The food here is fresh and the pasta is homemade. The waitstaff are prompt with eating, and making sure our order is taken with a timely manner. The Salad was delicious. The fresh mozzarella cheese tasted homemade. Everything was of quality perfection. The music was great and the ambiance was pleasant. read more

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I came in for a business lunch and we were seated promptly in their covered patio space where the sun felt great. They offer warm bread with olive oil and a vinaigrette and the bread is amazing. Following that, I tried their meatballs and the roasted octopus which came with some greens, some eggplant and a sweater 'jam' that went wonderfully. The octopus was cooked well but slight tough. My lunch diner enjoyed his pizza and prosciutto salad. read more

Nonnina - Roasted Octopus - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The waiter was very attentive but maybe my family caught this restaurant on an off night. We're visiting Chicago and Nonnina was close to where we were staying. Other than the feel of the place which was terrific, it wasn't too busy, the personal pepperoni pizza I ordered was probably the greasiest, limp pizza, which was more oily than anything, was awful. The taste was just oil. Didn't like that at all. The 1 star is a reflection of that only. My daughter ordered oysters as a starter and they were really good, she said. The chicken piccatta was only ok, at best. read more

I went to Nonnina's for my first time last evening and it was wonderful from start to finish. To start, I ordered the Lucia to drink which was very tasty. For my meal, I got the Ravioli which was absolutely delicious. It was filled with both ricotta and corn and let me just say, my vegetarian heart was so over the moon. It was truly the perfect summer meal. I honestly wish I had room for dessert because I know it would have been great too but I can't wait to go back to get the ravioli again and try out a few other dishes. Thank you, Nonnina, for a fantastic first experience! read more

Food service and ambiance were all incredible. Love the location and will be back for lunch!

Cute and vibey Italian restaurant in River North -- ask for the patio seating! Service was fine...the waiter was sweet but rarely checked in on us and they forgot our order so we got our food 1.5 hours later. (They did give us a tiramisu on the house, but dinner at 9pm when our resy was at 7:30 is not quite ideal) Also, the free foccaccia bread is delicious, but you have to ask for it. They don't offer it to everyone! + Seasonal peach salad - creamy stracciatella with a peach vinaigrette dressing and grilled peaches. Lovely summer salad to share. + Orecchiette - debated between the carbonara and orecchiette, but this was so flavorful (with prosciutto and sausage) and filling. Cooked al dente, which I love and enjoyed the beautiful colors of the spinach pasta. + Tiramisu - superrrr decadent and sweet, can be a heavy dessert after all the carbs! read more

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I took 3 of my staff members here for lunch today. We ordered the fritto miappetizer which was great! They all ordered various sandwiches (meatball, tuna and Italian) with the parmesan fries or soup of the day, and I ordered the mushroom & kale salad which was baby kale, Lump Crab, Pickled Mushrooms, Crispy Chickpea Polenta, Truffle Hummus and a lemon vinaigrette dressing. I added chicken for extra protein, and it was well worth it. There was hardly any crab in the salad and I forgot to ask for a different dressing. I'm it really a fan of lemon and it was mixed in. Fortunately it wasn't too overpowering. I did try some of the parmesan fries and those were great. Served hot and crisp with just the right amount of parmesan; yum! I was eyeing the vodka pasta and the chicken parmesan and will definitely be back! read more

Nonnina - Mushroom & Kale salad - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So delicious, so pretty inside, service was super kind. Their happy hour has really good deals too. The alfredo was not salty! Just right read more

Nonnina - Alfredo Calamari - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We arrived in a blizzard and everything was great. We started off with a bottle of Greco di Tufo and meatballs (which were amazing) and shared the Pappardelle Ragu, Rigatoni alla Vodka, and Chicken Piccata . Everyone was happy! The staff was kind in accommodating our late arrival due to bad weather. read more

Had to give 5 stars Pork shank is so good! Tender and just melted in the bowl when you press the fork into it with a finest force. Lost the sauce combination boost the flavor up several levels Chef picked pizza: Pancetta&alfredo sauce&corn& honey&etc: very different pizza compared to the thousands of pizza I've had. It's soft, eggy, umami, moisturized. Definitely need to try it before it's gone! Tiramisu also gives surprise. Not just plain tiramisu. The added shaved white chocolate gives a bit crispy texture mixed with the smoothy tiramisu. Adding strawberry to bright the flavor up if you want to! Waitress also super nice. Environment is cute for a date night out. Price is ok for this neighborhood as well. read more

