First off the ambiance was really nice. Music was good. Vintage vibe was cool. The service was good. But the food was not the best. The price was too high for the quality of the pizza. The toppings tasted good but the crust was not good. read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The host was incredibly rude; speaking to us in a way that even my own father has never spoken to me. It took over 15 minutes just to get a server, and when they finally arrived, they were just as rude. The food was mediocre at best, but the awful service completely ruined the experience. And to make matters worse, this wasn't even our first bad experience here. On a previous visit, the bartender was drunk and told my best friend and me that we weren't his favorite customers. When we brought the manager over, she had to comp our meal and apologize for his nasty behavior. You'd think after that disaster they'd try to redeem themselves, but clearly, customer service is not a priority here. I would rather get strapped to the back of an F150 and dragged through Richmond than step foot in that miserable excuse for a restaurant! read more

Excellent dinner entrees, great service and what a neat ambiance. The old reel to reel tape deck played current and music back from the 70's and 80's. What a neat vibe! You won't be disappointed. read more

This restaurant has an awesome interior and atmosphere. The playlist is so fun and the layout just feels so nostalgic. It is walk in only, so no reservations but we only waited about 30 mins or so. The staff is super friendly and they do offer bar service while you wait. Now let's get into the food.... Mozzarella Sticks were ok, they were a bit too big for me but the cheese pull was top tier. Caesar salad was good, but there was a bit too much parsley mixed in. The wings were also good. Lastly, the pizza was good, served on a cracker thin crust so take that into consideration if you prefer something thicker. They do serve individual slices on focaccia bread. Overall the atmosphere alone would definitely allow me to visit this place again. read more

See all

Place is nice. Looks the part. Servers are nice and respectful. Pizza was not very good. Mediocre.

I loved the vibes but the pizza was just ok. There is a parking lot and valet options so parking not too big of an issue. We had a slight wait which was spent at the bar so ok with me! They do not take reservations. One negative is they do not split checks by item which was annoying because it's more a of a group setting type place. Otherwise service was friendly and helpful. Will circle back eventually but not anytime soon. read more

Nonno's - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Very cool atmosphere with a retro and bit of a gaming vibe. Loud music (went on a Friday night). Came with two others and got sat right away but did wait about 6 mins before someone greeted our table. That's okay, it happens. We asked if they could turn the music down because we were shouting to hear each other. She basically said ":\ sorry no" which I get, I'm sure it's not her choice. The pizza was decent but for the price I was hoping for better. It was quite expensive. We thought about getting an app but mozzarella sticks were $15. Yikes. The pizza is veryy thin. The pepperoni pizza tasted slightly better than a frozen pizza. The Peter Lambo pizza ($25) was quite good. We asked another server if she could turn down the music (a bit annoying of us, but we weren't having a great time) and she said she'd ask but nothing changed. Whoever is in charge of the music, please turn it down. Overpriced pizza with friends is okay sometimes but definitely not in an establishment where I can't hear the folks I came with. Maybe I'm old. But it's too loud. read more

Disclaimer: this review is for the soft opening Nonno's is an ode to the 90s that will take you all the way back to the best parts of your childhood - fun-sized pizza squares, arcade machines, and a refreshingly retro design, complete with real-deal Pizza Hut chandeliers. With just a few minor changes, I feel like Nonno's has the potential to be totally radical; here's the 411: THE GOOD: Their commitment to the 90s theme is innovatively nostalgic. Too many restaurants subscribe to the same formula for success, resorting to tired sans-serif fonts, played-out color palettes, and overpriced nouveau international comfort food at egregious prices. Nonno's is unapologetically casual, dishing up unintimidating fare such as Chicago thin-crust tavern-style pizza (cut into squares for easy sharing), hot wings, and fried potatoes. I love that they're reinventing what it means to be a neighborhood pizza joint. THE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: - The music is really loud. Our family loved the 60s beach rock and the unmistakable sound that can only be produced by an 8-track, but the volume took away from our dinner. We were yelling back and forth at the waitstaff and each other the whole time. - I loved all the food, but the broccoli pizza could've used a little salt and a squirt of lemon to brighten it up. And as much as it pains me to say this... the Maui Wowie could've use a little Canadian bacon rather than the Spam... and I freaking love Spam. - I expected the frozen drinks to be refreshing, but they were heavy and syrupy. I'll probably stick to drinking next door at their sister restaurant, Toasted Coconut. All in all, their soft opening was really well done. I absolutely loved their wings and fried potatoes, and the pizza is definitely memorable. If a whole pizza is too much for you, they have some individual slice options. I can't wait to return for the Nonno's slice - if you're familiar with the famous pasta dish at Nobie's then you'll understand my excitement. Once they're in full gear, I'm definitely coming back to sample the full menu, which will introduce pastas, subs, and additional pizza/cocktail options. read more

My husband and I tried this place out after finding out it's the same owners as Nobies, which we love! Parking is somewhat limited in the actual lot but there's additional parking in the lot across the street. Walking into the restaurant feels like walking into a Pizza Hut from the 90s (but MUCH nicer). They even had some of the old lamps from Pizza Hut hanging by the bar area. It's a great dose of nostalgia, complete with some arcade games. It's definitely a curated and intentional vibe that I think they pulled off well. My husband and I arrived at around 7:30 on a Friday night and only waited about 15-20 minutes for a table. While we waited we got drinks at the bar. It took a while to get our drinks ordered bc the bartenders were incredibly busy--they would have probably benefitted from an extra set of hands. The drinks were amazing and strong once we did get them. Once we were at our table, we ordered the mozz sticks which came with a house sauce. Numerous waitstaff warned us that the sauce was super spicy but neither of us thought it had much heat at all. The sauce was pretty tasty, but the mozz sticks tasted a bit doughy. Would probably skip out on those next time The pizza is Chicago thin-crust style. My husband got the meat head and I did a DIY with broccoli, onions, and the house made giardiniera. Both pizzas were delicious, but slightly overpriced for pizza. We had plenty of leftovers and it reheated in the air fryer pretty well. Overall, it's probably not a place we'll go to super often just because it was so pricey for pizza, but it's a cute and unique restaurant, maybe to take visitors to or for a fun date night. read more

See all

The only descent thing on the menu are the mozzarella sticks. Pizza was less than average and over priced. This is the second time that I visited a restaurant based on Eat Like A Local's TV show and the food has been very bad, but I know food can be subjective but when 2 other family members feel the same way I guess I can't be wrong. read more

When we walked in it was a little more retro hipster casual than we anticipated based on other reviews and their website. The food and service was excellent. They have vintage Pizza Hut lampshades over a couple tables and old video games. We had a blast last night. We had the meat head pizza with roasted garlic added... so much garlic, they measured with their hearts for sure. The mozzarella sticks were worth the time just by themselves. read more

Nonno's - The Meats pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Great first experience here. We got the amaretto sour and Negroni frozen cocktails both were very good, although they did unsettle my stomach for some odd reason. the crispy potatoes are a must get. We also got the meat lovers tavern style and a single slice of the grandma pie with broccoli. The tavern style was stellar dare I say the best thin crust I've had in Houston. The grandma pie left a little to be desired. The service was great at the bar and the ambiance was a ton of fun. I'll be back to again when they have their fill Menu released read more

Interesting interior/vibe/concept -- It's reminiscent of a 90s Pizza Parlor with many of the tables resembling family-sized booths and even a section devoted to pinball machines and a couple of arcade games. The music was also pretty retro. When we went, it was quite a wait for a table for two (approximately 40 minutes?) However, we had the chance to grab a drink at the bar as we waited. In my opinion, the pizzas have potential. They came our piping hot, and I definitely see what flavor profiles they are going for. However, I think the ultra thin crust of the pizza kind of hurts Nonno's in the Houston Pizza standings for me, because it is just not very interesting texturally (meaning the flavors of the pizza need to do a lot more work). And without the Hot Larry sauce, I didn't think the pizza flavors on its own really wow'ed me. We had the... - The Veggie Pizza under "Grandma's Pizza by the Slice" - which was pretty fantastic, very fluffy 'pan' pizza crust, and it was also very tasty. (Note for the veggie lovers, it's less veggies than you might expect) - Maui Wowee with Larry's Hot Sauce on the side - I really liked that they cut the spam and pineapple sliced very thin. I totally agree that the pineapple 'chunks' often served on Hawaiian style pizzas are just too much... so I think this was a wonderful twist. As I mentioned before, without the Hot Larry sauce which I ordered on the side, I think this pizza would have been less enjoyable. In terms of drinks: I had the Paperplane Spritz which was quite interesting/enjoyable: Jim Bean, Amaro Nonino, Strawberry and Lemon. And an Aperol Spritz which was prepared with High Life instead of Prosecco (which tasted like a lighter beer). read more

See all

Pizza - excellent! Thin crust, unique options Service - great! It was my wafirst day and he crushed it Beware: If you want hot sauce be prepared to pay an up charge because it's made "in house" (eye roll) read more

Nonno's - Broccoli veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had fun drinks and pizza at Nonno's. We tried the wise guy pizza, and I really enjoyed it--nice, thin crust and a little bit of a spicy kick. I also ordered a glass of wine, which was good, but I wish I'd ordered a cocktail instead--the cocktails looked really interesting, like the frozen negroni. A tip: we arrived around 6:30pm on a Saturday, and I heard the hostess say it was a 45 minute wait for a table, but we were lucky enough to snag spots at the bar which are first-come-first-served and serve the full menu. read more

Not a fan of the cracker crust pizza and Wishh they had regular or pan pizza but the service is a million out of ten! The gentleman was so nice! I would come back and try the pastas read more

Cool vibe. Love the reel to reel. We had the mushroom and meathead pizzas. Totally different, but equally delicious. Service was lovely.

For appetizers, you can't go wrong with the Bada Bing, chicken wings, or mozzarella cheese sticks. When it comes to the main course, I'd recommend either the chicken piccata or the Wise Guy pizza. And definitely save room for dessert--the cheesecake is excellent and comes in a generous portion read more

Was in the mood for fried mozzarella....checked out their menu....went with a friend..Sat at the open air bar...beautiful day....Ness was very attentive ..made great recommendations ...we followed her lead...when she was busy...Elliot was there to take care of us....we finally put two and two together .....Elliot Ness.....great team work ....made for a very fun afternoon....i highly recommend this place...cold drinks..great pizza!!!!!! read more

The Mozzarella sticks were very good. The pizza skip. Burned edges, very thin. Service excellent. Expensive for their offerings. read more

The Food is always so Good , I always start with there Frozen Margarita , Caesar Salad. The Pizza is some of the Best Pizza I've ever had.

Super cool spot. As soon as you walk in you get hit with a wave of nostalgia for the og sit down pizza spots from back in the day. Sat at the bar and started off with some cocktails. The spiked eggnog was so damn good (didn't post a pic cuz it straight up looks like vomit). Ordered the crispy potatoes as an app and it was absolutely fire. The dip it comes with is elite. Ordered the wise guy pizza and it was delicious. I've had tavern style in Chicago and this was a really good approximation. Definitely want to try some pasta next time. Overall a really dope place but be prepared to wait. It was packed in there on a Saturday night bubba. Can't wait to go back. read more

Nonno's - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Manager was rude and made a bad decision for me the customer with a party of 8! Once he changed his Mind and seated us, I tried to enjoy the meal with out of town family, but expected him to comp desert or part of our bill as his apology. NOTHInG! Didn't like their attitude at all. Food was ok. read more

The food was below average. Mushroom pizza wasn't very good. Kale salad was drenched in dressing and still didn't have much flavor. I can see zero reason to try again. There are so many good restaurants in Houston so don't waste your time or money on this one. read more

Thought it would be good but was average. Charged double for a refill on an Arnold Palmer in a cocktail glass. $8 not really worth the $65.00 for 2 read more

We sat at the bar. The bartender was very good and helped us pick out a wine. We got a wiseguy and a pepperoni and cheese with a chopped salad. The salad was a standout. The mix of lettuce, meat, and cheese was perfect, and the vinaigrette was sharp, well seasoned, and it had just the right amount. I'd go back again just to get the salad. The Wiseguy was fun to try. It had sausage and giardinara. I'd get that again too. We always get a pepperoni and cheese because that's the best way to compare one place to another. The Chicago tavern style was very thin and crispy. The components all worked together. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. The whole place had a fun vibe. Definitely a "must try" on a tour of Houston's best pizza. read more

See all

It's not just pizza, but the pizza is damn good. I love a thin crispy crust, so if that's not your style this might not be the spot for you. We started with the Mozz sticks and crispy potatoes. Don't skip the potatoes-- the sauce they come with (deep inhale) is creamy garlic heaven. So good! We got the Meat Head pizza and it was plenty enough to share between three, full grown, hungry adults. This place is a little loud, so it may not be the best place to take grandma. But it has video games and a shuffleboard table, so if grandma is cool then maybe. We sat at the bar and it was great. I will be back for sure. Oh damn. I almost forgot. THE CHEESECAKE. I've been back since just to get cheesecake to go. I'm not ashamed. I'd do it again. They have a vanilla bean slice and the sauce they put on top is (sheds a silent tear) beautiful. And if they run out of that they also have a maple with blueberry topping. Both are incredible. read more

This place is super popular so you have to get there right when it opens. We sat on the patio which is great for kids. They have a huge turf area and they can just run around. I got the chicken piccata which isn't the regular piccata but had very good flavor. Just for the price had a side with it. My family got pizza which was good! read more

the food was really good. also got to see a fight between the staff and a rude drunk karen so the free show bumps it up to 5 stars. seriously, this place is great, i came here because J. Kenji Alt Lopez visited when he came to htx. great food great service great people read more

Nonno's - mozzarella sticks - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

I saw that in 2023, Esquire magazine named Nonno's as the recipient for best pizza joint. Since moving to Houston, finding good pizza has been more miss than hit and decided to give this place a shot. What really caught my eye was the fact that they had Chicago style thin crust, as a native Chicagoan I was sold. The place is cool as there is a mishmash retro feel from a mixture of 80's and 90's esthetics. The host was nice and its always good to be greeted by a cheerful person. I don't know if it was just the night I happen to be there, but the music was way too loud. I would get it if it was like a biker bar themed restaurant but it was difficult to have a conversation as you really had to focus. Server was good, she was really nice and very attentive so definitely points for the staff. No I didn't read the Esquire article, but based on the pizza alone I don't see how this could win top spot. There is way better pizza in Chicago all over the city, so my curiosity will need to find out what did Esquire judge. The pizza would be average at best compared to places in Chicago, the crust is really thin, the sausage didn't have the same kick, and the amount of cheese was minimal. If you're not from Chicago you may like it more than me, but for us transplants our search continues. read more

Super fire spot for the best vibe and pizza combo! Right when you walk in, you're greeted with nostalgic colors, music and games. Highly recommend the mozzarella sticks if you like those, this place has the crisp to cheese ration on spot! Served with a Spicy marinara, can't go wrong. We built our own pizza with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage and an original tomato sauce on it. Super crispy and flavorful! Great place to come by with the family or even with friends. Service was great, very attentive and very caring. Will be coming back again read more

See all

Wow.... What a cool fun place for the fam to unwind after 4 hours of driving just 8 minutes from Rice University this "gem" served a great Ceasar salad, amazing "tavern style pizza" (thin crust) and pasta ... our fam shared all three and still had leftovers.... My youngest loved the free arcade games... yes free.... Did I mention the music playlist included....Nine Inch Nails! Lets GO! read more

Any place that will charge $21.00 for bringing a birthday cake and then add a service charge of $40.00 for 7 persons , will not be seeing my family again. Then the waitress got mad because we didn't leave another tip on the $175 total. read more

I had the crispy potatoes and wings appetizitizers, I thought the wings were great along with their own house ranch and the potatoes were okay. I ordered the meathead pizza with lemon ricotta and the little dollops of it made everything taste great. I also had the maple cheesecake and would certainly recommend it for anyone to try. Between 4 people we only spent around 65$ so I would say it is worth it. read more

Excellent place and way more than I expected although their other two restaurants are great too- Nobie's and Toasted Coconut. Food delicious and service excellemt read more

See all

This place is AMAZING. Best mozzarella sticks in the world, and they r GF. I dream of this place and family friendly. I would pop my pussy for their Moscow Mule's tho read more

Listennnnn... Nonno's was a YES YES!! The food tastes like it's made with love and the ambiance has a vintage 80's, pizza tavern nostalgia that attracts a crowd as diverse as the cocktail menu. The service was great, the music was a vibe - picture enjoying comfort food + cocktails with friends while Xscape, Mariah Carey, and Usher are bellowing above you. I had the build your own pizza with Broccoli + Basil, and it was so cheesy and well seasoned that I had to ration my slices to keep from inhaling it. Our margaritas had enough tequila that Don Julio would be proud, the ladies restroom was clean which is a huge bonus, & the hostesses were super friendly. The parking lot fills up quickly so be prepared to walk a block or two, which you'll need to burn off the carbs. Def coming back to try the Pepperoni w/Ricotta pizza which looked like artistry. Enjoy! read more

Nonno's - Pepperoni with Ricotta cheese - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pizza is overall well balanced. Thin crust but not too crisp. Enough sauce but not too much the cheese is perfect and the toppings like pepperoni and sausage have good flavor. Very impressed The ambience is good . Pretty chill music , nice vibe ,and the staff is great . Definitely now in my top 5 pizza places to go to This was recommended by a buddy of mine read more

The pizza is good. Strong drinks. The service is good but the cookies are the star of the show. Nice vibe the music is top tier. Can't forget the old school games you can plan as well. read more

We came in on a weeknight about 9. Place was more than half full. We were greeted & seated promptly. We ordered the chopped salad as a starter and shared that among the three of us. Salad was very delicious. Next we ordered two pizzas, Meathead & Fungus among us. Both were very good and I would order them again. But to be honest my favorite was the mushroom pizza. The place was neatly setup with a reel to reel playing the music kinda cool. I would make the hour trip to come back here. read more

Nonno's - Salad - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas