Reviews for Nonna Rosa Traditional Italian Kitchen in Akron, PA
From the start I will say that given the name and prices, I was expecting at least somewhat authentic Italian food. Seeing as... we lived for 20 years in Italy, we have a pretty good idea of what that is. So, do take this review with the understanding thatwe were looking, hoping for real Italian food and vastly disappointed to get mediocre American-Italian food. First of all, therestaurant has no handicapped parking - while it was not a problem at the time we went, it is definitely worth noting. Theatmosphere was more sort of sports bar/restaurant than much of an Italian one. Not a problem, unless you are looking forthat. The menu was limited. That has become more common post covid. The prices also struck me as high - we got just about theleast expensive pasta dishes on the menu and they were $17 and $18 - and that was without a salad or side. I got the carbonara. It was, disappointing. The pasta was fresh pasta and was ok. But the dish as a whole was bland, lacking salt and flavor. Acceptable size portions, but definitely not large (given the price). I swapped plates with my wife halfway through themeal. She got the Bolognese. When the plate came we almost had to wonder if they forgot to add the pasta (see picture). It hadenough sauce for a whole pound of pasta! The portion was large, but mostly sauce. It was, likewise, simple disappointing. Perhaps just the amount of sauce, but it was so heavy. The meat in the sauce was pretty flat tasting. Bottom line. This was atypical American Italian restaurant. Not remotely authentic in anything we tried. For the quality of the food it wasoverpriced. We were hoping for much better and left disappointed. Read more
This was my first time here and the food is not only beautiful but it's delicious!! I had a Capris salad and calamari, and I... also had a delicious scoop of salted caramel gelato to go. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The calamari was made justright, yummy ???? It's a quaint restaurant with friendly service, I enjoyed my time here. Read more
Been here a couple times. Great food. Very friendly service I got the margarita pizza and pepperoni pizza previously. Crust... could use some crisp to it. The burrata Caprese was beautiful and tasted good. Also got the The Capri salad with chicken. Thatwas also good. Only thing, I wish they would use grape tomato instead of sliced Read more
This restaurant is amazing with authentic Italian cuisine. I have not tasted anything this good since being in southern Germany... not far from Italy where I had the most delicious Italian food that I hated leaving behind. Then I moved here to Pennsylvaniaand found Nona Rosa. I am now addicted and working my way through the menu and have not been disappointed yet. Everything I havetried so far has been so delicious, perfectly executed and left me so satisfied. From pasta to pizzas, salads and appetizers todesserts. You must try the mushroom caprese and there key lime pie(sadly that is seasonal). Can't wait to keep trying theirdelicious menu.This time we enjoyed the Maria pizza and Capri salad that comes with two of their delicious homemade rolls. Read more
I visited Nonna Rosa's for the first time today, and I will definitely be back! The food, atmosphere, and staff were all... excellent. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were generous. So much left over, and I'm impatiently waiting to behungry enough to eat them. ???? Definitely give this place a try! Read more
I have to say it started out great the service was good the apps were good the wine was really good the bread basket A+ they... were on a roll then came the dinner I?m not saying it was bad it was ok to say the least. The New England clam chowder waslukewarm Campbells is better sorry the portobello mushroom and shrimp in the pink vodka sauce could?ve been better the bolognesedish was better but wasn?t nothing to write home about. It was like the beginning of a really good movie but the ending left meunimpressed. Yes I would visit this establishment again it?s one of the better Italian eateries around. Read more
We've eaten in the restaurant before, but this particular meal we ordered take out. When first ordering I thought the price of... the salad was on the higher side, but after receiving our meals I get the price. This salad was piled high with well seasoned,delicious meat. It was probably the best chicken ceasar salad I ever had (side note, I eat salads alllllll the time). It camewith two, melt in your mouth dinner rolls. Large rolls! Actually, it was more like bread, but light and fluffy. It was so good!I'd go back just for the rolls! A few months ago we ate inside the restaurant for the first time. The place was packed, but westill received top notch service from our waitress who was very busy. Since it was our first time she took a few minutes to tellus about her grandmother and the inspiration behind the menu. All the pasta is made there and it was delicious!!!! We're luckyenough to live close to Nonna Rosa, but even if not, we'd definitely be back! Read more
Wonderful meal. I took my 9 year old out for dinner. She chose to create her own pizza... She had no complaints. She really... liked the triple chocolate cake as well. As for me, I got the mussels and capri salad... Absolutely delicious! Service wasoutstanding, thanks to our awesome and attentive server Cody, who came to the rescue after my daughter accidentally spilled herwater in my lap ???? ... He immediately made he feel better, as she was a bit embarrassed. Great little date night with my minime. We will definitely return. Read more