Nonnas on Netflix—which began streaming today—is a heartfelt tribute to grandmothers and all of their delicious home-cooking. And you’ll be even more moved by the story when you learn that this new Vince Vaughn movie, Nonnas, is based on the true story of a restaurant owner who wanted to honor his late mother and grandmother. Yes, Joe Scaravella and the Enoteca Maria restaurant are real. But if you want a seat at the table, you’ll need to make a reservation.
Directed by Stephen Chbosky, with a screenplay written by Liz Maccie, Nonnas stars Vaughn as an Italian American man, Joe, who is grieving the recent death of his mother. He impulsively decides to use his inheritance money to open an Italian restaurant. The twist? He hires Italian grandmothers, or nonnas, as chefs, in the hopes of recreating the comforting food of his childhood.
Nonnas is a heartfelt story about grief,
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