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Without reservation, Nonna Cucina Rustica is on par with or better than the best traditional Italian restaurants of NYC. Every dish we have enjoyed across several years has been expertly prepared and delicious. The wine list is simple, but it offers a number of well-made, popularly priced Italian wines. Service is consistently professional, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, providing enticing descriptions of dishes and recommendations. My only disappointment is that we visit PR only once each year so we cannot dine here more often. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Nonna Cucina Rustica is a restaurant you can't miss while in San Juan. We made a reservation, and our table was ready when promised. The restaurant wasn't super busy but definitely had its clientele. Our server, which name escapes me now, was The Best. She was personable, attentive, funny, and very efficient. The menu has lots of great choices, even for those who are picky eaters. As soon as we were seated, complimentary bread (Focaccia) arrived along with some olive oil. The wine list is concise but good, and prices were not crazy. Very affordable. We ordered the burrata salad and the arugula salad as appetizers. They were both fresh and delicious. Main dishes: - Robalo (sea bass) was the fish special. - Tagliolini - Squid ink risotto (with seafood) - Lamb Lasagna (so good). Also, a special. Everything was DELICIOUS. I couldn't pick a bad thing about any of those dishes. I can't stress enough how good the food here was. Seasoning was on point. Great first night in P.R. thanks to Nonna Cucina rustica and the staff. PS: The ambiance in the restaurant is very welcoming, dimmed lighting, and has a homey kind of a feel to it.
La comida (food) estaba súper buena, me encantó el servicio (service) y el ambiente (ambiance). Realmente es uno de los mejores lugares que he probado -- no tengo ni una sola queja. Si están dudando en venir, no lo piensen más. Les prometo que valdrá la pena. Además, los precios son económicos y las porciones, generosas.
We had an overall great experience here! The food was excellent. The complimentary bread was so soft and tasty. Definitely order the arancini. The amatriciana pasta was also a favorite. We also got the short rib and saffron risotto which is not pictured, but was also delicious. Ambiance was lovely, service was great. Can't wait to go back!
A great Italian spot in San Juan. Loved the restaurant- it is small and intimate. Not really a private spot as you are sitting very close to other tables, but feels very homey. The food was great. A lot of good selections. I got the special lasagna-it was delicious! Service and wine options were great. We saw multiple people come in for takeout so looks like a solid option for that!
Nice location, service seemed to be understaffed because we had to ask for water 2-3 times and that is unacceptable for a place like this. The entries were decent and pretty unique like the croquettes filled with some sort of risotto and the eggplant was also a table favorite. The saffron risotto tasted like smoked or burnt and the braised boneless short ribs could have been way better. One out of six plates served was left untouched. That person went for the bread and ice cream across the street. Maybe it was an issue of our poor choice, but for us this was our debut and our farewell.
BEST EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA on the island, no doubt! The eggplant is cut super thin, almost resembling Greek phyllo dough. It's the best I've ever had and as a Food Writer who's had that dish MANY times, I can say that Nonna's Cucina Rústica surpasses them ALL. The team at Nonna Cucina Rústica knows culinary excellence. They don't have a huge menu but what they do, they do perfectly!!! This is a top Italian restaurant that's known among the locals- it certainly has its loyal customers, I now consider myself one! What a treat to find an authentic spot with probably the most on-point staff in San Juan! They are helpful, welcoming and not too intrusive. This is a great place for a date or for enjoying a meal with friends you'd like to catch up with! It's quiet enough that you can actually hear each other speak : what a pleasure in this area, where most of the popular places on nearby Calle Loiza are quite loud. Nonna's has a palpable refinement. I had the opportunity to meet the owner one day and it's true - the vibe of a restaurant ALWAYS starts at the top! He could not have been more gracious, it's not surprising that he has a Chef who loves what he does and a team of servers who take great pride in bringing excellence to each customer. It's truly a team effort here! As one might guess from its' name, the interior is designed to resemble a rustic Italian Inn - one with a kitchen that really knows how to wow with flavorful hearty homemade food . Fresh grilled fish is a popular item and a best seller. I'm going to try that on my next visit. But it's the Eggplant Parmesan that has me coming back, time after time. When I'm dining solo, I can simply eat at the bar and know that I'll have a wonderful conversation with whoever is on duty. Nonna's wine list is extensive and top notch, they offer mocktails and other nonalcoholic beverages too. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the most incredible focaccia bread that you'll receive upon seating. It's dreamy and comes with balsamic vinegar and the most fantastic Italian olive oil, you know it's the good stuff straight from Italy when it has a light green color, as it does here. Carbs be damned, allow yourself to dig in! It's unlikely that you'll find focaccia THIS GOOD anywhere because it's not dense nor oily. BRAVO to the Baker! Nonna's comes through with great welcoming vibes, you'll feel like you're at a welcoming Countryside Inn in Italy . Totally charming with a welcoming atmosphere and staff. Cozy and refined. Allow it to totally charm you.
