Downhill Fast. This was a great place when it first opened. Since then the quality and hospitality has gone down. Case in point is their burrata. It was excellent - fresh, creamy. I've looked for that consistency but in the last few months it hasn't been fresh nor creamy. And portions shrank! Point it out and you are met with disbelief and hostility. I once raved about Nonna's Burrata Bar! I came here with so many groups of friends to enjoy it. Gave them many chances to get it right again. Such a shame as this place started out great for me. And who doesn't love a good burrata bar!? read more

Nonna's Cucina - Burrata Bar! Front - full pistachio. Back - half peaches and prosciutto. - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We started with the burrata and tried two versions: the "naked" and the pear & prosciutto. The naked burrata was exactly that--just plain burrata with no real accompaniments. On the other hand, the pear & prosciutto version was excellent and definitely worth ordering. For mains, everyone in our party ended up choosing the gnocchi, which was described as having pistachio pesto. While the texture was nice, the pistachio flavor didn't really come through, and overall the dish was a bit forgettable. I probably wouldn't order it again. The highlight--or at least the spectacle--was the tableside tiramisu. It was fun to watch it being made, but unfortunately, the flavor didn't live up to the presentation. I've had better tiramisu elsewhere. Overall, the experience was okay. I would rate it as 3.5 stars. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. I'm not in a rush to go back, though I wouldn't strongly discourage others from trying it if they're curious. read more

Nonna's Cucina - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I would have given it a 5 but... We were seated near the door. We told hostess it was a bit cold and wanted to change tables. There was a table similar to ours nearby and we asked if we could get that one. She told us that particular table was already booked by another party. When we asked the server she said "the other party just arrived so it would be hard for us to switch you. If you would have let us know sooner I would have gladly done it. Not happy that the hostess lied to us because she didn't want to switch our tables. Anyway, the food is fresh and quite tasty. Tables are super narrow. We didn't have much room for all our food and drinks. read more

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Burrata burrata burrata! Gotta check out their burrata bar! A fun spot for a group dinner! Prosciutto pear burrata (5/5) Taste: The sweetness of the pear perfectly balanced the saltiness of the prosciutto, and the burrata was soft and creamy to say the least! Portion Size: Shareable portion for 3-4 people. Mezze Rigatoni (3.5/5) Taste: The fennel sausage was nicely done with the rigatoni - the pasta itself was a bit on the starchier/drier side. Portion Size: Good for 1 person. Cimi di rapa (4/5) Taste: Liked how they served this dish with orecchiette which is not a common pasta you can find anywhere! This dish was light, yet flavourful at the same time. Portion Size: Good for 1 person. Spaghetti alla citara (3/5) Taste: Simple, straightforward spaghetti with a sweet tomato sauce, nothing mind-blowing, but also can't go wrong. Portion Size: Good for 1 person. Value for Money: A mid tier pasta restaurant, but I think their selling point is the accessibility to the burrata and the variations that you can try! read more

Nonna's Cucina - Prosciutto pear burrata - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Gave Nonna's Cucina a try during happy hour (daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm). They're by a Persia Foods. Sadly, they were out of pizza when we ordered. Gluten free pasta option available ($2.00). Tables for couples are way too close. Service was fine, 18% lowest tip option was whack. - Prosciutto and pear burrata (half) ($11.00) - pear nicely roasted. Burrata was tiny, like a 1/3 portion - Rigatoni ($18.00) - ragu sauce was flavourful, Italian sausage was tasty - Spaghetti alla chitarra ($14.00) with meatballs ($7.00) - pasta was al dente, meatballs were moist - Tableside tiramisu ($14.00) - disappointing. Lady fingers were hard. Can make better tiramisu at home read more

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The BEST Birthday Dinner Vibes Ever! If you've ever wondered whether this place really lives up to the hype -- let me tell you right now: it absolutely does. I came here for my birthday dinner and I am SO glad my friend insisted we check it out. She had been here before, couldn't stop raving about it, and now I totally get why! First off -- they squeezed us in early (thank you, thank you!) and gave us the cutest little corner table with the perfect view of the live music -- shoutout to enrico, the accordion player, for setting the perfect mood. Sipping crisp white wine and enjoying that vibe felt like a little slice of Europe on my birthday. And then... enter Maya. The most FABULOUS, bubbly, joyful server who made this night extra unforgettable. Seriously, Maya was a total star -- warm, welcoming, full of energy, and knew exactly what to recommend. She treated us (and every other table around her) like VIPs. Honestly? I hope she never stops doing what she does best -- making people feel amazing. She made my birthday feel extra special, and for that, she gets all the gold stars in the world. Now let's talk food -- because ohhhh my tastebuds. The pistachio pasta was creamy, dreamy perfection. Every bite was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Maya also recommended this incredible wine and a dish called the rigatoni-- light, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. My friends and I left feeling happy and full -- but not heavy. But wait... dessert! You have to save room for their mascarpone, ladyfinger, and Kahlúa coffee dream of a dessert. Topped with shaved chocolate, perfect finish -- it knocked our socks off - Order it. Overall: This place is magic. If you haven't been, GO. And if you have? Keep being amazing and order everything Maya recommends. She's the best. 10/10 -- will definitely be back (birthday or not). read more