Nonnina - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is definitely worth it. The fritto misto was so good and such a good portion size. We got complimentary bread and the burrata was alright. Nothing super special but if you're really into nitrate you'll prob like it. The squid ink spaghetti was so good would definitely get it again. The carbonara sadly didn't live up to my expectations as I've seen so many good reviews on it but lacked flavor in my opinion. Presentation wise it looked amazing. The service was so nice they let me take more bread home and even olive oil and balsamic vinegar in to go cups as well. Great little spot with cute interior. If you go here and are a fan of seafood definitely try the squid ink spaghetti. read more

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My fiancé and I decided to try this restaurant out because we were in the area for a show, and wow we were definitely pleased! Since we came at an earlier time, 5:00 pm, it wasn't super busy and we were able to appreciate the interior; it's exactly what I picture when I think of an upscale Italian restaurant. Our service was excellent, I believe our server's name was Katarina and she was wonderful! She always seemed to come just at the right time to take our next order, and we never had a water glass go empty. The cocktails are delicious, we both had a Lidia and an Espresso Martini. Both are dangerously good in their own ways; the Lidia was strong and kept you going back for another sip, while the martini was so smooth almost like chocolate milk! The food was nothing short of scrumptious. We started off with the Cheese Board, highly recommend! The fruit drizzle and Mostarda complimented the bold cheeses so well. For entrees, my fiance got the Pappardelle and I got the Salmon. This is one of the best salmon dinners I have ever had; everything was so fresh, I practically licked my plate clean! Both of us would order these again. Overall an absolutely WONDERFUL experience! I've recommended Noninna to so many people since coming in and we are looking forward to dining in again soon. read more

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I thought it was a bit overpriced. The location is great and beautiful decor, especially for the holidays. However, the food fell short. Nothing special about the flavors and felt like something you could make at home. I also got the pomegranate spritz and it tasted like a Shirley temple, not a new or sophisticated flavor. read more

Nonnina - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So shocked I hadn't heard of this restaurant. It's my new favorite Italian spot. The service is excellent, ambiance is not too casual but also not too fancy, very nice and comfortable, and the food is just too good. I highly recommend the roasted octopus, mafalda bucatini, the ravioli, and the squid ink spaghetti. Don't skip out of the desserts. The tortas are so drool worthy. I still dreaming about it and can't wait to return. Oh even the bread and oil was delish! read more

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This place has a great happy hour menu and fun vibe. Our server was super sweet and took great care of us but plates came out a tad slow for the pastas. Toward the end of the meal the bar lights started flickering and gave it a spooky ambiance. Great eggplant, magherita pizza, rigatoni, and ravioli! read more

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Very disappointed, my beef las lasagna was burnt on top, my husband order spaghetti without meatballs, Instead he got plain noodles with butter, everything wasn't make f read more

I am Italian and this is my family's favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago! The location is great & so close to the water. It reminds me of Italy w the decor. The service is amazing & you won't go 1 minute without someone filling your water up. Our favorite is the meatballs and the vodka rigatoni. The prices are reasonable for such a nice & well quality meal. read more

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A pasta place I enjoyed so much I had the go back a second time before leaving Chicago. This restaurants features a chic and classy interior and the pastas were amazing. I personally love the texture of the noodles which is slightly more firm than regular noodles. We got Bucatini which is a truffle-infused pasta with wild mushrooms and carbonara. Both were great and flavors were well-balanced! The service was quick and friendly. They also feature a good selection of wine and cocktails, I highly recommend their Crisrtina on the menu (not pictured) which I had a sip of my friend's which was really good. Also, we were able to make it in on same day reservations! Food: 9/10 Service: 8.5/10 Experience: 9/10 Value: 8/10 read more

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My friend and I loved this place! The cocktails were tasty and the food was delicious. Very cozy vibes with hearty homemade pasta read more

Nonnina - rigatoni vodka pasta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little spot by the river. The food tasted authentic and was full of flavor. The service was amazing as well. Would definitely recommend. read more

Had a solid dinner here, good atmosphere, and not a chain. GF pasta was tasty, burrata app was very good, just couldn't get past the poor service at the bar. May have been a rookie bartender or over extended bar back that was assisting....primary bartender was great, he was just so busy. Manager needs to step away from the (slow as can be) hostess station and help out his struggling team. read more

