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A relaxing place in the heart of the city!
Nonna Lina is a charming, authentic Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Cape Town, with a rich Sardinian heritage that adds a unique touch to its culinary offerings. Established in the Gardens area, right next to the Labia Theatre and opposite the University of Cape Town, Nonna Lina offers a delightful journey into the world of Italian culture and cuisine.

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At Nonna Lina, we hold your opinions in the highest regard. Your suggestions and requests are integral to elevating your experience with us. Whether you’ve recently dined at our restaurant, enjoyed our services, or wish to share your valuable feedback, please know that we are here to lend a receptive ear.

Tanita VermeulenTanita Vermeulen
12:41 04 Dec 24
DisappointingThe food is overpriced and not that goodThe drinks are inconsistent and over pricedThe staff seem bewildered at best and uninterested in what’s happening
Emma GisondiEmma Gisondi
07:05 03 Dec 24
Taryn WilliamsTaryn Williams
18:59 28 Nov 24
Rick HouwelingRick Houweling
17:39 28 Nov 24
Delicious food!Don't wear a sweater :)Acoustics are bad
Emile MeyerEmile Meyer
11:42 28 Nov 24
Excellent food, great atmosphere and service with a smile
Danii Van VuurenDanii Van Vuuren
11:14 24 Nov 24
What a gem of an Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Gardens. Beautiful staff who bring that extra inviting feeling and as they converse in Italian you can feel right at home and welcomed to be there. So glad we stumbled upon Nonna Lina just before our film at the Labia! A great menu and good wine selection. Thanks for bringing Italy to us albeit for an hour or two!
Alex SalaAlex Sala
05:06 16 Nov 24
Like in Italy...
Ruth BosworthRuth Bosworth
16:27 12 Nov 24
Excellent service and delicious food. The best carbonara in Cape Town.
H.-Werner KleinH.-Werner Klein
06:40 10 Nov 24
Kerry WhiteKerry White
07:04 05 Nov 24
Had a wonderful Italian Feast for my 60th birthday with 12 friends at Nonna Lina on Sunday. Excellent service and delicious food. Thank you for a special afternoon.
Cuan WrightCuan Wright
20:25 04 Nov 24
David PowerDavid Power
05:10 04 Nov 24
There was a large celebration party who were very loud which made conversation difficult . Could a large party be accommodated in the side yard which has few other tables ?
Nicole DenskatNicole Denskat
19:44 27 Oct 24
Best pizza in 4 weeks South Africa 😋
Bruce CameronBruce Cameron
13:57 27 Oct 24
Went to Cousins a week ago. The food and service was not acceptable. Nonna Lina outscored them on all calls
Bruce CameronBruce Cameron
13:57 27 Oct 24
Went to Cousins a week ago. The food and service was not acceptable. Nonna Lina outscored them on all calls
Judith BishopJudith Bishop
07:04 13 Oct 24
Best home from home Italian Restaurant there is.
Jason VermaakJason Vermaak
19:24 12 Oct 24
Great meal and awesome service by Lwazi.
Mike VermaakMike Vermaak
18:59 12 Oct 24
Pear salad was just amazingThe pasta dishes highly recommendedOne of the best restaurants
Mike KawitzkyMike Kawitzky
10:22 11 Oct 24
Best pizza in town!
Garry SheardGarry Sheard
06:33 06 Oct 24
There is nothing nicer than a movie at the Labia and dinner at Nonna. It’s like our favourite kitchen. Always greeted warmly with a bruschetta to keep the wolves away. Food is consistently good and portions are generous. Grazie!
Roger FinchRoger Finch
17:30 03 Oct 24
Ted BleaneyTed Bleaney
19:27 30 Sep 24
Marc BurmanMarc Burman
18:21 25 Sep 24
We had a fantastic meal, with really great service. Excellent pasta and pizza. We'll be back.
