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Italian restaurant · Perry Heights

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Italian restaurant · Perry Heights

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4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219

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Cozy brick-walled Italian spot famed for wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, salumi, and a warm, intimate vibe with wine and live jazz.  

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4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219 Get directions

+1 214 521 1800
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$50–100 · Menu

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The Best Italian Restaurants in Dallas

"From the folks behind Barsotti’s is one of Dallas’s most cherished Italian restaurants, Nonna. The tiny dining room can be tough to get a reservation in, and for the love of Mike, don’t just show up — seriously, the restaurant doesn’t even offer takeout on Fridays and Saturdays because it gets so busy. Its signature feature is the wood-burning oven in the corner it uses for pizzas and finishing dishes (order the pizza). The Texas pork chop cooked in the oven is also excellent. Extend the night by popping next door (or through the secret connecting door) to Bacari Tabu for drinks." - Courtney E. Smith

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Why Didn’t Dallas Win More Michelin Stars? - Eater Dallas

"Nonna, another Italian restaurant owned by Julian Barsotti, received a Bib Gourmand award. It is known for quietly serving excellent food day in and day out." - Courtney E. Smith

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12 Dallas Restaurants That Are Perfect for a Romantic Night

"Grab a seat in the room with Nonna’s wood-fired oven for a cozy date that feels hypnotically intimate. After you tuck into plates of pasta and glasses of red wine, holding hands will come naturally." - Courtney E. Smith

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13 Essential DFW Italian Restaurants

"The first restaurant of chef Julian Barsotti’s dining empire, Nonna has served some of Highland Park’s finest Italian fare since 2006. Stunning entrees including white clam pizza, tortellini di ricotta, and options cooked over the wood-fired grill that change seasonally." - Courtney E. Smith

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"Luckily it’s not on Mars, but even if it were, fans of chef Julian Barsotti’s trattoria would tell you it’s worth the trip. Tucked away in a nondescript Highland Park strip mall (which locals will describe as “across from Whole Foods”), the upscale Italian joint is one of the city’s most beloved destinations for salumi, perfectly crisp thin-crust pizzas, and classic bolognese, with a terrific wine list to round out the meal. "

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Khanh Truong

Google
We had a fantastic experience dining in the TABU section of Nonna, complete with live music that added the perfect vibe. The crab cake was absolutely delicious—crispy outside, tender inside—and the lobster ravioli blew me away with its rich flavor and perfectly cooked pasta. Service was top-notch from start to finish. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Kevin Chan

Google
The main dining room area is small, but beautiful and intimate. It initially started rough as we waited a while before getting tended to. Our server also doubled as the bartender so he was busy making drinks. But eventually he was more attentive. We had a pizza as an appetizer and order several entrees. What's different about their entrees is that they are served as mid size entrees. You can pay $9 more for a full entree. However the mid-sized is still quite a significant portion. This gives a nice option for people who are not huge eaters or would like to have appetizers and a pizza starter. The Italian food served here is very good might even go as far as to say it might be better! The pizzas are unique and very tasty. The pasta dishes are delicious. The fried olives are incredible and so good. Looking forward to coming back again to try other entrees. Friday and Saturday nights the offer jazz entertainment.

Jiajia Ni

Google
This restaurant has a small shopfront but the size inside is still very large. The table is a little bit too small but the overall environment is quiet that’s not bad. The food is ok. The most delicious dish is the appetizer in Picture2 and the olives in last picture🫒 are super delicious. Appreciate the waiter packed the olives for me. Will continue to come back because there are delicious olives loll. It is worth mentioning that their desserts are very good. Be sure to try them..🥰🥰🥰

Maria Victoria

Google
Went to try I for the first time and it was really good. Service was great and the atmosphere amazing as well. We ordered the artichokes to start, the mortadella pizza and each the caccio e Pepe and the farfalle pastas. All was really good

Christina Wall

Google
First off, I'm no spring chicken. So I've had a slice or two of pie in my day. This was top 5 pizza of all time (white clam pie). Ahi tuna was pretty good, too.

