Caffé Nonna

To die for!!! The white bean soup was amazing. The bread and oil was very good. And the pasta was awesome. I will be coming back again for sure

I should have known better than to have ordered a steak at an Italian restaurant. It’s just not their thing, unless you like your steak water infused, bloodless and tasteless. The tomatoes and mushrooms under the steak reeked from cans of Chef Boyardee and the potatoes were somewhere between bland and too salty. Somehow they managed not to screw up the asparagus. What really got my goat was the caprese appetizer. Will someone please tell the chef that a caprese salad, even with seafood, is an antipasto that should not be encrusted in 50% bread. That’s the point of an antipasto — no bread, no pasta. To their credit, the service, tiramisu and Chianti wine were good. I should know by now that Italian food is fine for pizza, pasta and any other simplistic fare, but not good for fine dining.

Wow! Yum! Fabulous lunch. Waitress was nice and good made me want to do a standing ovation for the kitchen. Fresh and wonderful. Bean soup was outstanding and gnocchi and ravioli were obviously hand made!

This was one of the best Italian meals I have ever eaten. The service was delightful and attentive and the food was incredible. We had the Gnocchi with cream sauce and the ravioli with Arribiatta sauce. They were great and the white bean soup could not have been better.
Parking is scarce but we parked in the park lot. Can’t wait to go back!

You definitely need to make reservations in advance and be prepared for a difficult parking situation (as is with all of Sylvan Park) but it is worth it!
I cannot say enough about the bruschetta and the phyllo «cheese sticks» as appetizers, they were flavorful and gone very quickly.
2 of our party chose to «make our own pasta» — I did the smoked gouda ravioli with the tomato cream sauce — it was rich and divine! 2 of our party got the lasagna (made with butternut squash and spinach), and they ate every bite. So yummy!
Dessert we went with a tiramisu (the marscapone was light and fluffy I wish I knew how to make this dish as good as they did!) and the cannolis.
Overall service was quick and efficient, the ambience was that of a quaint little italian place, and the food was outstanding. Totally worth the walk back to the car near the park!

You almost always have to have reservations due to the tiny space. Of course on nights we don’t have reservations, I want to try this place. And when we finally got a reservation, I wasn’t even in the mood for Italian. Sigh.
I ordered the pesto pasta and my husband ordered veal. My pasta was bland with big lumps of bottled Parmesan on top and my husband’s veal was hidden under mounds of soggy root vegetables. It definitely wasn’t the best Italian, especially for the price. The service was also very, very slow.
My 3 stars go to the fact that numerous Grey’s Anatomy songs were playing on the radio. Shout out to whoever was in control of that.

I ordered the creamy basil pesto with shrimp-​there was nothing creamy about it-​it should be called oily not creamy. the shrimp were good. I asked for some Alfredo sauce to compensate for the sauce not being creamy and was charged an additional five dollars. Service was mediocre. I was told by one of the servers that they would bring me some extra bread and oil and I never received any in the first place. The dipping oil was great but the bread itself was terrible. I was waited on three different people who didn’t know what each person was doing. The mango tea was interesting but not overly delightful Finally to top it off when I got my check the pan that I was supposed to use to sign with was all inky all over and got ink all over my hand and I had asked for another. Perhaps it was just an off night maybe I didn’t know what to order but right now I’m not encouraged to go back ever.

We loved walking from our Sylvan Park home to Café Nonna when we lived in the neighborhood. Good Italian, great wine, close to home. I would recommend making a reservation.

Went here for a special occasion and it was well worth it.
We got the Agnolotti (smoked gouda ravioli) with sun-​dried tomato cream sauce and the Cappellini with Arrabbiata and Meatballs. Both were superb. The ravioli was a little rich, so a good suggestion is to mop up the sauce with bread. The Arrabbiata sauce is spicy but not overwhelming and the meatballs are incredible.
Washed it all down with a bottle of Malbec and called it a night. Well done, Nonna.

It was okay. the restaurant is nice, and we sat outside. The bread and olive oil was really good, but other than that the food was just okay. I got the vegetarian lasagna and it was creamy and fresh, but in my opinion not worth the price point. My dining partners got pizzas which all looked good, but they all said they tasted average.

Perfect weather. Awesome service. The pizza was amazing. We had the special — Italian sausage and peppadew peppers. Delicious! Family friendly and great for a date night as well.