Nonnina - Bar top seating - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came to Nonnias on a Friday night with my friends for the first time, and it wasn't the best, but it was good. We ordered many different items off the menu, and here's what I thought. To start, we got the appetizer Eggplant Al Forno - it was my favorite!! The eggplant pieces are really thin and crispy! We also ordered Brussels sprouts and herbed potatoes; both lacked flavors, and we wouldn't get them again. For our main entrees, we ordered rigatoni vodka, Margherita Pizza, ravioli with vodka sauce, bucatini, and spaghetti. My favorite was the Rigatoni vodka out of everything but also not the best. My friend described all the entrees as "everything was good but missing one thing," that's the best way to describe the food here except the eggplant Al forno. The service, on the other hand, wasn't phenomenal either- we had to keep calling the waiter, ask for refills on our drinks, and just weren't attentive. The restaurant is large and has a ton of seating, but I still recommend making a reservation! The ambiance of the restaurant is dark, semi-loud, and not to mention the chairs aren't comfortable! read more

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We went here for lunch and opted for the prix fixe menu, which included a salad, entrée, and dessert for $25. The salads were good, but vegetarians should note that the Caesar salad contains bacon. The main entrées were tasty, with the meatball spaghetti being more flavorful than the green pasta shown in the photo. The panna cotta was delicious. The restaurant's interior is very cute, and sitting on the terrace offers a beautiful scenic view. read more

Nonnina - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My sister and I visited the city and were looking for a late lunch/ early dinner to eat at last minute with no reservations, we stopped in Nonnina and it did not disappoint. Food was amazing. Ambiance was beautiful. Our waiter was kind . It was a great experience. read more

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The best homemade Italian food in River North! Aggressive Happy Hours (3-6 pm; 8pm - close). Bartenders are the most professional and friendly and the staff are very knowledgeable and nice! Cozy and cute authentic Italian restaurant. Great for groups and date night alike! Huge bonus - pet friendly! read more

We absolutely loved this anniversary dinner on 12/13/24, I just totally forgot to do a review. The mocktails really good, steak was amazing but the pasta was okay at best. Dessert was great and the staff were so sweet to give us the champagne to celebrate our 2yr. Also the the place is so cute during holiday season, the hosts took some nice photos for us too! read more

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My friends and I came here to try their restaurant week menu! The selection was pretty big compared to most of the participating restaurants. We each ordered different items and shared them with the table. The service was great as the server came by numerous times to check up on us  What we ordered:  Burrata: Best out of the appetizers. I love burratas and this one was great with the truffle oil Meatball: pretty bland Cauliflower: tasted ok  Carbonara: tasted ok as well. the portion was pretty small Ravioli: did not like this one as much. The sauce was runny and it wasn't too flavorful Cannoli: delicious but very mini Sorbetto: really enjoyed this dessert. the pear-sage sorbet was not overly sweet and it was refreshing Overall, I will try other entrees on the menu if I were to visit again read more

Nonnina - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I found Nonnina while I was searching for places with Restaurant Week deals and came with hubby on a Friday afternoon for lunch for $25. I started off with burrata (truffle infused burrata, shaved speck, asparagus, pickled mushroom, frisee) and chose the seabass (pan roasted seabass, fregola, artichokes, mushrooms, spinach, marsala glaze) as my entree. For dessert I had the panna cotta (Nutella flavored eggless custard, shaved chocolate, fresh berries). The burrata was great (I've never had a burrata I didn't like) and the seabass was buttery and flavorful. However, it didn't seem to pair that well with the artichokes since it had this overpowering sour flavor. The panna cotta was a light and refreshing way to finish the meal. Overall, I think the Restaurant Week lunch menu was a great deal and this was an interesting find. read more

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I had dinner at Nonnina last night and enjoyed the Caesar salad, Cabernet Sauvignon, and orecchiette. It was a great size. I didn't leave hungry! I also enjoyed the focaccia with oil and balsamic vinegar. Service was good and the ambience was lively and great for a Friday night! read more

Nonnina - Orecchiette - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful dinner at this lovely little Italian restaurant! Nice ambiance, great cocktails and an excellent chicken Parmesan.

