Nonna's Chicago Bistro

We ordered from this restaurant for the first time. I Love lasagna… and the lasagna at Nonna’s was very good- hearty portion, great gravy (sauce) plenty of cheese, and meat. It definitely filled me up. It came with a nice side salad and thinly sliced garlic bread that was very tasty. If you are craving some great Italian food, I would highly recommend stopping in for a bite to eat at Nonna’s Chicago Bistro ..

Small quaint place that packs outbound flavors. I felt like I was back home in Chi-town in little Italy. Greeted and treated like we were family. We as a party shared each other's plates, that tells you the portions sizes. Every single dish was homemade, the pasta made my wife say this is how I want it to taste at home. The Italian beef was the largest beef I ever had and ranks in my top 3 beefs I ever had. The desert was phenomenal. I did not care if I was seen licking my plate. 😁 I can't wait to go back.

My wife and I used to love coming here for date nights. We now live in Oregon but recently came back for work over a weekend. Nona’s was the highlight of the trip. The mushroom appetizer, lasagna and ravioli are as good if not better than we remember, and the Nona’s special coffee and tiramisu are as amazing as we had remembered. Wonderful staff, relaxing and welcoming ambiance, the best restaurant in Denver. We can’t wait to come back.

I tried to call and make reservations but didn't get an answer. We went anyway and Brian host/ manager was able to get us a booth anyway. I'm so glad he did. Food was nice and atmosphere was okay even before the live jazz band began. Which was not too loud and very enjoyable. I had purchased a Groupon which is what brought us there and it made the dinner extremely affordable. bread and marinara sauce to start, 2 entrees soup or salad and a soft drink, we had iced tea all for around $25. I myself had chicken Marsala and my partner had some sort of spicy sausage pasta, which really was not very spicy. Overall it was great atmosphere and okay food made very affordable with a Groupon.

What a lovely dinner - the minestrone soup was full of delicious and varied vegetables. Everything was cooked to perfection and it came out hot. There was plenty of it too. The bread was just as good, great combination of oil and cheese. I had the chicken florentine and it was quite good. Chicken was tender, sauce was good and just the right amount, lots of noodles. I got the toffee lava cake for dessert and that was my favorite of all. Oh my goodness it was so wonderful, definitely get it if you like cake, chocolate, or toffee. Go early, around 5 or 5:30pm, or make a reservation, if you don't want to wait. They also do take out which is something I'd like to try. Staff was great, it was a nice relaxing evening with delicious food.

Great service, great food! We were welcomed by the gracious owner and made to feel right at home! I really enjoyed how they don't rush your meal. Time to talk and let the food settle makes it much more enjoyable. The madd pasta was a hit and the calamari was a wonderful starter. Fresh and delicious salad and bread. Taking dessert to go. Trying the limoncello cake! It looks divine!

My husband found Nina’s on Groupon, and being from Chicago, bought it. Then we realized it was on the other side of town, so we sat on it for a couple of months. Then we had an event sort of in the area so we went over after and boy am I glad we did. Ninja’s has an old-school feel to it. It felt like somewhere I would have gone with my parents as a kid. My husband said it felt like Goodfellas could have been filmed there, so I’m not sure what that says about my childhood. Anyway. If you buy the Groupon- and you should- be aware that you can’t order off the regular menu AND that you have to tell the host that you have a Groupon (we’d never had to do that before). So, my Eggplant Parmigiana was delish- crispy, fluffy eggplant and my side salad exceeded expectations. My husband liked his lasagna and his minestrone. My 2 year announced part way through the dinner that he “was enjoying this restaurant “. High praise. Although we definitely didn’t need it, we split the Chocolate Lava Cake and it ended up being a strong choice. Also, bots if wine are half off on Wednesdays…so see you soon (on a Wednesday) Nonna’s!!

