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Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Galveston Restaurant Group presents Nonno Tony's World Kitchen, offering Italian fusion, Creole and traditional American fare. The open-style kitchen features a steam kettle bar and brick ovens. An extensive beer and wine list is also featured in "Paulie's Bar."
"Nonno," Italian for "Grandfather," is attributed to Galveston Restaurant Group's patriarch, Tony Smecca (father of owners Joey and Johnny Smecca). "Paulie's Bar," another family namesake, is named in honor of Danny Hart's father, the third partner of Galveston Restaurant Group.
Nonno Tony's world flavors feature technique honed at other Galveston Restaurant Group properties.
Galveston Restaurant Group has brought the "art of good eating" to patrons since 1997, with restaurants including Saltwater Grill, Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant, Papa's Pizza, Sky Bar & Sushi and Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar
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"Nonno," Italian for "Grandfather," is attributed to Galveston Restaurant Group's patriarch, Tony Smecca (father of owners Joey and Johnny Smecca). "Paulie's Bar," another family namesake, is named in honor of Danny Hart's father, the third partner of Galveston Restaurant Group.
Nonno Tony's world flavors feature technique honed at other Galveston Restaurant Group properties.
Galveston Restaurant Group has brought the "art of good eating" to patrons since 1997, with restaurants including Saltwater Grill, Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant, Papa's Pizza, Sky Bar & Sushi and Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
- special occasion(10)
- kid-friendly(9)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- scenic view(9)
Nonno Tony's World Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We should have celebrated elsewhere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a special occasion celebrating Mother's Day for 3 mothers and 1 birthday. The owner welcomed us and told us the waitress would assist us with the menu. She seemed to push the most expensive items on the menu including the wine.
The shrimp was good according to one mother, the special redfish was just ok for the price of 36.00 and the 4 season pizza was not eaten more than one slice.One mother liked her margarita pizza and ate the whole thing. The Italian cake tasted like it had been refrigerated with other foods and had taken on their flavor. The staff was nice, but
this is not a location we will revisit. They have a nice location."
The shrimp was good according to one mother, the special redfish was just ok for the price of 36.00 and the 4 season pizza was not eaten more than one slice.One mother liked her margarita pizza and ate the whole thing. The Italian cake tasted like it had been refrigerated with other foods and had taken on their flavor. The staff was nice, but
this is not a location we will revisit. They have a nice location."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was abysmal...hostess was very pleasant and efficient...food was overcooked."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poorly managed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful restaurant with an interesting menu. Poor service: no lemon in tea; tea watered down; silverware slow to be replaced after salads; steaks medium rare not medium as requested. Managers-you saw all this. Be more pro-active.
Food was mediocre."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bad attitudes and service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation and were seated at first next to a long table in the back next to a large family with many children. There were lots of open tables in the front that we walked past. Menus on these tables indicated that they were reserved. There were many not reserved. I told the hostess that I wished to move and we were moved. My wife ordered meatballs and a Greek salad and I ordered Mediteranian Snapper. All food came at once. The meat balls were to be an appetizer. Waiter said "sorry" with a shrug. My snapper was floating in oil. Choked it down."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
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Review 5 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mediterranean Red Snapper
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mediterranean Red Snapper was amazing!!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 6 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious! Was very surprised
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious! Was very surprised with this restaurant, being in a high tourist area. I had the fried shrimp and caprese salad. Lightly fried very large shrimp and the temperature was excellent. My husband had the salmon, cooked to perfection. Will return!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Worth a try
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"nice addition to Pier 21 restaurants .. nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about .. it can be noisy .. Not sure if it is really Italian as name would suggest nor is it seafood as location would suggest .. we would go back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was great, and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was great, and the food was very tasty. We went for Easter brunch, it was our first time, but I'm sure we will return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 9 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Refreshing Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After picking my parents up from their cruise we visited Nonno Toni and had a delicious lunch. The staff was professional, knowledgeable & prompt. Each course was wonderful & dessert (panna cotta, not on the menu so ask for it) was divine! We will definitely return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good service, good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really good service, good food, they exceeded expectations."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 11 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was friendly and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff was friendly and efficient; the food was very tasty. An excellent setting for children and the young at heart!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Place for a date
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great time here. The food was great. We will definately eat here again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent. Not
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent. Not much of a view even though it was on the water. Service was alos excellent. We were seated in the back room. Quite and private. We were the only ones there. Other couples were seated still quite. Then a coupel of young ladies were seated with young children. They tried to keep them from SCREAMING, but not much luck. It was a great place for a Valentine's Day dinner except for the screaming kids."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I chose this for a nice Valentine’s Day Dinner excursion. I typically don't mind dropping $150 to $200 for dinner on a night like this, so it was great to come in at $125 total for dinner and drinks. The food was great. We arrived 30 minutes early for a 7pm reservation and they sat us immediately. Outstanding service. This place has a lot of charm, located in the Historic Strand area of Galveston Island. We will be back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not so good.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Italian food is good, the pasta, salad and spinach. But the baked oysters and mussels were over worked and had odd seasoning that was too heavy. Why not just highlight Galveston's fresh catch in a light manner? We'll return for the pasta. We like the Pier area."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 16 for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our second visit there was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our second visit there was as good and consistent as the first. Just like the Salt Water Grill, it never disappoints !"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nonno Tony's World Kitchen
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic