One of the best Italian restaurants in the Twin Cities is in this Lilydale subdivision. The owners regularly perform magic with homemade salumi (his guanciale is awesome), phenomenally authentic pastas, superb first courses such as beef carpaccio or calamari fritti, and one of the best osso bucos around. There's an extraordinary Italian wine list as well.
2019 July Restaurant Week Menu
Dinner — $35
Appetizer (Choose One):
- Tonnato di Maiale; Thinly sliced roasted pork loin, pink peppercorn crusted bigeye tuna, watercress, rosemary chive aioli, fried cappers; Gf, Df
- Romanesca; Baby red romaine, anchovy vinaigrette, english cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, pecorino; Gf
- Insalata Caprese; Local heirloom tomatoes, sweet basil, burrata cheese, capezzana olive oil, cyprus black lava salt, cracked green peppercorns; Gf, Vt
Entrée (Choose One):
- Lonza di Maiale; Garlic and thyme rubbed slow roasted bone-in pork loin, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled scallion, barrel aged apple cider vinegar; Gf
- Saltimbocca di Pollo; Pan fried prosciutto and cave aged fontina stuffed chicken breast, grilled asparagus, lemon caper, fregula, shaved parmigiano
- Risotto Milanese con Melanzana; Saffron risotto, smoked eggplant ragu, burrata cheese, fried shallots; Gf, Vt
Dessert (Choose One):
- Tiramisu alle Fragole; Strawberry infused mascarpone, lemon basil liqueur soaked ladyfingers, strawberry curd; Vt
- Lavender Panna Cotta; Saint germain thyme syrup, pistachio crisp; Gf, Vt
- Chocolate Hazelnut Torte; Vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce; Gf, Vt
From the Restaurant
I NONNI serves authentic Roman-inspired seasonal cuisine in a gracious setting of comfort and old-world charm. Our all-Italian wine list is truly one of the finest in the United States.
Promotion
Happy Hour Mon-Fri. 4:00-6:00.
