Yes, the Nonnas movie on Netflix is based on the true story of Jody “Joe” Scaravella and the real-life Enoteca Maria ...

The restaurant is now the subject of a new Netflix movie Nonnas, out May 9. Vince Vaughn stars as founder Jody “Joe” ...

The Netflix movie 'Nonnas' tells the heartfelt story of a Staten Island man starting a restaurant with four Italian ...

Vince Vaughn’s Nonnas is a charming movie with plenty of strengths, which is why critics are rallying around the Netflix ...

Despite being set in Staten Island, most of the movie was actually filmed in New Jersey back in 2023. Specific locations ...

The opening scene of the movie sees Joe as a child, salivating over zeppole as he picks up a bakery order for his mother. The ...

The new Netflix film, which is based on a true story, is chock-full of Italian restaurant tropes. But its delicious cast ...

To celebrate the film, Staten Islanders gathered at the St. George Theatre for a free viewing of “Nonnas.” Attendees enjoyed photo opportunities with the real nonnas and a Q&A with star Brenda Vaccaro ...

Nonnas is a comedy-drama film that was released on Netflix on May 9, 2025. The film is based on the life of Joe Scaravella, ...

Here's the true story behind Netflix's new Vince Vaughn comedy, Nonnas, and the real-life restaurant that inspired it.

Careful to keep the true story of Nonnas alive in the on-screen version, Joe was involved in the making of the Netflix film.

Vince Vaughn and the real Joe Scaravella at the “Nonnas” premiere in April 2025 (Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix) And yes, Joe is actually a real person. His name is Joe ...