Yes, the Nonnas movie on Netflix is based on the true story of Jody “Joe” Scaravella and the real-life Enoteca Maria restaurant in New York City, an Italian restaurant that employs ...

Although “Nonnas” is not an explicitly religious movie, the film’s motif of meals as a conduit for community is certainly ...

The four nonnas featured in the film are portrayed by Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Talia Shire and Susan Sarandon. The Italian grandmothers rediscover themselves through cooking at Enoteca Maria.

Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, and Lorraine Bracco run the kitchen in 'Nonnas,' a Netflix film inspired by a real restaurant. ... How grandmothers became chefs at Enoteca Maria. Stars of Nonnas (L-R ...

Or, to get a slice of Joe's story and Enoteca Maria in your own living room, stream Nonnas on Netflix now. Loving Netflix's latest offerings? Check out The 8 Best Shows To Watch On Netflix In May too!

It may not have any Michelin stars, but this restaurant on Staten Island in NYC is well worth the trip to get a taste of ...

If you can manage to make it through the short featurette about Enoteca Maria’s real-life nonnas without getting misty — it rolls just before the credits — you’re tougher than me.

The real Joe Scaravella seen behind the counter of his restaurant ‘Enoteca Maria’ where grandmothers (Nonnas) make food on Staten Island, New York, USA, 27 October 2017.

That deep, connective power is central to both “Nonnas” and Enoteca Maria. “These ladies are the fabric that holds society together,” Scaravella says.

Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire and Brenda Vaccaro play the women whose recipes and stories enliven a film inspired by the real Enoteca Maria restaurant. MTA worker Joe (Vince Vaughn ...

Jody Scaravella knew right away that Enoteca Maria, the Staten Island restaurant he opened in 2007 where grandmothers cook traditional meals for customers, would make a great movie. How could he not?