Donna Del Mare serves up classy Italian classics

🍴 Another classy Italian restaurant? We’re seated. Donna Del Mare carves out an Italian haven rooted in classic recipes and high-quality execution. We went, we dined, we savored the Italian fare, and we left satisfied.

What to expect: Stepping into the eatery, we were greeted by an inviting, curated atmosphere of warm lighting and organic yet elevated decor — dried pampas, bamboo chairs, wooden chandeliers, and shelves filled the space. Feeling comfortable and settled, we skimmed through the classics-driven menu — unsurprisingly heavy on the pastas and pizzas — alongside antipasti, soups, salads, and a small selection of main courses. After some deliberation, we settled on the familiar spaghetti carbonara and one of the two risotto options — the porcini mushroom risotto — with added chicken pieces.

What we loved: An authentic Italian fare, it truly was. Our dishes arrived hot, fresh, and appetizingly served in generous bowls. The carbonara was exactly what we hoped for — immaculately creamy, rich, and packed with flavorful beef. Meanwhile, the risotto was a mushroom lover’s dream, with a perfectly creamy consistency and well-seasoned chicken bites.

The verdict: With plenty left to explore on the menu, Donna Del Mare is shaping up to be a reliable Italian spot serving all the comfort-food classics and Italian delicacies one could ask for. Paired with its cozy, inviting space — though it leans slightly on the pricier side — the eatery is one we’d gladly return to for the occasional Italian indulgence.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can find Donna Del Mare at New Cairo’s Square One Mall. You can also order via Talabat.

💵 Per person: EGP 800-1.2k.

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes.

🍺 Alcohol: Yes.

🦽 Accessibility-friendly: Yes.