Reagan

Google
This is by far the cutest restaurant I’ve been to! It includes strings lights and floral wallpaper. This establishment includes live music, a bar, and the most delicious food I’ve tasted!! If their appetizers don’t knock you out, their food will definitely!! The staff is always super nice and attentive, on busy and non busy nights. On Friday’s and Saturday’s past 8 pm I would recommend a reservation, but every other time their our a surplus of seats. I personally recommend the whipped ricotta (I get it without pistachios because of an allergy)

Ann Mennel

Google
Such a disappointment tonight at a Dallas establishment. The food was good, although overly salty on all pastas, but more it was the rushed service. Bringing all appetizers and salads at once, then bring the pizza and pasta at once. No spacing, no enjoyable dining experience. Never refilled the wine once. Admittedly it’s been several years since we had been there, so perhaps a lot has changed since our last great experience but we certainly won’t’ be back.

Sonny D

Google
Brett took us care of us well. Cappelleitti in spicy meatball sauce was fantastic, Farfalle with shiitake mushrooms was very rich and great consistency. The lounge is beautiful and the main room is more intimate. Apple Curatti dessert was delicious as well! Drinks were decent.
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Shivani M.

Yelp
Best Italian food in Dallas!!! I cannot describe how amazing my food here was. Service was exceptional and our waitress had amazing recommendations for me especially being vegetarian. The ambiance in the Tabu lounge was moody and super cute- I wish I was able to come when they had live music! Food wise we were given a complimentary fried olive dish that melted in our mouths. It had a cheesy interior but was still very light. Then we got the artichokes and oh my- they were so unique and tasty. Im not the biggest fan of artichokes but these you have to try! Then for the main, I was hesitant to get the Truffle pasta incase the flavor was too overwhelming, but Im so glad I got it. It was by far the best pasta I have had in Dallas. It was just the right amount of truffle, mushroom, and cream. I think about this meal a lot. To end the night, we got the banana dessert. It came with a side of corn ice cream, which to my surprise, was delicious! The main cake portion had banana and espresso flavors that tied well with the ice cream and was so unique. I will 100% be coming back and recommending this restaurant to friends.
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Olivia E.

Yelp
Brett was out water and did a phenomenal job. He picked what we got to eat and we loved everything he picked. From the artichoke, to the seasonal salad, to pasta, ravioli, pizza and clams. We finished it off with churros. It was the perfect lighting for a nice meal and the volume inside was perfect. 10/10
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Mike M.

Yelp
Small spot so make a reservation. It seems there are regulars here and a spot for special occasions. The service and number of people serving. are many. Enjoy being pampered. The food was well created and envisioned. The kitchen is wide open to the customers and looked very orderly and clean. The food was creative and very warm when served. The menu is selective all on one page but seems seasonal. Wine list is just large enough and good options for the price. If you're into port wait for the final dessert menu.
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Shay C.

Yelp
Fully admitting the main reason we dined in recently was to enjoy the live music on Saturdays. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. The atmosphere of this place reminds you of a speakeasy in Chicago or Vegas. The singer was amazing. The vibes were vibing! On to the food... nothing but positive reviews from me. We enjoyed the artichoke appetizer, 3 different pastas and the hibiscus cake. Everything was A+.
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Emily V.

Yelp
I'm picky when it comes to Italian food. I will say compared to what we have in Texas this is on the higher end of options but I've had better. The best dish was the mortadella pistachio pizza. Sadly, the truffle cream sauce pasta (white sauce in photo) had no salt! The flavor was just bland with that. Overall it was a good meal but not mind blowing. We were sitting by the door and the waiter opened it to let some people leave and we got blasted with cold winter air which also quickly cooled off our food, just something that should be considered when eating somewhere nicer. Dark vibes, cool lounge area.
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Matthew L.

Yelp
Really good Italian food. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the white clam pie was really tasty. I rec sitting at the Jazz bar that they have next door.
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Suzanne C.

Yelp
Good location, plenty of parking/valet options and the food is so fresh. The Dover sole cake was a surprise but amazing and the triangoli pasta had just the right amount of spice and good portion size as well. Will definitely come back!
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Valerie S.

Yelp
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The bar makes fantastic drinks and the live jazz music was amazing. The pasta here is so amazing. You cannot go wrong with any choice of entree. The staff is absolutely incredible!
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V Z.

Yelp
The food was awesome. Ambiance was great!! We cent here for the food and fell in love with the ambiance, and live music.
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Lea M.

