La Nonna Ristorante & Bar Menu (2025 Update)
La Nonna Ristorante & Bar in Brooklyn offers a variety of Italian dishes with a cozy and romantic ambiance. The menu includes appetizers like crispy calamari, grilled octopus, and baked clams, as well as fresh salads and homemade pastas. Customer reviews highlight the generous portions and reasonable prices, with favorites like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti Vongole standing out. The service is praised for being attentive and friendly, although some guests have had mixed experiences with individual waitstaff. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions, with birthday surprises and celebratory gestures adding to the overall dining experience. With indoor and outdoor seating options, La Nonna provides a charming Italian villa atmosphere for a memorable meal.
Antipasti
Frittura di Calamari
Rhode Island Crispy Fried Calamari, Chimichurri Peppers, Remoulade Sauce
Ravioli Ripieni
Fried Dough, Filet Mignon, Mushrooms, Aged Gruyere Cheese, Truffle Cream Sauce
Polipo alla Griglia
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Fingerling Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Chimichurri
Vongole Gratinate
Baked Clams, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Garlic Butter
Polpette di Carne
Kobe Beef Meatballs, Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Bread Crostini
Caprese
Burrata Cheese Served Over A Tower Of Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olive Tapenade
Granchio
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Frisee Fennel Orange Salad, Remoulade Sauce
Cozze al Finocchio
PEI Mussels, al Fennel, Compound Butter, Pernod Liquour
Arancini Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe Rice Balls, Pecorino Cheese Fonduta
Capesante
Dry Sea Scallops Wrapped in Applewood Bacon, Asparagus, Saffron Mustard Sauce
Tartare di Salmone
Salmon Tartare With Cucumbers, Mango, Shallots, Avocado, Mango Sauce, Bread Crostini
Melanzana Pisana
Breaded Fried Eggplant, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Manodori
Gamberi Oreganata
Pan Seared Shrimp, Toasted Breadcrumbs, White Wine, Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Fiori di Zucca (seasonal)
Fried Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Lemon Ricotta, Mozzarella & a Blood Orange Glaze
Asparaci e Burrata
Grilled Asparagus, Burrata Cheese, Hazelnuts, Manodori Balsalmic
Carciofi
Riccra, Shaved Crispy Artichokes, Creamy Lemon Parmigiano Dressing
Riccia
Frisee lettuce, Fennel, Orange, Moscato Wine Dressing
Cesare
Romaine, Croutons, Parmigiano, Avocado, House-Made Caesar Dressing
Pere
Arugula, Asian Pears, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Blood Orange Reduction
Insalate
Pasta
Ravioli All' Aragosta
Lobster Filled Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Crab, Shrimp, Vellutata Sauce
Cavatelli Bolognese
Hand Made Cavatelli, Traditional Beef Ragu', Whipped Ricotta di Bufala
Sacchetti al Peperoncino
Spicy Ground Sausage, Calabrian Chillies, Tequila Pink Cream Sauce
Fettuccine Verdi Tartufate
Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms, Porcini Mushrooms, Truffle Cream, Pecorino Tartufato
Pappardelle al Vino Rosso
Braised Short Ribs, Barolo Wine Reduction, Parmigiano Reggiano
Rigatoni Ripieni Cacio e Pepe
Rigatoni Pasta Filled With Ricotta Di Bufala. Served With Pecorino & Cracked Black Pepper Sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Manila Clams, Garlic & White Wine Sauce
Bucatini Carbonara
Eggs, Guanciale, Pecorino Romano
Linguine al Nero
Squid Ink Linguine, Shrimp, Blistered Pomodorini, Mild Spicy Bomba Calabrese
Lasagna
Traditional Beef Ragu', Besciamella, Ricotta, Parmigiano
Spaghetti Vegane
Vegan Bolognese Ragu'
Tortelloni al Pollo
Tortelloni Filled with Cheese, Pink Cream Sauce, Peas, Mushrooms, Chicken, Prosciutto
Fusilli Pescatore
Hand Made Fusilli, Mussels, Clams, Shrimps, Calamari, Tomato
Cappellini alla Calabrese
Angel Hair Pasta, Long Island Calamari, Calabrian Chilis, Spicy Marinara
Grigliata Mista di Pesce
Grilled Branzino Filet, Calamari, Octopus, Shrimp, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon
Branzino alle Vongole
Crispy Skin Branzio Filet, Manilla Clams, Thyme, Vesuvian Pomodorini, White Wine, Sautéed String Beans
Salmone
Pan Seared Salmon, Crusted With Crab Meat Served With Shrimp & Mango Sauce, Grilled Asparagus
Spigola Cilena
Wild Chilean Seabass, Calamari Miso Breadcrumbs, Cherry Tomatos, Saffron Risotto
Pesce
Tradizionali
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with Pasta (Penne, Linguine, Spaghetti)
Chicken Parmigiana alla Vodka
Chicken Parmigiana Served with Mezzi Rigati Pasta in Vodka Sauce
Shrimp Parmigiana
Served with Pasta (Penne, Linguine, Spaghetti)
Eggplant Parmigiana
Served with Pasta (Penne, Linguine, Spaghetti)
Veal Parmigiana
Served with Pasta (Penne, Linguine, Spaghetti)
Chicken Francese
Served with House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Marsala
Served with House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Veal Marsala
Served with House-made Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Piccata
Served with House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Milanese
Served with Tomato, Red Onions, Mixed Green Salad
Reigatoni Vodka
With Bacon
Shrimp Marinara
With Spaghetti
Shrimp Scampi
With Spaghetti
Fettuccine Alfredo
Gnocchi al Pesto
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pinsa Margherita
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Pinsa Pepperoni
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Mikes Hot Honey
Pinsa Tricolore
Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, Shaved Parmigiano
Truffle Burger
Dry Aged Beef Burger, Truffle Aioli, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion Jam, Mushrooms, Brioche Bun
La Nonna Burger
Dry Aged Beef Burger, Cono's Secret Sauce, Tomatoes, Arugula, Onions, Pickles, Applewood Bacon, White Cheddar, Brioche Bun
Traditional Burger
Dry Aged Beef Burger, American Yellow Cheese, Pickles, Tomatoes, Onions, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Brioche Bun
Pinsa (Roman Style Pizza) & Burgers
Carne
Lombatello ai Ferri
Grilled Grass-Fed Skirt Steak, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Mediterranean Pepper Chimichurri
Costine di Manzo
Braised Short Ribs In Barolo Wine, Balsamic Cipollini Onions, Served With House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Bistecca
12 oz Pan Seared Prime NY Strip Steak, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Manodori Balsamic. Served with Fries
Osso Buco
Veal Osso Buco, Citrus Gremolata, Demi Glaze Sauce, Served with Risotto Milanese
Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Rosa
Pink Peppercorn Crusted 10oz Filet Mignon, Port Wine Reduction, Served With Potato Gratin
Pollo Maltese
Parmigiano Crusted Chicken, Italian Ham, Artichokes, Fontina Cheese, Lemon Sauce
Vitello Tartufato
Veal Scaloppine, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Truffle Sauce, Shaved Parmiggiano, Served with House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Costolette di Agnello
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops, Topped with House Brandy Peppercorn Sauce, Served With Broccoli Rabe & Mashed Potatoes
Asparaci
Grilled Asparagus
Broccoli di Rapa
Sautéed Broccoli Rapa in Garlic & Oil
Cavoletti di Bruxelles
Crispy Bruxelles Sprouts, Applewood Bacon, Spicy Honey
Patatine Tartufate
Truffle Fries, Parmigiano, Truffle Aioli
Spinaci
Sautéed Spinach
Pure di Patate
House-Made Mashed Potatoes
Fagioli
Sautèed String Beans, Garlic and Oil