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Food was amazing. Drink was great. Service was A1. Especially since it was our first time, our server definitely helped us out. Ambiance was a vibe. Music was on 1. Hit after hit and they have arcade games!¡ Will be going back in the near future.
The pizza is great as expected. But the dish that keeps us coming back is the wings. They are a must try. Great bar buzz. 10/10.
Tried the Meat Head pizza and a sandwich called "Da Bomb." I wanted to order some wings, but at $15 for 6 wings, I passed this time. The menu has a decent selection of foods. The location is great, and the ambiance is cool and retro with background music. Inside, there is no TV at the bar, but they do have a few games you can play. The place itself has a cool retro vibe that anyone will like. The pizza was great fresh and hot. It's a thin crust, kind of greasy, but no big deal. It was great until about the middle part, where it started tasting a little too salty, so I stopped there but it's still good. The sandwich, though, I highly recommend. It's full of flavor and very tasty. I didn't get anything to drink, but people around me all had some nice looking drinks. Overall, the vibe inside is great. The pizza was okay, but the sandwich was the best. Great place to visit if you're a pizza lover definitely get the sandwich. the pizza $25 sandwich $18 Total about $47
So we visited this place, Nonna's because my husband wanted some pizza. And he loves thin crust pizza. You cannot get any thinner than their pizza. And it is delicious. But the first time we went in looking for pizza and we saw the menu we had to order the Osso Buco. You just hit it with a fork and it falls apart. It was so tasty and so tender. They had it sitting on polenta it was incredible. I got the mushroom risotto. That was really good. I love risotto and it had such good flavor and texture. Our little waitress Andrea, was so sweet. If you come in, ask for her, she was so accommodating and so helpful. And we went back a second time and we got the pizza. We got to do it half-and-half and it fed four of us. We also got the Badda Bing Wings. They were so good. Very crispy. We got the garlic and vinaigrette dip with the bread. That was really good, but it had big chunks of garlic in it. I loved the mozzarella sticks. They were huge and you get five of them. My picture only shows three because they couldn't wait for me to get a picture of it. They had to take them. And let me tell you that cheese was so light. Usually when I get mozzarella sticks it's thick and it's gummy and no these were delicious and big. For dessert the first time I tried the orange dream cheesecake. Which was like an orange dream sickle with a sugared orange peel on top. Yum. My husband got the big old brick of chocolate cake. It took him two days to eat it it was so good. Then on the second day, we got the potato chip chocolate chip cookie. You talk about sweet and salty and savory. And it was loaded with chocolate chips. So good. The parking is a little small, but if you can get in here, you need to go visit them. It's such a cute quirky looking little place. They have good wines and beers on tap. I got the last bottle of a very good Cabernet from Mexico. But definitely definitely worth the trouble to go see this place.
My boyfriend took me here for a date night last Saturday. Neither of us had been before so we really didn't know what to expect. I'm already a fan of the food at Toasted Coconut so I figured it couldn't be bad. To start, we ordered the mozzarella sticks because our server said they're one of the restaurant's most popular items. They came with both a regular marinara and a spicy marinara. The spicy one wasn't really my favorite taste wise but the regular marinara was delicious. And the cheese pull on those mozzarella sticks was CRAZYYYYY! I see why they're popular. For our mains, we shared a buffalo chicken pizza and an order of the potato gnocchi. Honestly the pizza was large enough that we probably didn't need the gnocchi but we wanted to try a few different dishes. Their pizzas come in a thin crispy crust and are cut into squares which I actually loved because you don't end up feeling overly stuffed from all the bread. The buffalo chicken pizza was super tasty. The buffalo sauce had a nice kick and was super tangy! The potato gnocchi was also fantastic. It came in a pesto sauce with goat cheese which is always a winning combination for me. The flavors worked so well together and the gnocchi itself was so freaking soft and pillowy. The service was okay. Our server was attentive at the beginning but once the food arrived we didn't see much of her until we flagged her down to bring the check. Nothing terrible but it definitely was not memorable. What really stood out to me was the atmosphere. The space is super hip with dim lighting, cool decor, and great music playing. The vibe alone makes it worth visiting! Overall, we had a great meal and a really fun date night. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!
My love for Nonno's has no words, but here goes. Just know that I love tavern style, cracker thin crust. If I had a date night here, I'd make sure to lady and the tramp the mozzarella sticks every single time. It's just that fucking good. Add a little drizzle of ranch for that oomph or a dibble dabble of marinara and have a dance. Get it every time. The fungus among us has flavors that marry so well, that it's orgasmic. Definitely not for the weak. You'd need a palate cleanser after each slice. But it's just that good. Trust. Easily the top flavor that I've ever had in my life. Not into the fungus among us, no worries. You can't go wrong with the meat head or the wise guy. mwuah good ole crispy edges, perfectly portioned greasy pepperoni cup, on a cracker thin crust. The seasonal cheesecake is so good, that I think about it all the fucking time. All. The. Time. The vibes of Nonno's brings you back to the 90s of the Pizza Hut commercials of seated family dinners at the restaurant, but with breadsticks and pizza. Oh, and there's no phone. BUT, you can order online. It's kid friendly, so you gotta tolerate it, or you won't be able to understand the love for Nonno's. They have 4 old school games. pinball, Pac-Man, and a couple I can't think of the top of my head. But you get the gist. The lighting is so nostalgic, that it just hits right. I'd be devastated if Nonno's ever close. I'd lose my fuckin' mind.
Really impressed with everything about this pizzeria. Love the decor, from the Pizza Hut table lights to the arcade games. Everything was very clean. Service wise, one word... amazing. Very nice people. The food, I think I saved the best for last. The salad was very good. One of the better Caesar salads I've had. The pizza, well I rarely eat more than two slices and i demolished my half. The place was so good. Wish I was a local and could bring my kids.
Delicious pizza! We came as a huge group quite late at night with no reservations, so it was so kind of the restaurant to accommodate us. All the pizzas hit! So tasty, perfect for our quick Houston visit
Came in on a wed night and was seated immediately. Dress code: casual, came in gym attire Food 5/5: Ordered the fungus amoung us pizza, chopped salad, wings and bean dip. Everything tasted great, wings were slightly spicy and very savory, probably my favorite tonight. Service 5/5: very friendly and helpful, super knowledgeable about the menu and very professional. Accommodating when we noticed some condensation dripping at our first seat. Ambiance 4/5: rustic Italian wooden feel, quite liked the overall vibes but docked a point for the condensation that dripped down on us at the table we were first seated at, but were quickly shifted to another table when we pointed it out Value 4/5: very good portion sizes for a good price. Overall 4.5/5: very much enjoyed it the 2 times I've been here. Will be back to try other pizza toppings. Great service and food and pretty good ambiance and value Parking: is a nightmare. Small parking lot that is always full as it is shared by a couple other restaurants that are pretty popular
Nonno's was definitely a "no no" for me. The experience started off rough because we waited over 20 minutes before anyone even came to our table. I ordered the mozzarella sticks with ranch, but the ranch never came out. The portion was also pretty small for the price. The service overall was very slow, and while the interior ambiance looked nice, it was so loud inside that it was hard to even have a conversation. I ordered the pepperoni pizza and it took over 30 minutes to come out, and honestly the quality was pretty mediocre compared to other pizza spots I've had. Parking is also difficult since it's very crowded and finding a spot can be a challenge.
