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La Nonna Bella
- 660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

Italian restaurant, Restaurant ★4.0 (57)·$50–100

660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA

4.0
We went with the family for a family dinner to celebrate an event. Everything was perfect. Beautiful environment. Very kind staff. The dishes served of the highest level. Highly recommended. I will definitely come back - Herm Cas
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$50–100 per person Reported by 57 people$20–30$30–50$50–100$100+

La Nonna Bella Introduce

Situated in the heart of Garden City, **La Nonna Bella** stands as a premier destination for authentic and elevated Italian cuisine in the New York region. This distinguished **Italian restaurant** delivers more than just a meal; it offers a complete, high-quality dining experience defined by a **Cozy, Romantic, and Upscale Atmosphere**. Recognized by patrons for its "beautiful environment" and dishes served at the "highest level," the restaurant successfully blends classic culinary traditions with impeccable service.

La Nonna Bella's menu is a comprehensive journey through Italian gastronomy, featuring extensive selections of **Antipasti**, homemade **Primi Piatti** (first courses), and refined **Pesci** (fish) dishes. The commitment to quality extends beyond the kitchen, highlighted by a **Great wine list** and friendly, professional staff who treat guests "like family." Whether planning a celebratory dinner or seeking a superior **Lunch** experience, this Franklin Avenue establishment is highly recommended for New Yorkers seeking an exceptional and genuine Italian night out. The dedicated focus on fine food and a personalized experience establishes La Nonna Bella as a true Long Island gem.

Location and Accessibility

La Nonna Bella is conveniently located at **660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA**. Its prime position on Franklin Avenue makes it easily accessible for Long Island residents and groups planning a dinner in Nassau County.

The restaurant prioritizes inclusion and convenience, offering a full range of accessibility features:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Furthermore, parking logistics are made easy with both a **Free parking lot** and **Free street parking** available to guests. These amenities ensure that the restaurant is a comfortable and effortless choice for individuals, **Groups**, and **Family-friendly** gatherings of all sizes and needs.

Services Offered

La Nonna Bella provides a comprehensive suite of services and dining formats designed to cater to various preferences, from spontaneous **Solo dining** to large planned events.

The dining and service options available include:

  • Dine-in: Offering a full-service experience with a **Table service** throughout **Lunch**, **Dinner**, and **Dessert**.
  • Takeout: Allowing customers to enjoy their authentic Italian meals in the comfort of their homes.
  • Outdoor seating: Providing an option to dine al fresco during pleasant New York weather.

For planning and convenience, the restaurant offers robust support:

  • Accepts reservations: While walk-ins are occasionally accommodated, **Dinner reservations recommended** due to its popularity and **Trendy** status.
  • Amenities and Crowd: Features a **Bar onsite** with a **Restroom**, and is **Family-friendly** with **High chairs** available for children.
  • Payment Flexibility: Accepts all major **Credit cards** and **Debit cards**, simplifying the checkout process.

The combination of formal reservation acceptance and a full-service dining environment makes every visit tailored and special.

Features / Highlights

La Nonna Bella's enduring popularity and high praise are rooted in its commitment to culinary excellence, a sophisticated beverage program, and a truly welcoming environment.

  • Exceptional Beverage Program: The restaurant is lauded for its sophisticated drink menu, which includes:
    • Great wine list: An extensive selection of **Wine** to perfectly pair with authentic Italian cuisine.
    • Great cocktails: High-quality mixed drinks, with a full range of **Alcohol**, **Beer**, and **Hard liquor** available at the **Bar onsite**.
    • Great coffee: Ensuring an excellent finish to any meal.
  • Menu Depth and Authenticity: The food menu offers true Italian variety and authenticity:
    • Antipasti: Including the refreshing **Polipo Alla Griglia** (grilled octopus) and the decadent **Frito Misto** (fried mixed seafood).
    • Primi Piatti: Featuring traditional pasta shapes and sauces such as **Strascinate Pugliesi**, **Cavatelli Conversanese**, and the popular **Linguine Alle Vongole** (clams).
    • Risotti: Offering luxurious choices like **Risotto Ai Porcini** (porcini mushrooms) and **Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare** (mixed seafood).
  • Dietary Inclusivity and Offerings: Catering to diverse needs and preferences with:
    • Vegetarian options: Including dishes like **Gnocchi Al Pomodoro** and various salads (**Tri Colore, Cesare, Pomodoro**).
    • Healthy options: Available in the **Insalate** and **Pesci** sections (e.g., **Salmone, Bronzino Alle Erbe**).
    • Comfort food and **Small plates** readily available across the menu.
  • The Essential Dessert: Customers highly recommend the **Great dessert**, specifically noting the must-try chef's homemade gelato, a perfect capstone to the meal.
  • Atmosphere and Crowd: The blend of **Casual** and **Upscale** makes it suitable for every occasion, from a date night (**Romantic**) to a celebratory gathering (**Groups**), and its proximity to major New York attractions makes it a destination for **Tourists** and locals alike.

Contact Information

To make reservations or inquire about the menu at La Nonna Bella in Garden City, please use the following contact details:

  • Address: 660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
  • Phone: (516) 248-0366
  • Mobile Phone: +1 516-248-0366

What is worth choosing

For first-time diners and returning patrons in the New York area, selecting an item that showcases La Nonna Bella's commitment to "highest level" cuisine is highly recommended. The experience begins with the exceptional service, where the **very kind staff** makes every diner feel welcome, as though they were "family."

