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Cute little Italian Bistro specializing in Northern Italian cuisine as prepared by the owners "Nonni" as he was growing up. Beef, Veal and Pork meatballs, Lasagna, Canneloni, white bean and sausage soup and housemade Marzano Tomato Marianara, Bolgnese and Alfredo and a Risotto special daily. Fresh pasta only and house made Panna Cotta and Tiramisu for dessert. Even a steak for the beef lover. Affordable with full bar selection and great Italian wine list.
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Italian
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Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed August 9, 2023

Not only does this "Italian Restaurant" serve the WORST plate of Spaghetti possible, but the WORST food I have ever tasted. The Spaghetti Sauce was more water than sauce!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed July 10, 2023 via mobile

Came here after Norma's was not open AGAIN. But thank goodness because I had the best birthday dinner with my mother and godmother. Patricia was our server and slayed! She made me feel so special. It felt like a true Italian meal, slow eating, enjoying...every bite, great drinks, dessert, love the amaretto at the end. 10/10 would recommend this for a special dinner here in seaside. We alllll had the special, can't remember the dish but do remember I ate it all and it was to die for. Please, it's worth the wait for a table in a small, understaffed beach town, tip your servers (cash), and I promise you will be received well.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed July 9, 2023 via mobile

Not sure how this restaurant is rated so highly. We had a terrible experience here last night. My family of 3 stopped for dinner. We ordered a cocktail (house margarita which tasted like it was made from bar lime), appetizers and main meal. All food...arrived at the same time, there is no pause between cocktail, appetizers and meal. My cioppino included bad crab, it was yellow and had a rotten smell/taste to it. My husband’s seafood pasta had crab shells in the sauce. Once the cioppino was sent back things went down hill, waitress didn’t come back for a while. I needed new cutlery to finish my salad, I asked for one from the owner she didn’t acknowledge my ask and pretty much threw the fork at me. Really disappointing experience for a meal that was $150.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 30, 2023 via mobile

Must visit when in Seaside. We originally stopped at Finns which was recommended and had an appetizer and drink. Both were very hard to get down. We then came to Nonni’s. Upon entry we we’re warmly welcomed and since there was a wait we asked...to sit at the bar which was accommodated. Amber was our sever and was awesome. All of her recommendations were excellent and it ended up being the best meal of our week visit to Oregon. We had the caprese tower, beef medallions (to die for) and the pana cotta. Also two huge pours of wine which was also very good but cannot recall which one…but again recommended by Amber. If you are looking for a place to eat we highly suggest stopping here for a meal. You won’t regret it and might enjoy more than anything else you have had. Enjoy!!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 13, 2023 via mobile

If you go to Seaside and don’t give this place a try, you are cheating yourself and probably affecting the quality of your family lineage. You could tell the food was made from super fresh, quality ingredients. The interior of the restaurant was creative and...fun. Our hostess was polite and our waitress was friendly and conscientious. The only complaint I had is that I was so sleepy after eating that I almost crashed on the way back to the hotel, but that’s more of inditement on my driving.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 11, 2023 via mobile

Delicious food, friendly servers, and cute surroundings. We usually walk to Nonnis when staying in Seaside and expect a wait for a table (they don't accept reservations). This time, we got right in and were greeted by a cheerful server who answered our menu questions...and gave great service. Although it was busy, we didn't feel rushed or ignored - we were checked on and never had to ask for anything. The food was so good: risotto with cod & vegetables, and pesto linguine. We also tried a lemon berry cake, which was not overly sweet - a great ending. Families are welcome, and we've taken ours in the past (they love the food, too). Don't miss having a delightful Italian meal while at the coast!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed April 27, 2023

Rainy night so not too busy. Good Italian entrees, generous portions....good service. But skip the "homemade Tiramisu" served in a canning jar...was all whipped cream and little flavor, not worth the price.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 3, 2023 via mobile

What a treat ! Was thinking seafood but after reading reviews on local dining we choose Nonni’s Bistro Settled on a mini Caesar salad with pokey croutons and a tomato polenta w house meatball ( as big as a tennis ball) plus bolognese lasagna and...a wonderful Montepulciano d Abruzzo skipped deserts cuz the mains were so rich and awesome… you get a choice of a shot of amaretto or sambucca to finish the meal I know it’s the coast and all the fresh fish but this is serious home cooking …More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 20, 2023

We dropped in to Nonni's for a little Italian food and a bottle of wine and we were so glad we did. The service was fantastic as Shelly took very good care of us. We will definitely go back the next time in Seaside. We...enjoyed our food very much starting with their sausage soup. Spicey, but not too spicey, and was delicious! We had fettucine with prawns and chicken piccata. Wonderful and so enjoyed the homemade pasta! Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 15, 2023

OK, so here's the thing. I'm an Italian food snob. I've had the best of the best in Italy, and my all time favourite Italian restaurant just happened to be in my home town, Laguna Beach, California for 40 years. (Sadly, now closed.) Anyway, I'm...a tough guy to please. Nonni's isn't the best for Italian food, but it's all relative; you're on the Oregon Coast; in Seaside; and for this coastal town, this is a very decent place to eat. Nice atmosphere, above-standard service. And for an Italian restaurant on the Oregon coast, it's certainly acceptable.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed November 9, 2022

Best Italian on the Coast! We've eaten here multiple times and are never disappointed! Carbonara is always my favorite but the lasagne is always great too. Desserts are to die for!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 23, 2022 via mobile

I am not sure which part of Italy this cuisine comes from as does not seem northern Italian from my experience in Italy. Risotto was overly salty and color not particularly appealing.; a reddish gray. Canelloni was just smothered to death in cheese. And most...disappointing was the tiramisu. Almost all cream in a jar container with almost no cake and absolutely no coffee or rum or any alcohol. But if there are no lady fingers or cake I guess nothing to soak into.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 14, 2022

This was a lovely restaurant with delicious food, great atmosphere, and fabulous service. I dined right when the restaurant opened and was seated right away. It was difficult to decide, but I finally went with the spaghetti and meatballs. Perfect!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 12, 2022

Delicious Italian food, generous portions, great service in a homey atmosphere. We shared a Caprese "tower" appetizer that I would order as a meal next time - so good - followed by the lasagna. Fresh homemade sauce to die for. We paid reasonable corkage of...$15 to enjoy our own wine, but they had a full bar with good Italian wine selection. They gave us complimentary amaretto at meal end as a nice finish! We will definitely be returning.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 12, 2022 via mobile

Luckily, we dine early and had no wait and parked right out front. The restaurant is charming, the food, divine and, Trish, the hostess with the mostest was excellent and entertaining. She sat us, got our beverages and appetizers promptly, then took care of us...the rest of the meal. We loved her sense of humor and story telling. What a fun family dinner. Enjoyed it all!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Hello KIrsten, Although we are very small (13 tables) it is a warm and homey atmosphere and well suited for kids. We have a small kids menu and can find a few tables to put together for 7 people. We don't take reservations... More
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We do have gluten free options. We can prepare the chicken picatta without flour and substitute extra vegetables for the pasta. Also our Polenta is gluten free although the meatball is not you can still enjoy the marinara... More
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Nonni's Italian Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
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