We had not been to Nonna in a few years. Not quite as warm and welcoming as we had remembered. They must have been understaffed as our server was not engaging. He did not ask for our orders, just stood behind us. Did not offer to go over the menu. When we ordered the pasta, he didn't ask what size we wanted - we wanted the dinner portion and he assume the smaller one. Our experience was not as fun as in the past.
Wine selection and recommendations of poor quality wine. We both got heartburn. Underwhelmed by food, even the lobster ravioli. Your restaurant is were old women take their low-t husbands on once a month date night. We don't fall into your demographic. Bona petite!
Shoved in with other tables, our waiter seemed to forget about us multiple times. Food was decent but definitely not worth the price. We were recommended here based on a sister restaurant and this didn't even compare in quality or service.
DallasGirl
We were there for a special occasion - a friend's birthday - and our waiter was definitely not as attentive as we would've hoped. The food was all delicious, but the dessert we chose (the chocolate cake) appeared on our tab, which I felt was odd when offered to celebrate a birthday!
Another delicious meal at Nonna. The two of us enjoyed the Little Gems, White Clam Pie, Tajarin with white truffles, Lumache, Lime Basil Tart and Beet Panna Cotta. The only miss was the Gnocchetti Due, which was mushy in texture. Wally and the team took great care of us. We will be back.
BobA
Service slow, had to ask for wine, ask to order, ask for pepper on salad, ask for Parmesan on pasta and lastly the check. Main course pasta not up to reputation. Appetizers and bread were very good.
Doug
I go to Nonna twice a month and. Love their pasta and bread plus their ever changing appetizers. Also their experiences long term waiters are very professional but I had a young waiter but he was disappeared 90% of the time so we had other bus boys helping us out to get necessities. Also tried to charge extra glass of wine when we told him once we never ordered two glasses. Next time I will make sure to have more experienced waiters than the invisible waiter.
MelindaS
Friend's birthday. We shared the artichokes which were exceptional! My martini was prepared perfectly and the overall meal delicious. On the flip side, our waiter was a bit grumpy (he has been there forever); and the air conditioning blew right on us. This has happened in the past when I visited there ... I wish they could fix it.
NoelleS
We enjoyed our meal at Nonna's. The food was delicious and I love the intimate setting. The restaurant didn't have loud music which was nice, so we could actually have a conversation. A very enjoyable experience.
Winelover
I expected so much more based on reviews. Food is fair (I love octopus, even make it at home, but their dish is not good!), service minimal and the small space with tiny tables is not pleasant (don't care much for hearing the conversation from next table or the fact that they can hear ours). No valet and their sign is not lighted. We won't return.
We returned to Dallas and were excited to eat at our favorite restaurant, Nona. It was not up to their standards. The food and service were off. Pasta was over done. Sad but hoping it was just an off night.
JohnM
There is no more consistent plate in dallas than Nonna. Every course is always exhilarating as the service is attentive but not in your face. Big call outs to our server Brian who is the best of a great staff
JFoodie
Food was excellent and they had a robust wine list. Our waiter, Andrew, was unfriendly and didn't seem to listen. We mentioned a shellfish allergy and he continued to recommend the lobster ravioli and clam pizza. We were seated at table near the door. It felt very cramped & was extremely cold given the frigid weather in Dallas. This was our 1st dinner at Nonna. We would return for the food, but would definitely request a different server and a table in the main dining room.
kimconsult
The food is amazing. Highly recommend. The staff was friendly and attentive. Only thing I would say is that the tables are very close together on the wall you feel like you are sitting at one table almost. I will probably request either a table in the center or away from the banquette.
BobB
Enjoyed a nice evening / dinner with friends. The service was excellent and most helpful in helping us to meet a concert reservation time . While we all enjoyed our food, I found the lobster ravioli to be quite bland. The sauce / broth was much lighter than expected, though tasty after adding some salt. Two of us ordered this same entree and both of us had the same reaction. Overall, an enjoyable dinner and we are sure to return.
