De La Nonna - Big Bear

De La Nonna is a new solid laid-back lakeside hangout in Big Bear -- no fuss, just good food and great drinks. It definitely helps bring Big Bear into the 21st century. Once you're seated, you just pop over to the order window, place your order, grab your number, and your food and drinks come out fast. The views are worth the experience. The staff here is awesome -- super friendly, eager to share recommendations, and genuinely on top of their game. Everyone seemed happy to be there, and it made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. If you're planning to visit Thursday through Sunday, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. It gets busy, but in a lively, fun way -- never overwhelming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with string lights, fireplaces, and just the right energy for a long, relaxed hangout. Now, onto the food and drinks. The cocktails are great -- we tried the Margariti, which was super light and refreshing (not overly sweet at all), and the Lil' Salty Dawg, which is perfect if you like mezcal. It's not too smoky, and the grapefruit balances it out perfectly. If you're into spice, ask for the diced Calabrian chile sauce from the pizza menu -- mixing a little into your drink gives it a nice kick. The pizzas are good & unique - but you need to know what to expect. They're not your typical greasy slices -- instead, think light, crispy, focaccia-style crust that's crunchy on every bite. They're not overly sauced, so if you like a saucier pie, ask for a little extra on top or on the side. We had the regular White pizza (so good) and the Gluten-Free Pepp, which had those crisp, cup-style pepperonis that give it extra texture and flavor. We also grabbed the Garlic Anchovies, which aren't listed on the main menu but are shown at the order window. They come with butter crackers and a pepper spread -- surprisingly not fishy at all, just really flavorful and delicious. A couple of suggestions: - Would love to see an option to add meat (like chicken) to the salads at dinner. Right now, you can only add pepperoni, which is a bit limiting. I get that chicken isn't used elsewhere on the menu, but it'd be a great addition. - The menu makes it look like only the Kale pizza can be made gluten-free, but you can actually get any pizza with their gluten-free crust -- a clearer note on the menu would go a long way. - Need to fix the music choices here to fit the vibe All in all, De La Nonna is a good visit when you're in Big Bear. Food wise, I'd still recommend Peppercorn Grille or Tropicali before De La Nonna but it surely doesn't deserve a one to three star. Between the scenic views, cozy setup, friendly team, and solid food + cocktails, it's the kind of place you'll want to soak in some lake views at.

De La Nonna was such a great find! The atmosphere is great, with an awesome view of big bear and comfortable seating. The fried eggplant sandwich was especially good! The staff is so welcoming and friendly, I will definitely be coming back.

What a great addition to Big Bear! The food and drinks were stellar. The service and views are 5 ⭐️! We stoped by here 2x on our weekend getaway. Newly opened in June. Can’t wait to go back and actually stay in the hotel!

If you want to try a DELICIOUS pizza made with homemade foccacia bread… get the SICILIAN… I am still savouring it in my mind. And the view of the lake… it’s a must try and come back to.

Denise was our server and she was amazing. The food, I cannot express enough how amazing the pizza was. We will be back here asap.

Decided to drive to Big Bear to get out of the heat and found De La Nonna. Very charming, great patio, seating inside or outside, right next to the lake. Worth the drive! We shared pepperoni pizza and Caesar salad. They were delicious. The pizza is on a light crust and amazing. We were so full, no room for dessert. My only critique is wishing they had Dr Pepper. But they have cocktails, wine, beer, lots of other choices. We will visit again.

Stopped in on a whim during a one night stop in Big Bear. Caught their soft opening. Service was really attentive but just as important the food was absolutely on point. Had the Marg pizza Nonna style. Just the right amount of spice and the crust exceeded expectations. The sunset from the deck is stunning. They are kid friendly as well. Note the location is adjacent to the hotel so pull in to the hotel lot to find them!

I rarely leave bad reviews, but our visit to De La Nonna in Big Bear was deeply disappointing. The service was horrible from the start. The hostess accidentally spilled cold water on my 3-month-old baby, waking him up and leaving him crying. We felt that she might’ve been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When my wife tried to order a glass of wine, an employee just pointed us to the bar without offering any help or courtesy. The waitress who served us was okay, though we didn’t catch his name. As for the food, most was burnt. The pizza, the bread, and the sandwich were all overcooked and barely edible. It’s hard to enjoy the amazing view when the food and service are this bad. The tiramisu was delicious. To top it all off, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we may have been treated differently, possibly even discriminated against. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this place to anyone.

I stayed at the hotel where De La Nonna is attached to and found it to be really convenient. During happy hour (3-6pm), I was able to order a drink at the bar and take it to the hotel pool (just transfer it to a plastic cup!). While some of the cocktails appear on the smaller side, they don't skimp on the alcohol. For dinner, we didn't have reservations and they were quite busy, so we placed a to-go order instead and were still able to grab some seating along the perimeter of the deck, which was a beautiful view. I'm actually not sure if this was allowed, it was a little unclear what the process was for tables with reservations or not, but I wouldn't worry too much about seating if you're a party of 2. We got 2 pizzas, the salad, and a tiramisu. Yes, the pizza is a lot of bread, but imo well made. The dough was very light and airy, well-proved, so it didn't feel dense. The acidity of the tomato on the margherita was well-balanced. The salad was good, but standard, and the tiramisu was pretty delicious. We spent $55 on the pizza and salad by itself, so it is a bit pricier, but not absurdly so considering where it is and the view. Docked a star because as others have mentioned, they seemed understaffed and many people (including us) had to flag someone down to check on the status of our food. Hopefully they can figure this out.

The view here is genuinely beautiful -it's just a shame the rest of the experience didn't live up to it. Service: There was only ONE server working the entire restaurant on a busy Saturday, so service was painfully slow. Be ready to wait a long time for your food and don't even think about getting drink refills. There's almost no shade, so unless you enjoy baking in the sun, try for a cooler time of day. My fiancé and I both got cooked lol I saw other tables suffering the same and multiple guests got up to re-apply sunscreen The food was mostly bland, and many dishes include Calabrian pepper, so they're also very spicy. For the price, the quality didn't add up- we left hungry as everything lacked toppings/filling. Also, they serve hot water and don't offer ice, which made sitting in the heat even more miserable. Extras: Every little side of sauce is $2 (even the ranch, which tasted more like tzatziki), and we were served our food without silverware or napkins. When we asked for napkins, we were given ONE for the entire table. Pizza: Not a fan-it was more like soggy focaccia with a bit of tasteless sauce and sprinkle of cheese/pepperoni on top. Bottom line: Come for the view, but lower your expectations for everything else. I was so looking forward to this and left disappointed. Also, why do you have "coming soon" items on your menu?!!!!! Strange. They need some shade for guests, more servers, flavor in their food, and to clean the benches of dog hair and dirt.

This place is beautiful! It was our first time here , so we sat down and had no clue that we needed to go up to order. Our server Britanee was fantastic. She had such great energy towards us and our dog Pickle beer was great and the Caesar salad was so fresh. Thank you Britannee! We hope to see you again tomorrow.

While on our 6th Big Bear trip, the Mrs. mentioned De La Nonna, and we finally decided to give it a try, so glad we did. The vibe was cozy and scenic, with relaxing music and a cool breeze coming off the lake that made the whole experience feel peaceful. It's a self-order setup, but the staff was super attentive and brought everything out to us with a great attitude. Let's talk food though, wow. We started with a couple of drinks, then ordered the pepperoni pizza with hot honey drizzle. That French loaf crust soaked up the flavor like magic. Tangy sauce with a bold tomato kick, and the honey drizzle added that perfect sweet-heat touch. 10/10, hands down. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left, everything just hit right. Can't wait to come back for a date night. Thank you, De La Nonna. Y'all crushed it. Let me know if you want this trimmed for a social media post or want to add any pics or hashtags!

Absolutely outstanding pizza! We have found our go to place. The restaurant outdoor patio is a total vibe in itself. The staff were friendly attentive from beginning to end! I can't wait to go back to try another dish. Oh and the cocktails are marvelous!

The view is really nice! They've got such a great "Amalfi coast" vibe. Drinks, food, and service was verrrrry slow. Our first app arrived after 10 minutes then our drinks appeared a few minutes after. There is confusion between ordering at the counter or if the server is coming to take your order, it's not a quick service place. Spent $200 on 3 frozen aperol spritz, lemonade, 3 salads, 3 pizzas, burrata w/ 3 pcs of bread and a soda that wasn't carbonated, soda was unfortunately flat. The drinks are small, no free refills. Music does not match the vibe and we pretty much ate overpriced bread. My party agreed the salads were terrible, not even tomatoes can be added?? We had to come try out though!

I went to De La Nonna on Saturday July 26. The ambience and decor were beautiful and getting a reservation was easy, but unfortunately that's where the positives ended... The menu was extremely limited with no real protein options and while the food was good, it didn't justify the high prices (see receipt picture). For what we paid, we expected more substance and better service. Once seated you're asked to stand back up and place your order at a separate window (since there's no table service). Food was served on wax paper on the tray, plates were paper, straws were paper and wooden utensils. My fork broke while I was eating... The people working there were incredibly nice and friendly and their positive attitude stood out. Still, it's hard to overlook the disconnect between the cost and the overall experience. The setting is lovely, but for the price, you can get much more elsewhere.

Brought some friends in this time. 12:00 noon 80* outside with no umbrellas yet (they're on the way) so sat inside and still has a great view and above the bar they have strategically placed mirrors so people facing opposite the lake can enjoy the view by looking up above the bar Ordered 2 Fried Eggplant Sandwich $16ea. It's a delicious sandwich with Focaccia bread which they make fresh. The Basil with the Calabrian Aioli sauce is a yummy combination with a mild zing to it. Pepperoni Pizza $21 is an individual size pizza with tasty mini pepperonis but it's big enough for 2. Service is friendly and they kept checking on us topping off our waters. I'll be back and hopefully they'll have umbrellas for outside seating.

The outdoor space and view is second to none. Tropocali's view comes close. I brought my family Sunday afternoon and surprisingly it was too packed, quickly seated. Having a server isn't guaranteed and the girl advised us to go to the bar to place the order. There's one guy working the bar, he definitely ain't trying to place orders when he's backed up with drink orders. The frozen Aperol spritz I was nice, first round of drinks took awhile. The salads are pretty but so basic for $16, not worth it. Got the Burrata focaccia, fine, not worth it. Got the marg, white, and pepperoni pizzas. It was good, just small and so much bread. Underwhelming... All this for almost $200! I wanted to try it out, glad I did, likely would never return unless I have some friends visiting. Also the music was terrible! Sad, old, timey music. Doesn't create and fun ambiance.

Came on opening weekend and had a great time. The guy with the French accent made me an outstanding Bourbon Sour and was super friendly as well. Great views of the lake as you enjoy your food and drinks. Definitely worth the visit.

De La Nonna is a new solid laid-back lakeside hangout in Big Bear -- no fuss, just good food and great drinks. It definitely helps bring Big Bear into the 21st century. Once you're seated, you just pop over to the order window, place your order, grab your number, and your food and drinks come out fast. The views are worth the experience. The staff here is awesome -- super friendly, eager to share recommendations, and genuinely on top of their game. Everyone seemed happy to be there, and it made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. If you're planning to visit Thursday through Sunday, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. It gets busy, but in a lively, fun way -- never overwhelming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with string lights, fireplaces, and just the right energy for a long, relaxed hangout. Now, onto the food and drinks. The cocktails are great -- we tried the Margariti, which was super light and refreshing (not overly sweet at all), and the Lil' Salty Dawg, which is perfect if you like mezcal. It's not too smoky, and the grapefruit balances it out perfectly. If you're into spice, ask for the diced Calabrian chile sauce from the pizza menu -- mixing a little into your drink gives it a nice kick. The pizzas are good & unique - but you need to know what to expect. They're not your typical greasy slices -- instead, think light, crispy, focaccia-style crust that's crunchy on every bite. They're not overly sauced, so if you like a saucier pie, ask for a little extra on top or on the side. We had the regular White pizza (so good) and the Gluten-Free Pepp, which had those crisp, cup-style pepperonis that give it extra texture and flavor. We also grabbed the Garlic Anchovies, which aren't listed on the main menu but are shown at the order window. They come with butter crackers and a pepper spread -- surprisingly not fishy at all, just really flavorful and delicious. A couple of suggestions: - Would love to see an option to add meat (like chicken) to the salads at dinner. Right now, you can only add pepperoni, which is a bit limiting. I get that chicken isn't used elsewhere on the menu, but it'd be a great addition. - The menu makes it look like only the Kale pizza can be made gluten-free, but you can actually get any pizza with their gluten-free crust -- a clearer note on the menu would go a long way. - Need to fix the music choices here to fit the vibe All in all, De La Nonna is a good visit when you're in Big Bear. Food wise, I'd still recommend Peppercorn Grille or Tropicali before De La Nonna but it surely doesn't deserve a one to three star. Between the scenic views, cozy setup, friendly team, and solid food + cocktails, it's the kind of place you'll want to soak in some lake views at.

We were so excited to try De La Nonna! Unfortunately, unless there's significant changes, we won't return. Hate to write a negative review for one of our local businesses, but hoping it helps. Pros The aesthetics of the space are incredible. Great color scheme. The bar decor is inspired. Very well thought through outdoor areas with tables, cocktail spaces, rail seatings with views. The service was upbeat and friendly. They quickly removed some wine from our order without hesitation. Cons Odd ordering system. Order and pay at a window then supposedly add one are through normal table service. It's service by committee which is commendable, but it can make things a little chaotic since you are working with several employees, but not a big deal. The food is pretty rough. So many things have Calabrian chile, so if you're not into spice, you'll need to ask to remove it. We did not do that so not sure if it's possible on all items. The pizza is on a super thick crust with very thin layers of bland sauce and almost no cheese. Our partners ended up combining toppings off two pieces onto one. Overall not tasty and we are not picky about pizza. The wine was terrible and very limited choice. Ordered two white that tasted like vinegar and returned them. Ordered red that was equally bad. I was hoping that this would be a place to go and just have a drink but the bar selection is pretty limited. The whipped eggplant, which we've had at different places, looked and felt like baby food in your mouth. We each took a bite and ignored the rest. We also got the eggplant sandwich which unspectacular and too spicy for my wife. I just don't get the paper plates and bowls instead of normal dishes. And I hate wood utensils. They make the food taste different. I really hope they make some changes to their offerings and offer more appetizers for happy hours. Wish you guys the best, it has incredible possibilities.

New restaurant in Big Bear Lake. Great lakeview with a calm ambiance and quick bites that tingle the tastebuds. Absolutely must try.

Holy moly!!!! Amazing food and the view is incredible. Staff is so friendly and greeted us with all smiles. Ordered the buratta with pesto, Cesar salad and Sicilian pizza. The dough is seriously amazing- like air with a crisp crust. Ordered the pepperoni to go and WOW just as great as the rest of the food. Tiramisu ends the meal perfectly. We want to come back again for dinner tonight.

Just tried this spot for the first time and I'm seriously impressed. We ordered the Fried Eggplant Sandwich and the Sicilian Pizza and both were delicious. The eggplant sandwich was crispy, savory, and packed with flavor, tucked between perfectly grilled bread. The Sicilian pizza had a fluffy, airy crust with rich tomato sauce, olives, and fresh herbs that made every bite pop. The vibe inside is super chill and welcoming, with a nice balance of modern and cozy. They also have a beautiful balcony with a lake view, which makes it even better for a relaxed meal or drink. Friendly staff, good lighting, and great music in the background. Definitely coming back. This place is a new favorite.

I was hopeful in trying this new place but we should have stuck to Saucy Mamas. The view and ambiance was nice but that's about where it ends for the prices. The menu is very limited. Not much for selection. After we were shown to our seats, the waitress brought us a very warm bottle of water. We asked for ice but she just brought us a different bottle that wasn't sitting in the sun all day. Next, we were given paper plates, wood sporks and knives. The $16 chopped salad was served in a paper bowl. The salad was wilted and warm, and the paper bowl absorbed a majority of the dressing. The salad only had a couple pieces of chopped pepperoni. The $5 coke was served in a small narrow cocktail glass and was flat. It tasted like syrup. When the $21 pizza we ordered was served, it was on a plastic tray with wax paper and was smaller than described. The bread was super thick with very little cheese or pepperoni. I am not picky but I felt horrible after eating what felt like nothing but bread for dinner. Thumbs down to paper bowls, sticks for utensils, and subpar food for the price. If a restaurant wants to charge high prices with a nice ambiance, give your customers real plates, utensils, and ice water on a hot day. Eating with wood utensils ruins the taste and texture of food. The small things should match the ambiance and prices.

We were seated immediately. Love the outdoor seating looking out at the lake. Once given the menus we were told we order at a order window. We ordered a glass of red wine, beer, & pepperoni pizza. Pizza was ok, the end slices were mostly crust with little toppings. It's definitely overpriced for what you get. Wine was ok.

I think it's really weird to have to pay for your food ahead and be asked for a tip before you get your food or experience the service. My eggplant sandwich was really good but spicy and to eat off of paper plates while trying to eat and hold on to your food. No bueno.

View and ambiance is best in Big Bear. Have a drink & food at sunset while sitting around a fire pit and listening to good music. Service is also great! Highly recommend you try before it becomes so popular you won't be able to get a seat!

Deliciously done with friendly service. Who knew focaccia bread would make a great pizza crust? De La Nonna- that's who! We got the whipped eggplant dip- not half as flavorful as we imagined but the dipping bread it came with was yum. That however was the only non flavor thing thing we had. The Sicilian was absolutely delicious- husband was skeptical- especially when he saw no cheese on a "pizza" but we loved it and the fried eggplant sandwich was spicy at a good level, crispy and salty good. This will be a be back kinda place!

The location was beautiful with a great view of the lake, which made me excited to try this place The service definitely needs improvement. I asked the waitress what she recommended, and she either ignored me or just didn't respond. Her attitude toward me felt different compared to how she treated the person in front of me, and I felt rushed the entire time. For the price and location, I expected a better experience. Instead of being seated, I was handed a paper bowl and told to find my own table and place the number down. That felt impersonal and not what you'd expect from a place with this kind of hype. I ordered the Margherita pizza, and for the price, I was shocked at how plain and underwhelming it was. On top of that, the soda I ordered was completely watered down again, not acceptable for the price point. I understand they may still be working out the kinks since it's a newer spot, but high prices with poor service and lackluster food don't add up. I'm always willing to pay for a great experience, but unfortunately, this is a place I wouldn't recommend.

Slow service, bad drinks, expensive, small servings. Everything served on cheap plastic plates, plastic forks, etc. See my picture of trout dip! Served in a plastic shot glass LOL! It is a shame because it's a nice setting.

I came here Monday because I've been super excited to try the new restaurant. The food wasn't very good. It is very expensive and they don't have any real plates or silverware. They charge $5 for a soda in a tiny glass and someone at the service bar told me they don't offer free refills . I really really wanted to like this place because it is a great hotel but this place is horrible! Service was veryyyy slow and I'm pretty sure the bartenders were drinking on the clock . Very unprofessional and I think management should look into it. Why are you taking shots at work instead of doing your jobs? Maybe if they hire better staff and get a better menu I'll give this place another try but I can't see going back to a place with drunk employees and awful overpriced food...

The view was incredible. The food was okay. I think they are more popular for their alcohol and I don't drink. The staff was really nice. I had a positive experience. I just like other types of food.

The ambiance, service, and location are probably one of the best in Big Bear. This review is based more on the quality of food and the preparation. The food is "NOT GREAT" this place really needs to step up their game in regard to the food. Twice my food has been burnt, the selection is slim, and just inconsistent..

Beautiful view of the lake on the outdoor deck. Excellent service. Pizza and salad very delicious. Soft serve with olive oil and salt was a sweet surprise. Will definitely come back.

