Chez Donati

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Location
On the edge of the historic town centre, right by the Johanniter Bridge across the Rhine.
Ambience
A museum-like ambience: Pieces of art on the walls, heavy chandeliers and classic if dated furnishings create a harmonious atmosphere, and represent the very spirit of "Chez Donati." Time seems to have come to a standstill here.
Infrastructure
The restaurant extends across two rooms. In the summertime, tables are also set out on the little patio above the Rhine.
Culinary
Traditional, down-to-earth Italian cuisines, and especially the dishes on the "carello" are a sure bet – and have been for more than 50 years.
Wine List
Small wine list, the focus being on Italian specialities.
Service
In keeping with the ambience, lovingly cared for by grizzled staff.

Chez Donati Restaurant, Basel

What the "Kronenhalle" is for Zurich, the "Chez Donati" is for Basel. For more than 50 years, classic "Italianità" has been celebrated here on the bank of the Rhine. In keeping with the classic tradition, we had "Antipasti misti del carello" for starters. The carello (cart) is the Donati's hallmark, carrying everything from antipasti, to the roast of the day, and all the way to desserts. Whatever is wheeled in on the cart is truly good. We then moved on to the ultra-tender "Tournedos Rossini" steaks. Be sure to leave some space for one or more delicacies from the desert cart. For us a must-have is the fluffy Gâteau St-Honoré, delivered daily from Confiserie Beschle, one of Basel's oldest pastry shops. Closed on: Sundays and Mondays
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On Fridays, Donati's serves the finest Bouillabaisse in town, and has done so – needless to say – for the past 50 years.
If you did not already know, opening the wine list will tell you that "Chez Donati" is associated with the grand hotel "Les Trois Rois." The wine prices are sky-high, and appear to have been multiplied by the factor of four.

Location: Basel | Basel

Chez Donati
Sankt Johanns-Vorstadt 48 · 4056 Basel
Phone +41 61 322 09 19

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