Donato’s
46 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
Donato’s Menu
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Sunday Family Style Menu - Entrees Selection
Diabetics at McDonald's
Most burgers served at McDonald's are low in sugar but there are several burgers which are high in sodium. You must choose burger options which are low in sugar and moderate in sodium content. You can also avoid extra dressings or cheese over your burger to control diabetes at McDonald's.
Foods to Avoid for Diabetics at McDonald's
Diabetics will find many tempting food items at McDonald's but most of these food items are also high in sugar or sodium. Diabetics must skip desserts and shakes at McDonald's to avoid sugar spike. You should also skip all McCafe drinks except a few containing low sugar and fat-free options. Besides the drinks and beverages, you should also avoid bacon-based and sausage-based burgers and sandwiches to limit your sodium intake. Diabetics should also skip the sausage-based salad options available at McDonald's.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at McDonald's
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 1070mg sodium, 27g carbs, 6g sugar, 6g fiber, 37g Protein
Egg McMuffin®
Nutritional Facts: 300 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 760mg sodium, 30g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 17g Protein
4-piece Chicken McNuggets®
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 340mg sodium, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 17g Protein
Kiddie Cone
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 20mg sodium, 8g carbs, 6g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
4-piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 340mg sodium, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Iced Latte
Nutritional Facts: 90 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 65mg sodium, 7g carbs, 7g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein
World Famous Fries®
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 160mg sodium, 29g carbs, 0g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g Protein
Healthy Meal suggestions for Donato’s
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Sunday Family Style Menu - Entrees Selection
High Blood Pressure at McDonald's
Most burgers at fast food joints contain a high amount of sodium. You must keep your sodium intake in check if you are suffering from high blood pressure. McDonald's offers a wide range of burgers based on your diet preferences. Choose the right burger and avoid French fries at all cost while dining at McDonald's.
Foods to Avoid at McDonald's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Burger and Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles at McDonald's as both these burgers are high in sodium. Skip extra cheese and avoid French fries if possible as they are too greasy and can add to your sodium intake. Also, avoid all types of sausage-based burgers or sandwiches at McDonald's to limit your sodium levels.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at McDonald's
Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Filet-O-Fish®
Nutritional Facts: 390 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 560mg sodium, 38g carbs, 5g sugar, 2g fiber, 17g Protein
Baked Apple Pie
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 95mg sodium, 35g carbs, 16g sugar, 4g fiber, 2g Protein
Vanilla Cone
Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 95mg sodium, 32g carbs, 16g sugar, 4g fiber, 2g Protein
Americano
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 20mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0 g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at MCDONALD'S
Cholesterol is the biggest concern for people visiting McDonald's, especially people suffering from high cholesterol. You can order chicken or egg burgers instead of ham or cheeseburgers to maintain your cholesterol levels at McDonald's. In addition, you can also try the salads and opt for drinks that low in sugar.
Foods to Avoid at MCDONALD'S for High Cholesterol
Bacon-based items are often too greasy and high in bad cholesterol. If you are concerned about high cholesterol, then you must avoid all bacon-based burgers and salads. Also, skip the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Tenders to keep your cholesterol levels in check. You must also keep sausage-based items at bay when dining at McDonald's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at MCDONALD'S
Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Egg White Delight McMuffin®
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 780mg sodium, 29g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 16g Protein
McChicken®
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 590mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 2g fiber, 15g Protein
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 125mg sodium, 22g carbs, 12g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Hamburger Happy Meal
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 680mg sodium, 62g carbs, 21g sugar, 3g fiber, 22g Protein
Cappuccino
Nutritional Facts: 120 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 80mg sodium, 9g carbs, 9g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Yoplait® GO-GURT® Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 0.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 30mg sodium, 9g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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Q & A for McDonald's
When McDonald's first opened?
McDonald's began its operations by converting food and drinks stand called "The Airdrome" into first McDonald's restaurant.
When does McDonald's open?
McDonald's opens daily at 5:30 AM and stays open until 11:00 PM.
Which McDonald's is open 24 hours?
Unfortunately, there are not a single McDonald's which operates 24/7.
Where's McDonald's near me?
