At Nana's and Papa's, every plate carries the kind of flavor you can't buy at a chain — the kind that comes from a family that actually cares what's on your fork.
Nana's and Papa's started the way the best meals always do — around a kitchen that was never quiet and a stove that was always running. What began as Sunday suppers with extra portions for anyone who wandered through the door grew into something Thornville could call its own.
We opened our doors on Railroad Street with one simple belief: that a restaurant should feel like somewhere you're actually glad to be. No pretense. No rushed seats. Just food that tastes like it was made by people who mean it.
Every recipe in our kitchen has a reason for being here. If it wouldn't make someone's day a little better, it doesn't make the menu.
Every Sunday, we bring back the dish that put us on the map. A slow-braised pot roast, falling apart at the touch of a fork, resting in a rich gravy made from the bones we simmered all morning. Served with buttery potatoes and roasted carrots.
It's not on the regular menu because it's too much work for a weekday — and exactly the right amount of effort for a day meant for slowing down.
The warmth, the food, the people — this is what a Tuesday night looks like at Nana's and Papa's.
Whether it's a quick lunch or a long Sunday dinner, there's a seat with your name on it. Call ahead or just walk in — we'll make room.