 27, 2017

Johan Coetzer

Great atmosphere. Great service. Best meal this fussy eater had in an extremely long time. I would recommend the oven baked lamb, or the beef Vima.

Dec 20, 2016

Sarita Kerber

+3.5

Had a lovely dinner here tonight. Don't come to Johannesburg at all however during my one night stop I stayed at the Palazzo Montecasino and chose to have dinner one of the many fabulous restaurants at Montecasino. I had hake with Marsh and veg. It's was delicious and fresh.

Dec 19, 2016

Food Hunter

+4.5

What a beautiful restaurant and excellent service ... had a fantastic chicken liver and calamari as starters. mains i choose combo sirlon and prawns ... I felt only one thing that the peri peri taste has been changed slightly but still not bad . .!! Perfect place for a fantastic meal... will be back soon... !!

Nov 09, 2016

Eve

+3.5

Another great italian spot. A bit pricey though, and I'd stick to their pastas only.
I was underwhelmed by their other food items .
If you get an outside seat you will be serenaded by the live band that plays on the corner usually .

Oct 14, 2016

Rashmi Gosai

+4.5

Absolutely love this place! Always busy, friendly service, great food.. a large variety.. the set up is modern and vintage at the same time.. friendly management.. I love that there's such a large variety of vegetarian food! It is within monte casino which is an even bigger plus point! Always love eating here!

Oct 11, 2016

Charmaine

Donatella's is fantastic, their food is amazing and the service is good. Great location and atmosphere in the restaurant as well. Definitely a 10/10!

Sep 03, 2016

Sharima Bramannan

+3.5

I haven't been to Donatella's in years but I had a craving for pasta so we visited. Had the chicken Alfredo fettuccine (with penne tho;-))...I enjoyed it but wish it had more cheese or more salt...something was missing.

Aug 27, 2016

Rea Realm

+4.5

The private dining area upstairs has an intimate feel and overlooks the below restaurant. If you are looking for a venue to host private events, this area is perfect. Had a lovely evening, with great service and fast expediting of food (considering the weekend crowds of Monte Casino as the restaurant was bustling with guests. Thank you Paris & team! Recommended meals and pros & cons to this venue, please see blog on rearealm.com

Aug 14, 2016

+4.5

After reading the great reviews of Donatellas on Zomato I had to go. Everything from service, starters to mains I could not fault. The calamari starter, mushroom & halloumi skewers and best of all Portuguesa pizza is a must try.

Jul 28, 2016

Sheetal300

Great restaurant! Love the atmosphere - brings me back to Italy! Great food! Great service!! Portions are pretty generous, and the staff is very accomodating.
Definitely a must try!!

Jul 25, 2016

Michelle North

+4.5

Excellent meal enjoyed by all! The sangria was very nice, not too sweet and fruity. Great menu - something for everyone. One of the best pasta meals I've ever had. Will be back!

Jul 17, 2016

Suhnevdheever

Had chicken with cheese sauce and avo, was very tasteful. My partner had peri peri prawns that were also delicious. Well priced. Fanatstic wine list. Manager was very friendly. Waitors were not that friendly but we received decent service. Overall we had a great night.

Jul 08, 2016

Amy Lara Baxter

+4.5

Had such a lovely evening here!

On arrival we were promptly greeted and asked where we wanted to sit. Friendly and quickly.

We could not decid on what wine to have, as the list was rather impressive so instead we decided to try the sangria. BUT to was white wine sangria ( we were warned) and it was absolutely divine! Rather sweet, but perfect. Such a good drink choice.

The starters are huge- so much so that it could be a main in my opinion. My mum had the black mushrooms and snails which she said we're divine but very rich, and could not finish the portion. I had the calamari- literally mouth watering and would go back just for it.

For mains my mom ordered the calamari ad my starter was so divine and I had one of the best seafood pastas I have had in years! (I had it with the creamy based sauce).

We shared a lovely creme brulee, it was divine.

I am so impressed with this restaurant and would recommend it to anyone.

May 30, 2016

Gökhan Karaoğlan

We had a great dinner here everything was pretty good, the pita they bring is a must and the wine is always good here.
I had a seafood platter for one which was very delious the the services was great.

May 28, 2016

Toni

Had a Donatella pasta, fantastico! The prego chicken, tender, nice and spicy. All that for a fair price! Bravo! Restaurant is on a " secondary road" in Monty so watch out for it!

Apr 26, 2016

EvdL

Finally a chef that knows blue rear. This eatery was amazing. Cocktails, my kudu steak and our service.
I'd highly recommend before a show or to wind down. But, reservations are esencial.

Apr 16, 2016

Prishantha Chetty

+4.5

Met some friends for dinner tonite at this lovely Italian restaurant. The food was awesome,the ambience was lovely & their service was excellent. Everyone in party had a great meal. There was a few vegetarian options aswell which is quite unique.

