Harden's survey result
Summary
“In the heart of Brighton’s famous Lanes, Donatello is an Italian restaurant frequented by locals, visitors and…Albion supporters”!; while on the “cheap and cheerful” side, it offers “good-quality ingredients executed with unpretentious simplicity”, and its “fun” vibe makes it a “great place for kids and adults alike”.
Summary
A “big, bustling Italian” with a “fun atmosphere” in the Lanes, “where genuine Italian staff serve huge portions of tasty pasta and pizza” – it’s an “outstanding cheap ’n’ cheerful choice” and “the kids love it, too”.
Summary
A “big, bustling Italian” with a “fun atmosphere” in the Lanes, “where genuine Italian staff serve huge portions of tasty pasta and pizza” – it’s an “outstanding cheap ’n’ cheerful choice” and “the kids love it, too”.
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”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £16.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
1-3 Brighton Pl, Brighton, BN1 1HJ
Opening hours
Monday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Tuesday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Wednesday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Thursday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Friday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Saturday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Sunday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
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