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Donna Margherita, New York, NY

Donna Margherita

4.6
4.6
94 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • 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 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donna Margherita is a cherished neighborhood gem, celebrated for its "excellent food, excellent service" and authentic Italian charm. Diners rave about the "best pizza in the US" and "fantastic" pasta. Its friendly and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "true gem" on the Upper East Side.

94 Reviews
  1. Samara VIP

    New York City6 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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  2. brian VIP

    New York City17 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Paolo

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Paolo

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. brian VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Robbin VIP

    Miami16 reviews

    1.0

    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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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 4.6 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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