The 20 Best Italian Restaurants In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation
"This neighborhood red sauce joint in Echo Park is working hard to channel retro glamour without necessarily being a special occasion destination. You’ll see gold curtains in the entryway, gaudy wallpaper dotted with fruit trees, and pinwheel-shaped lasagna on practically every table. If those details sound a touch over the top for a Thursday night, that’s kind of the point. But nothing about Donna’s feels cheesy in practice. It’s run by the team behind Bar Flores and Lowboy, which means the cocktails are unsurprisingly incredible. The Italian American staples may not be reinventing any wheels, but they’re not dull. Come for a martini and well-made chicken parm the next time you’re in a bad mood. 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." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore
