La Nonna Ristorante – Italian
Stepping into La Nonna Ristorante feels like a warm embrace from the Old Country, where the air is thick with the aroma of herb-crusted focaccia and the savory depth of slow-cured prosciutto. The kitchen honors the sea with charred, tender octopus and golden calamari, while delicate plates of beef carpaccio celebrate the bold, rustic flavors of a traditional Italian kitchen. It is a sanctuary of conviviality where every shared plate of bruschetta and bowl of Venetian-style mussels feels like a timeless celebration of heritage and home.
100 East Meadow Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 https://www.lanonnavail.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the high-quality pasta and comfortable setting, noting it as an ideal spot for both casual meals and professional gatherings. Guests frequently praise the attentive service staff for their regular check-ins and welcoming demeanor, which enhances the overall dining experience. Celebrated for its inviting atmosphere, the venue is highlighted by reviewers for its consistent quality and warm hospitality.
Menu
Antipasti
- Focaccia of the Day - $6: Chef's daily bread, Italian EVOO, Balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Olives - $15: Sautéed Mediterranean olives, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Bruschetta - $17: Toasted rustic bread, heirloom cherry tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $24: Lightly fried calamari, arrabiata sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venetian Style Mussels - $24: PEI mussels, fresh San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, white wine, toasted focaccia Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Seafood Mix - $28: Assortment of seafood plancha style Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $25: Grilled Spanish octopus, red pepper infused olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $27: Thinly sliced natural beef tenderloin, arugula, citrus aioli, crispy shallots, Parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Plate - $25: 24 mos aged prosciutto Parma Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Parmesan - $34: 24 mos aged prosciutto Parma, aged Parmigiano Reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata with Pesto - $27: Fresh burrata cheese, basil pesto, sweet red pepper pesto, carta musica Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Prawn Crudo - $28: Sashimi grade Blue prawns, creme of pomegranate, lemon infused Sicilian olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venison Ribs - $36: Barbecue glazed natural New Zealand venison ribs, white cheese polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Gemelli with Vodka and Prosciutto - $33: Prosciutto flambéed with vodka, light pink sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle with Wild Boar - $36: Braised wild boar ragú, ricotta salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Bolognese - $36: Homemade potato dumplings, meat ragú Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Arrabbiata and Sausage - $33: Italian sausage, mild arrabbiata sauce, ricotta salata Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Crudaiola - $28: Organic grape tomatoes, arugula, EVOO & garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Mushroom Ravioli - $35: Homemade mushroom ravioli, decadent cream sauce, white truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Malfatti - $38: Homemade spinach, ricotta dumplings wild mushrooms, parmesan black truffle mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Scampi with Pistachio - $38: Wild tiger prawns, pistacchios, panchetta, shallots Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle with Veal Meatballs - $33: Homemade veal meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sardinian Gnocchetti with Speck - $35: Speck, blueberries, endive, walnuts, Modena balsamic glaze, ricotta salata Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams - $36: Manila clams, white wine, garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green and Yellow Zucchini - $34: Spiral cut zucchini and yellow squash, roasted butternut squash, asparagus, cannellini beans, goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Risottos
- Gazpacho of the Day - $17: Chef’s daily choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Risotto: Chef's daily choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $16: Baby romaine, La Nonna caesar dressing, crispy pancetta, bread crumbs Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula and Artichoke Salad - $16: Organic arugula, marinated artichokes, shaved Parmesan, white balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Endive Salad - $19: Red and yellow endive, organic arugula, poached pear, roasted red beets, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts, candied strawberries, raspberry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pork Chop - $52: Grilled Duroc tomahawk pork chop, garlic, rosemary, EVOO Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piedmontese Braised Short Rib - $56: 14 hour braised piedmont short rib, Barolo wine reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Chicken - $46: Roasted natural ABF chicken, stuffed with prosciutto Parma and Piedmontese cheese, rosemary sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Scaloppine - $48: Chef's daily choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $54: Assortment of fresh seafood in a spicy fennel, garlic, tomato broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish of the Day: Delivery of the day Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venison Chops - $64: New Zealand venison chops, blueberry demi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Bison Tenderloin - $68: Grilled American bison tenderloin, rosemary Barolo wine reduction Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Spinach - $12: Spinaci in padella Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- Emilia Spritz - $18: Aperol, Lambrusco dell'Emilia 'Balotta', topped with club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fiery Margarita - $19: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, Leopold Bros. Orange liqueur, lime juice, agave, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Lavender Dream - $19: Vanjak Vodka, lemon juice, lavender simple, topped with San Pellegrino Limonata
- Fizzy Violet - $20: Empress Indigo Gin, rose cucumber simple, lemon juice, topped with Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Golden Hour - $21: Volcan blanco tequila, Contratto aperitif, pineapple, lime, mint simple
- Smoked Mountain Negroni - $21: Breckenridge Gin, Contratto Bitter and Antica Sweet Vermouth Smoked Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cello-Tini - $19: House-made Limoncello, pomegranate juice, topped with Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Winter Sling - $21: Whistlepig Rye, chai vanilla simple, bitters, cinnamon stick Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Nonna's Tea - $20: Lemon infused Breckenridge gin, black tea rosemary simple, Amaro trio, lemon juice, smoked rosemary sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Beverages
- Peroni - $10: Imported Beer
- Czechvar Lager - $10: Imported Beer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- DHOS Apple Spritz (Non-Alcoholic) - $16: DHOS non-alcoholic spirit, apple juice, lemon juice, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Housemade Lemonade - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- SP Sparkling Soda - $7: Orange, Lemon, or Blood Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about La Nonna Ristorante
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking high-quality Italian pasta in a comfortable setting suitable for both casual meals and professional gatherings would most enjoy this restaurant.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for La Nonna Ristorante.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- La Nonna Ristorante offers a comfortable, casual setting with an inviting atmosphere suitable for both relaxed meals and professional gatherings.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting high-quality pasta, attentive service, and a welcoming, professional atmosphere.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Dishes meeting both keto and gluten-free diets include Cioppino, Blue Prawn Crudo, Venison Chops, Prosciutto and Parmesan, Beef Carpaccio, and Mixed Olives.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Approximately 47% of the menu accommodates these diets, featuring dishes like mixed olives, beef carpaccio, venison chops, and cioppino.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- La Nonna Ristorante has a website at https://www.lanonnavail.com, though the provided data does not specify online ordering availability.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.0/5 rating, guests report high-quality pasta and attentive service provide good value.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should expect high-quality pasta, attentive service, and a comfortable atmosphere suitable for both casual dining and professional gatherings.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the high-quality pasta, while menu highlights include grilled octopus, beef carpaccio, Venetian-style mussels, and tagliatelle with wild boar.
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