2024 Mother's day buffet was nothing but perfect! There are so many choices, and Nataz never fails to amaze me. 2 types of pork make to perfection for those who loved to eat skin crunchy chicharon and for those who care less for the skin but more for the flavorful meat. Both were delicious. Fillet mignon perfectly cooked and seasoned, and there are plenty of starters like oysters and shrimp, plus cheeses and their signature saladad always on point. Nataz is a small gem in North Branford that everyone should try. Friendly chef and servers. And now that the bar is open, no more BYOB. Drinks are good and have plenty of choices! Love Nataz in North Branford.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari Marinara, Zuppa in White Sauce, Signature Salad
TonyL
Our Favorite Restaurant! The service is incredible, Food is always consistently amazing. LOVE the Potato Croquets and the Salads, and of course the Tomahawk Steak! We went for our anniversary dinner and they greeted us with well wishes and took extra great care of us!
For a buffet I think 20% added gratuity was absolutely obnoxious!! Also, there seemed to be a woman who I think is the manger walking around, and was extremely rude, not inviting at all. Food was ok. Desert was dried up. It's always hit or miss there.
BarbaraC
Nataz was great. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. The servers and waitress were very pleasant and attentive to our table. The food was fresh and delicious. It was our first time to the restaurant and not our last. Highly recommend.
SandyS
The restaurant was nicely decorated - chic - cool colors-, roundish modern booths were comfortable , noise level was Low so was quiet enough to hear each other talk, staff very attentive and friendly, and the food was outstanding.. and there was a lot of food. Wine selection was good. The whole table received a cheese plate that was amazing with 4 different types of cheese, grapes and toasted bread and an aged salami plus a separate basket with freshly baked warm bread. Mind you this is all part of the prix fix meal plus there is option to purchase separate appetizers if you want. Then everyone received option of 1 of 2 delicious salads, and choice of entree and finally dessert - all for one amazingly low price. Our party of 4 had: filet mignon, chicken pomodoro (was huge), cod with clams and a homemade pasta, and swordfish. The desserts- we had to pack up and take home but choices were great- I had the Limoncelli cake which I highly recommend - i ate it much later and it was very moist and had white chocolate shavings outside; one brought home the chocolate cake and other the cheesecake. It was my mother's birthday and they surprised us with their signature meatball appetizer with happy birthday written on outside in tomato sauce we tried and was delicious and then later at end of meal they also brought out a dessert plate with berries and chocolate sauce with happy birthday written in chocolate. The servers were so great. Overall I highly recommend- we had to have a lot of food packed up and brought home with us and it will be great as leftovers- this restaurant had amazing service, great food and ambience and the quantity of food and quality of the food was extraordinary. I will be back with my adult friends next time and will advise them to not eat lunch to save enough room for all of the wonderful food!
Lady Z
Vegetarian options: The mushroom risotto is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory C
Food was good, and well worth it. It's a nice place to go for dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mj S.
Food has always been consistently great. Prices have gone up but where haven't prices gone up. Would done here again.
Donna Cole
The food and service are amazing. The portion sizes are large and you will have enough to take home. Throughly enjoyed myMushroom risotto, My husband had the skirt steak and my daughter had the Meatloaf. MyYounger daughter had the crab cake appetizer for a main dish and said it was very good. There was s complimentary cheese board with olives, excellent! Every dish was flavorful. The drinks were just as good. I had a cosmo and it was on par. Definitely recommended. The lemon cello cake was also so good. I took it to go and ate it when I got home. Definitely glad I did not pass this up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juna F.
I am so sad to write this bc this was hands down one of my favorite restaurants. Let me start with saying that this is fine dining and when we go here it's a splurge for a special occasion. We don't frequent these types of places. We went for Valentines with our family of 3 (our daughter is 11). We were put in the back in a tiny room that just isn't nice. Half the reason why we go here is the beautiful ambiance of the main dining room. However that back room, the wall paint is peeling and it's loud near the kitchen. We've never sat back there so we didn't know until we were seated and started. The main dining room was basically empty so I'm not sure why we were placed way back there. It felt less than fancy or special back there. We had 2 servers and they left any type of vehicle off of the grazing board. Hard to eat Brie and soft Cheeseballs without a cracker or melba toast or something. They did bring it when we asked and said it should have been there (no kidding). The salads weren't up to snuff either. The chips on top were weird and not the crispy onions they usually have. The apples or pears were hard and tart, not sweet soft and cinnamon like as usual. Our dairy free daughter had to order 3 times bc the server didn't know the menu well or what contained dairy. She's a foodie, not a chicken finger kid. The menu had changed since we had been there last (or maybe it was Valentines) but they didn't have as many nice steaks on the menu as they did before. My daughter wanted the chimmichurri for her filet but they never came back to check on us until it was nearly done. She had to eat without the sauce they usually bring bc it was getting cold. Our meals were only mediocre for the price and my cake was dry. Not as delicious as prior trips where we left in awe of the experience and taste. I have been there when Rick is there and he's usually all over quality and the service . It was to the point I looked to see if ownership changed. I'm disappointed. Add the auto 20% tip and it's just frustrating. If you're going to demand that (fine! I'm all for living wages) but also you need present that level of quality as well. It was subpar in the taste and service, honestly.
Great food, great staff. Went in for a late valentines dinner and we were instantly greeted very warmly and enthusiastically. COME HUNGRY!!! As a 6'6 260 Lb man I can attest that the portions are huge!! Will definitely be coming back again
LindaT
Everything was wonderful! from the service to the the food we enjoyed it all. Karl was an excellent server, attentive and funny. One couple declare Nataz as their new favorite restaurant. The price fixed menu provides a great variety of options, which are all delicious, at a very affordable price. We can't wait to go back and try other menu options.
LindaM
It was quite a different experience not your regular dining, really kind of funky dining room with a beautiful, big booth that you want to sit in very relaxing everyone's very professional. The food was fantastic included everything and they told you that all upfront, which was so nice from the bread to the grazing board. Dinner and dessert was fantastic.!
RhondaF
Our server was very well versed on the specials, was very attentive to our group and was a pleasure to talk to. The courses came out in a timely manner with no feeling of being rushed. All good was fresh, delicious and well plated. Would dine here again. A fantastic location for those special dinners!
JCAV
We celebrated a friend's birthday last night. The service was extremely attentive. The food was excellent and the restaurant's acknowledgment of my friend's birthday was simply fabulous, which included a complimentary meatball and a hand written birthday wish in chocolate on their desert, complete with a candle and the staff singing Happy Birthday. Our waiter was Carl and he was wonderful. Mixed cocktails were on point and yummy. Thank you for a wonderful evening. We have been going to Nataz for MANY years and we will continue to do so.
2024 Mother's day buffet was nothing but perfect! There are so many choices, and Nataz never fails to amaze me. 2 types of pork make to perfection for those who loved to eat skin crunchy chicharon and for those who care less for the skin but more for the flavorful meat. Both were delicious. Fillet mignon perfectly cooked and seasoned, and there are plenty of starters like oysters and shrimp, plus cheeses and their signature saladad always on point. Nataz is a small gem in North Branford that everyone should try. Friendly chef and servers. And now that the bar is open, no more BYOB. Drinks are good and have plenty of choices! Love Nataz in North Branford.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Calamari Marinara, Zuppa in White Sauce, Signature Salad
Our Favorite Restaurant! The service is incredible, Food is always consistently amazing. LOVE the Potato Croquets and the Salads, and of course the Tomahawk Steak! We went for our anniversary dinner and they greeted us with well wishes and took extra great care of us!
For a buffet I think 20% added gratuity was absolutely obnoxious!! Also, there seemed to be a woman who I think is the manger walking around, and was extremely rude, not inviting at all. Food was ok. Desert was dried up. It's always hit or miss there.
Nataz was great. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Atmosphere was relaxing and comfortable. The servers and waitress were very pleasant and attentive to our table. The food was fresh and delicious. It was our first time to the restaurant and not our last. Highly recommend.
The restaurant was nicely decorated - chic - cool colors-, roundish modern booths were comfortable , noise level was Low so was quiet enough to hear each other talk, staff very attentive and friendly, and the food was outstanding.. and there was a lot of food. Wine selection was good. The whole table received a cheese plate that was amazing with 4 different types of cheese, grapes and toasted bread and an aged salami plus a separate basket with freshly baked warm bread. Mind you this is all part of the prix fix meal plus there is option to purchase separate appetizers if you want. Then everyone received option of 1 of 2 delicious salads, and choice of entree and finally dessert - all for one amazingly low price. Our party of 4 had: filet mignon, chicken pomodoro (was huge), cod with clams and a homemade pasta, and swordfish. The desserts- we had to pack up and take home but choices were great- I had the Limoncelli cake which I highly recommend - i ate it much later and it was very moist and had white chocolate shavings outside; one brought home the chocolate cake and other the cheesecake. It was my mother's birthday and they surprised us with their signature meatball appetizer with happy birthday written on outside in tomato sauce we tried and was delicious and then later at end of meal they also brought out a dessert plate with berries and chocolate sauce with happy birthday written in chocolate. The servers were so great. Overall I highly recommend- we had to have a lot of food packed up and brought home with us and it will be great as leftovers- this restaurant had amazing service, great food and ambience and the quantity of food and quality of the food was extraordinary. I will be back with my adult friends next time and will advise them to not eat lunch to save enough room for all of the wonderful food!
Vegetarian options: The mushroom risotto is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, and well worth it. It's a nice place to go for dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food has always been consistently great. Prices have gone up but where haven't prices gone up. Would done here again.
The food and service are amazing. The portion sizes are large and you will have enough to take home. Throughly enjoyed myMushroom risotto, My husband had the skirt steak and my daughter had the Meatloaf. MyYounger daughter had the crab cake appetizer for a main dish and said it was very good. There was s complimentary cheese board with olives, excellent! Every dish was flavorful. The drinks were just as good. I had a cosmo and it was on par. Definitely recommended. The lemon cello cake was also so good. I took it to go and ate it when I got home. Definitely glad I did not pass this up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am so sad to write this bc this was hands down one of my favorite restaurants. Let me start with saying that this is fine dining and when we go here it's a splurge for a special occasion. We don't frequent these types of places. We went for Valentines with our family of 3 (our daughter is 11). We were put in the back in a tiny room that just isn't nice. Half the reason why we go here is the beautiful ambiance of the main dining room. However that back room, the wall paint is peeling and it's loud near the kitchen. We've never sat back there so we didn't know until we were seated and started. The main dining room was basically empty so I'm not sure why we were placed way back there. It felt less than fancy or special back there. We had 2 servers and they left any type of vehicle off of the grazing board. Hard to eat Brie and soft Cheeseballs without a cracker or melba toast or something. They did bring it when we asked and said it should have been there (no kidding). The salads weren't up to snuff either. The chips on top were weird and not the crispy onions they usually have. The apples or pears were hard and tart, not sweet soft and cinnamon like as usual. Our dairy free daughter had to order 3 times bc the server didn't know the menu well or what contained dairy. She's a foodie, not a chicken finger kid. The menu had changed since we had been there last (or maybe it was Valentines) but they didn't have as many nice steaks on the menu as they did before. My daughter wanted the chimmichurri for her filet but they never came back to check on us until it was nearly done. She had to eat without the sauce they usually bring bc it was getting cold. Our meals were only mediocre for the price and my cake was dry. Not as delicious as prior trips where we left in awe of the experience and taste. I have been there when Rick is there and he's usually all over quality and the service . It was to the point I looked to see if ownership changed. I'm disappointed. Add the auto 20% tip and it's just frustrating. If you're going to demand that (fine! I'm all for living wages) but also you need present that level of quality as well. It was subpar in the taste and service, honestly.
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Great food, great staff. Went in for a late valentines dinner and we were instantly greeted very warmly and enthusiastically. COME HUNGRY!!! As a 6'6 260 Lb man I can attest that the portions are huge!! Will definitely be coming back again
Everything was wonderful! from the service to the the food we enjoyed it all. Karl was an excellent server, attentive and funny. One couple declare Nataz as their new favorite restaurant. The price fixed menu provides a great variety of options, which are all delicious, at a very affordable price. We can't wait to go back and try other menu options.
It was quite a different experience not your regular dining, really kind of funky dining room with a beautiful, big booth that you want to sit in very relaxing everyone's very professional. The food was fantastic included everything and they told you that all upfront, which was so nice from the bread to the grazing board. Dinner and dessert was fantastic.!
Our server was very well versed on the specials, was very attentive to our group and was a pleasure to talk to. The courses came out in a timely manner with no feeling of being rushed. All good was fresh, delicious and well plated. Would dine here again. A fantastic location for those special dinners!
We celebrated a friend's birthday last night. The service was extremely attentive. The food was excellent and the restaurant's acknowledgment of my friend's birthday was simply fabulous, which included a complimentary meatball and a hand written birthday wish in chocolate on their desert, complete with a candle and the staff singing Happy Birthday. Our waiter was Carl and he was wonderful. Mixed cocktails were on point and yummy. Thank you for a wonderful evening. We have been going to Nataz for MANY years and we will continue to do so.