Casa Nonna

Casa Nonna offers both indoor air-conditioned dining, and al-fresco overlooking Grace Bay Beach.

Casa Nonna is an upscale beachfront Italian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales. The elegant eatery serves Italian food and wine with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Casa Nonna means “Grandmother’s House” in Italian.

The restaurant features a variety of homemade pasta, cheese, charcuterie boards, and classic main dishes like filet mignon. The atmosphere is inviting and casual yet upscale.

Guests can choose from indoor dining or dining al fresco on the terrace overlooking the picturesque waters of Grace Bay. The restaurant also has a full bar with seating that overlooks the bay. The outdoor dining tables fill up quickly, so reservations are encouraged for outdoor seating.

The Menu

Above: Squid ink spaghetti with a butter poached local lobster tail, tomato lobster broth, and shaved fennel.   Top right:  Top left:  The restaurant has an elegant casual atmosphere.   Bottom right:  Top right:  Discover a menu of fine Italian dishes.  

Casa Nonna offers a spectacular location to watch the sunset.

The menu at Casa Nonna changes to reflect seasonal ingredients. There are a la carte options and family-style dining, with items that are perfect for sharing. Casa Nonna also has a kids’ menu.

Some popular appetizers on the menu include bruschetta, grilled octopus with a cherry vinaigrette, calamari, and cheese and charcuterie boards. Fresh local seafood is often available, with offerings like grilled snapper, salmon with a creamy basil pesto sauce, and branzino.

Salad options range from burrata salad with burrata cheese, roasted red pepper, and sourdough bread to baby spinach salad with pecorino romano cheese, strawberries, toasted almonds, and a citrus sherry vinaigrette.

Homemade pasta is a menu favorite, with options like butternut squash ravioli, ricotta cheese gnocchi with wild mushrooms and truffle oil, and saffron risotto with scallops. Other main dishes on the menu include filet mignon, chicken parmesan, and braised ossobuco (veal). Side items feature vegetarian options like sauteed spinach, eggplant parmesan, crispy potato wedges, and green salad.

Desserts uphold the Italian tradition of delectable sweets, with tiramisu a popular option. Special birthday desserts are also available.

Sample Dishes

Saffron risotto with scallops, asparagus, and piccata sauce

Spaghetti alla carbonara, with guanciale, egg sauce, pecarina romano cheese toasted black pepper

Squid ink spaghetti, butter poached local lobster tail, tomato lobster broth, and shaved fennel

Ricotta cheese gnocchi truffle, wild mushrooms, green peas, heavy cream and truffle oil

Drinks

Casa Nonna carries a selection of Italian wines to complement the cuisine, with fine whites, reds, and sparkling wines that showcase the quality of Italian wines. There are also cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks available.

A Beautiful Setting

The atmosphere at Casa Nonna is elegant yet casual, in keeping with the relaxed pace of life in Turks and Caicos, and service is attentive. Outdoor dining features rustic wood tables overlooking the ocean with incredible sunset views of the horizon. Outdoor seating is limited, so reservations are encouraged. Casa Nonna also offers indoor seating and a bar area, with rustic wood interiors, atmospheric hanging lights, and plants.

Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos is a luxury resort located on Grace Bay Beach. Onsite is The Casino, a spa, and four restaurants, including BLT Steak and the beachfront Casa Nonna.