Ristorante Donatello

Brighton’s Favourite Family Run Italian Restaurant

A Taste of Italy

Situated in the heart of Brighton’s famous Lanes, Donatello is a family run Italian restaurant frequented by locals, visitors and celebrities alike. Serving authentic and genuine ristorante cuisine accompanied by award winning wines all at affordable, value for money prices, makes Donatello a longstanding popular restaurant in Brighton.

Our Food Menu

At Donatello you’re guaranteed genuine Italian cooking at it’s best at incredibly affordable prices. Our famous fixed price menu starts from only £12 for two courses.

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Our Bambini Menu

Family is important to us at Donatello and so we have collaborated with some of our favourite little ones to create a menu that all kids love!

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Our Dessert Menu

Delicious, gooey and Italian – our desserts and coffees are always a favourite way to end an enjoyable meal.

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Our Drinks Menu

We have an extensive wine cellar supplied by an award winning Sommelier and wine merchant plus a stunning selection of delicious cocktails and beers for every occasion.

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CHRISTMAS MENU

Christmas Parties now OPEN for Booking

We love Christmas and are delighted to be able to welcome you back to celebrate once again. We have compiled some delicious Italian menus for you to enjoy.

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TAKEAWAY MENU

Pick up some Genuine Italian Food!

Our mouth-watering, great tasting, genuine Italian dishes are prepared with care and fresh ingredients. Visit online menu here.

Events at Donatello

From weddings to anniversaries and large family gatherings to management meetings and conferences, Donatello are experts at catering to all sizes and types of events. Our menu options are universally enjoyed, making our large venue a popular crowd pleaser for big groups.

Our Guests Says

Long awaited return…
— Lee, August 2020

The thing about this place, is that everyone who visits loves it. It’s hard not to. Amazing Italian food, managed with a family tradition. The venue itself has grown over the years, but lost none of its authenticity. You just have to look at the photo wall on entry, to gain a feel of the popularity of this restaurant. Spent NYE here with my girlfriend for my birthday, the occasion was perfect. Will always return, as the lure when in Brighton, is just too tempting, especially the Donatello’s spaghetti.

Amazing
— Clare W, August 2020

Huge selection of dishes on the menu, extremely friendly staff. The restaurant itself was very clean & the food was absolutely delicious. Felt very welcome and will definitely be coming back!! One of the best Italian restaurants I have visited!!

Best Italian we have ever had!
— Jack W, August 2020

Absolutely amazing experience! Service was brilliant and fast despite the restaurant being full and the food arrived quickly and was delicious! Can’t wait to come back again!

Authentic Italian
— Emma, August 2020

We visited on Monday 3rd August and had booked online before our holiday to Brighton. We sat outside with our two small dogs in the lovely square. The staff were so accommodating and even provided water, without asking, for our two pups. Food was amazing, it was just like being in Italy! We had starters and we both had pizzas for our main and so glad we did! Staff were very friendly and we felt very safe with all the COVID regulations. Although we sat outside, I did visit the toilet which was very clean and inside restaurant looked lovely too. We are leaving Brighton tomorrow and have actually booked to go back as we enjoyed it so much.

Excellent Italian – Highly Recommend
— Holli G, August 2020

Absolutely amazing food and service tonight. Was served by two lovely members of staff Alfonzo and Megan. So friendly and good was gorgeous – would highly recommend and would 100% be going back again xxx

In the Community

Donatello Restaurant has been actively supportive within the Brighton community for over 30 years. From sponsoring home grown grass roots sporting teams to fundraising for local charities, we believe in helping and supporting our wonderful community of Brighton.
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