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🎉 COMPETITION TIME!! 🎉 Not only are we celeb

🎉 COMPETITION TIME!! 🎉 Not only are we celebrating #WorldPastaDay today with £6 pasta dishes, we're also giving away a meal for two at La Nonna @flatironsquare_ or @boxpark ... that's 2 x pasta mains, snacks and dessert! 🤩⁣
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For a chance to #WIN free pasta all you have to do is 1) LIKE this post, 2) TAG friends who can't get enough of pasta and 3) make sure to FOLLOW @Lanonnaldn

You can enter more than once, so get tagging! The lucky winner will be chosen at random at the end of next week and contacted via DM.

What a pasta pull @westlondonfoodies 😍👌 Tag

What a pasta pull @westlondonfoodies 😍👌

Tag us on your best pasta pull pics and we'll share our favourites!

Don't forget tomorrow ALL pasta dishes at La Nonna @flatironsquare_ or @boxpark are on offer for only £6 in celebration of #WorldPastaDay 😁

It's Friday and Dani's feeling fresh 😎 just lik

It's Friday and Dani's feeling fresh 😎 just like the ingredients that go into making our delicious Italian pasta dishes.⁣
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Ordering in via @deliveroo is the easy part - the real question is whether it's a Pork & Beef Ragu or a Creamy Mushroom kinda weekend? 🤔

To celebrate #WorldPastaDay, this weekend we're of

To celebrate #WorldPastaDay, this weekend we're offering ALL pasta dishes for only £6 on Sunday!!! 🤯 If you're a true pasta fanatic you'd be fusilli to miss it 😉🍝⁣
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📸: @haydonperrior

We heard on the grapevine that eating pasta on the

We heard on the grapevine that eating pasta on the reg (in moderation) is actually associated with a higher intake of nutrients and contributes to a well-rounded diet.⁣
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Lucky we also have our plant-based options, which are both delicious and also packed full of goodness.

Do you guys know the Roman pasta equation? Have a

Do you guys know the Roman pasta equation? Have a look at the picture above to find out.⁣
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SIMPLE.

Our Nutella mini doughnuts make the perfect sweet

Our Nutella mini doughnuts make the perfect sweet treat after a bowl of Italian pasta. Firm and slightly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside and bursting with that all important chocolatey goodness.⁣
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Perfect to devour as a household or save all for yourself. If you know someone who is a DOUGHNUT lover, tag them in the comments with "🍩".

Did you know the texture of pasta is ever so impor

Did you know the texture of pasta is ever so important? At La Nonna we serve our pasta al dente. Your pasta will be the perfect amount of firm, slightly chewy and every inch of it will be coated in that glorious pasta sauce.⁣
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What do you think "al dente" means in Italian? Comment below ⬇️

On Sunday 25th October from 11am to 1pm, Box Park

On Sunday 25th October from 11am to 1pm, Box Park Shoreditch is hosting a BLACK CARD BRUNCH in partnership with Hennessy. Expect tunes by The Menendez Brothers and delicious food from yours truly. Halloween-themed, so expect it to get spooky. 🎃 ☠️⁣
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For tickets, check out the @boxpark website.

As a child, Dani loved to snoop around the kitchen

As a child, Dani loved to snoop around the kitchen, on the hunt for tasty Italian goodies to munch on whilst chatting to his nonna. The home is where he began to pick up his appreciation for Italian tastes. Watching her prepare tasty Italian-home cooked dishes, in awe of her creations, and waiting to dig in.⁣
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We don't think you can beat the smells and tastes bursting out of an Italian kitchen. At La Nonna, we wish to give you a little snippet of the home of Dani's nonna, but, as always, adding our contemporary, fun spin for the modern London audience.

One of our our new vegan options on the menu is th

One of our our new vegan options on the menu is the CREAMY MUSHROOM. We have opted to use a plant-based cream, which lends itself to creating that GREAT creamy texture, but without using the real deal from milk.⁣
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Sweeten the deal by asking for an extra dollop of TRUFFLE CREAM for that added deliciously umami-rich flavour.

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Q: What is better than thick-cut, salty, crunchy c

Q: What is better than thick-cut, salty, crunchy chips?⁣
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A: Those same chips, but drizzled in a Cacio e Pepe sauce - e.g. a gooey, cheesy sauce developed out of a combo of Pecorino Romano D.O.P ＋ the sharp, peppery taste of black peppercorns.⁣
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If you add some cheese, it is always 100 times better. Comment 🧀 if we are right.

Our fermented chilli oil is another family recipe.

