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Nonna, San Diego, CA

Nonna

4.7
4.7
974 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-1735
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have an outdoor patio that can seat up to 50 people.
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Date St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 974 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nonna in Little Italy offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "attentive and friendly staff." Guests rave about the "amazing service and food," including standout dishes like the "mushroom tortellini" and "braised beef." Patrons appreciate the cozy atmosphere and "fantastic desserts," making it a favorite spot for memorable meals.

974 Reviews
  1. alan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with very attentive and friendly staff. Luka was a great waiter.

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  2. Erik

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a cozy little restaurant in Little Italy that has been one of our favorites for years. Great Italian food in a quiet atmosphere. The tiramisu was fantastic.

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  3. Jason

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service. Probably the best braised beef I’ve ever had.

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  4. Padi

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They gave us a table that was by the door and could care less that we made reservations a few weeks out and requested a nice table indoors for our first time. They kept the door open and we were in an awkward spot where we couldn’t get a heater. It was a busy night and we were told right off the bat we couldn’t make any modifications even if we had allergies! The food was mediocre. Safe to say, we won’t be coming back.

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  5. Emily

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful lunch at Nonna this Saturday afternoon! We sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather, along with Nonna’s amazing service & food. We had the margherita pizza, pesto gnocchi & carbonara. The owner surprised us with a cannoli which was a real treat! Counting down the days until we come back to Nonna.

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  6. Laura

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love going to Nonna. It has become a staple over the years. Service today was great, and our server gifted us with some cookies out the door. I had the mushroom tortellini which was simply divine. My boyfriend always gets the margherita pizza (which I always steal a slice of) and Nonna's Pilsner is one of his favorite beers of all time. The cappuccino from the coffee bar and an espresso martini are go-tos for myself. We can never leave without stopping at the Zucherro dessert bar and picking something to take home. Thank you for a consistently nice experience!

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  7. Micah

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and good portions. California prices are usually expensive for me since I’m from Vegas but the prices were great for the portions and was like paying for a meal in Vegas.

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  8. Allison

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a weird table because of Valentine’s Day crowds. Felt undervalued. But overall good food and service.

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  9. Alexandre

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We decided to try Nonna because we've eaten at all the other Restos on the block. Seated, received our drinks, and food very fast. Waiter was excellent. Good customer service. We ordered the Arancini, margarita pizza, tortellini, and the valentines special which was a short rib lasagna. Oh and we tried the lemon cheesecake and pistachio cannoli. Only issue was with the short rib lasagna. Being that the price was $37, I would expect a decent amount of short rib. As a chef, it looked like 2 ounces. Taste was there but not the short rib. I should've just ordered the short rib plate. It's not about the money, it's about the serving size. 80% pasta, Demi glaze/béchamel, and cheese. Other than that it was a mediocre dinner.

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  10. Erykah

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Rigatoni was extremely salty, but the focaccia app was AMAZING!!

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FAQs

Nonna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 234-1735.

Nonna is rated 4.7 stars by 974 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nonna

1735 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Date St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 234-1735
  • Private party facilities
    We have an outdoor patio that can seat up to 50 people.
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