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Fresh pasta &
Italian street food
Creating moments of joy around food, just like nonna taught us
Coming to Maine Spring 2025
Nonna (grandma) showed us how to have a good time. Now Young Nonna wants to bring the party to you.
Pop Ups
Come say hello
and try our pasta
for yourself
Food Truck
Catch us
rolling around
Southern Maine
Events
Have nonna’s recipes and hospitality at your next party
From Southern Italy to Southern Maine
Ciao, my name is Laura Iaffaldano (I-fell down-oh no)! In case you couldn’t tell by my name, my family is from Italy, specifically from a southern coastal region called Puglia. We’re known for our rocky beaches, seafood and centuries-old (olive) trees - not too different from Maine.
I come from a long line of nonnas. These jovial grandmas are known for showing their love through food and preserving traditions around the table. As the first of my family born here in America, I felt I was slowly losing their soulful way of life.
Young Nonna is about being the next generation that reminds people how good life can be when we slow down and gather around.
What We're Serving Up
Fresh Pasta
Made weekly from just semolina flour + water. Served with a rotating selection of homemade sauces.
Panzerotti
Think mini fried calzones. Filled with seasonal mixtures like sausage and broccoli rabe or ricotta and squash.
Focaccia
We make it thick, crunchy and topped with cherry tomatoes and oregano.
Polpette
“Poor man’s meatballs” made from eggplant and mint or bread and cheese.
Proud to say our recipes aren’t original.
They've been passed down from generation to generation.
We'd love to hear from you!
Are you hungry? Think we could be a good fit for your event?
Reach out to laura@youngnonnapasta.com
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