Harden's survey result
Summary
“If you want huge portions of tasty Italian food” all at affordable prices, this stalwart of the Lanes is “hard to beat”. In particular it’s “a great place to take the kids” – staff are “friendly” and “families are welcome”.
Summary
“Donatello has become a kind of Brighton institution over the years”; “ideal for families (even with kids) and groups of friends with its hundreds of seats outside” (“don’t expect much elbow room” inside, though), this Lanes spot provides “huge portions of home cooked food” that’s “value for money”.
Summary
This “huge” and “bustling” spot in the Lanes is an affordable and “fun place for all the family”, where “kidlets always receive a great welcome”; “staff are great, plus the food’s tasty and in vast portions”.
Summary
This well-established Lanes Italian remains a “very cheerful” spot offering “exceptional value for money”; “every town should have a family-run local like this!”
Owner's description
Donatello is a family run business
Their ethos is to use the best ingredients whilst keeping the prices affordable.
This is achieved by making everything in-house every day.
We cater for large groups of up to 250 people - school groups - corporate functions -
and wedding receptions.
We can adapt the menu according to the customers budget ranging from £10 to £35
including drinks
