In the center of South Africa, there is an oasis of culinary bliss called Nonna’s Italian Kitchen. Explore its magical world. They cordially invite you to experience a sensual trip that artfully combines the venerable customs of Italy with the welcoming warmth of South African hospitality.
Nonna’s is more than simply a restaurant; it’s a flavor-filled celebration, a tribute to family, and a refuge for people who value the culinary arts. Inspired by Italian kitchens, their chefs have created a cuisine that evokes the rich history of Italian home cooking, beckoning you to savor its diverse flavors.
When you enter their doors, get ready to feel the delight of a meal that goes beyond simple nourishment. Love and tradition come together at Nonna’s Italian Kitchen to create a dining experience that is both exquisite and familiar. Go enjoy with them the essence of Italy, in the center of South Africa.
Nonna’s Italian Kitchen has several branches, and the most popular are in Sandton and Gateway. The menu generally includes starters, salads, pizza, pasta, desserts, seafood, mocktails, and beverages. The menu is delicious and the prices are pocket-friendly.
Nonna’s Gateway Menu
The Nonna’s menu in Gateway includes starters, sandwiches, pasta, salads, grills, chicken, seafood, pizza, sauces, desserts, and beverages.
Nonna’s Starters
Starter
Description
Price (R)
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked rolled brinjals filled with mozzarella, and basil topped with pomodoro sauce & Italian Hard Cheese.
R115
Zucchini Fritti
Thinly sliced crispy fried baby marrows. Served with chili mayo.
R105
Crumbed Mushrooms
Crumbed mushrooms deep-fried and served with a chili mayo sauce.
R90
Frittura Di Pesce
Crispy lightly fried calamari, prawns & baby marrows. Served with chili mayo.
R245
Calamari Fritti
Deep-fried crispy calamari. Served with chili mayo.
R155
Gamberi e Calamari in Pomodoro
A delicious bowl of Pomodoro sauce with prawns, calamari, garlic & fresh chili served with toasted ciabatta bread.
R235
Risotto Suppli
Crumbed & fried Italian risotto rice balls filled with mozzarella & bolognese sauce. Served with chili mayo.
R130
Vegetarian Risotto Suppli
Crumbed and fried Italian risotto rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and seasonal veggies, served in Nonna’s Pomodoro sauce.
R130
Crumbed Chicken Strips
Crumbed chicken strips golden deep-fried, served with a side of French fries and chili mayo.
R115
Polpette in Salsa
Homemade beef meatballs in Napolitana sauce served with fresh toasted Italian ciabatta.
R150
Minestrone Soup
Tasty minestrone.
R120
The Trio Platter
The trio platter.
R250
Algarve Burger
120g sliced aged beef fillet pan-seared, served between the bun on a bed of lettuce, grilled red onion, pickled peppers, and chili mayo. Served with a side of french fries.
R180
Classic Home-Made Burger
With a standard beef patty.
Starting from R155
Nonna’s Fresh Salads
Salad
Description
Price (R)
Greco Salad
Mixed feta, cherry tomatoes, olives, and cucumber.
R145
Greek Salad
Lettuce, feta, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, and cucumber.
R120
Mediterranean Salad
Lettuce, rocket, cherry tomatoes, cherry mozzarella, olives, carrots, grilled marrow and peppers, and pickled peppers.
R145
Caprese Salad
Cherry mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil tossed in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
R155
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, rocket, cherry tomatoes, cherry mozzarella, olives, carrots, and grilled chicken breast fillet stripped.
R170
Spinach & Almond Salad
Baby spinach, spring onions, lettuce, avocado, and roasted almonds.
R155
Nonna’s Freshly Baked and Foccacia Sandwich
Sandwich
Description
Price (R)
Panino di Mamma
Beef Polpette (Meatballs) in Napolitana sauce topped with Italian hard cheese.
R160
Cagliari
Tuna, Lettuce, Rocket, Mayo, Red Onion & Canellini Beans.
R145
Veneto
Crumbed Chicken fillet, Rocket, Avo, Feta & chili mayo.
R175
Algarve
Thinly sliced grilled beef, topped with grilled red onions & fresh chili.
