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29/09/2026
Thursday night = pasta night 🍝🍷
This week’s $30 pasta + w**e specials at Donato:
🍝 Tagliatelle & Meatballs - fresh tagliatelle with house-made meatballs, rich tomato sauce, Parmesan & herbs.
🌊 Spaghetti with Mount Martha Mussels - locally sourced mussels with garlic, chilli, parsley, white w**e & a delicate tomato sauce.
🥦 Maccheroncini Broccoli - tender broccoli, garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil & Parmigiano Reggiano.
$30 with a glass of w**e or b**r.
Thursday night at Donato. 🇮🇹
15/09/2026
Melbourne Cup Eve plans = sorted 🍕🍷🎸
We’re kicking off the long weekend with RAT PACK live at Donato - bringing their all-action rock show, classic hits and party anthems from the 60s through to the 00s!
Come hungry, come thirsty and come ready for a good time.
🎸 Monday 2 November
🚪 Doors open 7pm
🎶 Showtime 8:30pm
🎟️ $35 entry - tickets at the door
🍕 Includes 2 hours of bottomless pizza from 8pm
🍷 Drinks available at bar prices
📍 88 Craigie Road, Mount Martha
Good music. Good food. Even better company.
Tag your Melbourne Cup Eve crew below 👇
11/09/2026
It’s a fact ☕️
03/09/2026
Your weekly reminder 🍕
03/09/2026
Your weekly reminder 🍕
03/09/2026
Weekly reminder 🍕
31/08/2026
Anyone want a plate full of this 🍝
Come and try our homemade pasta every Thursday and Friday nights at Donato’s 📍
Address
88 Craigie Road
Mornington, VIC
3934
To reach the breakfast & brunch restaurant and cafe on Craigie Road in Mornington, you can take the public transport bus route 109 or 110 and get off at the Craigie Road stop. Alternatively, if you are driving, you need to turn onto Craigie Road from either Nepean Highway or Main Street in Mornington. There is a parking lot available near the restaurant for those who drive.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 4pm |
|
5:30pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 4pm |
|
5:30pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
7am - 4pm |
| Sunday |
7am - 4pm |
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What people say
Breakfast and brunch restaurants are the perfect places to start your day with a delicious meal that will energize you for the rest of the day. And if you're looking for a great breakfast spot in Mornington, look no further than Donato.
This family-operated business has been providing locals with great food since 1980. The story of the Donato family is inspiring, as they worked hard to provide for their four boys and give them the life they wanted them to have. When they moved to Mornington Peninsula in 1980, they bought an egg farm and restored it, expanding it to include a little convenience store that provided the local community with eggs, bread, and milk.
Today, Donato is not just a cafe but also a breakfast and brunch restaurant that offers ample parking on site. Their menu features a variety of dishes that will satisfy any appetite. From classic bacon and eggs to more adventurous options like smashed avocado with feta and poached eggs or smoked salmon bagels, there's something for everyone.
But what sets Donato apart from other breakfast spots is their commitment to quality ingredients. They cultivate strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs through hydroponics right on their farm. This means that everything on your plate is fresh and locally sourced.
Overall, Donato is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for a great breakfast or brunch experience in Mornington. With its rich history and commitment to quality ingredients, this family-owned business truly stands out in the crowded restaurant scene.