Our first time here was amazing! Food and service were both excellent. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I come from a very large Sicilian and Spanish family where we cook homemade raviolis every year and have flour fights around the table, where our aprons are so tarnished form years of use - this restaurant is that exact family atmosphere. I'm living in a new town and it has been 4 years since I found an Italian restaurant that has the family pace, the ambiance, and even the sauce. Holy Moses if I can tell you this is like the purest sauce I've had since being home - it would be an insult for you not to come here it is that good and I used to work for yelp for 7 years so that is saying something! Even n a Sunday this place is bouncing. The lasagna was to die for with every piece with the flight of wine. Ryan is by far the best owner I have met in a minute. This by far is one of the best restaurants in Denver I have been too! I will be back here Wednesday when the limoncello is homemade that night WOW i found my spot!

Another great anniversary dinner at Nonnas! This time we brought our son along. I Made reservations for this Saturday night and am glad I did! We arrived at opening and They had a lovely jazz band playing throughout the evening. We were seated quickly in a nice little booth and drinks and the Sicilian Calamari ordered. Our server was Serene and she was the best, by the way! Super attentive and so nice and friendly. Loved her. They brought out some tasty bread with a side of marinara and we each got salads (you have a choice of salad or soup with your meals). We ordered some delicious entrees. This time I ordered the Chicken Florentine and it was so so good! I couldn't even finish, the portions here are huge so i had some to go. My son ordered the lobster and shrimp Mac and cheese and loved it, he wanted to make sure he brought some home for lunch the next day too. My husband tried the chicken parm and he really enjoyed it! Of course since it was a special anniversary occasion we had to get dessert! The Chocolate Toffee Molten Lava Cake with ice cream was a must! It was super yummy! And I tried an after dinner drink, I'm having trouble remembering the name but it was a vanilla type liquor and it paired nicely with the dessert. I also had a Poinsetta (sparkling wine with splash of cranberry) during my meal which was delicious. We will surely be back again to this great family run Italian restaurant!

I dined here this past weekend. I recommend reservations on the weekend. They're not on the Open Table network nor are there online reservations. Call the restaurant to book your reservation. This establishment is a nice mom & pop restaurant. Serene waited on me and she had the patience of a saint. She was very warm and friendly as well. The interior of this place is clean and it's a medium sized restaurant. Not too big and not too small. They made good use of the space. It's located in a small strip mall in Denver. I ordered the Madd Pasta. It's penne pasta with sausage, peppers and onions in a delicious gravy sauce. I recommend asking for plenty of Parmesan cheese to go on top. I also ordered a house salad with ranch dressing. Salad was good but nothing special. They also serve homemade garlic bread with a small bowl of red gravy for dipping. I passed on alcoholic beverages. They offer a nice drink menu. Also, I love how the kitchen is located very close to the dining area. There is a nice shelf area where chef staff pass entrees and appetizers through. I didn't order an appetizer but from looking at others' appetizers, they looked good. I would order the stuffed mushrooms if I went here again. I ordered dessert as well. All of their desserts are homemade. I decided on the Limoncello Cake. It's served with a nice side of homemade whipped cream. It was average. I felt the cake was a bit too dried out for me. I wouldn't order it again. They also offer tiramisu, crème brûlée (this evening it was pumpkin which I never heard of for crème brûlée) and a nice assortment of other sweets. I passed on coffee. I am curious how good their coffee is. I've been to many Italian restaurants that offer superb coffee. When Serene placed the bill on my table, she expressed gratitude (heartfelt) for my patience. I felt that this was a beautiful gesture and sincere. I would return here just for the level of service I received. My bill was reasonable as well. Overall, I had a nice experience here. So glad I decided to visit! If you're visiting or local, I recommend checking out Nonna's. It has a nice "home style" feel that will leave you smiling and satisfied. Enjoy!

