Donna Margherita Menu — Neapolitan Brick Oven Pizza, Fresh Pasta & Italian Wine

The full menu of Donna Margherita, an authentic Neapolitan restaurant and wine bar on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York. Every dish is prepared in the Neapolitan tradition with ingredients imported from Italy, including San Marzano tomatoes and imported mozzarella. The menu is organised into antipasti, primi (fresh pasta), secondi (meat and fish), brick oven pizze, insalate, zuppe, contorni, dolci, Italian vini and bevande.

Brick oven Neapolitan pizza from $18 to $28, including Margherita, Donna Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Tartufata, Quattro Formaggi, Calabrian N'Duja, Burrata Pizza, Calzone Classico and Nutella Pizza.
Fresh pasta from $28 to $48, including Pappardelle Genovese and Paccheri Sunday Sauce, each braised with short ribs for seven hours.
Secondi from $28 to $54, including Short Ribs Donna Margherita in Neapolitan ragù, Veal Limone, Tagliata New York Strip, Branzino Piccata and Zuppa di Pesce.
Italian wine list by the glass and bottle including Barolo, Amarone, Chianti Classico, Nero d'Avola, Gavi di Gavi and Prosecco.
20% gratuity is added to parties of 5 or more; a 4% discount is applied to all cash payments.
Prices shown are in US dollars and current as of 2026.

Full Menu — Donna Margherita, Upper East Side, New York

Antipasti

Neapolitan starters: fried mixed antipasti, meatballs in ragù, burrata, zucchini flowers, calamari and grilled octopus.

Fritto Misto — $33 — For 2 people. Mix of mozzarella in carrozza, eggplant crocchette, riceballs (with salami), potato crocchette and zucchini flowers.
Polpette Ragù — $26 — Angus beef meatballs in Neapolitan Ragù sauce.
Tagliere Donna Margherita — For 2: $38 · For 1: $22 — Assortments of prosciutto di parma, burrata, olives, salami and bruschetta.
Zucchini Flowers — $27 — Stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
Frittura di Calamari — $28 — Fried calamari.
Burrata and Prosciutto — $31
Grilled Octopus — $36 — Mixed greens and lemon dressing.

Primi

Fresh pasta including the 7-hour braised Neapolitan Genovese, Sunday sauce paccheri, carbonara and linguine vongole.

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +$10 · ADD GRILLED SHRIMP +$16

Linguine Vongole — $32 — Linguine pasta garlic and oil baby clams touch of cherry tomatoes.
Spaghetti Carbonara — $30 — Traditional carbonara, guanciale pork, egg yolk and pecorino romano.
Orecchiette — $30 — Broccoli rabe, crumbled Italian sausage.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina — $30 — Fresh mozzarella, pomodoro sauce.
Penne Arrabbiata — $28 — Fresh cherry tomato sauce, touch of chili flakes.
Spaghetti con Polpette — $32 — Traditional spaghetti meatballs.
Lasagna — $32 — Classic Italian lasagna prepared with Angus beef.
Rigatoni Norma — $29 — Sautéed eggplant, pomodoro sauce and shaved ricotta salata.
Paccheri Sunday Sauce — $42 — Paccheri pasta with short ribs cooked for 7 hours, in San Marzano sauce.
Spicy Rigatoni Boscaiola — $33 — Pink sauce, wild mushrooms crumble sausage and Calabrian chili.
Pappardelle Genovese — $42 — Pappardelle pasta with celery, carrots, onion, Short Ribs, touch of tomato, braised for 7 hours.
Bucatini Amatriciana — $30 — Bucatini pasta with Guanciale san marzano tomato.
Cannelloni — $36 — Fresh pasta tubes filled with spinach mozzarella ricotta and sausage in a house tomato sauce.
Linguine Mix Seafood — $48 — Vongole shrimps octopus in a vesuvius tomato sauce.