Yelp
Great local italian spot! We had a lunch reservation on a weekday. We were greeted and seated promptly, the service was knowledgeable and friendly, and the food was delicious! We ordered family style and it was perfect: -Orecchiette: great flavors -tajarin pasta: loved the sauce -crushed tomato pizza: so good -lobster ravioli: not your typical lobster ravioli, it was excellent -butter bibb lettuce salad: refreshing -pistachio ice cream: not nutty and super creamy with a crunch Highly recommend this place!

Amanda C.

Yelp
Divine from start to finish. Highly recommend the duck ragu pasta - the duck was so tender and amazing and was absolutely perfect. It was a busy Saturday night but we never waited for the food or drinks. Incredible evening.

Christine S.

Yelp
Their online system sucks and it's deceiving to book their jazz club versus their main boring restaurant.
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Victoria N.

Yelp
I'm giving Nonna 5 stars for food and 3 stars for service. Averages out to 4 I guess. We shared the burrata and white clam pizza. That pizza alone made my night. I love my friends, but man that pizza. Just a perfect cheesy saucy mix with a little pepper kick at the end. We then all got pasta, and I thought my spaghetti with shrimp was good, but I loved my friend's tortellini, so good!! Just perfect pasta. The insides were Luke velvet. The service. No one came to the table for 15 minutes. We finally asked for a waiter, and he came over. Didn't realize we were his table. So that was pretty much the rest of the night. Dinner took forever because he had too much on his plate. Glad I like talking to my friends.
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Caroline Z.

Yelp
Striped Sea Bass, White Clam Pizza, Tiramisu Semifreddo I loved this meal so much. This is such a cute little restaurant that is way bigger inside than it appears from the exterior! They apparently open for lunch only on Fridays, so it was a nice treat! The sea bass was so tender and flavorful. The white clam pizza was just exquisite, so so amazing and unique, a must try!! The tiramisu was excellent too. Service was efficient and helpful. There's some parking out right in front of the restaurant, which usually has a few spots open!
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Emily M.

Yelp
Don't let the location in a strip mall fool you, this restaurant is romantic, warm and chic inside. A wood burning oven is a focal point for the restaurant - both aesthetically and for the food. We loved the vodka pizza with shishito peppers... the blistered bubbles of crust were fluffy and oh so divine (thank you, wood burning oven)! Here is what we ordered and how I would rate: - Chocolate orange & almond tart (7/10) - Cappelletti di spinaci al forna (7.5/10) - Complimentary olives & fresh bread (8/10) - Little gem salad (8/10) - Pizze alla vodka (10/10) - Oven roasted scallops (10/10) - Lemon basil martini (10/10) On the down side, our service was just OK (unnecessarily grumpy gentleman) and parking was hard to snag; however, those things wouldn't deter me from going back whatsoever. I can definitely see myself sipping on a lemon basil martini and exploring more of their pizzas in the near future! :)
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Arjun P.

Yelp
Excellent Service, Wine, and Food Ordered: (App) Crispy Brussel Sprouts - 5/5 - Perfectly crispy sprouts. The chili and the honey added so much depth to the dish. (Main) Garganelli - 5/5 - The pasta dish was the star of the meal. All of the ingredients worked well together and made a very unique sauce that tasted incredible. (Dessert) Limoncello Cake - 5/5 - The limoncello cake was light, airy, and had just the right amount of lemon flavor. The restaurant was small and inviting. Our waiter gave us an excellent wine recommendation that went with all of the main courses we all ordered. All of the food came out quickly and tasted phenomenal. I was very happy with the entire experience.
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Shannon L.

Yelp
Wonderful service by the team to accompany delicious food and delicious drinks by Blake the bartender. Man knows his stuff. After sitting at the bar and watching him work, he's a pro, then i learned it's only his 2nd day at the restaurant. He let me know the menu changes everyday and recommended the grilled avocado with fennel, grapefruit, and fresh peas. Definitely a great recommendation. Pasta was perfectly cooked, i got the garganelli alla bolognese (4/29/23) it was freshly made and al dente. Wonderful old fashioned cocktail made with jack daniels 10yr. They also had blanton's, maker's mark, woodford reserve, and other staple whiskeys. Some neat rare finds of amaro, bourbon, and armagnac. Can't wait to return and try another cocktail by Blake.

Kevin C.

