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Donato Enoteca

Restaurants, Italian near San Mateo, CA | Last updated: Mar 14, 2024

Avg 3.8* in total 1017 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$$ -  Italian, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Phone: (650) 701-1000

About the Business

Specialties

The modern Italian menu at Donato Enoteca reflects Donato Scotti's culinary philosophy of using fresh, simple ingredients in inventive ways that enhance the essence of each flavor. Showcasing each region of Italy with a sensibility only a native can bring, Donato's menu honors his northern Italian roots and presents a clean, modern style of cuisine in a welcoming environment. Farmer's market produce and fine imported Italian artisanal products, such as fresh imported burrata, prosciutto, grappa and olive oil, are all employed.

History

Established in 2009.

Donato Scotti's path to Donato Enoteca began in high school, when he worked at the Michelin-starred Ristorante Del l'Angelo in Italy, a regional destination for serious food lovers. After graduating culinary school at the age of 21, the allure of travel and culinary exploration tugged at Scotti and he moved to New York City, working at an Italian restaurant on the southeast corner of Central Park. He then decided to move Westward to Los Angeles where the opportunity to work at the legendary Valentino restaurant and the bounty of California's fresh and local ingredients was unsurpassable. Under the direction of owner Piero Selvaggio, Scotti shined at Valentino, moving up in the ranks during his six years there to eventually become the Chef. He later worked at Primi and Posto, before moving north to Fresno. In 2000 he joined Il Fornaio in Sacramento, growing within the company and taking positions at their Walnut Creek and Palo Alto locations as head chef.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Donato S.

Business Owner

Branching out on his own, Donato brings the authentic flavors of Italy to Northern California on the palate of a beautifully-designed modern restaurant with rustic accents at Donato Enoteca.When he's not at the restaurant, Scotti enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, cooking as a family, taking mushroom foraging trips to Half Moon Bay and coaching soccer.

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Get Directions:

1041 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Hours:
Mon Closed  
Tue 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM  
Wed 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM  
Thu 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM  
Fri 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM  
Sat 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM  
Sun 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM  


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