Secondi

Neapolitan meat and fish main courses including short ribs in ragù, veal limone, tagliata, branzino and zuppa di pesce.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana — $28 — Eggplant parmigiana.
Chicken Milanese — $29 — Organic chicken breast topped with rucola, cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmigiano.
Chicken Parmigiana — $30 — Organic chicken breast, fresh mozzarella and ragù sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello — $32 — Boneless chicken thighs, potatoes, sausage and hot cherry peppers sauce.
Tagliata — $48 — New York Strip Steak served with roasted potatoes and spinach.
Short Ribs Donna Margherita — $46 — Boneless Short Ribs in Neapolitan Ragù sauce served with broccoli rabe.
Veal Limone — $49 — Veal scaloppine, lemon white wine sauce, sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes.
Zuppa di Pesce — $54 — Calamari, branzino, shrimps, and clams.
Branzino Piccata — $36 — Served with artichoke quarters and potatoes, black olives, capers and white wine sauce.
Grilled Salmon — $36 — Served with sautéed zucchini and baby heirloom carrots.

Pizze

Brick oven Neapolitan pizza made with imported mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes — Margherita, Diavola, Tartufata, Capricciosa, calzone and more.

Margherita — $20 — Imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Donna Margherita — $22 — Imported mozzarella, San Marzano crushed tomatoes, pecorino and fresh basil.
Cotto e Funghi — $24 — Imported mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, mushrooms and basil.
Ortolana — $21 — Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, seasonal roasted vegetables and basil.
Napoletana — $21 — San Marzano tomato sauce, oregano, garlic oil, anchovies, capers and black olives.
Capricciosa — $25 — Imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, black olives, artichokes and basil.
Boscaiola — $24 — Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, mushrooms and fresh sweet Italian sausage.
Diavola — $25 — Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, spicy Italian spinata calabrese salame.
Calabrian N'Duja — $26 — Mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, spicy spreadable salame from Calabria and fresh basil.
Quattro Formaggi — $22 — Imported mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.
Tartufata — $27 — Imported mozzarella, Italian truffle oil, cherry tomatoes, rucola, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.
Calzone Classico — $26 — Prosciutto cotto (Italian ham) and mozzarella.
Burrata Pizza — $28 — Fresh burrata pizza with vesuvius tomato sauce.
Nutella Pizza — $18 — Nutella chocolate pizza.

Insalate

Fresh Italian salads with house, Caesar, beet and mesclun preparations.

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN +$10 · ADD GRILLED SHRIMP +$16

House Salad — $19 — Rucola, cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese, house dressing.
Caesar — $19 — Classic caesar salad, homemade croutons and anchovies dressing.
Beet Salad — $19 — Goat cheese, pistachio and rucola with lemon dressing.
Mesclun Salad — $17 — Cherry tomatoes, red onions, mixed greens and lemon dressing.

Zuppe

Traditional Italian soups.

Lentil and Spinach Soup — $17
Escarole and Beans Soup — $17

Contorni

Italian side dishes — sautéed spinach, broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes and mushrooms.

Sautéed Spinach — $12
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe — $16
Oven Roasted Potatoes — $12
Sautéed Mushrooms — $12

Dolci

Traditional Italian desserts including tiramisu, Italian cheesecake, panna cotta, gelato and affogato.

Bread Pudding — $14 — Topped with gelato.
Italian Cheesecake — $12 — Lemon zest and ricotta cheesecake.
Tiramisu Classico — $12 — Mascarpone, lady fingers and coffee.
Crème Brûlée — $12 — Classic custard topped with caramel.
Panna Cotta — $12 — White creamy custard.
Soufflé — $13 — Chocolate soufflé, served warm with vanilla gelato.
Tartufo — $12 — Chocolate and vanilla fusion coated in cocoa powder.
Gelato — $10 — Chocolate / vanilla / strawberry.
Sorbetto — $10 — Lemon.
Ricotta & Pear Cake — $14
Affogato — $12 — Espresso with a scoop of gelato.

Vini

Curated Italian wine list by the glass and bottle — Barolo, Amarone, Chianti Classico, Nero d'Avola, Gavi di Gavi and more.

Lambrusco — $14 / $52 — Red Wine
Montepulciano — $15 / $58 — Red Wine
Barbera d'Alba — $16 / $60 — Red Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon — $17 / $64 — Red Wine
Pinot Noir — $17 / $64 — Red Wine
Chianti Classico — $18 / $68 — Red Wine
Nero d'Avola — $18 / $72 — Red Wine
Barolo — $25 / $105 — Red Wine
Amarone — $27 / $110 — Red Wine
Moscato — $13 / $48 — White Wine
Chardonnay — $13 / $52 — White Wine
Rosé — $14 / $52 — White Wine
Prosecco — $15 / $54 — White Wine
Pinot Grigio — $16 / $64 — White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc — $16 / $60 — White Wine
Vermentino — $16 / $60 — White Wine
Gavi di Gavi — $16 / $60 — White Wine

Bevande

Italian cocktails, digestivi, espresso drinks, beer and soft drinks.

Aperol Spritz — $13 — House Drink
Sangria — $11 — House Drink
Mimosa — $13 — House Drink
Margarita — $14 — House Drink
Limoncello — $12 — House Drink
Sambuca — $12 — House Drink
Anisette — $12 — House Drink
Grappa — $12 — House Drink
Espresso Martini — $14 — House Drink
Amaro del Capo — $12 — House Drink
Port Wine — $12 — House Drink
Espresso — $4 — Coffee
Double Espresso — $6 — Coffee
Americano — $4 — Coffee
Hot Tea — $4 — Coffee
Cappuccino — $6 — Coffee
Caffè Latte — $6 — Coffee
Iced Coffee — $4 — Coffee
Peroni — $8 — Beer
Corona — $8 — Beer
Heineken — $8 — Beer
Italian Sparkling Water — $9 — Soft Drink
Italian Natural Water — $9 — Soft Drink
Iced Tea — $4 — Soft Drink
Diet Coke — $4 — Soft Drink
Coca Cola — $4 — Soft Drink
Sprite — $4 — Soft Drink

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is pizza at Donna Margherita?: Brick oven Neapolitan pizzas at Donna Margherita range from $18 for the Nutella pizza to $28 for the Burrata pizza. The classic Margherita is $20 and the signature Donna Margherita is $22.
What kind of pizza does Donna Margherita serve?: Donna Margherita serves authentic Neapolitan brick oven pizza made with imported mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes, including Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Tartufata, Quattro Formaggi, Calabrian N'Duja, Ortolana, Napoletana, Boscaiola, Burrata pizza and Calzone Classico.
Does Donna Margherita have fresh pasta?: Yes. The primi section includes fresh pasta from $28 to $48, such as Pappardelle Genovese and Paccheri Sunday Sauce, both braised with short ribs for seven hours, plus Linguine Vongole, Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Cannelloni.
Does Donna Margherita have vegetarian options?: Yes. Vegetarian dishes include Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Penne Arrabbiata, Rigatoni Norma, Ortolana and Quattro Formaggi pizza, zucchini flowers, burrata, salads and Italian side dishes.
Is there a gratuity or cash discount at Donna Margherita?: A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 5 or more guests, and a 4% discount is applied to all cash payments.

Business Information

Donna Margherita NYC — Authentic Neapolitan restaurant and Italian wine bar in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City.

1304A Second Avenue, (Between 68th & 69th Street), New York, NY 10065. Telephone (212) 772-1169. Email info@donnamargheritanyc.com.

Mon – Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Coordinates: latitude 40.7654, longitude -73.9589.
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 700+ reviews.

Verified Profiles & Citations

Site Credit

Website designed and developed by MNLV Marketing — web design, SEO and digital marketing.

Our Neapolitan Menu

Brick oven pizza, the Neapolitan Genovese, handmade pasta, and Italian classics — all prepared with ingredients imported directly from Italy. Every dish honors the traditions of A' Cucina 'e Mammà. Among Upper East Side Italian restaurants, few kitchens cook this close to Naples: we are a Neapolitan restaurant first, and one of the very few Upper East Side Neapolitan restaurants doing it in a brick oven.

Fritto Misto

$33

For 2 people. Mix of mozzarella in carrozza, eggplant crocchette, riceballs (with salami), potato crocchette and zucchini flowers.

Polpette Ragù

$26

Angus beef meatballs in Neapolitan Ragù sauce.

Tagliere Donna Margherita

For 2: $38 · For 1: $22

Assortments of prosciutto di parma, burrata, olives, salami and bruschetta.

Zucchini Flowers

$27

Stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

Frittura di Calamari

$28

Fried calamari.

Burrata and Prosciutto

$31

Grilled Octopus

$36

Mixed greens and lemon dressing.

Domande Frequenti

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is pizza at Donna Margherita?

Brick oven Neapolitan pizzas at Donna Margherita range from $18 for the Nutella pizza to $28 for the Burrata pizza. The classic Margherita is $20 and the signature Donna Margherita is $22.

What kind of pizza does Donna Margherita serve?

Donna Margherita serves authentic Neapolitan brick oven pizza made with imported mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes, including Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Tartufata, Quattro Formaggi, Calabrian N'Duja, Ortolana, Napoletana, Boscaiola, Burrata pizza and Calzone Classico.