All I kept thinking was Why are the chicken wings so good here?? I came here for pizza and left in love with the dang CHIMKIN. The white bean dip was good, mild flavor on the boquerones. Even gave extra chippies. Broccoli pizza was unique and we added the pepperoni for some extra saltiness and protein (this was def the move). Next time might just do a build your own pizza to make a pepperoni garlic situation. Overall I love the crisp tavern style is the Za. Wow the Oreo cheesecake. Nice flame toasted strawberry compote on top. But really Wow the chimkinnnnn!!! See y'all Monday for the chicken happy hour party time
Visited Nonno's Pizzeria while in Houston. The atmosphere was lively but overly loud, making conversation difficult, and the music only added to the noise. The service was inconsistent -- cocktails were slow to arrive, and we were told well after ordering that a Hugo Spritz couldn't be made, which should've been flagged much earlier. We tried a few of their tavern-style pizzas, which were thin and basic, more like a tortilla-style pizza at home and nothing memorable. One pizza with soppressata and mushrooms was especially disappointing, with the soppressata overly oily and a surprise $9 charge for mushrooms that were barely noticeable, bringing a $16 pizza to $29. Overall, a bit overrated and not worth a return visit. Saluti
We were in the area because we had visited the MFAH. I used the good ol' Yelp app and saw this place pop up. I had previously heard of it and knew that I'd eventually have to try it. The decor and atmosphere is awesome. It's very relaxed and has a cool retro feel with the Pizza Hut lamps and the arcade games. The food was so good. I have to come back. I need more of the tavern style pizza. So crispy. So tasty. So perfect. I got the Peter Lambo and it was exactly what I needed. We also got the potatoes appetizer, and we loved it. The garlic sauce was awesome. The bartenders were so awesome and so nice. They know what they're doing with cocktails, because they were really good. I also got to try Malort which everyone said would be really bad, but I'm a rare lover of Malort I guess. Very popular in Chicago. You definitely gotta try it if you come here. All in all, this is awesome. Come here. Now.
7 months ago
Pizza and mozzarella sticks were good, wings could use a sauce or more seasoning. Frozen passion fruit martini 10/10 :) read more
3 months ago
Really enjoyed our dinner at Nonno's. The white bean dip was smooth and flavorful (kid favorite), and the little green saag was such a fun, unexpected dish -- super fresh with great texture. We finished with the cheesecake, which was light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. Can't wait to come back and try the pasta and the "above average cabbage". Great service, cozy vibe, and family friendly. read more
11 months ago
When you charge 22% mandatory gratuity for a large party, that's a no no. When you charge 75 cents to play a 30 year old racing game, Cruisin USA (1994), that's a no no. When you have delicious thin crust pizza, that's Nonno's. There's something about that place this gives good vibes. Not sure if it's the upbeat 90's music, the retro arcade games, or the old Pizza Hut lamps. Either way, I love it! We ordered the meat lovers pizza, fungus among us pizza, and spaghetti and meat balls (all made in house). My favorite was the fungus among us, because the mushroom, grilled onions, fried shallots, and cheese all went so well together. The meat lovers pizza was a nice contrast, which had old world pepperonis and sausage (slightly spicy, so not for kids). The kiddos enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs, but I found the sauce to be a bit too salty and the noodles to be slightly harder that I'm used to. The meatball was great though! Just note that the inside is expected to be slightly pink (we thought it was not fully cooked). Expect to have trouble finding parking. It's a tiny parking lot. If you drive a full size truck or SUV, you'll appreciate your backup camera and distant sensors, because you'll need every inch. We witnessed a truck back up into another truck while trying to get out. Music is loud, but tasteful. We were still able to converse normally. Didn't like how the arcade games were so expensive. Maybe I'm just old now though. Pinball was $1, Rampage was $1.25, Cruisin USA was 75 cents. In comparison, Luna Pizza didn't charge for their retro arcade machine. I think after 10:00 pm, arcade games are free. Service was nice. No complaints here! I did not appreciate being forced to pay 22 percent tip for a large party. It was 3 adults, 2 kids, and one baby. I don't even pay that high of a tip at fine dining restaurants. Overall, I would still recommend this place. Fun vibe and good food! read more