Yelp
A horrible experience. Asked to vacate our table while finishing an after dinner cocktail, and before our tab had even showed up. Then after 2 of the 3 of us fled the table, I waited, and waited for the bill, even after we had been asked to give up our table. Nothing like being embarrassed, and paying for it, literally, at the same time. And to note, there were empty tables they could have put their later reservations in, instead of running us off.
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Lindsay H.

Yelp
Really disappointed with the service and food here. Waiting 20-25 minutes for a cocktail to be brought to the table, pasta that was almost inedible. I have never been one to leave a review but we came here because of the Michelin guide and we were extremely disappointed. For the cost I would rather go elsewhere.

Amy D.

Yelp
We had a very friendly waiter. He made my mom and I laugh all night. The margarita pizza was the best pizza I've had in Dallas. Octopus and lamb appetizer were good. Unfortunately, pasta was a hit or miss. The shrimp one was bland (I can cook better pasta), another mediocre, and one good but wasn't exactly mind blowing. We got the cherry pistachio dessert which was very unique tasting. Overall a good experience.
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Lucy M.

Yelp
Nonna treated us well during DFW Restaurant Week last month! The place was packed and for good reason. Because they only serve the restaurant week menu during that one week during the entire year, the turnover for each party is pretty quick, but we didn't feel too rushed (probably because we ended up arriving a bit early and therefore seated early). We started with some complimentary olive and bread service. The bread was pretty interesting -- it look liked a huge calzone dough that was fired briefly in the pizza oven and then presented on a plate. We would've enjoyed something to go with the bread, since it was a bit bland all on its own (maybe some olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping) but still, it was a fun first course. For appetizers, we chose the ricotta crostone, which was super refreshing and very flavorful and came on perfectly crisped bread, and gnocchi, which was delightfully crisp on the outside and light pillowy goodness on the inside. For mains, we chose the white clam pizza which was HUGE and had a very generous amount of clam, and the lobster ravioli which was much lighter than we expected but also excellent. It was so different to experience lobster ravioli in a brothy sauce rather than something thicker, but we really enjoyed it! Our desserts were the praline dessert, which we didn't expect to be more like ice cream -- delicious but a tad too icy -- and the peach crostada, which was warm and delightful. Tartness of the peaches paired perfectly with the flaky crust and the sweet vanilla ice cream on top. We were impressed by our experience here and we will be back to try the rest of the menu!
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Sam F.

Yelp
Simply amazing! Nuff said. Love this place. Make sure to request Tabu side. It's awesome!!
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Joseph F.

Yelp
Ambience (4/5): Romantic interior inside a strip mall. Tables are tightly packed and lights are dim. Servers may have worked at Olive Garden previously. Food (4/5): We started with a bruschetta topped by goat cheese, kumquats, and a marmalade. It was sweet, filling, tasty yet unexceptional. Their white pizza has bite from the clams and sharp cheese. It has a thin but distinctly American crust. I was hoping Nonna's pizza could replace their fallen brother restaurant Sprezza's, but it is not quite the perfect substitute.

Mary B.

Yelp
Wonderful evening. It started with a good wine suggestion (that wasn't outrageously priced). We had a party of 4. Everything we ordered was outstanding. Brussel Sprouts and Artichoke apps were tasty. I asked to change the Farfalle pasta to a linguine - which made my dish the best. Flavors and pairings on the dishes were all spot on. I would definitely recommend and will definitely come back. Like to try it when there is music.

Itzel P.

Yelp
Amazing food and service with a dim lit cozy ambiance. We ordered a few appetizers and a couple of entrees to share and everything came out hot, delicious, and in a timely manner. Compliments to Chef Garrett.

Wes S.