There are over 13,905 McDonald's outlets in the United States itself. You can find a McDonald's nearby with the help of our Restaurant Listings directory.
When McDonald's start and stop serving breakfast?
McDonald's starts serving breakfast at 5:30 AM daily until 10:30 AM.
When McDonald's start and stop serving lunch?
McDonald's starts serving lunch at 10:30 AM from Monday to Friday and 11:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Happy Meals are also served during lunch hours.
Will McDonald's bring back the McRib?
McRib is back at McDonald's since October 2018.
Will McDonald's bring back spicy McChicken?
McDonald's in the United States has no plans currently to bring back the Spicy McChicken.
Will McDonald's bring back the Grand Mac?
McDonald's doesn't serve Grand Mac currently and there are no plans to bring it back anytime sooner. You can always try the Big Mac if you have a large appetite for burgers.
Are McDonald's milkshakes gluten free?
Yes, all flavors of McDonald's milkshakes are gluten-free. Nearly all beverages served at McDonald's are gluten-free.
Are McDonald's burgers gluten-free?
Unfortunately, McDonald's does not serve gluten-free burgers. All the buns and other ingredients such as fried chicken patties, grilled chicken patties, beef patties, sauces, condiments, etc. contain gluten.
Are McDonald's Apple Pies vegan?
Generally, Apple Pies are prepared using shortcrust pastry which contains eggs. However, McDonald's Apple Pie pocket is vegan-friendly as it is both dairy and egg free.
Are McDonald's Veggie Burgers vegan?
Veggie Burgers served at McDonald's are purely vegan. Just remember to skip the sauce as the sandwich sauce contains egg.
Are McDonald's Milkshakes vegetarian?
Yes, McDonald's milkshakes are 100% vegetarian and don't contain any meat product.
When did McDonald's introduce McCafe?
McDonald's McCafe was introduced by McDonald's as a separate coffee chain in 1993. The café also served great bakery and pastry besides offering a great variety of coffee beverages.
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About McDonald's
McDonald's is the largest American fast food company with over 37,855 outlets spread across 100 countries. Primarily known for hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and French fries, McDonald's menu also serves chicken dishes, breakfast products, soft drinks, wraps, milkshakes, and desserts today. The restaurant chain introduced smoothies, salads, fish, and fruits on the menu to offer healthy food options at McDonald's.
The restaurant began its operations in 1940 in San Bernardino, California, United States. The name of the restaurant comes from its founders Richard and Maurice McDonald. The siblings started the food business as a hamburger stand which was later converted into a restaurant franchise in 1953. The first Golden Arches logo was also introduced in the same year.
Healthy Food Options at McDonald's
McDonald's was highly criticized for its unhealthy food options. Being a renowned brand and a popular fast food chain, McDonald's decided to revamp its image and decided to serve healthy food options. Most of these healthy food choices were salads, smoothies, fruits, and fish items.
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Address :
46 Fox Chapel Rd
Pittsburgh, PA, 15238 - Phone (412) 781-3700
- Website https://www.donatosrestaurant.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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kitsy h.
Wow, I am really surprised about the other review! This is a restaurant that has a decor like an Italian restaurant, but the food is OUTSTANDING. We ordered 2 dishes for pasta and come to find out you can switch out the sauces so we did lower priced dishes with the better sauces. WELLL it was awesome!!! I was thinking the price would be high but it isn't any more then going to a Bravo's or other Italian restaurants. BUT it is local plus you get a salad or soup and great bread included in the meal! All and all it was outstanding and I would be so willing to go across the city to visit Donato's again!!!
(5)M F.
Decent italian food, if a bit pricey. Good meeting place (when there is no live music). A vibrant bar scene, sometimes with live entertainment. Good wine list.
(3)Danielle T.
They mean well, but they tend to just mimic a kind of semi-swank 90's steak/seafood house. The decor resembles that of an okay Hilton. The service is friendly but sometimes rather slow. The food is decent, but nothing special (steaks that are alright, ceasar salads with too much dressing etc). It is a last-resort kind of place when everything else has a long line.
(2)Bill J.
Just enjoyed our second dinner at Donato's. I compare this restaurant with Morton"s which we go to a lot. The steaks are larger and better than Mortons and the pricing is a little better but not by much. You get very good food here. The setting is very pretty and the service is great. We had Samantha and we like to eat slow and she adjusted to us and we were very pleased. I had the filet topped with a large amount of crab meat served with asparagus and Bearnaise, just decadent. My wife had the bone in filet which she loved. We shared an appetizer of stuffed banana peppers which was very good and huge. Would highly recommend this restaurant, at least for meat lovers.
(5)Lindsay B.
Exquisite, from start to finish. Donato is the proprietor and head chef. Former head of the Capitol Grille, he brings the best steaks, chops and seafood in and finishes off the heady experience with high class takes on what his Italian grandmother used to make. Come for the bolognese, stay for the steaks, veal and best crabcakes north of Baltimore. Run, don't walk away from the mediocre desserts. But hurry back for a drink from the colorful bartender and the most mouth watering olives in Allegheny county. Don't worry your head over soup or salad, both are divine. If I'm feeling hungry, I'll get both. Service is warm and impeccable. Speedy options for business lunches. Sit in the bar's booth area for an intimate dinner for two. Don't hesitate to tell your server what you want: I want a quick dinner. I want a fast business lunch. I want to linger for 2 hours and snuggle on my sweetheart. I want more bread. They will accommodate you and project exactly the vibe you want to have mirrored back at you. Anticipating your needs? Hardly seen in Pittsburgh restaurants, but Donato's anticipates your needs politely and gracefully. I eat everything and I eat everywhere in Pittsburgh and, without question, this is a consistent top 5 performer. Frankly I hate reviewing the places that I love because I don't want them overrun with idiots who ask to eat what Pittsburgh magazine told them to put in their craw. Well guarded secrets are bargaining chips and I'm always the big stack. But because of the economy being in the toilet and the nontraditional location (in Fox Chapel), I'm swallowing my pride and telling you twits to go eat there so I, selfishly, don't lose one of the greatest places in Pittsburgh.
(5)Ben R.
Easy reservation to get on a Thursday night. We used open table and it makes it so easy to make. And we even changed it two times as we added people. Started with the oysters and they were great. Had the broiled lobster stuffed with crab. Loved it. And it was a great portion for the $. It had to be at least a 3 lb tail. Server was a little off the mark with regards to here professionalism but it did the job. I expect she was either new or came from max and ermas. Love the environment and I just hope it survives!!! It's the fanciest place in fox chapel.
(4)John B.
Found the food and service poor. Seems to be more a place for older folks with expensive cars to be seen.
(1)Liv K.
Great food, service and atmosphere. The mushroom risotto is out of this world. The bartender makes a mean dirty martini! Very clean and the staff is very professional.
(5)Robert U.
It's pretty good. I do not know of any other fine-dining choices in Fox Chapel, which helps this place. But compared to what's down the road in Pittsburgh, this place would really pale. The setting is very nice. It looks and feels right. The bar is a bit of a time-warp back to the late 1980s, but the dining feels nice. The noise-level is good - comfortable "chatter" but not too loud, so it's good for a proper business lunch. Service is attentive but just not as professional as it should be to match the style and price-point. Prepare for a wait-staff who will ask you to pass a dirty plate to him/her, or will make an awkward reach across the table. (You would never see this at Capital Grille, for example.) The food is good but not amazing. I've tried a few salads, the salmon, and a steak. The greens are fresh and the salmon is well prepared. The one time I tried the New York Strip was a disappointment. The cut and quality were good, but my medium temperature came out medium well to well done. (A huge miss for a $42 steak.) They do take care of their regulars and seem flexible with reservations and for accommodating large groups. They have a private room in back that works very well for groups up to maybe 15 or so.
(3)Ray P.
Awesome food great place worth the price
(4)Alisha P.
This particular visit we were a paltry party of 6, we were treated like royalty. The restaurant's ability and willingness to accommodate everyone in our party was second to none. The organic salmon done a perfect medium, the steaks yummy, veal Oscar style (tender), the appetizers; stuffed banana peppers (stuffed with tuna), Tuna tartare, seared prosciutto wrapped shrimp, (complimentary) meatballs were great - the stuffed banana peppers were a tad bland (the tuna filling) - but executed well. Our server, Eddie (who we request when making reservations) is knowledgeable, attentive (but not intrusive) and completely made our dinner comfortable and a terrific experience!!