Thin crust pizza, fresh made pasta, and even a few arcade games. It's hard to go wrong with that combination. The pizza crust is super thin but still somehow able to hold its own against all of the delicous toppings. Fungus among us pizza: sauteed/roasted onions and mushrooms have never tasted so good before. This is combo is full of flavor and is delicious. Meat head: pepperoni, sausage, and capicola are classic toppings that do not disappoint. Spaghetti and meatballs: our waitress told us the pasta is all made fresh in house and the difference is certainly noticable. When I cut the meatballs open, I was really concerned because it was pink inside. But then our waitress informed us the meatballs are a mix of really high quality beef and pork and assured us they were fully cooked. Phew! There are a few games around like a racing game and pinball machines. Very fun place for the whole family. read more
1 year ago
Every time we come to Nonno's we have an amazing experience! This is my go to neighborhood restaurant. Bill the manager took such good care of us! The ambiance in here is super cute at night. Perfect for a date night or dinner with the kids (cool selection of vintage pinball machines) decor is perfect feels like we are stepping back in time. Food is ALWAYS 10/10 Peter lambo pizza is my absolute favorite. Cooked to perfection every single time. Cesar salad was delicious it came with anchovies (if your into that) nice little surprise. . Bada bing chicken wings are also always a HIT! Valerie was our server and took such great care of us as well! Thank you so much Nonno's we will always be back read more
Came here on a weeknight and tried their caesar salad, Indian style pizza, chicken piccatta, and N/A spritz. The pizza was excellent, sliced into rectangles, thin and crispy. The salad was a hefty portion, and the cheese was lovely. Chicken was outstanding, super tender and flavorful. The spritz was also great and tasted the same as an alcoholic one. Service was very friendly. Parking is challenging, as their lot is very small, but there is street parking in the surrounding area. Ambiance is old-school casual, with arcade vibes. read more
Finally trying Nonna on a Thursday night and picked up around 6:30. Our online order took about 30 minutes. Walked in and they were busy. I saw a good sized Bar area as well a mini arcade games area. Found out the pick up window is on the right side of the entrance. The Specialty pizzas looked good but we couldn't agree on which one so we ordered a BYO-Wild Mushrooms, Jalapeños and Bocherones. enjoyed the smoke on the mushrooms and the Boquerones were mild and not salty-Very good. Also ordered a cheese which was okay. Crust is thin and for some in our party maybe too thin. Chicago cut slices. The Grandma slices were on the menu but we couldn't order and found out they no longer offer the Ribeye and Veggie slice. (Due to lack of demand). Kind Lady at the pick up counter mentioned the slices might be making a comeback. Service was friendly. Overall, given the price point and hype-ok. read more
My boyfriend and I were on a date night and had just left a concert the other night when we both wanted to grab a quick bite somewhere. Since we were downtown, Nonno's popped up on our search and we decided to give it a try. Having heard that they had won an award for top restaurant in 2023, we were intrigued to try the food! I'm a huge fan of something simple done right so I was hoping that they were just as good as other reviews were saying! When we arrived, we were greeted by a host. This was about 11PM and they close at midnight. We were seated and provided menus quickly for us to be able to look at what Nonno's had to offer. After talking through the menu, our server came by to ask us how we were and if we were ready to order appetizers. We both said we were interested in just ordering the pizza so he explained to us how their pizza's worked as far as specials to making custom ones. We decided to go with the special Maui Wowee and an order of cacio pepe since I wanted to try some pasta. Our server asked if we wanted to have it all out at the same time which we said that was fine and then we also had drinks. The Pasta was perfectly cooked with a nice bite to the noodles, the sauce was perfect. The pizza was absolutely delicious. I love a great thin crust with some char and crunch and this had everything I wanted! I don't mind the pizza being cut in squares since it's smaller pieces and easy to eat, but I'd say that there's no crust in the middle pieces which is the best part. I LOVE their ranch dressing. It tastes so fresh and I got some to take home for the left over pizza that we couldn't finish. I'd definitely come back here again for a great pizza and they have tables that can accommodate large parties also! :) read more
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1 year ago
Great pizza and pasta, fun music and pinball. The staff was fun and informative and the wine selection is larger than you would imagine. read more
Wow! This is our new favorite pizza destination! We ordered and deconstructed two amazing thin crust pies. The little green saag pie was the best Indian style pizza we've ever gnoshed. Spiced spinach dip, feta, onion, potato and curry yogurt. The build you own pie we got was just as tasty. Pepperoni and lemon ricotta...who knew this would be this good?! They bake the pie and then use a pastry bag and put florets of lemon ricotta cheese on it....There was a little bit of the green saag left and we let our kids take it home, reluctantly, there was none of the pepperoni with lemon ricotta left. Our son enjoyed a True Anomaly Small Giant draft beer...it was very good....i stole a sip....should have got one of my own. Riley Made us feel at home, the service was as great as the food. The decor and antique video games/pinball machines add to the charm of tthis place. We will be returning and we need to try their sister restaurant located in the other half of this building, Toasted Coconut. read more
Been meaning to check this place out, and finally got the chance last night. It did not disappoint! First of all, they do not take reservations, which worried me a little because of the recent popularity of the restaurant. The website clearly says walk-ins only, but I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived that our party of four was able to be seated immediately. Admittedly we were there at 9 pm on a Friday, but the place was pretty full! We loved the ambiance inside. It has a pizza-nostalgia vibe, with old Pizza Hut chandeliers and dominos lining the bathroom walls. There is a lot of early 90s-style wooden and tile furnishings, a wall of arcade games, a gumball machine, and an antique sound system that all added to the fun atmosphere. The music was a little loud (we had to yell our orders at the waiter), but overall we all really liked it. We had the mozzarella sticks to start, that came with either Hot Larry or Marinara sauce. We chose both, but the Hot Larry sauce was the best! Did have a little kick though. We split three pies between our group so we could try more, and ended up with plenty to take home. The pizzas were Chicago tavern-style, with thin crust and sliced in squares rather than triangular slices. We tried the Wise Guy, Broccoli Garlic, and Maui Wowee pizzas, all of which were pretty good! Very unique pizza combinations offered (with the exception of the Maui Wowee, though still an eccentric one!). Our only slight complaint was that the ricotta on the Broccoli Garlic seemed as though it could use a little salt. We also got to try some cocktails, which were great! We had the Frozen Pornstar Ritas and the Taylor Street Rita, and would recommend both! Great vibe, good food, good drinks, and a late night kitchen?! We will be back! read more
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Saw a post on IG and decided to stop in on a random weekday after work. When I pulled up off Richmond let me say there is not a lot of parking available so if I lived close I'd probably uber. When I walked in the vibe was giving vintage 80s throwback. When I sat at the bar I was immediately greeted then waited about five minutes for a menu. Upon reviewing the menu I noticed this spot didn't have a happy hour. I asked the bartender what items she liked and she was very knowledgeable. Showed her the pizza I wanted and placed an order for a pepperoni and an order of the wings. It had a different type of aioli sauce on it not my favorite. What was crazy was when the pizza came out it want hot and looked as if it had been sitting out for a while. When I asked the bartender she stated that it gets cold because it's a thin crusted pizza. When I tried it I was like it just okay. I feel like she could have offered to remake the pizza but I didn't want to cause an issue because I never know if they might do something to my food. I wanted to mention that if you're a drinker this might not be the spot for you as they have a very limited bar. In total it was $19 pizza, $13 for about five wing dings and maybe $3 for a beer. If I come back I would need to maybe try a fresh pizza and maybe something else on the menu. I was just disappointed. My server was Kate. read more
