Cute place my husband and I like to go for brunch. It makes us feel like we are overseas on a summer lunch date even when we are here on the east bay haha. Jon-- the owner is super sweet. Get the window seat on a sunny day where they open it up fully. I think more than anything, their ambiance is perfect. read more

Nonni's Bistro - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

So good! I ordered the Williams breakfast pot and this is now one of my favorite breakfast dishes ever. Super flavorful and delicious. I got mine with over easy eggs and someone else in my party got them scrambled. I would definitely come back just for this. We also got the chiccone- I didnt try it but the fries were nice and crispy. I ordered a caramel latte and it was very good! The staff here are very friendly. It was a nice start to our morning. This restaurant is located on Main Street in Pleasanton. We came here on a Saturday morning while the farmers market was going on, so it was a bit busy but we were still seated quickly. They have tables outside as well. read more

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It wasn't bad, but for the price and the hype, I thought it would've been a better experience, both food and vibe wise. The space was cramped. They had the AC going but at the same time the windows were opened, so there were pesky flies that just didn't leave us alone. The food wasn't bad, but it also didn't inspire another visit. read more

Nonni's Bistro - Spanish Omelette - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I come here often but ventured out and tried something new! The chicken sandwich with roasted peppers, onions and cheese. My side was the chicken soup. Both were packed with incredible flavor. I didn't add pepper or salt! I am going to keep coming back and working my way through the menu ! read more

Nonni's Bistro - Chicken sandwich with side of soup - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Exquisite service! From the moment we walked through the door until we left. This is the place to come for a birthday. They made it unique and memorable. Our first time trying SCANDINAVIAN and we'll be back! Definitely start your meal off with The Thor which is an assortment of Scandinavian appetizers. The rolls were served hot and were a bit dense, still delicious. Our group tried the French onion soup, Lemon Pecorino Chicken, Grilled Fresh Salmon and Grilled Barramundi entrees. Fresh food, beautifully displayed, and wonderful flavors. Inside and outside seating. Dessert was the MARZIPAN ICE CREAM ROLL and it was phenomenal and is recommended. Overall a lovely experience and we left full and extremely happy. Thank you tremendously for making my grandmothers 93rd birthday so special! read more

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Cute restaurant, they have outdoor and indoor seating. I love the ambiance of the restaurant its spacious for a group like we were of 20 but still small on the inside. All the servers were very friendly and attentive and came fast if we needed them. The lemon drop is delicious! The baked Oysters was ehh ill skip next time. I ordered the bistro steak salad & the steak was cooked perfectly! My group really enjoyed their meals and they had lots of different options if you're wanting something casual like a burger, vegetarian, seafood etc. Definitely must try if in the area! read more

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Eating on Main Street in Pleasanton, CA is an experience, so many great restaurants! We were all up in Castro Valley (my wife and her sister & brother as well as their associated spouses) for family issues and wanted to celebrate all of us bring together. Her brother made the reservations at Nonni's and it did not disappoint us. A wide choice of entrees made it perfect for this diverse group. My wife had the Salmon and I had the Steak & frittes. Both were delicious, moist, cooked to perfection and well priced. Nonni's is quaint and charming with both inside and outside dining. I was impressed with their selection of beers which included some interesting Icelandic beers. All in all a great experience. read more

I went to Nonni's for brunch and it was very nice. It was too packed and we were seated quickly. It was a nice day and we were able to get a table on the patio. We got the bottomless mimosas and they had a few options. Very tasty. I also got a latte because of course I did. The food was good. French toast was perfect but I probably wouldn't get the omelette again. It was filled with smoked salmon spinach and it was a bit much read more

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As a Pleasanton resident, I have been to Nonni's many times over the years as it's my favorite restaurant. When my sisters in law recently visited from the Midwest, we knew that we would go to Nonni's for a special birthday lunch. It was so fun to view Nonni's through "fresh" eyes. My SILs were completely charmed by the atmosphere, the excellent service, and owner/chef Jon's attention. Jon greeted us upon arrival, checked in during our lunch, and offered SIL Nancy, the bday girl, a dessert, accompanied by singing staff, bubbles, and a sparkler candle. Nancy felt so special! All 4 of us loved our lunches (pesto pasta with salmon, fish pot, chicken club), and the chocolate lava cake w/ vanilla gelato was delicious. Everything was fresh and presented beautifully! We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience, and my SILs are still talking about it! read more

Rounding up from 3.5 stars When we previously visited Nonnis for brunch, I noticed they had mussels and frites on the menu, and I pledged to return for those. This visit, I ordered the mussels and frites, along with an einstok white ale, which went very well with my lunch. I would have preferred some kind of Belgian brew, but there was nothing available. The mussels were in a thin broth, and the frites came with a tasty aioli. There was so much broth left over that I asked for some bread, but all they had was sourdough toast which really didn't work well when soaked in broth. They should have some kind of crusty bread available with this dish. Still, everything was cooked well, and the broth had an excellent flavor. I sat on the side of the building, on a Saturday afternoon just after midday. It was fun to watch the Pleasanton passers-by. read more

Nonni's Bistro - Mussels and frites. - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came with friends for dinner - what a surprise; fresh baked rolls started off the evening, along with an appetizer of carpaccio, a Cesar salad & a house salad. Then came some French onion soup, with a veggie sandwich, some fries to boot. 2 orders of the beef stroganoff & the wild mushroom ravioli. The ravioli were heavenly, the beef stroganoff was delicious via the consumers & the French onion soup smelled spectacular. Service was on point, from being seated, ordering the food to the wait staff who bring out the food, all executed timely. The ambiance is homey, small restaurant. Will return as those ravioli's will be calling me soon. read more

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Cute little restaurant in downtown Pleasanton. We came around 9:30 on a Sunday morning and were seated right away on the patio out front. The oat milk latte had a weird sweet aftertaste (did not order any syrups). It didn't hit the spot caffeine wise either. To eat, I ordered the William's breakfast pot. It was HUGE. Two people could definitely share this. I loved the bits of bacon and the scrambled eggs on top were pretty good. The potatoes inside tasted a little sweet and earthy, which didn't sit well with me. Definitely a pricey breakfast too for subpar food and drinks. read more

Nonni's Bistro - William's Breakfast Pot and oat milk lattes. - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A friend and I actually had plans to go somewhere else down the street but when we arrived, they were closed for an inspection. My friend spotted Nonni's and said "this spot looks cozy" so we went with her intuition and gave it a try. It was around 2 PM on a Friday and we were seated immediately. The place was small and cozy, but very welcoming and comfortable. It was clean and bright. The staff were very quick to attend to us and very friendly. Dining here was very reminiscent of how dining out used to be...no app, small but attentive wait staff, family owned/run type of vibe. We really enjoyed the food. It's the menu is all around American dining. We were served fresh baked rosemary dinner rolls with butter to start off - they were warm and chewy and delicious! We decided to split the cheeseburger with a side of French onion, soup, and the fish hot pot. We also ordered a side of fries. The food arrived quickly and was hot. The burger was really good. We ordered it medium well and I would say it came more on the well done side as there was no pink. It was served a very soft ciabatta and the mayonnaise/sauce was tasty but not overpowering. We went for a simple, traditional cheeseburger with cheddar and nothing fancy, no extras. The Fish hot pot was good, but I wasn't that excited that they used salmon as the fish of the day. I think it would've been better with a delicate whitefish, but overall it was a comfort dish on a cold, rainy day. The tomato broth was prepared and seasoned well. The French onion soup was good too and their fries were pretty addicting! All in all I would recommend this spot for some good comforting bites. And, I didn't find them to be too pricey for the serving size... We were pleased, and our bellies were full. read more

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I got a chance to visit Nonni's on Main Street in Pleasanton again last night before a show. What a pleasant Street we arrive without a reservation and we're quick seated on a Friday night Ban our server got out some grilled oysters first and then I had a salad as well as the lamb chops. Everything was delicious right down to my chamomile tea all four of us were very pleased with not only Our meal in the life basement but also the service and the environment is spectacular. I highly recommend ! read more

