Nonnas...a history
When we opened in 1996 we had the ambition to share our passion of authentic Italian foods and the country’s fabulous and diverse wines with the British public. We has no great business plan, just a desire to bring the true taste of Italian life and its culture to our part of the world.
There were plenty of Italian restaurants in Sheffield and there was a strong, tight- knit community of Italians who had come to Britain mainly to work in restaurants . But there was no true, authentic taste of those things we took for granted- the real flavour the country that our parents, and generations of our families before them, had nutured.
It was our dream to open the eyes of the British public to creamy cappuccinos, strong dark espressos and the delights of the traditional mortadella, parmesan and pastas of all shapes and sizes.
We had no idea where our dream would lead us when we bought the former butcher’s shop on the corner of Ecclesall Road and Hickmott Road. With the traditional culinary skills of our Italian ancestors to fall back on and the support of our parents, families and friends, Nonna’s was born.
Now 13 years later, we have expanded both sides and are nearly bursting with ideas, a long bar dominates one side, 2 rooms for the all day caffe and restaurant and the other side a loving Italian delicatessen, making all goods in house. But that’s not all, with a Tuscan rentable holiday villa for 2- 10 people in the hills of Pescia (between Florence and Pisa) and a catering company (Nonna’s Catering), we can now do so much more?
Would you like to become part of Nonna's?
We are now recruiting for the opening of our new unit in Chesterfield-
If you would like to apply please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter to Carmen Ancione, Personnel Manager.
E-mail: carmen.ancione@nonnas.co.uk or carmen@nonnas.co.uk
Tel: 0114 2686166 opt 2 for the administration line
By post at: Nonna's Restaurant Ltd- 535-541 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PR
Summer is here...
Today we launched our fantastic new summer menus, with starters including Steamed Clams, chilli and lemon butter with a garlic crostini, and a beetroot carpaccio with cured swordfish, crisp capers and soured cream. For a risotto, how about an Italian classic, Risotto Nero- squid ink risotto with chargrilled squid? And for a real summer's dish, Grilled Seabass with mussels, crayfish and a tomato brodo. A sweet tooth? Our pastry chef has created a twist on a classic, "Tuscan Mess" is an aniseed meringue, berries and vin- santo custard.
Our team have been busy sourcing some great ingredients for you and we have linked up with Tim and Joanne Morrell at their "Roche Abbey Farm" and we are now receiving straight from the field, (picked that morning) produce including strawberrys, potatoes, carrots and peas.
Monday 27th July 2009…
in Franciacorta, Lombardia
with La Montina
Tenuta Montina is first mentioned in historical documents in 1620, when it was owned by a Valsabbia family headed by Benedetto Montini, ancestor of Pope Paul VI.
The hills behind are named after him as well as the winery itself. The winery is situated in the shelter of a natural moraine amphitheatre, where the road ends in the woods along the Valle Mugnina, the furthermost strip of land in the municipality of Monticelli Brusati.
The best expression of Franciacorta can be found here, in this gentle peaceful landscape rich in romantic history.
The prestigious Franciacorta DOCG and both red and white Terre di Franciacorta (curtefranca) DOC wines are made in the winery buildings which perfectly respect the area’s natural vocation for winemaking.
click here to view the menu
£45 per person (deposit required)
7pm for 7.30pm start OR 8pm for 8.30pm start
Nonna's Cucina...
deliciously Italian delicatessen
For all your italian ingredients needs, visit us at Nonna's Cucina delicatessen
just round the corner from Nonna's Restaurant on Hickmott Road
click here to view our homepage for all that cucina has to offer
check us out on Googlemap for information on where we are
please feel free to contact us with any query and your favourite Italian product
at info@nonnas.co.uk
BIRRA ARTIGIANALE PEVAK
Nonna's NEW artisanal Beer from Arezzo
click here for more informations about our newest find
featured in Nonna's all new VINI 13 wine list click here to view
Nonna's Catering...
....offers the exceptional cuisine and warm atmosphere
that you have always enjoyed at Nonna’s award winning Italian restaurant in Sheffield.
From huge gala’s to elegant dinners at your home or impressing clients
at work with an Italian buffet; Nonna’s Catering creates beautiful, seamless and unforgettable events.
As each event is always different, we would be delighted to create an event especially for you. To progress your event, please:
Justin Lee Collins becomes a Nonna's regular
Enjoying his second visit to Nonnas within a month, top comic Justin Lee Collins, seen pictured here with Nonnas co- owner Maurizio Mori (19/3/09)...
Ramsay's Kitchen Heaven
...back in September, we also enjoyed an impromptu visit from top chef Gordon Ramsay and one of our favourite chefs, Jason Atherton (of Maze, London)