(5)Chris H.
For years we drove past this restaurant until one evening we decided to give it a try. The service was awesome and the meal was easily the best we've had. Since this was our first time we were given a complimentary meatball. Ok..,,odd. But these were incredible. My wife is gluten free and they were extremely accommodating even making a special meatball for her. The appetizers were great and the steaks done to perfection. Their house red wine, which has their own label, was spectacular. Full body. Complemented the steaks perfectly. Next time (Monday!) we'll be getting bottles not glasses. While quite expensive it's worth it. Highly recommend!
(5)Nichole H.
I made a reservation but I was early and decided to sit at the bar and the service was so great that I decided to stay at the bar and eat my dinner. food was great the service was great nothing to complain about
(5)Tamara L.
Seeing that fall is in full swing, I stopped by Donato's last week for their delicious Fall Harvest Salad with roasted pumpkin, bourbon-poached pear and shaved red onion on a bed of arugula tossed in a house made pumpkin-sage vinaigrette. It was a nice, big portion that was definitely big enough to satisfy two hungry people. The bourbon-poached pears elevated the salad from standard to stellar and brought memories of the holiday season. Not only was the food great but the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Donato's has a very nice extensive wine list with customized wine bottles from the Pittsburgh Winery. I enjoyed my salad with a glass of Merlot from the Pittsburgh Winery... The full-bodied red wine complimented my salad beautifully! Overall, I enjoyed my experience and will be back again.
(4)Paul S.
I'd say good overall, but over rated and over priced. My wife and I made the trip to Fox Chapel to try the place out and I can say, it was just okay (with one exception - see below). I had the eggplant parm. which was way over sauced and exceptionally soggy. My wife had the Scampi - not too impressed. We had the Calamari as an appetizer and it was fine - not exceptional. Our salads (the Donato salad and a cesar were only okay). The prices are tailored for the Fox Chapel crowd -- and they can have it. There was one exception and bright spot -- the Tiramisu was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had.
(3)Cora L.
I really had high hopes for this place but it missed my expectations. The atmosphere is intimate, and not for you and your partner but for you, your partner and whoever is in the table next to you, IT SO CRAMMED. They seated us in a small two top hardly large enough fit a plate....we quickly moved to a 4 top with still little to no room. We got the calamari by recommendation. My hubby loved the peppers and calamari. I thought the calamari inside was cooked perfectly but the outside was mushy, it was OK. I couldnt decide what I wanted so I panicked and got crab cakes. My love got the delmonico and frites it was 44$ meal. Salad with house dressing way too sour he didn't finish his. My Caesar salad wasn't great. Our entrees came out and I took two bites of my crab cakes and quickly started to feel ill hubby shared his steak with me which they raved about its "genetically" mutated value. Bullshit. I had better delmonico at Wal-Mart, the truffle frites were pretty much cut up raw potatoes covered in oil with crusty cheese they sucked, I was embarrassed I even recommend he get them, way better at burgatory. My crab cakes I ended up giving to my other half along with my cold spinach. Did I mention our food sat under a heat lamp for a long time? How do I know this? Well the lemon served with my meal was hot and seared they plated it way to early. Guh I wasted a beautiful night out wishing we spent the 130$ at the casino. Also I would like to add however the wait staff young nice and kind just not up to par for "fine" dining. Id say one word "wannabes" Also it a whole day later and both he and I still feeling ill most likely crab cake related. Oh fun fact they brought out olives at first with "cheese" hahaha my love ate the butter wedge so quickly honest mistake he thought it was cheese. I was mad he didn't share the "cheese." so he asked for another piece the waiter was so baffled he went to ask the bus boy what was on the plate. He came back quickly with another wedge of butter lol. My hubby ate the butter lol was the funniest thing ever lol. This is why Im doing the reviews and not him he doesn't know the difference between butter and cheese LOL.
(2)Danielle P.
Food here is overpriced for what it is. If they dropped the prices down a bit, it might be worth it. However, the service is god-awful. Some of the most aloof, clueless servers I've ever had. Bottom line: This place is NOT worth it.
(1)Shannon M.
Tonight's visit was our first visit to Donato's, and it was my best friend's birthday. I made reservations for 2, and we were promptly seated to a beautiful table for 2 decorated & personalized just for my friend. She was very surprised and happy! After our soup, salad and bread, our meals arrived: I had the filet mignon oscar and the birthday girl had the night's special of surf & turf. INCREDIBLE. Beautifully prepared and every bite was succulent and made to perfection. The steak MELTED with each bite and the seafood was fantastic. There was not a bad bite. Both of us were over the moon with our meals and every bite in between. We had wonderful wine and creme brulee for dessert. Needless to say, we left very happy & full. The staff and service was impeccable and we felt special & taken care of. The **only** thing missing was meeting Chef D, who unfortunately was not in the kitchen tonight. (It'll give us an excuse to go back!) THANK YOU DONATO'S!!
(5)Tim W.
One of the top five Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh! I was trying to find somewhere new and different to take my wife Tamika for Mother's Day and I immediately thought of Donato's as she LOVES Italian food. I was able to easily book our reservation on my phone using the Open Table app. At the time of reservation I requested a booth. I even got a telephone reminder from the restaurant of the date and time of our reservation. When we arrived we were greeted by the host, our jackets taken and we were escorted to our booth. Our waiter, John C. quickly came and took our drink orders and placed fresh warm bread on the table. Our favorite was the bread that was similar to pizza. I could eat that stuff all day long! F.Y.I. They do have a kid's menu but, it's not listed in the menu. You just have to ask. They offer a huge cheeseburger, chicken tenders and a kids version of just about every pasta on the menu. Our daughter got her usual cheeseburger and fries and absolutely loved them($10). The wife ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese ($15), a pasta dish with beef, pork and veal. I tried the Lasagna Fresca ($16). Each entree comes with either soup or salad. Tamika got a salad and I got the Crab Bisque. It was the best I have EVER had. I wanted to drink out of the bowl, it was that good! Tamika thought her Bolognese was outstanding. My Lasagna was good but, not life changing. My portion was quite small compared to Tamika's huge bowl of pasta and my noodles were over cooked and almost mushy. I prefer my pasta just past al dente. The service was OUTSTANDING! Tied for the best we've had in any restaurant. Our glasses never got empty. All of the waiters work as a team. If a different waiter walks by and notices a empty plate he/she whisks it away without you even noticing it. At the end of the meal we were each given a tasty ginger snap type of cookie and my wife was given a white rose which is her favorite color rose. My only complaints are that my Lasagna noodles were overcooked and portion was small for the price and the kids burger is expensive @ ($10). I do highly recommend Donato's and will be back often.
(4)Punanamous P.
It's hard finding upscale vegan food. I always order fried eggplant, linguine w/tomato sauce (specially made), bread w/ a side of olive oil and garlic (dip). The eggplant is coated with soymilk (not eggs) and the chef makes a special bechamel sauce with soymilk... BONUS POINTS! How many places will do that? That plus a salad for $25. I can't eat all of it in one sitting. It usually takes 2-3 days. yummmmmmmy!
(4)tmara c.
Hubby ran in for a takeout and the entrée was ok...noodles and clams. He ordered a serving of lobster bisque and was disappointed in the quality. He was also overcharged $5. When he spoke to the manager the next day, the manager admitted he had been overcharged but refused to refund the money...told him he now has a $5 credit to a restaurant that overcharged him and served him subpar food. Well they can keep that fiver and enjoy it because they will not be getting any more of our money.
(1)Amanda M.
