Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Caribbean
  4. Puerto Rico
  5. San Juan
Intimate, charming authentic Italian restaurant - Nonna Cucina Rustica, San Juan, PR

Nonna Cucina Rustica

4.6
4.6
655 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
A unique Italian gastronomic experience awaits you at Nonna, where we honor the dedication, care and love that Italian grandmothers put into each plate.

Nonna provides a unique atmosphere, full of history where you can savor Italian classic dishes made from scratch with fresh vegetables, assorted cheeses, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil and fresh handmade pasta made daily.

The menu includes a selection of dishes ranging from antipasti, soups and pasta with a variety of meats and seafood. The pizzas are made with carefully selected ingredients including Caputo flour from Naples, Italy, extra virgin olive oil unfiltered and fresh mozzarella.

"La Nonna” was the precursor of this Italian cuisine where they used the best ingredients while preparing everything from scratch. It is a throwback to the traditional and rustic cuisine. We try to respect these methods and recipes from the past while integrating cutting-edge techniques.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    Calle San Jorge #103, San Juan, PR 00911
  • Phone number
    (787) 998-6555
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Louzao

Menu

Nonna Cucina Rustica's menu was last updated 2023-02-18.

Antipasti

  • Zuppa ai FagioliUS$8.00

    Cannellini Bean & Tuscan Sausage Soup, Bay Leaf Oil

    • Insalata di RucolaUS$12.00

      Almond Stuffed Dates, Beets, Goat Cheese, Mustard Vinagrette

      • Carpaccio di ManzoUS$16.00

        Mushroom, Garlic Chips, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Cipriani Dressing

        • Arancicni alla SicilianaUS$12.00

          Tomato, Short Ribs & Mozzarella, Pesto della Nonna

          • Melanzana alla ParmigianaUS$12.00

            Eggplant Parmigian, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil

            Risotti

            • Risotto di ZuccaUS$16.00

              Butternut Squash, Pancetta, Fontina Cheese

              • Risotto al FunghiUS$18.00

                Porcini & Crimini Mushrooms, Garlic Chips

                • Risotto del Giorno

                  Daily Risotto

                  • MP

                Pizzas

                • Ai FunghiUS$18.00

                  Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Chives, Goat Cheese

                  • Prosciutto & RucolaUS$19.00

                    Prosciutto, Arugula, Tomato, Shaved Parmesan Cheese

                    • Mortadella & SpeckUS$20.00

                      Gorgonzola, Pear, Pistachio Pesto

                      Pastas

                      • Ravioli Ricotta & Goat CheeseUS$20.00

                        Goat & Ricotta Cheese, Pine Nuts & Dates, Caramelized Onions, Mushroom Sauce

                        • Paccheri all'AmatricianaUS$20.00

                          Pancetta, Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Cheese

                          • Lasagna del Giorno

                            Daily Lasagna

                            • MP

                          • Ravioli d'AnatraUS$24.00

                            Duck & Pear, Truffle Butter, Porto Wine Reduction

                            • Linguine al Nero di SeppiaUS$22.00

                              Squid Ink Linguine, San Marzano Tomato Sauce

                              • Gnocchi de RicottaUS$19.00

                                Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Pistachio Pesto

                                • TaglioliniUS$19.00

                                  Prosciutto di Parma, Egg Yolk, Tartufata Sauce

                                  • Casoncelli alla BergamascaUS$22.00

                                    Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Pancetta Butter & Sage

                                    Meat & Seafood

                                    • Tagliata di ManzoUS$28.00

                                      NY Steak Green, Peppercorn, Potatoes, Peperonata

                                      • Brasato alla GenoveseUS$32.00

                                        Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Gremolata & Horseradish, Saffron Risotto

                                        • Filetto di PesceUS$27.00

                                          Local Catch of the Day, Caponata, "Hasselback" Butternut Squash, Capers, Pistachio Pesto

                                          Desserts

                                          • Lemon & Basil Panna CottaUS$10.00

                                            Berries Agar, Pistachio Nuts, Pistachio Gelato

                                            • Vanilla Panna CottaUS$10.00

                                              Fig Compote, Candied Almonds, Pistachio Gelato

                                              • TiramisuUS$12.00

                                                Dark Chocolate Biscotti, Hazelnut Gelato

                                                Last updated: 18 February 2023

                                                What 655 people are saying

                                                Nonna Cucina Rustica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                4.6
                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                • 4.5Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Caribbean

                                                  Italian

                                                • Puerto Rico

                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                • Puerto Rico

                                                  Italian

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Nonna Cucina Rustica offers an authentic Italian dining experience, praised for its "amazing food," "excellent service," and "cozy atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "fantastic" pasta dishes and "attentive" staff. Known for its romantic ambiance, this restaurant is a "must-try" for Italian cuisine lovers. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

                                                655 Reviews

                                                1. OpenTable Diner

                                                  New Orleans1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Good food with attentive staff. Will come back again.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                2. Bethany VIP

                                                  Greater Boston8 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  This little hole in the wall restaurant was very good. There was only one waiter for the whole place. He did a very good job considering. Arancini and carpaccio was fantastic. We had 2 pasta dishes both had pancetta. While the dishes were very tasty I wish they had rendered the fat from the pancetta more . It was undercooked, fatty and inedible, but very flavorful dishes. The lighting is terrible. They could really up their game if the used white tablecloths under their paper and installed dimmers for their lighting. It would change the entire feeling of the space . The wall sconces are blinding.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                3. Mila

                                                  Miami16 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Excellent food and experience. This is the second time we visit Nonna while vacationing in PR, but this time we brought friends from GA. Nonna did not disappoint; every dish was perfect, the ambience unique and the service was great. Next time we visit the island, we will be back.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                4. Lianne

                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I eat here on a regular basis and I always invite new friends over… the ambiance makes you feel right at home and the food is consistently awesome 🤩 try de beef carpaccio and the white bean soup! I get these every time i go

                                                  1 person found this helpful

                                                5. Dr Edgardo VIP

                                                  Caribbean52 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on 26 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Nonna Cucina Rústica is a great real Italian gastronomic experience . Highly recommended.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                6. Raymond

                                                  New York City6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Food very good. Service people nice but a little slow. A good choice!

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                7. James

                                                  Caribbean1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great service, Zuleyka was very attentive and helpful. Food is very good and comforting as always. Negronis hit the spot. Gracias mi gente.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                8. Risa VIP

                                                  Caribbean5 reviews

                                                  2.0

                                                  Dined on 18 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 1
                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                  Had really high hopes for the place and unfortunately it was subpar. The restaurant seemed short staffed which led to a really stretched out dinner during which we struggled to flag down a waiter for anything. Ordered a drink that never came, then 30 mins later the same waiter came back and asked if we’d like more drinks. That same undelivered drink was marked on our bill. The carpaccio was good, but the main courses were just okay—unfortunately not what we expected from a nice Italian place. We were then marked as a no-show which I had to dispute with OpenTable with our receipt.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                9. Radames

                                                  New York City2 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Good ambiance, good food! The wine selection was excellent! Desert selection was kind of poor! Definitely will try again.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                10. Ross VIP

                                                  Greater Boston10 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great food, great service. I highly recommend this delicious restaurant for authentic Italian dishes.

                                                  Is this helpful?

                                                FAQs

                                                Nonna Cucina Rustica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 998-6555.

                                                Nonna Cucina Rustica is rated 4.6 stars by 655 OpenTable diners.

                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                Make a booking

                                                2 people
                                                19:00
                                                Booked 16 times today
                                                Google Map for Nonna Cucina Rustica

                                                Calle San Jorge #103, San Juan, PR 00911

                                                Dining areas

                                                Additional information

                                                • Phone number
                                                  (787) 998-6555
                                                • Price
                                                  $30 and under
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Street Parking
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Martin Louzao
                                                Discover
                                                OpenTable
                                                • About Us
                                                • Blog
                                                • Careers
                                                • Press
                                                More
                                                Our sites
                                                Businesses
                                                • Delight more diners
                                                • Restaurant Blog
                                                Join us on
                                                • Privacy Policy
                                                • Terms of Use
                                                • Impressum
                                                • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                • Cookie Preferences
                                                Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
                                                OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                Booking Logo
                                                Priceline Logo
                                                KAYAK Logo
                                                Agoda Logo
                                                OpenTable Logo