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Little Nonna's

4.2 (1.5k reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Kiana V.

Had such a fabulous dinner at Little Nonna's last night. I think it might be my new favorite Italian spot in Philly! The service was great and food came out piping hot, for which they get instant brownie points in my book. Let's get into the food: Garlic bread: 10/10 the roasted garlic is so simple to do, but makes takes a regular garlic bread to a new level. Olives: 7/10 nothing revolutionary, but tasty! Eggplant parm: 15/10 SOOO good! I loved the burrata and pesto mixed in with it. Caesar salad 12/10: the croutons were such a pleasant surprise. I believe they are made from polenta and they were soft and delicious! Branzino: my mom ordered this and rates it a 10/10! I got a small bite and it was superb. Sunday gravy: 11/10 I mean the amount of food you get for the price is insane! Meatballs were to die for. Rigantoni allá vodka: 100000/10 just stellar! Tastes like the one I make at home, just ten times better I can't wait to return!

Little Nonna's Garlic Bread
Madison R.

The ambiance is so comforting and cute and I enjoyed sitting on their covered outdoor area. The food was good and portions were a good size. Would definitely come back for lunch in the summer for their outdoor patio or to do dinner again!

Sunday Gravy
Tatiana W.

Amazing time for a dinner with friends. Even on a cold night, their covered patio is nice and toasty. I am so glad I listened to the reviews and got the Sunday Gravy, it was so much quality food and an economical option that gave a lot of variety. My friend got the vodka sauce pasta and that was another tank favorite. The garlic bread was good, I a big bread person though, so I think that one order is good for 2 people-maybe 4 if you want a smaller portion of it. Our service was fast, our reservation got moved up to a more manageable time. It was great overall.

Espresso Tiramisu-very good.
German R.

Lovely place with great food. Ambiance is nice and relaxing. The staff is friendly and the food is great. It's a bit cold to be in the patio in the evening, but I understand maximizing every inch of your space. Thanks for having me.

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Cherith H.

Attentive staff and delicious food. A hidden gem in Philly. I would definitely order the rigatoni again.

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Tina M.

Make a reservation! Save yourself the disappointment when you can't get a table!! We were basically the first when they opened. Candlelight and quaint. Made you feel like this place must be a legend, and founded by Nonna! Idk if it was? The food came so fast. Our server, Eric was eager to share recommendations. Starting with the garlic bread. Oh. Take your breath away surprise to see the whole garlic bulb, roasted and soft, ready to spread on perfectly toasted bread rolls. Already you're happy you're there. We had chicken Parmesan and the vodka sauce alla rigatoni with sausage. Pasta made fresh daily, and that seemed obvious, it was tender and just the right chewy. Both sauces were smooth and rich, full of flavor. The sausage was tasty with fennel (?) And crispy prosciutto on top. We could not finish our mains but did not want to skip dessert. Tiramisu! Say yes! Mascarpone and espresso perfection. Make your reservation!! Buon appetito!!

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Destiny P.

Came here with my boyfriend for our anniversary and left feeling underwhelmed. The food was fine but nothing memorable. I did enjoy the highly acclaimed garlic bread, though the clams casino was just okay, my boyfriend said he liked it but didn't even take his leftovers. My Sunday gravy had a more home-cooked, authentic taste than most Italian restaurants I've been to, and the portions were huge. The cannolis were actually great, and that's coming from someone who usually doesn't like them. The biggest disappointment was the seating. We were placed outside in the back, right next to what was essentially a server entrance covered by a large shower curtain. Staff walked by just a couple feet from our table the entire meal, which really took away from the experience.

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Lauren P.

Incredible! Intimate restaurant with delicious food, friendly service, and big portions! Our waitress Jenna was amazing, she helped us decide what to order, how much would be enough, and was so knowledgeable on the wines. She could be a sommelier! The food was so good- sunday gravy tasted better than my grandma's and enough for 2 people to split. Was tough to get a reservation, but can do it a month in advance. Can't wait to go again!

Cindy W.

Decent Italian food, but would not go out of my way to eat here if I wanted an excellent Italian meal. The meatballs are delicious, however every pasta dish felt a bit bland and the flavors were unbalanced. Very cute restaurant and outdoor seating area though with friendly staff

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Shaun T.

Just a neighborhood gem for really good food, reasonably priced in a great atmosphere. We sat in the all season courtyard. Jenna was our server and does a great job. Rigatoni and gnocchi is good. Salty and ample but good. The buratta appetizer is good, clunky to eat with pitted olives in the bowl but tasty.

Lauren G.

Dinner at grandmas, but make it better. This tiny space is jam packed with love and flavor. Some of the BEST pasta I've ever had and their tiramisu was unique. Service was perfectly timed out and everyone was so lovely.

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Kellie R.

This place...what a gem! The food was absolutely delicious and feels like it is straight out of your Italian mom's kitchen. When you walk in, you assume it's a tiny little Italian restaurant but there is additional seating through a covered alley and covered outdoor space. Despite is being super hot outside, it was still very cool given the fans etc. Our server was attentive and all our needs were met and we left with very happy bellies

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Rachel K.

Cozy little place with a candlelit table and dimmed lights. Rustic really well done Italian food. My group of 4 ordered 3 apps: olives and spread with bread, prosciutto summer salad, and meatballs. The prosciutto was really high quality and salad was fresh and crisp. Do yourself a favor and get the meatball. It was AMAZING. Probably the best meatball I've ever had. The entrees were equally as good. Marinara sauce on the Sunday gravy was great. Sweet, meaty, hearty. Gnocchi was also delicious. Very buttery! We were really impressed by every dish and I'd easily come back again

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Ask the Community - Little Nonna's

Are all the marinara sauce have pork in it?

Nope, you can ask it for vegetarian!

Do they have gluten free pasta?

No.

Do they have a bar?

They do not.

Do they take reservations for larger parties (12)?

No, max 4

Are the meatballs all beef or they have pork in them?

Definitely tasted like they had pork

Is it possible to sit in the "outdoorsy" area in November and not be freezing? Or is it best to sit in the restaurant?

Best to find another restaurant

Is the dressing causal or like fancy for both girls and boys?

casual! Just no sweats or anything

Do they allow baby at dinner? Do they have high chair?

I bought my 10 year old and there were lots of young kids there, however I didn't see a high chair, it was 8pm though

Edited: Thanks all! I'll definitely make a res. We're flying in from out of town and I'm looking up some great places to eat in the Philadelphia area. This place looks amazing…

Definitely make a reservation! The place is on the smaller side so it can be kind of difficult. If you are aiming for an Italian place, this place is obviously amazing but if you can't find yourself a reservation for Little Nonna's, I highly… Read more

Is this place byob?

No they have beer wine and liquor

Do they have lasagna? I don't see on the menu but about ten people mentioned it.

I believe the menu rotates, plus they offer daily specials.

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