Our fermented chilli oil is another family recipe. But this time from Dani's father, who is from the Calabria region of South West Italy. We slice long red Dutch chillies lengthways, and combine in a jar filled with groundnut oil, garlic ＋ bay leaves. We leave it for a while until we get that beautifully bubbling flavour of the fermented chillies.⁣
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It really packs the heat when added to our slow cooked tomato sauce. OR feel free to drizzle on ALL of our pasta dishes for that added spicy kick. Send us a 🌶️ in the comments if you LOVE the spice.

At La Nonna we like to use the best Italian produc

At La Nonna we like to use the best Italian products to develop the fullest flavour in our pasta dishes. Like Guanciale - an Italian cured meat developed from the pig's cheek. The softer, fattier texture of the Guanciale adds that extra somethin' somethin' to our Carbonara. We wouldn't do it any other way.

Did you know it is really important to match your

Did you know it is really important to match your pasta shape to your sauce? The long and skinny pasta shapes are best served with light and creamy sauces, whereas a thicker, chunkier shape is best served with a heavier sauce.⁣
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We like to give you the option by offering up the choice between two shapes of pasta to accompany each sauce:⁣
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1. Spaghetti alla Chitarra is slightly thicker than your average-sized spaghetti, allowing us to develop that extra BITE when cooked al dente.⁣
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2. Rigatoni is ridged, chunky and in the shape of a slightly curved tube. Rigatoni comes from the Italian word "rigato", which literally means ridged. This shape of pasta is ideal for luscious thicker sauces as the sauce fits snuggly into the grooves with each bite. Have a look at ☝️.⁣
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What is your pasta shape of choice? 🍝👌

Here's another one of our newbies. These plant-bas

Here's another one of our newbies. These plant-based "meat balls" are slowly-cooked in our rich tomato sauce, and they really do taste mega hearty and juicy. Grab a "meat ball" with your fork and twirl around our Spaghetti alla Chitarra to get that FULL level of simple Italian flavours.⁣
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Finally, we add a little sprinkle of parsley to add that slight fragrant flavour to the pasta dish. We love the pop of GREEN against a deep RED tomato sauce.⁣
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Simple, but delicious. Are you in?

A minimalist old favourite hailing from Rome that

A minimalist old favourite hailing from Rome that is tricky to get right. To give this dish life, we vigorously toss a mix of Pecorino Romano D.O.P., black pepper and pasta water to develop the perfect balance of creaminess.⁣
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Twist the spaghetti around your fork and watch the sauce cling to the pasta. Thumbs up in comments if you LOVE Cacio e Pepe. 👍👍👍

Something we won't be changing up is our mouth-wat

Something we won't be changing up is our mouth-watering Roman-inspired pasta dishes. Rich with flavour, with that added al dente bite to the pasta to complete your Italian experience.

Remember that both our sites at @flatironsquare_ and @boxpark will now be closing at 10pm. Same with our home delivery via @deliveroo and @ubereats_uk. Table service only at both venues. Also, bring a face covering for when you are walking around the venue. 🍝🇮🇹🌞

Can an Italian be a true Italian without serving a

Can an Italian be a true Italian without serving a Tiramisu? This coffee-soaked sponge cake filled with sweet mascarpone cream is the perfect way to complete your experience at La Nonna. ⠀⁣
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Indulge a little (more) and add it to your order at @boxpark Shoreditch or @flatironsquare_. Share with friends or save it all for yourself.⁣
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It is also the penultimate week of the #EatInToHelpOut deal with @deliveroo. This week's discount code is 'EATIN4'. £5 off your order when you spend £20 or more.

Dani's Nonna's pride of place is in the kitchen. S

Dani's Nonna's pride of place is in the kitchen. She is always rustling up incredible Roman dishes from fresh market produce, along with the leftover bits and bobs found in her kitchen fridge and cupboards. She is resourceful, but also spontaneous with her cooking. Rarely looking in the Italian cookbooks, but always giving proper respect to the type of dish she is about to produce. ⠀⁣
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We also take this way with cooking. At La Nonna, you will find traditional Italian recipes but with our own added flair from years of cooking in kitchens across Europe. ⠀⁣
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Come on down and see for yourself.

Slowly does it. When it comes to mastering the Rag

Slowly does it. When it comes to mastering the Ragu, we are fully aware that it isn't a race against the clock. Low and slow is our mantra. 10 hours to be precise. The combination of the soft and succulent beef and pork added to a rich Italian tomato sauce, maximises the deep and mellow flavours. ⠀⁣
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To get the fullest expression of flavour we gradually add a couple splashes of milk throughout the cooking process and add a Bouquet Garni - a bundle of rosemary, thyme, bay leaves and marjoram. Can YOU taste the richness?⠀⁣
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Do you want to pick up a plate? Then you better head to @boxpark Shoreditch or @flatironsquare_ this evening. ⠀

Dani and his team are in the kitchen each day thin

Dani and his team are in the kitchen each day thinking about new ways to reinvent Italian classics for the London audience.

