Donato Reception Centre
ProHighlights
- Ballroom for 150 to 550 guests with five crystal chandeliers and an in-room bar
- Sunken dance floor under fairy lights, plus a large foyer for pre-dinner drinks
- Wedding packages from $170 per person, all inclusive with a four-course meal
About Donato Reception Centre
Donato Reception Centre is a family-run function venue on Humphries Terrace in Kilkenny, in Adelaide's inner west. It has hosted weddings, cultural celebrations and community events for more than 30 years, and its owner has run it since 2016. The ballroom is the centrepiece, with high ceilings, five crystal chandeliers and a sunken dance floor under fairy lights. It holds from 150 to 500 guests for a wedding and up to 550 for other events, and the bar sits inside the room. Guests gather first in a large front foyer with chandeliers and cocktail tables, used for pre-dinner drinks, canapés or event registrations. Wedding couples also get a private bridal retreat with lounge seating, a makeup room and their own bathroom. Alongside weddings, the venue hosts engagement parties, milestone birthdays, school formals and graduation dinners, sporting presentation nights, charity galas and conferences. AV and a projector are available, and layouts can be changed to suit each event. The kitchen serves generous, traditional menus, and the venue partners with Asian and Indian caterers for banquets. For large cultural weddings, couples can bring their own caterer while the venue handles set-up, tables, crockery, bar staff and drinks service.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Self-catered venue hire needs a minimum of 200 guests and is $75 per person for 200 to 300 guests, $70 for 300 to 400 and $65 for more than 400.
Food
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Donato hold?
The ballroom suits weddings of 150 to 500 guests and takes up to 550 for other events. The front foyer holds large groups for pre-dinner drinks.
How much are wedding packages?
Wedding packages start from $170 per person, all inclusive, with pre-dinner drinks, canapés and a four-course meal. Asian banquet packages start from $200 per person and Indian banquets from $165 per person.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, for larger events. The self-catered option needs at least 200 guests and costs $65 to $75 per person depending on numbers, covering set-up, pack-down, tables, crockery, bar staff and drinks service.
Can we bring our own spirits?
Yes. Beverage packages can be tailored, and spirits can be brought in with no corkage fee.
Does Donato host school formals?
Yes. The venue runs school formals and graduation dinners with a sit-down meal, AV, the foyer for photos and a dedicated event coordinator.
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FOOTNER Rebecca
5 months ago
Donato's is an amazing venue for school functions. The staff are welcoming and helpful, the venue is clean, modern and has a large capacity. If you are looking for a lovely affordable venue, Donato is the venue for you
Sue Murphy
3 years ago
It's a great venue for a celebration. I go to an annual fundraiser dinner and it has a great atmosphere and layout for dancing, etc. The food is amazing! Never disappoints. The staff are friendly. My only complaint is th…
Chau Ho
3 years ago
Beautiful reception setup by my family members for they're daughters an phan & hao wedding venue last week the music dj was top hit on the night was fun on the dance floor also enjoyed the meal on the night as well but a…
Isaac
6 years ago
This was a great place to celebrate a close friends wedding. I was the MC for the venue and found the staff very easy to work with and appreciated how accommodating the coordinator was. It doesn't look like much form the…
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