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Il Nonno

4.3 (58 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Outdoor seating
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Branzino filet with piccata sauce
Kevin L.

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. We came on a Wednesday and it was slow but the service and food were excellent. Our server, I believe her name was Raina was excellent and gracious. I had a shrimp and pasta dish with a limoncello cream sauce. Then I had branzino filets in a piccata sauce. Both dishes were excellent. Fish very fresh. My son had the bucatini with pancetta and cream sauce. My daughter in law had the penne with salmon in a spicy tomato sauce. All good. The restaurant is small but the food and service were big. The restaurant has nice ambience good for a date night.

Eggplant Parmigiana
Bailey R.

While having friends over at our place, we spontaneously decided to go out for Italian food. It was Saturday night and we were a group of 5 who are all vegetarian, so we were very grateful to find that Il Nonno had room for us AND a decent amount of vegetarian options to choose from. The inside is very small with very few tables available, so we ended up sitting outdoors. They had three 2-top tables out there which they quickly pushed together to make one big table for the 5 of us. The weather was super nice and they had string lights hung up above the tables, so it was such a nice ambiance. I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana (my all time favorite dish) while everyone else in the group ordered pastas to share. Spaghetti, Pesto Ravioli (weekend special) and another weekend special which was Gnocchi with some kind of white sauce. When my Eggplant Parmigiana was brought out, I was confused. It looked like lasagna, so I asked the guy who brought it out (who was not our server) to please double check. Turns out, it WAS the correct dish. I bit into it and was immediately unhappy. I'm used to enjoying a crispy, breaded eggplant slathered with tomato sauce and cheese....and this was NOT that. It was gooey and a much softer texture than I'm used to, which was unpleasant. I'm big on texture when it comes to food, so I knew I wouldn't be able to eat this. Thankfully, our server saw the unpleasant look on my face (can't hide my feelings, unfortunately!) and offered to replace it with something else. I had taken a few bites of the Pesto Ravioli, so I opted to switch it for that. While I'm disappointed that my favorite dish is "technically" not served here, the food and service overall was great. Unless you're in the mood for a crispy Eggplant Parmigiana, definitely give this place a try!!

ASPARAGI E UOVA $14
Jedsada Y.

We had a lovely Saturday brunch at Il Nonno. The place is cozy with a warm, inviting vibe--perfect for a relaxed weekend meal. We started with the Carpaccio di Filetto ($28), which was fresh, tender, and beautifully presented. The Bloody Marys ($12) were no joke--strong, spicy, and exactly what we needed to kick things off. For mains, the Ricotta Pancake con Nutella ($16) was indulgent and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Asparagi e Uova ($14) was a lighter, savory option that balanced out the richness of the pancake nicely. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere made it easy to enjoy our food. Overall, a solid spot for brunch--definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood.

Polpette Di Manzo

The spaghetti Pomodoro was perfectly cooked and the Polpette Di Manzo was also well done. The cozy atmosphere was great for a date night and the service was quick and kind. If i'm in the area again I would definitely come back.

Chicken Marsala

Celebrated my birthday here last night and was able to enjoy the incredible restaurant week menu they had to offer. Caesar salad was amazing, super fresh! I also had the chicken Marsala which was seasoned perfectly. For dessert was the light and airy tiramisu. We also had a great wine, Chianti. The owner Gisel was also SO welcoming. She made us feel right at home and I will for sure be back regardless of restaurant week or not! Worth the drive from wherever you are coming from.

Tiramisu
Lukasz O.

I just came across this little Italian gem in Astoria while looking for new places to try! So naturally, me and my wife we had to check this place out and what a better way to check it out then to go and have a delicious dinner the same day ! To start off this place is very welcoming and the staff is amazing, attentive and very, very helpful! I started out with the days special which was a stuffed goat cheese eggplant rollatini and it surely did not disappoint! The flavor was amazing and well worth it! My wife got the caprese di bufala which she really enjoyed as well! Now for the main dish I got the roasted salmon with honey pistachio and mustard crust served with broccoli rabe. The flavor and everything was there, simply amazing. I could easily eat this each time I come here! As for the dessert, there was no way I was leaving without trying the tiramisu! I was honestly blown away by the flavor, probably hands-down the best tiramisu I had in years ! Also the tiramisu is made here on premise by their chef. You simply cannot leave this place without trying this dessert. We are definitely coming back here to try other things on the menu and I highly recommended it, you will not be disappointed! Enjoy!

Tiramisu
Magdelyn G.

Lovely intimate Italian restaurant. One of my favorite Italian restaurant by far. Restaurant is about two months old and caught our eye. Everything we had was delicious from the appetizers to the dessert. The tiramisu was to die for. Best tiramisu I have had by far. The service was also amazing. For appetizer I had the mozzarella bruschetta, it was delicious and refreshing. I had the Cornish hen for my main plate. The hen was amazing. It was tender well cooked and it came with a side of roasted potatoes which was delicious. I can't wait to come back here.

Bistecca Di Manzo
Jueling C.

This new intimate Italian restaurant is the coziest place ever and it's a spot i will definitely be a regular at. The food feels homey and delicious. Service was great and i enjoyed everything i had. We went during their happy hour which is Monday - Friday from 4-7 and they have happy hour for food and drinks!! The cocktails are a must try. If you like watermelon or just a refreshing light cocktail, get the watermelon margarita. I drank it so easily. Espresso martini was also delicious and different from the ones i usually have. The calamari and meatball appetizers stood out and are definitely a must get. Calamari is perfect crispy and the meatballs didn't feel too dense or overpowered by red sauce. Out of all the entrees i tried, i liked the wild boar pappardelle and the steak dish the most. Will definitely be trying other new dishes though next time. This is a great addition to the neighborhood and i hope they get more attention because they definitely deserve it

JPeezy A.

Great service, decent prices and very nice quiet restaurant. Tuna tartar and branzino was delish

Neil H.

Although they messed up on the day we arrived undercooking my lamb chops, Il Nonno has so much potential to become one of the best Italian restaurants in Astoria like Vesta. They are a little smaller than Vesta, which gives them more of a romantic atmosphere, and there is a lot of potential for them to grow in the neighborhood with a very romantic feel to the dining area. On the day we arrived, the restaurant was still finding its way. Our server was kind of friendly, yet a little more reserved, but overall, they are worth checking out. These are early days so hiring the right chef and wait staff seems to be a work in progress for them. We will check out again within the next sixth months and report back on any changes made.,

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Everything was wonderful from the appetizers to dessert! Absolutely delicious food and excellent service. Recommend Il Nonno highly!

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The service and food is first rate. Fine fresh Italian cuisine. Six star review!!

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Excellent new addition to the local food scene. Everything very tasty and great service. Drinks missed nice and strong as well.

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