Handmade Italian Food Catering That Feels Like Home

Nov 1

Nonna’s on Your Table

The smell always gives it away.
That slow-cooked tomato sauce bubbling in the pot. The garlic just starting to brown. The kind of scent that sneaks down the hall, wraps around your shoulders, and whispers, “Dinner’s ready.”

That’s the energy behind Nonna’s Italian Catering. The kind of Italian food catering Toronto has been missing: handmade, heart-heavy, and filled with love you can taste. It’s the comfort of Sunday suppers and the joy of passing plates around, just without the dishes waiting in your sink.

Because when Nonna cooks, she doesn’t measure. She loves. She laughs. She feeds everyone until there’s no room left on the table — or your plate. That’s the same spirit this Toronto-based catering team brings to every event, from office lunches to weddings that end with dancing in bare feet.

And if you think this is just another catering company? You haven’t seen Nonna roll pasta yet.

The Heart Behind the Sauce

Here’s the thing about Nonna’s: we go beyond just feeding people. We also like to gather them.

Food is how Italians say “I love you.” It’s how we celebrate, comfort, and show up for each other. When you bring Nonna’s Italian Catering to your event, you’re not just ordering food but inviting that energy in: the chatter, the laughter, the comfort of abundance.

There’s something timeless about it.
You can taste it in the creamy Alfredo, see it in the glossy burrata, and hear it in the sound of everyone going “mmm” at the same time.

That’s what authentic Italian food Toronto is really about: connection. It’s the taste of tradition shared with a new generation who wants things simple, easy, filling, and full of flavor.

We show up at every event. A backyard birthday, a corporate lunch that actually makes people smile, or a wedding that deserves pasta worth remembering, Nonna’s brings everyone to the table.

Because at the end of the day, that’s what good Italian catering does: it fills the room with warmth before anyone even takes a bite.

Our Signature Menu

Let’s be honest: nobody ever leaves an Italian gathering hungry.
At Nonna’s Italian Catering, everything is meant to be passed and unapologetically enjoyed. These dishes were made for laughter, second helpings, and that moment when someone says, “Okay, just one more bite.”

Each platter serves 8–10, perfect for the kind of gatherings that start with wine and end with stories. Prices are straightforward, the food travels beautifully, and every bite tastes like it was made that same morning (because it probably was).

Shareables & Sides

Start soft, or start bold; doesn’t matter. These are the dishes that get everyone leaning in and passing plates before the main course even hits the table.

BURRATA (V, GF) — $90

Soft, cool, and impossibly creamy, it almost sighs when your knife cuts through. The center gives: rich as cream, sweet as milk, with a faint tang that lingers. A drizzle of golden olive oil, maybe a touch of cracked pepper, and suddenly there’s silence. Burrata does that.

SPANAKOPITA (V) — $55

The sound hits first, that little crunch as the fork breaks through the golden phyllo. Inside: warm spinach, a whisper of herbs, a hint of butter that melts on contact. It’s flaky, fragrant, a little messy. The way good food should be.

PHYLLO FETA (V) — $50

Imagine a pastry that somehow manages to be crisp, airy, and custardy at once. The feta inside is soft, a little briny, balanced by honeyed notes from the crust. It’s the kind of thing you tear with your hands and finish before you realize you’re full.

SEASONAL GRILLED VEGETABLES (VG, GF) — $60

Zucchini, eggplant, peppers; all kissed by flame, edges charred just enough to smell smoky, not burnt. The olive oil pools in the ridges, catching the salt. You taste summer, no matter what month it is.

MOZZARELLA STICKS (V) — $55

Hot, stretchy, golden perfection. You pick one up, and it squeaks against your teeth. The crust crackles, the cheese pulls like silk. It’s nostalgia and joy in breadcrumb form. Gone too soon, every single time.

Salads

Fresh, bright, and meant to balance the richness that’s about to follow. Nonna doesn’t do “sad salads.” These are vibrant, full of crunch and flavor and alive on the plate.

VILLAGE SALAD (V, GF) — $60

Tomatoes so ripe they taste like sunshine. Cucumbers with that crisp snap. Feta crumbles that melt into everything. You can smell the oregano before it even lands on the table, the aroma of warm afternoons and long meals.

CHICKPEA SALAD (V, GF) — $60

Earthy chickpeas tossed with lemon and herbs that wake up your tongue. It’s hearty and bright at the same time, satisfying in a way you don’t expect from something cold. The olive oil lingers, rich and peppery.

GARDEN SALAD (VG, GF) — $52

Simple done right. The lettuce crunches, the vinaigrette hums with tang. There’s a balance between crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and the faint sweetness of carrots. It’s the quiet moment before the pasta storm.

GREEK SALAD (V, GF) — $58

Big chunks of cucumber and tomato, salty olives that burst, red onion sliced whisper-thin. Everything slicked with good olive oil. It’s a little salty, a little sweet, and completely irresistible.

Pasta Platters

This is where Nonna gets serious. The kitchen hums louder. Someone’s stirring sauce with one hand and tasting with the other. The air smells like butter and garlic and patience.

(Gluten-free pasta +$6.00 — Nonna won’t judge.)

BOLOGNESE — $60

Deep red sauce, slow-cooked for hours until it becomes silky. Every spoonful tastes like time: the sweetness of tomato, the whisper of red wine, the warmth of meat that’s melted into tenderness. It coats the pasta like velvet. People close their eyes for this one.

CASA NOLE (DF) — $65

A house favorite that feels both delicate and bold. There’s heat from chili, fragrance from herbs, and a silky texture that clings to every bite. You can’t quite describe it, you just keep going back for more.

PENNE OR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO — $45

Thick ribbons swimming in creamy, buttery sauce that doesn’t weigh you down. The garlic hums quietly underneath. Every forkful is smooth, luxurious, like a secret comfort only Nonna knows how to make.

LASAGNA — $70

The crown jewel. Layer after layer of pasta, béchamel, sauce, cheese, more sauce. It arrives bubbling at the edges, smelling like everything good about family gatherings. The first slice always collapses a little — that’s how you know it’s real.

ROSINA (V) — $55

Bright tomato sauce, tender vegetables, a hit of herbs that wake everything up. It’s simple, but not plain, the kind of pasta that feels both light and deeply satisfying.

PASTA AL FORNO (V) — $50

Oven-baked until the top crisps and the cheese forms that golden crust you have to fight over. Beneath it: soft noodles, molten sauce, and pure comfort.

MAMMA ROSA (V) — $45

A creamy rosé sauce that hugs every piece of pasta. There’s something addictive about it: buttery, tomato-y, and just rich enough to make you forget your to-do list.

Add-ons:

Proteins

The backbone of every proper feast. Juicy, golden, cooked to perfection. These dishes bring the aroma that pulls everyone into the kitchen before you’ve even called them to the table.

CHICKEN PARMESAN (HALAL) — $10

Crisp breading that gives way to tender chicken, bathed in tomato sauce and molten cheese. It smells like victory and feels like a hug.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST (HALAL, GF, DF, H, 6oz) — $10

Simple, perfectly seasoned, and golden where it touched the pan. Every slice glistens. The kind of dish that doesn’t need attention — it just wins people over.

ROASTED DEMI GLAZE CHICKEN BREAST (HALAL) — $10

A little richer, a little deeper. The sauce is glossy and savory, catching the light. It leaves that buttery note that lingers just long enough to remind you to go back for seconds.

MEATBALLS (2pcs, DF) — $8

Soft, juicy, and full of flavor. There’s nothing fancy about them, just old-school comfort and a whisper of garlic. They soak up sauce like they were made for it. (They were.)

ITALIAN SAUSAGE (DF) — $8

Spicy or mild, both hit hard. The snap of the casing, the smell of fennel, the slow heat that builds and fades, it’s impossible to eat quietly.

