Nonnina · Chicago
From-scratch River North Italian built on housemade grandmother pastas
Why we recommend Nonnina in Chicago
Nonnina is our go-to for warm, from-scratch Italian in River North. Executive Chef John Boudouvas and The Good Plate Hospitality Group built the menu around the partners' grandmothers' cooking, and the housemade pastas are the centerpiece - comforting, generous, and made with obvious care.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The setting is a warm, retro Italian dining room with a year-round enclosed heated terrace, so it feels inviting no matter the Chicago weather. The pastas carry the meal: Rigatoni alla Vodka, a classic Cacio e Pepe, Pappardelle with braised short-rib ragu, and the Truffle Bucatini for the table that wants a little indulgence. It is the kind of food that makes a group settle in.
When to go and how to book
Nonnina serves lu
Address: 340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
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