Nonna + Zucchero

We loved this place with open air dining right in Little Italy with amazing food! It wasn't as pricey as some of the others, so I had some concern that the pasta dishes might not be as good. They exceded expectations! We had the short rib pappardelle and the mushroom tortelloni. Both were divine with homemade pasta, interesting and wonderful flavors and plentiful portions. I would order the same dishes if I get to visit SD again.

I started to walk around Little Italy looking for something to eat. A lot of the menus are basically the same but something about Nonna seemed comforting and it definitely was! The staff here is very kind. The interior is welcoming. But the food is just excellent! I would definitely recommend the bolognese! Worth a visit if you’re in the area.

This morning we visited Nonna restaurant. We ordered two pasta dishes. I had a mimosa and an Americano with cream, and my boyfriend ordered a cappuccino. I want to start with the coffee - it was genuinely very good. I truly enjoyed my Americano, and the cappuccino was also excellent. The coffee was definitely the highlight of our visit. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the presentation of the mimosa. The glass it was served in was covered in black lint particles - both inside and outside. It seemed like it had been wiped with a cloth that left visible fibers behind. It was unpleasant to receive a drink in that condition. As for the food, the pasta was very oily. The oil was visibly pooling on top and gathering on the plate, which made the dishes feel heavy and unbalanced. The presentation overall could have been more refined and attentive to detail. The server came across so strict in her tone that I didn’t feel comfortable asking additional questions. At one point, I felt more like I was in school than in a restaurant, which made the atmosphere less relaxed than expected. It was interesting to get acquainted with this restaurant, but unfortunately, we do not plan to return.

Don’t be fooled by the other reviews. This place was “ok” at best. The Caesar salad was weirdly sweet. The pesto gnocchi has raw dry sun dried tomatoes on it. The food was bland and our waitress was boarder-line rude “why aren’t you ready to order yet?”….”I don’t understand why you haven’t picked yet” Save your money and go somewhere else in little Italy

This spot is definitely unique — the coffee shop is located right inside the restaurant, which confused me for a moment. There’s just one table specifically for the coffee shop, and the rest belong to the restaurant, but honestly that made the experience more interesting and memorable. They have a huge variety of desserts. I picked one that wasn’t really my taste, but that was just my choice — not a reflection on them. The coffee, though, was excellent. I love Lavazza in general, and they prepared it perfectly. Overall, I’m giving this place five stars for its uniqueness and great coffee. I’ll be back to try more.