The movie Nonnas was primarily filmed in New Jersey, despite being set on Staten Island, New York. Key filming locations in New Jersey included Bayonne, Paterson (including Paterson Great Falls National Park and downtown Paterson), Jersey City, Hoboken, Linden, Elizabeth, and Edison. Some scenes were also shot in Staten Island to capture the spirit of the real-life restaurant Enoteca Maria, which inspired the film
. Filming took place mainly from May to June 2023, with some delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, and concluded around September 2023
. The choice of New Jersey locations helped depict working-class neighborhoods and tight-knit communities that align with the film’s themes
