We had dinner at the back bar and it was an excellent experience. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and the meatballs both were fantastic. The meatballs were delicious, and the fried lemons in the calamari were such a great touch. For mains, we had the tuna and nduja pasta, which was great, and the duck breast was probably the best one I’ve ever had. Crispy skin, perfectly cooked and juicy. Ian and Ty behind the bar provided incredible hospitality and made our dinner truly memorable. Looking forward to coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr G
I will give the place five stars where we sat. It was rather loud and close to the bar so if you’d like that kind of thing I’ve couldn’t sit upstairs, but it looked much quieter, but overall the staff is super nice and accommodating and the food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aldo Musico
Nice ambiance food just ok service was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dave Mc
Absolutely unreal meal here. Definitely better than 4 star rating here. A legit 5 star, and not a touristy 5 star either. Go here. Meatballs nice and soft with plenty of meat in a large serving. Fried Squash blossoms perfect. Tuna entrees & app, lamb, and halibut (maybe best I’ve ever had, see closeup in my pic) had each person ravjng. Bruschetta good, but I’d probably skip next time. Zucchini fries a definite skip. Duck very good, but with the amazing competition in the above entrees I mentioned, I would get one of the above entrees and you will not be disappointed. Service & pacing excellent despite full restaurant & bar. . Very loud, a little cramped, but it was Nantucket on a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Hunnicutt
Ventuno never disappoints. The food is consistently top notch season after season. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Great care and attention to detail is evident in every dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M C
I wish I could leave two separate reviews, one for the food and one for the service, because they couldn’t have been more different.
The steak was phenomenal, the seabass was perfectly cooked and all ingredients came together perfect, the meatballs were flavorful and tender, and the burrata was top notch. The kitchen clearly knows what it’s doing, and the quality of the food alone makes this place worth considering.
But the service? Easily some of the worst I’ve experienced in a long time.
Our waiter approached the table and began shouting something while I was still reading the menu. When I looked up and asked him to repeat what he said, he seemed offended, then walked away and took forever to return. I noticed him speaking in a perfectly normal tone and manner to the table beside us, which made our interaction feel even more deliberate and strange.
When I later asked a question, he literally put his hand up to stop me mid-sentence, as if I was bothering him. He acted annoyed any time we spoke, and he was honestly difficult to hear most of the time. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary.
To top it off, we were seated at a random, awkward table in a high-traffic area, which felt oddly out of place considering there were better spots open.
Bottom line: this place has incredible food, but the waiter we had was rude, dismissive, and full of himself. If service matters to you, it might ruin the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Daniela Carbone
We recently had the pleasure of dining here with my family it is an Italian gem that truly redefines authentic cuisine. From the moment I stepped inside, the warm, rustic ambiance and attentive service set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
The menu is a masterful blend of traditional and innovative dishes, each crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I started with the burrata, perfect with beet puree. The handmade pasta was a standout—delicate yet flavorful. The lamb/agnello was outstanding.
Exceptional service, an inviting atmosphere, and culinary artistry made by the chef it is a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Italian fare. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Lloyd
Outstanding service and cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maximiliano Degwitz Tamayo
An absolutely charming restaurant with outstanding food. Set in a beautifully restored house with multiple intimate dining rooms, it offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels quintessentially Nantucket. My wife and I started with the Fiori di Zucca appetizer — light, crispy, and packed with flavor. She had the Lobster Rigatoni, I went for the Strozzapreti, and both were exceptional. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, and the service was attentive and gracious throughout. Hands down the best Italian on the island — we’ll be making this a tradition on every future visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gail Warden
We love going to Ventuno. Atmosphere is vibrant and joyful. Food always good, scallop and chicken dish were tasty. Our waiter Jamay was outstanding. Professional attention without being intrusive. Highly recommend.
One of the best restaurants ever! Mentioned in an EH novel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rawan
The cute refurbished home is a great Italian restaurant on the island. 10/10 recommend. The food was delicious and fresh. Put this place on your list of places to eat at when you’re visiting the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerome Chevalier
Delicious Italian food on a charming patio. A memorable dinner in Nantucket. A bit pricy, but this is Nantucket!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L S
Each mouthful was an experience. Well recommend. The steak was out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trusha Shah
We have been coming to Nantucket for the last 10 years. I have dined here 3 times. A majority of my party are vegetarians so we tend to eat at italian resteraunts. The service here has always been a challange. The food has been going down in quality and up in price. We recently came there to celebrate the 13th birthday of my neice. We had a party of 10. They could not accomadate us inside so we sat outside. Just FYI , outside is a bar scene with plastic chairs and picinic table. We decided to leave since they could not take us inside and the outside was empty. We still were charged for 50$ per reservation and they did not care.
We had dinner at the back bar and it was an excellent experience. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and the meatballs both were fantastic. The meatballs were delicious, and the fried lemons in the calamari were such a great touch. For mains, we had the tuna and nduja pasta, which was great, and the duck breast was probably the best one I’ve ever had. Crispy skin, perfectly cooked and juicy. Ian and Ty behind the bar provided incredible hospitality and made our dinner truly memorable. Looking forward to coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will give the place five stars where we sat. It was rather loud and close to the bar so if you’d like that kind of thing I’ve couldn’t sit upstairs, but it looked much quieter, but overall the staff is super nice and accommodating and the food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice ambiance food just ok service was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Absolutely unreal meal here. Definitely better than 4 star rating here. A legit 5 star, and not a touristy 5 star either. Go here.
Meatballs nice and soft with plenty of meat in a large serving. Fried Squash blossoms perfect.
Tuna entrees & app, lamb, and halibut (maybe best I’ve ever had, see closeup in my pic) had each person ravjng.
Bruschetta good, but I’d probably skip next time. Zucchini fries a definite skip. Duck very good, but with the amazing competition in the above entrees I mentioned, I would get one of the above entrees and you will not be disappointed.
Service & pacing excellent despite full restaurant & bar. .
Very loud, a little cramped, but it was Nantucket on a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ventuno never disappoints. The food is consistently top notch season after season. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Great care and attention to detail is evident in every dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I could leave two separate reviews, one for the food and one for the service, because they couldn’t have been more different.
The steak was phenomenal, the seabass was perfectly cooked and all ingredients came together perfect, the meatballs were flavorful and tender, and the burrata was top notch. The kitchen clearly knows what it’s doing, and the quality of the food alone makes this place worth considering.
But the service? Easily some of the worst I’ve experienced in a long time.
Our waiter approached the table and began shouting something while I was still reading the menu. When I looked up and asked him to repeat what he said, he seemed offended, then walked away and took forever to return. I noticed him speaking in a perfectly normal tone and manner to the table beside us, which made our interaction feel even more deliberate and strange.
When I later asked a question, he literally put his hand up to stop me mid-sentence, as if I was bothering him. He acted annoyed any time we spoke, and he was honestly difficult to hear most of the time. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary.
To top it off, we were seated at a random, awkward table in a high-traffic area, which felt oddly out of place considering there were better spots open.
Bottom line: this place has incredible food, but the waiter we had was rude, dismissive, and full of himself. If service matters to you, it might ruin the experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
We recently had the pleasure of dining here with my family it is an Italian gem that truly redefines authentic cuisine. From the moment I stepped inside, the warm, rustic ambiance and attentive service set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
The menu is a masterful blend of traditional and innovative dishes, each crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I started with the burrata, perfect with beet puree. The handmade pasta was a standout—delicate yet flavorful. The lamb/agnello was outstanding.
Exceptional service, an inviting atmosphere, and culinary artistry made by the chef it is a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Italian fare. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding service and cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolutely charming restaurant with outstanding food. Set in a beautifully restored house with multiple intimate dining rooms, it offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels quintessentially Nantucket. My wife and I started with the Fiori di Zucca appetizer — light, crispy, and packed with flavor. She had the Lobster Rigatoni, I went for the Strozzapreti, and both were exceptional. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, and the service was attentive and gracious throughout. Hands down the best Italian on the island — we’ll be making this a tradition on every future visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love going to Ventuno. Atmosphere is vibrant and joyful. Food always good, scallop and chicken dish were tasty. Our waiter Jamay was outstanding. Professional attention without being intrusive. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the best restaurants ever! Mentioned in an EH novel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cute refurbished home is a great Italian restaurant on the island. 10/10 recommend. The food was delicious and fresh. Put this place on your list of places to eat at when you’re visiting the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Italian food on a charming patio. A memorable dinner in Nantucket. A bit pricy, but this is Nantucket!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Each mouthful was an experience. Well recommend. The steak was out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been coming to Nantucket for the last 10 years. I have dined here 3 times. A majority of my party are vegetarians so we tend to eat at italian resteraunts. The service here has always been a challange. The food has been going down in quality and up in price. We recently came there to celebrate the 13th birthday of my neice. We had a party of 10. They could not accomadate us inside so we sat outside. Just FYI , outside is a bar scene with plastic chairs and picinic table. We decided to leave since they could not take us inside and the outside was empty. We still were charged for 50$ per reservation and they did not care.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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