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Enoteca Maria, the restaurant in New York where grandmothers cook
By Gretel Morales - 2025-06-18T09:10:37Z
Enoteca Maria, located in Staten Island, New York, is not just any restaurant. Here you won't find Michelin-starred chefs or exotic dishes. Instead, the kitchen is in the hands of the true masters of culinary tradition: grandmothers from all over the world.
We tell you all about this restaurant, where the grandmothers cook their best dishes and keep their culinary legacy alive through inherited recipes. As if that weren't enough, it's the story behind the movie Nonnas on Netflix and they also received the Bib Gourmand recognition from the Michelin Guide.
You can also read: How to make Alfredo pasta?
The concept of this unique restaurant celebrates the true flavor and recipes passed down from family to family. And yes, here they are affectionately called "nonnas", in honor of the Italian grandmothers, but there are also grandmothers from different countries.
This project shows how the grandmothers of Enoteca Maria not only cook, but also share their stories, their memories, and their passion for food.
Nonnas has positioned Enoteca Maria as a reference point for those seeking a unique dining experience in New York, where food goes beyond taste: it connects generations and cultures.
See more: 10 classic Italian food recipes
There's no better way to know the flavors of the world than through the best cooks on the planet: the grandmothers! Also, don't miss the Netflix movie, as it is a story that moves and inspires.
Continue reading: How to make spaghetti bolognese
We tell you all about this restaurant, where the grandmothers cook their best dishes and keep their culinary legacy alive through inherited recipes. As if that weren't enough, it's the story behind the movie Nonnas on Netflix and they also received the Bib Gourmand recognition from the Michelin Guide.
You can also read: How to make Alfredo pasta?
Homemade cooking by grandmothers
The restaurant Enoteca Maria has become famous for its unique proposal: every night, a grandmother from different parts of the world puts on the apron to cook their best recipes. From an Italian nonna preparing fresh pasta, to a Syrian grandmother serving kibbeh or a Peruvian grandmother cooking ceviche, each dish is a tribute to their roots and ancestors.The concept of this unique restaurant celebrates the true flavor and recipes passed down from family to family. And yes, here they are affectionately called "nonnas", in honor of the Italian grandmothers, but there are also grandmothers from different countries.
The nonnas that inspired a Netflix movie
The story of this very special restaurant transcended New York and reached the screens of millions of people thanks to the movie Nonnas, available on Netflix.This project shows how the grandmothers of Enoteca Maria not only cook, but also share their stories, their memories, and their passion for food.
Nonnas has positioned Enoteca Maria as a reference point for those seeking a unique dining experience in New York, where food goes beyond taste: it connects generations and cultures.
See more: 10 classic Italian food recipes
Visit Enoteca Maria
If you are in New York or planning to travel to this iconic city, Enoteca Maria will become a must-stop. Not only will you eat deliciously, but you will also experience something unique: you will feel at home, no matter where you come from.Menu
The house menu is 100% Italian. Some of their dishes are:- Salad with feta cheese, strawberry, and red wine vinaigrette - $18 dollars
- Burrata - $27 dollars
- Nonna's lasagna - $30 dollars
- Chicken cacciatore - $32 dollars
- Gelato – $16 dollars
- Glass of prosecco - $14 dollars
- Glass of Bellini - $16 dollars
There's no better way to know the flavors of the world than through the best cooks on the planet: the grandmothers! Also, don't miss the Netflix movie, as it is a story that moves and inspires.
Continue reading: How to make spaghetti bolognese