Begin your culinary journey with a selection from the **Antipasti** menu, perhaps the classic **Mozzarella Di Buffalo** or the chef's recommendation of the house specialty **Antipasto Della Casa**. For main courses, focus on the unique **Primi Piatti** and **Risotti**. The **Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare** offers a decadent, rich taste of the ocean, while the handmade pasta varieties like **Strascinate Pugliesi** and **Cavatelli Conversanese** provide an authentic taste of regional Italian cooking often hard to find elsewhere on Long Island.

Those seeking lighter fare should explore the fresh **Pesci** options, such as the whole **Bronzino Alle Erbe** or the perfectly prepared **Salmone**. And, as strongly advised by loyal customers, no meal at La Nonna Bella is complete without the **Great dessert**. The chef's homemade gelato, regardless of flavor, is a consistent highlight and provides an unforgettable, final authentic touch to the meal. Paired with a selection from the **Great wine list** or a finely crafted **Cocktail**, the experience at La Nonna Bella is guaranteed to be a memorable, upscale evening.

La Nonna Bella Food & drink

  • Antipasti

  • Mozzarella Di Buffalo $14.00

    fresh buffalo mozzarella with tomato and parma prosciutto drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar

  • Zucchini Fritti $10.00

    pan fried zucchini

  • Polipo Alla Griglia $14.00

    balsamic grilled octopus served with arugola

  • Mozzarella Fritta $10.00

    fresh mozzarella hand breaded and pan fried

  • Vongole Gratinate $12.00

    manilla clams in white wine, roasted garlic and dusted with seasoned breadcrumbs

  • Polpette Di Carne $8.00

    italian style meatballs in tomato sauce

  • Frito Misto $16.00

    fried calamari and fried shrimp

  • Antipasto Della Casa $14.00

    assorted italian cured meats, cheeses, olives and marinated artichokes

  • Cozze Al Pesto $12.00

    mussels in a white wine sauce with roasted garlic, cannelini beans and a drizzle of pesto

  • Carpaccio Di Manzo $12.00

    thinly sliced raw beef garnished with arugola and shaved parmigiano

  • Salame Di Cinghiale $14.00

    wild boar salami, sliced apple, walnuts, shaved parmigiano and truffle honey

  • Insalate

  • Tri Colore $10.00

    radicchio, endive and arugola with an oil and lemon dressing topped with shaved parmigiano

  • Cesare $10.00

    romaine lettuce with an anchovy parmigiano dressing

  • Garden City $12.00

    chopped romaine lettuce with tomato, cucumber, red onion, fresh mozzarella and gaeta olives tossed in balsamic vinegar and oil

  • Pomodoro $10.00

    tomatoes, olives, celery, onions and basil in a balsamic vinegarette

  • Casa $12.00

    spinach salad with marinated portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella tossed in balsamic vinegar and oil

  • Primi Piatti

  • Gnocchi Al Pomodoro $18.00

    homemade potato gnocchi in a fresh plum tomato sauce made with onion and basil

  • Strascinate Pugliesi $19.00

    fresh leaf shaped pasta with broccoli rabe, sausage and roasted garlic and oil

  • Cavatelli Conversanese $18.00

    homemade cavatelli sauteed with onion, fresh spinach and smashed fava beans

  • Pappardelle Bolognese $16.00

    wide shaped pasta in a traditional italian meat sauce with a touch of cream

  • Fettucine Ai Porcini $19.00

    porcini mushrooms in a light cognac cream sauce

  • Penne Filanti $19.00

    baked penne in a bolognese sauce, with fresh mozzarella & fontina cheese

  • Linguine Alle Vongole $18.00

    red or white clam sauce

  • Spaghetti Alla Carbonara $16.00

    a light sauce made with pancetta, onion, pecorino and eggs

  • Penne Orto Mare $19.00

    whole wheat penne with shrimp, asparagus, chopped tomato and garlic and oil

  • Bucatini Amatriciana $18.00

    bucatini pasta in a fresh plum tomato sauce with pancetta and onion

  • Pennoni Tonno $19.00

    penne pasta with imported tuna, anchovy, capers, olives, chopped tomato and roasted garlic

  • Rigatoni Zingara $18.00

    stuffed rigatoni in a vodka sauce with bacon

  • Piatti Tipici

  • Pasta Fagioli $8.00
  • Escarole And Beans $10.00
  • Minestrone $8.00
  • Lentil Soup $8.00
  • Stracciatella $8.00
  • Risotti

  • Risotto Ai Porcini $24.00

    with porcini mushrooms

  • Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare $24.00

    with mixed seafood

  • Risotto Al Limone $24.00

    with shrimp, lemon and arugola

  • Risotto Allo Speck $24.00

    gorgonzolo e radicchio

  • Pesci

  • Bronzino Alle Erbe $30.00

    mediterranean sea bass with fresh mixed herbs served with arugola salad

  • Gamberi Scampi $24.00

    shrimp in a lemon white wine sauce

  • Salmone $26.00

    broiled salmon with roasted tomatoes and shrimp

  • Livornese $25.00

    red snapper in a fresh plum tomato sauce made with capers and gaeta olives

  • Contorni

  • Broccoli Rabe $7.00
  • Roasted Potatoes $7.00
  • Escarole $7.00
  • Spinach $7.00
  • Asparagus $7.00

La Nonna Bella Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

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La Nonna Bella Location

La Nonna Bella

660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, USA

La Nonna Bella Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 312 user reviews.

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