"The staff at Nona Mia may be the friendliest in Asheville, which is really saying something in this good-natured city. Regulars are greeted warmly, newcomers are welcomed like regulars, and the kitchen staff offers to carry out stacks of pizzas for hungry to-go customers."
Dueling Pizzas
Neapolitan or Sicilian...we've got them both
Nona Mia Ritrovo is the latest brainchild of chef Peter Affatato, who helped develop other well-known Asheville restaurants such as Savoy, and created the original 28806 Deli, Bakery & Caterers.
Nona Mia, meaning "my grandmother," takes its inspiration from the Italian-American cuisine developed by generations of immigrants, and practiced in the kitchens around and in which Peter grew up.
The Italian-American tradition in food weds the centuries-old genius of Old-World cuisine with New-World ingredients and modern panache, creating what Peter terms "Italian-American soul food." Unique, Sicilian-style pizza and artisan sandwiches share pride of place with classics like Fettucini Alfredo, Lasagne, Chicken Piccata, and Nona's Penne with Sunday Gravy. New specials are offered weekly.
We always use the freshest possible ingredients and prepare everything with care. This is simple, honest, homemade food, served without frills or fuss, but made with love and a dedication to craftsmanship.
Nona Mia Ritrovobrings the same skill and vision to its catering business as well. Whether planning a party for 15 or 1500, Nona Mia's catering trays are delicious, convenient, and budget-minded. When gathering with family, church, corporate or business friends, you'll enjoy the very finest dishes, prepared with love and care from the freshest ingredients.
So whether dining in or taking out, or enjoying a catered affair, we wish you Buon appetito!
A Love Affair With Asheville
We at Nona Mia Ritrovo are grateful for the support of all our customers, who have helped our business grow over the past three years. In return, we're proud to give back to our community through our support for local charities such as:
- Big Brothers & Sisters
- Eliada Home
- A Hope Center
- Caring For Children
- Children First
- Animal Compassion Network
- Brother Wolf
- Horse Sense
- Hope For Horses
- WNCAP
- Southern Appalachian Conservatory
- Jewish Community Center
- YMI Cultural Center
- Our Voice
- Drug Court
- Women's Recovery
- Manna Food Bank
- Buncombe County Early College
- YWCA
- Mission Children's Hospital
- Peace Corps
- American Red Cross
- Asheville Lyric Opera
- Loving Food Resources
- ABCCM
- Autism Society
- Open Heart (a day art center for disabled adults)
- Asheville Area Arts Council
- All Souls Counseling Service
- Local Emergency Services
- All city, county, charter, Christian, home, and private schools in the area