Nonnas Sheffield — Restaurant in Sheffield

We have often passed by Nonnas on our way through Sheffield but after 20 years we've never had the opportunity to try it out - until today. What have we been missing?!

For the moment you walk in the door the atmosphere is relaxed, with the feel of a genuinely authentic Italian ristorante and coffee house. Italian speaking staff and beautiful decor add to the pathos of the place and we were welcomed in and seated straight away.

We started simple with some olives in oil and classic bruschetta, which were prepared and delivered to our table speedily with no compromise on flavour or presentation. There was just enough time between courses so as not to spoil the main - I had the pheasant ("fagiano" on the menu) and my wife had a classic spaghetti carbonara. Both were beautifully presented and bursting with flavour.

The pheasant was two plump breasts perfectly cooked, with a prosciutto potato cake that was layered with flavour. The savoy cabbage was deliciously buttery and the whole dish was presented with just enough port and raspberry jus as to offset the gaminess of the meat.

Even though it was part of the lunchtime menu offer my wife's pasta was exceptional. A lovely, silky cream and yolk sauce, loaded with pancetta that did not compromise on quality whatsoever.

Tiramisu for desserts - superbly made (I make this myself, so I know this was good) and also well presented. The coffee I had was an excellent finish to the meal.

Meal for two and a bottle of San Pelligrino was just under £60. Tipped for the service too, which was attentive without being intrusive, genuinely interested in our experience and made the visit an all round quality experience.

This was our first time at Nonnas - most definitely won't be our last. I'm tempted to make it a regular...

𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 15 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 2 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ‘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬’

After visiting many times over my three years at university I decided to book Nonnas for the meal after my graduation.

We were a table of 15 with most guests eating 3 courses and drinking alcohol.

Our booking was at 6:30, but with no notice or warning we we asked to leave the table shortly after 8 due to ‘angry footballers’ wanting our table who did not have a reservation.

Half our guests were still enjoying their desserts when staff started clearing the table ready for the next. We were then asked to move to the bar several times whilst still eating and finishing drinks as they we getting impatient. I must note the food could not be faulted but was truly spoiled by the service and treatment we received.

When we were told to move to the bar. There was not a table for our party to sit together or room even stand in a group. This really spoiled the occasion of what was meant to be a special meal for family to reunite after many years and celebrate my graduation. Being unable to carry on our night was cut short. Feeling disheartened and disrespected.

Our booking made weeks in advance and a large sum of money spent with no sincere apologies or compensation. To be disregarded for a group of ‘footballers from Germany’ who had walked in off the street with no booking. I was given no notice when booking or even on arrival that night that our time at the table was limited. This has ruined my views of this restaurant and I would not recommend to a...

Finally our reviewer has committed to writing up a visit to Nonnas! But before reviewing this simple visit for coffee on 16-December, we must set the historic record straight.

Our reviewer has visited Nonnas many times in the past 25 years, but we never nailed him down! So here it is... Congratulations Nonnas on providing the ultimate five-star package for what is probably, the best restaurant, cafe and wine bar in Sheffield.

It's a simple case of the sum of the parts is greater than the whole.  And that means that if something didn't quite measure up to five-stars, the rest makes up for it, and you come away feeling Nonnas got it completely right.

Nonnas caters for everyone, young, old and all those in the middle. Yes, there's a loud crowd on weekend evenings and yes, you struggle to get a table when you don't book in advance, and yes, the food just very occasionally can be more café than restaurant, but it tastes amazing!

Our reviewers' late mother epitimised many customers... she loved coming here, even with all the noise, as she felt special, appreciated and loved the way the maître d' made a fuss over her.

And so to the coffee visit this evening... Our reviewer popped in, as a last minute decision and ordered an Americano at 1803hrs. The waitress Magdelina said well, actually coffee was no longer being served after 1800hrs... after a quick smile, a great coffee was served to the reviewer's table without delay.

Thank you Nonnas for...