Ended up stopping in here on a business trip just by chance, given it's a little bit off the beaten path, but well worth it. The main guy Franco, was an excellent host and you can tell just by sitting there lots of regulars know him by name and he's extremely well-versed in options to suggest. As a result, I ended up getting the zuppa di mare and a Moscow mule, both of which were fantastic and will definitely be back! read more

Nonno's Italian Restaurant - Mule and Zuppa di Mare - Italian Near Me - Sandyston, New Jersey

My husband and I dine at Nonno's frequently and the food is fantastic. The service is top notch and very friendly. Enjoy Franco stopping by our table to check on everything. read more

Great food ! Atmosphere & service ! Owner is a great host attentive staff great selection of wine read more

Nonno's Italian Restaurant - Shrimp & scallops scampi over broccoli rabe - Italian Near Me - Sandyston, New Jersey

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The food is done very very good little pricey I think it's worth it. The service is a bit slow, but not bad in the surrounding are very nice. You're not going into the Waldorf, but the ambience is acceptable. read more

We can only be honest. Flies. There were 2 in the bar area making themselves known. After being seated, we had a few more visitors buzzing around the table. Not welcome at all. In fact, annoying. We've never experienced this at other places so, ya gotta wonder why. Not going back. read more

Just no for all the reasons from the google review side. Rude, overpriced and not a good experience for where it's located (the middle of nowhere) read more

A fantastic place. The owner is a fantastic man. He is cousin to my dear departed Uncle Ossy. Serving great food runs in the family. The eggplant parm was phenomenal. Of course since it is of my favorite meals it would be a logical favorite but it was thin, plentiful and the red sauce was silky. I left the choice of red wine to them and it is amazing. I must find out the name of it. Lovely bouquet, warm, soft texture, no tannic after taste with the red sauce. I can't speak for my family but this was an excellent meal. I will have to come back and try some of the other meals. read more

Came out for Valentine's Day / birthday celebration with my Boyfriend, family, and friends for what was meant to obviously be a special night. My boyfriend had made a reservation weeks ago.. and even followed up the day of calling that morning to ensure we were still good to go. Once arriving it was clear the staff was a bit behind. WE greeted the host, and told him we had made a reservation. he was a bit dismissive, saying that we would need to wait because there were people ahead of us. No problem, but we ended up waiting half an hour past our reservation time. We were eventually seated in the back corner of the restaurant and seemingly forgotten about most the night. the waiter did not even take our drink order until 40 minutes later... and we had to keep reminding him of our drinks as he only brought sangria and water, and 3 times forgot a soda and a beer. Ultimately finding out they didn't even have the beer my father in law had ordered. Our appetizers took another 30 minutes to place an order on. And there were more mistakes here. No calamari was brought out despite 2 orders being put in. Extra muscles that were NOT ordered came out. And we had been asking for bread.. a commonality generally given upon being seated. We had reminded/ asked our waiter several time. It wasn't until an hour and half in that we were told the kitchen was out of bread. Which was fine had we not seen every table around us get refilled baskets. The owner offered to substitute the bread for an appetizer - and condescendingly cut up and piece mealed the singular appetizer, handing us each a small piece of the appetizer while humming a tune for us to "stop crying" seemingly mocking us for asking several times for a basket of bread, which was then clear when he told my boyfriend directly to "stop whining about the bread" Nonetheless we tried to make the most of our night. Our entries were put in with no issue however when the meals came out- the owner "reassured" me that I should be LUCKY that the kitchen made my pasta with Alfredo sauce instead of oil ... which I've 1000% ordered before and never had an issue with... it was simple chicken Alfredo- for a "fancy" Italian restaurant, you would not think this a difficult task. Additional, It was not an issue to the waiter when I placed it. Regardless several entrees for the table came out wrong. With poorly cooked chicken and My pasta sauce was pure milk. When we brought it up the waiter and the owner- it was clear he could not accept criticism or negative comments on the food preparation. He was aggressively getting in the face of my boyfriend, making snarky remarks to our table, and trying to ensure us that we were wrong despite several dishes being below standards. His whole attitude was disgusting. He tried to make it seem as he did us a favor by taking our party, claiming we did not have a reservation despite having proof, and that he treats all guests the same. Any ounce of professionalism was gone. it was evidently clear that other patrons were friends / family as they joined in his mocking of us- definitely not supporting any crumb of professionalism this place held. One of the employees - I did not get his name but he was every sweet came over to apologize and offered the ladies at the table roses for Valentines Day, a sweet gesture. However that was quickly dismissed when the owner returned to make more snarky comments to us stating "those will be $5 extra to your bill" we told him to keep his dead flowers and we packed up and left. If you're looking for a welcoming space to enjoy a meal with loved ones. This is not the place. They cannot handle stress / busy times of the day or holidays. Unfortunately, we had been warned based on their NYE party- but we thought we'd make our own assumptions. And it seemed worst than our friends experience. I will certainly never return to this place while this man is in charge. Absolutely repulsed. read more

