Marco Ovies is a staff writer for Dished Vancouver, covering food news in and around the city. He loves cats, overpriced iced coffees, and a good cheeseburger.

<p>It&#8217;s no secret that Italian food is taking Metro Vancouver by storm, with <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/italian-restaurants-vancouver-summer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">multiple Italian restaurants</a> having recently opened. Now, a much-loved Vancouver Italian concept is gearing up to expand outside of the location with its third location.</p>
<p>Nonna&#8217;s Cucina shared that it will be opening in Coquitlam in the former location of That Place Italian Restaurant.</p>
<p>&#8220;Famiglia, we have to admit! We’ve been holding a secret or two for a while now… and we just have one word to tell you… COQUITLAM,&#8221; shared the restaurant.</p>
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<p>For those unfamiliar, Nonna’s Cucina was founded in 2021 as a <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/nonnas-cucina-food-truck-port-moody" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Port Moody-based food truck</a> specializing in Italian street food. In April 2022, the spot opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 2166 East Hastings St., Vancouver.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s best known for its classic line of fire-roasted paninis in a variety of flavours, such as classic Caprese, Nonna’s Meatballs, and Roasted Italian Sausage with Peperonata, alongside a selection of pasta.</p>
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<p>Last year, Nonna&#8217;s expanded with the opening of its <a href="https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/nonnas-cucina-second-location" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second location</a> at 1728 Commercial Dr., Vancouver.</p>
<p>An exact opening date has yet to be shared.</p>
<h2><a href="https://nonnas-cucina.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nonna&#8217;s Cucina</a></h2>
<p><strong>Address: </strong>932 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam</p>
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Nonna's Cucina is gearing up to expand outside of Vancouver with the opening of its third location in Coquitlam.