Osteria I Nonni
St Paul, MN 55118
Phone: (651) 905-1080
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Osteria I Nonni – by Donna Tabbert Long
In Short
Stylishly swank, this Lilydale restaurant was built for Frank Marchionda's family who owned St. Paul's Buon Giorno Italian market. The buttery gold walls, ruby-splashed sconces and huge chandeliers are pulled together with a tiled floor--it's noisily romantic with ultraflattering light. The Italian specialties are arranged with sturdy simplicity. Entrees aren't always fancy, but filling, like pasta with a lively tomato-hot pepper marinara and chunks of thick Italian bacon.
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Insider Tips
Wine ListDon't miss wine to go with your pasta: The wine list spans over 300 different selections.
The StoreFor lunch, check out the market and deli for sandwiches, pizzas and more. Don't miss the pastry case: beautiful tortes, homemade tiramisu, cakes. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-6pm.
More VinoThe wine specialty shop features the most extensive regional Italian wine selections to be found in five states.
User Reviews for Osteria I Nonni
06/14/2008 Posted by dmdaily
Everything we had was average or below average. The main reason I'm giving I Nonni a below average rating is because of the cost. I've had better italian meals at a number of places, for a fraction of the cost. As for the food, the calamari was ordinary and quite tough. My pasta was good, but my wife's risotto was under-seasoned and over-cooked. I've never had a bad risotto, until tonight. And the shrimp was actually fishy. Unreal. Dessert was okay. Overall, very disappointing.
12/18/2007 Posted by mpkennedy3
I have been here a few times over the last two years. The Calamari is to die for, and overall their dishes are excellent. The wait staff is average, but the atmosphere is excellent. This place is pricy, but I would defiantly recommend it for anyone looking for some authentic Italian cooking. I have traveled to Italy, and I would say that this food is very authentic.
Pros: Food, Ambience
Cons: Waitstaff
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