Nonna Lina is an Italian restaurant in Cape Town's Gardens district, opposite the University of Cape Town. The kitchen makes fresh egg pasta daily and prepares traditional sauces that follow regional Italian recipes. The menu includes Sardinian specialties like culurgiones (pasta pockets filled with potato, mint, ricotta and pecorino) and seadas (a Sardinian pastry with fresh cheese and honey).

Dishes are served with simplicity: pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, and seafood like calamari and kingklip. The wine list focuses on South African labels, with options by the glass or bottle. The restaurant is near the Labia Theatre, making it a practical stop before or after a show.

The space is informal, with tables for groups or couples. They offer a shared dining option called La Festa for celebrations, where dishes are served at the center of the table for passing. Advance booking is required for this.