Just a marvelous food experience. I did not finish this review when I started it but all the food was excellent. The waiter was a gem. The place feels like someone's rustic and friendly home. Just go. You will not regret it. read more

If you have a picture in your head of what a friendly neighborhood Italian restaurant with good food would be, it would be La Nonna. La Nonna in a previous life was a meatball restaurant called "me and mo" however a few years ago the owner changed up the menu and renamed to LN. The food is fantastic, my personal favorite which I never deviate from is the gnocchi. It is home made (you can tell) and never disappoints. I have ordered gnocchi from all different restaurants and La Nonna is hands down the best. My partner enjoyed everything they have tried. The servers are friendly and remember you! A few things to know: -cash or Venmo only (atm machine available) -reservations available on OpenTable -for special occasions there usually is a special limited menu -BYOB -hours are Tuesday - Sunday 5-9:30, closed Mondays -no WiFi read more

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Tonight was my first time eating at La Nonna and it was excellent. I had the eggplant parm which came with spaghetti and homemade sauce. This dish was perfect, the eggplant was cut thinly and the sauce was delicious. The tiramisu was probably the best tiramisu I've ever had. I could literally eat an entire tray. I'll definitely be back! read more

Our family and friends enjoyed a beautiful wedding shower at the beautiful La Nonna and we were all completely thrilled with the food and service. The owner, Anna, could not have been more gracious and accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious. And our waitstaff were just the best, never did an empty dish or empty glass stayed long on a table. Such a special day. Thank you La Nonna in Williamsburg read more

Food is geeat, flavored, come out a little slow but it's okay. Good amount of portion, I like their carbonara, it is not dry and very flavorful, their gnocchi was really good as well. Service was great, ambiance, atmosphere so chill and cozy. Would recommend. read more

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Food was out of this world!! Was fortunate enough to go here for restaurant week. The only thing that wasn't pictured was dessert. Everything came out super quick! The service was so exceptionally nice and made it truly feel like we were not being rushed even though we did have a later reservation. The food was so good and I ate until I was so full and continued eating. I was very glad to have wore a dress that day. Not pictured was the affacado to finish this meal. I will definitely be back here for a date as it was so cute inside. Must have: Burrata or ravioli and the sauce the mussels were in was to die for. read more

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Upon entering La Nonna, we were met by the owner's lovely wife that gave us a great table in the back near the kitchen and it was perfect. The food came out in generous portions and excellent taste and the menu had so many yummy choices my friend and I both ordered different entrees so we could share them. everything was amazing. Our servers were friendly and made sure everything was perfect. Five stars for sure!! read more

Great homemade pasta! We started with the bruschetta which was really simple, but delicious and very well done. We also split a half order of the gnocchi, which were some of the best I've ever had! Light, fluffy, a little sticky, and very soul warming. Delicious in the Alfredo sauce. We ordered both of the pasta specials for the evening, one was buratta ravioli and the other fettuccine bolognese. They were both exquisite and came out exactly as advertised. We finished the meal with a lovely slice of the limoncello mascarpone cake, and it was utterly amazing. read more

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Delicious!!!!! Love this place! Gnocchi with the blush sauce is amazing!!! The Shirley temples are also one of the best!! read more

La Nonna - Eggplant parmigiana and Gnocchi with blush sauce! SOOOO DELICIOUS! Also, their Shirley temple is one of the best! Love this little gem! - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow, super impressive little Italian BYOB. Everything was seriously fantastic, some of the best gnocchi I ever had (and biggest!). The burrata salad was excellent. It is super cozy and a little rustic. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend! Ooo and must get the lemon cake! read more

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One of my new favorite Italian restaurants - so surprised I hadn't eaten here before, but will definitely be back. BYOB spot that's cash / Venmo only. Highly recommend! Atmosphere: Came in with a group of 4 on Saturday at 6pm. We recommend getting reservations since it got more and more busy towards 7pm. The space felt so cozy and generally dimmer lighting. Food: Every dish was incredible. They give an eggplant salad dish in the beginning with your bread. The arancini was fried so well, and wow I would order the boar ragu fettuccine over and over again. I ordered the gnocchi and it just melted in your mouth - a bit sweeter too which was unexpected but delicious. The pasta tastes so fresh and is clearly homemade. Overall: 5/5. I will absolutely be back to try other pasta dishes! read more

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Great food with attentive service. Bring your own bottle. Food comes out hot sand quickly.

A BYOB, cash only, GEM! This restaurant makes you feel like you're sitting at a table in their family home! It's small so make sure you get a reservation but they are the nicest people! Never too busy to explain a menu item or to have friendly conversation. We started with a Cesar salad and the artichokes. We were blown away and knew we had made a good choice. The bread came out which was also great, and the pickled beans were so good I had to take a mason jar home with me! I had the gnocchi with blush sauce- it literally melts in your mouth! My mom ordered the lasagna, and I think it was the table favorite! It had a blush sauce that is unique but so good. My father enjoyed the lamb chop! If you get a chance to say hello to the owner, he's a great host and funny guy! Will be back for years to come. read more

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Amazing family-run, BYOB, old school Italian restaurant in Philly! I had my rehearsal/welcome dinner the night before my wedding at La Nonna and it was beautiful. The service is fantastic along with the price, portions, and quality of the food. Everyone raved about their time spent at La Nonna and needless to say has now become a family favorite. The tiramisu and gnocchi is the best I have ever had! Important to note that this restaurant is cash/Venmo only. read more

La Nonna - the entrance to the restaurant - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was looking for a cozy Italian place after another favorite closed and now I found one. My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and were very impressed with the service, ambiance, and food. The burrata appetizer is a must. They had limited veggie options on their Valentine's Day menu (I believe there are more options on their regular menu) but the eggplant dish I had was tasty. The food came out incredibly quickly. A great cozy neighborhood spot. Cash/venmo only and byob. read more

Stopped in for restaurant week with a friend. The place is right on south street, very cozy and BYOB! The servers were fairly attentive. We ordered one appetizer, pasta and entree each. We got the arancini and eggplant dish for apps, wild mushroom ravioli and gnocchi for the pasta and pork osso bucco and white fish for entree. The gnocchi was the biggest gnocchi I've ever seen. The pork was a bit on the saltier side and the fish was delicious. Overall I thought the food was good but nothing really stood out aside from dessert. Dessert is not included on the restaurant week menu and is an extra charge but the chocolate hazelnut cake and limoncello cake were amazing !! Not sure if it was because it was restaurant week that the food was just average because the reviews for this place were really good. Also this place is cash only and they have an ATM inside the restaurant read more

La Nonna - Pork Osso Buco & Mediterranean white fish - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing restaurant!!! 10/10 whenever I'm in Philly or have friends in the area will definitely recommend! Food taste was impeccable and the service is elite!! read more

La Nonna - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Really good. Nice people. I enjoy my meal everytime. Excellent value also. The gnocchi is great with blush sauce

La Nonna is just what you want an Italian restaurant to be! Simple but very nice, I wish we had this place in Los Angeles, my wife and I would be there weekly. I went with the Veal Piccata, it was served with broccoli and some artichoke hearts. The veal was tender and the sauce that went with it very nice. Can't wait till I am buck in Philly for work again. I'll be back. read more

Such a wonderful Italian BYOB restaurant located on the busy South Street strip in Philly. It's a "Cash/Venmo/CashApp only" spot. I had a reservation set up for my partner and I for early evening before a concert we were attending at a venue down the street from La Nonna. It was a gorgeous day and we sat outside at one of their tables. Our server was super friendly and incredibly helpful with the menu. She also mentioned some of their specials of the day. We started with their fried calamari as an appetizer to share. It was crunchy and super tasty. Golden, deep fried and served with a side of zesty marinara. All of their pasta (except the spaghetti) is made in house. For our entrees we went with the chicken parmigiana and chicken marsala. Both were so tasty. The chicken parm came with spaghetti. The chicken marsala came with seasoned broccoli and a side of Nonna's gnocchi. We devoured our dishes. We were even given a complimentary side of pickled string beans. It was so delicious with a nice kick. Yum! We enjoyed our food with some good port wine we brought with us. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Yelp Community, all y'all are awesome! Fellow Yelper Dee M and I checked this place out after catching a movie at nearby South Street Cinema. It's one of several restaurants on the south side of South Street, facing the Abbot Square apartment complex. The restaurant looks like you're sitting in a Tuscan villa, all warm tones, rustic touches. We were greeted warmly and sat at a comfortable two top. Note: For those reviews that mention meatballs, they have had a complete menu change in the last 18 months they told us, focusing now on homemade pasta and gravies. Mmmmmmmmm. I see there's gnocchi on the menu. I am somewhat skeptical. Being from an Italian family, I have many happy memories of my Nanny's homemade gnocchi, and have never found anyone who gets close. The staff assured me that theirs are home made, and they originate from a town in the same region as my family. The chef comes out and we converse, he is jovial and engaging. They bring me a small sample of the gnocchi. It is definitely homemade, fresh and definitely delicious. It's not my Nanny's gnocchi but that's OK because it's quality pasta. Dee orders the gnocchi and I opt for the lasagna bolognese. Our chef assures me that he knows bolognese. Sweet Mother in Heaven he does, the bolognese is savory and rich and the lasagna noodles are thin and light and also home made. Honestly some of the best lasagna I've had in ages, and so great that they understand the noodles shouldn't be thick slabs, but thin layers that support rather than overwhelm the fillings. Service was very attentive, they are family run, we learned the family owns a few restaurants in the city and has been in business for many years. It shows, they know what they are doing. I can't wait to find another reason to head down to South Street and enjoy a meal there. read more

La Nonna - Decor - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Amazing food and service. Delicious bread basket. My daughter got the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs are so tender and delicious. I got the chicken picatta and they added gnocchi which was insanely good. Tiramisu for dessert was literally perfect amd im very picky about my tiramisu. Will return soon! read more

What a little gem! This is a true family restaurant. The owner, Gianna, was also our server. Her uncle was in the kitchen and dad (now retired) was hanging out at the bar. We had lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and the shrimp gnocchi special. Everything was nicely seasoned and delicious. The ambiance is relaxed and friendly, and the service was perfect. If we lived here we'd be weekly customers! It's BYOB, but there's wine for sale next door. So happy we found this place! read more

This was my first time at La Nonna's and it won't be my last! My friends and I made a reservation for 4 on a Sunday during Restaurant Week. The place itself is on the smaller side, but luckily it was not too busy. I can see how it can get cramped if the place was fully booked/busy. The staff was super sweet and more than happy to explain the dishes (and pronunciation lol). During this time, the only menu that was provided was the restaurant week menu. The restaurant menu was a four course meal, but we were easily full by the start of our third course. It was definitely worth the price. Some of us got different dishes and each one was amazing! I ordered the arancini (normally $10), the homemade gnocchi in blush sauce (normally $18), pork ossobuco, and tiramisu. I would definitely recommend the arancini and the tiramisu. The arancini reminded me of a mini chicken parm (without the chicken). It was crispy on the outside but soft inside with a cheesy, goey center! The tiramisu was sweet and light, the perfect end to a hearty meal. Super excited to return to try out their regular menu items! ** This place is CASH ONLY but they do provide an ATM inside! ** This place is also BYOB! read more

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From the outside, this place wouldn't look any different from most restaurants in the neighborhood, but the inside is beautiful. The aesthetics brings you to a homey, but beautiful restaurant. The area is pretty small so it can feel a bit crowded, but the food is worth it. I started off with the soup of the day. The chicken "noodle" soup has a delicate broth that is pleasing to the palate and refreshing. The "noodles" consist of crepes delicately wrapped around fresh mozzarella. This helps compliment delicate and mild taste of the broth while adding its own tune. Defiantly a great starter to the entree. The veal chop was just as spectacular. It was lightly seasoned, allowing for the veal to speak for itself. A great sear and medium rare, brought the most out of the veal. This was nicely paired with broccoli, cauliflower, and seasoned potatoes. Nothing on the plate had too strong of a seasoning, allowing each component to speak for itself and not take anything away from the veal. All in all, I would defiantly come to this place again. The food is a little pricey, but well worth it's price. It is delicious and I would defiantly come again. The customer service was spectacular. The waiters and waitresses were attentive despite how busy they were. This is a must visit place. read more

La Nonna - Soup of the Day (Chicken "Noodle" Soup, Crepe rolled around fresh mozzarella) - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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La  Nonna Wow - talk about a find. I went to Philly recently and ate at this gem of a restaurant.   La Nonna means Grandmother and the entire place is a tribute to the mother and grandmother of those who run this small, family run restaurant.  The same family has run this quaint, South Street, Italian eatery, under different names, for decades now.   La Nonna is a BYOB - which helps to bring down the cost of eating out during these inflationary times.  So definitely bring your own wine. First, the pastas. They're all hand made daily with a recipe that goes back to the family's birthplace in the hills surrounding Rome.  This is authentic Italian food that is made with love you can taste in every bite. Try the gnocchi, hand made and light as a dream.  Highly recommended! Next, I had the ossobuco.  This, in itself, is a meal that is fit for royalty. The meat falls off the bone into the rich, meaty, tomato based sauce and my mouth was in heaven. The side of fresh vegetables was perfectly cooked and changes as the seasons do.  Save room for their tiramisu. It's the best I've ever tasted - anywhere.   The tall, elegant beauty who runs the front of the house is third generation restauranteur, Gianna, whose attention to detail and intelligent humor, helped to make the meal a seamless delight.  5 stars for the food and 5 for the service.  Go and enjoy, you'll be really happy you did as was I. read more

Tried out this restaurant with my roommates during Philly restaurant week 2020. The deal was 4 courses for $35. Everything was delicious! They give you fresh bread to start. I ordered 1. Eggplant involtini 2. Cheese ravioli 3. Pollo Giancarlo 4. Chocolate hazelnut cake. The service was a little slow but I think it was a combination of us eating really quickly and also the waitress trying not too rush us. The restaurant is byob and cash only, but they do have an atm for convenience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for delicious Italian and a quaint night out. read more

La Nonna - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've only had their gnocchi in blush sauce so thats what Im reviewing. SO GOOD. Should I try other items, I can update the review if needed. Servers were attentive and good BYOB spot in South Philly. I didnt get the best picture bc I was eager to keep eating after the first bite! read more

La Nonna - Gnocchi in blush sauce - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beautiful little place with fresh pasta. Everything you hope for in an Italian restaurant in Philly. Family-owned, excellent food, superb service. Thanks again. read more

We came here last night for dinner. The ambiance in La Nonna is really cozy, with dim lighting, stain glass windows, and an overall very nice attention to detail. We started with caesar salad which was a fan favorite, but what we liked the most was the gnocchi. They had a lot of fun specials and really kind and helpful service. We will definitely be back and hopefully try dessert next time! read more

Such a cool, intimate spot. Authentic food. I've tried the Caesar salad as a starter, which was extremely fresh and delicious. The gnocchi with blush sauce is amazing! I'm always in search for a good gnocchi. La Nonna definitely fits the bill. FYI: BYOB and Cash Only read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten at in the states. This reminded me of the small little restaurants in Italy with grandma cooking in the kitchen. Amazing food, great staff, and everything on the menu was five stars! read more

Delicious eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi. Relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a meal with friends and family. BYOB

Oh my goodness. I was hesitant to come here because to be honest I just didn't feel like dealing with south street - let's just say I'm glad I got over that! We went on a Friday and for the first people to arrive around 6 ish. I got a little worried that no one else was there, but that quickly changed as other people started rolling in. Anyways, on to the food. The breadddddd. Wow. They warm it up, we had two servings. V good. The Caesar was decent, the calamari I would steer away from to be honest. It's below average. BUT the pasta, the PASTA is what you remember about this place. My gnocchi was huge but light tasting and the sauce was amazing. My fiancé said his lasagna was the best he ever had. The pasta all genuinely tastes homemade. All we've talked about this week is how soon is too soon to go back (yes we're pathetic) anyways, if you're a big Italian byob fan like myself, try this - you won't regret it! read more

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Highly recommend this cozy, rustic, family run BYOB. Simple but very well executed Italian dishes. You can tell that everything is homemade and put together with care. Attentive but low key service. The artichokes and chicken parmesan are a must! Tiramisu was also great- light and not overly sweet with a strong coffee flavor. read more

La Nonna is awesome. Really excellent food Italian style as opposed to S Philly Italian. Both are good but La Nonna is authentic Italian a la Italia. It is BYOB. Make a reservation on line. Enjoy! read more

3.5 Not overly impressed with our meal here, and that's a bummer because we were treating our whole family. The place was super cute, cozy, and made to feel like a small town in Italy, but I felt I let everyone down with the meal itself. Ugh! I was really hoping this was a home run because of all the rave reviews, and that the fam would love it. Bummer. I personally thought the homemade pasta itself, including huge gnocchi and perfectly cooked linguini was fantastic. I also really loved the artichokes, which are a must!! Yum!! I found myself wanting another portion of them just for myself and I kept dipping my fresh baked delicious bread into it too. Dairy free patrons, ask for them sans parm The others in my crew who ordered spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, which oddly came in a blush sauce, calamari, chicken saltimbocca, and the seafood special of the night were left underwhelmed. The arancini and large portion caeser salad were favorites with our gang however. Pluses for: - easy to book reservations for a large party last minute -the fact that they're BYO - the fact that parking this section of the city is super easy. Service was here and there, but I did appreciate them plating, splitting, even dressing the one order of gnocchi for the kiddos to split with both marinara AND alfredo. Not rushing back, but I myself would maybe give it another go and try the faves we loved or venture for something totally different if we were in the area again. Maybe. It seems as though they should've stuck with their original claim to fame, the meatballs. I was so intrigued by the veggie variety! While the bread, artichokes and pasta were rated higher in my opinion, overall I have to go with 3.5 because the fam all agreed they weren't "wowed" with the larger plates. read more

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Hands down the best Italian food I have ever had! The cacio e pepe, marshmallow gnocchi and ossobuco were heavenly. The atmosphere and the service was fantastic. We went here on a whim but if you plan in advance they let you bring your own wine bottle. Definitely will come anytime I'm in Philadelphia! read more

Decided to look up a Italian spot last minute while we were in the city, it was BYOB, which was a plus. It's seems like it's family owned, it's small and intimate. The place is located right on south street, which gets pretty busy during the day, all hours of the night, and has a lot of things to do and places to visit. We rave about this place all the time, it's by far the best Italian food we've had so far. We've been twice and can't wait to go back. Servers are friendly and nice, food portions are great, they don't charge a cork fee like some places would. I definitely recommend checking this place out for great food and a good intimate experience! read more

Hands down the best lasagna I have been had in my life! I had to ask them to take it away so I could stop eating it! This family owned business is amazing! Though this restaurant is small do not let the size fool you! The food is amazing here as well as the service! The young ladies who own and run the business are so kind and personable. I would recommend coming here for a family get together, craving for authentic Italian food or just because. Just an FYI this restaurant is BYOB and cash only! So make sure to bring both haha! read more