Nona is my go-to place in the city for proper Italian food. Nona uses only organic Belgian ingredients because it's just better that way! They work with organic, family-run farms to fill their kitchen with all the best and freshest produce the season had to offer. Ever tasted a fresh, sun-riped tomato against one that's been synthetically forced into a greenhouse? The difference is pretty unbelievable! That's why you'll only find seasonal ingredients from local farms on Nona's menu.
Nona's philosophy is to 'do good'. They want to serve good, proper, Italian food made with local ingredients and this way support local farmers. That's also how Nona got its name. Nona = No Name. Because their philosophy, their way of working and their suppliers are more important than their name.
At Nona Pizza, you can of course find many kinds of pizzas, based on the season they change the recipes. My personal favourites are the Fresh ricotta and Morta-bella. More in the mood for pasta? A little further down the street, you will walk right into Nona Pasta, the same philosophy and fresh ingredients, but here you can try pasta instead of pizza!
Rue Sainte-Catherine 17/19
Fresh Ricotta:
€
14.20
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