Nonna Mia

The service was fantastic. Allison, our waitress, was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was spot on from start to finish. And the food? Outstanding. For an Italian restaurant in a beach town, my wife and I were seriously impressed (and we’ve eaten in Italy, so we don’t say that lightly). The warm bread with fresh herbs and olive oil was the perfect start. The mussels and clams were fresh and swimming in a delicious red sauce. I had the bucatini, my wife had the scallop risotto, and both dishes were excellent. If you’re in town—or staying at the Omni—do yourself a favor and check out Nonna Mia.

This meal was absolutely fantastic. I was a little hesitant because of the recent reviews, but I can assure you that things are totally different. Luckily we were able to snag an opening on Open Table last minute for Valentine’s Day and my husbands birthday. From the moment we walked in until we left he was greeted with happy birthday wishes. We had the chopped salad, muscles, lasagna and baked Amelia. Everything was exceptional. Our server Sandy was great, as were all the staff we interacted with. The smoked lasagna had a depth of flavor that’s hard to describe and the table side flambé Amelia was a lot of fun. The canapés and antipasto were a lovely added touch. And because it was Valentine’s Day we were treated to a strawberry cannoli and rose.

It was only day two and it’s only fair to give some time for a new restaurant to work out the kinks. Ours was not a fantastic experience. The service was the best aspect. Although it’s not five star, it’s 4+. We were more disappointed in the food. Two members of our group of four had main dishes that were not bad, not great. Two of us had dishes that could have been produced at a local grocery store in the ready to eat section. The quality of the meals seemed as though they came from one of the mass producer restaurant suppliers ( doesn’t really fit the “Nonna Mia” name.) The “family style” portions are not really family style and it only seems to justify a high price ( which we would be delighted to pay if the food was worth it). The menu is in the form of recipe cards held toge

My experience at Nonna Mia was beyond lovely. I had planned to meet my family there after work on a Friday and had been looking forward to the evening all week. However, when the day arrived and I began the drive from Jacksonville to beautiful Amelia Island, I found myself exhausted from a busy workweek and quietly wishing we had opted for a cozy dinner at my mother’s house instead. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my evening unfolded as the perfect balance of elegant dining and genuine warmth. The experience began the moment I arrived, with the unexpected and all-too-rare gesture of a gracious, impeccably groomed gentleman named Robert opening the door and welcoming me with such kindness that I immediately felt as though I were being invited into his home. I was then greeted

Since Nonna Mia was a new restaurant we weren’t sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised and impressed! We went with a group of eight friends and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I had the chicken parm and it was one of the best I’ve had. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was great too! Highly recommend!