...and one of the outcomes of their testing is FOCACCIA!
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Dani's sourdough starter is well looked after, bubbling away to create that dramatic mildly-sour taste that really boosts the flavour profiles in natural baking. This is used to create Focaccia - billowy doughy softness rich in only the finest Italian extra virgin olive oil. Crisped up in the oven before serving. ⠀⁣
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Do you want to try a piece?⁣
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We have continued #EatOutToHelpOut so you can enjoy 20% off this week at BoxPark!

Chef-owner Dani grew up in the outskirts of Rome,

Chef-owner Dani grew up in the outskirts of Rome, where his Nonna taught him the tricks of the trade from a young age... ⠀⁣
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What fillings best suit ravioli? Should you add cream to a carbonara? What type of cheese best matches each sauce?

She is his inspiration in understanding the fundamentals of Roman cooking and Dani has put his contemporary spin on her lessons to bring to life Italian cooking at La Nonna.

The trusty Roman Carbonara. Oozing with creaminess

The trusty Roman Carbonara. Oozing with creaminess, but without the cream 🤫. Carefully whipping the egg yolk through the pasta, with a hint of pasta water, enables Dani to create that deliciously silky texture that we all know and love.

How do you take your Carbonara? Hands up in the comments for all those who want to share the love.

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Watch this ball of rice as it breaks apart and out

Watch this ball of rice as it breaks apart and out falls a glorious string of mozzarella. Suppli is a favourite snack on the streets of Rome, and a little different than the more well-known arancini from Sicily. Arancini is most commonly filled with a mix of ragu, rice and peas. But Suppli contains melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella and tomatoey rice. Made-from-scratch these deep fried rice balls make the perfect snack.⁣
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The locals in Rome call it Suppli al Telefono. Can you guess why by the video?

From a young age Dani tiptoed around the kitchen w

From a young age Dani tiptoed around the kitchen watching his nonna as she made fresh pasta daily in the outskirts of Rome. Through his training, he learnt to perfect his skills, but he always came back to his nonna to ask the all important question of the simplicities of Roman cooking. ⁣⁣
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Did you know? For the month of September, @deliveroo is giving you £5 off all orders Monday - Wednesday. #EATINTOHELPOUT.⁣
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Or get your fix in person at @boxpark Shoreditch and @flatironsquare_ Borough.⁣ Don't forget to book a space!

One mushroom. Two mushrooms. Three mushrooms. Four

One mushroom. Two mushrooms. Three mushrooms. Four? ⁣⁣⁣
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At La Nonna we combine FOUR mushrooms in our Creamy Mushroom fresh pasta dish to bring the immense depth of the umami meatiness of mushrooms to life. We mix – porcini, chanterelle, chestnut and oyster mushrooms – and top everything off with a sweet and earthy truffle paste.⁣⁣⁣
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It just happens to be Vegan too. How do we create that rich creamy flavour without the cream? Another one of our little secrets. ⁣⁣⁣
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At La Nonna in Box Park Shoreditch we have recently launched a trio of purely plant-based pasta dishes. Flowing through our Vegan-friendly pasta - made fresh from Durum Wheat Flour and Water - you can feast upon the Creamy Mushroom OR a slow-cooked deliciously rich tomato sauce, with the option to spice it up with some chillies, or add a selection of our own veggie versions of the Italian home favourite - Meat Balls!

All you South Londoners rejoice as La Nonna at Fla

All you South Londoners rejoice as La Nonna at Flat Iron Square is BACK on @deliveroo as of today.

Has it ever been easier to overcome those pasta cravings directly through your phone?

Open for business:

Wednesday to Friday: 4pm to 11pm
Saturday: 12pm to 11pm
Sunday: 12pm to 8pm

Which one you gonna pick?

Creamy Mushroom 💛
Roman Carbonara 💙
Beef and Pork Ragu 🤎

La Nonna represents Dani's journey from the outski

La Nonna represents Dani's journey from the outskirts of Rome to London. The techniques developed at La Nonna honour the recipes that have been handed down through generations, but with a contemporary London twist.

Dani's nonna is all about old school Italian home cooking and even at her old age, she still cooks pasta every week.

Thursday always has to be gnocchi day. For Sunday lunch, there is always a meaty and juicy lasagna sitting on the table. Whenever she gets a visitor, they know what to expect.

What do you think Friday is? Share your answers in the comments!

Simplicity is key when it comes to making the best

Simplicity is key when it comes to making the best homemade pasta sauces. Chopped cherry tomatoes, slowly, slowly cooked for that added impact of flavour. Topped off with some sweet fresh basil and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.

Share the love for a simple tomato sauce (done right) by commenting with a 🍅.

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