(212) 750-8170

206 E 58th St (at Third Ave.)
New York, NY 10022 40.7594 -73.966

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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East

miadona.com

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm

Sat 5pm-10:30pm

Sun 5pm-10pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Italian

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
  1. good food, ambiance and service.
  2. The environment was very romantic and warm.
dessert
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. They didn't have the appetizer that I wanted (Roasted Octopus) which was disappointing but the crab cake was delicious.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. decent bar scene as well.
food quality
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. They didn't have the appetizer that I wanted (Roasted Octopus) which was disappointing but the crab cake was delicious.
  2. very good casual dininng spot with really good food.
  3. The food was great.
  4. good food, ambiance and service.
  5. pricy but good food
service
100.0% positive
  1. The prices were reasonable, and the service was attentive.
  2. good food, ambiance and service.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The prices were reasonable, and the service was attentive.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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
4 Star Rating: Recommended

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
4 Star Rating: Recommended

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
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