R185
Nonna’s Pasta Al Forno (Oven-Baked Pasta)
Pasta
Description
Price (R)
Napoletana Al Forno
Baked penne, pomodoro, mozzarella cream & Italian hard cheese.
R165
Bolognese Al Forno
Baked penne, Pomodoro, Bolognese sauce, beef mince, mozzarella, cream & Italian hard cheese.
Starting from R225
Beef Meatballs Al Forno
Baked penne, pomodoro, beef meatballs, mozzarella cream & Italian hard cheese.
R225
Four Cheese Al Forno
Baked penne, provolone, gorgonzola, mozzarella cream & Italian hard cheese.
R190
Chicken Alfredo Al Forno
Baked penne, chicken, cream, mushrooms, mozzarella cream & Italian hard cheese.
R230
Burro Nero
Baked penne, cream, mozzarella, butter & Italian hard cheese.
R175
Alfredo Al Forno
Baked penne, beef bacon, cream, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Italian hard cheese.
R225
Vegetarian Cannelloni
Homemade Cannelloni filled with Spinach & ricotta cheese topped with a light pomodoro & cream sauce.
R205
Meat Lasagne
Layers of homemade Lasagne baked in Pomodoro filled with beef mince, mozzarella, bechamel sauce & Italian hard cheese.
Starting from R225
Vegetable Lasagne
Layers of Homemade lasagne baked in Pomodoro filled with mushrooms, baby marrow, peppers, spinach, mozzarella, bechamel sauce & Italian hard cheese.
R205
Chicken Alfredo Lasagne
Layers of lasagne baked in Pomodoro filled with mushrooms, chicken, mozzarella, béchamel sauce, and Italian hard cheese.
R215
Nonna’s Fresh Homemade Pasta
Pasta
Description
Price (R)
Napoletana
Nonna’s famous Pomodoro sauce with basil.
R115
Arrabbiata
Nonna’s famous Pomodoro sauce with chili.
R135
Aglio olio Pepperoncino
Garlic, Olive oil & fresh chili.
R115
Pesto
Blended basil, pinenuts, Italian hard cheese & olive oil.
R175
Formaggio
Nonna’s famous four-cheese cream sauce.
R185
Primavera
Cherry tomatoes, olives, red & yellow peppers, olive oil, garlic in pomodoro sauce.
R175
Crème di Funghi
Mushrooms, cream sauce & black pepper.
R175
Bolognese
Nonna’s famous Pomodoro Bolognese sauce with minced beef.
Starting from R200
Beef Meatballs
Beef meatballs are served in Nonna’s famous Pomodoro sauce.
Starting from R200
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken strips, cream, mushrooms, & black pepper & Italian hard cheese.
Nonna’s famous Pomodoro sauce, prawns, garlic & fresh chili.
R255
Alfredo
Cream, mushrooms, beef bacon, black pepper, and Italian hard cheese.
R205
Carne
Strips of Beef in Nonna’s famous Pomodoro sauce, a touch of cream & fresh chili.
R245
Mozambique Crab Pasta
Pasta with Mozambique Crab pieces in Napoletana sauce, garlic, chili, and mixed seafood.
R290
Nonna’s From The Grill – Meat Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Pepper Mushroom Fillet
250g Fillet grilled topped with a creamy pepper & mushroom sauce. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R330
Rump 300g
Classically grilled in extra virgin olive oil and rosemary or add a sauce of your choice. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R260
Fillet 250g
Classically grilled in extra virgin olive oil and rosemary or add a sauce of your choice. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R300
Lamb Chops
Classically grilled in extra virgin olive oil and rosemary or add a sauce of your choice. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R315
Surf ‘n Turf
300g Rump steak grilled with olive oil, rosemary, black pepper & salt, 3 King prawns grilled. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R400
Nonna’s Chicken Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Grilled Chicken Prima Vera
Grilled chicken breast served in a cherry tomato, red & yellow peppers, olive oil, garlic & Pomodoro sauce. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R225
Petto Di Pollo
Chicken breast fillet grilled in our homemade marinade. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R260
Chicken Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast fillet crumbed and topped with Pomodoro sauce and parmigiana cheese. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R265
Nonna’s Seafood Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Calamari
Calamari rings tubes and heads grilled and served in your choice of lemon butter or peri-peri sauce. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R225
Grilled Prawns (7)
7 Butterflied prawns grilled in your choice of lemon butter or peri-peri sauce. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R345
Baby Kingklip
Oven-baked baby kingklip served in lemon butter sauce or peri-peri sauce. Served with French fries & Greek salad.