Does Donna Margherita have fresh pasta?

Yes. The primi section includes fresh pasta from $28 to $48, such as Pappardelle Genovese and Paccheri Sunday Sauce, both braised with short ribs for seven hours, plus Linguine Vongole, Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Cannelloni.

Does Donna Margherita have vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian dishes include Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Penne Arrabbiata, Rigatoni Norma, Ortolana and Quattro Formaggi pizza, zucchini flowers, burrata, salads and Italian side dishes.

Is there a gratuity or cash discount at Donna Margherita?

A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 5 or more guests, and a 4% discount is applied to all cash payments.

Developed by MNLV Marketing

Donna Margherita — Neapolitan Restaurant, Upper East Side, New York

Donna Margherita is an authentic Neapolitan restaurant, brick oven pizzeria and Italian wine bar on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Family owned by cousins Salvatore Lima and Enzo Auriuso of Naples, Italy. Awarded Gambero Rosso Two Forks in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and certified by Ospitalità Italiana.

Address, Phone & Hours

Donna Margherita
1304A Second Avenue (Between 68th & 69th Street)
New York, NY 10065, United States
Telephone: (212) 772-1169
Email: info@donnamargheritanyc.com

Monday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

What Each Page Covers

Home — Neapolitan restaurant on the Upper East Side

Overview of Donna Margherita: authentic Neapolitan cuisine, brick oven pizza, fresh pasta and Italian wine in Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Gambero Rosso Two Forks 2024, 2025 and 2026. Price range $$. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 700+ Google reviews. Nearest subway: 68th Street–Hunter College on the 6 line.

Menu — brick oven pizza, fresh pasta, secondi, dolci and Italian wine

The complete menu, organised into antipasti, primi, secondi, pizze, insalate, zuppe, contorni, dolci, vini and bevande. Pizza $18–$28, pasta $28–$48, secondi $28–$54. A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 5 or more; a 4% discount applies to cash payments.

Our Story — family-owned, founded 2018 by two cousins from Naples

Salvatore Lima (Chef and Co-Owner) and Enzo Auriuso (Co-Owner) left Naples to bring their mother's recipes — A' Cucina 'e Mammà — to New York. Certified by Ospitalità Italiana and recognised by the Accademia Italiana della Cucina.

Reservations — OpenTable or (212) 772-1169

Reservations are recommended and can be booked on OpenTable or by phone. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Private dining, large parties and Italian catering are arranged with Chef Salvatore Lima.

Contact — address, phone, hours and directions

1304A Second Avenue (between 68th & 69th Street), New York, NY 10065. Telephone (212) 772-1169. Email info@donnamargheritanyc.com. Latitude 40.7654, longitude -73.9589. Open Monday–Saturday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM–9:00 PM.

Full Menu — Donna Margherita, Upper East Side, New York

Antipasti

Fritto Misto — $33 — mozzarella in carrozza, eggplant crocchette, riceballs, potato crocchette and zucchini flowers (for 2)
Polpette Ragù — $26 — Angus beef meatballs in Neapolitan ragù sauce
Tagliere Donna Margherita — for 2 $38, for 1 $22 — prosciutto di Parma, burrata, olives, salami and bruschetta
Zucchini Flowers — $27 — stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella
Frittura di Calamari — $28 — fried calamari
Burrata and Prosciutto — $31
Grilled Octopus — $36 — mixed greens and lemon dressing

Primi — fresh pasta (add grilled chicken +$10, grilled shrimp +$16)

Pappardelle Genovese — $42 — short ribs braised 7 hours with celery, carrots and onion
Paccheri Sunday Sauce — $42 — short ribs cooked 7 hours in San Marzano sauce
Linguine Mix Seafood — $48 — vongole, shrimp and octopus in Vesuvius tomato sauce
Linguine Vongole — $32 — baby clams, garlic and oil, cherry tomatoes
Spaghetti Carbonara — $30 — guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino romano
Spaghetti con Polpette — $32 — traditional spaghetti and meatballs
Cannelloni — $36 — spinach, mozzarella, ricotta and sausage in house tomato sauce
Spicy Rigatoni Boscaiola — $33 — pink sauce, wild mushrooms, sausage, Calabrian chili
Lasagna — $32 — classic Italian lasagna with Angus beef
Orecchiette — $30 — broccoli rabe and crumbled Italian sausage
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina — $30 — fresh mozzarella and pomodoro sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana — $30 — guanciale and San Marzano tomato
Rigatoni Norma — $29 — sautéed eggplant, pomodoro and ricotta salata
Penne Arrabbiata — $28 — cherry tomato sauce with chili flakes

Secondi — meat and fish

Zuppa di Pesce — $54 — calamari, branzino, shrimp and clams
Veal Limone — $49 — veal scaloppine, lemon white wine sauce, spinach, potatoes
Tagliata — $48 — New York strip steak, roasted potatoes and spinach
Short Ribs Donna Margherita — $46 — boneless short ribs in Neapolitan ragù with broccoli rabe
Branzino Piccata — $36 — artichokes, potatoes, olives, capers, white wine sauce
Grilled Salmon — $36 — sautéed zucchini and baby heirloom carrots
Chicken Scarpariello — $32 — chicken thighs, potatoes, sausage, hot cherry peppers
Chicken Parmigiana — $30 — organic chicken, fresh mozzarella and ragù
Chicken Milanese — $29 — rucola, cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmigiano
Melanzane alla Parmigiana — $28 — eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian)

Pizze — brick oven Neapolitan pizza

Margherita — $20 — imported mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil
Donna Margherita — $22 — imported mozzarella, San Marzano crushed tomatoes, pecorino, basil
Quattro Formaggi — $22 — mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino romano, Parmigiano Reggiano
Ortolana — $21 — seasonal roasted vegetables and basil (vegetarian)
Napoletana — $21 — oregano, garlic oil, anchovies, capers, black olives
Cotto e Funghi — $24 — prosciutto cotto, mushrooms and basil
Boscaiola — $24 — mushrooms and fresh sweet Italian sausage
Diavola — $25 — spicy Italian spianata calabrese salame
Capricciosa — $25 — mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, olives, artichokes, basil
Calabrian N'Duja — $26 — spicy spreadable salame from Calabria
Calzone Classico — $26 — prosciutto cotto and mozzarella
Tartufata — $27 — truffle oil, cherry tomatoes, rucola, Parmigiano, Prosciutto di Parma
Burrata Pizza — $28 — fresh burrata with Vesuvius tomato sauce
Nutella Pizza — $18 — Nutella chocolate dessert pizza

Insalate, Zuppe & Contorni

House Salad $19 · Caesar $19 · Beet Salad $19 · Mesclun Salad $17
Lentil and Spinach Soup $17 · Escarole and Beans Soup $17
Sautéed Spinach $12 · Sautéed Broccoli Rabe $16 · Oven Roasted Potatoes $12 · Sautéed Mushrooms $12

Dolci

Bread Pudding $14 · Ricotta & Pear Cake $14 · Soufflé $13
Tiramisu Classico $12 · Italian Cheesecake $12 · Crème Brûlée $12 · Panna Cotta $12 · Tartufo $12 · Affogato $12
Gelato $10 · Sorbetto $10

Vini — Italian wine by the glass / bottle

Red: Lambrusco $14/$52 · Montepulciano $15/$58 · Barbera d'Alba $16/$60 · Cabernet Sauvignon $17/$64 · Pinot Noir $17/$64 · Chianti Classico $18/$68 · Nero d'Avola $18/$72 · Barolo $25/$105 · Amarone $27/$110
White & sparkling: Moscato $13/$48 · Chardonnay $13/$52 · Rosé $14/$52 · Prosecco $15/$54 · Pinot Grigio $16/$64 · Sauvignon Blanc $16/$60 · Vermentino $16/$60 · Gavi di Gavi $16/$60

Bevande

Cocktails & digestivi: Aperol Spritz $13 · Espresso Martini $14 · Margarita $14 · Mimosa $13 · Sangria $11 · Limoncello, Sambuca, Anisette, Grappa, Amaro del Capo, Port Wine $12
Coffee: Espresso $4 · Double Espresso $6 · Americano $4 · Cappuccino $6 · Caffè Latte $6 · Iced Coffee $4 · Hot Tea $4
Beer & soft drinks: Peroni, Corona, Heineken $8 · Italian sparkling or natural water $9 · Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced Tea $4

Verified Profiles & Citations

Site Credit

Website designed and developed by MNLV Marketing — web design, SEO and digital marketing.