Friend owed me a Birthday dinner so invited me and my boyfriend to Nonna's. We started off with the full order of the burrata and caprese, which was delicious! We also got the Bomba Chili Prawns as an appy and the prawns were perfectly cooked, had a nice hint of chili, and the sauce was chef's kiss! For the entrees we got the Spaghetti alla chitarra with meatballs and Orecchiette cime di rapa. The Spaghetti was slightly al dented, which is what I prefer, and the meatballs were juicy. My boyfriend, who loves the Spaghetti and meatballs at Pepino's said it might rival the one there but on a smaller scale. The Orecchiette had a nice chewy texture to it but wasn't my favourite. Menu is a bit on the smaller side but the food was solid. read more

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We came for birthday celebration during happy hour. The drinks we got were okay nothing amazing. The favourite of the night was the spicy passionfruit margarita. During happy hour the caprese is half the size of the usual sizes which is great if you want to try the different kinds. The bread is unlimited which is great. It comes hot and crunchy We tried the caprese burrata, pesto burrata, proscuitto and peach burrata and the oriechiette cimme di rapa pasta. The cat ear pasta was well cooked. Not overly done. Flavour wise it was pretty good. You can use the bread to mop up the fla our. Out of the 3 burratas the proscuitto and peach was the best. So good we ordered 2. I would come back for happy hour and recommend just the proscuitto peach burrata and the spicy passionfruit margarita. Maybe would come back and try the tiramisu as well read more

Nonna's Cucina - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here for a birthday dinner and got a half order of the caprese burrata and a half order of the prosciutto and pear burrata to start. They had peaches instead of pears that day but it was a nice combination with the burrata. We couldn't decide which we liked more, they were both so delicious. For mains we got the Spaghetti alla chitarra with meatballs and the Mezze Rigatoni. The Spaghetti alla chitarra is great for those who like lighter sauces and the Mezze Rigatoni had a very rich, meaty sauce. For dessert we ended up getting their Tableside Tiramisu, which was super fun to watch. I'd highly recommend it. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is great for a casual dinner date, though it does get quite loud sometimes. Will definitely be back to try their other burrata and pasta offerings! read more

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Inside there is plenty of seating for small and large groups. The inside does feel dark due to the dark blue walls, but it does create an intimate feeling. We were seated promptly in time for happy hour. The menu has a good variety of options. We tried a couple of items: Proscuitto and peach burrata (half)- when it arrived, understanding it was a half portion, it still looked tiny. The peaches were very thinly cut. It would have been nice to have a few more or thicker pieces. But the overall flavour was good. I loved the salty and sweet flavours. Everything complimented each other. Rigatoni- my favourite of the night. It was comforting and had a homey feeling. Flavour was on point. Orecchiette- I liked the shape of the pasta and the texture. However, I thought this one was a bit too salty and oily. I actually think a bit more spice would have cut through the oil better. Overall, for happy hour, it was a pretty good meal. They had quite a few options and was reasonable pricing. read more

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There was crazy hype over this place sometime last year, and I screenshotted it on Instagram last December and then completely forgot about it until now. Luckily, during a walk on Commercial, I happened to walk by and remember I wanted to give it a try. This Nonna's pop-up shop features a happy hour with small bites and mini sizes of some of the main menu items. My friend and I sat with no reservation on Sunday afternoon. We ordered a few things to share - everything came from the happy hour menu aside from the rigatoni. The pear and prosciutto with burrata was delicious! The rosemary honey was a lovely pairing, and this is a great appetizer for those who love sweet and savoury combinations. The carbonara supplì was a pleasant surprise. I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be a delicious fried cheesy ball with tubettini (what I felt was chopped up macaroni) inside. Personally, the rigatoni was a bit too salty for me, but the pasta was cooked perfectly and the sausage bits were generous. Last but not least, I experienced my first tableside tiramisu and wow - it was so cool! I liked that everything was made on the spot. The waiter mentioned the coffee was brewed 30 minutes ago and did not skip out on the espresso. I was worried that the ladyfingers would still be hard, but upon tasting, it was well-soaked and had a good balance between bitter and sweet/creamy. There is only one layer of everything, so beware if you like your layered tiramisu as this might not be the one for you. Service was very attentive, and there was also live music which added to the lovely ambiance. Overall, this was really nice and I would love to return to try some of the other dishes! read more

