The story
Tucked away on Manhattan’s East Side, Nonna Dora’s is a cozy Italian spot run by a 90-year-old grandmother who makes fresh pasta to order. Creator Jack’s Dining Room called the orecchiette with rabbit ragu and the ricotta ravioli with pistachio pesto “incredible,” capturing the home-style confidence of the kitchen.
On a follow-up visit, the same creator praised “incredible homemade pasta with phenomenal sauces” and admitted there were “no negatives,” singling out the tagliatelle with mushrooms and truffle oil. With a 4.6-star rating and a lived-in atmosphere, Nonna Dora’s feels like a genuine neighborhood treasure.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Nonna Dora’s orecchiette with rabbit ragù earns unanimous praise for its tender, deeply savory comfort, while the overall vibe is warmly rustic and homey, making every plate feel like a family hug.
“This is Dora's famous orecchiette with rabbit ragu — she's been making this same recipe for over 80 years. The orecchiette creates a little crevice where the rabbit ragu can sit, and it's chewy in the best way possible.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Nonna Dora’s. Most active: Jack's Dining Room
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Trying this 90 year old Italian grandmas famous pasta in NYC PT.1📍Nona Dora’s #nyc #pasta #italy · @ 0:00
Nona Dora's is a cozy Italian spot run by a 90-year-old grandma who makes fresh pasta to order, and the orecchiette with rabbit ragu and ricotta ravioli with pistachio pesto are both incredible.
Dishes mentioned
Orecchiette con Ragu di Coniglio
This is Dora's famous orecchiette with rabbit ragu — she's been making this same recipe for over 80 years. The orecchiette creates a little crevice where the rabbit ragu can sit, and it's chewy in the best way possible.
Ravioli di Ricotta con Pesto di Pistacchio Siciliano
Next up we have a ricotta-filled ravioli with a Sicilian pistachio pesto. I saw them handmake this 3 minutes ago right behind me. This pesto is insane — I would just take a plate of the pesto alone.
