Caffe Nonna (Nashville Originals Member)

Caffe Nonna, the invitingly raucous home-style Italian restaurant in Sylvan Park, gets hopping in a hurry, especially on weekends. Given the noise level on a Saturday night, the 45 or so diners that can be jammed into this cozy place must all be talking at the same time — inevitably about the wonderful food. Chef-owner Daniel Maggipinto has created a number of winning dishes based on his childhood and inspired by his own nonna (Italian grandmother). It’s fun to create your own pasta dish by choosing a pasta, sauce, and add on meat, seafood and/or vegetables.

Beer and wine available. Serving dinner 5-9 pm Mon-Thu, 5-10 pm Fri-Sat. Closed Sun. Happy hour drink specials 4:30-6 pm Mon-Thu.

MUST EATS: White bean soup, Lasagna Nonna (butternut squash), lamb shank Toscana, seafood Angelina, pizza, meatball Parmesan sandwich