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Lively new bar with burrata dishes! We especially loved the spicy burrata and the prawn dish. I really enjoyed the rigatoni and the gnocchi was okay. I got the creamsicle cocktail and it was perfect. A bit loud for me but that's just personal preference. read more

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This is more like a 3.5 review and I would come back in 6 months to see how they improve. This place is a lovely spot for a date or family's night! I like the interior decor and location is great. The first thing that we are not happy about is the service speed. The servers are very nice and friendly but they took forever to come take our order and never came back to fill our water (or even around for us to ask for more water). Once we ordered, it's another long wait for the food to come out. It might be because they are newly open and still need to figure out the rhythm. The food is what we are looking for the most as the name suggested, street food. The burrata bar is the best and we like both dishes that we got: pesto and prosciutto&peach. However the prosciutto is a bit salty. I would like to see more street food options on the menu than just a few appetizers. For main dishes, we got: - veal cutlet: tender and good flavour but a bit too salty - rigatoni pasta: nothing stand out except a tad salty - burger: really good burger but portion is a bit small. All in all, we think the food could be much better with less salt. We didn't get dessert because we don't want to wait for another hour. Drinks were all good. Love their wine selection and the cocktails are all nice and interesting. I would rate it higher as a bar for drink and snack than a restaurant for dinner. So personally, I would recommend coming here for drink and snack more than for dinner. read more

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The food was really good, the beer excellent and the waitress was so kind and helpful, I do recommend this place as a different kind of dinner with friends/couple read more

Nonna's Cucina - Salad and shrimps - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The ambience is cozy and vibes very good. The happy hour selection includes full size pasta dishes & pizza! The tiramisu espresso martini was delightful. The table side tiramisu was delicious. They allow you to bring a bday cake for a fee of $2 per person. We were eventually asked to leave after 2 hrs and 15 mins so I guess they have a time limit of 2 hrs max? read more

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Was excited to try this place given all the social media attention but unfortunately was quite let down. Live music was a great touch and created a nice ambiance at the restaurant. Service was friendly and our appetizers came at a reasonable speed but our mains took over an hour to come. By then we were quite hungry but the food did not taste great either :/ Our rigatoni was overcooked and too soft. Tried the tiramisu espresso martini and the creamsicle sour, which were quite good. Might return for happy hour or just for drinks but probably wouldn't do dinner again. read more

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Decided to give this place a try and were happy with the outcome. The happy hour is great, prices are happy hour prices and the happy hour goes until 6 which is later than other places on Commercial. We shared the meatballs - okay, burrata caprese and burrata with peaches - both good, then we ate family style and had the three pastas on the happy hour menu - spaghetti, rigatoni, orchiette and all were delicious. Like really good. Happy hour beer was 6.00. We were totally happy with our experience and will go back. read more

Really had high hopes for this place due to social media traction, but was let down slowly throughout my experience. None of the staff took the time to introduce themselves. The only introduction and welcome we got were the glasses of water they placed on our tables. It just didn't feel like an Italian restaurant if there is no solid hospitality. The food was passable. "The Sexy" non-alc beverage, "Prosciutto & Peach" from the burrata bar, and "Mezze Rigatoni" pasta are solid hits if you plan on checking this place out. The "Veal Scallopini" might sound unique and inviting, but don't expect too much from it. It was good, and I will leave it at that. Overall, a place that has an inviting cover, yet lacks the depth many would expect. There are clear gaps in the dining experience and the food, and I wish that could be rectified soon. It could be a fantastic place for a fun night out. read more

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This was the 2nd we've been to this restaurant....although the food was good and ambience was good, the service was disappointing. On both occasions we arrived at the restaurant on time and noticed how busy it was. The hostess informed us that we would have the table for 2 hours which typically would be fine. Unfortunately during each time we were there, we would be sitting there upwards of 15-20 minutes without anyone coming by to pour water or take our order. It was only when I flagged someone down to ask who our server was did anyone come by. Even when that happened, there wasn't any apologies of the wait. The service was minimal at best...definitely not service that warrant the credit card machine requesting tips to start at 18%. I've had better service in diners. If it wasn't for the food, I would have given a 2 star rating. read more