Delicious food, large portions, fun service and Groupon promotions?! What more could you ask for? Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall in Glendale sits Nonna's, a cute Italian bistro. I only found this place because of Groupon but it was so good, I cannot wait to go back. I didn't realize they take reservations, but they were able to accommodate us on a Saturday night without a wait. Saturdays they have live music, and we got to listen to a fun piano player entertain the audience with a variety of hits. My friend and I ordered the calamari appetizer to start. It had olives and feta cheese on it - unique and delicious. I got the chicken Marsala as my entree and she got the lasagna. We each raved about how good our meals were. Portion sizes were big enough for a second meal and entrees come with a soup or house salad and a side of bread! For dessert we split a chocolate lava cake with some crumbled topping. Delicious. Our server at the beginning took a while to come to us, but as the place died down, she became super attentive, and started cracking jokes with us, so I think they are just dealing with some staffing issues, like everyone else these days. If you drive by this place, stop in because it's totally worth it!

Service, ambiance, and food was amazing! I gave 4 stars vs 5 because the lobster ravioli only came with 6 raviolis for $29. I guess it makes sense because it is lobster afterall but I was expecting more bang for my buck. The flavor was awesome and it was a light meal that didn't leave me feeling stuffed so I guess it has that going for it. Definitely recommend this place for homemade Italian dining. Family/kid friendly establishment.

My husband found Nina's on Groupon, and being from Chicago, bought it. Then we realized it was on the other side of town, so we sat on it for a couple of months. Then we had an event sort of in the area so we went over after and boy am I glad we did. Ninja's has an old-school feel to it. It felt like somewhere I would have gone with my parents as a kid. My husband said it felt like Goodfellas could have been filmed there, so I'm not sure what that says about my childhood. Anyway. If you buy the Groupon- and you should- be aware that you can't order off the regular menu AND that you have to tell the host that you have a Groupon (we'd never had to do that before). So, my Eggplant Parmigiana was delish- crispy, fluffy eggplant and my side salad exceeded expectations. My husband liked his lasagna and his minestrone. My 2 year announced part way through the dinner that he "was enjoying this restaurant ". High praise. Although we definitely didn't need it, we split the Chocolate Lava Cake and it ended up being a strong choice. Also, bots if wine are half off on Wednesdays...so see you soon (on a Wednesday) Nonna's!!

We always have a good time at this place! The food is always amazing and the staff are always friendly and attentive. What really brings us back is the ambiance and intimate vibe of this place. We loved it when they had someone playing the piano and wish they would do it more often. Hidden gem so don't tell too many ppl about it!

I am here visiting from New York, and let me say this is one of the BEST Italian restaurants I have ever had. Growing up Italian I have had a ton of Italian food and this place was just as good as grandmas house. The meatballs and marinara sauce was to die for and the chicken Florentine sauce was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The s'mores bread pudding was so good it almost made me cry LOL. Jason our waiter was fantastic and made our experience a memorable one. Absolutely 10/10 you have to check out this hidden gem!

Nonna's is back and better than ever! Really glad they made it through covid. There's honestly nothing in the menu that is bad you'll be satisfied with everything! I haven't tried the pizza yet but looking forward to it my next visit. My favorites: Calamari Madd Pasta Asparagus Ravioli Chicken piccata

Great neighborhood Italian place! Very quaint and cozy. One of the best chicken Marsala dishes I have ever had and the Chicago beef sandwich brought back memories of my time Illinois. The bread was delicious just like the ones in Chicago. Also highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms. Great service as well.

The food is better than ever. A must-visit place with a neighborhood vibe. Chicken Picatta

The first thing I thought when I sat down and looked at the menu was HOW EXPENSIVE it was. Appetizers were $16+. Enteees $25+. Service was good - that was about the only thing. Food was not good. We were here during restaurant week and they did not participate as advertised, so "per couple" was one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert. We got the stuffed mushrooms which was more of cream cheese and sausage. I'm from the Midwest - tasted like a "Hanky Panky"... not very Italian. The lasagna was very bland and not good. Would not recommend this spot for food. The Coors light and service was good but definitely not a place you want to eat at.

Such a heel to find. I don't know what else to say than you should heck it out. The food is great the people are great and it's a good time.

Both the soup and entre ( chicken marsala ) were too salty. I'm not over-sensitive. I don't order fries without salt. Not a complaint you will see in all my reviews, as it doesn't happen often. But ehhh, yeah. Too much salt. Salt should enhance flavor, not dominate it. Pasta cooked right, not over-cooked. That was fine. In this price-range I prefer Odyssey or Gaetano's.

THE WORSE! Firstly why is a slice of lasagna $23? I thought for that price it would be best lasagna ever. Nope! I barely ate 1/4 of the Lasagna and the taste just was awful I couldn't finish it's so salty and garlicky and the cheese tasted off hardly could tell Ricotta was in it and the sausage was thick and too much. Also got the tiramisu which was just ok. I only ate 1/2 of that. My total bill with fees was to deliver etc was $53! And none of it was good. Will never try this place again.

I'm going to start off with saying that this place was misleading in regards to Denver Restaurant Week, and probably shouldn't be a part of it. When you look up the restaurant on the Denver Restaurant Week site, it reflects that it is $35/pp, but in reality, when you get to the restaurant, it is $70/couple. This is quite misleading. Other places I've gone within the restaurant week have offered the meals as a per person situation, i.e. one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert for each person. Nonna's did not offer it that way. It was one appetizer per couple, each person ordering his/her own entree, then one dessert per couple. With that said, the food was good, but definitely overpriced for what was served. For the shared appetizer, we ordered the stuffed mushrooms. Be aware that they do not describe what is in the mushrooms (some sort of meat situation). They were good, but definitely a surprise as to what was going to be inside. Next up, I had the veal parmesan. It was good, but a little underwhelming. The best way to describe it is that it wasn't bad, and when you're hungry, it is fine. Would I write home about it? No. The saving grace of the evening was the Tiramisu. They definitely know their way around a lady finger. I was impressed with the flavor. Overall, coming for Denver Restaurant Week was probably not the best introduction to this restaurant.

Dinner at Nonna's was an incredible and delicious experience. Our waitress, Lily, was so kind and helpful when it came to figuring out what we wanted to have for dinner. The salad and bread to start was delicious, their marinara sauce is to DIE for (even as leftovers), and their desserts are wonderful. I wish I would have remembered to take photos of our meal as they were beautiful but I was honestly so focused on devouring our meal that I completely forgot. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan with a salad. My boyfriend ordered the Carciofo con Pollo (Lily's recommendation) and they were both amazing! We finished our meal with tiramisu and cannoli and overall had the best meal we've both had in a while. We will absolutely be coming back the next time we come to Colorado!

Great food and super friendly service... cozy atmosphere but very good for kids also!

I enjoyed my first experience at this Bistro very much. They have parking in the rear. The inside ambiance is surprisingly much better than the outside surrounding area. It was like walking into another world. Luckily on our visit they had a talented piano player sharing his passion with all of the patrons. Our service was excellent from Sirene. The prices are a bit expensive with the wonderful quality to match. My love ordered the amazing Chicken Picatta with a side salad to start. I ordered the Baked Penne Sausage with a salad as well. The salads were fresh and zesty with some delightful croutons. They also brought out some bread with marinara sauce that was delicious. Our meals were mouth watering phenomenal. I preferred the Chicken Picatta of the two meals ordered. We also purchased a cheesecake at the end of our meals. The vibe was wonderful inside with great artwork all around the restaurant. The host was friendly. Lastly we ordered a delicious side of meatballs with our meals and it was a wonderful decision. We will be back again for more in the future. Great job to this establishment for bringing some awesomeness into an area of town that appears to be on the decline with homelessness and transient activity.

The first thing we noticed going into Nonna's Chicago bistro was the cheerful greeting. And following that, our waitress was also very cheerful and the bartender called out goodbye, come again soon! as we left. It was really nice to be in a restaurant with such great vibes. The food was also pretty tastyI had eggplant Parmesan and my husband had chicken Vesuvio Both dishes came with generous portions, and the marinara sauce is really fine. There are a lot of other things on the menu I would like to try, and I think we will be back, although it's a 30 minute drive from our house. We walked out of there happier than when we came in!

