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    De La Nonna Big Bear

    4.1 (496 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fire pit in action
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Bougie in a good way. Happened to spot it while at Tropicali across the street the night before. Looked like an old hotel that got a fancy makeover. Checked out the menu out of curiosity and it seemed like it'd be a good place for a special bday dinner for the hubby since there were veggie and gluten free options. We'd made reservations for one of the firepit tables, but since it was offseason midweek there were plenty of tables available. We started things off with a couple of cocktails--the Amoro highball for me (redolent of fresh mint, refreshing) and the Old Fashie for the hubby (a good classic old fashioned). For food we ordered the Whipped eggplant dip (vegan) served with crudité and grilled focaccia. Good, but the dip wasn't all that flavorful, except for the chili oil. I guess we were expecting something more like babaganouj, which it wasn't. We also got a Margherita pizza with gluten free crust, nonna style (addition of Calabrian chili for some extra spice). I have to say that they had the best gluten free crust ever! Thick, nice and crunchy on outside and pillowy soft and slightly elastic on the inside. The spicy tomato sauce was great, as were the mozzarella and fresh basil. A single pizza was plenty big for both of us. Great service all around, from helpful hostess to our server. They knew it was the hubby's bday and they came out with a complimentary soft serve with candle for him and sang! Very sweet. Next time I'd sit at the counter on the patio facing the lake for best and unobstructed views of the lake and breathtaking sunsets. Our fire pit was lovely but got quite warm on an early summer evening. We'd come back just for the Sunset cocktails!

    Fried Eggplant Sandwich
    Celine P.

    After kayaking we saw this cute place that's very vegan and vegetarian friendly. A lot of people came here for lunch. There was only high top seating with lake views. They seem to have a small kitchen because the food took forever to come out. And not all at once. In culinary school, I learned that when servers deliver food they should not be shouting food orders like an auction but should know whose food is whose based on seating number. Well the servers all seem to not know anyone's orders and always asking whose is whose. They also kept trying to give us food or sauces that we didn't order. Also yellow jackets kept bothering us trying to steal our food so be careful. They gave us unlimited refills on cokes which was awesome. We were surprised at the pickled veggies because it was not what we were expecting. We should have asked more questions. It was yummy but not as an appetizer on its own like it was given first. The eggplant sandwich was extremely oily. I squeezed it and it was oozing olive oil. It grew unappetizing. I love that focaccia is the standard bread for everything but the pizza isn't a real pizza when it's made with focaccia. It tasted good but it's not what was expected. It wasn't round but a rectangle.

    White pizza, Eggplant Caponata, Caesar Salad
    Nicole M.

    Came here on a weekend away and it was amazing! The service was quick and our server was super friendly and helpful for any questions on the menu. We sat outside and with such a nice day, the view was perfect! The food was also really good, my friends and I all got a frozen aperol spritz from their happy hour menu which was delicious. We also ordered the White pizza, Caesar salad, and Eggplant caponata. The standout dish was definitely the pizza, which had so much flavor on a fluffy focaccia bread (perfection). Everything here was so amazing! We did have to wait about 45 minutes for a table, but we used that time to walk along the lake below so time passed quickly. Overall I really enjoyed my time here and I would love to come back

    Kelly B.

    Our server Tara was amazing and made the night extra special! She kept the drinks flowing, got us a heater when the sun went down, and had great recommendations. Cocktails were made to perfection so hats off to bartender. Only 4 stars because pizza is a bit greasy. Love the view.

    Darryl P.

    The pizza is to die for! The staff was great! On the deck overlooking the lake. Beautiful!

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    Viola Y.

    During my family trip to Big Bear we decided to eat at De La Nona. We wanted to eat somewhere that offered outdoor seating with great views. We had the pleasure of being served by Kendal, who brought a sweet amazing energy to our dining experience. She was not only sweet but also very knowledgeable, recommending some fantastic dishes and local spots in the area to explore. We started with the Margherita pizza topped with olive oil, fresh basil, and mozzarella. It was a delicious at $18. The Burrata with focaccia ($16), complemented by pesto and chopped giardiniera, was rich and flavorful. We also enjoyed the Crudité, priced at $7, which was a crisp and refreshing. For drinks, my group ordered the Espresso Martini, which was perfectly crafted, alongside a refreshing Peroni. We also sampled the non-alcoholic Ghia Classic Margarita and the classic Margarita, both of which were delicious and refreshing. One of the highlights of our visit was the breathtaking outdoor seating that offered incredible views. We will be returning on our next trip to Big Bear. Highly recommended!

    White pizza
    Maria L.

    We saw good reviews on Yelp and decided to try this place. When we arrived at the front entrance of this restaurant, a sign was posted "Please wait to be seated". We waited quite a few minutes and no one came up. My husband went in to the restaurant to look for someone. We were told to come in and seat ourselves. Finally we were given water and menus. This was not your typical pizza place. The menu was very limited. The size of the pizzas were small. It's approximately 8 x 4 inches. Rectangular shape. It's more of an individual serving size. We ordered the following: pepperoni pizza $21 white pizza $18 Sicilian (vegan) pizza $17 and a chopped salad $16 The pizzas were not the type of pizzas I am accustomed to. The crust tasted more like focaccia bread than pizza dough. The dough was kind of hard and somewhat crunchy. I did not liked the texture of the dough. There was also not enough toppings, sauce or cheese on the pizza. Although the flavor was good, I did not cared too much for this pizza. For the price of the items, I expected the portions to be larger. Even the salad was rather small. The thing I liked best about this restaurant is the view. If you sit outside, you can get a nice view of the lake while you eat. An interesting thing about this place is that there were many cliff swallow nests under the eaves of the building. You can see the swallows flying in and out of their nests. Word of caution: Be careful of bird droppings.

    Carrie S.

    Already been here already posted it is amazing...done done...but want to add, we came the next night and they recognized us and service was on point like the first time. It is great view, great service and truly an amazing staff.

    OG R.

    I absolutely love this place! We went around 7:30pm, just before the sunset and the views were sooo beautiful! We got the big fire pit right when you walk in. The service was great! The servers were fast, efficient, and friendly. Do not order the espresso martini. It's not good. The eggplant dip also didn't taste like eggplant at all. That was disappointing. BUT the pizzas were sooooo good! We ordered all of them! We loved it all! We loved the bread, especially when they're freshly out of the oven. Another complained was, when we were trying to call to make a reservation, no one answered the calls. We were trying for about 30 mins. When we decided to just come in person to make a reservation, the host was on the phone. I forgot to take pics of the pizzas! I'm sorry!

    Caesar salad with chicken
    Alexis G.

    The service was delightful, Denise was so kind and attentive! It was our first time here and she gave us a whole run down on the menu which helped a lot with ordering for our party. These plates were more than enough for 5 people. The burrata was so refreshing and the veggies served with it was the perfect combination, the focaccia they used was also perfection, it was so soft and crunchy w/ the perfect amount of buttery goodness. The pizzas were so delicious as well, their bread is just phenomenal. If you like spicy then def go with the nonna way for your pizza. We're all salad lovers at our table except one and even he was delighted with the Caesar salad. This place has a nice outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters, perfect for chilly night, had such a beautiful view of the lake as well.

    White pizza
    Melanie F.

    Ate lunch here on a day trip to Big Bear! Tessa was our server and she was super friendly and helpful. We had the Caesar (SO good), and the white pizza with the spicy gardiniera on top. It's not traditional pizza, but the flavors in it were fun, light and yummy. The views were beautiful too!

    Louna H.

    We visited on a regular Saturday, and although it was quite busy, they seated us very quickly, which was great. However, the service felt a bit overwhelming--there were too many staff checking on us constantly. At one point, after we had just received and finished our appetizer, two different waiters came by asking if we were ready to check out, and I had to explain that we hadn't even had our main course yet. Another downside was that they use paper plates, which didn't match the overall dining experience. It would be nice to have proper plates, especially for a sit-down meal. That said, the location is great, the portion sizes were reasonable, and overall it's a nice new restaurant to try in Big Bear

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    Shontel C.

    This place is super clean and has perfect views of the lake! I gave it a 3 because the menu kinda sucks. It's so small with limited options and they had no protein options for salad. (Out of chicken). The pizza was okay... not kid friendly and the sodas are not free refill. So yes visit for a view but maybe just drinks and an app. Service was great though!!

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    Does the restaurant do takeout?

    I think that's what they mostly do.

    Do they use seed oils?

    The restaurant does not use any seed oils besides canola oil.

    Are there TVs to watch sports game?

    There is one in the bar area but not on the deck

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes it is! Very dog friendly.

    Any sandwiches or pizzas available gluten free?

    Sandwiches and tiramisu are the only things that cant be made gf. Everything else can be made gf.

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