Donna Margherita

4.7

90 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 772-1169
Website
http://www.donnamargheritanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rosanna
Catering
We offer off-site catering for corporate and family gatherings.

Location
1304A Second Avenue, New York, NY 10065
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 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donna Margherita is a cherished neighborhood gem, known for its "great food and great service." The Italian dishes are "consistently good," with highlights like burrata with prosciutto and octopus salad. While ambience is minimal, the restaurant's "amazing" staff and owner create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Reservations recommended.

90 Reviews

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Marco
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Carole
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
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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Paolo
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pasta is excellent, pizza is authentic Italian, arancini are simply amazing. Not only the food is great, but also the people at Donna Margherita are very nice and welcoming. Enzo and Salvatore truly care about their restaurant and their clients. A true gem in the upper east side!
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Paolo
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. Quality of food is great and real Italian, the staff and the chef are amazing. Kudos to Enzo that is doing a great job. I will go back for sure. Highly recommended. Bravi!
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brian
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time. Went for my daughter‘s birthday. Monday night the place was packed. Good vibe. Excellent service. Fantastic food. We will be back.
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Robbin
VIP
Miami
15 reviews
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very rude people!! Was told no tables available. So I looked on open table while at the restaurant and I was able to make a reservation for indoors. I showed them the reservation. They said well should not have been able to make a reservation. Still said no tables available! We left I called to cancel so to keep my status here with open table while obviously they never canceled since open table asked me for a review! We ate instead at Mediterraneo down the steeet which was delicious and service friendly!!
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OpenTable Diner
Saskatoon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian in NYC!! We had an amazing dining experience! We sat on the patio as it was a beautiful night out. Food, service and atmosphere were 10/10. Add this place to your NYC dining list, you will not be disappointed.
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Rachel
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A true neighborhood staple. Food is always delicious and they accommodate my gluten free diet.
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Elizette
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were all delicious! My friends and I have no complaints
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Randi
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were there to celebrate a birthday and sat outside. Our app pizza’s were good. We then waited 1hr for our food and it came out cold as if it had been sitting there. Waiter never came by to ask how things were. When I asked for the check I mentioned my entree wasn’t good and he didn’t even ask why. Just took it away. Won’t be back.
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FAQs

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

Donna Margherita is rated 4.7 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.donnamargheritanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 772-1169
Catering
We offer off-site catering for corporate and family gatherings.

Donna Margherita

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is Donna Margherita currently accepting reservations?

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