I was part of a group of 5 widows who went to Nonno's, arriving before 5 pm. At that time, there were 2 tables with 4 customers each. The owner Franco seemed to micromanage everything; taking orders and acting as bartender. There was a new employee who had been there only 2 days plus his nephew. Being single ladies, we wanted separate checks. At first, Franco did not want to do this. But eventually, we did get separate checks. Two ladies ordered the same appetizer of clams oreganto. I ordered fried calamari, another ordered a salad and a third ordered stuffed artichoke. Those 3 arrived at the same time. After a wait and having to summon help to get the clams, only one order arrived. Again, we had to summon help before the second order arrived. The food was great, including our main courses and dessert. But delivery was slow and the checks were slow in arrival, coming in separately and with errors on 2 of them. Five stars for food but 3 for delivery and service. Don't come here if you aren't prepared to wait. It was way past 7 before we left. read more

What a delight! We've been trying to go here for years but it's either closed, renovating, or covid! It was worth the wait though. Prepare for a relaxed dinner, as you should in the Poconos anyway, as there is no rush with service. That being said, everyone who touched our table was wonderful, that's just how it is up here. Nonno himself will probably stop by your table, if he doesn't also take your order or pour your martini! He is a hoot! I started with a Caesar salad and then the penne vodka. Both wonderful. So many martinis were had by our party it would have been impossible to have a bad time. And they were great martinis! I wish we had saved room for dessert, but we will be back! read more

Pass by this place many times and one day came inside. Food is prepared to order and tastes delicious and very authentic. Frank is very friendly and welcoming. Love this place! read more

Excellent food and very nice ambiance Staff attentive and courteous Great options Family friendly They don't rush you and the owner visits each table read more

Authentic Italian food served with class!!!!!!! The only suggestion I have is to do something with the outside of the establishment....when turning on the road to Dingmans Bridge it looks terrible. read more

Can't say enough about our dinner tonight! We had 2 appetizers, 2 entrees from the regular menu and 2 entrees that were tonight's specials. Seriously unbelievably delicious! We ate the apps so fast I forgot to take photos! They were stuffed mushrooms and fried calamari. Very attentive owner, bartender, and server. Will most definitely be back! Update: Had the shrimp entree the next day (tons of leftovers) and that meal was also delicious! read more

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It great Sunday stop just off rt 206 and it started by us meeting the owner at the door who greeted us as we entered. We enjoyed a wonderful salad starter as appertizer. Then we enjoy chicken Nonno and special pork chop parmigiana. The meal ended with perfect expresso and tartufo read more

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Divine. Everything about this place is excellent, from the cloth napkins and tablecloth to the hospitality of the owner to the top-notch food and wine. Just visiting the area, but I wish this place was across the street from my house. read more

I drive by this place everyday and it never had an establishment they took off. Definitely change my mind and will be a regular place to eat. I had the chicken special and it was delicious. Food is fresh and cooked with care. Open space so you can have a conversation with your table and be able to hear each other. So for everyone that drives by to hop on rt 560 on the way home and see this place, Please come back and bring the family. Let's keep the Italian restaurant striving!! Definitely a great place to eat. read more

Nonno's Italian Restaurant - Chicken special - Italian Near Me - Sandyston, New Jersey

Nonno's is an amazing Italian restaurant. Growing up in an Italian household my wife and I are a bit particular about Italian food out. Nonno's food is the best in Italian cuisine. Last evening I had Veal Parmigiana with a pounded veal chop on the bone. Oh Lord it was fantastic!!! My wife had Shrimp and it was amazing. We started with a stuffed artichoke and lovely antipasto salad and finished by sharing a Tartufo. What a great meal. Way too much food to eat but the great news is I get to eat the left overs today! Thank you Franco and Nonno's read more

The owner and waiter are awesome people and above all the food is amazing. Beautiful warm atmosphere as well. A must try!

Nonno's was a pleasant surprise with its ambiance and sophistication. The white tablecloths and crystal promised a delicious meal and it didn't disappoint ! The waitstaff were pleasant and competent ! The experience brought back memories of going to dinner with my grandparents in Italy. read more

Nonno (Frank) is a wonderful owner and has a wonderful staff. The food is absolutely incredible here and he really makes you feel at home. I enthusiastically recommend. read more

I LOVE this place! The food is ALWAYS excellent! Salads are very fresh and tasty. Apps are really good too! The most difficult part is deciding what to order because I have my favs , but the specials are usually equally enticing. We almost always have leftovers to enjoy the next day. One of my friends travels one hour to meet me here! It's THAT GOOD! Very clean, roomy and beautiful inside. Even has a separate room that's perfect for private parties! The whole staff, especially the owner "Uncle Frank" is friendly, attentive and personable. They truly want you to have a wonderful experience to ensure you come back again and again! read more

My sister, my daughter and I had dinner here on Saturday night. We were later joined by my brother in law who was running late and the owner was kind enough to leave the kitchen open for him. That service and kindness alone gets 5 starts from this reviewer. It was my first time there but my sister and her family frequent this restaurant often. They have a great menu with wonderful daily specials. We were greeted by both owners and taken to our table. Warm friendly people. We all had a glass of wine with our bread. We requested olive oil and they immediately brought it to our table. My daughter had the lobster bisque which was on the special menu, I had the stuffed mushrooms in a pink champagne cream sauce. Large portion definitely enough to share. My sister had the house salad which was also a very nice portion. We all ordered our dinner off of the special menu. My sister had the shrimp and scallops over creamy risotto and my daughter and I had the chicken special. Everyone was very pleased with their meals, absolutely delectable. The food and service is outstanding. The owners are constantly walking around the dining room speaking to patrons and ensuring they are pleased with their meals and service. Highly recommend this family owned and operated Italian restaurant in Sandyston. read more

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This place is one of the best Italian Restaurants you will find in Sussex County NJ. I just had a lamb chop that was incredible. The tossed salad was offered in which i almost declined because most salads suck. OMG. So happy i accepted. Please come in and see for yourself. read more

We have been to Nonos several times now. The service has always been sub par, but the owner was friendly and made us laugh and the food was good. We dined here on Friday 2-14-25 and the experience was terrible. We had a very early reservation so the place was not crowded. The owner came to take our drink order and informed us that his server and his bartender had not shown up yet, which we knew was a bad sign. We never got our drinks so had to place the order again. We then ordered an appetizer, which the owner did not even know was on his menu. We got the appetizer and it was overcooked. We still ate it though. At this point the bartender and server had arrived and the restaurant was getting crowded (it was Valentine's day after all). The owner came back to take our dinner order, but walked away before getting my husband's order so had to be called back. He seemed annoyed by us at this point. I ordered the sea bass over risotto for 45.00. It arrived over minute rice with a tasteless sauce. My husband ordered the veal parmesan which arrived overcooked. We then ordered cappuccino (tasted burnt) and dessert to go. After a very long wait, the owner arrived with our check but no dessert. When we asked him about it he was very rude and replied "I don't know" and walked away. While trying to pay the bill, the owner used our card for someone else's bill. We think we got that straightened out though. When we were leaving, there had to be at least 30 people waiting to be seated. The place is horribly understaffed which is a problem when it is a holiday like Valentine's Day. We we likely never go back primarily because of how rudely we were treated. read more

Very nice place. The food is made to order and it takes time. The service is hit or miss and the prices are high but worth it. Plan on a 2 hour dinner. read more

Started off with a bowl of chicken tortellini soup. It was delicious and filling. The fried calamari was done perfectly. We had a veal special with side of potatoes and some veggies that were really nice and tender. The pasta with red sauce with seafood was outstanding! Great service and a little touch was the owner coming to our table to get a conversation about our thoughts on the meal read more

We just had a lovely dinner! The waiter talked about all the specials without reading it! And then said"we can make it any way you want"! Beautiful fresh sea bass! Bread from calandras! Big portions! Food came fresh and hot! Nice house wine by the glass! Attentive service! Very attractive inside! Look forward to our next visit! read more

Found this gem of an Italian restaurant thru a close friend. Managed by an old friend ( Sonny) who we have known for a number of years. Food was excellent, service was attentive and the wine list was broad enough to satisfy any palette. We ordered 2 appetizers Spedini alla Romano and Melanzani pizza a special .Main dishes were Mediterrean Sea Bass ( Bravissimo). A new go to place for dinner and family get togethers., Bouna Fortuna Sonny ! read more

Absolutely delicious food ! Presented very nicely. Very accommodating staff to any allergy or food preferences. This is not an inexpensive restaurant, but the ingredient quality and freshness is definitely noted. I would highly recommend this Italian restaurant. read more

I've got a story to tell. I frequently drive along 206 back to visit my mother's lake house in Bethel, NY from Somerset County, NJ and I've taken notice of this restaurant on several occasions. Previously it was Mezzaluna and I distinctly remember the sign that fronts along 206 mentioning pizza. I finally passed Nonno's at the right time and decided to stop in for, what I thought would be pizza. After entering the wrong door, I walked into a beautiful fine dining area. Already embarrassed from entering the wrong way, I also realized I was dressed far too casually for this establishment (wearing a T-shirt and Adidas track pants). To my relief, the host treated me with the utmost respect and proceeded to provide some of the best service I've ever experienced. The bread brought to the table was fresh and delicious and the house white wine was crisp and refreshing. Rather than the anticipated pizza, I decided to go with the Gnocchi di Sorrentino. The gnocchi was perfectly light and fluffy. The sauce was rich, flavorful, and packed with chunks of delicious eggplant. The mozzarella melted beautifully and the shredded basil perfectly finished this dish. Despite some initial embarrassment, my experience at Nonno's was nothing short of phenomenal and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

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Best kept secret in Sussex county. Excellent food choices with great table service. The owner i know from other great Italian restaurants. He knows how to service his customers and make them feel comfortable. Great dishes prepared by a great chef. Make a reservation and enjoy your meal. read more

Food is excellent. Specials are always good but pricey. The service is fantastic. The dining room is okay, nothing special. The space could use a facelift, especially outside. read more

I will admit I was a little afraid to try this place---Sussex County needs some new good places with good food and great service. Nonno's delivered. I ordered the veal parm, which the owner described as a veal steak, bone in, and flattened and breaded. It came out the size of the dinner plate, well prepared with a marinara that was awesome!. My wife ordered the sea bass with risotto which was excellent. The wine list is reasonable with a well rounded selection. Dessert and cappuccino were well done. Both owners made their rounds to the table to make sure everything went well. We will be back! read more

Great food. I had shrimp scampi tonight with risotto! It was delicious! The shrimp were excellent and the best risotto i ever had! My husband had veal parmigiana. He said it was delicious! read more

Excellent food and service! Frank, the owner, helped us plan a beautiful wedding luncheon for our family and friends! The food was so delicious!! So many compliments from our guests!!! read more

Absolutely fabulous food and hospitality! Highly recommend. The food was fresh and delicious...great desserts too!

Absolutely Great food and outstanding customer service. It is a must to go here!!! You will very pleased

Was surprised at how nice it was inside and big. Food was delicious. Had shrimp and scallops over risotto. Very friendly staff. Will go again!! read more

This place deserves 10 stars!!!! We went to this restaurant for a repass. The owner/chef was so wonderful. He made us feel like we were family. My son in law brother's 32 year old daughter passed from Addison disease unexpectedly, so it was an emotional time for the family. The funeral director highly recommended this place. This man (Sonny/Franky) took complete charge of all the food selections. It took a big burden off of Noel/Dina. The food was delicious. OMG, mussels were the best I ever had. The calamari so fresh and crisp. The manicotti was awesome. That was just the appetizers. He came out offering more but we had the main meal to be served, yet. The main course which came out in large foil containers on a table was so plentiful and scrumptious. Veal, chicken, fish, pasta. The bread was fresh and delicious. Then came the desserts, I can't remember all of the but it was all so good. I wish it were so far from Tinton Falls but I am recommending this place to everyone. Thank you for making the family feel as though we were your family. read more