Cute Spot, But Service and Food Fell Short Walked in and my first impression was that the place is small but cozy, very pretty, and has a nice atmosphere. Our waitress was friendly, but she didn't really check on us after taking our order. We had two beers and would've ordered more if she had come back. On a positive note, the bread she brought out was delicious. We started with the calamari, which unfortunately were bland, overcooked, and chewy. The sauce served with them was just spicy without much flavor. For mains, the vodka pasta tasted more like mac & cheese--no trace of vodka sauce flavor, though the pasta itself was cooked perfectly. The eggplant pasta was okay, but not great. The eggplant was supposed to be crispy, but since it was smothered in sauce top and bottom, it turned soggy, and the pasta was overcooked. Overall, I'd consider giving it another shot because the space is so charming--maybe it was just an off day. read more

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Small cozy restaurant with an authentic vibe. The lasagna is amazing and obviously made with quality cheeses. Servers did a nice job keeping up with our large group. read more

Loved this small chill restaurant for a nice Italian dinner. I got the Mario's and the noodles were cooked to perfect and the sauce was so rich and went great with the spinach and sun dried tomatoes. The calamari was also so good. The coating was light but also crispy and came with a nice spicy marinara. read more

Mio Nonno - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Outstanding pasta, top-notch service, and a great ambience. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. A spot I'd happily return to. read more

Mio Nonno - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

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Really great pasta spot! I had the spicy vodka pasta which was perfectly saucy and not overly spicy. My husband had a gorgonzola fettucine which was also delicious. My kids had butter pasta - so creamy that I had to steal a few bites. It's very quaint inside but I would not recommend for a large group. I would stop by again if I were in the area! read more

Mio Nonno continues to be one of my all time favs .. Awesome service, great ambiance and of course just fantastic food

Food and service were amazing! Menu is select but we each got something different and everyone loved their meal!

This place has been on my list for quite sometime and I was finally out around dinner time to come by and give it a try. My kids wanted pizza and I wanted pasta; so we came here because friends had raved about the pizza and pasta. To start this place is named Mío Nonna woodfired pizza and grill on the outside sign. As we sit and order drinks; I ask about the pizza menu because I didn't see it. The waitress kindly informed us that the oven has been broken for over a year and they no longer serve pizza! That was kinda the reason we chose this place. She agreed with us that they need better signage stating there's no longer pizza. Get the oven fixed, if not take wood fired pizza and grill off the front signage and/or make a sign to put on the front door. While we were there two families came in with kids thinking the same as us with pizza on the menu and actually left when the waitress informed them there was no pizza. We decided to stay because I did want pasta. Place is quaint and small; service was good with our waitress; however the other waitstaff just hung around upfront on their phones and were loudly talking about their weekends. There was only one other table while we were there, so I get it was slow; but don't do that upfront in front of tables; go in the kitchen and play on your phones and hang out, it's not professional. They have a decent sized menu overall. We ordered the meatballs and carpaccio to start followed by the ragú di angello (pappardelle pasta with lamb ragú) and Aragasta (lobster ravioli); and the kids got the spaghetti and meatballs. Presentation and portion size was great. Appetizers were ten times better than the entrees. The carpaccio was really good and fresh; the meatballs were hearty and full of flavor. The kids spaghetti was ok; the meatball was the best part, but the sauce for the noodles had no flavor. Very bland. My pappardelle looked amazing but was a 6/10. No flavor no salt; tasted like watered down meat sauce. My mom's lobster ravioli was a 8/10; the sauce was real nice. I really was bummed about this dinner because I had such high hopes with my friend's review. read more