Yelp
Saturday night reservation. Upon arriving, the hostess greeted us and we sat in the bar area of Nonna Tabu lounge. We observed that this is a handsome looking crowd of see and be seen patrons. The bar area is somewhat noisy but that's to be expected and it's what we chose. It took 5-10 minutes of waiting before a service person approached us. After pleasantries and explaining menu items, we ordered a bottle of wine for dinner. We waited another 5-10 minutes before the service person returned with the bottle of wine - not what we ordered. She offered it as a substitute and explained that it was similar and a little bit better than what we ordered. (She did not volunteer that it was also $10 more expensive than what we ordered!) I objected to the upselling and asked if they would provide their substitute at the price of our selection. She did not know but would ask her manager. Another 5-10 minutes elapsed before she returned and said they'd match the price - we accepted the wine. After another 5-10 minutes (our choice) we placed our order for pasta(s). After a reasonable amount of time, our orders were served - the smaller portions which we knew ahead of time and were right sized. My companion and I began to dine when she determined that her pasta was so heavily salted that it was not edible. I tasted it and agreed, I could not eat it either - otherwise I would have exchanged hers for mine and continued. After another 5-10 minutes the hostess passed by, and we were able to explain our concerns to her. Then, the server reappeared, apologized, and proceeded to the kitchen with the promise to remake the order with less salt! Another 5-10 minutes elapsed, and the remade "entrée" was served and was acceptable. Upon finishing dinner and our wine, the server reappeared and asked if we were ready for dessert which we declined - ready for our check. Well, the check appeared within a minute! No wait. Upon preparing to pay our bill and reviewing the check, I discovered that they had billed us twice for the "too-salty-remade-entrée." The server was ready nearby and took the check, noted the duplication error, and had it corrected and returned in moments. All-in-all, the service is slow and inattentive - maybe it was a busy night. Also, the smaller orders of pasta while to our liking, are priced at ~$35 per - very pricey for a small serving of "ok" pasta. The wines are all priced on the high side, but we knew this ahead of time. Parking was difficult - everything in the strip center was jam packed - no spaces. We ended up parking in the Whole Foods across the street.

Richard F.

Yelp
Finally remembered to revisit after quite a while. If anything, the food was even better than before. The octopus appetizer was perfect, to be topped by the lobster ravioli, and a wonderfully delicate tasty sauce. Our waiter Josh made perfect recommendations, urging us to try a dessert, even though we usually pass as they are never as good as what we make. Glad he did, as the pecan pie was incredible! Cannot wait to go back.

gera R.

Yelp
Food + service = 5 stars. Good reason was listed by Michelin guide. .................................................
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Marc G.

Yelp
Great Dallas neighborhood Italian restaurant everything good Try it you'll like it!!!!!!
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El Mero Jefe G.

Yelp
Here's the story. Food gets 5 stars!!! Service from Walter should get zero stars so in all fairness this place gets 3 stars. It was a special dinner I set up for my family for a birthday and college send off. Upon arrival our table was set in the bar, since we were a family of four this evening and my daughter being the youngest to join (16) I would have preferred a quieter table. Oh well not a big deal and nothing a 16 year old hasn't already seen. : ) however she was exposed to 50+ year old men with 20+ year old dates and they should have really gotten a room instead of dinner. The first issue was Walter wanted nothing to do with our table. Pretty much was turned off immediately knowing we weren't having drinks. Big Jerk about it and it was obvious. My family had not been here, but I had and if you had a question about something on the menu we were better off looking it up on google. That's pretty much what my wife and kids did on a few items of interest. The service - zero stars thanks to Walter. Funny how he was Mr Personality at the other tables throughout the restaurant. The Food - everything we ordered was fantastic. 5 stars. Remember we picked our orders based off of google searches. Atmosphere - small place , very loud , music was blaring in the bar area which made it hard to talk to your own table. Seems like a very clickish place for only regulars. No one north of 635 kind of feel. To all the older guys dating your daughters friends. Keep it clean next time. To Walter.. truly wish you would have made our experience better than it was .. for the price and delicious food and still leaving you a 20% tip. I deserve another pita bread and a dessert. You can mail it because I'm not coming back unfortunately.
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Stacy Y.

Yelp
I just came here for lunch (which apparently is only offered on Fridays) and it exceeded all my expectations. I had tried this place once for dinner many many years ago, and it was definitely time to try it again! We had the lobster ravioli, clam pie, and snapper. Nonna really knows how to make incredible savory dishes with just the right amount of sweetness. Even the broth for the lobster ravioli was absolutely divine. Every component in the snapper dish was amazingly flavorful. Overall, I love this place and cannot wait to come back!
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Anitha K.

Yelp
5 stars for the pizza and service! We tried the mushroom pizza and it was so good that we ended up ordering another one! We also tried one of their pasta specials and the chocolate cake for dessert. Also good but the pizza was def the stand out. The service was excellent but I will say the ambience could use some improvement. Not sure how to describe it but the place seemed a bit stiff because of the crowd and decor? But I would still come back for the food
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Jim W.

Yelp
Loved the atmosphere of this place , and the clam white pie was delicious. Also ordered the pasta with meatballs and lobster ravioli. Both were good, but I wouldn't say great. Overall B+. I think there are better Italian restaurants in Dallas. Oh and they serve a flatbread not a traditional Italian bread, not sure why but I would offer both. Service was average, they were very busy.
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Cynthia C.

Yelp
Love Nonna! Dined here a handful of times throughout the years and their food and service has always been great. I love places that use seasonal ingredients and Nonna has been able to deliver great flavors every time. I especially love their pastas, my favorite so far has been a pancetta and spring peas pasta. I've tried a few of their anti pastas as well as their salads. It's a small place and can get a little loud during peak dinner hours so make a reservation ahead of time

Susan C.

Yelp
Outstanding food! Service has been a little off at times, but management was responsive in dealing with my concerns.
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Richard T.

Yelp
I was watching food network while I decided to google some of the best pasta places in Dfw and this place came up. I must agree though. It's in a quiet shopping center across from Whole Foods, at night you probably wouldn't even notice it. I live in the north part of the metroplex so traveling 30 minutes for pasta better be worth it. This place doesn't disappoint though. Unique pasta dishes that you probably won't get around most places. We were a group of 6 and got to try a ton of stuff! 1. Cauliflower 2. White clam pizza 3. Salami pizza 4. Italian sausage pizza 5. And 5 pastas I will say everything good gnocchi and spaghettini were least favorite Favorite dish being the tortellini
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Julie S.

Yelp
Excuse my dark pictures, as it is a dimly lit establishment I've been eyeing this place and today was the day fate brought us together! Kept things very simple and went with the white clam pizza and the linguine, which also had clams. Although there were no clams I could pick out by sight on the pizza. The pizza was thin, delicious and just right. The pasta was perfectly al dente. It involved corn and shishito peppers, which I wouldn't except but they seem to know what they are doing. If you don't see any available slots on Open Table then consider calling! That's what I did and was able to be fit in.

John Z.

Yelp
They can't get it together. I received a message that my table was ready. when I arrived, they were in complete disarray. I left dissatisfied by their incompetence, I've been a regular customer for years, if I didn't know any better it's as if they did it on purpose.
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Whitney G.

Yelp
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 5/5 ----- My current favorite restaurant in Dallas, and easily my favorite Italian place by far. It can be difficult to get a reservation here at peak dinner hours, but you can easily stroll in early on a weekday and get a table or a seat at the bar with full service. The menu here is constantly rotating (I went with my family one weekend, and not two weekends later, I was disappointed to see one of their seasonal appetizers gone already - a great problem to have!). Any of their pasta is sure to be delicious, and their entrees, though a bit pricier, all have thoughtful and nuanced flavors. My boyfriend's favorite is the white clam pizza. Service is always top notch, and there is plentiful parking outside of the restaurant. Great wine/cocktail selection that are all truly quality. Fresh ingredients. Can't miss a stop here at Nonna while in Dallas.
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Yuki I.

Yelp
Looks pretty small on the outside, but great taste!! I've been eyeing this place for several months now; they seem to never have a 7 or 7:30p dinner reservation available, so I went for an 8pm Tuesday night reservation during restaurant week. Their restaurant week menu is quite extensive, with 5 appetizers, 10 entrees, and 3 dessert choices. I went with Little Gems, Lobster ravioli, and Pistachio-praline nougatine semifreddo. My partner went with Smashed cucumber salad, spaghettini, and peach crostada. We also got the two wine flights they offered, Borghese and Alto-Borghese. They start you out with a puffy pita bread straight from the oven! So toasty, so good! Salad was pretty traditional but great start to my meal - lots of cheese, can't complain! Loved my ravioli; I'm a huge fan of lobster! The sauce was light, not too salty. The spaghettini was nice and tomato-y. For dessert, we both strongly preferred the peach crostada with gelato! Whether or not you go for restaurant week, you will not be disappointed. Make your reservations in advance because they fill up fast! Parking: There are some parking spots in front of the restaurant.
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Carolyn H.

