Dona Habana

4.5

1410 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Doña Habana is a tropical paradise in Boston! From the moment you step inside Dona Habana you feel as if you've been transported to the Old Havana, Cuba. Beautiful murals, Latin music, delicious food, and the best mojitos and nightlife in Boston are waiting for you!

Lunch - Dinner - Cocktails - Lounge - Catering - Private Events - Private Room

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lounge Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 708-1182
Website
http://donahabanarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
http://donahabanarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Catering-Menu-2022.pdf<br />
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next party!Private Party Room available at Doña Habana.Great for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Shower, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, benefits and MoreFrom a Private Room to a Delicious Catering Menu!

Location
811 Mass Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
11 Melnea Cass Blv
Parking details
2hr lunch | 3hrs dinner<br />Validated Ticket Only
Public transit
MBTA 1
Entertainment
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night we have incredible live music in our lounge that will make you stand up and dance. (No Cover, just have fun!)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chicken Empanadas / Empanadas de Pollo
Beef Empanadas / Empanadas de Res
Green Plantains With Braised Shredded Beef and Pork Skins / Tostones con Ropa Vieja y Chicharrón
House Ceviche Marinated in Lime Juice, Red Onions and Cilantro / Ceviche de Pescado
Cassava Chips With Garlic Sauce / Yuca con Mojo de Ajo

Dinner

pick one per person

Seafood Paella / Paella de Mariscos
Fried Red Snapper / Pargo Entero Frito
plates come with a side Order
Broiled Chicken Breast Topped with Mango Pico de Gallo / Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha
plates come with a side Order
Skirt Steak w/ Sauteed Onions and Sunny Side Up Egg / Bistec Encebollado a Caballo
plates come with a side Order
Green Vegetarian Paella With Cilantro, Onions, Red & Green Peppers / Paella Vegetariana

Side Orders

White Rice and Black Beans / Arroz Blanco y Frijoles Negros
Black Beans Rice / Congri
Sweet Plantains / Madurios
Green Plantains / Tostones

Dessert

pick one per person

Vanilla Flan / Flan de Vainilla
Three Milk Cake / Tres Leches
Fried Dough Pastry / Churros
Pudin de Pan y Dulce de Leche / Cuban-Style Bread Pudding

What 1,410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dona Habana offers a vibrant Cuban dining experience with "amazing staff" and "delicious authentic food." Guests praise the "outstanding" atmosphere and creative cocktails. While some mention service hiccups, many find it a "great experience" with standout dishes like seafood paella and inventive desserts. It's a must-visit in Boston!

1,410 Reviews

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Sue
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I love this place but I only dine there when Barbara Zamora is there! She's spectacular. So much fun. Wait staff could be a bit more attentive but the food is great too.
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aldo
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Boston been going there since they open
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Edilianne
VIP
Caribbean
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
amazing Cuban food, Did not have some item available but we enjoyed our time there. Loved the decor and vibes.
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Richard
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for many years, but the overall experience has significantly declined. The quality of the food has worsened, the service is poor, and the presence of homeless individuals outside the establishment negatively impacts the atmosphere.
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Margaret
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the fish and the plantains it was excellent!
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Patricia A
New York City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
BUSY with big groups but staff were courteous, professional and helpful. FOOD is outstanding
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Junior
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Generally the quality of the food is decent, but during my last experience the quality wasn’t up to par.
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Catherine
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my daughters 21st birthday. The waitresses were so accommodating. Helped set up decorations. Allowed us to bring in our own cake. Sang happy birthday. Food was delicious. My daughters choice. We celebrated her 19 here too.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the foodddd super delicious the service is super incredible
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Joanna
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation and upon arrival, they asked if I minded a 15min wait. I arrived 3mins early for my reservation so I was shocked. I’ve never had a restaurant fail to have my table ready. They then offered me the bar and we were starving so we accepted. All was fine until the bill showed an automatic 18% gratuity. There were only 2 of us. I don’t respect any restaurant that adds an auto gratuity especially when I normally tip 20%. Gratuity is based on service and forcing it makes it a non-negotiable fee. I despise the practice. I love this restaurant so this is a shame and I’m not sure when the policy changed. The food and drinks were amazing as expected.
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FAQs

Dona Habana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Dona Habana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 708-1182.

Dona Habana is rated 4.5 stars by 1410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

811 Mass Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
11 Melnea Cass Blv
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lounge Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
2hr lunch | 3hrs dinner<br />Validated Ticket Only
Public transit
MBTA 1
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night we have incredible live music in our lounge that will make you stand up and dance. (No Cover, just have fun!)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://donahabanarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 708-1182
Catering
http://donahabanarestaurant.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Catering-Menu-2022.pdf<br />
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next party!Private Party Room available at Doña Habana.Great for Graduation, Birthdays, Baby Shower, Anniversaries, Business Meetings, benefits and MoreFrom a Private Room to a Delicious Catering Menu!

Dona Habana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Open Table Menu

Appetizer

Chicken Empanadas / Empanadas de Pollo

Beef Empanadas / Empanadas de Res

Green Plantains With Braised Shredded Beef and Pork Skins / Tostones con Ropa Vieja y Chicharrón

House Ceviche Marinated in Lime Juice, Red Onions and Cilantro / Ceviche de Pescado

Cassava Chips With Garlic Sauce / Yuca con Mojo de Ajo

Dinner

Seafood Paella / Paella de Mariscos

Fried Red Snapper / Pargo Entero Frito

Broiled Chicken Breast Topped with Mango Pico de Gallo / Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha

Skirt Steak w/ Sauteed Onions and Sunny Side Up Egg / Bistec Encebollado a Caballo

Green Vegetarian Paella With Cilantro, Onions, Red & Green Peppers / Paella Vegetariana

Side Orders

White Rice and Black Beans / Arroz Blanco y Frijoles Negros

Black Beans Rice / Congri

Sweet Plantains / Madurios

Green Plantains / Tostones

Dessert

Vanilla Flan / Flan de Vainilla

Three Milk Cake / Tres Leches

Fried Dough Pastry / Churros

Pudin de Pan y Dulce de Leche / Cuban-Style Bread Pudding

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dona Habana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dona Habana restaurant rated?

Is Dona Habana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information