4 months ago
We were celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary. Special night. Wrote it on the reservation. No acknowledgment of our celebration. You can definitely do better. We ordered a bottle of Fiano (a wine we really enjoy and was on the menu). They didn't have it. We settled for Chardonnay. It was good. We asked for bread. They didn't have any!!! (What? An Italian restaurant with no bread?) not a great start. Having said all that, the rest for our food was amazing! The arancini and the eggplant were exquisite. I ordered the steak (yeah I know) but it was amazing. The sauce, the potatoes. Just delicious. Our guests had the lasagna and my husband ordered the pizza. They were very satisfied with their meals. The ambiance is quaint. Old Italian. Clean. I would train servers to know what's available and what's not. Prevent from ordering and being disappointed. In addition, if you don't have bread and make pizza, you have bread. You can make it out of pizza dough in a pinch for those who ask. Italian red sauce without bread... it's a big miss. If your equipment is broken, buy the bread. I think they should have given us the dessert based on the misses. Nonetheless, the entrees were very good. read more
I am still stunned, this meal was stellar and so memorable. From top to bottom! The ambiance is so comforting. The bread was like a cloud with a perfect salting and slight crunch. The presentation of the dipping oil/vinegar was pretty, delicious and fun to play with. Now this pasta.... let me tell you... phenomenal!!! I ordered the ravioli d'anatra because I love duck and this blew me AWAY. The taste of the savory and salty of the duck melting into the tangy sweet of the pear and port wine reduction was something I could've never expected. Plus, the ravioli squares were browned hard and perfect and topped with a succulent dollop of truffle butter. The sweet port wine reduction elevated the savoriness of the pasta and really went well with the crunch at the end, which rounded out the bite. 20/10!! My cocktail was also delicious and perfectly balanced! Genuinely can't wait to come back here. read more
9 months ago
The food was authentic Italian food you get a lot for your money not expensive really delicious .The service was superb nicest people. Nice atmosphere . read more
2 months ago
Without reservation, Nonna Cucina Rustica is on par with or better than the best traditional Italian restaurants of NYC. Every dish we have enjoyed across several years has been expertly prepared and delicious. The wine list is simple, but it offers a number of well-made, popularly priced Italian wines. Service is consistently professional, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, providing enticing descriptions of dishes and recommendations. My only disappointment is that we visit PR only once each year so we cannot dine here more often. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more
9 months ago
4 months ago
Nonna Cucina Rustica is a restaurant you can't miss while in San Juan. We made a reservation, and our table was ready when promised. The restaurant wasn't super busy but definitely had its clientele. Our server, which name escapes me now, was The Best. She was personable, attentive, funny, and very efficient. The menu has lots of great choices, even for those who are picky eaters. As soon as we were seated, complimentary bread (Focaccia) arrived along with some olive oil. The wine list is concise but good, and prices were not crazy. Very affordable. We ordered the burrata salad and the arugula salad as appetizers. They were both fresh and delicious. Main dishes: - Robalo (sea bass) was the fish special. - Tagliolini - Squid ink risotto (with seafood) - Lamb Lasagna (so good). Also, a special. Everything was DELICIOUS. I couldn't pick a bad thing about any of those dishes. I can't stress enough how good the food here was. Seasoning was on point. Great first night in P.R. thanks to Nonna Cucina rustica and the staff. PS: The ambiance in the restaurant is very welcoming, dimmed lighting, and has a homey kind of a feel to it. read more
9 months ago
La comida (food) estaba súper buena, me encantó el servicio (service) y el ambiente (ambiance). Realmente es uno de los mejores lugares que he probado -- no tengo ni una sola queja. Si están dudando en venir, no lo piensen más. Les prometo que valdrá la pena. Además, los precios son económicos y las porciones, generosas. read more
We had an overall great experience here! The food was excellent. The complimentary bread was so soft and tasty. Definitely order the arancini. The amatriciana pasta was also a favorite. We also got the short rib and saffron risotto which is not pictured, but was also delicious. Ambiance was lovely, service was great. Can't wait to go back! read more
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A great Italian spot in San Juan. Loved the restaurant- it is small and intimate. Not really a private spot as you are sitting very close to other tables, but feels very homey. The food was great. A lot of good selections. I got the special lasagna-it was delicious! Service and wine options were great. We saw multiple people come in for takeout so looks like a solid option for that! read more
Nice location, service seemed to be understaffed because we had to ask for water 2-3 times and that is unacceptable for a place like this. The entries were decent and pretty unique like the croquettes filled with some sort of risotto and the eggplant was also a table favorite. The saffron risotto tasted like smoked or burnt and the braised boneless short ribs could have been way better. One out of six plates served was left untouched. That person went for the bread and ice cream across the street. Maybe it was an issue of our poor choice, but for us this was our debut and our farewell. read more
2 years ago
BEST EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA on the island, no doubt! The eggplant is cut super thin, almost resembling Greek phyllo dough. It's the best I've ever had and as a Food Writer who's had that dish MANY times, I can say that Nonna's Cucina Rústica surpasses them ALL. The team at Nonna Cucina Rústica knows culinary excellence. They don't have a huge menu but what they do, they do perfectly!!! This is a top Italian restaurant that's known among the locals- it certainly has its loyal customers, I now consider myself one! What a treat to find an authentic spot with probably the most on-point staff in San Juan! They are helpful, welcoming and not too intrusive. This is a great place for a date or for enjoying a meal with friends you'd like to catch up with! It's quiet enough that you can actually hear each other speak : what a pleasure in this area, where most of the popular places on nearby Calle Loiza are quite loud. Nonna's has a palpable refinement. I had the opportunity to meet the owner one day and it's true - the vibe of a restaurant ALWAYS starts at the top! He could not have been more gracious, it's not surprising that he has a Chef who loves what he does and a team of servers who take great pride in bringing excellence to each customer. It's truly a team effort here! As one might guess from its' name, the interior is designed to resemble a rustic Italian Inn - one with a kitchen that really knows how to wow with flavorful hearty homemade food . Fresh grilled fish is a popular item and a best seller. I'm going to try that on my next visit. But it's the Eggplant Parmesan that has me coming back, time after time. When I'm dining solo, I can simply eat at the bar and know that I'll have a wonderful conversation with whoever is on duty. Nonna's wine list is extensive and top notch, they offer mocktails and other nonalcoholic beverages too. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the most incredible focaccia bread that you'll receive upon seating. It's dreamy and comes with balsamic vinegar and the most fantastic Italian olive oil, you know it's the good stuff straight from Italy when it has a light green color, as it does here. Carbs be damned, allow yourself to dig in! It's unlikely that you'll find focaccia THIS GOOD anywhere because it's not dense nor oily. BRAVO to the Baker! Nonna's comes through with great welcoming vibes, you'll feel like you're at a welcoming Countryside Inn in Italy . Totally charming with a welcoming atmosphere and staff. Cozy and refined. Allow it to totally charm you. read more
11 months ago
I came here on a whim on a Monday night with no concrete dinner plans and I'm so glad I did. This place has a rustic cozy vibe fit for a romantic evening with a partner. Though when I came there was only one waiter working, he was doing the best he can and was attentive to all the tables. If your food takes time to arrive, remember, you're in the Caribbean, so you're on island time. I had trouble deciding on either a pizza or the seafood with squid ink linguini but eventually settled with the linguini. The seafood tasted fresh, but the pasta and sauce left a little more to be desired. For dessert I ordered the tiramisu to-go. Not too bad, but nothing to write home about either. The next time I come to PR I would definitely come here again to try their other dishes! read more
1 year ago
3.5 stars. This is a pretty solid Italian restaurant especially considering we're in PR. I ordered some special for the day pasta, the eggplant parm for an app and the tiramisu. The eggplant parm was really awesome. Super solid. The pasta special was just ok, some kind of beef pasta. The tiramisu is solid, not the best but good enough. Service is super friendly and overall the restaurant was pretty quiet though I went on a weekday. Easy parking along the street that's free. read more
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This place was a hole in the wall as far as location but didn't disappoint for food the gnocchi was amazing the dish was well balanced. My boyfriend had the ravioli and arranchini ball which he loved. I found the taste of the ball a little odd but that's preference. It was also too cold so have a light sweater. Service was amazing and not slow like usual for PR. Will def be returning as we frequent PR. read more
1 year ago
So we have been eating mostly PR food since we got here and I thought let's switch it up. I'm glad we came here the food, the vibe and the service was impeccable. The bread we started off with had authentic olive oil and balsamic, I love bread so right up my ally. I had the steak with the potatoes and peppers, my daughter had a carbonara and my son had a pizza with arugula and prosciutto. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was so nice and attentive and the wine was so good. When we come back to PR we will most definitely be coming back here. The music is as the icing on the cake for me, all old school. I'm in love!! read more
After having eaten Puerto Rican food all week i wanted something different and settled in Italian food. I haven't had very many good experiences at Italian restaurant, and Nonna is one of the few that I felt was one of the best Italian restaurants I've eaten in a very long time. Buratta appetizer- 1 star. The consensus was that it had no flavor and watery. If anything it was bland and lacked flavor compared to everything else they served. Goat cheese and Ricotta ravioli in mushroom sauce- 5 stars. The entire table felt this was the best in flavor. Don't be fooled by the small looking portion. It is so rich and heavy that it was actually filling for me. Duck and pear ravioli with wine sauce- 3 stars. I thought the sauce was too sweet and overpowering. It took away from appreciating what is happening inside the ravioli Boneless pork tenderloin- 4.5 stars. I thought this was done very nicely. It was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. If you are a pork belly fan you will love this dish. Lasagne of the day- aka lamb lasagne. 3 stars. I thought it was good but nothing exceptional. Would I come back? Yes, I would to try a few other things Off the menu. I say stick with the goat cheese and ricotta ravioli because the mushroom sauce is epic. read more
3 years ago
Stumbled upon this place by chance just driving around and boy we got excited! Street parking is plenty available here as well as I think I saw a paid lot around the area as well. The place is nice and the atmosphere is romantic as well as rustic as the name of the restaurant states. I loved the fact that the wait staff worked together I felt like all wait staff of the restaurant took care of us, I loved the team work they had going on. The wait staff was super wise on the menu and helped us to have the perfect meal. COMPLEMENTARY BREAD- I always appreciate the touch for sure since I am a carb lover I got happy when we got the bread. PROCIUTTO COTTO- we got a appetizer of prosciutto cottonmouths, very interesting cut of meat but none the less very delicious SEAFOOD LINGUINI IN SQUID INK- I must say that this was the plate I was the most excited about, however I was a bit disappointed, I am a creamy sauce lover, when I saw the squid ink I could actually picture this dark and creamy sauce, the reality was a watery and sad sauce with a black pasta and some sea food on top. I did not like the taste of any of it, it was the one thing I came in to eat and the most disappointing thing we had. MUSHROOM RAVIOLI- my bf got the mushroom ravioli it also had dates and some nuts. the pasta saved our lives. it was amazing. I gave up on the sea food and ink squid and took on this plate, this one I do recommend so make sure to order this plate. so avoiding the sea food ink pasta the experience is much better. everything here was great from the place atmosphere to the meals (again besides the ink pasta) we loved everything. I will probably come back to try other stuff read more
What a gem near Isla Verde! A few years ago friends of ours recommended this restaurant and we were so fortunate that they did. This I think has been our fourth time here and the food is always amazing. The wine also excellent and the atmosphere so charming and European. Highly recommended. A definite must try and five stars for sure. I would put this up against any great Italian restaurant in New York City read more
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What a hidden treasure! A quick Uber from the Caribe Hilton. Very friendly, attentive service. Simply amazing authentic dishes--tastes like I was sitting at my Nonna's kitchen table. We had the burrata, salad with beets and dates, arrancinni, soup, homemade pasta filled with sausage in a light sauce, red snapper with caponata, and hazelnut gelato. Everything was amazing.I can't recommend highly enough--make sure to call for a reservation. read more
3 years ago
Food was delicious, service was very good. They make pasta from the scratch. We had a great time! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
On the last night of our trip to San Juan, we decided to try Nonna Cucina. We were not disappointed! I'd recommend getting reservations as the restaurant is small to midsized and VERY busy. When we arrived, the restaurant was filled and a little loud, but it quieted as the two very large groups left. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful when we selected a bottle of wine to accompany our meal. We had the burrata, which was one of the best parts of our meal. The red pepper sauce was divine. My entree was the CASONCELLI ALLA BERGAMASCA. The pasta was made in house and cooked to perfection. The meat filling was plentiful (almost a little too much for me, but I don't eat a ton of meat). The sauce was beautiful. My husband had the TAGLIATA DI MANZO and the green peppercorn sauce was mouth watering. When he was done, I just kept eating the sauce and vegetables. We had a great experience here and would highly recommend! read more
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