Overview

• Nonnas, directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Liz Maccie, premiered on Netflix on May 9, 2025, just ahead of Mother’s Day, drawing attention to its real-life inspiration, Enoteca Maria.
• The film stars Vince Vaughn as Joe Scaravella and features a cast of seasoned actresses, including Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and Brenda Vaccaro as the Italian nonnas.
• Enoteca Maria, Scaravella’s Staten Island restaurant founded in 2007, employs grandmothers from various cultural backgrounds to share their traditional recipes, a concept central to the film’s narrative.
• The movie has been praised for its emotional storytelling, themes of grief, legacy, and community, as well as its celebration of Italian-American culture and cuisine.
• Since the film’s release, the real Enoteca Maria has been overwhelmed with inquiries, receiving hundreds of daily calls and messages from curious diners and fans.