Established in 1954, Bar Esperia was the first family bakery founded by Dario Vullo’s grandfather in Sicily.
Sicily to Manhattan Beach
The atmosphere of real Italy rules the mood at our restaurant. We invite you to a warm and comfortable setting paired with our leisurely Italian spirit and heartfelt cooking.
Experience food beyond compare with inspiration in every detail and joy at the table; we honor the home cooking we were raised on by taking traditional recipes that reflect our deep Sicilian roots and update them
From Sicily through Northern and Central Italy, the Vullo family manifested their start in the food and restaurant business first with generations of the family bringing love and passion to their local cuisine.
Chef Alessio parachuted himself into the Chicago food scene about 12 years ago by joining his brother Dario in the first US venture, creating the original Nando Milano Trattoria in the neighborhood of Wicker Park.
TASTE THE DIFFERENCE
Love for Italian culture and tradition bring out the passion and craftsmanship that go into the creation of our dishes. We put our heart and soul into preparing time-honored recipes to create delicious memories.
Indulge your senses and come celebrate with exquisite food!
NATURAL INGREDIENTS
We believe in the inherent quality and freshness of local ingredients. We work with sustainable farms, utilize prime meat cuts, and purchase predominantly from organic farmers to allow for the most genuine flavors in our cuisine.
QUALITY CUISINE
Chef Alessio creates modern, seasonal staples and focuses on pleasurable tasting dishes. All our pastas, bread and focaccia are handcrafted daily. *(gluten-free pasta & whole wheat also available)
Manhattan Beach, CA
As a classic Italian trattoria Nando in Manhattan Beach, the feel is of fine dining service in a modern casual setting. Much like a true Italian restaurant, Nando is owned and managed by family.
Originally coming from a coastal town in southern Italy the Vullo family has made their way to Manhattan Beach, a city that carries the familiar coastal feeling they love. Nando is excited to be transporting guests to Italy through the real taste of Italia!
Dario Vullo is here now in the States intent on sharing the great traditions of food in Italy with the help of his wife and co-owner, Amy Yetasook.
