Question 1

Where is Donna Margherita located?

Accepted Answer

Donna Margherita is located at 1304A Second Avenue, between 68th & 69th Street, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York, NY 10065.

Question 2

Does Donna Margherita take reservations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online via OpenTable at opentable.com/r/donna-margherita-new-york or by calling (212) 772-1169. Walk-ins are always welcome based on availability.

Question 3

What are Donna Margherita's hours?

Accepted Answer

Donna Margherita is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Question 4

What cuisine does Donna Margherita serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve authentic Neapolitan cuisine: brick oven pizza, the Neapolitan Genovese, pasta, meat and fish secondi, and Italian desserts, all prepared with ingredients imported from Italy.

Question 5

Who are the owners of Donna Margherita?

Accepted Answer

Donna Margherita is owned by cousins Salvatore Lima (Chef and Co-Owner) and Enzo Auriuso (Co-Owner), both originally from Naples, Italy.

Question 6

Has Donna Margherita won any awards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Donna Margherita has received the Gambero Rosso Two Forks award three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026), the Ospitalità Italiana Quality Seal, and recognition from the Accademia Italiana della Cucina.

Question 7

Is Donna Margherita a good Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side?

Accepted Answer

Donna Margherita is a Neapolitan restaurant — and one of the most decorated Italian restaurants on the Upper East Side — with the Gambero Rosso Two Forks distinction awarded three consecutive years. We are located at 1304A Second Avenue between 68th and 69th Street, in the Lenox Hill area of the Upper East Side.

Question 8

What is the nearest subway to Donna Margherita?

Accepted Answer

The closest subway is the 68th Street–Hunter College station on the 6 line, a short walk away. The Q train at 72nd Street and Second Avenue is also nearby, along with the M15 Second Avenue bus.

Question 9

Which Upper East Side neighborhoods do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We welcome guests from across the Upper East Side including Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill and Sutton Place, as well as Midtown East, Roosevelt Island and the rest of Manhattan.

Question 10

Do you offer catering or private events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private events and Italian catering are handled by Chef Salvatore Lima. Call (212) 772-1169 to discuss large parties, private dining and catering on the Upper East Side.