About Nonna’s Ristorante
Nonna’s Ristorante is a new authentic Italian cuisine concept overlooking the emerald waters and sugar white sands of the Gulf Coast in Destin’s hottest destination location at HarborWalk Village.
The newest casual concept from renowned Chef Tim Creehan, the restaurant offers handmade pasta, pizzas, and a stunning array of dishes authentic to classic Mediterranean gastronomy and its indigenous comfort foods. Named as an honorific to Creehan’s grandmother, Nonna’s Ristorante is a fresh perspective on the traditional trattoria.
The mouthwatering menu offerings include Antipasto, Salads, Pastas, Pizzas, Seafood, Steaks, and molto delizioso desserts, all complemented by carefully curated wine selections highlighted by, of course, premium Italian vintages, as well as cocktails, beers, and more. Nonna’s offers dine-in service as well as takeout, delivery and exclusive room service to the Emerald Grande hotel.
About Chef Tim Creehan
Commonly dubbed the Gulf Coast’s “celebrity chef”, Creehan has appeared on numerous television shows, including as host of the Emerald Coast Chefs series. He’s also personally cooked for a slew of high profile celebrities, including Bruce Willis, Jessica Simpson and Rachel Hunter. He served as special chef at the Entertainment Tonight/Getty Images/Gibson Guitar Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival, where he dished up delicacies for the likes of Matthew Broderick, Danny Glover, and Alan Rickman. Recently Emeril Lagasse featured Creehan in an episode of Emeril’s Florida on the Cooking Channel.
Tim Creehan grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and trained under Cordon Bleu French Chef Philippe Parola. He went on to transform John Folse’s Laffites Landing into a culinary landmark, traveling across the country cooking in Central Park, Malibu, Hong Kong and Beijing. Creehan invented and patented Grill Plus instant marinade in 1997, and he has published three cookbooks. He is involved in many local charities such as the Destin Charity Wine Auction. He enjoys sailing to wine and food destinations to further his ongoing education and explore the journey of simplifying his life and his career.
About HarborWalk Village
Ranked as one of the nation’s top destinations, HarborWalk Village is a 15-acre waterfront destination on Destin Harbor, packed with activities like restaurants, boat tours, fishing charters, retail shopping, live entertainment, and seasonal fireworks. It serves as a central hub for exploring the Emerald Coast, connecting visitors to aquatic adventures and local flavors right at the foot of the Destin Bridge, with options for parking, water taxis, and ride-shares.
Situated in Destin’s HarborWalk Village and next door to Nonna’s Ristorante, the Emerald Grande resort offers condo-style accommodations with spacious comfort for families, couples, and friends. With premium features such as gourmet kitchens and private balconies with stunning waterfront views, the hotel is a crown jewel destination venue for everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.