Mar 06, 2016

Neelaм

+3.5

Food and service was good. Their menu had a fair amount of vegetarian dishes. Tried the cannelloni, was pretty good. Love the decor of this restaurant.

Feb 01, 2016

Dinika Singh

+4.5

My partner took me out for a great dinner at Donatella's that surpassed my expectations. What a beautiful setting with friendly, informative staff and amazing food. This was a lovely fine dining experience that I absolutely loved! For starters we had cocktails which were super tasty paired with fresh tasty oysters. My partner got the oven baked lamb whilst I opted for the seafood platter for 1 for our mains which was done to perfection! We unfortunately were too full for dessert :( but we will definitely be back soon!

Jan 13, 2016

Vicky Jankiewicz

Wanted to try something new before a night at the theatre and I went through all the menus of the places at Montecasino. Donatella's looked pretty impressive so we decided to join them for dinner.

Upon arrival it didn't look too busy, but it was still fairly early for dinner (7pm). They have a smoking section (who knew!) and their decor really lights up the restaurant.

Their waiting staff were really friendly - and we never waited long for food. The bread rolls that we received were unfortunately not fresh.

I started off with a cocktail which was great. Then we shared the Halloumi and the Grilled Calamari starters.

For mains I had the saucy mushroom steak with mash and stir-fry veg, and my friend had the Alfredo Chicken Penne. Both meals were fantastic and the portions were on point.

Rad little pre-theatre dinner spot indeed.

Jan 12, 2016

Anandie

+3.5

Nice Italian spot in Monte Casino, where there are an abundance of worldly tastes. They offer a great selection of pizzas and pastas, and good service.

Jan 08, 2016

Nureyin Reddy

I've been there numerous times now and have not once been disappointed. The setting and food is absolutely fantastic!!

The food is prepared timeously and tastes absolutely fantastic, no matter what you order This is usually not the case for restaurants with so many options on their menu. However, Donatella's seem to nail everything that we've ever ordered.

If you're a person that likes pizza, you should definitely order one if you do go there. They're fantastic.

Service is sometimes questionable, depending on who your server is, but for me, the number of times with good service outweighs the times with bad service.

All-in-all a great, affordable restaurant with a huge menu and above average service.

Jan 08, 2016

Joyce Keung

Our waiter was really friendly. We went there for lunch so luckily there wasnt many people. The atmosphere is good and romantic, perfect for a lunch or dinner date.
Our food came quick and it was really yummy.
Overall this restaurant gave me a good impression and will definitely come back!

Dec 30, 2015

Thirusha Reddy

+3.5

It's easy to overlook Donatella's as it is tucked away in a rather obscure corner of Montecasino, however this little gem is definitely one of the better restaurants in the complex. I've visited Donatella's a few times over the years and have yet to be disappointed, their seafood dishes are particularly good.

Although Donatella's classifies itself as an Italian restaurant I would say their cuisine is more Mediterranean, as Spanish, Portuguese and even Greek dishes grace their menu. This newly renovated restaurant has a great ambience especially on weekends, when there's usually a basker positioned nearby to serenade diners.

Dec 13, 2015

Kyle Pearce

Came here tonight to have dinner and what a wonderful experience eating here. Food was amazing and served in record time. Waitress was very friendly and overall I would recommend this restaurant

Dec 12, 2015

Antoinette N Michael Knoetze

First time at Donatello's & def one of my favorite restaurants! Incredible service & food! And one of the only restaurants I know who go out of their way to make ones birthday so special - thank you Donatello's & team :)

Nov 14, 2015

Melissa Eva

+4.5

Food is great and is served very hot and quickly after ordering. Service was ok. Generally a good time out and decent value for money. Will definitely be back.

Nov 09, 2015

Lisa Davonne Ronaldo

Been eating here for many years, always enjoy my meal, and makes for a great family outing. The steaks are amazing and they are known for their pizzas too.

Sep 10, 2015

Steph

My favorite thing about this restaurant is the gorgeous big terquoise leather couch! The halloumi starter was great, piping hot and cheese was soft, not hard and rubbery. The pasta dishes are generous and delicious. Good wine and coffee too. Our waitress, Ruth was so sweet and service was quick. What a lovely evening.

Aug 30, 2015

Samantha Spiro

+4.5

I recently indulged in restaurant hopping. It is quite the night because you sample many restaurants in a matter of hours. It is a must try! One of the places I went to was Donatella's at Montecasino. They are rather busy on a Saturday night but due to the fact that they have an upstairs section and a downstairs section, there is more than enough room. We managed to get an upstairs table and it almost feels as if you are in a VIP section. The restaurant has a contemporary theme, consisting of mostly black and white decor. They have magnificent overhanging lighting and widespread mirrors that gives the restaurant a sophisticated touch.