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Came here after doing a 5K. It was small cute restaurant. We ate outside. I got the Scandinavian. I was a Smoked Salmon Benedict. It was very delicious. The eggs were perfect. I would consider coming back again for breakfast. read more

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It was only ok for me, I wanted to like it but the food and service was just blah for me. Orders the char boiled eggs with the hamburger patty and bangers, nothing special about it. read more

This place seems to be one of the local favorites. It was hustling and bustling with a constant turnover, but the staff was so relaxed and nice that you barely noticed. The food was exceptional. It was large portioned and was so delicious without being heavy feeling. I liked that they had a NA beer option because that was just perfect with the lamb. The signs in the bathroom were cute and helped give a little chuckle. read more

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Came on a Sunday so we thought it would be a bit of a wait but we were sat right away. The service was fine not great not bad. They have a great bottomless mimosas and they are bigger glasses for bottomless than the regular mimosas. We tried the Benedict's and they were fine nothing special. Fruit was good and fresh so that was nice. I came for the bourbon French toast and was disappointed I expected tons of flavor but they were just ok the syrup helped a bit but I was looking for more flavor after reading the description. It is pretty busy and it can get noisy as the tables inside are a bit closer together. It's a smaller space inside. The price to me for the food and taste was just not worth it. I did love the mimosas and will be back for those! read more

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Stopped by downtown Pleasanton during "Weekends on Main" street fest, the road closed to vehicles creating a lovely and inviting atmosphere filled with adorable shops and eateries. Among this is Nonni's Bistro which was by far the most captivating establishment on the block this past Sunday. Gunhild Carling was performing live music during dinner time, that could be heard from afar, unique renditions of songs like Hello Dolly! as well as her classic march through the crowd with band members playing their instruments to the tune of When the Saints Go Marching In. The seating here is a bit tight, but they made it work. The musicians actually walked out into the street (Main Street closed to traffic for the street fest), and still squeezed themselves through the tables inside. She even took song requests from guests. I say it time and time again, Gunhild Carling is a remarkable performer, and I never get tired of her shows. Plus I think she performs at Nonni's regularly, her beautiful artwork is even displayed on the wall. No surprise, it was a full house both inside and outdoors when I came by this past weekend for dinner. I sat at the bar (it's small with only four seats), and the restaurant had its storefront windows opened up so guests could enjoy the live entertainment from inside too. Service was great as well. Staff was friendly and accommodating, and there were ample employees running around helping customers. I didn't encounter any unreasonable wait times, even with how busy the place was. For food, I ordered the croque madam with french onion soup as the side. The soup was delish, with the sweetness of caramelized onions in the savory broth, combined with the nutty flavor from the melted layer of cheese on top, it was yummy. The sandwich was even better, large in size, filled with thick slices of ham and lots of melted cheese, a runny egg on top, and flavorful toast that somehow stayed crisp on the bottom through my entire meal, with the taste of crispy cheese at the edges. Wow, I think I found my new favorite dish! read more

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2.5 Stars The service and the interior of the restaurant were great! Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and helpful, answering all our questions about the menu. The food however, was very disappointing. With the price point and high quality energy of the restaurant we expected the food to be much better. First the bread and butter. While shaped like a beautiful rose, the butter was quite hard and difficult to spread. The rolls were warm and soft but not as flavorful as I would have expected. We got the baked oysters to start, and they were the worst thing about the meal by far. Once you finished the delicious toasted cheese on top, the oyster tasted like feet. They were wayy too fishy, and seemed quite old. For dinner I ordered the Penne Pasta, which came hot but lacked any real flavor outside of the basic tomato sauce. The parm did not melt at all into the pasta, and I could have done better by grating my own at home. My partner got the lamb. Which originally caused confusion, as we had two different prices for it on our menus. His stated it was $26 while mine had it at $49. With these vastly different prices we asked the waiter, who informed us that the more expensive price was the new "lamb chops" while his was the old "lamb patty." They were able to give him the original version which we appreciated. The lamb was a bit overcooked but otherwise he enjoyed his meal. The drinks were delicious, and they had a wide variety to choose from! With the cost of the meal, the food did not measure up. However, the waiter and the drinks were great! read more

