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Nonni's Ristorante Italiano Reviews List

Nonni's Ristorante Italiano

Authentic Italian food to be enjoyed with friends and family. Nonni"s family owned and operated restaurant boasts it's warm hospitality, family recipes and homemade goodness. Come and join us for a true taste of Italy.
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25 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(25 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 25 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
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Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(9)
  • special occasion(8)
  • romantic(6)
  • fit for foodies(5)
  • kid-friendly(4)
  • good for groups(3)
Nonni's Ristorante Italiano Reviews List
Review 1 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Dinning in Santa Rosa

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our multi-generation family enjoyed a great dining experience at Nonni's. The service was spectacular. The waiter knew his food and his wine. There was something for everyone. The salmon piccata special was superb. The salmon was cooked just right and the flavors were well combined."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Italian

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Dined on 4/27/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went here after spending the day in Sonoma and were very hungry. The food was INCREDIBLE. The service was extremely professional and they were able to modify my meal so that I could try two dishes. I will definitely visit again when we go back to Sonoma!"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful selection of Italian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Wonderful selection of Italian food, deserts especially the Italian bread pudding were great. Wine selection very good.
Service by staff was very attentive.
If we are staying in the Sonoma/Santa Rosa area, Nonni's is one of our favorite restaurants.
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Dined on 04/19/2013
 2004
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Review 4 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was amazing. Someone

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was amazing. Someone in our group said the food was better than North Beach in the city ."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
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Review 5 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Family recipes for home style

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Family recipes for home style fare, Nonni's style. We appreciated the server's attention to us - we were the first couple seated for the evening- and we're not disappointed by the food. Classic Italian fare like Grammy made. Cost reasonable too."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nonni's; surprisingly wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We chose to return to this wonderful restaurant for our anniversary. The food is reliably very good. I've had better, but then the price was as additional $50 per person. We look for smaller local restaurants whose staff is committed to going out of their way to make a dining difference. Nonni's is the perfect combination of ambiance, service, and flavor; no pretense here! My wife ordered gnocchi bolognese (not on the menu) and it was great! We have learned to judge Italian restaurants on their bruschetta (easy to make good, challenging to make great). If it isn't really good, we won't go back. Nonni's is on our "A" list of recommendations for our family and friends."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was great but the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
"The food was great but the noise level too high and the accordion player was way to loud to be enjoyable. The people were really nice and I might go back if they would promise no accordion."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
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Review 8 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pls lower the music./awesome food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Really uncomfortable with the extreme high volume. Music is nice, but as a background. I would like to converse with eating companions. This will prevent my possible return. Turn it down to 1/4 the volume. Even when not attempting to shout over it, that loud decibel was far to much."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2008
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Review 9 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Italian food. I grew

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best Italian food. I grew up eating gnocchi made by my Swiss-Italian grandmother. It's hard to get it just right. Nonni's makes it perfect."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Neighborhood Place

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food here is very good. As was the service. However, we were the lone diners in the restaurant during a quiet weeknight. This colored our experience somewhat......"
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had chicken risotto, the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had chicken risotto, the real deal. Perhaps the best risotto I have ever had!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 12 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food overall was well-prepared.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food overall was well-prepared. It was solid but not remarkable. Service was nonchalant and not particularly attentive. Prices were somewhat high for this caliber of restaurant."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Strong Recommend

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good, authentic food, and knowledgable, attentive waiters."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
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Review 14 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was Valentines dinner so

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was Valentines dinner so very crowded and noisy. too many kids for trying to have a special. romantic dinner. Would like to go back when they have their regular expanded menu."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nonni's Ristorante is truthfully

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nonni's Ristorante is truthfully one of the best in Sonoma County. I didn't have a single problem with the service or food. Hope this ristorante stays here for a long time because other places that were in there location before didn't make it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed everything, but could

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed everything, but could do without the accordion music. Otherwise, wonderful!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food!!!! Great service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food!!!! Great service. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nonni's Ristorante Italiano
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Food 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Service 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic