Dona
76-80
Gastronomy points 2025
Home is where the table is
Dona is run by two partners – in life and in work – who have created a restaurant that feels like home. One cooks, the other hosts, and together they build a space of welcome and openness. Ingredients are seasonal, waste is minimized by cooking only for reservations, and even vegetable trimmings are turned into amuse-bouches. Desserts feature touches like magnolia syrup, made from petals gathered just outside the door. And just as heart is poured into the restaurant itself, it extends beyond the kitchen too, supporting causes close to them—from local small businesses to LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
Sustainability highlights
- Two-person team running kitchen and front of house
- Cooking exclusively for reservations to avoid food waste
- Magnolia syrup made from neighbourhood trees
- Switched to green energy supplier
- Sponsored fundraising dinner for AIDS charities
Information
Head Chef: Diego
Nicolaas Beetsstraat 47 H 1053 RJ Amsterdam Netherlands