At at Nonna Maria’s last week. All our food was delicious and plenty of it, My husbands veal was tuff, not their fault, they took it back and he got chic Parm. He wasn’t crazy about the sauce, neither was our friends. We all like a thin sauce. Took our food home and he ate mine which he loved and I ate his which was very tender. We just like a thinner sauce. The waitress Linda was very attentive to us. The cook came out too, he made my husband the chicken parm then. All in all place was nice. Waitress was great and I will go again with my husband, he will just get something like I had. It really was delishous. I left a lil crazy tip for our waitress Because my husband kept complaining. Linda and chef were great, they did all they can
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie
As someone who loves trying new restaurants and has worked in them for almost 2 decades I have to say Nonna Maria's is such a local hidden gem! I had been hearing about this place for years and finally had the opportunity to try it a few months ago and I was instantly hooked and I've been back more than 1x month since! It's definitely my go to recommendation to take all my friends when we're looking for a spot to grab dinner!The hospitality and service are just what you'd expect from a family owned and operated establishment, they make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Tina and Daniela are always so welcoming and exude hospitality and warmth, they even recognize me now and remembered my order after only a couple visits!The portions are enormous, the flavor profile of every dish is exceptional and they will happily customize anything you request. The first time I went I tried the greens & beans my friend ordered and couldn't stop thinking about it until my next visit they were THAT good, now they are a staple every visit. The shrimp scampi is exquisite and my favorite entree, I have tried others though and they are equally scrumptious!I highly recommend supporting this small business as everything I've tried to date has been exceptional!Pro tip: it's a small place so make sure you call ahead for a reservation to ensure you can get a table!Vegetarian options: My vegetarian friend raved about the eggplant parm!Parking: Limited parking but I always find a spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Pasta Fagioli
Susan Landauer
The best Italian in the Capital District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Ziti and Chicken Cacciatore
Camille Eshak
Awesome food, great staff and you always leave with leftovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Chicken Parmigiana, Caesar Salad, Pasta Fagioli
Scott Carpenter
Great food, great people, and reasonable prices.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Vasto
Nonna Marie’s Italian Kitchen is absolutely amazing. The food is the best Italian food you’ll have and the staff are wonderful people! ❤️ This is my favorite dish there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ari Jain
Tina was a fantastic server, and the food was even better. Portion sizes are huge but food is still reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Sweeney
True Italian restaurant. Food is amazing and so was the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard
One of my favorite dishes is the MUSSELS IN RED SAUCE. It has a little kick to it but Mama Mia, so good. You will not go wrong having a meal here or take out. Reservations are required. Go and enjoy a real good Italian meal. You won't be disappointed. Prices are reasonable.
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Seafood Pescatora, Riggins Ala Vodka Sauce, Chicken Parmigiana, Shrimp Superiore, Special Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers, Scallop Special, Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Chicken, Baked Ziti and Chicken Cacciatore, Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Seafood Linguine, Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala, Veal Toscan, Chicken Limone, Mozzarella Sticks, Caesar Salad, Pasta Fagioli, Fried Artichokes in a Lemon Cream Sauce, Salad with House Dressing
Rude. Will never go back, but recently heard they are closing. Not surprised at all. I am 100% Italian and that food definitely was not.
Jonathan B. Kemp
This cozy little Italian restaurant is like eating at your grandmother's house - expect to take home part of your meal. When you are there, don't be in a hurry. Enjoy seeing and hearing your food being prepared. Reservation strongly encouraged. Take out is another option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Limone
Jmn4
The hype is true. I had heard word of this spot for a few months now. Everything was home made and delicious. Portion sizes were massive. Massive. Reasonably priced especially given portion sizes. Very good sauces all around. Excited to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Trudeau
I can't say enough good things about this place. Chef Jerry and his team work together seamlessly to create delicious and creative Italian dishes that cannot be matched anywhere else! The biggest "problem" with Nonnas is that the dining room is small and the handful of tables are packed in pretty tight. You'd better call ahead (at least a week in advance) if you plan on eating here during prime times. The kitchen does however offer take-out, which is usually the best option on a busy night. Again, the key is to plan ahead! The food is so good that this place doesn't really have a slow time. They have a great wine list to choose from, huge portions for appetizers, and exciting entree specials. Every time I think I know what I want from the menu when I go there, I usually end up changing my mind and going with one of the specials. Chef Jerry is old school and still does all the shopping himself with fresh and local ingredients. All of the seafood is brought in fresh regularly, and his pasta sauces are truly legit. My last meal of his red sauce over linguini with seared Nantucket scallops and a NY strip was some of the best food that I have ever had. It was seasoned so perfectly that I never even thought to reach for the salt and pepper! As of now, the business is up for sale as the owner is looking to retire. I plan on visiting this gem as many times as possible until that happens.
Great experience. Portions, food quality, prices were good-no walking away from this place thinking about shrink or skimpflation-just a few containers with leftovers of the generous portions of food you thought you might but couldn't quite finish. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala
At at Nonna Maria’s last week. All our food was delicious and plenty of it, My husbands veal was tuff, not their fault, they took it back and he got chic Parm. He wasn’t crazy about the sauce, neither was our friends. We all like a thin sauce. Took our food home and he ate mine which he loved and I ate his which was very tender. We just like a thinner sauce. The waitress Linda was very attentive to us. The cook came out too, he made my husband the chicken parm then. All in all place was nice. Waitress was great and I will go again with my husband, he will just get something like I had. It really was delishous. I left a lil crazy tip for our waitress Because my husband kept complaining. Linda and chef were great, they did all they can
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As someone who loves trying new restaurants and has worked in them for almost 2 decades I have to say Nonna Maria's is such a local hidden gem! I had been hearing about this place for years and finally had the opportunity to try it a few months ago and I was instantly hooked and I've been back more than 1x month since! It's definitely my go to recommendation to take all my friends when we're looking for a spot to grab dinner!The hospitality and service are just what you'd expect from a family owned and operated establishment, they make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Tina and Daniela are always so welcoming and exude hospitality and warmth, they even recognize me now and remembered my order after only a couple visits!The portions are enormous, the flavor profile of every dish is exceptional and they will happily customize anything you request. The first time I went I tried the greens & beans my friend ordered and couldn't stop thinking about it until my next visit they were THAT good, now they are a staple every visit. The shrimp scampi is exquisite and my favorite entree, I have tried others though and they are equally scrumptious!I highly recommend supporting this small business as everything I've tried to date has been exceptional!Pro tip: it's a small place so make sure you call ahead for a reservation to ensure you can get a table!Vegetarian options: My vegetarian friend raved about the eggplant parm!Parking: Limited parking but I always find a spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Pasta Fagioli
The best Italian in the Capital District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Ziti and Chicken Cacciatore
Awesome food, great staff and you always leave with leftovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Chicken Parmigiana, Caesar Salad, Pasta Fagioli
Great food, great people, and reasonable prices.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nonna Marie’s Italian Kitchen is absolutely amazing. The food is the best Italian food you’ll have and the staff are wonderful people! ❤️ This is my favorite dish there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina was a fantastic server, and the food was even better. Portion sizes are huge but food is still reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
True Italian restaurant. Food is amazing and so was the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite dishes is the MUSSELS IN RED SAUCE. It has a little kick to it but Mama Mia, so good. You will not go wrong having a meal here or take out. Reservations are required. Go and enjoy a real good Italian meal. You won't be disappointed. Prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Limone
Parking: ♥️Wheelchair accessibility: ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Bolognese, Seafood Pescatora, Riggins Ala Vodka Sauce, Chicken Parmigiana, Shrimp Superiore, Special Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers, Scallop Special, Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Chicken, Baked Ziti and Chicken Cacciatore, Bruschetta, Fried Calamari, Seafood Linguine, Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala, Veal Toscan, Chicken Limone, Mozzarella Sticks, Caesar Salad, Pasta Fagioli, Fried Artichokes in a Lemon Cream Sauce, Salad with House Dressing
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Rude. Will never go back, but recently heard they are closing. Not surprised at all. I am 100% Italian and that food definitely was not.
This cozy little Italian restaurant is like eating at your grandmother's house - expect to take home part of your meal. When you are there, don't be in a hurry. Enjoy seeing and hearing your food being prepared. Reservation strongly encouraged. Take out is another option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Limone
The hype is true. I had heard word of this spot for a few months now. Everything was home made and delicious. Portion sizes were massive. Massive. Reasonably priced especially given portion sizes. Very good sauces all around. Excited to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't say enough good things about this place. Chef Jerry and his team work together seamlessly to create delicious and creative Italian dishes that cannot be matched anywhere else! The biggest "problem" with Nonnas is that the dining room is small and the handful of tables are packed in pretty tight. You'd better call ahead (at least a week in advance) if you plan on eating here during prime times. The kitchen does however offer take-out, which is usually the best option on a busy night. Again, the key is to plan ahead! The food is so good that this place doesn't really have a slow time. They have a great wine list to choose from, huge portions for appetizers, and exciting entree specials. Every time I think I know what I want from the menu when I go there, I usually end up changing my mind and going with one of the specials. Chef Jerry is old school and still does all the shopping himself with fresh and local ingredients. All of the seafood is brought in fresh regularly, and his pasta sauces are truly legit. My last meal of his red sauce over linguini with seared Nantucket scallops and a NY strip was some of the best food that I have ever had. It was seasoned so perfectly that I never even thought to reach for the salt and pepper! As of now, the business is up for sale as the owner is looking to retire. I plan on visiting this gem as many times as possible until that happens.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Special, Fresh Calamari, Mozzarella Sticks
Great experience. Portions, food quality, prices were good-no walking away from this place thinking about shrink or skimpflation-just a few containers with leftovers of the generous portions of food you thought you might but couldn't quite finish. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Marsala