We went to Nonna's for our anniversary. It was my first trip there but it won't be our last!! From the service to the wonderful piano playing (he played a song for us) , the wine flights and the food, our time there was magical!

We tried this spot using a Groupon Dinner, and Service were amazing. Will definitely be coming back here on a more regular basis. This is a homegrown. "Cheers" type family owned restaurant

First time at Nonna's on Leetsdale and was extremely pleased. Food was excellent and atmosphere terrific. Our server, Sirene, was very pleasant and helpful. Their cocktail list includes a "Rob Roy" which I haven't seen on any menu for many years. Was my drink some 20-25 years ago. Would, though, like to see a larger beer selection (maybe Stella or Moretti instead of Peroni). Mike L

My spouse surprised me with a birthday reservation at Nonna's and it did not disappoint. Our server was very attentive and gracious. Wonderful atmosphere, the live piano adds a nice touch. Enjoyed the wine selection, can't go wrong with the red wine aged while listening to Pavarotti :) I was especially grateful they were able to customize their special to my vegetarian lifestyle. The gnocchi was incredibleeeee. Loved the tiramisu and my spouse enjoyed his créeme brûlée. We will definitely be back. Best tip: make a reservation ahead of time!

Food, awesome. 4 or better. When it's priced very high, yes very high compare to other Italian restaurants, you start to wonder. I know it's very tough to be in the restaurant business, especially Italian. Lot of small ones some how disappeared and even big ones struggle. Here is my take for Nonna's Chicago Bistro Pro: unique dishes, lovely wine flights and Monday special of spaghetti and meatball with drink purchase. Well prepared bread, salad or soup (see below) that came with the entry Con: very dark and sparsely decorated, chipped dishes, and outdated decor. Staff are very friendly but can we be professional and wear matching colored attire? Maybe? *Soup was not ready to serve. Under cooked vegetable minestrone. Pricing can be nominal thing if I can have better dining experience.

Best calamari I've ever had and I'm not a huge fan of calamari. I have to visit again to try other items. Other than that, nice bar, live music & low lighting yet a divey feel. I really liked this place.

To start - we came in with a Groupon, in fact, they asked at the door. You get a special menu and I am guessing that also means whatever you order is served to match Groupon price. Has to be because I cant imagine spending $25 per entree that we recieved. Its worth what we paid in Groupon which was $18.75 for 2 entree meals. Dont go here if you expect fancy - its like fake fancy IMHO. We ordered the $19 appetizer of calamari and were very disappointed - way too much vinegar. The fried calamari was all wet from the olive juice and vinegar and barely any calamari - maybe a $7 value... maybe. I got the MADD pasta and the presentation was a mess. Large pieces of green pepper and only a few small chuncks of sausage - again probably worth the $9 part of Groupon. My son ordered the chicken marsala. He said it was good but basic. Not a true marsala sauce but rather a clear wine sauce. The salad and bread were pretty basic and the sauce with the bread was cold and seemingly cheap stuff from a jar. I dont understand all of the good reviews to be honest. There are much better Italian places within 10 min driving distance or less (Stellas on Colfax or Saucy Noodle) and the prices are equal if not even less. It must be mostly Groupon business so expectations are on a $18.75 "2 Meal deal" and as we were seated we were informed to make sure to tip as if we didnt have groupon. 12 years ago (I only know because my kid was 13) we went on a Groupon as well - oddly it wasnt show stopping then either because it took 12 years to go back. Get the Groupon and you will get a ok/good meal for $18.75 for 2. Go and spend full price and please for the love of other Denver small business restaurants try something else. I didnt take any pictures - it never even crossed my mind. If it did it would have been the crazy amounts of fake flowers everywhere.

Excellent. We were treated very well. Very friendly and warm wait staff, the manager also came over to check on us. Privately owned. Food arrived quickly and was good. Specializes in Italian food but there's plenty more on the menu for everyone. Will create every dish to your specification (i.e, no meat, etc.) If you are craving Italian food in greater Denver from a non-chain, this is the way to go.

I absolutely love this place! Been here quite a few times now. My wife and I enjoy having date nights here. The marinara sauce is quite good. But their lasagna is fantastic. In the fall, they have one of the best pumpkin cheesecakes I have ever tasted. This last time I tried the short ribs for an appetizer. We loved them!. The location looks somewhat shady from outside. The overflow parking is behind the building. But once you walk inside, you'll love the cozy feeling of this family restaurant. Of the weekends they have live music as well, which sets the mood quite nicely! If you're in the area and in the mood for Italian food, you should give this place a shot!

I think I've had enough of this place forever. Not ever going to return. The owner really needs to learn that words matter and inaction is a bad thing. 4 of us ordered soup, we told the waitress 3 times that we wanted sausage in the soup. She acted like she didn't understand which is why repeated ourselves 3 times about the sausage. Soup came, No sausage. Asked the owner if they changed the receipt? His response was No and tried to keep walking. So I said well we didn't get sausage in our soup. He snipped out a comment like "tell your waitress ahead of time". We said we told her 3 times. He walked away and didn't even offer to correct problem. He couldn't be bothered with our issue. Then the food came. Tasted like CRAP!! Watery spaghetti, red sauce around lasagna had a funky taste and my veal was like shoe leather. Then asked the waitress for butter for the bread? She said we only have "melted" butter. That tells me they don't even use real butter. Yeah, our experience was horrible. We all said "last time not coming back here ever again" ! Olive Garden taste better than this joint without the attitude of an owner.

Came here for my birthday and was very pleasantly surprised! The service was absolutely stunning, and the food delicious. Definitely coming back.

I cannot believe this darling Italian restaurant has been right under our nose this whole time! Nonnas is right in my hood and I kept overlooking it. I'm so glad we decided to try it last night,what a meal! We both ordered a glass of yummy red wine suggested by our wonderful server. No happy hour..downside.. however they have a great Italian wine selection. I ordered the starter of Risotto balls with creamy mozzarella in the middle. The dish comes with a side of marinara sauce that we had to order an extra side of it was so good. for an entrée I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, it's my go to at Italian restaurants and how I decide if I really like the place. The Parm did not disappoint! Along with that comes a steaming cup of minestrone soup and warm cibatta bread with butter. I could have eaten the whole plate of bread! The food was so good that I filled up and could not enjoy dessert. I look forward to coming back and trying the Tiramisu house made! Thank you Nonnas!

I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! Located in a small strip shopping center at Monaco/Leetsdale, Nonna's Chicago Bistro is a true sleeper. This small Italian restaurant serves top notch Italian cuisine that will impress even the most knowledgeable foodies. The layering of flavors is a true skill, and this chef has mastered the art. The atmosphere has a charming throwback "Sopranos vibe"...bottles of wine are Half Price in Wednesday's... and they have live music on Fridays and Saturdays. What's not to love?!

So, the food was good. But as a group of 10 people, drinking probably enough to beat everyone else's bar tabs combined that night, and all ordering appetizers and entrees, we were treated like an absolute inconvenience. Yes, we were probably loud, but there was ONE other party and they were with us indirectly! No food or drinks good enough to warrant the attitude and already included gratuity on our HIGH bill of close to $600. Got pushed out of there so rudely. Please refill at least the water cups!

If you haven't eaten here, I pity you. Probably the best Italian fare in Denver. Top orders are lasagna, madd pasta, and whatever's on the seasonal menu. Order creme brûlée and wash it all down with an Italian soda. Every time we go she orders the lasagna. And then I end up eating her next day left overs. Risotto's real yummy too. Oh by the way! All the servers are incredibly hospitable. And they know the menu inside n out. The chefs and some of the servers have been there for more than 15yrs. Live music on Friday nights are dope af too.

I want to be very honest. This was not it for me. Not much flavor as I would hope and the check came out to $200 for 4 adults. (4 entrees and two appetizers).

