Don Padrino Restaurant

4.4 (48)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

11 Tay Square, Dundee, Dundee City Council DD1 1PB

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Nestled in the heart of Dundee, Don Padrino Restaurant is more than just a dining destination—it’s where unforgettable moments come to life. While our reputation for premium steaks and fresh seafood is renowned, our menu goes far beyond: indulge in vibrant vegetarian dishes, comforting pasta creations, succulent chicken specialties and crisp, refreshing salads. Plus, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list at our bar, open late for your pleasure.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01382 472221
Website
https://www.donpadrino.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Don Padrino’s catering: bespoke Scottish-inspired seasonal menus with locally sourced dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and inventive vegetarian dishes. Enjoy canapés, grazing boards, multi-course feasts and desserts. Custom menus for gluten-free, vegan and dietary needs, paired with drink packages and cocktails.
Private party facilities
Step into Don Padrino’s moody, mobster-themed space—stylish seating, vintage accents, ambient lighting—for up to 80 seated or 90 standing. With Wi-Fi, pro sound system, bespoke catering, on-site mixologist, dedicated events team & city-centre parking. Enquire online or call.

Location
11 Tay Square, Dundee, Dundee City Council DD1 1PB
Neighborhood
Dundee
Cross street
Don Padrino – 11 Tay Square, corner of South Tay St & Nethergate, DD1 1
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Crispy Chicken Wings
Choose from buffalo sauce, sticky bbq, korean or chilli honey.
Steak Tartare£8.00
Smoked steak tartare, garlic emulsion & parmesan.
Arbroath Smokie Fishcake£8.00
Served with buttered greens & poached egg.
Pork Baby Back Ribs£10.00
Choose from buffalo sauce, sticky bbq, korean or chilli honey.
Grilled Smoked Halloumi£7.00
Served with homemade scotch bonnet jam & roast peppers.
Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese Roulade£7.00
Tomato & Balsamic Salad, Crustinis

Off the Docks

Cumbrae Oysters
Served on crushed ice with tabasco & lemon.
Hand Dived Scallop£10.00
Hand dived orkney scallop, cooked in the shell with crispy bacon butter.
Scottish Lobster
Grilled half lobster with parsley & garlic butter.
Catch of the Day
Served with lemon & caper butter, serves 2.
Creel-Caught Langoustines£20.00
Cooked in a parsley & garlic butter.

Feathered Assets

Free-Range Chicken£22.00
Served with seasonal garnish.
Chicken Caesar Salad£18.00
Served with parmesan & croutons.

Pasta

Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli£22.00
Chestnut Mushroom Sauce, Pickled Smiji, Toasted Seed Dressing
King Prawn & Chorizo Linguini£22.00
King prawns & chorizo with homemade linguini and rich tomato sauce.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Don Padrino Restaurant.

4.4

(48)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

48 Reviews

A
ALLAN
Glasgow4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location and lovely place too . Service excellent on arrival and food lovely and excellent value for money
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Anthony
Angus1 review
3.0
Dined on August 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very limited menu Food was very average Staff were friendly and attentive
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Marlyn
Angus1 review
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, fabulous food, we had fillet steak which was cooked to perfection. Beautiful restaurant We will be back.
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Caroline
Angus1 review
5.0
Dined on August 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous meal for the 7 of us celebrating a 21st birthday. The birthday boy even received a glass of bubbly on the house in celebration. Nice touch. Fillet steaks were Devine and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend.
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Vicky
Angus1 review
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great time although felt a little cramped and not very intimate for a first date. Thankfully the food and service was fantastic.
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Fiona
Angus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a lovely meal here last night for my husband's birthday. The staff were lovely, very attentive and definitely added to what was a lovely evening. I ordered a very tasty waldof salad to start. The fillet steak main was melt in the mouth and cooked to perfection. We shared some sides which were all delicious. Couldn't fault a thing. Will definitely be back.
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Tracey
Glasgow5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow , amazing Sunday lunch, please try as you won’t be disappointed. Service was excellent too . Such a lovely restaurant and an amazing view of the underfloor wine cellar. Next time I visit Dundee you will be my first stop for lunch thank you
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Gordon
Glasgow13 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu is geared towards steaks, and they are large, but none of us fancied steak. 4 of us were there on a Monday and wanted the fish, catch of the day, but it wasn't available. The other selections were fine but the tiramisu dessert was disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unless you want a steak and have a large appetite but it's not that bad. The place itself is quite nice and the service fairly good.
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george
Edinburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff in central location. The seafood special was tremendous value and truly delicious. A sharing option which made the dining experience quite fun.
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Katie
Angus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal at Don Padrino. My started of beef tartare was really delicious and flavoursome. Incredible value. I followed that by a very generous lobster salad which I think was very good value too. The other guests thoroughly enjoyed their starters of fish cakes and the fillet steak main was excellent. Super wine too. Everyone enjoyed their evening and the staff were really friendly and helpful. A great addition to the city. I wish it every success.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01382 472221
Website
https://www.donpadrino.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Don Padrino’s catering: bespoke Scottish-inspired seasonal menus with locally sourced dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and inventive vegetarian dishes. Enjoy canapés, grazing boards, multi-course feasts and desserts. Custom menus for gluten-free, vegan and dietary needs, paired with drink packages and cocktails.
Private party facilities
Step into Don Padrino’s moody, mobster-themed space—stylish seating, vintage accents, ambient lighting—for up to 80 seated or 90 standing. With Wi-Fi, pro sound system, bespoke catering, on-site mixologist, dedicated events team & city-centre parking. Enquire online or call.

Location
11 Tay Square, Dundee, Dundee City Council DD1 1PB
Neighborhood
Dundee
Cross street
Don Padrino – 11 Tay Square, corner of South Tay St & Nethergate, DD1 1
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

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Dundee
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Don Padrino Restaurant

About this restaurant

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Menu

The First Round - Starter

Crispy Chicken Wings

Steak Tartare£8.00

Arbroath Smokie Fishcake£8.00

Pork Baby Back Ribs£10.00

Grilled Smoked Halloumi£7.00

Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese Roulade£7.00

Off the Docks

Cumbrae Oysters

Hand Dived Scallop£10.00

Scottish Lobster

Catch of the Day

Creel-Caught Langoustines£20.00

Feathered Assets

Free-Range Chicken£22.00

Chicken Caesar Salad£18.00

Pasta

Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli£22.00

King Prawn & Chorizo Linguini£22.00

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable