Nonnas' True Story & The Real Enoteca Maria Restaurant Explained

Nonnas is the latest feature from acclaimed director Stephen Chbosky, starring Vince Vaughn as an unlikely restaurant owner named Joe Scaravella who opens a restaurant in his late mother’s honor and employs real Italian grandmothers in the kitchens. It’s a very sweet and uplifting film that celebrates the culture of food and how it can unlock memories and allow us to come to terms with grief in a very unique way. Reviews of Nonnas have been overwhelmingly positive, with many critics praising the film’s heartfelt storytelling and charming sense of humor.