Nonna's Osteria - Wasilla

Small little Gem of a restaurant in the middle of Wasilla. My favorite Italian in the state. You cannot go wrong with the Pasta or the Pizza!

It was a great atmosphere and lovely food nonna came out to talk as well

The best pizza I've had in Wasilla. I've been looking for a great Neapolitan pizza since I moved to town, and it's one of the best I've had to date! We came in tonight right before closing for a to go order, they were so sweet and hospitable even though we were close to closing! It was our first time and the pizza chef was so quick to chat with us and make us feel welcome, and the rest of the staff were quick, kind, and on top of our order! I will be back anytime I'm craving pizza because their's was PHENOMENAL!!

I don 't dine at many Italian restaurants in Alaska simply because I 'm beyond picky when it comes to my Italian food. The few places I have tried, and love are always authentic with owners of Italian heritage. Nonna 's Osteria is definitely one of the Italian restaurants that I have very much enjoyed in Alaska. It is a small little restaurant located in a standalone building tucked away a few blocks off the Parks Highway. The interior is decorated with mementos from the owner 's family, and photos of Italy. It is a comfortable spot like going to dine at a family member 's house. The pizza oven is imported from Italy, and sits right in view of the dining area. You can order at the counter, or sit down and receive table service. An osteria in Italy is a very casual restaurant with a simple menu that can rotate daily based on availability. This restaurant embodies the comfortable atmosphere of a typical osteria. Nonna 's Osteria is a little over a year old, and I first came here in March to pick up some special St. Joseph 's Day pastries that I haven 't been able to get since moving up here. These Neapolitan pastries are called zeppole. They are similar to a custard filled doughnut just with a less dense dough, and definitely not as sweet as an America doughnut. I have forgone having this part of my culture since moving up here, and was happy to get a small taste of it. The zeppole were pretty good! The dough was a bit denser than the ones I have gotten from bakeries in Chicago, but it was their first time putting them on the menu, and there are variations to the recipe depending on the region of Italy. I was definitely satisfied with them enjoyed having them to celebrate St. Joseph 's Day. While there we also stayed for lunch, and ordered the cure sandwich. This sandwich had prosciutto cotto, spicy Calabrian schiacciata, provolone herbed olive oil on a sesame roll. In Italy sandwiches are very simple, and usually only consists of different meats cheeses. So the sandwiches at this Osteria are true to their roots. All the ingredients were very fresh which made the sandwich delicious. Just be aware of the fact that these sandwiches are not going to be served like an Italian sub you would normally be used to with veggies sauces. The sandwiches come with choice of chips or soup. I got the tomato basil soup, which was very flavorful. I also spoke to the owner on my first visit who was a very sweet person. We spoke about our shared heritage, and she proudly told me how they try to import as much of their ingredients from Italy as they can, and also support using local ingredients. As she said the quality of the ingredients is reflected in the food. She also very kindly gave my son a cookie on the house. I came back for another visit this time with my Italian mother in tow so we could try the Neapolitan pizza. We tried the Calabrian pizza the scarpariello. This is the only true Neapolitan pizza I have had in Alaska. The only critiques I have is that the crust is a bit thicker than it should be, but otherwise the taste texture are true to the style. The ingredients are fresh, which is what makes the pizza. There is not a ton of sauce or cheese on Neapolitan style pizzas, and they are all meant to be personal sized. My mother I both enjoyed the pizza, and we were definitely impressed with how authentic it was. If you are more into California or NY style pizza you are perhaps going to find this style of pizza lacking, but I think it is definitely worth a try. It is personally my favorite style of pizza besides tavern style thin crust. We also took some cannolis to go, which again we were impressed with. Excellent shells, and the filling was tasty--I just wish they had pistachios instead of chocolate chips. They have other pastries and cookies available. They are known for their cinnamon rolls, which I have not tried. They also serve a selection of beer wine. I think Nonna 's Osteria is an awesome and unique addition to Wasilla, and south central in general. If you are looking for some Italian comfort food you need to check them out! The lunch and dinner menus are simple, but the food has a lot of love put into it!

The bestest! Enjoy both lunch and dinner foods. Nonna is warm and inviting. Personable and friendly. Big enough, yet cozy.