As inviting as the menu is, as friendly as the staff was, as nice as the neighborhood was, as talked about as this place is…
I’m still reeling over the fact that they charge you $ 4 — penalize you $ 4 for having an allergy to wheat.
Yes, I was charged $ 4 extra dollars to eat GF pasta.
Do they charge people extra, in wheelchairs, to eat there?
Do they charge people extra, with peanut allergies, to eat there?
Why are we being penalized for food allergies that are of no control over us? Is it really that much more expensive to buy say… Trader Joe’s GF pasta at $ 2/​pound? I’m sure they’re not boiling up 1 pound of pasta for my meal. In fact, I’d venture to say they were boiling up 2 – 3 oz of dry pasta to serve me.
I can’t even think about dinner, ambience, portion size, taste, or dessert when I’m thinking how they nickled and dimed me for more money to eat there…
I say, those of us that get sick on certain foods, bring the certain food with us and say, «Please cook this up for my dinner, thank you.»
Is that what it comes down to? It’s not about the $ 4 which is less than a pack of cigarettes, now a days. It’s the fact that they’re price gouging when they don’t have to.
I’m still reeling over the fact that this restaurant is taking away leg room and charging us more for the seat.
Dinner? I don’t remember. BUT, if I ever return, I will bring my own $ 2/​lb GF pasta and request that they cook it up for me. Price gouging doesn’t sit well with me.

The Seafood Angelina was amazing. The seafood was on point! It reminded me of the pan roast from the Golden Nugget in Reno, NV, but with linguine added. The wine was delicious, the Caesar salad crisp, tangy, and cheesy, and the tiramisu at the end was to die for. The service was impeccable and my waitress did a perfect job. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting amazing food and great service.

I really enjoyed my experience Caffe Nonna. Service was great. Price was reasonable. I loved my dish, Pesto Cream pasta. It was comforting and left me craving for the leftovers. Would I go back? Definitely yes. I really appreciate what this restaurant had to offer. Highly recommend.

Dined at Caffé Nonna last weekend and loved it. My husband and I had tried to eat here before, but they close some hours between lunch and dinner, so be sure to check their schedule. Also, I highly recommend getting a reservation at least a day before you plan to go. We wanted to make a reservation for 6pm, started calling since noon but nobody answered. Got a hold of them until 4pm (an hour before they opened) and they only had open reservations for 5, 5:30, and 9 (or open seating in the patio, but it was really hot outside!)
As other reviewers have mentioned, they don’t have parking, but that’s not really a problem as there’s always parking on the street (you may have to walk one or two blocks). The restaurant is small and tables are really close together, which gives the restaurant a very homey feel.
Our server was very nice and gave us very good recommendations. We ordered the seafood bruschetta as an appetizer and it was delicious and had a beautiful presentation! Highly recommended. I ordered the lasagna and my husband ordered the lamb shank and both were amazing. We will definitely come back soon!

Oh my goodness, this place has never failed me! It’s one of my favorites in Nashville. It’s consistently delicious, the service is great and it’s quaint. I like tiny restaurants so that’s another plus. The parking sometimes is difficult but if you get there kinda early it does not seem to be as bad.

What can I say? This place never fails to impress. I almost don’t want to write a review because it’s like a hidden little gem in my favorite neighborhood. Only it’s not so hidden I suppose after being featured on Food Network. The lasagna is amazing and my husband always gets the chef’s feature. Also, the Tuscan Bruschetta is excellent! I highly recommend this place for a special occasion or just a fun date night out.

Food was good, had the Margarita pizza. Server was very unprofessional though. Couldn’t remember to bring out sweet tea, but didn’t forget to charge it to me.

I always get the noke with pesto cream and chicken, it’s savory and delicious! It’s the closes to my Sicilian grandmas cooking I’ve found.

Came here because we wanted to try a triple D locale in Nashville. This cute place is located in quaint neighborhood. There is NO PARKING. So be prepared to find a spot on the street or nearby neighborhood and walk a few blocks. Don’t even think about parking in the 3 parking lots designated for McCabe’s Pub. A guy chased us down to move our car after we tried to park there.
Food was good. My son definitely had the best dish which was recommended by our server – the Pasta Angelina. It was outstanding. The rest of my kids had run of the mill fettuccine Alfredo. My husband and I split the Cheese Ravioli with tomato cream sauce with shrimp & scallops. Shrimp were over cooked and chewy. Scallops were good.
They bring out crusty bread with dipping oil before dinner. We were too full to have dessert but choices sounded wonderful. We sat on the small patio, so I can’t comment on the indoor ambiance. The patio was very small but fine temp with ceiling fans (it was a hot night, but sun was already going down).
Overall, I would come prepared to search for parking and order one of the top 3 things listed on their menu. The Angelina was great. We didn’t try the other 2 (lasagna & pork shank) but it is what they are known for. We were from out of town, so not sure if I would come back again just because of inconvenience of parking. But the Angelina dish is pretty awesome, so if anything brought me back, it would be that!

Visiting from Memphis. Got the heads up on this cute place. Small, nice, cool place in a ultra cool little neighborhood.
Food was good. Calamari was appetizer. Came good. Not over done. We had a pasta dish and a 10″ pizza. Crust was really good.
So why 3 stars? We went to diner early. Not many people there yet. The service was awful. Had to ask for a box for the pizza twice and after the second time it still took awhile to get it. Would not try again.

Caffe Nonna, on Murphy Rd., wonderful, I had the ‘Seafood Angelina’ it was delicious ,
the staff were welcoming and professional.

What a lovely intimate Italian restaurant! I got the spinach gnocchi, and sausage brushetta. Both items excellent. If you don’t like cramped, close seating this may not be for you. I felt like the food was fairly priced and good. Looking for a nice date night but don’t want to break the bank, this is a perfect place. I’ll be back!
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I went here for a business dinner with my colleagues. I have never been in the neighborhood before. Parking was a little difficult. Ended up parking several blocks away and scurrying accross the street to avoid traffic.
The wine was a great start to the meal. The atmosphere was small but nice. I order lamb roast. The portions were very large. I could not make it through everything. The meal was good… maybe a little bland. I caught myself eyeballing my neighbor’s plate. It may have been that I just picked the wrong item for me.

Caffe Nonna is a small neighborhood place, which is just what we were looking for. My dad had actually seen it on Food Network or the Travel Channel or something, so he was anxious to try it out. It’s not too loud in the dining room, making it perfect for relaxing and having an actual conversation. The atmosphere here is also very laid back and welcoming.
We started things off with the Tuscan Bruschetta and Calamari. The bruschetta was terrific. The sausage was flavorful, and the bread had soaked up all of the juices. The greens and beans were a nice touch, and the red onions added a good bite. The calamari was also really tasty. It had a very light breading, and the lemon aioli was just acidic enough to zest things up a little. My wife always leaves me the little tentacle bits, which are her least favorite part, but thankfully I love them!
I went with their dinner special, which was smoked salmon atop orecchiette pasta, in a whole grain mustard sauce, with assorted vegetables. This dish was sooooooo good!!! I loved the strong mustard flavor, as well as the nice crunch of red onion. The salmon was very fresh and didn’t taste fishy at all. I’m a big guy, but this plate was more than even I could finish. I’m sure our two appetizers may have contributed to that somewhat, but it was still a lot of food.
We will definitely be back to Caffe Nonna!

I visited a couple of years ago and loved it, so I thought I’d give it another try and see if it was as good as I remembered.
The restaurant is tiny, and in some ways that makes it cozy. My friend and I were sat up against a wall, where it felt like we were frequently being bumped into. The seating arrangement honestly detracted from the meal a little.
I ordered the Mediterranean cheese sticks, which were sticks of feta topped with basil leaves, wrapped in phyllo dough, baked, and served with chopped tomatoes, olives, and capers. It was very salty but delicious!
For dinner, I ordered the fettucine with their amatriciana sauce and grilled shrimp. It was delicious! The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was savory and a little spicy, and the shrimp were tasty.
I saw someone order the tiramisu and had to try it myself. To me, it was the best part of the meal. Perfectly sweet and creamy, with just right proportions of espresso and mascarpone.
Overall, it was a nice dinner. The price was a little steep and the seating was less than ideal, but it was a darn good bowl of pasta and ther best tiramisu I’ve ever had!

Very good overall. I had the chicken saltimbocca sandwich. Presentation and flavor was decent. I do wish the chicken had been marinated and made of flattened cutlets versus chuncked though. The white meat could have used a bit more flavor provided by marinade.
Others in my party had the chicken salad sandwich which rated 4 stars, the smoked gouda ravioli with basilica sauce rated 5 stars, and capalinni with basilica rated 5 stars. Overall a very nice lunch experience. Great fresh food nicely done in a quaint but relaxed atmosphere. Expect to spend an average of $ 12.00 per person for lunch, and double that for dinner.

My husband took me to Caffe Nonna for my birthday last week. I’d been SO excited to try the food, as many of my friends and colleagues in Nashville had been raving about the restaurant for awhile. I was so very happy to find that the food was, indeed, delicious, the atmosphere was adorable, and the staff did everything they could to make my birthday a very happy one.
Our meal began with a delicious bottle of prossecco, a small plate of the house made bread and olive oil, and an order of fried calamari. The portions of both the bread and calamari were small, but we were happy about this — we didn’t fill up too quickly for the entrees still to come. For dinner, we shared the Seafood Angelina and the Chicken Tango. The chicken dish was good, with a tender piece of chicken breast over a ragu of summer vegetables, though I was missing the marscapone crust on the chicken — perhaps it was there and I just couldn’t taste it? The winner of the 2 dishes, though, was BY FAR the seafood pasta. All of the seafood was fresh, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The pasta was made in house that day and absolutely delectable — we almost asked for another small plate of pasta to soak up the leftover sauce!
Our meal ended with a complimentary order of tiramisu, decorated with fresh whipped cream and a candle to make a birthday wish on. It was a very nice and heartfelt surprise from our waitress, who seemed to go above and beyond the call of duty to make my birthday celebration so nice.
I take away one point for the high price of the appetizer (which did not contain $ 10 worth of calamari), and for the fact that we were seated right by the front door. There was a curtain blocking us from the hostess station, though the constant opening and closing of the door blew the curtain into me — and into my food — on more than one occasion. Despite this, we WILL be back to Caffe Nonna, and we look forward to our next visit!