Most Loved Family Restaurant in East Boston

Donna's Restaurant is a well known, family breakfast and lunch spot embedded in the heart of Orient Heights. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant serving deliciousness for the last 50 years. We are located just a block away from the blue line, and a mile from Logan airport.

Donna's Restaurant

Best Breakfast &
Lunch in Town

Best Breakfast &
Lunch in Town

Since 1993, we have been serving mouthwatering meals to our friends and neighbors, as well as visitors from all over the world. Whether it is our lip-smacking eggs benedict, our fluffy pancakes, or the Disney murals covering the walls, ours is a restaurant that takes pride in making Donna's an authentic family atmosphere.

Donna's Restaurant

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Where Deliciousness

Meets Authenticity

Food so good, you’ll come back for more

Donna's Restaurant
Donna's Restaurant

Breakfast Specials

Includes 2 cups of coffee

1A. One egg served with home fries & toast
$ 6.99
1B. One egg served with home fries toast & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 7.99
2A. Two eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 7.99
2B. Two eggs served with home fries, toast & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 8.99
3A. Three eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 8.99
3B. Three eggs served with home fries, toast & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 9.99
4A. Steak with two eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 12.49
4B. Steak with three eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 12.99
5A. Corned beef hash with two eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 12.49
5B. Corned beef hash with three eggs served with home fries & toast
$ 12.99
6. Eggs Benedict served with home fries
$ 12.99
7A. Two eggs with home fries, toast, two pancakes & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 12.49
7B. Two eggs with home fries, toast & two pancakes, bacon, ham or sausage
(Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, or French Toast)
$ 12.99
8A. French toast served with home fries
$ 9.99
8B. French toast served with home fries & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 11.49
9. JR's House Special (Two eggs served with Italian sausage, peppers & onions mixed with home fries & Italian toast )
$ 12.99
10. French Toast with Sticky Walnuts
$ 10.99
10a. French Toast with Sticky Walnuts, Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage
$ 12.49
*Egg white substitution
$ 1.99
*Substitute English Muffin or a Bagel
$ 0.99
*Substitute Turkey Bacon
$ 1.00
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Side Orders

White or wheat toast
$ 1.99
Rye, Raisin or Italian toast
$ 2.29
Muffin
$ 2.95
Bagel
$ 2.49
Bagel with Cream Cheese
$ 2.99
One Buttermilk Pancake
$ 3.29
One Specialty Pancake
$ 3.79
Three Strips of Bacon or Sausage
$ 3.99
To Pieces of Ham
$ 4.59
Hot or Cold Cereal
$ 5.99 or 2.99
One egg andy style
$ 1.69
Home Fries
$ 4.99
Corned Beef Hash
$ 4.99
Donna's Restaurant

Pancakes

Includes 2 cups of coffee

Buttermilk served with home fries
With your choice of bacon, ham or sausage $11.49
$ 9.99
Apple, Banana, Blueberry, or Chocolate Chip pancakes served with home fries
With your choice of bacon, ham or sausage $12.99
$ 11.49
Pancake Sandwich - Two cakes with one egg in the middle, served with home fries
With your choice of bacon, ham or sausage $11.49
$ 9.99
Waffle
With your choice of bacon, ham or sausage $10.49
$ 8.99
Specialty Waffle - Chocolate, Banana, Blueberries, Apple, Strawberries
With your choice of bacon, ham or sausage $11.49
$ 9.99
Donna's Restaurant

Omelets (3 Eggs)

Includes 2 cups of coffee

Cheese Omelette Choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, or Feta with home fries & toast
$ 9.99
Meat Omelette choice of bacon, ham, or sausage with cheese with home fries & toast.
$ 11.99
Western Omelette with home fries & toast
$ 11.99
Peppers & Onions, with home fries & toast
$ 11.99
Greek Omelette with home fries & toast
$ 12.99
Spanish Omelette with home fries & toast
$ 12.99
Veggie Omelette with home fries & toast
$ 13.99
Donna's Restaurant

Breakfast Sandwiches

Coffee is not included

One egg & cheese
$ 3.99
One egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 5.49
One egg, cheese & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
$ 5.79
Donna's Restaurant

Children's Breakfast Menu

For children 12 and younger

One egg with home fries & toast
$ 3.99
With bacon or sausage
$ 4.79
Pancakes with home fries
$ 3.99
With bacon or sausage
$ 4.79
French toast & home fries
$ 3.99
With bacon or sausage
$ 4.79
Specialty pancakes with home fries
$ 4.59
With bacon or sausage
$ 5.29

FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE PEOPLE 20% GRATUITY ADDED TO CHECK.
Add 7% Massachusetts State Meal Tax to all prices
Before placing your order, please inform your server
if any person in your party has a food allergy.
Prices are subject to change without notice
Order to go is $0.50 extra

Donna's Restaurant

Homemade Soups

Soup du juor (Cup) (Bowl)
$ 5.99
Clam Chowder (Friday only)
$ 7.99
Donna's Restaurant

Salads

Garden Salad Small
$ 4.99
Garden Salad Large
$ 7.99
Garden Salad with a scoop of Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad
$ 13.99
Chef Salad
$ 13.99
Barbeque Chicken Salad
$ 13.99
Greek Salad
$ 13.99
Donna's Restaurant

Barbeque Specials

(Served with French Fries and Salad)

Steak Tips
$ 15.99
Sausage
$ 11.99
Chicken Teriyaki
$ 14.99
Hamburger
$ 12.99
Cheeseburger
$ 13.99
Donna's Restaurant

Platters

(Salad or French Fries)

Pastrami
$ 12.99
Chicken Fingers
$ 12.99
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Specialty Clubs

(Served with French Fries)

Hamburger
$ 12.99
Cheeseburger
$ 13.99
Turkey
$ 13.99
Chicken Salad
$ 13.99
Chicken Cutlet
$ 13.99
Tuna Salad
$ 13.99
Donna's Restaurant

Hearty Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese
$ 4.29
Grilled Cheese with Bacon
$ 5.99
Grilled Cheese with Ham
$ 5.99
Grilled Cheese with Tomato
$ 5.99
Hot Dog
$ 3.99
White Albacore Tuna
$ 6.99
White Albacore Tuna Melt
$ 7.59
BLT
$ 5.99
Chicken Salad
$ 6.49
Hamburger
$ 5.99
Cheeseburger
$ 6.49
Western Sandwich
$ 5.99
Egg Salad
$ 5.49
Chicken Breast, Bacon, Swiss cheese
$ 7.49
Donna's Restaurant

Hot Subs

Steak and Cheese
$ 8.99
Steak and Peppers
$ 8.99
Steak and Mushroom
$ 8.99
Steak and Onions
$ 8.99
Steak Bomb
$ 10.99
Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms, and Onions
$ 10.99
Chicken Cutlet
$ 8.99
Chicken Cutler Parmigiana
$ 9.99
Eggplant Parmigiana
$ 8.99
Pepper and Egg
$ 8.99
Potato and Egg
$ 8.99
Sausage and Cheese
$ 8.99
Western
$ 8.99
Donna's Restaurant

Cold Subs

Turkey and Cheese
$ 8.99
Tuna Salad
$ 9.99
Chicken Salad
$ 8.99
Donna's Restaurant

Children’s Lunch Menu

Children Under 12

Hamburger
$ 5.49
Cheeseburger
$ 5.99
Hot Dog
$ 5.49
Chicken Fingers
$ 5.99
Grilled Cheese
$ 5.99
Above items served with French Fries.
Donna's Restaurant

Side Orders

French Fries
$ 4.99
Onion Rings
$ 4.99
Mozzarella Sticks
$ 6.99
Chicken Fingers
$ 7.99
Chicken Wings
$ 7.99
Donna's Restaurant
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History of Donna’s

It All Started Back in 1993

In 1993, when my grandfather, Jerry Zullo, decided to open up a breakfast and lunch restaurant in East Boston, Donna's Restaurant was born. Being a restaurant owner and pioneer for over 50 years, my grandfather’s knowledge and expertise came to fruition, making Donna's restaurant what it is today. It goes without saying that he named it after daddy's little girl, Donna.

Since my mother, Donna, was ten, she has been serving people in every family restaurant my grandfather ever owned. From bussing tables to waitressing, my mother thrived on making each person that walked through the front door happy and satisfied. Many of my family members also worked together throughout the years, including many uncles and cousins.

Donna's Restaurant is a well-known, family breakfast and lunch spot embedded in the heart of Orient Heights. Just a block away from the blue line, and a mile from Logan airport, we serve friends and neighbors, as well as visitors from all over the world. From our mouthwatering eggs benedict and fluffy pancakes to the Disney murals covering the walls, we are a dedicated family restaurant that takes pride in making Donna's a real family atmosphere.

First, there's my grandmother Loretta, a devoted counterpart to my grandfather for over sixty years. As his wife and best friend, my grandmother has been on my grandfather's side since the time he opened the door to his very first restaurant. Even today, she spends her days working at Donna's, serving people the same way she did 50 years ago. Then there's my father Rick, who has been a chef for over thirty years, working as my grandfather's "right-hand man" before my parents were even married.

His ingredients and experience in the kitchen are what make our food "the best around." My sister, Michela, has been a waitress at Donna's since she was twelve. Now at thirty-two, her bubbly personality and smile are more significant than ever, serving customers that say, "you're your mother’s twin." As for me, seeing regulars as well as meeting new people makes my day. I love going to work every day, whether it's whipping up bacon and eggs, or pouring a cup of hot coffee, its a joy and an honor to be part of the family tradition. Making my family proud, as well as our loyal guests is what gives me more satisfaction than anything else.

As for my mother, Donna, she is the captain of the ship, the leader of the pack. She is delightful and the perfect remedy to the start of a beautiful day. From her charming ways to her forty years of duty, she is one-of-a-kind. Her picture is next to the words hard work and dedication in the dictionary and is called "auntie" by many children that stop in for a delicious breakfast with their loved ones.

My grandfather, Jerry, built an empire for his family. Donna's wouldn't exist if it weren't for his willingness to work and his gigantic heart. He was known to everyone as a genuine, kind, warm-hearted man that did everything for everyone he encountered throughout his life. One of his wishes, before he passed away, was to continue the family tradition of making people happy. To this day, and for many years to come, our family will grant his wish and continue to make Donna's Restaurant the place for families to go and have an unforgettable experience.

-Daniel Marquardo

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