After my recent experience at Donato's I'm honestly stunned by the bad reviews. Donato's is on the top 25 (34) Pittsburgh restaurants this year and I couldn't agree more. The service was phenomenal! THE best service I have had all year. Yes, the food is a bit pricey but well worth it to me. Also, Donato's has many deals out right now including a burgh bargains deal and even better, a travelzoo deal which, for a couple, includes an app, two entrees, a side dish and two glasses of wine for 69$ or double that for four people- 135$. We went with the four person deal and joined another couple on a recent Friday night. The decor was nice- table cloths, large photos/paintings of Italy. Surprisingly, the restaurant was quite dead. We were one of about 5 tables leaving about 3/4 of the restaurant empty. As we were coming in, we noticed a jazz band setting up in the bar area which was fantastic dinner music. Our waitress came over immediately to get our drinks. She also asked us if we had been to Donato's before. We had not so, she brought us out their famous meatballs on the house. Who would turn down free meatballs? Wow. What a great start to our meal. Tender, juicy and a hint of spice. Hubs and I decided on our appetizer- shrimp wrapped in mozzarella and proscuitto. Before our app came out, the waitress asked about our drinks. When I gave her a half hearted "ok" she probed further to discover my discontent. I explained that the wine I had ordered was not what I was expecting but I was fine with it. She asked if she could bring me something else but I declined. I really was "ok" with it. A few minutes later, she arrived at our table with a tasting of another wine she thought I might enjoy. I did take a liking to that wine but again assured her that my current glass of wine was fine. Before our apps arrived, we were served a bread basket with three different types of bread. Wonderful breads but nothing to dip them in which made me a little sad. Not to worry, our apps soon arrived and I fell in love with the huge shrimp skillfully wrapped in soft mozzarella and crispy proscuitto. I could have lived without the pickled eggplant underneath the shrimp. On to the next course. Soup or salad to go with our entrees. I ordered the wedding soup. Perfect with lots of spinach and cheese. At this point I am pretty full. Then our entrees arrive. Are you kidding me? This was huge.Hubs ordered the filet oscar and I ordered the 10 oz filet with seasonal vegetable- green beans. We also got the truffle mac as a side dish. I took a deep breath, got my second wind and dug in. The green beans were crisp and flavorful. The filet was oh so tender and juicy. And the truffle mac? Rich, creamy and decadent. Now this was a meal! Unfortunately, I could only make it through about a third of it before I had to tap out. No worries. My filet and truffle mac made for a wonderful lunch the next day. The only downfall I see in Donato's menu was the dessert. Yes, I looked despite my growing waistline. Nothing jumped out at me. The basics were there, tiramasu, gelato, sorbetto but, nothing interesting and different that I just HAD to try. All in all, Donato's has fantastic food and great service. If it's the price that steers you away, keep your eyes open for a deal.
(5)Jason F.
I stopped by here a couple of Fridays ago with my fiance and 2 other dining companions. We had made reservations earlier in the week but whenever we arrived it was obvious that we didn't need them as at least 75% of the restaurant was open and never did fill up. The inside is decorated tastefully with neutral colors and dark woods with the white linen table cloths that you would expect from a finer dining establishment. Our waitress came over to greet us in a reasonable time period and asked if we had ever been there before. After hearing all of say no, she told us that she would get us some of their meatballs on the house while taking our drink order. I ended up going with a bourbon drink that was really good and whose name I wish that I could remember. One of our dining companions ended up going with a wine that she wasn't too fond of. After she had mentioned it the waitress came over and asked her what was wrong with the drink. After some cajoling she got it out of her that she wasn't a big fan of the wine and even brought over a sample of a different wine that she would happily replace it with. I guess it my dining companions face that gave away her thoughts about the wine but it almost seemed like they had a microphone on the table. The service was that good and it stayed that way throughout our dinner. In the meantime we put in our food orders with my fiance and I decided to split the calamari Diavolo as an appetizer, while I went with the Delmonico Steak & Frites for my entree and then the truffle macaroni sounded good enough that we also decided to split that as a side. First up for the food was the order of meatballs for both couples (it ended up being a large meatball for each person) at our table. They were covered in a marinara type sauce and were a great start to the meal. The meat was moist, tender and juicy and went well with the marinara sauce. Next up was the calamari diavolo which was awesome. Since I am a fan of spiciness, I absolutely love it whenever they put banana peppers with calamari as they did here. The spiciness does well to pair with the mild sweetness of the calamari. It was all covered in a San Marzano tomato sauce which was nice. The taste of it was awesome and I think that it was probably my second favorite calamari in Pittsburgh. The only thing that I didn't enjoy about it was that the breading got a bit soggy with the sauce but I easily overlooked that due to the taste. Our entrees came next with the side of truffle macaroni. My steak was pretty enormous and I was impressed with the size of it while the frites that came beside it had a nice truffle smell to them. The steak was cooked perfectly to the medium that I has asked for and was juicy and delicious. The frites were also very good as the smell and taste of the truffle helped to elevate them beyond your normal frites. Last but not least was the truffle macaroni which ended up being my least favorite portion of the meal. It was more of a watery macaroni and cheese with the truffle oil and although I thought it tasted ok, it was not nearly at the same level as the rest of our meal was. After we had finished our meal the waitress asked all of us if we wanted to take a look at the dessert menu. While we acquiesced, I knew that I wasn't going to get anything as the meal had left me completely stuffed. The bottom line for me is that I would head here again in a heartbeat. Yes the prices are a bit more than some other places but the food was excellent and the service was the best that I have had in a long time. As the old adage goes "you often get what you pay for" and I think that Donato's was well worth the money.