I live out of state so my aunt & uncle brought me to Nonna's in July for Wine Wednesday while I was visiting. They love Nonna's and frequently visit. It was absolutely amazing! The food was incredible and the service was incredible. I loved it so much we went twice the week I was here! The first time a sweet older Italian gentleman waited on us and the second time we met Laura. She was new that week but we just loved her!! I am visiting again and as soon as I got off the jet we drove straight to Nonna's! It was everything I remembered & more. We walked in and were greeted by Laura. After a short conversation she remembered us. You're treated like family here! The owners, Nancy & Brian, came to say hello. They both sat down and talked like family would. They're amazing folks. Nancy makes all of the desserts & Brian was doing the cooking. I have never had a pasta I literally dream about or cheesecake as good as the cheesecake Nancy made and allowed us to try! If you don't go visit Nonna's, you are making a huge mistake! You won't be disappointed with your meal or the service. I will forever come to Nonna's when I'm here! Tell Laura Seattle sent you

This place is such a gem! Great old school Italian food and friendly service. So glad it's around the corner from my house.

Highly recommend Nonna's Chicago Bistro for several reasons. We were greeted with a very friendly welcome, service was beyond fantastic (which can be challenging post COVID), and the food was absolutely delicious! Staff seemed to enjoy their jobs and the owner was very hands-on/involved. It had a good mix of kid friendly and adult ambiance. Our waitress provided suggestions for food and wine pairings which I appreciated, my husband loved his lasagna, and kiddo gobbled up the ravioli. Chicken piccata dish didn't disappoint. If you pass this place by based on the storefront, please give it a try. We randomly stopped on our way home. And both said we'd pick Nonna's over Quality Italian, etc anyway. You won't regret it!

I don't really leave reviews but I felt like I needed to share this experience. My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night, pretty early for dinner. We had a lovely dinner due to our server, Lauren. She was very knowledgeable about the items despite not being there for very long. She had recommendations for wine, appetizers, etc. She was relaxed but professional and made good conversation with us. The food was excellent. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious and their bread is quite tasty. Our entrees were also exquisite. I highly recommend this place for a lovely, romantic and leisurely dinner.

Decent Italian food. The lasagna was pretty good, and they give you a choice of either soup or salad.

We have lived in this area for 15 years, and last night was the first time we tried Nonna's. We're total morons for not trying it sooner. We were coming back from the vet and trying to figure out what we wanted to eat for dinner because my man "forgot" to get something out to cook (it was his turn that night). We happened to be driving by Nonna's, and I suggested we give them a try. We ordered some pizza to-go. We brought it back to our house, and it smelled amazing. When we opened it up, we discovered it was a thin crust pizza, cooked perfectly. It was some of the best pizza I've had in Denver. I would've taken pictures to post, but we were too hungry after smelling it. Nom. Nom. Nom. We'll try eating in next time. Sorry we're such idiots, Nonna's! We've learned our lesson and will be back.

Ever tried to climax however your partner fell short..leaving you feeling like you could've had a V-8? Well that's exactly how I felt eating at Nonna's. The presentation of your entree would give you the impression of a "magical night"..possibly needing a cigarette yet one bite in and you're like "already?!"...."That's it?!" Total waste of $85 however Alissa' s service helped give this place a 3. So if you have money to waste and want tasteless food... head on over.

Alyssa is the best server in the universe. When we come we can't wait to chat with her. She is magic and makes Nonnas so special. She even makes my veggie dishes especially for me. Thanks for all you guys continue to do.

Good food! The Mediterranean Baccela (sp?) Is a favorite Prices seem to be going up so website menu may be inaccurate.

Nonna's retains its standing as one of my very favorite Italian restaurants in Denver (the other two being Cafe Jordano's and Bruno's). We both very much enjoy the marinara sauce and bread starter - it's a nice change of pace from the oil and vinegar most Italian places offer and the bread is always fresh and perfectly toasted - crunch on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. I'm not a big lasagna aficionado but my partner is, and The Boy says that Nonna's has the BEST lasagna he's ever had. Ever. Anywhere. That's big time praise considering this is a guy that bakes his own lasagna every other month. I went with a summer special - beef tips with rosemary risotto and roasted tomatoes. Holy moly, it was good! Looking forward to another visit in the near future.

