Little Nonna's Menu (Update 2025)
Little Nonna's, an authentic Italian restaurant located at 1234 Locust St in Philadelphia, offers a cozy and intimate dining experience with a rotating menu full of delicious options. Customers rave about the garlic bread with confit garlic, broccolini caesar with cheesy croutons, eggplant parm, and wild mushroom bucatini with a creamy sauce. The ambiance is rated highly for its intimate setting, both indoors and outdoors, and the food scores top marks for its homemade taste and generous portions. With excellent service and a variety of pasta dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, tufoli rigate, and pan-seared gnocchi, Little Nonna's promises a memorable dining experience. Don't miss their Happy Hour specials and the chance to indulge in their delightful dessert menu. Experience the warmth and deliciousness of Little Nonna's for yourself!
SPECIALS
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Wild Mushroom Arancini
crispy risotto balls, buffalo mozzarella, truffle aioli
Eggplant Parmigiano
Japanese eggplant, basil-walnut pesto, san marzano marinara, burrata
B+V+P Meatballs
nonnas B+V+P meatballs taleggio polenta, hour pork & san marzano tomato gravy, parmesan
Charred Broccoli Caesar
warm polenta croutons, charred broccoli, gem lettuce, radicchio, parmesan, lemon-anchovy dressing
Little Nonna's Garlic Bread
roasted garlic butter, sea salt, black pepper, Sarcones bakery seeded roll
Broccoli Rabe + White Beans
garlic, lemon, marinated white beans, chili
Italian Market Olives (Half Pint)
Side Grilled Bread
Stracciatella
hand pulled burrata, italian mixed olives, sea salt, grilled country bread, olive oil
South Philly Wedge
CHERRY TOMATO, SHARP PROVOLONE, RED ONION,PEPPERONCINI, ZESTY HERB ITALIAN DRESSING, OLIVES, SALAMI, OLIVE OIL BREAD CRUMBS
Spring Salad
gem lettuce, frisee, snap peas, enlish peas, shaved red obion, mint, thai basil, shaved fiore sardo,lemon vinaigrette, hazelnuts
Shaved Salad
shaved brussel sprouts, radish, fennel, celery root, apple, parmesan, hazelnuts, lemon shallot dressing
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ANTIPASTI
MACARONI
Spaghetti & Meatballs
BVP fontina stuffed meatballs, braised pork marinara, parmesan, basil
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
house ground garlic sausage, greens, buffalo mozzarella, crispy prosciutto
Pan Seared Gnocchi
pancetta, english peas, asparagus, kale, leeks, mushrooms, roasted garlic butter, parmesan, lemon
Braised Short Rib Lumache
short rib ragu, local greens, mushrooms,fava beans, whipped ricotta,breadcrumbs, fresh horseradish
Campanelle Nero
squid ink pasta with seared shrimp, capers, fennel sofrito, corn broth, olive oil breadcrumbs
Wild Mushroom Buccatini
broccoli pesto , lemon, shaved parmesan
Tufoli Rigate
Sunday Gravy
slowly braised beef shortrib, B+V+P meatball, sweet fennel sausage, broccoli rabe & tonights macaroni
Chicken Parmesan
marinara, basil, burrata, served with spaghetti
Bronzino Oreganata
wild mushroom farro, charred brocolli,roasted sunchokes, castelvetrano olives,spring onion salsa verde, oregano breadcrumbs
Chicken Al Mattone
roasted half chicken seared under a bricksalt roasted fingerlings, marinated peppers, grilled asparagus, lemon, garlic
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ENTREES
DESSERTS
Espresso Tiramisu
espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, coco nibs
Hazelnut Cannoli
chocolate-dipped, hazelnut-ricotta filling, candied coco nibs