Fantastic Italian restaurant!Food was great, service was great!Very small inside and tight. I felt like I knew everybody’s business from sitting so close to them.The girl on the right I hope your boyfriend troubles get worked out and the woman to the left I hope you have a safe medical procedure next week.
Corinthia Bell
yummy nommy pastas here. Food came so fast too. cute & cozy vibes, definitely one of my fave spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Andriulli
I grew up in Montescagliso Italy and I know real marinara and ragu. I know good bread. This place has it all. 10/10
The food is nothing special...I am not sure what the hype is about. Very average Italian food. Also the ambience is weird. We went for dinner and the whole restaurant was dark. There was one small candle on the table and it was so dark we had to read the menu using that candle.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Natalia Khodykina
I don’t know how to put it besides Little Nonnas isn’t the 2018 version… it’s premade, it’s reheated, it’s just not itself as it’s trying to scale. What is this salad? It’s missing both croutons and broccoli
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lily W
This place is a solid mid 3 star place. Not saying it’s bad, but it’s not exceptional. I consider Olive Garden a 1-2 star, and this place is definitely much better. The price to portion ratio is really good here. However, the dishes were nothing special. The spaghetti and meatballs were advertised as some special item on the menu but it turned out to be just OK. The gnocchi were a little too sour for my taste, but it’s good when balanced out with grilled bread. The short ribs were tasty and probably my favorite dish from here. Overall, decent experience, but the food can be improved.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib Lumache
John Kanarr
Great Italian spot in center city. One of the best Caesar salads around because of the polenta croutons. The short rib pasta is one of the best options on the menu. The spaghetti and meatballs is massive so be prepared. Portion sizes for the entrees are generous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Nonna's Garlic Bread, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs, Braised Short Rib Lumache, Wild Mushroom Arancini
Elif Demir
Everything was so lovely. We sat at the patio--such a cozy atmosphere.But inside-there was a heavy smell and not so much fresh air. Small-crowded dining. While we were passing to go patio, I could not breathe inside. I am glad we sat on the patio.Our favorite thing was how our server, Inti, improved our night. She was quick, careful, professional, and very friendly. She checked on us without needing her--excellent, outstanding professionalism. We love every second of it. We will be back! Special thanks to Inti and her smiles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Baranick
Great place to dine with a friend! Great portion sizes and food- my waiter was fantastic - quick service and friendly. Felt very comfortable here! The ambiance is beautiful- dim lighting exc- gorgeous place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Gwynne M.
Some of the best food I’ve ever had. The Italian food here is some of the most delicious and tasty food in the city! I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Nonna's Garlic Bread, Tiramisu, Alla Vodka, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Stracciatella, Wild Mushroom Arancini
My favorite Italian restaurant in Philadelphia!My partner and I’s favourite date spot. We go here every anniversary, birthday and any special occasion. The cosiest, warmest and best Italian food and space. I love the owners and staff, and the food is always good and authentic. They always make us feel so special and right at home, and I can’t recommend Little Nonna enough. Truly the most special place to my heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HL
Vegetarian options: Pasta cuisineAmazing broccoli rabe!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib Lumache
Peter Lam
Food was tasty! Service was top notch. Wish the cocktail menu was a little more expansive. Would definitely come back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Emily Pintar
This is my favorite Italian restaurant. We travel every February from NYC to visit. Service is the sweetest. We live the cozy outdoor room, even in winter. And the food is amazing. We come with a toddler and he loves the meatballs. Love coming to this sweet little spot.Kid-friendliness: We come right at 5pm on a Friday, and there's plenty of room in the outdoor section for my toddler to be comfortable. Everyone is always very accommodating.
Simple and perfect. Italian food doesn’t need to be fancy to be good, and Little Nonna’s nails it. Not sure if the country grilled bread is worth $3 but it is good. The eggplant parmigiana appetizer is wonderfully crispy and flavorful. And you can’t go wrong with any of the pastas. The rigatoni alla vodka is a fan favorite with a large sausage in the middle. The tufoli rigate is rich, saucey, truffley buttery goodness. Worth every bite and stomach ache you might get later from over eating. Great meal, sweetest servers. Thrilled to come back for a future meal.Vegetarian options: Tons of options without meatKid-friendliness: Not. Dark and loud.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with no steps but two smaller doors to get through
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana Appetizer, Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Fantastic Italian restaurant!Food was great, service was great!Very small inside and tight. I felt like I knew everybody’s business from sitting so close to them.The girl on the right I hope your boyfriend troubles get worked out and the woman to the left I hope you have a safe medical procedure next week.
yummy nommy pastas here. Food came so fast too. cute & cozy vibes, definitely one of my fave spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I grew up in Montescagliso Italy and I know real marinara and ragu. I know good bread. This place has it all. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Hazelnut Cannoli, Espresso Tiramisu, Eggplant Parmigiana Appetizer, Tiramisu, Sunday Gravy, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs, Stracciatella
The food is nothing special...I am not sure what the hype is about. Very average Italian food. Also the ambience is weird. We went for dinner and the whole restaurant was dark. There was one small candle on the table and it was so dark we had to read the menu using that candle.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
I don’t know how to put it besides Little Nonnas isn’t the 2018 version… it’s premade, it’s reheated, it’s just not itself as it’s trying to scale. What is this salad? It’s missing both croutons and broccoli
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is a solid mid 3 star place. Not saying it’s bad, but it’s not exceptional. I consider Olive Garden a 1-2 star, and this place is definitely much better. The price to portion ratio is really good here. However, the dishes were nothing special. The spaghetti and meatballs were advertised as some special item on the menu but it turned out to be just OK. The gnocchi were a little too sour for my taste, but it’s good when balanced out with grilled bread. The short ribs were tasty and probably my favorite dish from here. Overall, decent experience, but the food can be improved.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib Lumache
Great Italian spot in center city. One of the best Caesar salads around because of the polenta croutons. The short rib pasta is one of the best options on the menu. The spaghetti and meatballs is massive so be prepared. Portion sizes for the entrees are generous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Nonna's Garlic Bread, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs, Braised Short Rib Lumache, Wild Mushroom Arancini
Everything was so lovely. We sat at the patio--such a cozy atmosphere.But inside-there was a heavy smell and not so much fresh air. Small-crowded dining. While we were passing to go patio, I could not breathe inside. I am glad we sat on the patio.Our favorite thing was how our server, Inti, improved our night. She was quick, careful, professional, and very friendly. She checked on us without needing her--excellent, outstanding professionalism. We love every second of it. We will be back! Special thanks to Inti and her smiles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to dine with a friend! Great portion sizes and food- my waiter was fantastic - quick service and friendly. Felt very comfortable here! The ambiance is beautiful- dim lighting exc- gorgeous place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Some of the best food I’ve ever had. The Italian food here is some of the most delicious and tasty food in the city! I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Nonna's Garlic Bread, Tiramisu, Alla Vodka, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Stracciatella, Wild Mushroom Arancini
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My favorite Italian restaurant in Philadelphia!My partner and I’s favourite date spot. We go here every anniversary, birthday and any special occasion. The cosiest, warmest and best Italian food and space. I love the owners and staff, and the food is always good and authentic. They always make us feel so special and right at home, and I can’t recommend Little Nonna enough. Truly the most special place to my heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Pasta cuisineAmazing broccoli rabe!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib Lumache
Food was tasty! Service was top notch. Wish the cocktail menu was a little more expansive. Would definitely come back again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is my favorite Italian restaurant. We travel every February from NYC to visit. Service is the sweetest. We live the cozy outdoor room, even in winter. And the food is amazing. We come with a toddler and he loves the meatballs. Love coming to this sweet little spot.Kid-friendliness: We come right at 5pm on a Friday, and there's plenty of room in the outdoor section for my toddler to be comfortable. Everyone is always very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunday Gravy, Nonni's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Simple and perfect. Italian food doesn’t need to be fancy to be good, and Little Nonna’s nails it. Not sure if the country grilled bread is worth $3 but it is good. The eggplant parmigiana appetizer is wonderfully crispy and flavorful. And you can’t go wrong with any of the pastas. The rigatoni alla vodka is a fan favorite with a large sausage in the middle. The tufoli rigate is rich, saucey, truffley buttery goodness. Worth every bite and stomach ache you might get later from over eating. Great meal, sweetest servers. Thrilled to come back for a future meal.Vegetarian options: Tons of options without meatKid-friendliness: Not. Dark and loud.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with no steps but two smaller doors to get through
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana Appetizer, Rigatoni Alla Vodka