The 17 Most Fun Dinner Spots In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation
"Arguably one of the best red sauce joints around, Donna’s in Echo Park doesn’t make you choose between a good time and a great meal. Groups crowd into leather booths and use their outdoor voices to discuss friend-group gossip. Complimentary limoncello shots flow like water. And the Italian American comfort food is just as considered as the nostalgia-core backdrop. So if you’re in the mood to take down a plate of chicken parm in a loud room covered in teal floral wallpaper, a night at Donna’s will make you very happy. Reservations are released daily, 14 days in advance at 10am. Without a rez, try walking when they open at 5:30pm, as a large portion of the dining room is set aside for walk-ins. Otherwise, expect to wait an hour-plus for a table." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
