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$ 45.00Special multi-course seasonal takeout menu featuring traditional Italian-American comfort favorites.
Special multi-course seasonal takeout menu featuring traditional Italian-American comfort favorites.
Traditional Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone cream, and crunchy cocoa nibs.
Crispy chocolate-dipped pastry shell filled with rich hazelnut-ricotta cream and candied cocoa nibs.
Conchiglie pasta tossed with tender poached lobster, aromatic roasted garlic, and a bold, spicy tomato sauce.
Classic homemade pasta served with BVP fontina stuffed meatballs, slow-braised pork marinara, parmesan, and fresh basil.
Tender rock shrimp tossed with Nonni’s signature garlic butter, chili flakes, capers, and fresh lemon.
Delicate bucatini pasta with heirloom zucchini, roasted garlic, lemon, a touch of cream, fresh basil, and provolone picante.
A perfectly portioned side serving of our freshly prepared house pasta.
Rigatoni tossed in house-ground garlic sausage, creamy uncle sal’s vodka sauce, and crispy prosciutto.
Pan-seared potato gnocchi with savory pork pancetta, wild mushrooms, fresh Jersey corn, garlic greens, and blistered tomatoes.
Lumache pasta with slow-braised short rib, seared mushrooms, sautéed greens, whipped ricotta, and fresh horseradish.
Casarecce pasta with house-made chicken sausage, savory marsala jus, chestnut mushrooms, mustard greens, and garlic cream.
Charred Jimmy Nardello peppers served with garlic scape butter, boquerones, roasted garlic, red rubin basil, and grilled bread.
Refreshing mix of summer tomato and cucumber with basil green goddess, mint, opal basil, balsamic vinaigrette, and corn nut breadcrumbs.
Roasted garlic butter, sea salt, black pepper, Sarcone’s bakery seeded roll, served with a whole confit garlic head.
Sweet melon paired with prosciutto, whipped ricotta, toasted pistachio, pickled melon, tropea onion, spruce tip honey, and herb oil.
Crisp romaine and fennel caesar salad featuring warm polenta croutons, lemon-anchovy dressing, and plenty of parmesan.
Broccoli rabe and white beans sautéed in nonna’s garlic butter with fresh lemon and a touch of chili.
Crispy Japanese eggplant layered with basil-walnut pesto, San Marzano marinara, and fresh burrata cheese.
Authentic half pint of flavorful Italian market olives.
Set of disposable dining utensils for takeout orders.
Crispy Italian risotto balls stuffed with buffalo mozzarella and served with a rich truffle aioli.
Hand-pulled creamy burrata cheese served with Italian market olives and grilled country bread.
Nonna’s signature B+V+P meatballs over taleggio polenta with a 4-hour pork and San Marzano tomato gravy and parmesan.
Side order of warm, freshly grilled artisan bread.
Crisp and refreshing sparkling club soda.
Refreshing Italian sparkling lemon beverage made with real fruit juice.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sweet and sparkling Italian blood orange beverage with natural citrus flavor.
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that everyone loves.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Slowly braised beef short rib, B+V+P meatball, sweet fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, and today’s special macaroni.
Fresh bronzino served with warm fregola, zucchini, pickled tomato, and a bright raisin-caper piccata sauce.
Rich lamb risotto featuring tender trumpet mushrooms, braised lamb, Jersey corn, tomato-almond pesto, and young pecorino.
Crispy chicken breast with marinara, basil, and melted burrata, served alongside a side of spaghetti.
Set of disposable dining utensils for takeout orders.
Nestled in the heart of Center City, Little Nonna's offers an enchanting escape into the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Italian-American home. The restaurant strikes a rare balance between romantic intimacy and lively neighborhood charm, featuring a cozy indoor dining room with vintage touches and a lush, fairy-lit garden patio that makes guests feel like honored family members gathered for Sunday dinner.
The kitchen honors time-tested Italian-American culinary traditions with elevated modern techniques. Diners rave about these absolute must-try dishes:
Portion sizes at Little Nonna’s are notably generous, frequently resulting in satisfying leftovers for the next day. With entrées generally ranging from $23 to $30 and appetizers hovering between $10 and $17, the restaurant delivers exceptional culinary value for the quality of fresh ingredients, scratch-made pastas, and meticulous preparation.
Due to its immense popularity and cozy footprint, securing a reservation in advance through OpenTable or Google is strongly recommended. Street parking and nearby paid lots are available but can fill up quickly during peak evening hours. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply craving authentic Italian comfort food, Little Nonna's promises an unforgettable dining experience.
1334 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1338-46 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
1428-1432 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
1113 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Yes, reservations are highly recommended for both lunch and dinner services due to the cozy seating capacity and high demand, especially on weekends.
The legendary Sunday Gravy features slow-braised beef short rib, house meatballs, sweet fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, and fresh pasta.
Most entrées range between $23 and $30, while appetizers and salads average $10 to $18, offering generous family-style portions.
Yes, vegetarian options such as the Summer Squash Bucatini, Wild Mushroom Arancini, and Summer Tomato + Cucumber Salad are available.
Little Nonna's is located at 1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 in Center City.
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