The panna cotta is set to the ideal gelatin balance — spoon-worthy but not rubbery. Vanilla is the base note, and the topping rotates seasonally: berry compote in summer, poached fruit in fall. Reviewers noted it as silky smooth and properly delicate.
Tips from diners
This is the one to order if you want light, refined finish — elegant and always available.
One reviewer specifically called the truffle pasta 'excellent,' highlighting how the earthy umami of truffle lifts simple pasta into luxurious territory. The pasta is housemade and thin enough to showcase the truffle's aroma. This is the signature dish for special occasions.
Tips from diners
Order this for an anniversary or birthday — it's a showstopper and worth the splurge.
Focaccia arrives warm from the oven as an appetizer, made in-house with quality olive oil and fresh rosemary. It's the kind of bread that makes you want to keep eating, signaling the kitchen's care with fundamentals.
Tips from diners
Order focaccia while deciding on your main — it arrives fast and sets the tone for the meal.
The arancini appear as popular staff picks and shareable appetizers. Golden and crispy outside with warm, creamy risotto interior and melted mozzarella, they're comfort food refined. Reviewers praise the contrast between crunchy exterior and soft filling.
Tips from diners
Order a portion to share as an appetizer — less heavy than focaccia and ideal for grazing.
The seafood pasta rotates based on what's fresh that day. Donna sources quality shellfish and combines it with housemade pasta in a light, briny broth. Each seafood element is distinct and flavorful. This is the dish to order for a substantial seafood course.
Tips from diners
Ask which seafood is fresh today — the pasta showcases the best of what's in stock.
Donna opened as a celebration of Italian cuisine in the heart of Copenhagen, occupying the ground floor of Hotel Bella Grande near Rådhuspladsen. The restaurant spans multiple intimate spaces: a seductive front dining room in red and pink tones, a laid-back cocktail lounge, and a bright classical antique courtyard. The kitchen offers both an extensive à la carte menu and the family-style Menu di Donna, giving diners options from casual snacking to multi-course indulgence. The focus is on making Italian dining feel like a festive occasion with plenty of choices, reasonable pricing, and an enthusiastic approach to wine and cocktails.
Book ahead, especially for dinner — Donna is popular, particularly for special occasions.
Request the courtyard seating for a romantic, quieter atmosphere — it's the most intimate of the three spaces.
The restaurant offers group menus (425 DKK per person for 8+ guests) and can accommodate private events. Mention your celebration when booking.
Plan 500-600 DKK per person for pasta, a main, wine, and dessert. The signature dishes (truffle pasta, panna cotta) push the bill higher but are worth trying.
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