The lemon-scented air has swept through the streets of Valencia, and whispers point to the arrival of a singular Nonna from Capri (Naples) carrying a basket. Many say she is the mother of the flamboyant Mamma Pazzo, who since 2024 has been cooking on Conde Salvatierra Street. And indeed, Nonna Limone shares her own love for revelry, a bold and festive character, and, of course, a fierce defense of the famiglia. These are the values that nurture the soul of Nonna Limone, whose table unfolds hedonic pleasure and a devotion to authentic Neapolitan gastronomy at Plaza Cisneros no. 12, in Ciutat Vella and just a few steps from the Torres de Serrano.
In the heart of Valencia’s historic center, a new shortcut links two banks, leaving a trail of lemon fragrance and warmth in its wake. It is the certainty that we find ourselves in a gastronomic haven where the most traditional Southern Italian recipes are reinterpreted, welcomed, and invite you to become part of a Neapolitan home, for everyone and by everyone.
Nonna Limone: Capri and Valencia have never been this close
When we think of an Italian restaurant, pizza is the first thing that naturally comes to mind. Yet Nonna Limone carries the premise under her arm to open our eyes, to embrace the territory, and to craft traditional dishes designed to convey identity while offering a language that is easy for every palate to savor.
In this light, the iconic pizza makes way for an authentic Neapolitan cuisine expressed through honest dishes: from croquettes of guanciale with yolk cream and pecorino to octopus carpaccio with a lemon-agri-picante vinaigrette and sun-dried tomatoes; from egg-tagliatelle, fresh and handmade, with a deep, silken ragù that simmers for 72 hours; to a creamy pumpkin risotto with Parmesan, or Amalfi lemon ice cream crowned with a buttery almond brittle. Yes, Nonna Limone doesn’t cook everything you were told about an Italian restaurant in Spain.