Lovely Patio with great healthy appetizers and exceptional cocktails! Beautiful view and great service. You can't really ask for more!

The focaccia pizzas are very good as was the Caesar salad. The wine selection is severely lacking however. The wines being served are not up to the same quality as the food. Prices for reds at $55 a bottle but the wines being served are $6-10 bottles. Eco friendly serving utensils sound like a great idea as long as you don't expect your fork to function properly. Hope they fine tune things and stick around.

We had Sicilian pizzas & drinks for lunch. Chilled on the restaurant patio overlooking the lake & pool. Our waiter was Christian and he provided great service. The ambiance is very relaxing - 5 stars !

Went in at 8:50 because Yelp said they were open until 10- turns out they actually are only open until 9 on Thursday, but the staff were super cool about it. The area was so beautiful and I can't wait to come back during the day. By far some of the best views in BB; I no longer go to Mavericks after being denied seating at 8pm (they close at 9) so this will be my new spot for sure. The pizza was delicious; the chopped salad was not my absolute favorite but it was still good. Christian was our server and he was so attentive and friendly, thank you Christian! So excited that BB has another restaurant with amazing lake views. The man I took to be the manager said that sunsets at 7:30 are magical, which I 100% believe-- will be back for that ASAP! Thank you De La Nonna team for a great dinner and amazing service!!

Brittney was amazing!!! Such a fun evening. We are locals, and we're so happy to have such a fun place to enjoy drinks and pizza. Will definitely come back again

Decided on trying this place because rarely do we get new places to eat on Big Bear, great view, pizza sounds like a good time! I brought my family so about 5 people, it is very expensive for okay food, not amazing, like I said okay. The service was alright the man who seated us was extremely nice and had a great attitude the whole time. Our pizza came out cold and the cooks were more than okay with exchanging it which was nice, I wanted to leave a better review based on that experience but I went to the bar and the bartender girl was nice, but the guy was pretty rude. He was helping people test out wines and I thought that was pretty neat actually, I asked the girl how much a drink was and she asked him and he looks at me like I'm stupid or not worth his time because I'm not buying a bottle of wine. He goes "I don't know like 9 bucks?" With a bad attitude, okay at that point I wanted to walk out than my brother comes in who does not drink and asked if they had Dr.Pepper as a soda option he said "No but there's a gas station across the street"... um no. My brother asked than, oh okay well do you have any soda at all? And he goes "oh yeah I thought you just really wanted Dr.Pepper" he's like no I'll take whatever your got. The skinniest glass I've ever seen was poured with Coke and cost $5! Insane, really off rude vibe in the bar, kinda killed it for me. View is cool and all but there's plenty of other restaurants with the same view. As a local I won't be back. Sorry.

This place was so good. We got the white pizza and pepperoni pizza and both were amazing. You've got a lakefront view and on a sunny day it's the best. Come practicing your patience as it can be a little slow to get to you but it's entirely worth it

Excellent pizza. Everyone we tried was worth coming back for. We even tried the hot honey which was surprisingly good with the pizza. I loved the crispy bits!!!

They only gave one paper plate & said they were out of it paper plates because of delivery . They could have been prepared to have plates by going to any store . Me & my other half could not believe this!! The Pizza was Terrible .It was thick Bread w a tiny bit of tomatoe sauce & little bit cheese.. this is NOT pizza The few UniSex bathrooms were dirty & only one Community sink to wash your Hands . I did not feel good after eating there! The only good thing was the setting.

The ambiance was incredible. The service was amazing! Armon went above and beyond for our first time here! I can't wait to come back again.

Nice setting with plenty of space. The Caesar salad was decent. The pizza too. The Negroni strawberry wasn't so good. Wife had one sip and wasn't happy with the taste of it. Overall I had high hopes but was a little let down for the prices charged here.