(5)Joanna W.
I never write reviews on restaurants, but had to do this. I was so outraged by the pricing at Donato's. PLEASE BE WARNED. The environment in the restaurant is very lovely, though the service was somewhat slow. The unbelievable thing is that I ordered a $10 salad. The menu states that you can add a topping such as chicken, steak, or shrimp. There was no price shown for these additional items. To my horror, the bill came in at $30. I was charged $16.00 for a steak topping on my salad. When I asked for the price to be double-checked, I was told that it was correct and that nothing could be done. $30 for a salad. I will never, ever visit this restaurant again. Completely outrageous to charge this kind of money and not warn your customers. Stay away.
(1)Suzan H.
I really enjoy Donato's. The food is terrific-love the pasta sauce and chocolate rubbed steak!! Great wine list!!! I've taken company, out of towners, etc. there. Really impressive!
(4)T G.
Great food, decent prices, since most of the entrees come with either soup or salad. The portion is big!! There were 8 people in our party, and most of us have to get a to-go boxes. The service was so accommodating to my father-in-law's requests. Three of our parties ordered the shrimp and scallops and it was awesome!!! The shrimps and scallops were huge and the pasta was really good too!! We really enjoyed our dinner there! Hope to come back here when we visit Pittsburgh again!
(5)Kimberly R.
I love Italian!! But, I usually get the same thing whenever I go.....eggplant parm. So I had to try the eggplant parm at Donato's. Really Really good eggplant parm! It comes with red and white sauce. It is really rich, but has lots of flavor. The restaurant is a bit stuffy, but the food is good. I felt a bit under dressed in black pants and a top, but could have just been the night I went. I am not on that side of town often, but would go back if I was.
(4)Michele R.
On a cold and snowy Friday night in the burgh....not much was happening anywhere. However a few brave friends of mine ventured out to hear one of our favorite Pittsburgh singers perform in the lounge area. Picture this scenario; restaurant empty, tables in the bar with reserved signs - empty, not a lot happening. My 4 friends and I easily secured one of the also empty seats at the bar, we ordered dinner and appetizers. The food is passable as well as the service as long as you don't get Christopher, he only caterers to the "A" list people women are invisible. (May I kindly add that none of us are economically challenged) About our group: None of us are heavy drinkers, in fact given the icy weather conditions getting seriously buzzed was not a particularly responsible decision. I was taking an antibiotic my other friend has a disability and cannot drink and the other ladies decided not to tempt fate. Our average bill was a respectable $70.00 per person. Imagine our horror when we were asked to leave because we were drinking water, coffee and tea with our deserts. I know I don't drive a Bentley and I assume the owner David Tasone can boot people out of his playground whenever he so desires. As for me and my friends we are taking our money where we get treated respectfully, like the Fairmont, food is better there anyway. As one of the world travelers in my group the general consensus was the have never been treated so rudely. Do not go here if you do not have a man in attendance and at least one alcoholic. You will be disappointed.
(1)Dara B.
Worst service EVER!! We had a party of 6 and made a reservation for 7:45. The restaurant asked us to push it back to 8:15. We weren't thrilled about that, but figured it wasn't a huge deal, we were not seated until 9pm. When we asked why such a long wait, they said they were overbooked, sorry but isn't that why you take a reservation? The wait staff was then slow and we didn't get out of there til after 11pm. I'll never go back.
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