Nonna's Italian dishes are pretty solid but if you are in the mood for their Italian beef sandwich- it's very tasty and you won't be disappointed!

I've driven by this place more times than I can count and it's been on my 'to try' list for quite a while. I'd always been hesitant to suggest to The Hubs that we go for dinner mainly due to the less than stellar appearance of the restaurant's exterior and the strip mall that it's in. Well, smack me with a linguine noodle! The other night we were driving around looking at Christmas lights. I hadn't made dinner reservations anywhere and we were actually not too far away from Nonna's. Soooo, I suggested it. It was a Saturday night, a little after 7 and there were very few diners when we arrived (that changed a little later). We were hesitant, but hungry and went in anyway. Long story short, we had a fabulous time and great food! The staff was friendly and helpful and the bartender made us perfect Negronis! We started with an appetizer of the Sicilian Calamari, which was super yummy (the calamari was topped with capers, tomatoes, pepperoncini, kalamatas, artichoke hearts, and a little feta). For an entree I had the Linguine Vongole with a starter of minestrone, and The Hubs had the Veal Piccatta with a side salad. I really enjoyed my dinner as did The Hubs. The pasta was nicely cooked, and the minestrone had great flavor. The interior of the restaurant is a little 'kitschy', but not overly and not in a bad way. It's a nice, comfortable, casual place to get a really good meal at a not-too-expensive price. And while not a trendy or upscale looking place, it is nice enough for date night - so much so that I'm looking forward to going again very soon! Oh - the night we were there they had a piano player which added a very nice dimension to the evening. It was nice, unobtrusive background music that was actually enjoyable. So, Nonna's - I'm sorry I prejudged you. (I'll take that wet noodle beating now!)

Have been here twice and my feelings are just slightly more than lukewarm. There are enough good things going for it to warrant 3 to 4-stars and giving it a shot though. I can't recall what we ordered the first time, because it just wasn't memorable. Some pasta dish. Husband suggested coming again, so I went with it. There was live music on Friday night. They were a nice enough jazz band, but I especially liked when they played the James Bond theme later in the evening. Showed they weren't just a sleepy old elevator music gig. Our servers both times weren't the best. I do recall ordering a bottle of wine on our first visit described on their menu as being "aged in candlelight caves serenaded by Pavarotti". Hilarious, right? Well, she knew nothing about any of their wines and had no sense of humor. Our second server was very sweet, and admitted she was new. She knew nothing about the wine selection, either. I think the bartender is the owner--maybe he should start having an after-work wine seminar for his staff? This time I tried the Ménage à Trois wine flight, which came with a great presentation of small wine glasses. Husband loved the Malbec, and I learned I liked Zinfandel with their delicious 3-Ball offering! If we come back, I will definitely do that again! They have a new appetizer special, the Italian Caviar, which I hope becomes a menu staple. It was delicious, and didn't skimp on any of the good ingredients. We split Chef Isreal's calzone at the recommendation of our friend's, and it was tasty. We were warned it takes awhile to cook, so definitely get an appetizer to hold you over. Bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table would be a nice touch. I really want to try their calamari, which has more than your standard fare. Had the limoncello cake the first time based on our server's urging, and I thought it was just so-so. It's been busy during both of our visits (on Friday and one mid-week night), so I do think they might have even better dishes hiding on the menu somewhere that we have yet to discover!

Wow. That's the only word that accurately sums up our experience here. We came for a family dinner... And all six of us left happy and (over) full. The service was great, they have live piano music on Fridays and Saturdays, and everyone of the dishes we tried was phenomenal. Between the six of us, we tried: Caesar salad, Minestrone Soup, Chicken Parmegiana, Eggplant Parmegiana, Chicken Piccatta, Asparagus Ravioli,and Linguine Vongole ... Plus a house-made Tiramisu for dessert. Everything was delicious! We will be back many times to come. Highly recommend this place for a delicious Italian meal. (Tip: there is parking in the back... The front lot can get full on weekends.)