We had four appetizers, two desserts, a cocktail and a glass of wine apiece. The appetizers were perfectly staged. We started with the liver mousse, then they brought the ceviche, then the scallops and finally the fois gras. (we also ordered some bak choy to have a green vegetable). All the dishes were excellent. For dessert, one of us had the chocolate mousse and the other the banana pudding which surpassed any other banana pudding. We ended up talking with our seat neighbors, so stayed a bit longer. But we were not rushed out. The service was spot on; we never waited, wondering when our next course would be, but never felt rushed. Expensive but worth every penny.
Lisa
Excellent all around. Good light level, soft but not too dim. Dinner rolls, risotto, lamb all excellent. Best tiramisu, peanut butter mousse.
Maria
Food was delicious, service was great too! Would definitely recommend and will definitely go back again!
Richard
We had a reservation for a table but love a corner bar seat which we were able to get This is a serious bar. They know how to mix drinks. The wine Som pointed us to an excellent off the menu wine which we loved. Food? Amazing. We did the steak tartare and chicken liver mouse appetizers and two different fishes. Red snapper and Salmon. Both perfectly executed. This is a don't miss place when in the area, or a reason to visit
Laura
Nanas was outstanding. The food was so delicious and the service was attentive and warm. Can't wait to go back.
Wallace
Delightful special occasion. Wait staff very helpful and food uniquely prepared and delicious.
Glenn
As usual, we were pleased with our experience at Nana's. However, please be aware that parking can be very difficult.
Alexander
Nana's is one of the top restaurants, perhaps the best of the restaurants I have visited in the Triangle! Every dish served was absolutely special with respect to both taste and presentation!
Maureen P
Really delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The risotto here is always top notch, and last time I went they had a chilled tomato soup special that I'm still thinking about. I rented a room for a private event recently and the table minimums were quite affordable for a generous pre fixe menu with several options. The coordinator made everything so easy, and our servers were very accomodating to requests and the two toddlers we brought (thanks Robert!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth
Another fabulous meal at Nana's. We love sitting in the bar area - such great service and an inviting setting. Thank you - we'll be back soon!
Our server was amazing. Unfortunately, I cannot remember her name, but I know she was a language teacher, I think maybe French. She was so wonderful and knowledgeable regarding the menu. She never made us feel rushed even though we had a late reservation. Food was incredible. Portions are small, but that can be expected for this type of restaurant. the gin Martini was but I can understand why they put a two drink limit on it. Such a fantastic time and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Wallace
Our first time here was very nice. From the art on the walls, to the exceptional service, I cannot recommend this place enough. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I would suggest bringing a sweater or something inside with you, if you get seated in a cooler spot in the dining area, as the AC most certainly works.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Lynch
Came here for our anniversary dinner. The atmosphere was definitely warm and romantic. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. My issue was that the food did not live up to the hype. We had the risotto and gnocchi dishes. While they were not bad at all, they also were not particularly outstanding. The gnocchi was small and greasy, while the risotto was somewhat undercooked and watery. We also got the tiramisu, which was fine, and the banana pudding which was very underwhelming. It seems the chefs were focused more on presentation than taste. I would recommend this place for a one-off celebration or special occasion just for the overall experience, but not as a place to be a regular patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Agent22 Smith
First time at Nanas and it lived up to its reputation and my expectations. Grilled oysters are outstanding as are the homemade ciabatta and dinner rolls. Our group of six had two pasta dishes and the crawfish risotto. All were excellent as were the steak and chicken. Kwame’s service was impeccable and the ambience was perfect for conversation and relaxed dining. Food cost in light of quality is reasonable.
Quibbles: Parking was difficult on a Saturday night - the area is very busy. Wines are very pricey but excellent. My snapper was a bit overcooked and I wasn’t a fan of the sauce.
We had four appetizers, two desserts, a cocktail and a glass of wine apiece. The appetizers were perfectly staged. We started with the liver mousse, then they brought the ceviche, then the scallops and finally the fois gras. (we also ordered some bak choy to have a green vegetable). All the dishes were excellent. For dessert, one of us had the chocolate mousse and the other the banana pudding which surpassed any other banana pudding. We ended up talking with our seat neighbors, so stayed a bit longer. But we were not rushed out. The service was spot on; we never waited, wondering when our next course would be, but never felt rushed. Expensive but worth every penny.
Excellent all around. Good light level, soft but not too dim. Dinner rolls, risotto, lamb all excellent. Best tiramisu, peanut butter mousse.
Food was delicious, service was great too! Would definitely recommend and will definitely go back again!
We had a reservation for a table but love a corner bar seat which we were able to get This is a serious bar. They know how to mix drinks. The wine Som pointed us to an excellent off the menu wine which we loved. Food? Amazing. We did the steak tartare and chicken liver mouse appetizers and two different fishes. Red snapper and Salmon. Both perfectly executed. This is a don't miss place when in the area, or a reason to visit
Nanas was outstanding. The food was so delicious and the service was attentive and warm. Can't wait to go back.
Delightful special occasion. Wait staff very helpful and food uniquely prepared and delicious.
As usual, we were pleased with our experience at Nana's. However, please be aware that parking can be very difficult.
Nana's is one of the top restaurants, perhaps the best of the restaurants I have visited in the Triangle! Every dish served was absolutely special with respect to both taste and presentation!
Really delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The risotto here is always top notch, and last time I went they had a chilled tomato soup special that I'm still thinking about. I rented a room for a private event recently and the table minimums were quite affordable for a generous pre fixe menu with several options. The coordinator made everything so easy, and our servers were very accomodating to requests and the two toddlers we brought (thanks Robert!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another fabulous meal at Nana's. We love sitting in the bar area - such great service and an inviting setting. Thank you - we'll be back soon!
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding experience!
Our server was amazing. Unfortunately, I cannot remember her name, but I know she was a language teacher, I think maybe French. She was so wonderful and knowledgeable regarding the menu. She never made us feel rushed even though we had a late reservation. Food was incredible. Portions are small, but that can be expected for this type of restaurant. the gin Martini was but I can understand why they put a two drink limit on it. Such a fantastic time and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time here was very nice. From the art on the walls, to the exceptional service, I cannot recommend this place enough. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I would suggest bringing a sweater or something inside with you, if you get seated in a cooler spot in the dining area, as the AC most certainly works.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for our anniversary dinner. The atmosphere was definitely warm and romantic. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. My issue was that the food did not live up to the hype. We had the risotto and gnocchi dishes. While they were not bad at all, they also were not particularly outstanding. The gnocchi was small and greasy, while the risotto was somewhat undercooked and watery. We also got the tiramisu, which was fine, and the banana pudding which was very underwhelming. It seems the chefs were focused more on presentation than taste. I would recommend this place for a one-off celebration or special occasion just for the overall experience, but not as a place to be a regular patron.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
First time at Nanas and it lived up to its reputation and my expectations. Grilled oysters are outstanding as are the homemade ciabatta and dinner rolls. Our group of six had two pasta dishes and the crawfish risotto. All were excellent as were the steak and chicken. Kwame’s service was impeccable and the ambience was perfect for conversation and relaxed dining. Food cost in light of quality is reasonable.
Quibbles: Parking was difficult on a Saturday night - the area is very busy. Wines are very pricey but excellent. My snapper was a bit overcooked and I wasn’t a fan of the sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Lamb Shank, Gnocchi, Dinner Rolls Cultured Butter
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