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Donna CPH offers genuine Italian atmosphere with modern elegance, lounge vibes and a menu full of love. We visited the restaurant for lunch during our stay at Hotel Bella Grande – and the experience hit the mark on flavour, atmosphere and service alike. Read the full review and find inspiration for your next Italian dining experience in Copenhagen.
Some places you only have to see on Instagram to know straight away that you need to go. That was how I felt about Donna CPH, set in the most beautiful surroundings at Hotel Bella Grande in Copenhagen. I had sent the profile to Jes and said: “We have to eat here – it looks far too good!” And I can reveal already: it lived up to expectations completely.
📍 You can read my full review of the stay at Hotel Bella Grande here.
We had lunch at Donna, and the atmosphere was exactly as I had hoped – lounge-like, elegant and relaxed in just the right way. You sit supremely comfortably on soft sofas, surrounded by plants, high ceilings and beautiful interiors that balance classic Italian style with modern luxury.
I will certainly be back one evening when the bar is buzzing, the lights are dimmed and there is good music playing. You can just picture the mood – a glass of wine, the scent of truffle and plenty of atmosphere.
The service was first class – from the very first moment we were met with smiles, interest and a genuine delight in sharing their food and wine with us. It simply matters when you can tell that people love their work – it rubs off on the whole experience.
See photos of the food and Donna further down the page.
We started with a few Italian snacks, which suited lunch and our choice of wine perfectly:
Arancini with courgette on a mild, creamy tomato sauce – a real favourite, and it actually inspired me to make my own version. Here is the link to my own arancini recipes 🧡
Focaccia with whipped ricotta and beautifully sliced Serrano – simple, delicate and wonderfully flavourful.
And then came the king of pasta experiences.
I had seen the video on Instagram and knew this was a must. The pasta – made by two brothers from Copenhagen, with nothing but flour and water – is prepared at the table on a trolley, with cheese, fire and truffle in the leading roles. It was not just delicious, it was an experience.
First the waiter flambés 60% spirit, which is poured into the hollowed-out Pecorino wheel. The cheese melts slowly, and then the pasta is tossed in the warm cheese – everything is scraped, melted and smells heavenly. Finally, a generous handful of freshly shaved truffle on top. There you go.
It was the best truffle pasta I have had in a long time – and a huge recommendation! Remember, it has to be ordered for at least two people.
🔗 Have you seen my own truffle pasta recipes?
With the food we chose a bottle of Italian Chardonnay:
Chiarandà 2022 – Donnafugata from Sicily.
It is made from Chardonnay grapes from Contessa Entellina DOC, and had exactly the right balance for both the snacks and the pasta – soft, elegant, with plenty of body and a citrus character. It paired perfectly with both the ricotta and the buttery cheese sauce in the pasta.
The menu at Donna is full of classic Italian dishes, lifted with modern finesse and a love of good ingredients. You will find everything from snacks such as olives, focaccia and prosciutto to antipasti with burrata, carpaccio and Vitello Tonnato.
In the pasta section there are classics such as:
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Pappardelle al Ragu
Spaghetti al Tartufo (tableside service – DKK 235 per person)
There are also secondi of fish and meat – for example:
Pollo al Marsala – chicken breast with mushrooms and Marsala
Filetti di Mare – fish with saffron sauce and fennel
The pizzas are a strong option too – including Salame Cremona, Prosciutto & Burrata and a thoroughly classic Margherita.
Finally, there are lovely sides such as grilled broccoli and tomato salad – and dolci such as tiramisu, panna cotta and a delicious chocolate and lavender cake.
Prices typically range between DKK 125–235 per dish, and you can put together both a light lunch and a full Italian dinner without feeling short-changed.
We paid DKK 1,800 for lunch, and it was worth every krone. You get a complete experience – visually, gastronomically and in terms of service. Donna is part of the Cofoco group, but it feels very personal and unique.
Fantastic lounge atmosphere and beautiful interiors
Truffle pasta prepared at the table – an experience in itself
Authentic Italian cooking with modern finesse
Smiling, attentive service
Chiarandà Chardonnay – the perfect wine choice
Prices in line with the experience – lunch for 2: approx. DKK 1,800
Part of Cofoco – but with its own character and style
Vester Voldgade 23
1552 Copenhagen
bellagrande.dk
info@bellagrande.dk