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(212) 750-8170
206 E 58th St
(at Third Ave.)
New York,
NY
10022
40.7594
-73.966
Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Dress Code:
Dressy Casual
Notable Chef:
Michael Psilakis
What People Are Saying About Mia Dona
Featured Review
Alexis Korman
Contributor
Food Network favorite Donatella Arpaia (co-owner of Anthos and Kefi) re-opened her midtown restaurant in 2009 with a new look and menu--this time harkening back to her parents’ roots in Puglia, Italy. The cozy whitewashed space has a rustic vibe, decorated with rough-hewn wood details and antique iron farm tools--although the crowd remains decidedly refined. All entrees, like the pillowy ricotta gnocchi and house-cured cod with fennel, cost under $20, making for a meal that is both delicious and affordable.
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- Eight wines are available by the glass (most for around $9), hailing mainly from Puglia or Tuscany.
- The Extras:
- The amiable Arpaia can often be seen strolling about the restaurant checking in with customers.
- Where to Sit:
- Try for the back room, which is bigger and quieter than the front.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 93.33000183105469% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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03/11/09
Warm and romantic
by goondigity
My boyfriend and I had the perfect Valentine's dinner here. The environment was very romantic and warm. We arrived around 8pm and there weren't alot of people. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. Around 9:30pm, people starting packing the restaurant which was fine with us since we were done with our meal and ready to leave. The food was great... the pastas (gnudi and ravioli) cooked very well and sauces were simple but very tasty.
01/15/09
best neighborhood italian
by JILLR22
good food, ambiance and service...decent bar scene as well. very good casual dininng spot with really good food.
- Pros: food
07/08/08
pricy but good food
by emilyrescott
I went to Mia Dona for dinner last night and was very pleased with my meal. They didn't have the appetizer that I wanted (Roasted Octopus) which was disappointing but the crab cake was delicious. My friend got the fig appetizer which was out of this world! The main dishes are on the pricy side and are quite small portions. The restaurant is noisy so be prepared.
- Pros: great appitizers
- Cons: pricy and loud
05/23/08
Good Food & Reasonable Prices
by ken53
Dining at Mia Dona was a real pleasure. Everything we tried from the Hamachi Crudo, and Chitrarra Pasta, to the Skate entree was well prepared and savory. The prices were reasonable, and the service was attentive. The restaurant doesn't overdo anything to gain attention. It just does everything well.
- Pros: Good food, good service, reasonably priced
- Cons: Difficult to find on street parking
The Details on Mia Dona
Place Categories:
- good food
- reasonable prices
- attentive service
- warm environment
- very good casual dininng spot
- not disappointing appetizer
- not disappointing roasted octopus
- best neighborhood italian
- perfect dinner
- decent bar scene
- good ambiance
- delicious crab cake
