ZipPicks Awards
Best Date Night Italian in Woodside
Best Family Friendly Italian in Woodside
Best Cheap Pizza in Woodside
Master Critic Review
Donato’s Restaurant and Pizza
8.1
Old-school Italian restaurant energy with pizza as part of a bigger comfort-food menu, which makes it a strong pick when your group wants slices plus plated pastas. The safest play is a classic pie and one red-sauce staple rather than trying to cover the whole menu. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Large cheese pizza, Personal 10" cheese pizza, Pasta w/ marinara
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 7.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Italian sit-down feel with pizza plus classic red-sauce plates.
Who should go: Groups mixing slices and pasta
When to visit: Early dinner for the smoothest pace
What to order: Large cheese pizza, personal cheese pizza, pasta marinara
Insider tip: Keep it to one pie + one pasta lane—skip menu sprawl.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on nearby residential blocks; can be tight during dinner hours, easier earlier in the evening.
Dress code: Casual to smart-casual — jeans are fine, but many diners lean a bit polished.
Noise level: Moderate — lively dining room, but you can hold a normal conversation at the table.
Weekend wait: 30–45 minutes without a reservation during peak hours.
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most days.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — cheese pizzas, red-sauce pastas, and vegetable sides make it workable.
Vegan options: Limited — possible with modifications, but not a strong vegan-focused kitchen.
Gluten-free options: Limited — some naturally gluten-free plates, but no dedicated pizza alternative.
Best For
Better for: Groups that want both pizza and plated Italian comfort food in one sit-down setting.
Consider Alternatives If: You’re looking for a quick slice-only stop or a modern, chef-driven pizza experience.