
nonna
RESTAURANT SUMMARY

nonna is an ode to Italy’s most enduring luxury: the comfort of memory, refined for the modern palate. Here, familiar flavors are composed with contemporary elegance—silken ribbons of handmade pasta, broths that glow with clarity and depth, and sauces simmered to an almost orchestral richness. Each plate is both intimate and elevated, honoring the lineage of home cooking while embracing meticulous technique and a sculptor’s sense of form.
The dining room is cocooned in soft light and tactile detail—linen that whispers under the fingertips, leather chairs that invite lingering, the glint of crystal catching the candle’s edge. It is a room designed for conversation and discovery, where the cadence of service moves like a well-rehearsed duet. Attentive yet unobtrusive, the team anticipates preferences with quiet fluency, transforming dinner into a series of thoughtfully choreographed moments.
Culinary signatures are grounded in restraint and seasonality: tortellini folded with jeweler’s precision, a saffron-laced risotto that shimmers with delicate aromatics, and roasted meats whose caramelized edges yield to a succulent heart. Vegetables are treated with equal reverence—charred artichokes brushed with lemon and olive oil; heirloom tomatoes dressed simply to unlock their sun-warmed sweetness. Desserts lean toward subtlety and texture: feather-light olive oil cake, silk-smooth panna cotta, and a finale of biscotti still warm from the oven.
The cellar reads like a love letter to Italy’s terroirs, guided by a sommelier who pairs with intuition and scholarly nuance. Barolo with finely knit tannins, luminous Franciacorta, and maritime whites that taste like a salt-tinged breeze—all curated to elevate, never overshadow. Whether choosing the chef’s tasting or dining à la carte, guests are invited into an experience that feels both deeply personal and impeccably polished.
For the affluent traveler, nonna is less a reservation than a return: to meals that unfurl slowly, to flavors that linger, and to hospitality that understands the luxury of being known. It is a sanctuary of modern Italian grace—rooted in heritage, perfected in the present, and savored long after the last glass is poured.
CHEF
Martin Stayer
ACCOLADES
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(2024) Michelin Bib Gourmand
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