Edward WethliEdward Wethli
20:19 24 Sep 24
Theresa LorenzoTheresa Lorenzo
22:35 21 Sep 24
Another yummy meal and superb service.! We were early so restaurant was quiet
Konrad van StadenKonrad van Staden
18:41 21 Sep 24
Always a pleasure to visit NL every time we are in Mother City…. a destination for anyone visiting CT…unique and beautiful Italian food. Recommend to all please
aaron anthonyaaron anthony
12:43 21 Sep 24
Caren FalconerCaren Falconer
05:18 20 Sep 24
Sandra CSandra C
20:38 14 Sep 24
gabzyggabzyg
04:43 14 Sep 24
My friend and I had such a lovely time dining at Nonna Lina this week. The food was outstanding! I also loved that the waiter came by to offer extra Parmesan for your pasta - it was delicious. Really looking forward to eating there again when I’m back in Cape Town.
Matt CooperMatt Cooper
09:53 05 Sep 24
do not go here I got food poisoning from undercooked lasagne which left me ill for two weeks. We made the mistake of going twice as it was near to where we were staying however both times it was rubbish and topped off by the food poisoning. Confirm with doctors the source was indeed the food I had. Stay away.
Joy-Mari BuysJoy-Mari Buys
04:17 02 Sep 24
Lovely italian restaurant. We were welcomed at the door and the food was outstanding. Our waiter wasn't very attentive, but overall a good experience.
Alison TaylorAlison Taylor
14:04 27 Aug 24
Lovely, cozy, busy place which is definitely worth visiting. The pasta is to die for and the pizza is not too bad either with a good amount of filling. Staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. We will go back.
Jan SmutsJan Smuts
04:20 27 Aug 24
ZUBEIDA KHATOOM DESAIZUBEIDA KHATOOM DESAI
20:50 25 Aug 24
Gaby SuttonGaby Sutton
12:06 25 Aug 24
Most delicious gluten free pizza and pasta we have EVER had! And we have tried many! The arrabiata sauce is beyond! Yum! Treat yourself
Dolores PelzeDolores Pelze
10:18 24 Aug 24
The best ravioli I ate in my life!!!
Reinard KrugerReinard Kruger
05:10 19 Aug 24
Heidi GeislerHeidi Geisler
18:54 15 Aug 24
Our go-to for delicious food, friendly (always) service and always nice and cosy!
Patrick RobinsonPatrick Robinson
13:12 15 Aug 24
What a beautiful place!!Great food,friendly service.!!!
Sonja VorsterSonja Vorster
07:49 15 Aug 24
We celebrated my daughters birthday at Nonna and was wonderful. She's been telling us about the great the pizzas were and now we experienced first hand. I am on a very strick diet for my health and they even tried to accommodate me. You will never know how much a appreciate it. The food was excellent, lovely ambiance and great service from Joseph our waiter. Even though they were very busy never felt not looked after.
Richard HiggsRichard Higgs
07:53 12 Aug 24
Delicious meal (as always). I normally indulge in the carbonara as this is the only place I know of in Cape Town where you can get the authentic thing, but this time I was craving vitello limone and I did not regret it - it was perfect: the meat tender and flavourful, the sauce on point, the accompanying zucchini cooked just right. My dining companion declared her calamari salad stupendous.Service is always friendly and charming, but could have been a little faster in delivering the dessert. Cream on the merenguita was slightly over-whipped, but otherwise it was excellent.Excellent value for money for the quality of food you get, which is always top notch: ingredients and preparation.The wine list has sufficient variety to suit any palate or mood.The atmosphere is refreshingly unpretentious and welcoming. A little noisy inside for my taste, but most wouldn't notice.
Joanne Rainier-PopeJoanne Rainier-Pope
14:50 07 Aug 24
A quiet Tuesday evening. Food and service were brilliant as usual
Samuel ChristovSamuel Christov
18:15 04 Aug 24
We sat down 30 min before our movie was about to start. The manager somehow noticed this and informed us of the speedy service. After like 10min the pizza was ready and delicious. I take my hat off to this place.
A LA L
18:17 03 Aug 24
Pasta gluten free with a lot of flavor. A wide variety of sauces ❤️❤️❤️ the beat italian good, typical one.
Yvette WilsenachYvette Wilsenach
13:33 01 Aug 24
Sharon RossouwSharon Rossouw
20:22 27 Jul 24
Fabulous family restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. Thank you for your consistent excellence over theMore than 10 years we’ve been visiting you.
Righardt KrugelRighardt Krugel
07:39 22 Jul 24
Jani VisagieJani Visagie
13:04 20 Jul 24
Anne OffringaAnne Offringa
11:59 16 Jul 24
Very good pizza and excellent service, all the tables are a bit close to each other but nice atmosphere!
gary meyersgary meyers
08:16 10 Jul 24
Best lasagne I have ever had , ever .....
Anri Van Der MerweAnri Van Der Merwe
03:42 10 Jul 24
Sean DingleySean Dingley
20:03 30 Jun 24
Always a pleasure visiting such a good restaurant. Fan favorite.
Janet KilianJanet Kilian
15:30 27 Jun 24
Andy ForbesAndy Forbes
12:38 26 Jun 24
Friendly service and delicious pizzas!!!
Ben SavidesBen Savides
12:05 26 Jun 24
Genuinely one of my favourite places to eat! Excellent pizza and friendly staff with great atmosphere!
Bronwynne BesterBronwynne Bester
11:33 24 Jun 24
We had a delightful family lunch, food was spectacular, thank you.
Ankit ShahAnkit Shah
13:34 22 Jun 24
Great place for some lovely Italian food in cape town. Staff was very helpful.
Andries Du ToitAndries Du Toit
20:35 20 Jun 24
This is the genuine article - an Italian restaurant with simple but delicious food, prepared with care and served with warmth. I'll be back!
Jose FariaJose Faria
10:51 19 Jun 24
The food is always good but the waitor Lorenzo has a bit of an attitude everytime I'm there. The last time he insisted on taking our leftover pizza, which was more than half, to the kitchen as he told us we couldn't leave the pizza on the table next to us as people were coming. Not a single person arrived at the restaurant after and after we shared another bottle of wine we all left without being reminded of our takeaway box. I did not appreciate this and won't be rushing back anytime soon.
Rory GRory G
15:07 18 Jun 24
GioGio
18:11 17 Jun 24
Simply a delightful place to be, and enjoyable good food and excellent service. Well managed and the total experience is one you want to return to over and over again. You quickly feel a part of the Nonna Lina family.Bravo!!
Jacques EigelaarJacques Eigelaar
15:03 09 Jun 24
Fantastic service, great atmosphere and superb authentic Italian food.
Richard Denys PitcherRichard Denys Pitcher
18:53 02 Jun 24
Melissa SutherlandMelissa Sutherland
18:20 01 Jun 24
Must be the best pizza and service in Cape Town. Perfetto!
Willard MunyaradziWillard Munyaradzi
00:41 01 Jun 24
Rustum KozainRustum Kozain
14:15 27 May 24
Have been craving pizza from Nonna Lina after having been in the cultural desert of the US for too long, where all pizza, even thin base, and even at places claiming to be authentic Neapolitan eateries with real Italians (as opposed to Italian-American) working the oven, comes out just troppo panato... too bready!So had some take-away pizza - Margherita, Siciliana (grilled aubergine), and, of course, the Napoletana (anchovies!). Fortunately, we went at about 15.00 and the restaurant was quiet, so we got immediate and efficient service, and hot pizzas.The pizzas were as delicious as ever - proper thin, slightly chewy base, with a crispy, crackling crust. If you're in the area - or even if not - go to Nonna Lina for the best pizza in Cape Town. And beyond.
Andrea FedderAndrea Fedder
10:49 27 May 24
A quaint little favourite for a meal you know you'll love! Best choice for a pre Labia movie dinner date night!