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Nonna Cucina is located in the heart of The Drive and it always look packed with people. We were excited to try their food for the first time. The ambience is quite lively and suitable for group gatherings. It may be too loud if you're looking for a quiet date night. Their food was great, we especially enjoyed both of the burrata. You can't really go wrong with any of the burrata options they have. We also enjoyed the appetizer Carbonara Supli, which is a deep fried carbonara ball. Overall it was a nice experience and we would likely come back again. read more

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Decided to try this location with my partner for his birthday because we absolutely love their Hastings St. location!! Right away after going into the restaurant, the ambiance was lovely and the decor is nice and welcoming. I loved that there was live music (I mean, how many restaurants have live music these days???). Anyways, we ordered the burrata to start (prosciutto and pear one), rigatoni, spaghetti and breaded chicken breast main dish. As usual, the flavor profile was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed all of our dishes. I was a bit bummed about their pizza selection and that it's only available during happy hour. To be honest I was also expecting a bit more selection for their pasta, however sometimes less is more. I would recommend trying, however if I were to come back here I would probably opt for their location on Hastings St as I prefer the casual vibes and their selection of pastas and pizza read more

Nonna's Cucina - Burrata pear and prosciuttio - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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For a birthday group of 24, the service and food was fabulous. I would recommend for large groups. It was perfect ambiance. read more

Nonna's Cucina - Perfect Negroni - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Popped in for HH. Raiaan made our visit extra fun! We had pesto burrata with pistachios and meatballs. Delicious! read more

Nonna's Cucina - Aperol Spritz, meatballs, burrata, beer - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Incredible service!!!! My family of 8 was going to the restaurant and I made a reservation 6 days in advance. That day I saw only high tops were available. However in my party we have an individuals who needs accommodations/ more space/ lower to the ground seating. I called the restaurant and was greeted by the kindest gentleman. He double checked with the books and called me back saying they could fit us at a low top table! such a kind soul! thank you read more

Wow, excellent service and Culinary again. Grazie, you may learn Italian Language skills here. CIAO TUTI

You will miss out if you don't try this restaurant. Excellent food and service and vibes! Love it. We had a great time and I don't usually write a review. They also had great music last night ( though I forgot to get the name of the band) read more

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I wouldn't say the food is worth the price but it is fantastic especially the desserts they are out of this world, the service is some of the nicest people I've ever seen, the overall look of the place is very nice it's very fancy, overall 8.5 / 10 I recommend the cannoli and ordering more than one trust me read more

Our first time here. Food is phenomenal and Sarah was a fantastic server! We had a great time. We will be back!

We went to location on Commercial Drive and were excited to try something new but.... Service was slow to start which was odd as it wasn't very busy when we first arrived, service improved over the time we were there which was weird considering it was got a lot busier. In addition when we asked for takeout containers for our leftovers we were told "I think we are out" to which I asked okay so what shall I do with this pasta put it in my pocket, the person responded with a huge attitude and told me yes to put in my pocket then walked away and didn't even go check if they did have take-out containers or not. What restaurant does not have take-out containers. Food - two of us ordered the Rigatoni which we both felt was heavy on the salt, the other person ordered the Veal Picatti and commented that it was also very salty. Burrata Bar was very good, we ordered the large which comes with a large portion of Burrata but only 5 tiny little pieces of bread, I saw someone order the 1/2 order and received the same amount of bread, I requested more and yes, we were charged $4.50 for 5 tiny slices. Drinks were very good but on the expensive side considering they were so small. Location and decor are amazing, and I feel this place has great potential but definitely need to work out the kinks. We will try the other location on Hastings St next time. read more

Three for dinner on a Sunday night.Service was excellent (hostess, waitress, and sound guy). The caprese burrata, orecchiette, veal scallopini marsala, and veal scallopini piccata were excellent. Lots of flavour! The meat was tender and the sauces were delicious. Cannolis and tiramisu for dessert were a hit. Our only concern was the volume of the live music, but they turned down the amp a bit and got us a table further from the stage. The place was hopping with families, dates, and friend groups. A really cozy spot with elegant decor. It was our first time and we'll definitely be back. read more

Food was terrible. We ordered Veal Marsala , Rigatoni and Orecchiette. The Veal Marsala was overly salty, contained two very small pieces of veal, and was mostly potatoes. The Rigatoni was just ok. The Oecchiette had ot be sent back as it was inedible - seems the chef dumped an entire container of red chilis in it by mistake. You can get much better Italian in Vancouver! We will not be back. Very disappointing. read more

Good food and really nice restaurant, the only thing that I would definitely recommend, please train your staff to know what they are serving. It's an Italian restaurant, at least learn the proper pronunciation of the beautiful food you're serving. read more