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The best European inspired restaurant in the area! Our favorites: French onion soup & goat cheese crepe. Their Mimosa pitcher is awesome! Great vibe and ambience. Staff is always prompt and courteous. Live music on Sundays. Nonnis is definitely a gem in the beautiful Pleasanton downtown! read more

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Nonni's Bistro was the parent choice for their anniversary dinner and what a solid choice it was. The service and hospitality is topnotch and the live music elevates the ambiance. We all had various items and I had a scrumptious pork chop. Everything on my plate was delicious. read more

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Visited for a weekday lunch and was quickly greeted with a friendly welcome. Small, simple menu and ordered: :: Seasonal Fish Pot - this was delicious with salmon, mussels, shrimp in a tomato-based broth similar to a cioppino which I love. The accompanying garlic-cheese toast was perfect! :: Filetto Sandwich - grilled beef sirloin with onion, mushrooms caramelized onions, greens, aioli on ciabatta - tender pieces of beef and yummy Service was friendly and efficient. Place is cozy and cute with outdoor parklet for dining. Will have to visit for dinner and the live music. read more

Nonni's Bistro - Seasonal Fish Pot with garlic cheese toast - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Perhaps it's just ignorance, but i can't believe there's an Imperial Japanese rising sun flag displayed in a restaurant like this in the big 26. For those who don't know (and hopefully the management is among this crowd) the rising sun flag for East and Southeast Asians is equivalent to Slavs seeing the certain German flag and symbol from the 30s and 40s read more

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Delightfully charming. Excellent menu with kind personalized service. Open air seating to the street is reminiscent of small town European summers. Completely worth getting off the freeway for a slower paced experience. read more

Love this cute bistro in Pleasanton downtown . Their weekend brunch is a staple for the locals and is always a delight . The seafood heavy Nordic menu has some great selections for non meat eaters as well . The steak fries , cioppano are crowd pullers for sure so is their steamed mussels and the chicken club sandwich . Great brunch& lunch spot for sure read more

Nonni's really is a gem! The food was straight forward but exciting! There were three or four things on the menu I wanted to try but was very satisfied with my choices. The staff was excellent. The location was perfect for outdoor eating or an afternoon stroll after. There is street parking. It was very clean. read more

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I love their seasonal specials. I tend to order something different whenever I come here. Staff are friendly and combs your table when grabbing finished plates. Very cozy, and can get loud if it's busy. Cocktails are great here too. read more

This restaurant is very unique in it setting. The restaurant has an inside dining that feels like you are eating outdoors. The front windows fully open. They also have outside dining. Pleasanton has many great restaurants. This is one we have forgotten about and decided we need to reintroduce Nonni's into our restaurants that we frequent often. The food was delicious, the very friendly and very professional, the owner was very welcoming and the live music was excellent. Live music are on Fridays and Sunday evenings. We started out with cocktails, our dinners were: cobb salads, mushroom ravioli and hamburger. All were yummy. Please do give Nonni's Bistro a try in Pleasanton. read more

Nonni's Bistro - I was admiring the butter rosette that came with the delicious bread - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We were with a large group (10 people) and the service was perfect. They were totally on it from the minute we arrived. We shared some tasty appetizers, had wine and some great cocktails. One small odd thing was the music which was very eclectic (a Spotify playlist maybe?) but songs would change abruptly. Small thing. More importantly, the food was fantastic. I had a white fish (that I'd never heard of...similar to a branzino maybe?) that was perfectly prepared and had me practically licking the plate. Looking forward to going back with just my wife so I can take it all in again. Food was great but the hospitality was the star. That's not something we see very often and we loved it. I took a picture of their trademark butter rose but I see that there are already dozens here so I'll refrain. read more

Our favorite brunch or weekend lunch place - the food is fresh, amazing and the service is truly a standout! You are treated with a family-like genuine warmth - the place, people and the food all reflect the same genuine care read more

Nonni's Bistro - William's Pot - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Bad service. Bad drinks. Bad food. Flies. Overpriced. Need I say more. Menu says no substitutions. Asked to have a piece of lettuce on my sandwich... was told they don't have lettuce?! Then asked someone else and magically got lettuce....Don't order the chicken sandwich or anything for that matter you will have food poisoning. read more

Came here after the Pleasanton Run for Education! Gotta say the ambiance was nice. Very cute interior. Service was very quick but with that being said, we were rushed. They took us as a "walk-in" but let us know we only had about 1 hour and 20 minutes to dine. So I did feel like I couldn't really enjoy my time with friends. The food was pretty tasty, can't say it was bad at all! But I wouldn't say it was anything spectacular. I would say decent portion for price. I would come back and try some other dishes. The coffee was good though, brewed very well. read more

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Cute little restaurant in downtown Pleasanton, my friends and I weren't super hungry so decided to go with the cup of soup and roasted vegetable sandwich. While they both were looking forward to the French onion soup, I'm not a fan so tried their root vegetable soup, which was delicious. The roasted vegetable sandwich was a healthy size so after eating half I had to take leftovers home and had it with an egg the next morning. Staff was friendly and the owner or manager said thanks and goodbye when we left. read more

Nonni's Bistro - Roasted vegetable sandwich - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

It was 100 degrees outside. By the time I parked and walked a few blocks to the restaurant, I was hot and needed some water. It was 12:30 and the place was hopping. The tables inside are placed pretty close to each other. I actually could not get into my chair as there was someone right behind me so we had to move the table over. Our kind server brought us small glasses of ice water and left us a carafe of water with mint inside. It was refreshing and hit the spot. The menu is large and varied with breakfast items like pancakes, french toast, omelettes, benedicts as well as some healthy alternatives. We both ordered the chiccone (chicken) sandwich with no onions. It's a grilled chicken breast with roasted red peppers, onions and jack cheese on a ciabatta bun. You have a choice of fries, salad or soup and we both decided on the salad with their basil vinaigrette. The greens were fresh and crisp and the vinaigrette was delicious and light. We expected the restaurant to be busy since it was a Saturday and a short distance from the Farmer's Market. We had a very pleasant meal even though people were bustling around us. We could chat comfortably and we both thoroughly enjoyed our flavorful lunches. They also have outside dining in front of the restaurant. read more

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The ambiance, the service, the food, all of it was top notch! We had great service from beginning to end of our dinner. The service was impeccable and friendly, and the whole place is very classy and welcoming. We sat outside and had heaters above us and they offered us blankets if we got cold. We picked out a very good Cab Franc from Steven Kent, and it was excellent and went well with our beef stroganoff. The best part of the dinner was the house salad! It had an amazing dressing on it. We met the owner and he was so friendly and welcoming and gave us a gift at the end of our dinner, the amazing salad dressing! We will go back for sure and try out other things on the menu. Thank you for the excellent service and food! read more

Nonni's Bistro - Stroganoff! Delish! - Modern European Near Me - Pleasanton, California

$25 for 2 eggs. bacon. potatoes. That is crazy. wife had an omelette and a diet coke. Total bill with tip $75. Insane.

Felt like sitting outside sipping some cocktails so I looked up and found this spot. Service was friendly but food did not meet my expectation. French onion soup was bland and duck dish was so overpriced. Nice part was there was live band for you. read more

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One of my favorite places. Food is always fresh, drinks are good and the atmosphere is great. I have only been here for breakfast and lunch and plan to do a dinner reservation soon. Everyone working here is nice and attentive, including the owner, who offered a great sauce for my breakfast meal one time. read more

Service is the worse ever. They take your order for drink and food quickly. They served the drink ok. Took a very long time for my meal. Had to ask 4 times to get a glass of ice. I wanted another glass of wine but waiting an hour and a half, no one came to ask me Or ask if we wanted the bill. Had to go inside to get it and they never came to collect. Really bad. read more