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We had no trouble getting a table around 7:30 on a Saturday. Ambiance was pleasant, service was friendly. I honestly would just come pack for the drinks, the frozen Negroni and frozen pornstar martini was soo delicious. The pizza was just fine, I think the style just isn't my favorite. If you're a fan of a really thin crust pizza it may be for you. We also ordered the mushroom cavatelli and a turtle cake inspired cheesecake. The cheesecake slice was very generous and it was super rich, definitely ideal to split between 3-4 people lol. The mushroom cavatelli was good too but it was more like an acidic mushroom pasta than a creamy one. Overall a fun experience! read more
9 months ago
6 months ago
DELICIOUS! I went for my birthday. It was about a 30 minute wait (Sunday night), a bit packed, but the service was fast and the pizza was superb. I created my own with garlic, jalapeno, and banana peppers, & ordered mozzarella sticks. I will say I didn't enjoy the smoky marinara sauce that it came with. As for the pizza, I had leftovers for an entire week, and the crust was very thin and crispy, yet not burnt (a mistake many pizza places succumb to). I would visit again, just accommodate for the lengthy wait you are likely to face for seating. read more
4 months ago
Nonno's is in the same parking lot as the toasted coconut. It can get very busy so just to be on the safe side, avoid the parking lot and do street parking lol. We got the short rib noodles that they had put on the menu that day. Absolutely amazing. Didn't know that they had a reverse happy hour sort of special going when we got there so we got wings at a very heavily discounted price. We also got the caesar salad which comes with anchovies and is probably one of my faves in all of Houston. The drinks are just as strong as they are delicious. read more
10 months ago
What a fun place!! Love the lighting, the games, ambiance overall. We popped over after watching the Texans game at the bar next door. there was an hour~ wait and we politely asked if they could text us when our table was ready and the hosts were accommodating about that! We stopped at Toasted for quick beverage and then back to Penny Whistle before our table was ready. Ordered to share between 6 people: Two Caesar salads Mozz sticks with spicy marinara Bread and garlic confit Maui pizza Wise guy pizza Side of jalapeños and side of ranch ($1-2 up charge for each) Our waiter Jairo was great. I'm sure he could tell I had been over served but was a great waiter the entire time. They sadly don't carry any of the Nobies famous desserts just cheesecake lol I wanted to love this food but I didn't. Nothing wow'd me immensely. I had been wanting to come for awhile cause this has been the year for pizza in Houston forreal and I've heard great things read more
8 months ago
I had seen this place pop up on my fyp for a hot minute. Was finally able to try it and did not disappoint. The inside is very retro. Service is great. Very welcoming staff. They also make very good recs as to what you'd like. We ended up getting the all beefed up pizza and it was really good and rich. The wings have such a good flavor to them. Can't wait to come back. read more
We've always been a fan of Nobie's and Toasted Coconut and have been regulars for years so we were excited when they announced their new concept! We couldn't wait to see what this team could come up with, especially in a very family friend pizza joint! They specialize in New York tavern style pizza! Think super thin cracker like crust! We came shortly after they opened and didn't have any issues snagging a table. The interior was very simple but reminded me of the 80s.. with the subway tiles. There's a small arcade area for the kiddos.. and there's always karaoke-able songs playing! I hear their arcade games are going FREE soon! I believe drinks are all wine based or pre-mixed. Now the food.. I was super duper excited to see a small selection of house made pastas on the menu as well as the pizzas! I love love love Nobie's pasta! They didn't disappoint here either! We had the mozzarella sticks, gooey mozzarella that pulls out to arms length after that first bite :) paired with a spicy marinara sauce (don't worry, they also have a regular option if spice isn't for you). The Caesar salad was crisp and delish, with a light anchovy on top! The pastas are to die for and there is a rotation of different selections each night. The Mowweee Wowwee was flavorful with spam and those jalapeños! Mushroom Risotto was delish! Lean Green was interested. Had lots of seeds and wasn't my favorite but I know lots of people like it. Cacio e Pepe and the bolognese are staples on the menu as well. Excellent service and great music selection. They don't take reservations and seems like they're getting popular so on busy weekends, expect a good wait! Love the addition to the area! read more
9 months ago
Love love loved Nonno's! Went with a couple friends on Friday night not realizing how cute/cool of a place it was - vibes were high!! There was about a 45 min wait but we went during peak dinner rush on a Friday so that's expected, so we just grabbed a few stools at the bar and it was perfect. Every single staff member from hostess to bartenders to servers were amazing - so friendly and checked on us often! We ordered some beer and espresso martinis while we waited and they were able to transfer our tab over to our table which I really liked. For apps we went with the crispy potatoes and mozzarella sticks. Y'all... the cheese pull on the mozz sticks was something out of a cartoon it was so amazing, those were my favorite for sure. For our main we ordered the meat head pizza with ricotta added and it was delicious! 10/10 experience at Nonno's - will 100% be back soon read more
Busy place. Waited 15-20 minutes on a Tuesday night. They don't take reservations. It has an old school tavern feel, with arcade, and vintage Pizza Hut lights. The excellent mix of music is loud, but it also covers people's voices and cackling. I greatly appreciate the music. We ordered the frozen Negroni 4.5/5, Caesar salad 5/5, Meat Head 5/5, a spam and pineapple 4/5. The cracker thin crust is great. Good beer and wine selections. The only reason they did not get 5 stars, my wife's spam pizza for some reason was extremely delayed. They did make it right. No less annoying. read more
The place, the vibes, the food! Phenomenal! .. The service 10/10. The mozzarella sticks were super crispy and cheesy. The wings were very different Italian chili spice but they were really tasty. The potatoes were crispy on the outside soft on the inside. The pizza was exxxtra thin crust and not greasy. The pepperoni was so good. I have to say the pizza is on the smaller side but it's good so it's worth it. The ambiance was so cool and retro. Their playlist was super cool 70s vibes. Will be coming back for sure. read more
Why we keep going back... https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/esquire-best-new-restaurants-2023-este-nonnos-family-pizza-tavern-1/?fbclid=IwAR1pW4HCyKjAgGysNC9DoobaSiie3-MQCpXScrVhOyxBe2JTYBdTTFqG5Bg_aem_AY-qeljYpeyYcDK_RsSUkTbTtfA2Q2wStoQhk8hZc4kK-6xjz7wYoFpUHY6pPC5BmIw read more
My husband has been asking me to try this place for weeks once we saw that the owner's had changed. We were big fans of the food at Toasted Coconut and are always on the hunt for good pizza in Houston. The menu is still under development and they did have 3 pasta options when we went even though the pasta section on the menu is blank. I figure they're testing some things out before finalizing the permanent offerings. We kept our order simple and wanted to try their tavern style and grandma's style pizza. My husband typically loves crispy thin bar pies and was very excited to sample the chicago tavern pie. We went with the meathead and it came out piping hot and gooey. This is an impressively thin pizza with a crunchy cracker-like crust. The two closest options in Houston i would say are Capone's and maybe Tiny Champions. The way they cut it into squares was fun and would definitely be good to share with a group or kids. The quality of the meat was really good, lots of bold flavors. If you are a pepperoni lover, look no further. The grandma style pizza is on a soft foccacia dough and served in big squares, 2-3 people could definitely share a slice as an appetizer. Note this is NOT a sicilian style pie slice but if you want a chewy pillowy slice this is for you. The broccoli slice was a nice light option with some brightness from the lemon but i did feel it was lacking some salt (maybe a sprinkle of parm?). The nonno's style was delish and we loved the bolognese sauce. The interior is really hip and cozy, they nailed the vibe of a modern family pizza place. I do wish they would turn the music down a little (at least for the early dinner crowd) because i did feel it was hard to hear. It was nice to see a lot of small kids and families, they have high chairs available for little ones too! The servers were all wonderful and attentive. We are already planning to come back and try the wings and more items as they "unlock" the menu sections. read more
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