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    4.2 (35 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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    dirty glass with chili flakes crusted on it (we'd already tried to clean some off)
    Andrew W.

    Okay drinks and nachos, but the server/staff kept trying to deny and gaslight us about a dirty glass. My friend ordered an old fashioned and the glass inexplicably had what looked like chili flakes crusted and stuck all around the outside. We asked about it, the server first claimed it was part of the drink (clearly not true based on the menu description) and then came back a second time and said the bartender admitted it was because a previous drink had left Tajin on the shaker - but even after admitting this, they did not offer a refund or a remake of the drink. Really weird behavior for a seemingly classy WV cocktail bar...

    Marijke K.

    Had a great time at Donna catching up with a friend I hadn't seen in several years, evidenced by a photo NOT of our drinks! The place was great for that kind of vibe and there were several other friend meet ups and couples on dates there. Everything we got was great and I'd def come back

    Darsha M.

    Had time to kill before a dinner reservation in the area and stopped by Donna for a happy hour drink. We sat at the bar and the service was great. It had a fun and light ambiance and it was packed by 6 pm. My espresso martini was delicious and we also got chips and pico as a from the happy hour menu.

    Alisa J.

    Cool bar that's not too loud and is good for talking. Loved my strawberry cheesecake drink. Would definitely recommend. Service was also good.

    Najwa G.

    Donna is a Pan-Latin restaurant that unfortunately doesn't do Latin food any justice. The drinks were good, but the food fell flat. On top of that, the waitress was a bit rude and off. Fwiw, for the food my friend and I got the chips and guac (which tasted like something you could find at a supermarket) and the empanadas (which were really dry). Also, there is virtually no room to move around, and the tables are cramped together. I wouldn't recommend this place.

    Aleena A.

    Excellent cocktail spot with tropical vibes. Came in around 7pm on a Friday and it was loud and dark but we had a great corner spot. Chips were also good. It has some unique pieces and yes it's downtown so it's expensive. Can enjoy lots of places and tastes for less price. In fact maybe a little more ambiance for the price.

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    Austin S.

    Popped by Donna while waiting for a reservation nearby. It was happy hour time so the place was jumping. Only 1 bar tender, and they were slinging. Props to them. I loved the interior. Inventive, modern, and chic all come to mind. Plus, as an added bonus: happy hour deals were pretty solid given New York's prices. I got a machete. It was definitely a strong agave drink. Slighlty margarita-esque but it had a blood orange vermouth float as opposed to orange curaçao. The float made it look bloody so that is where the name machete comes from I assume. It did not have the balance I was wanting, but still a decent drink. The happy hour menu seemed really solid. Great deals on bites and sips. I loved the ambience and would love to go back. It's just a 3 star right now for me purely for the drink. It just was not quite balanced. But once again, I did only get the one drink and the menu had some incredibly compelling alternatives. The vibes are perfect for a first date, or a 100th date. I love the interior. A nice contrast from the uber dimly lit lounges that seem to be ubiquitous.

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    Akiko I.

    Went with my partner after reading about the place was worker-owned and delighted by the food, drinks, and service. Went a second time alone, during Happy Hour and tho the bartender was en pointe, the vibe was too casual in the rest of the place, with an employee, associate or friend taking photos with a traditional camera flash going off which was pretty distracting.

    Kapatid Old Fasioned
    Jillian B.

    My partner and I stopped by Donna for an after-dinner drink and really enjoyed our experience. We were drawn to this bar due to the very unique cocktails. We arrived on a Sunday night at about 10pm, and it was fairly quiet - the kitchen was closed, but the bar area had quite a few people. We chose the coffee&soy sauce old fashioned (where else would you find something like that??) and an avocado drink. The coffee and soy sauce drink was good, but my favorite was the Lolo Avo, as it was very rich yet refreshing. Staff was friendly, and drinks were delicious and innovative. We definitely plan on coming back!

    Lolo Avo
    Nathaniel P.

    TLDR: cute new cocktail bar, great for dates. You can find better cocktails in the city, but this place is easy to book. I wanted to like this place more. I came for the Filipino flavors. I was pretty excited to try them because I haven't had Filipino focused cocktails in the city yet. Unfortunately I don't think Donna delivered as well as I'd hoped. I tried pretty hard to taste the soy or the coffee in the Kapatid. To me, it was just a sweeter old fashioned. If you're gonna say something's in a drink or dish, I want to taste it. We tried the Lolo Avo as well. Wasn't remarkable. I feel as though avocado is a pretty light flavor and can't really stand up to alcohol. Perhaps it was added for the creaminess/mouth feel? Not sure, but I think if you're looking for a piña colada type deal, the Brancolada is better. I've had several mushroom flavored old fashioneds in various bars, and they are always surprisingly delicious and fun. However, the Umami Old Fashioned was not comparable. It was difficult to drink for my entire table. We decided to move to another bar after. We did like two cocktails - the Elderflower-Plum Highball, and the Brancolada. Both were pretty light, and not drinks I would typically go for, but if you're looking for easy to drink and fruity, I'd go with those. Service was friendly. No complaints. Space is cute as well. Can't really speak to food. We just got chips and guacamole. They weren't remarkable and I think we were too turned off by drinks that we weren't interested. Overall: Avoid umami old fashioned.

    Donna on Cornelia Street is such a gem! The space is cozy but stylish, with warm lighting and a really inviting vibe. I ordered their Spritz and loved it. Super refreshing, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced with a nice citrus kick. Service was friendly and laid back, and the overall atmosphere made it easy to just relax and enjoy. Definitely a great spot in the West Village if you want good cocktails without the pretentious feel.

    Natalie J.

    What a great menu! Small but mighty with flavors! Aesthetically beautiful. What a great spot to enjoy in the west village.

    Brittany T.

    Great little spot for post-dinner cocktails in the West Village. I really liked that they had a few non-alcoholic mocktail options. It was a lil pricey but I think that's to be expected for the area. The drinks were tasty though and the service was excellent. Would be a great spot for a date night!

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    Lovely cozy vibe, good music, friendly welcoming staff, fun cocktail list, smells good, will be back. Highly recommend.

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    Bartenders are kind and friendly. They make delicious drinks. I definitely will go back to Donna.

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    delicious cocktails, lovely service, beautiful space, and it's a worker-owned cooperative !! what more could you want !!

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