Food and drinks were excellent. Service was very attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roland Gropper
Everything was delicious but it is definitely a bit pricey, especially for the portion sizes. Service was quick but not friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ayan Mitra
Overpriced..in aspirations to make you feel like in a michelin star restaurant but for very average Italian food..I guess in rural midwest that's what a good italian upper class food would be...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Will Zhang
Came here for a dinner. Food was great, restaurant was very loud. Service basically did not exist, no water refill unless you ask.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Jeffrey Richig
Service was decent, about what you’d expect at this price point. Unfortunately, the food just didn’t hold up. I came in craving some quality, authentic Italian, but what I got was bland dishes trying to pass as fine dining with fancy plating and small portions. I ordered the gnocchi short rib “chef’s special,” and honestly, there was nothing special about it—especially not at $58. By the end, my wife and I walked out having spent $250 with tip, and it just didn’t feel worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jason R. Callahan
Excellent Italian spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathy Smith
My first time here and it was soo Good. Took My Brother out to dinner. Food was Soo Good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flynn Darby
I'm afraid that Nando has sadly lost its appeal for me. I've enjoyed several meals here over the years... it was always pricey for Champaign, but the quality was there to match. Not anymore. I can forgive a bad experience, but not when you combine that with the prices being like ~$10 more per entree than last time I was here in December.
For example, meet our caprese salad (see photo). $26. 4 slices of non-local tomato, and -- count them -- 1, 2, 3 tiny basil leaves. Again, $26. My pasta dish, Pappardelle Alla Norcina, was better, but not nearly $48 good.
The atmosphere was nice and the service was ok, but I'm afraid I won't be giving it another try at these prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Moira Zanatta
I am here to check in my son for his freshmen week. For 2 days we were in a rush and had to eat fast food. I felt sick and needed a earthy, home food and whole food something healthy and delicious and thank goodness Nando did not disappointed. I have the beer carpaccio simply delicious simple no weird sauces or ultra processed food. Kids had lobster pasta and it was yum. Thank goodness!
Nando Milano in Champaign was an absolute dream to work with for our rehearsal dinner! From the very start, Nando was incredible—timely, professional, and so easy to communicate with. They worked closely with us to curate a perfect menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, meat entrées, and desserts that fit both our taste and our party size. The food was absolutely incredible—our friends and family raved all night! The family-style service made the evening feel warm, personal, and exactly how a rehearsal dinner should feel as we brought two families together.
The service was fantastic, and everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. I was able to drop off menus, place cards, and signage beforehand, and they gladly set everything up, making the tables look beautiful. I honestly wish I had photos of all the stunning food and the gorgeous table setup, but our guests (and myself!) were having such a wonderful time that no one was on their phones during dinner—a true sign that we were fully enjoying the moment.
Even when we had to switch from our original outdoor seating plan to indoors, they seamlessly accommodated us without any stress. If you’re looking for a restaurant space that offers true elegance, phenomenal service, and unforgettable food for any special occasion—rehearsals, graduations, birthdays—you can’t go wrong with Nando Milano. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Till
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Nando Milano in Champaign was an absolute dream to work with for our rehearsal dinner! From the very start, Nando was incredible—timely, professional, and so easy to communicate with. They worked closely with us to curate a perfect menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, meat entrées, and desserts that fit both our taste and our party size. The food was absolutely incredible—our friends and family raved all night! The family-style service made the evening feel warm, personal, and exactly how a rehearsal dinner should feel as we brought two families together.
The service was fantastic, and everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. I was able to drop off menus, place cards, and signage beforehand, and they gladly set everything up, making the tables look beautiful. I honestly wish I had photos of all the stunning food and the gorgeous table setup, but our guests (and myself!) were having such a wonderful time that no one was on their phones during dinner—a true sign that we were fully enjoying the moment.
Even when we had to switch from our original outdoor seating plan to indoors, they seamlessly accommodated us without any stress.
If you’re looking for a restaurant space that offers true elegance, phenomenal service, and unforgettable food for any special occasion—rehearsals, graduations, birthdays—you can’t go wrong with Nando Milano. Highly recommend!
Walt Vinoski
Great flavors, attention to detail. Great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ananthan Nambiar
Great service, good food and wonderful atmosphere, for a special day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Natalie B
This is the absolute best place in town for folks with good taste in food, wine, and music. This spot is special for our area. If you hear someone complain about things like the cost, maybe it is not for them due to price and they didn't read the prices on the menu first before ordering, but I challenge them to find another place in town that has better quality of food.
This has the best atmosphere in town, amazing service, and their food and drinks are absolutely phenomenal.
Very nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and drinks were excellent.
Service was very attentive and friendly without being overbearing.
Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was delicious but it is definitely a bit pricey, especially for the portion sizes. Service was quick but not friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Overpriced..in aspirations to make you feel like in a michelin star restaurant but for very average Italian food..I guess in rural midwest that's what a good italian upper class food would be...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Came here for a dinner.
Food was great, restaurant was very loud.
Service basically did not exist, no water refill unless you ask.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Service was decent, about what you’d expect at this price point. Unfortunately, the food just didn’t hold up. I came in craving some quality, authentic Italian, but what I got was bland dishes trying to pass as fine dining with fancy plating and small portions. I ordered the gnocchi short rib “chef’s special,” and honestly, there was nothing special about it—especially not at $58. By the end, my wife and I walked out having spent $250 with tip, and it just didn’t feel worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Excellent Italian spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time here and it was soo Good. Took My Brother out to dinner. Food was Soo Good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm afraid that Nando has sadly lost its appeal for me. I've enjoyed several meals here over the years... it was always pricey for Champaign, but the quality was there to match. Not anymore. I can forgive a bad experience, but not when you combine that with the prices being like ~$10 more per entree than last time I was here in December.
For example, meet our caprese salad (see photo). $26. 4 slices of non-local tomato, and -- count them -- 1, 2, 3 tiny basil leaves. Again, $26. My pasta dish, Pappardelle Alla Norcina, was better, but not nearly $48 good.
The atmosphere was nice and the service was ok, but I'm afraid I won't be giving it another try at these prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
I am here to check in my son for his freshmen week. For 2 days we were in a rush and had to eat fast food. I felt sick and needed a earthy, home food and whole food something healthy and delicious and thank goodness Nando did not disappointed. I have the beer carpaccio simply delicious simple no weird sauces or ultra processed food. Kids had lobster pasta and it was yum. Thank goodness!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Nando Milano in Champaign was an absolute dream to work with for our rehearsal dinner! From the very start, Nando was incredible—timely, professional, and so easy to communicate with. They worked closely with us to curate a perfect menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, meat entrées, and desserts that fit both our taste and our party size. The food was absolutely incredible—our friends and family raved all night! The family-style service made the evening feel warm, personal, and exactly how a rehearsal dinner should feel as we brought two families together.
The service was fantastic, and everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. I was able to drop off menus, place cards, and signage beforehand, and they gladly set everything up, making the tables look beautiful. I honestly wish I had photos of all the stunning food and the gorgeous table setup, but our guests (and myself!) were having such a wonderful time that no one was on their phones during dinner—a true sign that we were fully enjoying the moment.
Even when we had to switch from our original outdoor seating plan to indoors, they seamlessly accommodated us without any stress. If you’re looking for a restaurant space that offers true elegance, phenomenal service, and unforgettable food for any special occasion—rehearsals, graduations, birthdays—you can’t go wrong with Nando Milano. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nando Milano in Champaign was an absolute dream to work with for our rehearsal dinner! From the very start, Nando was incredible—timely, professional, and so easy to communicate with. They worked closely with us to curate a perfect menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, meat entrées, and desserts that fit both our taste and our party size. The food was absolutely incredible—our friends and family raved all night! The family-style service made the evening feel warm, personal, and exactly how a rehearsal dinner should feel as we brought two families together. The service was fantastic, and everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. I was able to drop off menus, place cards, and signage beforehand, and they gladly set everything up, making the tables look beautiful. I honestly wish I had photos of all the stunning food and the gorgeous table setup, but our guests (and myself!) were having such a wonderful time that no one was on their phones during dinner—a true sign that we were fully enjoying the moment. Even when we had to switch from our original outdoor seating plan to indoors, they seamlessly accommodated us without any stress. If you’re looking for a restaurant space that offers true elegance, phenomenal service, and unforgettable food for any special occasion—rehearsals, graduations, birthdays—you can’t go wrong with Nando Milano. Highly recommend!
Great flavors, attention to detail. Great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, good food and wonderful atmosphere, for a special day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is the absolute best place in town for folks with good taste in food, wine, and music. This spot is special for our area. If you hear someone complain about things like the cost, maybe it is not for them due to price and they didn't read the prices on the menu first before ordering, but I challenge them to find another place in town that has better quality of food.
This has the best atmosphere in town, amazing service, and their food and drinks are absolutely phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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