Nonna Dora Italian Eatery

This is a very cute restaurant you walk in and it feels calm relaxed and peaceful a great place to go for early dinner or Lunch . While the restaurant is small there are a lot of seating options for party of 2/4 including the bar . I ordered to go the Maccheroni Vodka with an add on of Meatball . The order was ready for pick up when I arrived and the cashier was very nice and welcoming . When I arrived home I was excited to dig in because it smelled so good but unfortunately after the first bite I was extremely underwhelmed . It looked wonderful but the pasta was very mushy in texture (I'd probably suggest cooking To-go pasta closer to al dente because with the type of container which is creat and keeps the food warm it also has a lot of condensation when I opened the lid creating it to pr

Love it! Looking for a new place to try for lunch, I came across Nonna Dora. I arrived a few minutes before they opened and was welcomed in by Jordan. She was very friendly and brought me some water. For lunch I chose the grilled chicken over fettuccine Alfredo and a Caesar salad. The pasta was so tender, the sauce was creamy and delicious, and the chicken had a beautiful sear and was perfectly prepared. The vibe was relaxing and I enjoyed my lunch. Jordan’s service was excellent with perfect timing for everything. I’m so happy to have found a new place. P.S. Don’t take the top off of the pepper grinder and spill peppercorns all over the floor like a dork! Simply put it over your plate and twist.

I am not a fan of Americanized Italian restaurants but the food at Nonna Dora transplanted me back to the time I spent traveling through Italy. The food is delicious and authentic and, as my daughter said, you didn't feel like you needed to go home and take a nap afterwards. We had the gnocchi, which was pillowy and light, not heavy and dense like it is at most restaurants. We also had the Mediterranean Sea bass, which was delicious and seasoned perfectly with added acidity from kalamata olives and capers. The tomato sauce on each dish was different but light and not overpowering. The terimisu looked and tasted home made. It was a delicious lunch. They also had a Saturday brunch menu which looked delicious. Service was top notch. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

First time trying this locally owned (which I love) restaurant in Sandy Springs. We read the reviews and decided to give it a try! We loved it! The food was amazing! You can tell that every dish is homemade!!! The owner was not there tonight but the manager told us the whole story and we love to see talented chefs opening their own restaurants!!! We had the Caesar salad. Very fresh. Loved the shaved cheese and croutons! Lasagna is my baseline dish for trying a new Italian eatery! This one was great! Noodles were homemade and tender. The bechamel was creamy. Perfectly seasoned. Sorry I didn’t get a before picture. Took one bite and I finished the whole thing!! The Fra Diablo with shrimp was perfectly seasoned! The cannoli and tiramisu was wonderful! Again all made in house.

Wonderful neighborhood Italian eatery eith a homely menu of delicious Italian staple. The Pesto & Prociutto Pinsa (thin, airy crust) and Lasagna al Fungi (fragrant & loaded with cheese) were our favorites. Definitely coming back to try some other Nonna Dora's recipes 😋