R365
Nonna’s Square Pizza
Pizza
Description
Price (R)
Palermo
Focaccia topped with rosemary and coarse salt
R110
Assisi
Focaccia topped with rosemary, coarse salt, rocket, and cherry tomato
R150
Bianca
Focaccia topped with mozzarella and garlic
R165
Napoli Pizza
(Margherita Pizza) Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, and basil
R170
Locale Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, Pomodoro, basil, breakfast beef, avo, and feta
R240
Milano Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, pepperoni, olives, and provolone
R250
Caserta Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, mushrooms, pepperoni, artichoke, and olives
R230
Catania Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, zucchini, brinjal, peppers, mushrooms, and olives
R225
Bologna Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, beef mince, and chilli
R240
Ascoli Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, and tangy chicken
R240
Pisa Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, and beef fillet strips
R240
Imola Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, mushrooms, olives, peppadew, onion, and garlic
R225
Porto Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, beef chorizo, and fresh chili
R235
Venezia Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, prawns, rocket, and avocado
R290
Atene Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, feta, olives, and sundried tomatoes
R240
Siena Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, chicken, peppers, and mushrooms
R240
Genoa Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, brie, and caramelized onions
R240
Bari Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, spinach, olives, and ricotta
R220
Honolulu Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, beef bacon, and pineapple
R235
Torino Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, pomodoro, gorgonzola, Italian hard cheese, and provolone
R235
American Pizza
Topped with mozzarella, Pomodoro, basil, and french fries
R195
Nonna’s Sauces
Sauce
Starting Price (R)
Sauces
R50
Nonna’s Desserts
Dessert
Description
Price (R)
Tiramisu Slice
An elegant and rich layered Italian dessert made with Italian biscuit, mascarpone cheese, cream, and freshly ground coffee.
R95
Lemon Cheesecake Slice
Classic fridge cheesecake.
R85
Nonna’s Gourmet Milkshakes
Gourmet Milkshakes
Description
Starting Price (R)
Gourmet Milkshakes
Vanilla Ice Cream swirled with Natural extracts, full cream milk & Fresh Cream.
R70
Nonna’s Cold Beverages
Beverage
Price (R)
300ml Soft Drink Cans
R30
500ml Soft Drink Bottle
R35
Tizers 330ml
R40
Lipton Iced Tea 330ml
R40
Schweppes 200ml Can
R30
500ml Mineral Water
R30
1L Mineral Water
R40
1L San Pellegrino Imported Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
R60
Sete 500ml
R20
1L Aqua Panna Still
R60
Nonna’s Mocktails
Mocktail
Description
Price (R)
Classic Mojito
Fresh lime muddled with pure cane sugar and fresh mint leaves churned with crushed ice and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Strawberry Mojito
Fresh lime muddled with wild strawberry extracts, fresh mint leaves churned with crushed ice, and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Watermelon & Chili Mojito
Fresh lime muddled with natural watermelon extract, fresh mint leaves, and a hint of chili churned with crushed ice and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Kiwi Mojito
Fresh lime muddled with fresh kiwi extract, fresh mint leaves churned with crushed ice, and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Pina Colada
Fresh pineapple blended cold with natural coconut extracts, and fresh lime and served with fresh pineapple.
R70
Cosmopolitan Twist
Sundried orange extract, cranberry juice, and lime wedges.
R70
Peach & Mango Daquiri
Thick mango juice blended frozen with natural peach extract and fresh lime juice.
R70
Electric Lemonade
Blue curacao orange extract shaken with fresh lemon, and mint leaves and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Kiwi Pineapple & Ginger Crush
Natural kiwi extracts shaken with fresh pineapple and lime charged with chilled Ginger Beer.
R70
Cucumber Cranberry & Ginger Spike
Fresh cucumber shaken with chilled cranberry juice, fresh lime churned, and charged with Ginger Beer and Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Cherry Berry Sunrise
Natural cherry extracts are shaken and chilled with strawberry juice, layered with crushed ice and orange juice.
R70
Strawberry Daiquiri
Fresh lime muddled with wild strawberry extracts, fresh mint churned and charged with Schweppes Lemonade.
R70
Nonna’s Frappes
Frappe
Price (R)
Cappuccino Frappe
R85
Coconut Mocha Frappe
R85
Salted Caramel Frappe
R85
Chai Latte Frappe
R85
Nonna’s Hot Beverages
Hot Beverage
Price (R)
Americano
R35
Cappuccino
R35
Espresso
R35
Double Espresso
R35
Machiatto
R35
Double Machiatto
R50
Caffe Latte
R35
Caffe Mocha
R35
Cortado
R60
Hot Chocolate
R35
Steamed Chai Tea Latte
R50
Five Roses Tea
R25
Herbal Tea
R30
Rooibos Tea
R25
Nonna’s Sandton Menu
Category
Item
Price (R)
Nonna’s Classic Starters
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana Starter
R115
Zucchini Fritte Starter
R95
Frittura Di Pesce Starter
R230
Calamari Fritti Starter
R130
Gamberi e Calamari in Pomodoro Starter
R210
Risotto Suppli Starter
R115
Polpette in Salsa
R120
Freshly Baked & Focaccia Sandwich
Panino Di Mamma Focaccia Sandwich
R130
Campania Focaccia Sandwich
R115
Cagliari Focaccia Sandwich
R130
Veneto Focaccia Sandwich
R150
Algarve Focaccia Sandwich
R150
Pasta Al Forno
Napoletana Al Forno Pasta
R115
Arrabbiata Pasta
R130
Aglio Olio Pepperoncino Pasta
R110
Pesto Pasta
R170
Formaggio Pasta
R180
Primavera Pasta
R160
Crème Di Funghi Pasta
R160
Bolognese Pasta
R185
Beef Meatballs Pasta
R185
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
R185
Calamari Tagliatelli Pasta
R185
Frutti Di Mare in Bianco Pasta
R235
Frutti Di Mare Pasta
R235
Gamberi Pasta
R230
Alfredo Pasta
R220
Carne Pasta
R220
Mozambique Crab Pasta
R235
Nonna’s Square Pizza
Palermo Pizza
R105
Assisi Pizza
R145
Bianca Pizza
R170
Napoli Pizza
R155
Locale Pizza
R230
Milano Pizza
R230
Caserta Pizza
R230
Catania Pizza
R200
Bologna Pizza
R220
Ascoli Pizza
R230
Pisa Pizza
R220
Imola Pizza
R215
Porto Pizza
R220
Venezia Pizza
R265
Atene Pizza
R230
Siena Pizza
R220
Genoa Pizza
R220
Bari Pizza
R200
Honolulu Pizza
R220
Torino Pizza
R220
American Pizza
R180
Burgers & Mains
Classic Home-Made Burger
R135
Pepper Mushroom Fillet & French Fries
R300
Rump Tagliatta Alfresco & French Fries
R275
Rump 300g & French Fries
R250
Fillet 250g & French Fries
R280
Ribeye (400g) & French Fries
R310
Lamb Chops & French Fries
R300
Calamari & French Fries With Zucchini Fries & Greek Salad
R205
Grilled Prawns (7) & French Fries
R330
Baby Kingklip & French Fries
R350
Chicken
Chicken Breast Alfresco & French Fries
R230
Grilled Chicken Prima Vera & French Fries
R265
Salads
Greco Salad
R120
Greek Salad
R120
Mediterranean Salad
R130
Caprese Salad
R130
Classic Rocket Salad
R130
Tuna Salad
R130
Chicken Salad
R150
Alfresco Salad
R120
Spinach & Almond Salad
R125
Dessert
Tiramisu
R70
Lemon Cheese Cake Slice
R70
Frappes
Cappuccino Frappe
R85
Coconut Mocha Frappe
R85
Salted Caramel Frappe
R85
Chai Latte Frappe
R85
Cold Beverages
Soft Drink Cans 300ml
R30
Tizers 330ml
R40
Lipton Iced Tea 300ml
R40
500ml San Pellergrino Still water
R40
500ml San Pellergrino Sparkling water
R40
1L San Pellegrino Imported Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
R72
1L San Pellegrino Imported Italian Sparkling Mineral Water
