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Donna Margherita, New York, NY

Donna Margherita

4.9 (98)
$30 and under
Italian
1304A Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
Enjoy a variety of Italian favorites - such as Lasagne Della Nonna (traditional meat lasagna), Penne Arrabbiata O Al Pomodoro (penne in a spicy homemade tomato sauce), and Melanzane Alla Parmigiana (eggplant parmigiana) - made with the highest quality Italian ingredients and with Chef Rosanna's special touch. We also offer 14 different brick oven, thin crust pizzas, including a Rustica (mozzarella, sausage, red peppers, olives and basil), a Vedova Bianca (mozzarella, ricotta, radicchio and walnuts), and our signature Donna Margherita (buffalo mozzarella, tomato "filetto" and pecorino), along with salads, appetizers, homemade desserts and a variety of wine and beer. Our cozy restaurant is a cheerful retreat from the bustle of Second Avenue. Lunch and dinner are served in our downstairs dining room where intimate twosomes as well as families and groups of friends can gather under a photographic mural of an Italian countryside.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rosanna
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering for corporate and family gatherings.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    68th & 69th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Please inquire for Pizza Party for your kids with balloons, show, games on a private room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 98 people are saying

Donna Margherita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Neighborhood gem

  • New York City

    Italian

  • Manhattan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Italian

98 Reviews
  1. Jacob

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food I’ve had outside of Italy. It’s not cheap but worth every penny

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  2. Susan

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and impeccable service. A neighborhood gem.

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  3. Nathaniel VIP

    New York City64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a wonderful neighborhood place. excellent Italian food in a friendly environment. excellent thin crust pizza. good size portions.

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  4. ron

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the pizzas are off the wall- pastas and lasagne just delicious- true find!

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  5. Samara VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely neighborhood Italian spot! Very friendly, helpful service and delicious food. Will definitely be back!

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  6. brian VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal. And we were honored for the first time to be seated upstairs. Very nice experience.

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  7. Mark

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the kitchen output was a bit inconsistent, the Margherita Pizza, Caesar Salad, Spaghetti Carbonara, and Chicken Scarpariello were all superb. Excellent recipes and deft execution lead to a lovely meal, marred only slightly by a forgettable Chicken Parm - a recipe clearly not in the same league as these other dishes. Service was simply lovely - friendly, attentive (without being overbearing) and efficient.

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  8. John VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! A true gem. Food, service — everything was wonderful.

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  9. Marco

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Medium food, medium service. Table was to much narrow and close to the door so everytime that someone went in/out, cold air arrived. Considering that it was christmas, i thought to find an ambient more decorated. Value is ok, but genuine italian cuisine is another thing.

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  10. Carole

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Noisy. Was served dinner and 2nd person’s meal came much later.

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FAQs

Donna Margherita does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Donna Margherita also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 772-1169.

Donna Margherita is rated 4.9 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Donna Margherita

1304A Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    68th & 69th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rosanna
  • Entertainment
    Please inquire for Pizza Party for your kids with balloons, show, games on a private room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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