Nado Republic is one of my family and I's absolutely favorite restaurants!! The food is authentic Italian imported from Italy. The service is amazing (Arlo is THE best)!!! Ambience and music is great and they do an awesome job with celebrations! Highly recommend!!!
Samuel
I love this place! The risotto I had was phenomenal and the service was fantastic. The best Italian I've had in San Diego!
Doug
Used to be favorite. We were nickled and dimed for everything... water, bread (which wasn't served until AFTER our meal was done), blue cheese olives for my martini, I was even charged to have my martini straight up. Like I said, it used to be a favorite. Very disappointed.
Vincent
The food was excellent. We started with the bread and truffle butter, which was a great introduction to the meal. For our entrées, we had the bolognese and the lobster ravioli with added shrimp—both were delicious and well-prepared. The ambience of the restaurant was initially very nice, but unfortunately it was disrupted when an overhead light was switched on directly above our table. It felt harsh and out of place, and it took away from the atmosphere we were enjoying. Drinks were another disappointment. It took nearly 15 minutes for them to arrive, despite the restaurant being almost empty. The old fashioned tasted overwhelmingly of bourbon, while the peach margarita came across more like vodka with a hint of sweetness. Both were underwhelming and not balanced. Service was the most concerning part of the experience. At times the staff came across as rude, and when they did smile, it felt insincere. On more than one occasion, servers whispered to one another as they walked away from our table, which felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. While the food itself was wonderful, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Between the drinks, the service, and the disrupted ambience, I don't plan on returning anytime soon
Erin
The food and drinks were all delicious and very reasonably priced. Nice ambience and great service! Would definitely recommend!
Jacody
Been there many many times. But this time I went around 445pm and there was no one there. We ate inside, for our first time and had an insane experience. The bartender was asking us for drinks and trying small samples of the new wines and whiskey. Had the steak. Delicious. Will 100% come back.
Deb
Fourth and last visit. Our other experiences were good but the waiter we had was awful. He was more interested in flirting with the women at a different table than serving us. He couldn't even make eye contact and kept looking away. At the end of the meal he only brought 2 limoncello shots rather than 3. Did he expect us to share shots?! He had taken the bottle to the table with the ladies and was pouring extra shots. We didn't need extra, but I would have preferred to be offered no shots rather than 2 when we were a party of 3. During our stay we found an Italian restaurant on the island we liked better and visited twice during our stay. I would pass on this restaurant
Carlos
Luciano our server was fantastic! Took his recommendation on drinks and they didn't disappoint. Food was fresh and portion sizers on the smaller side but price value was 4/5. 7 layer lasagna full of flavor. Calamari spicy aioli amazing! Ambiance very nice but not as comfortable.
Steve
Lika was a great server and accommodated our group perfectly. Food, outdoor seating, ability to talk with one another...all were a perfect accompaniment to a great evening! We'll be back!
teresa
Server/wait staff was excellent, knowledgeable about food selections and wine. Brought a bday dessert with 4 spoons and offered to take a group photo.
We had a wonderful dinner with friends and especially enjoyed Luciano's hospitality and good humor. I had the veal saltimbucca with broccolini and their bread loaf with oil and vinegar. A nice finish was a Nado Gelato, their sister establishment, for dessert.
John
Food is amazing and service top notch from the moment you arrive every one of friendly and welcoming!...food is the best Italian in San Diego!!...The owner Sandro is a kind welcoming person makes you feel like family!!!...if you have not tried Nado yet you must !!!
Jerry
Great experience! Made my birthday very special. Our server was very attentive and ensured a wonderful dining experience. We will recommend to others and definitely will return when we revisit Coronado.
Dina
A Delightful Surprise at Nado Republic! Our impromptu dinner at Nado Republic turned out to be a wonderful surprise. From their accommodating service—seating us earlier than expected—to the flavorful dishes (the lasagna was especially outstanding: rich, meaty, and perfectly cooked), everything exceeded expectations. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the lively ambiance added to the charm. A great spot for a relaxed yet memorable evening!
Debbie
We have been so many times... We were with people who own on the island. It was so incredibly loud . A group of b day celebrators were so loud .The music was so loud and we were sitting by the speaker and the fountain. The server Arlo ( who was very nice ) said the owner would not turn down the music. The table next to us was a bunch of drunk Rowdy ADULTS . We love to party as well trust me. But we could not hear the people at our table. We asked the people to lower THE screaming extremely nicely. After that they started yelling louder and telling us to lower our hearing aids and pimping our college grads for our entire meal ... The servers did absolutely nothing to help the situation except egg them on. He was fully aware ,Our bill was substantial as it is the twice a week we eat there... as we always order bottles of wine. This group was clearly a one and done situation. Bad bad choice the restaurant made in accommodating the one and done b day group and not trying to help us at least be able to talk to the other guest at our table. Shame on Nado. Skip it in July. They can't and have no desire to curb the noise !!!!!!!! Bottom line that rowdy party should have placed outside away from others ! Shame on you !!!! Arlo did nothing to help except express he can't ask to turn it down
Nado Republic is one of my family and I's absolutely favorite restaurants!! The food is authentic Italian imported from Italy. The service is amazing (Arlo is THE best)!!! Ambience and music is great and they do an awesome job with celebrations! Highly recommend!!!
I love this place! The risotto I had was phenomenal and the service was fantastic. The best Italian I've had in San Diego!
Used to be favorite. We were nickled and dimed for everything... water, bread (which wasn't served until AFTER our meal was done), blue cheese olives for my martini, I was even charged to have my martini straight up. Like I said, it used to be a favorite. Very disappointed.
The food was excellent. We started with the bread and truffle butter, which was a great introduction to the meal. For our entrées, we had the bolognese and the lobster ravioli with added shrimp—both were delicious and well-prepared. The ambience of the restaurant was initially very nice, but unfortunately it was disrupted when an overhead light was switched on directly above our table. It felt harsh and out of place, and it took away from the atmosphere we were enjoying. Drinks were another disappointment. It took nearly 15 minutes for them to arrive, despite the restaurant being almost empty. The old fashioned tasted overwhelmingly of bourbon, while the peach margarita came across more like vodka with a hint of sweetness. Both were underwhelming and not balanced. Service was the most concerning part of the experience. At times the staff came across as rude, and when they did smile, it felt insincere. On more than one occasion, servers whispered to one another as they walked away from our table, which felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. While the food itself was wonderful, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Between the drinks, the service, and the disrupted ambience, I don't plan on returning anytime soon
The food and drinks were all delicious and very reasonably priced. Nice ambience and great service! Would definitely recommend!
Been there many many times. But this time I went around 445pm and there was no one there. We ate inside, for our first time and had an insane experience. The bartender was asking us for drinks and trying small samples of the new wines and whiskey. Had the steak. Delicious. Will 100% come back.
Fourth and last visit. Our other experiences were good but the waiter we had was awful. He was more interested in flirting with the women at a different table than serving us. He couldn't even make eye contact and kept looking away. At the end of the meal he only brought 2 limoncello shots rather than 3. Did he expect us to share shots?! He had taken the bottle to the table with the ladies and was pouring extra shots. We didn't need extra, but I would have preferred to be offered no shots rather than 2 when we were a party of 3. During our stay we found an Italian restaurant on the island we liked better and visited twice during our stay. I would pass on this restaurant
Luciano our server was fantastic! Took his recommendation on drinks and they didn't disappoint. Food was fresh and portion sizers on the smaller side but price value was 4/5. 7 layer lasagna full of flavor. Calamari spicy aioli amazing! Ambiance very nice but not as comfortable.
Lika was a great server and accommodated our group perfectly. Food, outdoor seating, ability to talk with one another...all were a perfect accompaniment to a great evening! We'll be back!
Server/wait staff was excellent, knowledgeable about food selections and wine. Brought a bday dessert with 4 spoons and offered to take a group photo.
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We had a wonderful dinner with friends and especially enjoyed Luciano's hospitality and good humor. I had the veal saltimbucca with broccolini and their bread loaf with oil and vinegar. A nice finish was a Nado Gelato, their sister establishment, for dessert.
Food is amazing and service top notch from the moment you arrive every one of friendly and welcoming!...food is the best Italian in San Diego!!...The owner Sandro is a kind welcoming person makes you feel like family!!!...if you have not tried Nado yet you must !!!
Great experience! Made my birthday very special. Our server was very attentive and ensured a wonderful dining experience. We will recommend to others and definitely will return when we revisit Coronado.
A Delightful Surprise at Nado Republic! Our impromptu dinner at Nado Republic turned out to be a wonderful surprise. From their accommodating service—seating us earlier than expected—to the flavorful dishes (the lasagna was especially outstanding: rich, meaty, and perfectly cooked), everything exceeded expectations. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the lively ambiance added to the charm. A great spot for a relaxed yet memorable evening!
We have been so many times... We were with people who own on the island. It was so incredibly loud . A group of b day celebrators were so loud .The music was so loud and we were sitting by the speaker and the fountain. The server Arlo ( who was very nice ) said the owner would not turn down the music. The table next to us was a bunch of drunk Rowdy ADULTS . We love to party as well trust me. But we could not hear the people at our table. We asked the people to lower THE screaming extremely nicely. After that they started yelling louder and telling us to lower our hearing aids and pimping our college grads for our entire meal ... The servers did absolutely nothing to help the situation except egg them on. He was fully aware ,Our bill was substantial as it is the twice a week we eat there... as we always order bottles of wine. This group was clearly a one and done situation. Bad bad choice the restaurant made in accommodating the one and done b day group and not trying to help us at least be able to talk to the other guest at our table. Shame on Nado. Skip it in July. They can't and have no desire to curb the noise !!!!!!!! Bottom line that rowdy party should have placed outside away from others ! Shame on you !!!! Arlo did nothing to help except express he can't ask to turn it down
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