Yelp
I dined here with 5 others on a Saturday night. The food was good, but I must say nothing was memorable. Nothing, that is, except for the service. The waiter was always available when needed, but understated and never a distraction. But the pita-like fresh table bread, though fun with its "poppable"-looking poof, wasn't very tasty. It lacked the flavor of a buttered bread, or some peppered olive oil for dipping. My tortellini di ricotta was also good. But...that's all. I want to be wowed by a sauce or filling. However, overall, since nothing was unpleasant, the service was lovely, and the space really relaxing, yet lively, 4-stars seems about right. :)
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Maya T.

Yelp
Came here with a friend for dinner. Good vibes, great service and very attentive. We went right when they opened and boy did it get packed!
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Morgan S.

Yelp
Came here for a family dinner and it was everything that we could ask for. The food was absolutely amazing, flavors that I have never tasted before, and the service is impeccable. I liked that the portion size of the food as it was on the smaller side so we were able to try more options
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Drew A.

Yelp
I long held Fachini as the gold standard for Italian food in Dallas. Nonna has knocked them off the throne. Fortunately they're in the same family of restaurants. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu at Nonna. Let the waiter/waitress suggest a few things (and ask for the head waiter, BL. The man!)

Martice C.

Yelp
Small, quaint restaurant. Exceptional wait staff. Delicious homemade pasta. Perfect wine pairings. Don't skip the espresso martini!
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Constance C.

Yelp
Food was excellent! The white clam pizza was the best. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
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J H.

Yelp
Very simply, Nonna is the best Italian restaurant in town. The very first time I visited Nonna was years ago right after I had come back from living in Italy. I was so sure I was going to be disappointed but instead it absolutely blew me away. I now live within walking distance of this phenomenal restaurant but I purposefully limit my visits just to keep it special. It's really that good! Do keep in mind this is classic, real Italian food. Not anything close to your Americanized Italian. The dishes are lighter and more fresh. The pastas are made by hand daily as well as the sauces, breads and everything else. I could tell you to be sure to have the lobster ravioli (a house favorite) or the quail or to not miss out on their insanely good pistachio semi-freddo. But that would do a disservice to the rest of the menu because it is ALL EXCELLENT. This is high-end food served in a business casual, laid back environment and you pay for the quality here. But it is worth every single penny! If you enjoyed my review please give it a vote. And if you love looking at amazing food, Inst-a at seasonedfoodie
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Dina G.

Yelp
This restaurant is an absolute dream! The candlelit tables and music selection make for a sophisticated yet cozy atmosphere. The staff is phenomenal. This CANNOT be emphasized enough. I regrettably did not remember to get my waiters name. He was so helpful with cocktail, wine, and food selections. He even gave us suggestions on where to end our night. His suggestion to visit The Library at The Melrose was exactly what we were looking for. Kudos to him. The meal experience begins with pitted olives and a house made bread. The best way I know to describe this bread, other than delicious, is pillowy soft. It was thicker than a tortilla and thinner and much lighter than pita. The outside texture had that wonderful flour dusted deliciousness like a tortilla and was sprinkled with sea salt. Heaven. We started our meal with Blue Crab Fra Diavlo. The crab was tender and delicious. Each bite was flavorful with a rich tomato base and the spice did not overpower. Next served was The White Clam Pie. This was absolutely the best pizza I've ever had. The crust was thin, with crispy edges and soft goodness in the center. So flavorful and delicious. I will have to come visit Dallas again just to try their other pizza selections. Ravioli of Main Lobster was next. The pasta was hand made and perfect. Each mouthful silky smooth and the pasta sat in a delicious broth. Lastly, we had the Lamb Chops. I normally do not like to eat meat medium rare, but my date convinced me to give it a shot. Heaven. The edges were wonderfully grilled and the center of the chop so tender. This place is highly recommended.
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Jeff D.

Yelp
Loved this busy place and the expertly prepared food! The Beet Salad is a great collection of flavors and textures with pistachios, basil and fennel as an accent. The Trompetti is mixed with chicken, speck, Ceci beans in a light broth and parmigiana. Very nice! The whole menu sounded fabulous and choosing was clearly the most difficult task. Once that was out of the way, the professional staff was always where you needed them. They had a few larger items on the menu and a next visit will surely include those.