Very cute ambiance for this Italian place! We did the Chicago Restaurant Week lunch menu on the weekend! It was a very nice deal, especially to be offered in the weekend, but the portions of everything are on the smaller side so don't expect it to be super filling. The appetizers were a good size and great. I enjoyed the Burrata salad. For the entrees, as others have mentioned the pasta is very Al dente so don't get it unless you enjoy chewy pasta. Otherwise the carbonara and ravioli were good. My only complaint is the ravioli (3 small ravioli) was noticeably smaller portions than everything else and especially than the meat/fish dishes. This seems unfair as it's the only vegetarian option and not as filling to begin with and probably cheaper to make based on ingredients. The dessert was FANTASTIC - still thinking about the refreshing sorbet and delicious panna cotta. We had a couple brunch drinks and they were good too. Service was nice and they let us sit a while. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed eating here. We had a beautiful walk on the river, then headed over for our reservation. First off, the free bread is reason enough to come back. It was so soft and the flavor on top was delicious. Then, we with the sausage and peppers appetizer. I enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would! For mains, I had the carbonara which was one of the better ones I've had. My partner got the orecchiette and he really liked it. Also, our server was great and super friendly. I will definitely be returning to eat here! read more

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*happy dance from my taste buds* We went to Nonnina with my team on a company work trip. It was a suggestion from my boss and his wife... let me tell you, it didn't disappoint. The location is central to downtown and convenient to locate when you're out walking around. The atmosphere of the place itself is a quaint, casual, upscale vibe, but not enough to feel deterred from being a patron. They have a wonderful outside covered patio section that I did love. The service was absolutely incredible with not a second gone by without a full water or iced tea. She made wonderful suggestions of her favorites and the specials and it was very nice to have some guidance because it all looked great. We got the beef carpaccio, calamari, and then Caesar salads to start. When they say a "crisp" Caesar salad... you'd think Nonnina invented it. The beef carpaccio had a wonderful taste to it and the crisp ravioli to accompany it was the perfect balance. Now let's get the the REAL review... the carbonara... might've paralyzed my taste buds from joy. What an exceptional hand crafted noodle and balance of pancetta on the sauce. Every single bite was a joy... and of course the egg on top (the pictures don't lie). I will be here again. I have to have that carbonara. It was a top 3 Italian experience for me, ever. read more

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Update: I came back to Nonnina a year later, and the Vodka Rigatoni is where it's at! Probably one of the best vodka pastas I've had in my lifetime. I am still not a fan of the bread, and the service was OK this time around... I would definitely come back just for the rigatoni though lol read more

Nonnina - Rigatoni*** - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you want an average sandwich that takes 30 minutes to make... this place is for you. If you don't always want to receive the correct order.... this place is also for you. Maybe don't order the hot sandwiches... that seems to be where the problems lie. As someone who worked for years in a toasted panini shop, it shouldn't take this long to prepare one sandwich for the price/quality that you receive. read more

I absolutely loved my experience at Nonnina. It has such a cozy, mom-and-pop, family-owned Italian feel that makes you instantly comfortable. It's such a great a hidden gem right in River North. The food was incredible; the oysters were super fresh, and the rigatoni was easily a standout. They also had some really great wellness drinks that were a fun, refreshing touch. Such a special spot I'll definitely be coming back to! read more

The experience at Nonnina was incredible! First, the atmosphere was beautiful. We were seated in the sunroom area, and it was filled with the most amazing flowers. While parts of the restaurant seemed louder, the area we were in was perfect. I wish I could recall our server's name, but he was excellent regardless! He was able to make recommendations, and he was attentive. I don't prefer servers to check in too frequently, but also don't want to be neglected. Thankfully neither of these scenarios was the case. As for the food and drinks: INCREDIBLE. We had the Pumpkin Spice Martini and the Espresso Martini. I love espresso martinis in general, but the one at Nonnina was smooth. If I lived in Chicago, I'd be here often just for that. Our food was absolutely delicious. My partner is of Italian heritage, and he can be quite snobby when it comes to Italian food. We both were amazed at how fresh the ingredients were, and we enjoyed every bite. I do plan to return whenever I am in the Chicago area! read more

Nonnina - Where we were seated. Absolutely magical! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So good!! A little pricey by the end of the meal but very good drinks, food & dessert. Highly recommend starting with happy hour at the bar then moving to dinner at a table. Don't skip dessert, the cannoli's had great pistachio flavor but the almond cake is amazing! read more

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Was seated right away, service was fast and friendly. I had the butternut squash gnocchi. It had a significant sage flavor. It has a brown butter sauce, pieces of butternut squash, and corn. Overall, I liked this dish! My friend had the vodka rigatoni and enjoyed it! The portion sizes were perfect! read more

Nonnina - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The meatball sauce was too salty. We also had the chicken Parm in the oxtail Ragu. Prefer RPM ITALIAN all around.