We had not been to Nonna in a few years. Not quite as warm and welcoming as we had remembered. They must have been understaffed as our server was not engaging. He did not ask for our orders, just stood behind us. Did not offer to go over the menu. When we ordered the pasta, he didn't ask what size we wanted - we wanted the dinner portion and he assume the smaller one. Our experience was not as fun as in the past.
Wine selection and recommendations of poor quality wine. We both got heartburn. Underwhelmed by food, even the lobster ravioli. Your restaurant is were old women take their low-t husbands on once a month date night. We don't fall into your demographic. Bona petite!
Shoved in with other tables, our waiter seemed to forget about us multiple times. Food was decent but definitely not worth the price. We were recommended here based on a sister restaurant and this didn't even compare in quality or service.
We were there for a special occasion - a friend's birthday - and our waiter was definitely not as attentive as we would've hoped. The food was all delicious, but the dessert we chose (the chocolate cake) appeared on our tab, which I felt was odd when offered to celebrate a birthday!
Another delicious meal at Nonna. The two of us enjoyed the Little Gems, White Clam Pie, Tajarin with white truffles, Lumache, Lime Basil Tart and Beet Panna Cotta. The only miss was the Gnocchetti Due, which was mushy in texture. Wally and the team took great care of us. We will be back.
Service slow, had to ask for wine, ask to order, ask for pepper on salad, ask for Parmesan on pasta and lastly the check. Main course pasta not up to reputation. Appetizers and bread were very good.
I go to Nonna twice a month and. Love their pasta and bread plus their ever changing appetizers. Also their experiences long term waiters are very professional but I had a young waiter but he was disappeared 90% of the time so we had other bus boys helping us out to get necessities. Also tried to charge extra glass of wine when we told him once we never ordered two glasses. Next time I will make sure to have more experienced waiters than the invisible waiter.
Friend's birthday. We shared the artichokes which were exceptional! My martini was prepared perfectly and the overall meal delicious. On the flip side, our waiter was a bit grumpy (he has been there forever); and the air conditioning blew right on us. This has happened in the past when I visited there ... I wish they could fix it.
We enjoyed our meal at Nonna's. The food was delicious and I love the intimate setting. The restaurant didn't have loud music which was nice, so we could actually have a conversation. A very enjoyable experience.
I expected so much more based on reviews. Food is fair (I love octopus, even make it at home, but their dish is not good!), service minimal and the small space with tiny tables is not pleasant (don't care much for hearing the conversation from next table or the fact that they can hear ours). No valet and their sign is not lighted. We won't return.
Restaurantji Recommends
We returned to Dallas and were excited to eat at our favorite restaurant, Nona. It was not up to their standards. The food and service were off. Pasta was over done. Sad but hoping it was just an off night.
There is no more consistent plate in dallas than Nonna. Every course is always exhilarating as the service is attentive but not in your face. Big call outs to our server Brian who is the best of a great staff
Food was excellent and they had a robust wine list. Our waiter, Andrew, was unfriendly and didn't seem to listen. We mentioned a shellfish allergy and he continued to recommend the lobster ravioli and clam pizza. We were seated at table near the door. It felt very cramped & was extremely cold given the frigid weather in Dallas. This was our 1st dinner at Nonna. We would return for the food, but would definitely request a different server and a table in the main dining room.
The food is amazing. Highly recommend. The staff was friendly and attentive. Only thing I would say is that the tables are very close together on the wall you feel like you are sitting at one table almost. I will probably request either a table in the center or away from the banquette.
Enjoyed a nice evening / dinner with friends. The service was excellent and most helpful in helping us to meet a concert reservation time . While we all enjoyed our food, I found the lobster ravioli to be quite bland. The sauce / broth was much lighter than expected, though tasty after adding some salt. Two of us ordered this same entree and both of us had the same reaction. Overall, an enjoyable dinner and we are sure to return.