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Ristorante Donatella
Pietro and Donatella Ghilardi invite you to enjoy the finest Italian cuisine, featuring family recipes from Verona in the North, and traditional dishes from throughout Italy. Pasta, fatta in casa, made fresh, from scratch every day, the finest meats and seafood, distinctive sauces and home made desserts are prepared with loving care and presented in a warm and welcoming environment. Buon appetito!
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41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(24)
- fit for foodies(20)
- romantic(11)
- special occasion(10)
- good for groups(8)
- notable wine list(5)
Ristorante Donatella Reviews List
Review 1 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Frito Misto was excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Frito Misto was excellent as was veal dishes"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A quiet spot to enjoy wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A quiet spot to enjoy wonderful food and service. You will not be disappointed."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
THE MENU IS INCREDIBLE! THE
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"THE MENU IS INCREDIBLE! THE FOOD IS FABULOUS!!!!! SERVICE A++++++"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've seen this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've seen this restaurant before but hadn't tried it. Everyone in our party really enjoyed it. All our food was delicious. Glad we finally tried it, and we all plan to go again and again!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food but the decore needs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food but the decore needs a little update to make it more cosy. Very clean everywhere."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second time in two weeks I've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time in two weeks I've eaten here. Both times the food and service were outstanding. Only tiny knock would be at these prices small kids should be better behaved. Otherwise a wonderful discovery with quality food that won't break the bank"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was the best Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was the best Italian restaurant I have sampled so far (2013) in the desert. The food is traditional and excellent. The ambience is mediocre, partly due to its location in the hallway of an office building. But the most important is the food, which I found better than the bigger, better known restaurants downtown PS."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We met friends at Donatella's. It was the first time any of us had eaten here. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was great. Will definately eat here again when we come back to the area next winter."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Winner in the California desert
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Friendly traditional Italian with all the right features. Tables nicely spaced. Good selection of wines by the glass, generous pour. Bruschetta amuse bouche. Delicious rolls; just ask for more if you want them. And then more great food, all at the right price. I liked the pasta Della Nonna. This restaurant is one of our favorites. A winner!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Local Favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One our favorites in the valley. EVERYTHING is very good."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT ITALIAN FOOD!!! OUR
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"GREAT ITALIAN FOOD!!! OUR SERVER(MAGDA) WAS OUTSTANDING!!!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So pleased to find a nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So pleased to find a nice place that has GLUTEN FREE on thier menu!! They were SO accommodating and we had two different people come out to re confirm that they were taking care of me GF wise. Large variety menu lovely candlelight atmosphere. Food presented nicely. This place is hard to find, but worth the search! We swore we were in a medical plaza, but when we started walking up main aisle, there it was, and once inside you forgot all about that. It was cozy, and we will definately be back to this little hidden gem!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A real find.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are very excited to find such a great restaurant in our neighborhood. Very extensive menu with lots of authentic Italian offerings. I don't think you could have a bad meal here."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Seated by the kitchen
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation almost two months previous. Hope to enjoy our 28th wedding anniversary. Walked in to a very pleasant hello. Right off the bat we were seated at the worst table. By the kitchen, front door and all the customers and service staff route. Apologises were offered but no action. I booked early thinking a good table was possible.
We did enjoy the food very much. Big servings. Hot from the pot. Prices were very reasonable. A large selection of items on the menu. The service staff were very friendly and did a lot of moving around quickly.
I suppose if we had gotten a nice table I would be recommending this restaurant, but we didn't."
We did enjoy the food very much. Big servings. Hot from the pot. Prices were very reasonable. A large selection of items on the menu. The service staff were very friendly and did a lot of moving around quickly.
I suppose if we had gotten a nice table I would be recommending this restaurant, but we didn't."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good food and the staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food and the staff was exceptionally accomodating. I would definately go back"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not For Gourmets or Foodies
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately I was disappointed with the food. Ambiance was good at first and the wait staff was attentive. I started with the tomato, onion and Gorgonzola salad, it was good…hard to mess that one up. However I ordered the Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce with Shrimp Pasta, it basically tasted like Velveeta Mac and Cheese with pre-cooked shrimp added. My partner ordered a seafood pasta and could only eat the seafood, he thought it tasted like “cafeteria” food. The evening ended around 9:30 when our group of 4 was politely asked to leave, as the restaurant was empty and they were closing… BTW it was Saturday night. My overall impression was it mainly caters to an older, early crowd less concerned with innovative fresh cuisine."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
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Review 17 for Ristorante Donatella
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Donatello's is a little hard
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Donatello's is a little hard to find but well worth the look. It has a very extensive menu and the service is superlative. It is convenient to Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage performance venues."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ristorante Donatella
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate