Nonna's By So Italian

When we ordered our pizza, we are heading to hotel to check in and then head off to a family weddingWhen we got to the hotel, Nonnas had called me to tell me that we received the wrong order. They did not ask us to return it. They just said are you OK with keeping what you have even though I'm sure it was more expensive than the one we originally ordered, but they were gracious enough to make it very easy on us and the pizza was delicious.

Our family strongly recommended Nonnas So Italian restaurant for lunch to us, which sits next door to Thorton's gas station off 267 in Plainfield. Parking is convenient with a private parking lot, just steps from the entrance. As you're walking to the entrance, you can't help but notice the large enclosed patio area, which will be great this summer. As you enter the small but lovely lobby area, you turn to your right to place your order at the counter. The menu is located above the counter area, and your order is delivered to your table. We felt rushed placing our order with 8 of us and 3 parties waiting behind us. Several of us had never been here before and required a few additional minutes to check out the menu. Seating is plentiful, and it's seat-yourself with booths and tables in one large area of the restaurant and a smaller seating area close to the self-serve Pepsi drink fountain. Request the carafe of fresh water vs. the soda fountain water, which tastes like the drink (lemonade) next to. This was one of the requests that was brought more than 1/2 way through lunch, and all 8 of us ordered only water to drink. Italian sodas and several coffee drinks are another beverage option.Nonnas menu offers a nice selection of classic Italian appetizers with original and stuffed breadsticks, Bruschetta, calamari, mozzarella sticks, and cassava fritti (a root vegetable similar to a potato). The pizzas looked incredible, and we were told the pizzas are excellent and not to be missed. Their New York inspired, hand tossed pizzas with homemade sauce are available in 14" and 18" with BYO (Build Your Own), Specialty and Vegetarian options. A nice selection of calzones and subs are also available. The Entree size Chef or The Works salad we ordered was a generous serving of fresh, crisp greens, sliced ham, salami, provolone cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers and slices of red onion served with your choice of one of their homemade dressings. The salads were fresh and delicious, but we had problems with every salad arriving with ingredients requested to be left off, and each person informed our server. However, only one was corrected because she was insistent. The server didn't seem to care when we acknowledged something wrong or requested more butter, napkins, or even a missing fork. I ordered the spinach and potato soup. I was excited to try until it arrived and appeared to be split pea, but it wasn't. Instead, it was the consistency of baby food with the flavor of browned flour. It was horrible, and I couldn't eat, and based on the concern shown previously from our server, I just let it sit. She never questioned why I only had a couple of bites and left.Nonnas offers build your own pasta or order one of the specialty pastas such as one of the chicken or shrimp alfredo linguines, Quattro cheese ravioli stuffed with 4 cheeses, meat and alfredo sauce, Pasta Primavera, Chicken Parmesan or Beef Lasagna plus more. Our group ordered the highly recommended Chicken Alfredo Linguine, and the others ordered the BYO pasta. Each said their pasta was correct and good. Each order was served with just one excellent dinner roll, but it was impossible to receive additional butter timely. A basket of rolls would be appreciated or serve with an additional roll with entrees.Even though I wanted to order Tiramisu, we felt it was not in my best interest. We most likely will not rush to return to Nonnas after the service we experience today.

When we went, it wasn't very busy. The food was amazing. I had some of the bread & oil, which I believe is homemade, and chicken Alfredo. The portions were large. I will def go back!

This is a review based on a DD delivery when staying at a nearby hotel and it was winter cold outside. I say all that because this pizza is very thin yeast crust that not many recipes are not the best in this cold climate because it comes hard and chewy. I feel it might have been different if it was fresh from the oven, and will definitely note the ingredients were freshly chopped and flavorful. My husband had the Stromboli, and his only complaint was that this was actually a calzone with sauce on the side. In other places, the Stromboli is on Italian bread more like a sandwich. Eitherway it wasn't bad, and was very filling.

Had a great first time experience at Nonna's. We went primarily for the extensive gluten free options and sampled numerous items. The calzones, pizza, and GF pasta were very tasty. Service was friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed the decorations. We will be back!

First time trying Nonna's and we LOVED it. It was a feeling of nostalgia for me and reminded me of a small town pizza place I had growing up. Dave Portnoy loves a nice, New York style slice. I, on the other hand, look for the most loaded pizza possible and this checked every box. Cooked to perfection, tasty and a quick dinner. They have a lot of fun menu items, like the stuffed breadsticks I have pictured. It present beautifully and does not come messed up even with delivery. Kudos to this staff, we love it!

Pizza was very chewy and rubbery ! Called the manager over and she said it gets that way once it gets cold but it had just came out to the table!! Don't offer to do anything about it ! Not good at all

This lasagna taste like it came out of a can horrible. The only reason I gave it two stars is because the lady who took my order was super nice and the bread taste OK I will never eat here again. They call this Italian then im a watermelon

Ordered a pizza to go while in the area for work because i was staying at a hotel nearby. Simple cheese pizza. It was okay, seemed like premade dough, and very chewy. May be willing to try again and try something else the next time I'm there.

Ordered pick up...simply put...entree spaghetti with meat sauce...extra sauce ...she's pregnant...they give us what looks to be a kids meal in a half Styrofoam take out box....no extra sauce...2 burnt bottomed rolls and a ceasar side salad.. 22 bucks....there's more in 2 cans if chefboyardee...you want Italian-- go to olive garden.....hell how fazolis...Don't waste money here