Nonnina is an Italian restaurant in River North built around the idea of eating at Granny's house — comforting, homemade food served with warm, attentive hospitality. The kitchen makes its pastas and classic dishes from scratch and by hand, leaning fully into that grandmother's-table framing rather than treating it as decoration.
The dining room extends onto an enclosed terrace with retractable windows and radiant floor heating, plus an adjoining Garden Atrium styled after a Mediterranean garden, giving the space an indoor-outdoor feel regardless of season. Next door, Nonnina Deli runs as a separate daytime counter for sandwiches, pizza, and salads.
Regulars point to the authenticity of the cooking, the quality of the ingredients, and a happy hour that's developed a following of its own — all consistent with a spot that's positioned itself as a neighborhood go-to rather than an occasion-only destination.
The dining room extends onto an enclosed terrace with retractable windows and radiant floor heating, plus an adjoining Garden Atrium styled after a Mediterranean garden, giving the space an indoor-outdoor feel regardless of season. Next door, Nonnina Deli runs as a separate daytime counter for sandwiches, pizza, and salads.
Regulars point to the authenticity of the cooking, the quality of the ingredients, and a happy hour that's developed a following of its own — all consistent with a spot that's positioned itself as a neighborhood go-to rather than an occasion-only destination.