Nonna
Parvis de la Cathédrale, Reims
Restaurant in Reims, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Nonna is worth booking when the priority is an easy, central Reims meal that fits around the rest of the day. Use it for casual lunch or a relaxed dinner, not as the main splurge reservation; for a more ambitious modern-cuisine experience, compare La Grande Georgette, Le Millénaire, or Racine instead.
About Nonna
Nonna is a Reims restaurant: it opens Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closes Sunday and Monday, and lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific claims about cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, chef, service style, or signature dishes are not available.
A low-friction Reims choice when the plan matters as much as the meal
The case for considering Nonna is its schedule. Lunch is listed from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, which can make it useful when a Reims itinerary needs a restaurant slot on those days. It is not a place to judge on chef reputation, awards, a published tasting-menu format, or a specific drinks program, as those details are not available.
That makes the decision simple: treat Nonna as a practical Reims option when its opening hours and smart casual dress code fit the day. Check the venue's own channels before booking if you need current menu details, accessibility information, dietary guidance, or any other operational specifics.
Where the decision gets clearer: schedule and dress code
Consider Nonna when the group prioritizes timing and a simple Reims plan over a highly documented destination meal. If you are comparing other dining options, La Grande Georgette, Le Millénaire, and Racine are other names to consider, but specific differences in price, cuisine, format, or accolades among them are not detailed here.
The practical advice is simple: use Nonna when its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours match your plans, and compare other restaurants when you want a different style of evening. For any decision based on menu, budget, or dietary needs, confirm directly with the restaurant before you go.
Quick reference: Reims restaurant; open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed Sunday and Monday; smart casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Parvis de la Cathèdrale, 11 Rue des Fuseliers, 51100 Reims, France
- Website
- nonnareims.fr
- Phone
- +33326028575
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nonna sits tucked on a narrow street in the cathedral quarter, trading the pageantry of Reims’s champagne-house hospitality for a quieter, more domestic intimacy. The restaurant feels like a local discovery: the prose of late-afternoon light on the Parvis de la Cathédrale and the emptied streets frame a charming, relaxed dining experience. Its Italian thread is deliberate and unflashy, prioritizing the ritual of shared plates over theatrical tasting sequences. The result is an intimate, neighbourhood-forward spot that reads as simultaneously modern and quietly tied to its historic surroundings.
Best For
Nonna is best encountered at dinner when the cathedral quarter settles and the city’s tourist rhythm softens. Its communal approach makes it a strong choice for small groups who want to share courses and linger over conversation; the layout and domestic spirit also suit casual evenings out for locals or visitors seeking something less formal than a tasting-menu temple. While the setting is quietly elegant, the emphasis on conviviality keeps the mood relaxed rather than solemn—ideal for unhurried meals that foreground company and good food.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s communal ethos by sharing plates and lingering between courses. Highlighted signatures—Trofie au Pesto, the Cacio e Pepe flambé en roue de fromage, and the Tiramisu revisité—are natural choices to order and pass around the table. Given the restaurant’s neighbourhood feel, plan for a relaxed pace rather than a hurried service; come prepared to savor dishes in sequence and let the shared-table ritual shape the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vegetation-themed atmosphere with mirror ceiling, velvet, marble, wood, concrete, and brass bar creating an elegant modern Italian trattoria feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Trofie au Pesto
- Cacio e Pepe flambé en roue de fromage
- Tiramisu revisité
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Parvis de la Cathèdrale, 11 Rue des Fuseliers, 51100 Reims, France
Planning details
Location
Parvis de la Cathèdrale, 11 Rue des Fuseliers, 51100 Reims, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Nonna is full
Try Le Crypto first if price sensitivity matters and the group still wants modern cuisine. For a more polished dinner, check La Grande Georgette; for a higher-spend occasion, look at Racine.
Restaurant context
How Nonna compares in Reims
Nonna is the lower-pressure pick in this Reims group because its appeal is ease rather than a clearly defined modern-cuisine or creative format. La Grande Georgette is the stronger choice if the group wants a more polished €€€ modern-cuisine meal, while Nonna is better when timing and a casual mood matter more than category credentials.
For a bigger occasion, Le Millénaire and Racine are the clearer splurge options at €€€€ with creative positioning. Those are better fits when dinner is the main event. Nonna is the more practical choice when the restaurant needs to support a Reims day rather than dominate it.
If value is the deciding factor, Le Crypto has the clearer €€ modern-cuisine signal, while Bistro des anges is worth checking when availability or a simpler meal matters. Nonna sits closest to the easy-booking, low-friction lane.
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Compare Nonna
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| La Grande Georgette | Reims | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bistro des anges | Reims | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Millénaire | Reims | €€€€ · Modern Cuisine, Creative | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Le Crypto | Reims | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Racine | Reims | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde Members2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #477 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Nonna?
Booking-window guidance for Nonna is not available. Since it opens Tuesday through Saturday and is closed Sunday and Monday, plan around those days and confirm availability directly with the restaurant. If you are comparing other options, Le Millénaire is another name to consider.
What should I wear to Nonna?
Nonna lists a smart casual dress code. Dress neatly, without assuming that formal evening wear is required. For another option to compare, La Grande Georgette is also worth checking.
Is Nonna good for a special occasion?
Nonna may work for a simple occasion if its Reims location, Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule, and smart casual dress code fit your plans. A description of it as a formal celebration restaurant is not available. If you are comparing other options, Le Millénaire or Racine may also be worth reviewing.
What are alternatives to Nonna?
Other dining names to compare include Le Millénaire, Racine, La Grande Georgette, Bistro des anges, and Le Crypto. Specific differences in cuisine, price, awards, or service format among them are not detailed here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nonna?
Nonna serves both lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch listed from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7–10 PM. The better choice depends on your schedule, as information showing that one service is stronger than the other is not available. The venue is closed Sunday and Monday.
