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Interior - Nonna, San Diego, CA

Nonna

4.6 (1147)
$30 and under
Italian
1735 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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Nonna

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Little Italy

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have an outdoor patio that can seat up to 50 people.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Date St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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    SAVE this post if you love ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD and follow @jas_thefoodie for the best restaurant recommendations in San Diego ❤️ About my Dinner @nonna.zucchero in Little Italy 🩵 - Great Spot for Italian Comfort Food - Just like your Nonna would make it 🫶🏻 Did you know- Nonna is an Italian restaurant (in @littleitalysd) serving authentic Sicilian food and Zucchero is the sweet shop INSIDE Nonna where Cakes, Pastries, Gelato are all made fresh in house 👌🏻👌🏻 I started off with an Peach Italian soda 🍑 with whipped cream that was DELICIOUS pairing it with their Antipasto Misto- The perfect way to try a little bit of all their amazing Apps - Bruschetta, Calamari, Caprese & Assorted Meats + Cheeses. Aman got their La Scolca which he said was pretty good (get that if you love white wine) For our main course we got the Linguine with Shrimp 🍤 (GAMBERI FRA DIAVOLO) and the Braised Short Rib (COSTOLETTE) both of which were pretty good 👌🏻😋 The BEST PART of the meal was their FRESHLY MADE Chocolate Eclair and Crème Brûlée, you can tell it was made fresh, each bite was HEAVENLY 💯 All in all a fantastic dining experience with great food and service! Check them out when in @littleitalysandiego next! #sicilianfood #italianfood #littleitalysandiego #littleitalysd #italianrestaurants #sandiegoitalianrestaurants #sandiegoitalianfood #sandiegofoodie #visitsandiego #sdbucketlist #datenightideas #italiancomfortfood #socalfood #sandiegofood

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nonna.

4.6

4.6
(1147)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nonna offers "outstanding service" and "delicious Italian cuisine" in the heart of Little Italy. Guests rave about the "amazing staff" and "fantastic ambiance." The menu features standout dishes like the lasagna and fusilli with chicken. With its inviting patio and attentive service, it's perfect for any occasion.
1,147 Reviews
  1. Darin Gold

    San Diego32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food! Our server was very friendly and authentic. We enjoyed appetizers, main course and dessert

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  2. Tibor

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended great service food was amazing.

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  3. Nanette

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious entrees, outstanding service, friendly environment

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  4. Lee

    Sunshine Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of six and we all talked about how we enjoyed the food, quite a diverse orders as everyone ordered something different and shared with their spouse. Several deserts were also ordered and enjoyed. You can't go wrong on the very good food and the very good service!

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  5. Michael Gold

    Nebraska4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had business lunch there. Fun spot in great area!

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  6. Kirra

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! The staff was so kind and attentive.

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  7. Mark

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter and the food he brought were both awesome making it a fun & relaxing evening for us after flying in to San Diego that afternoon.

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  8. Sally Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our usual go to place, but we always get the carbonara and last night. It tasted totally different. The sauce was not as good as usual. The whole meal wasn’t quite as good as usual.

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  9. Sandra

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My Sister and I visited Nonna’s on a Saturday night. It was very busy, very noisy and very hot. It was the beginning of October and exceptionally hot for San Diego. Our server was average, as was the food.

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  10. Janet Gold

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent- informative, attentive and fun. We had 2 of the specials and they were delicious. It was too hot for wine so we had spritzes and they were very refreshing. Too full for dessert so we ordered cannolis and cream puffs to go.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have an outdoor patio that can seat up to 50 people.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Date St.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests praise satisfying portions, the focaccia is said to be about the size of a medium pizza, and mains like the chicken parm are described as hearty and sized for people who actually eat.

Yes, Nonna is a lovely choice for date night; guests call it a "Perfect Date night" and others celebrate anniversaries there, praising the attentive service and excellent food.

Yes, Nonna has a delightful patio in Little Italy, and many guests enjoy dining outside and people-watching from the street.

Nonna feels like a warm, rustic Sicilian trattoria, relaxed country-style décor, a wonderfully welcoming vibe, and a lively, unpretentious atmosphere that many guests praise.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished comfort rather than formal attire.

At Nonna, lunch (daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm) is a great choice for a quicker, relaxed meal, while dinner is livelier and good for people‑watching, especially during Little Italy’s mercato.

Nonna pairs a cozy indoor dining room and live bar with a delightful outdoor patio, and it also connects to an on‑site espresso/pastry counter.

Yes, Nonna is family‑friendly: guests report bringing large family groups, and reviewers note a kids' spaghetti portion, so families can expect a welcoming, kid‑accommodating visit.

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Nonna

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Little Italy

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
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