The service was so nice. You order at a window before sitting or you can sit down and get a menu and then go order at the window. The sitting area is so nice, we think they need more shading areas at least during summer our table and chairs were very hot. But it is a beautiful area summer we would recommend nights. The food was so good, the managers were helping their staff. We love that! We will be back

Sad to say, this restaurant could ruin this hotel's business. Ambiance - Beautiful yet somewhat obstructive view of lake due to the low seating. Could use some shading from the sun during the hot summer days. Nice music selection that usually starts around 1pm, but can be a bit loud due to speaker placement. Food - Limited menu and the bar is not fully stocked to accommodate specialty cocktail orders. The salads are a pre-mix so you cannot ask to eliminate things such as kale from your salad. I will say that the Trout Dip was delicious yet a small portion with your typical store bought crackers. And the pizza looks amazing, but we did not order it. Ordering is confusing because you can't initially order from the table, you have to go to a window or the bar to order. But after initial order, the servers will take orders at the table. I don't get it! Now to the reason I can only give this establishment a 1 star review... 1 day during our 5 day stay at the Marina Resort, we decided to grab food somewhere else and come back to eat on the deck. It was around 12:30 pm and we took a seat in the bar area on the deck in the most shaded area we could find. Within seconds we were approached by the female manager in training who started reprimanding us on bringing outside food on the deck. She was loud and very disrespectful. After letting us know that we broke the rules (which are not posted), she finally told us she would make an exception, but only this once. (BTW, after speaking with the resort manager, we were told that guests can bring outside food on the patio before dinner time, especially when the business is slow) She never asked us if we needed anything and ignored us the rest of the time we stayed. The manager had family visiting and was more concerned about serving them food and visiting with them, than anything else around him. This is a disappointing display of management. After the embarrassment of being reprimanded, a server kindly approached our table and offered us water or something from the bar. I ordered drinks from him. Wow! Night and Day treatment! The server's name was Toby, the kindest gentleman with exceptional customer service qualities! He should be the customer service leader for this establishment. The management needs to take a page from this gentleman's book. I highly recommend requesting Toby as your server, he is amazing! Tip for the owner of De La Nonna, (of the grandmother), grandmothers are all about love, family and tradition. To use this name for your establishment, you are kept to a higher standard. I suggest that you visit your neighbor, Tropicali, which is across the street, and see the what the true display of love, family and tradition is all about. Maybe you can pay those young men to come and train your managers on what customer service is. Highly recommended!

We were there early afternoon. The service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. When we needed something, we would have to get up and go to the bar to try and get help. The first time we went up there to get water all the employees were doing shots Instead of their jobs. The quality of food matches the service. How do you make a nasty Caesar salad? We stopped back in after our boat tour, and it was crowded. We watched his people had to bus their own tables, and again go up to the bar to get any kind of service . It's in a fantastic location, which deserves better. Shame on you - Step it up De La Nonna. We will never patronize this place again and that's a shame.

De La Nonna has opened up its second restaurant and it's as amazing as their DTLA Arts District location. Their Big Bear restaurant comes with beautiful Marina views. Service was top notch and the pizza, tiramisu and cocktails were on point. You will not be disappointed!

Thank you Brittnee for taking such wonderful care of us for our friend's birthday!! The pepperoni pizza was absolutely delicious :)

Fun water side place. Very new. Working the kinks out. Looking forward to returning.

Great spot, amazing location and ambiance. The staff is super friendly and food is great. Don't miss the soft serve with olive oil and sea salt!

White wine was yellow, like PEE yellow (from their selection) ....limited food selection. We ordered the sardines in a tin can lol. Don't expect good food. But the ambience, decor and view are nice.

Good vibe right on the lake. Has a modern look that's not typical to big bear. The pizza was pretty good and all the cocktails were very good except the strawberry Negroni which was too strong.

Below average spot. The food is super overpriced for what you get. The pizza is just a piece of bread with barely any toppings. Also the salad has barely anything on it. Basically just bar food.

No steaks, no fish, no salads, not even hamburgers strictly bar food. No breakfast menu and this is at a lodge that charges $339.00 pe

The food was so good I wish I could go back today. The service is also fantastic. The only thing is that it gets too hot and the wood structures they have above the tables don't protect from the heat at all. Besides that, it was so great I still think they deserve 5 stars