Yewon ChoiYewon Choi
07:47 23 May 24
gum_pyxl (GummiBarYT)gum_pyxl (GummiBarYT)
16:57 20 May 24
Tasty pizza, delicious rump steak, 9/10. Would highly recommend.
Matthew HartMatthew Hart
04:21 12 May 24
Great pizza!great pasta! Great service!Little loud inside to have a nice chat but I guess it has an authentic Italian feel to it which is great!Love it
Guy SmithGuy Smith
16:11 07 May 24
Little gem in the city! Sardinia, Italy has been my all time favourite travel destination, enjoyed the reminder of the food on menus I've seen there.
Alistair NoyceAlistair Noyce
19:20 06 May 24
Wonderful diner - the food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful.
Victoire de BoussacVictoire de Boussac
12:38 03 May 24
Petra BurgerPetra Burger
19:04 02 May 24
Great girls night out - will visit again! Thank you
Debbie KroonDebbie Kroon
10:15 26 Apr 24
As always, delicious and delightful!
Frans ElsFrans Els
16:17 21 Apr 24
Tony LeonTony Leon
07:02 18 Apr 24
Natalie StraussNatalie Strauss
15:43 08 Apr 24
Henning SchumacherHenning Schumacher
18:11 07 Apr 24
Quite nice. Good food and wine.
Shireen NorrisShireen Norris
10:47 07 Apr 24
A homely atmosphere, Food was Great.
Susan McCreadySusan McCready
06:57 03 Apr 24
Consistently wonderful service and excellent food Thanks!
Stephen JacobsStephen Jacobs
20:53 02 Apr 24
Vegan food was delicious
Barbara GeerBarbara Geer
13:31 31 Mar 24
A wonderful place and food excellent
Katalin KardosKatalin Kardos
19:10 22 Mar 24
Nicole von BrattNicole von Bratt
18:25 22 Mar 24
Ashin DayaAshin Daya
11:15 21 Mar 24
Food and service were excellent, 5 stars.Unfortunately there is a bad rodent infestation outside. While we were having dinner, we counted at least 10 small and large rats running around the tables.Will not be going back as this a food safety risk.
Jacqui BennieJacqui Bennie
19:47 14 Mar 24
We always have a very pleasant dining experience at this restaurant and look forward to our next visit
Linzi SpenceLinzi Spence
19:32 14 Mar 24
Had a lovely evening food was so fresh and tasty .the waiter was super attentive
IhorIhor
10:21 04 Mar 24
Nice family-style pizzeria.My food was delicious, and I had perfect service.
LindaLinda
08:45 29 Feb 24
Very tasty pizza 🍕 and the salad was great!!!
DavidDavid
20:54 21 Feb 24
Always great. Giorgio runs a tight ship. Food is always great and service spot on. It's become our Monday night tradition. Best pizza crust outside of Italy. Zucchini/brocoli ricotta pasta is the best.
Hannah SchleicherHannah Schleicher
19:04 15 Feb 24
Brandon HolmesBrandon Holmes
19:00 15 Feb 24
Was pretty disappointed with this place. The food kind of resembles Magica Roma in Pinelands, but double the price and half as good. Had the bresaola, hoping it would be similar to carpaccio, based off the garnishes, but it tasted like an overpriced hybrid between jerky and Parma ham, with no moisture. Ordered a Margherita with salami and ricotta, which was very bland (salami cooked into the pizza is also my preference), similar style to col cacchio, but seemingly little to no seasoning and not as crisp cheese. Lasagne, the pasta was good, bechamel was very bland and the bolognaise was stodgy, reminded me of woolworths but thicker. With 2 drinks came to R670, but doesn't come close to competing with more reasonably priced establishments like Magica Roma, Bacinis, Ferdinandos, etc.Also booked a table and was told they couldn't find our booking and we were given no seating options other than by the street. It also became quite clear that we were expected to be quick, despite the restaurant still being below half capacity in the area we had asked for by the time we'd left.The venue, on the inside, is what you'd expect from this type of Italian place, homely with no thrills. Outside by the road isn't great, right next to traffic and loiterers.Expected a better Valentine's dinner, but at least don't have to wonder about this place anymore.
Ashleigh IngramAshleigh Ingram
07:12 15 Feb 24
Excellent meal, highly recommend the artichoke salad for the table. Always fresh, authentic Italian dishes. The fish is also superb. A favourite spot for dinner after visiting the Labia Theatre.
Dehlia DalrympleDehlia Dalrymple
07:58 14 Feb 24
Best Italian food. Whether you have a pizza, pasta or delicious salad
Viqui StevensonViqui Stevenson
17:44 12 Feb 24
Always such a treat!! Delicious food and wine
Brandon ReidBrandon Reid
01:43 12 Feb 24
I am disappointed.. Since when, when ordering a pizza with toppings other than a Margerita there is no cheese. Nonna Lina, I have ordered so many Margaritas from you which are so amazing that I decided to go for difference. Your Margaritas are great, thin crispy woodfired oven baked base, casera tomato base and the best quality of mozarella. Totally awesome. Until I decided to go for toppings... What happened the mozarella cheese? Because now I ordered feta with pancetta you decide to just leave out the mozarella? Is that even a thing? Would be nice to let us know first.
Abbey MacFarlaneAbbey MacFarlane
20:07 10 Feb 24
Isabella VenterIsabella Venter
05:48 04 Feb 24
I can just again say - we regularly visit Nonna Lina! And we love both the food as well as the atmosphere and friendly service!
Maurice MeyerMaurice Meyer
17:44 31 Jan 24
The food at Nonna Lina is excellent.It's difficult to say more. We've eaten there a few times and have always been extremely satisfied.
Louis HavengaLouis Havenga
08:41 27 Jan 24
Dale CalderDale Calder
07:23 21 Jan 24
I so enjoy Nonna Lina, we were two people & ordered four dishes which we asked to come one at a time and shared. It was all delicious & we had a lovely evening. Our favourite dish was the Gnocchi Nonna Lina, simple homemade deliciousness - add some of the extra olive oil and towards the end a little chilli, it’s heaven. The Vitello al Mirto with the zucchini gratinate is also a wonderful dish.
piers smartpiers smart
14:12 20 Jan 24
Good food and really friendly people:-)
Martha EsterhuyseMartha Esterhuyse
14:56 14 Jan 24
Authentic Sardinian, loved it! Will be back.
Brian MisnunerBrian Misnuner
22:15 11 Jan 24
Food was super, we had a large table and everything was very good. Service was also great,
Dieter RehrlDieter Rehrl
06:40 08 Jan 24
The best Italian I know in Cape Town. Friendly and good service. Excellent food.
Eleni SaureEleni Saure
05:25 03 Jan 24
Margot SimondsMargot Simonds
06:44 02 Jan 24
Beautiful view sitting outside, attentive service, good food!
Kai EastonKai Easton
17:44 01 Jan 24
Nonna Lina is my favourite restaurant and I dine there regularly on every extended visit back to Cape Town. Exceptional food and service, the menu is constantly tempting (so many favourite dishes), and the staff are welcoming, friendly and professional.
a la l
19:15 29 Dec 23
I don't want to be mean, as we only came by to order take-aways, and everything seemed wonderfully promising. Atmosphere neat, impressive pizza oven, and the waiter was just extremely nice. Thank you.But the pizza. Really. I was stunned. Considering atmosphere and price you would expect a good pizza. But it was one of the worst I've had in a while. Taste is subjective and pizza comes in many different variations, but this one was just not great at all. If you love pizza, don't go here for pizza. It's a lost dinner.Just look at what's on the pizza for "parmesan shavings". More akin to a slice of Gouda or something. The halved cherry tomatoes where just raw and without taste. There was nothing pleasant about the whole creation.Just not for us. Maybe you like your pizza that way. No worries. We enjoy Pizza Connection, and if in town, as sad as it is, NY Slice makes a more enjoyable pie as Lina.Service was extremely nice. The other dishes surely are wonderful. Still can't believe we paid almost R400 for two pizzas of this quality.
George SirmaleniosGeorge Sirmalenios
14:03 26 Dec 23
Wanting an amazing local Italian restaurant? Missing pizza made with tipio 00? The pasta and pizzas here take me back to Tuscany.The food is outstanding! I have had the bolognese and mexicana pizza, it's beyond delicious. Don't forget the Tiramisu.
Vanessa CowlingVanessa Cowling
11:25 22 Dec 23
Fantastic Food and service as always.
Veronika FreyVeronika Frey
09:27 19 Dec 23
We reserved via Google Maps Platform and as always requested our usual court yard table and were greeted friendly and welcomed by Georgio and all the staff who knows us.The food is excellent as well as the service. We have come to really appreciate the Restaurant and will keep coming back.If I had to add a comment I would ask for candles, and a fully laid out tables with glasses and candles in the yard.Thank You.
C StanderC Stander
16:04 18 Dec 23
They jad some of the best pizza's and pastas in Cape Town. Would 100% recommend!!!
Christopher RainChristopher Rain
18:45 15 Dec 23
I’ve loved Nonna Lina for years and it consistently delivers an amazing experience. Food, service and atmosphere!
Stephan BeckerStephan Becker
04:41 15 Dec 23
Ute BuerkleUte Buerkle
10:18 13 Dec 23
Nonna Lina is our new Italian favorite - it might get boring if I praise them again every week, but this past Monday, the pasta sauces were exceptionally tasty and the artichoke salad as scrumptious as ever! The staff, the food, the music - we just love it!
teaca bronkhorstteaca bronkhorst
19:43 12 Dec 23
Tomas LindénTomas Lindén
19:30 12 Dec 23
Renate WyssRenate Wyss
19:07 08 Dec 23
Gaudenz LüchingerGaudenz Lüchinger
19:12 07 Dec 23
Italian style with charm
Issouf SoulamaIssouf Soulama
20:15 17 Nov 23
Nugent AthertonNugent Atherton
18:25 05 Nov 23
Lovely experience
lee-Anne Mlee-Anne M
13:52 29 Oct 23
Nicola MunningsNicola Munnings
13:45 21 Oct 23
A wonderful Italian restaurant. You won't be disappointed. We will be back. Thank you
Amber WiedekingAmber Wiedeking
11:45 12 Oct 23
Best pizza in Cape Town with super helpful, friendly service every time🖤🖤🖤
Mugisha HakizimanaMugisha Hakizimana
06:14 29 Sep 23
Came here to work in the afternoon, was nice and quiet. They have a lovely outside section in the back that is shaded that was great for the warm weather. The pasta was delicious and the aperol sprits was great.
Grant OliverGrant Oliver
10:00 16 Aug 23
A special place indeed. It was entirely an authentic Italian experience and the food was absolutely amazing! We had felt transported to Italy with the smells and the host was so welcoming and politely greeted us Buona Sera at arrival! I already knew i was gonna have a good time. Ordered the calamari starter, soft and flavourful! We ordered the Carbonara and Pasta con pisellii e prosciutto and wow amazing! We grabbed the nonna lina + ravioli to go and again, top value and authentic! The bruschetta as a welcome was a class touch! Highly recommend and cant wait to go back!
Chantal NaidooChantal Naidoo
08:15 27 Jun 23
The food was delicious. We tried 2 vegetarian pizzas. They were delicious. The amount of veggies and cheese were perfect.Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!
James FischerJames Fischer
18:12 23 Jun 23
Very good food. Renewed my brothers belief in pizza. I was not as happy as I selected the wrong one. The pasta were both amazing 😻
Mark StillermanMark Stillerman
20:20 11 Mar 23
A really amazing Italian restaurant. You can see that it has been here for a long time. It looks like they have a lot of long time regular customers. The food is excellent. The service was good, the waiter tired very hard and was very friendly. I would definitely go back there and I recommend this place
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