Welcome to Donna's
In the heart of Los Angeles, Donna's is a trendy Italian restaurant offering a unique dining experience. With a casual, hipster vibe and a full bar, it is perfect for a fun night out with friends or a romantic dinner. The menu showcases delicious Italian dishes, with options for meat lovers and limited vegetarian choices. The restaurant provides excellent service, wheelchair accessibility, and even gender-neutral restrooms. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials and outdoor seating for a relaxing dining experience. Donna's is a must-try for those looking for a lively atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine.
- 1538 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 Hotline: (213) 266-8132
Located on 1538 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, Donna's is a trendy Italian restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. With its casual and hipster vibe, Donna's is the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a special dinner with loved ones.
Donna's takes pride in its diverse menu, offering a range of classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. From pasta and pizza to decadent desserts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant also boasts a full bar, perfect for pairing your meal with a delicious cocktail or glass of wine.
One of the standout features of Donna's is its commitment to inclusivity, providing gender-neutral restrooms and wheelchair accessibility. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, making it the ideal choice for al fresco dining on a sunny day.
Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special event, Donna's has you covered. With options for takeout, delivery, and catering, this restaurant truly caters to every need. So why not give Donna's a try and experience the delicious flavors and inviting atmosphere for yourself?

Everything here is delicious! We had the meatballs, shrimp scampi with polenta, fusilli alla vodka, and of course the tiramisu for dessert. Our server Michael was attentive and had some great recommendations. This place really lived up to the hype - I would like to return to try everything on the menu…

Great meatballs and likely the best garlic bread I’ve had. Linguini clams was delicious and the vodka fusili had a deep flavor that felt a bit heavy after a few bites and I personally didn’t like how the pasta sticks to your teeth after each bite. The cocktail was a bit too heavy on the alcohol flavor. Quite pricey.

Friday night - no reservations, waiting about an hour to get seated at the bar. Valentino is part of the experience at the bar! Not only are drinks exceptional, but he is an incredibly friendly fellow that is looking to ensure your experience is fantastic. Every recommendation was delish! The bread is a must! Make sure to leave room for dessert! Everything in between, it’s hard to believe anything on the menu isn’t great. If you’re worried about parking… Blaaaah. Who cares. Just park and get your butt inside. Will definitely be back!

I live in the neighborhood and this was my second visit. The food was even better this time around. Garlic Bread goes crazy and the Rollatini is nuts. Grab a glass of wine and dive in!

4.7 Wonderful taste and execution of everything we ordered! Clam linguine was ????. Garlic bread was exceptional.

This place is an absolute gem. The lucky thing about being a solo dinner, bar seating and limited waits (thank goodness). I did come on the early side of the evening and there was a slight line. I waited maybe 15 minutes. The bartender Linda was great and incredibly helpful and kind. I had the linguini and clams and all I can say is nothing was left in the plate when I finished it. It was absolutely delicious I look forward to many more meals here.

Everything about my reservation was great. The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We left thinking about when we'd be back just to have the Fusilli alla Vodka again. Pro tip! If you can’t find a reservation, set notifications on Resy for the times you are available. A few usually open up. Just be sure to have your credit card on file, they go fast! ????

food is good quality, wine is delicious, and we didn’t make reservations, we walked in last min. highly recommend.

Came with a group of 4 for dinner and it did not disappoint! Staff were super attentive and friendly. Seating is a bit tight but still feels intimate between anyone at your table! We just got back from NYC and were lucky to try Don Angie's so this was a nice comparison! Donna's holds up to NYC Italian and that's saying a lot! We ordered cocktails, 3 antipasti, 1 primi, and 2 secondis. Between 4 people this was easily shareable and filling! The cocktails were delicious! I had the cocktail with mezcal and grapefruit - so refreshing and perfect for summer! We also tried a gin cocktail, and their orange wine. Solid all around! For antipasti we tried the Caesar Salad, garlic bread, and giardiniera. The salad was divine! Crispy lettuce and croutons, perfect amount of dressing, and no shortage of cheese! Definitely worth getting. The bread was probably the favorite of the table - cheese and garlic HEAVEN! We ended up getting 2 orders. If you're a fan of pickled vegetables the giardiniera was spot on and was a nice compliment to the cheesy and savory appetizers. I would consider it the unsung hero! For our primo we tried the fusilli alla vodka. Amazing flavor and the whipped ricotta and chili oil brought everything together so nicely. Highly recommend getting. I would have ordered more tbh. The two secondis we ordered were the chicken parm and the lasagna. Chicken parm was a classic cutlet (good size) with plenty of cheese and marinera. This is a great dish to split and break up some of the pasta dishes. The lasagna was excellent in flavor - a bit oily and I wish it was a bit more cheese as it seemed to be dominated by bolognese. The portions were a bit smaller for this dish than I was expecting and that's where my critique comes in. It's shareable between 2 people for sure, maybe 3, but 4+ people I would order a second order. We didn't get dessert as we were pretty full, but I would try the dessert out next time. Overall, a great Italian restaurant with a classic, home style feel!

We very much enjoyed our dinner at Donna's! The decor was lovely and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. The garlic bread really lives up to the hype - super garlicky, crispy bread with tons of Parmesan. The pork ragu was very tasty, but I think the vodka fusilli was the highlight for me. The desserts were good but I would probably skip them next time. The service was good but felt very rushed and was not overly friendly. It felt somewhat like they wanted to just get you in and out for the next table to come in. Especially when the check was placed on our table before we had even started to eat our desserts. (We had only been there for just under an hour) Overall it was a great dinner and I would return!