This place is definitely a family favourite as you can see scattered families having a jolly time. They have a wide variety to choose from which means no matter what your craving may be, you will be satisfied. They make sure that you have more than enough food to eat. The aesthetics of the restaurant really comes together and exerts an atmosphere which ensures that one has a superb evening.

Aug 28, 2015

Tuğba Demirci

Perfect seafoods, perfect meat!
Ate prawn&calamari plate. It was so delicious, cheap and big plate. Like 125 rand!
Ordered Nederburg Rose wine= 99 rand! It is nothing for this kind of wine.
Love it!
Good service&good staff.

Aug 11, 2015

Gabby Shipman

Had An amazing meal........ I recommend the pasta as it is very delicious🍝 has beautiful decor and has a nice vibe⭐️nice staff and lovely service🇿🇦 I'm coming back here tomorrow because it was soooooo good💖

Aug 02, 2015

Thirasha Pillay

Delicious food as usual at Donatellas. Abit disappointed that the vegan menu was unavailable although the website and physical menus stated that is available upon request. The reason was that it was not popular or in demand. Service started out great but had to look for the waiter for dessert menus and the bill, seemed like he'd forgotten about us midway. Still rating it a 4 since the food was great for the huge portions.

Serenta Naidoo

Amazing restaurant, the food was phenomenal and the service was great, we didn't even wait 20 minutes before our food arrived. The paella is a must try dish. Beautiful restaurant.

Saiyuri Chetty

Great atmosphere and great service, the meat option seemed nice and from what I've heard, but if you're going there for vegiterian dishes it's kinda average with comparison to the price .They didn't have some of there vegiterian options as well... they also didn't have alot of they're dessert options.

Danie Robinson

Food was excellent 👌🏼 Love the feel of the Restaurant, enjoyed our visit ☺️

Samiksha Nowrungsah

Excellent value for money and a restaurant that has a lovely, calming ambiance. The pastas and pizzas are delicious, packed with flavour and the portions are big. We consider this to be our favourite restaurant at Monte and we highly recommend it.

Desiree Dezz

The best choice i made for my birthday dinner. My partner and i were very happy with the service and more delighted with the food which was so so amazing

lekita paul

I love the lasagne here, amazing food. Service was on point, well done guys ! The crème brûlée was really good too.

Mlungisi Henderson Dwadwa

Had the opportunity to watch the final match between Bokke and New Zealand The food was great the atmosphere and the vibe were great.

Sue Lala

Just love the ambience and friendly staff. The service is amazing and the Food.. .OMGOODNESS! Good quality for your money. Well, the prices are reasonable just as the portion sizes. Seafood & Steaks are 💯 Will definitely come back.

Szymon Welgus

A pasta place in Montecasino, need I say more? Lovely setting in a section of Montecasino without too much foot traffic David, our waiter, was attentive friendly and professional with us. Food amazing and big portions! Be prepared. Great selection of wine too There are other options beside pasta too

Samil Purmeswar

Excellent foods! Starters, main and dessert, all delicious. Foods came quick. Service was outstanding; everybody there is prepared to help you! Special commends to our waiter Nkosi, for being knowledgable and pleasant. If I stayed closer, I'd be here every week!

Cerisha Govender

A lovely Italian restaurant based within Monte Casino. Most of the main meals vary between 130-250 rand. Went on a very busy evening and were treated with very welcoming service. Meals were brought to our tables surprisingly fast and were delicious. I highly recommend ordering a strawberry daiquiri, the alcohol wasn't too strong and was just the right amount of sweet.

Julie Standish

Fabulous atmosphere. Comfortable seating, including couches. Delicious food. Menu is wide-ranging, from pastas and pizzas, to seafood and grills. Attentive, but not intrusive, service. We spent two and a half hours here, having a leisurely dinner before the ballet. It was really enjoyable.

Amir Zahed

Nice variety of choices, delicious food with reasonable prices!

Byron Cunningham

Very friendly staff, warm and cozy atmosphere. Ruth was a good server to us. The food was excellent. My wife and I both had fillet steaks which were done to the perfect temperature as ordered and had excellent flavour. The card machine does struggle to pick up signal and I had to go to the atm to draw cash so just be aware of that but there are more inconveniences in life than that so it wasnt really a problem. I can definately recommened this restaurant for a dining experience.

Lefa Lekitlane

Nice place, the food is perfectly fine and their service is best. I recommend it to anyone who want to taste delicious meal.

Nitasha Rosen

Donatellas has been around for many years and with good reason. They are exceptional. Their food is always top quality. Service always quick and efficient. They are our go to place hands down. With many signature dishes still going strong, and new dishes regularly added they have managed to remain both consistent and relevant through the years. This is an amazing feat for a restaurant.

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