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We made a reservation for six, initially for 6:15pm - about 90 minutes before the reservation, we knew we would be delayed - despite the Friday evening time, the staff accommodated a change and were incredibly friendly about the change. We were seated immediately upon our arrival, and all of us were struck by the incredible ambiance. Flowers across the restaurant, a simultaneously cozy and formal setting. Definitely a great place for a date! We placed our orders, and eagerly awaited our dishes. The absolute winners: the Mario's pasta - an incredibly creamy and rich Marsala sauce underpinning a thick papardelle pasta. As vegetarians, we replaced the meat with calabrese peppers - to wonderful effect. The polenta appetizer with the Gorgonzola sauce was rich and tasty - the mushrooms were perfectly cooked and perfectly complemented the polenta and the sauce. These two dishes were so good, and the staff so friendly, they raise the status of the overall dining experience. Unfortunately, the rest of the items did not live up to the great taste profile of these. The primavera's vegetables tasted boiled, with a pasta sauce with very little flavor. The Alla Vodka had a tasty sauce, but was otherwise unimpressive. The crispy eggplant was definitely crispy, but with little flavor, and unfortunately not enough sauce. The tiramisu was unfortunately the most disappointing. There was a crucial essential element of the tiramisu missing, a little too mousse based, and not enough coffee flavor. The restaurant was definitely busy, so we understood the occasional delays and forgotten requests, but they were friendly and accommodating. For vegetarians, this might not be the best spot to visit, but may be worth the visit just for the setting. And buyer beware - if you're reviewing the menu in advance - they no longer serve pizza! Definitely an unpleasant surprise for this pizza enthusiast. read more

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I used to eat here about once month as a treat, this was over a year ago...I've been twice over the last 6 months and can honestly say the quality of food is not the same. The lasagna was my favorite, not any longer. It was horrible but I can get better at olive garden at about half the price. A year ago I had the salmon which was so good my eyes rolled back in my head. However I ordered again 6 months ago and it was devastatingly over cooked. Even my Caesar salad was brown... I absolutely loved this place a year ago/ 2 years ago. I don't know what happened but Idint have the money to eat out where the food is that expensive and just meh. read more

I would've given this place five stars if it wasn't for our group not getting seated right away as we made reservations. Reservations weren't honored, and we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. That's not great service at all. Apologies were made, but there should've been more done. Anyways, once we were seated, since we looked at the menu for 30 minutes, we knew instantly what to order. We had kids in the party, so they gave them an activity to do and water in a kids cup. Food wise, we ordered the spaghetti for the kids from their menu. We got tuna tartare, salad, and calamari from the appetizer section. From the main entrees, a whole bunch was ordered such as the zuppa di pesca, puttanesca, and Mario's. I liked the pasta with mixed seafood the best. Hands down! All in all, they need to do better with taking reservations and the seating after people arrive and making sure that it is done in a timely manner. read more

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We were a group of six.....drinks were watered downed....ordered chicken parm...1 chicken breast paper thin, also came with a teeny tiny side of tasteless angel hair pasta...I am not exaggerating, I couldn't cut the chicken with a knife it was so tough all for $24.00....no side salad was included.....absolutely terrible....we should of gone to maggianos little Italy where the food is always high quality, but we wanted to try something new....LESSON LEARNED.....NEVER AGAIN! read more

Their door literally says Woodfire pizza and Grill and they said they haven't served Pizza since Covid. So you mean to tell me you've had six years to take that off your door and you still haven't done it? And then my son just wanted regular Alfredo with shrimp. It was a small little bowl of Alfredo, way smaller than everyone else's meal, but cost the same amount with only five shrimp on it. That's crazy. And it was pretty bland at that. Expected better. read more

Great ambience and service, great menu, great food. The flatbread thing was so good and very satiating. We got the alla crema, vodka rigatoni, eggplant parmesan, and pesto gnocchi. All of it was great. The portions are gigantic which makes the prices worth it. read more

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Best Lasagna in town. Great cozy ambiance and friendly people. It's my wife and I's go to date night place.

It's been a minute since I last visited. We came here for pizza but was told they no longer serve them. We ended up ordering the polenta, beef with capers, and the eggplant parmesan. All were great. My husband and I enjoyed the food to service. Our waiter was also great. So nice and attentive. Definitely returning! read more

Great little Italian place hidden in a shopping center. All the food was great. Service was wonderful & cocktails were made perfectly.

I took My grandkids here yesterday. They are tough critics of food. We all loved it. My grandson got seconds. Our server was so kind & wonderful. I actually warm up my leftovers & they were fantastic! This is my new favorite place. I had the shrimp penne pasta dish. My G-kids had different pasta dishes & loved it. They provide plenty of servings. The bread is lace with rosemary & is fabulous. read more

Great ambiance! The service was great! And the food was phenomenal!!! I got the salmon dish and I give it a 10/10! read more

Mio Nonno - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

Food and service are good, but prices - not so much compared to the value. We've been going there since they opened and prices in the past 2 years have far exceeded inflation and prices charged by their competitors. Couple of years ago the family Wednesday special has gone from $30 to $50. Bottle of wine was $30 now $48. This may have been our last visit. read more

Exceptional! This is my second time at MIA Nonno and I have had great food and service. This last visit though, was even more so. There were 3 large parties when my husband and I were seated. It took a bit longer to get our food, but nothing that was too long. The manager came over and told us she would comp our pizza because we had to wait so long! She did not have to do that, but it was very appreciated. Food is amazing here! Can't recommend enough. Great patio seating (when weather permits) and summer concerts as well. read more

Good authentic Italian food that isn't too salty. I recently moved to the area from another state and Mio Nonno was my first dining experience in Allen. It's a beautifully quaint space with a warm feel, great for a date night. I'm a stickler for fresh pasta and theirs was delicious. I confirmed with the waitress that it's freshly made and not out of a box which most restaurants use. I've experienced the food twice, once dining in and once as take out. My family and I were very impressed with our dine-in experienced but not so much with our take out. Dining in: We arrived around 5/5:30. I picked the place because I was craving a really good pizza. Unfortunately, Mio Nonno no longer makes pizzas at this location (can't remember the waitresses explanation for why they stopped). The hot fresh bread partly made up for the pizza. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and it didn't disappoint. It was lightly breaded and cooked to perfect. So good! I ordered the Alla Crema and it was delicious. It was a big portion but I ate every bite. My daughter had the Verde and my father had the lasagna, both good portions with lots of flavor. Takeout: The food was ready at the same time as communicated. Unfortunately, the drawback was that the portions were much smaller, but the price was the same. We all laughed when we opened our containers. Again, I had the Alla Crema. It was good but not as flavorful as my dine-in experience. We had the same experience with the other two dishes we ordered (can't remember what they were); they were small in portion and lacked the authentic Italian flavor we experienced during our dine-in visit. I'd also recommend double checking menu options with the restaurant because their online menu was not updated. I'd hate for anyone else to get locked in on something that they no longer make. In all, I'd rate them a 3.75 out of 5 stars because of the inconsistency in flavor and portion size between the two experiences. I'd also recommend they update their online menu so it accurately reflects what each location has available to order. The great part was that our service was really good both times. I do plan on returning to try other options and will provide an update afterwards. read more

They showed they had gnocchi and pizza on the menu and they didn't have either. It didn't taste homemade or from scratch. Just very run of mill. read more

Go hungry, leave happy. We were looking for a new Italian place to try and Mio Nonno popped up. It's a little unassuming place in a strip center but don't let the outside fool you. Mio Nonno was nothing short of amazing. We started the burrata and it was beautifully presented with flavor to match. The focaccia bread was soft and delicious. I wanted to skip my meal and just get another burrata but I refrained. I could not decide between all the wonder dished so we asked our waitress for recommendations. She was helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu. I ended up ordering the gnocchi and the hubs got the Pollo Parmigiana and it was excellent. The gnocchi was creamy and nicely sauced. We were pleased with everything we ordered and will definitely be back! read more

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We went out for dinner on a Wednesday night, we didn't make reservations, however, we got seated right away despite the place being busy. They have wine promotions for a 50% off a bottle which was great. The place is not noisy despite being packed, so it's a good place to have a good conversation with friends or a date night. We enjoyed all the food we ordered. Mario's by far took the limelight, despite being spicy (I'm not into spicy food so that says a lot). Although, I wish they make one with a sausage that is not spicy so I can eat more . My husband absolutely loved it! He said that's the best one he had, amongst all the Italian restaurant we tried. I'm also pleasantly surprised that the eggplant dish was very tasty, I can't tell it had eggplant at all. My son had the spaghetti bolognese which he also loved. Our server was very friendly, he delivered a fast service and was very attentive. I would definitely come back to try out other dish. read more

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Delicious food. Kind of pricey. Smaller sized restaurant space. Professional staff. Clean. read more

Great restaurant. I had the puttanesca. It was great, but i had to salt it. Ambiance outstanding. Service was excellent. I would definitely go back again. read more

We ate here last night and it was delicious! If you've never been you absolutely have to try it! The service was excellent and the ambiance was just perfect! read more

Mio Nonno - Paesano $16.50 Rigatoni Pasta, Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, Hot Cherry Peppers, - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

Pretty good, however I prefer the sister restaurant. I only go for the eggplant parm which is fantastic!!

Sooooo good! This is ridiculously tasty!! We've lived here for almost 3 years and while charging our Tesla, decided to walk in to have some Italian food. BOOM the Flavor!!! from the Caesar salad to the clam linguini...heaven read more

Mio Nonno - Clam linguini & old fashioned w/woodford reserve & sweet vermouth - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

We had a lovely dining experience here at Mio Nonno! We went on Sunday, and they had $4 watermelon or pineapple martinis...fabulous! We started with calamari. It was a solid dish. I had the Aragosta (lobster ravioli)...sooo good! I tried some of M's Mario and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The sauce and flavors of both dishes were spot on. And the service was very good. I'd definitely return! read more

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Loved the pasta here! They apparently make it from scratch, and while I am no pasta connoisseur, I could definitely taste that there was something different about them I got the ragu di angello and the sauce was so good, the lamb was very tender and flavorful. The portion sizes for the pasta were pretty big compared to some of the other Italian places I've been to where they give you 5 pieces of pasta and call it a day. I did think tri funghi could have had something else to go along with the meat but otherwise all the dishes were really flavorful and I would definitely come back again to try their other dishes! read more

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The food was excellent, couldn't have asked for anything better tasting. It was a family outing of 8 people, 5 adults, with everyone reporting they were extremely pleased with their meals. Nonno dish was well received as was the Aragosta. For anyone interested in top quality Italian, this should be on your list! read more

Great food and service! Only critique is that it was very cramped where we were(busy time of day so no fault of the business!)

I have to admit it's been weeks since I visited Mio Nonno and I was so looking forward to going. I checked the menu and on Yelp and the Aragosta was listed for $15.00. You can imagine my surprise when I went to order and found the Aragosta for$25.00. Then I checked your menu prices on Goggle and the price there for Aragosta was$18.00. I really think you should update your Internet sites read more

Delicious food and great service. I'm always skeptical reading reviews and I was pleasantly surprised with this place. read more

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Cute place! As of 3/8/23, their menu temporarily does not offer pizza, just pasta. My sister had the Verde and I ordered the primavera. Food was piping hot when it came out and the bread served with olive oil was a fantastic pairing. There was a man playing the guitar along with the soundtrack which was cool. The songs ranged from Beatles to Fiddler on the Roof! Our server was kind and made sure to check on us often even though the place was packed! read more

Mio Nonno - Primavera - Italian Near Me - Allen, Texas

We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was very good although didn't ask one guest about drinks. The portions were good-sized, our water was kept full, the food was good. Tables are very close together. read more

Pastas something I have not perfected yet, so I like my random places to grab some fettuccine Alfredo ($13) and gnocchi ($16) was new to me. They both came to be $29. and it came with some good bread and oils. fettuccine Alfredo was on the more al-dente side. Sauce was very very bland, little salt I added slightly helped. Needed more cheese or flavor. Gnocchi was alright, again It needed more salt, I've had this dish at a pizza place and it was more fantastic. Sauce was on the lighter side. The actual potato bites were good. No napkins or utensils were provided even tho we ordered through doordash pick up. read more

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Decent food but absolutely terrible service. Our waitress was too busy hanging out with her friends and co workers to pay attention to our table. Two of our dishes came out way before the others and she never even brought our food. Another person had to drop it off for her. By the time the other two got their entrees the first two were half way done. She never offered water refills despite our empty glasses. She also served my mom a soda that was over a year expired. Really wanted to like this place but I'm not sure we will be back. read more