Dessert

Nonna says the meal isn’t done until something sweet hits the table, and she’s always right.

OLD FASHIONED TRIPLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE — $8

Dark, soft, unapologetic. The frosting is thick enough to leave marks on your fork. Each bite is dense, indulgent, and just this side of sinful.

BAKLAVA — $360

Paper-thin layers that flake at the lightest touch, dripping with honey and nuts that crunch between your teeth. It’s sticky, warm, and ends the night on a quiet, satisfied note.

This is Italian catering the way it’s meant to be: abundant, colorful, and completely guilt-free (because Nonna said so). Every dish was designed to fill bellies and hearts, without anyone needing to Google how to pronounce it.

When you serve authentic Italian food Toronto guests actually remember, you give them something real; that feeling of belonging. And that? That’s Nonna’s specialty.

Made by Hand, Shared by Heart

There’s pasta, and then there’s pasta made by someone who’s been doing it for fifty years; no measuring, just instinct.

That’s what sets Nonna’s Italian Catering apart. The dough is rolled, cut, and shaped by hand, right here in Toronto. You can see the little imperfections, proof that real hands made it, not machines. And you can taste it: the chew, the silkiness, the way it catches just enough sauce.

This handmade tradition is what keeps Nonna’s rooted in authenticity. It’s a quiet rebellion against shortcuts, against “just heat and serve” catering. Because Italian food, the real kind, takes patience. It takes time. It takes love.

You can read all about the art and history behind pasta here, but the truth is, you don’t need an essay to understand it. One bite of Nonna’s lasagna and you’ll know exactly why handmade matters.

Events That Taste Like Family

So, what do you need Nonna for? Pretty much everything that involves people, food, and joy.

Whether you’re throwing:

A wedding that deserves plates of comfort and a menu people actually remember.
A corporate event that doesn’t feel like another “boxed lunch” day at the office.
A birthday dinner where the wine flows as freely as the laughter, or
A holiday party where you want everyone eating until they need a nap —

Nonna’s Italian Catering handles it all with ease. Our Italian food catering Toronto menu is flexible, crowd-pleasing, and surprisingly easy to plan.

You pick your favorites, tell them when and where, and they do the rest. No overthinking. No overcomplicating. Just great food that brings people together.

Pasta at Your Doorstep: Delivery for the Busy (and Hungry)

Sometimes you don’t need an event, you just need great food, fast.

If you’re running a meeting, planning a last-minute family dinner, or just want to surprise your team with something better than sandwiches, Nonna’s Italian Catering offers easy delivery right across Toronto.

Hot trays arrive ready to serve, portioned perfectly for groups. It’s professional enough for a boardroom, but cozy enough for a family night in.

You can order directly through Nonna’s catering page — just a few clicks, and dinner’s handled.

How to Get Nonna on Your Guest List

Booking is as simple as twirling spaghetti.

Visit nonnasitalian.ca/catering
You’ll find all the menus, portions, and pricing right there.
Pick your dishes
Think: one pasta, one salad, one shareable, or go wild.
Set your date and location
Nonna’s handles everything with the warmth and efficiency of, well, a Nonna.
Eat. Laugh. Repeat.
That’s it. You’ve officially hosted an event that feels like a family dinner, without touching a stove.

Celebrate the Italian Way, With Sauce and Seconds

Every culture has its way of celebrating. Italians just happen to do it with more garlic and louder laughter.

When you bring Nonna’s to your table, you’re not only feeding people but giving them a little story. A memory. A reason to linger. We serve the kind of meal that ends in hugs and leftovers wrapped in foil “for later.”

This is what authentic Italian food Toronto is supposed to feel like: warm, simple, generous, a little messy, and completely unforgettable.

So go ahead. Make Nonna proud. Pass the pasta.

Explore the full menu and Call us Today.

Emily Bloom