Best Italian Restaurants in Woodside

Donato Enoteca is one of our most favorite restaurants and we come here on special occasions. Everything about our experience here is top tier - the food, ambience, and service. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous - rich colors, textures, warm and inviting. Beautifully decorated - each table setting is perfect - this adds so much to the dining experience. We started with an insalata invernale - the cinghiale was the star! We ordered the Bigoli e Coda - oxtail pasta with asparagus- always our favorite - absolutely did not disappoint- yum! Last but not least- we had the Cioccolatto Fondente e Nocciole with vanilla gelato - superb! Mille grazie Donato’s!

Most of the food we had was very good: burrata, brussels sprouts, pizza, and pork chop were all very good. Salmon was cooked well but tasted a bit fishy. Service was attentive and friendly. Ambience was lacking as outdoor seating is next to parking lot of industrial buildings; vibe is probably better when there are more diners.

Excellent menu, service and ambiance. The food was delicious and the wait staff provided high quality and attentive service. A perfect evening with friends.

Although this restaurant has been around for several years, we had ne4ver tried it before. We now have a new local favorite! We had an all-appetizer lunch, and each dish was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. We will be back!

I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! The food was incredibly delicious—every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was equally impressive; the staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcomed. It’s clear they care about both the food they serve and their customers’ experience. This place has definitely earned a spot on my favorites list, and I can’t wait to come back!