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Donato

Donato Donato is a family-operated breakfast & brunch restaurant and cafe that has been providing the Mornington Peninsula locals with great food since 1980. The restaurant offers ample parking on site and has a rich history of how it all started, from an egg farm to now serving delicious food to customers.

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SAVE THIS FOR YOUR LONG WEEKEND COFFEE AND BRUNCH OUTING 👀☕️
04/06/2026

SAVE THIS FOR YOUR LONG WEEKEND COFFEE AND BRUNCH OUTING 👀☕️

This & a diabolically large glass of wine or beer EVERY Thursday at Donato’s for $30 🍷🍝🍻
02/06/2026

This & a diabolically large glass of wine or beer EVERY Thursday at Donato’s for $30 🍷🍝🍻

Cosy up by the fire at Donato’s with a ricotta, vanilla and pistachio cannoli and a coffee ☕️ Open tomorrow 6:30AM      ...
01/06/2026

Cosy up by the fire at Donato’s with a ricotta, vanilla and pistachio cannoli and a coffee ☕️

Open tomorrow 6:30AM

HELLO - The strawberry MATCHA is here - where are YOU? 🍓🍵 Open 6:30am
28/05/2026

HELLO - The strawberry MATCHA is here - where are YOU? 🍓🍵

Open 6:30am

This & a diabolically large glass of wine EVERY Thursday at Donato’s for $30 🍷🍝
25/05/2026

This & a diabolically large glass of wine EVERY Thursday at Donato’s for $30 🍷🍝

WE NOW HAVE STRAWBERRY MATCHA 🍵🍓 Tag your   bestie that needs to try this 💚🩷
25/05/2026

WE NOW HAVE STRAWBERRY MATCHA 🍵🍓

Tag your bestie that needs to try this 💚🩷

20/05/2026

$30 Pasta & wine every Thursday 🍷🍝

👀 Tag someone that loves ravioli

❤️ a $30 pasta & wine night EVERY Thursday at Donato’s
18/05/2026

❤️ a $30 pasta & wine night EVERY Thursday at Donato’s

This is your sign to stop cooking Thursday night 🍝✨$30 dinner specials every Thursday at Donato’s.Good food, wine, cosy ...
06/05/2026

This is your sign to stop cooking Thursday night 🍝✨

$30 dinner specials every Thursday at Donato’s.
Good food, wine, cosy vibes & no dishes.

Because good food tastes even better when someone else cooks it.

Tag the person you’re bringing 👀

04/05/2026

Why not order Mum all of these dishes and share them amongst the family? 👀 although she might want the chocolate lava cake to herself… fair enough!

Make sure to book a table for Sunday as bookings are filling up fast!

It’s the end of the week 🥳Pizza & Pasta tonight are you joining us? Happy Hour starts @ 4pm - 6pm 🥂🍷
01/05/2026

It’s the end of the week 🥳
Pizza & Pasta tonight are you joining us?
Happy Hour starts @ 4pm - 6pm 🥂🍷

29/04/2026

SHARE THIS WITH YOUR DATE ❤️

27/04/2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with us on Sunday, 10th May 🩷

Indulge in our specials:

Tuna Steak - onion jam, zucchini & tomato salad ($39)
Fraser Island crab sliders - brioche bun, ice berg salad, celery & chilli mayo ($28)

Ravioli - ricotta & spinach, burnt butter, sage & toasted almond flakes ($37)

Mamas Heart - dark chocolate lava cake, vanilla bean ice cream, almond tuiles & berries ($23)

Call 5916 1374 to book your table 📞

School is back, meaning no time to make dinner with all the chaos! We’ve got you. Wind down with us Thursday after schoo...
20/04/2026

School is back, meaning no time to make dinner with all the chaos!

We’ve got you. Wind down with us Thursday after school sports or music lessons.

17/04/2026

EVERY FRIDAY | DONATO 4 TO 6 FIX IS ON 🍸

You guys have gone crazy for these Friday arvo seshes!

It’s perfect to wind down after a long work week or during the craziness of school holidays.

See you Friday at 4pm

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Holiday mode activated🍴this calls for brunch, lunch and dinner get-togethers
13/04/2026

Holiday mode activated🍴this calls for brunch, lunch and dinner get-togethers

12/04/2026

That feeling when you find a new coffee spot and suddenly it’s part of your personality ☕️✨ Like… yes I will be here every morning now.

📍 Donato Cafe

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THURSDAY MENU - Spaghetti mussels $30 Casarecce with mushroom sauce & prosciutto $30 Tagliatelle with fried zucchini & c...
09/04/2026

THURSDAY MENU -

Spaghetti mussels $30

Casarecce with mushroom sauce & prosciutto $30

Tagliatelle with fried zucchini & cream Parmesan $30

Rib Eye Steak, chips & salad $42

Tag someone that needs to go out for dinner tonight 🍷

SAVE THIS FOR YOUR LONG WEEKEND BRUNCH FIX 🐣
03/04/2026

SAVE THIS FOR YOUR LONG WEEKEND BRUNCH FIX 🐣

You’re next date night starts HERE. Save this and lock in Thursday & Friday nights for the ultimate foodie night out 💛  ...
30/03/2026

You’re next date night starts HERE. Save this and lock in Thursday & Friday nights for the ultimate foodie night out 💛

DONATOS EASTER TRADING HOURS 🐣Good Friday Take Away coffee only 8am - 11.30am Saturday 7.30am - 3pm Easter Sunday (Close...
29/03/2026

DONATOS EASTER TRADING HOURS 🐣

Good Friday Take Away coffee only 8am - 11.30am
Saturday 7.30am - 3pm
Easter Sunday (Closed)
Easter Monday 7.30am - 3pm

*Kitchen Closes @ 1.45pm
*Public Holiday Surcharge applies on those Days

Happy Easter from the Donato Team

Pasta is everything! Especially when it’s $30 with a glass of wine… EVERY Thursday and when there are NEW special every ...
23/03/2026

Pasta is everything! Especially when it’s $30 with a glass of wine… EVERY Thursday and when there are NEW special every week!

What will you be having this Thursday? 🍝

16/03/2026

good food good mood ❤️

Pasta Specials Thursday 🍝$30 pasta & wine line up:Casarecce Amatriciana tagliatelle  Spaghetti with Napoli sauce & local...
16/03/2026

Pasta Specials Thursday 🍝

$30 pasta & wine line up:
Casarecce Amatriciana tagliatelle
Spaghetti with Napoli sauce & local mussels
Spaghetti Aglio olio & chilli

Something extra to try 👀
Squid ink pasta seafood with local Aus prawns cutlets, calamari, vongole & local mussels
$50

Pappardelle Pasta with slow cooked Lamb Ragu
$37

Fresh pasta. Good wine. Your Thursday sorted. Every week. 🍷

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

Telephone

+61359161374

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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.

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