Coming Soon to Johns Creek: Nonna Lucia Italian [Owner Interview]

JOHNS CREEK, GA – Nonna Lucia Italian, a new Roman-focused Italian restaurant from owner and Rome native Alexander Richards, is targeting a mid-August opening at 11030 Medlock Bridge Rd Unit 160, Johns Creek, GA 30097. Richards credits his wife, Melissa Richards, for her support and contributions to the vision behind Nonna Lucia Italian.

The concept grew from Richards’ early start in hospitality at age 8 and years of working in restaurants across Italy, Australia, England and the United States. He described Nonna Lucia Italian as a place for authentic Italian dishes and what he called “hospitality to the finest,” shaped by his upbringing in Rome and his recent work managing di Paolo, an Italian restaurant in Roswell.

“I found a nice place where I envisioned my restaurant, and I spoke with my wife and we decided that was a good time to start this journey,” Richards told Business Debut.

What to Expect

The dining room will seat about 100 guests with a mix of booths and tables, plus an outdoor area for about 30 people, Richards shared with Business Debut. He has custom built some tables from wine boxes and crates he has collected…

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