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Dona Habana, Boston, MA
Dona Habana, Boston, MA
Dona Habana, Boston, MA
Dona Habana, Boston, MA
Dona Habana, Boston, MA

Dona Habana

4.6
4.6
1428 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
811 Mass Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Doña Habana is a tropical paradise in Boston! From the moment you step inside Dona Habana you feel as if you've been transported to the Old Havana, Cuba. Beautiful murals, Latin music, delicious food, and the best mojitos and nightlife in Boston are waiting for you!

Lunch - Dinner - Cocktails - Lounge - Catering - Private Events - Private Room



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lounge Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    http://donahabanarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Catering-Menu-2022.pdf<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next party!Private Party Room available at Doña Habana.Great for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Shower, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, benefits and MoreFrom a Private Room to a Delicious Catering Menu!
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    11 Melnea Cass Blv
  • Parking details
    2hr lunch | 3hrs dinner<br />Validated Ticket Only
  • Public transit
    MBTA 1
  • Entertainment
    Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night we have incredible live music in our lounge that will make you stand up and dance. (No Cover, just have fun!)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,428 people are saying

Dona Habana 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dona Habana delights with "amazing Cuban food," a vibrant atmosphere, and attentive staff. Although service can occasionally be slow, the "food is delicious," and the ambiance is perfect for celebrations. Highlights include "fantastic drinks" and standout dishes like the whole fried red snapper. Gratuity is often included, simplifying group billing.
1,428 Reviews
  1. irangy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my husband first time going it was way more than he expected loved the ambiance, food, music and staff AA++++++++

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  2. Kayla VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Juan was so sweet. He made that either him or another person would always refill our water. The food was delicious and the drinks were yummy. Definitely a great place to celebrate an anniversary!

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  3. Ludenie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When my husband and I arrived at the restaurant, we were initially seated between other guests, which made us uncomfortable. We asked to be moved and ended up sitting at the bar instead. Unfortunately, it took about ten minutes before anyone approached us to take our drink order or check in.When our food arrived, we began eating without anyone checking on us. The server never asked how our meal was — not when it was served, nor while we were eating. In fact, my husband had to get her attention just to tell her the food was really good. Throughout our time there, she was mostly occupied with cleaning and wrapping up her shift, as it was nearing closing time.While I want to emphasize that the food was truly excellent — we were both very impressed by it — the customer service was extremely disappointing. We felt overlooked and unacknowledged as customers. No one checked to see if we were satisfied, and if we hadn’t enjoyed our food, there would have been no opportunity to share that.This was not the experience we expected, especially at a restaurant that so many people had highly recommended. We were really looking forward to our date night, but the service left a lot to be desired. While the food gets a 10/10, the service gets a 0/10. I would not recommend sitting at the bar or dining in if customer service is something you value in your restaurant experience.

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  4. Givona

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Cuban food in the city!!! The atmosphere is everything you can want for pictures/videos and celebrations. Staff provide good customer service and maintain enthusiasm despite how many times they sing happy birthday in 1 night. Gratuity is included most of the times which makes it easier to split the bill for groups that struggle to decide on the same gratuity rate. Location is Mass & Cass (iykyk) but there is parking so you can bypass the outside chaos.

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  5. Erika

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hasta ahora uno de mis lugares favoritos por sus bebidas y mi plato favorito que es el arroz imperial. Hasta ahora que vine a celebrar mi cumpleaños con mis amigos y en un mojito de pasión fruit salió una cucaracha. Terminé llorando porque es algo que había anhelado tanto y que haya pasado esto. He ido a muchos lugares con menos prestigio y nunca había pasado algo así! Al final no nos cobraron nada por lo consumido pero no se trata del dinero, sino de la experiencia vivida. Enserio me siento súper decepcionada por lo ocurrido, parece una pesadilla . Usualmente nunca dejo reviews pero esto tenía que sacarlo de mi. Espero nadie más pase algo tan feo como lo que yo pasé ahora.

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  6. Bethany

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we always have a great time and the food is always so good! it may sound crazy with so many amazing dishes, but i think my favorite thing on the menu is the goat cheese and spinach empanada 😅

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  7. gladys

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations and it took about 25 minutes to get our first drink, we ordered as soon as we sat down and also ordered our food. That took about 45 minutes. The food was delicious. I had also made reservations here because it said it had live music but it was a girl singing karaoke and playing I believe Dominic music, we thought it would be live Cuban music since we were at a Cuban restaurant. Last, they automatically charge 18% gratuity, which we don’t mind paying but considering our service was so delayed, they could’ve done better at communicating that to us, instead of us just sitting there not knowing anything.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my first time visiting this place and I had a great experience. Food , service, ambiance. I would recommend it and I would definitely coming back

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  9. Elizabeth VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorites - I love the whole fried red snapper - crispy and tender and well seasoned. The dressing on the salad that comes with it has a refreshing bit and the sweet plantains are always cooked just right. I was disappointed with the the tres leche cake -it tasted more like tiramisu than, too much garnish for me.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This establishment was awesome. We really enjoyed the food. The server was attentive and the ambiance was excellent Truly enjoy it.

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FAQs

Dona Habana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dona Habana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 708-1182.

Dona Habana is rated 4.6 stars by 1428 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 16 times today
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811 Mass Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11 Melnea Cass Blv
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lounge Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    2hr lunch | 3hrs dinner<br />Validated Ticket Only
  • Public transit
    MBTA 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night we have incredible live music in our lounge that will make you stand up and dance. (No Cover, just have fun!)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    http://donahabanarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Catering-Menu-2022.pdf<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next party!Private Party Room available at Doña Habana.Great for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Shower, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, benefits and MoreFrom a Private Room to a Delicious Catering Menu!
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