A group of 6 of us went here for a friend's birthday. When we got there there was only one other table in the area we were sitting in. The server (Abby) seemed to have both of the tables. While she was friendly when she initially greeted our table, it was obvious quickly that there was a lack of hospitality. We ordered dirty martinis, but 2 of us got kettle one and 3 got tito's vodka. When we were served them (not by our server) there was no differential way of knowing whose was whose. We asked Abby and she obviously was unsure and said "it should be fine" and walked away from our table. When I took a sip of mine, it was clearly not kettle one vodka (I know because that is the only vodka I drink in martinis and it is MUCH smoother than tito's). When I voiced this, she seemed annoyed - took my glass and came back with one that was extremely watered down. It was almost as if it was taken back to the bar, put back in the shaker, and served to me again. During dinner, we ordered a few more drinks, some of us switching to wine. We had to repeat our order 3 times. Now to be fair, more tables had been sat and she did seem to have all of them. With that said, I am assuming the manager came over at some point and announced he would be around if we needed anything. He never mentioned his position or his name. At this point, our food was put on the table (half of the entrees to the wrong people - again, the food runners were the ones to drop the plates, not our server). One of our wines was completely forgotten and when we voiced this to Abby, our server, she told us "not to worry". Another almost 10 minutes went by and we still did not receive the glass of wine mentioned. We mentioned it again and she was clearly annoyed with us and at some point made a comment along the lines of: "I wish I were where you guys are". We also ordered dessert, and we also repeated that order 3 times - and one of our desserts were completely forgotten. We did not mention it and she never noticed - and upon receiving the bill, it was not on there at all. As someone who has worked in the restaurant business for several years, there was a CLEAR attitude that was given as if we were bothering her. There was never a once "I'm sorry for the delay" or "I'm sorry I am the only one in here, is there anything I can do" and to me that was the most bizarre part. The food was very very good, but unfortunately, none of us will be returning to Il Nido. read more

This restaurant was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a reservation for 8pm but my date was running extremely late since was was coming from far and stuck in traffic. Unlike most restaurants in this area, Norman the manager was extremely accommodating and lets us start our dining experience around 9pm when the restaurant was soon closing. When we came in and sat down we were not at all rushed, we felt very welcomed. Our server Carmen was the sweetest. She was attentive and accommodating. The food was great and the spicy rigatoni was even better than Carbone! I recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food and a great dining experience! read more

Good food. Great service. But way too pricey. Ambiance is good. Not sure if I will return.

We had dinner with friends on Saturday nights. We sat outside on the patio. It was very cozy and comfortable because of the heating unit. Everyone liked their meals. We had an amazing grilled octopus appetizer and few others. For main meal, mushroom lasagna was the star. Service was great and we would definitely come back when in the area. read more

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We had an amazing meal with friend last night! James, and his service team, were so friendly and informed-he knew the menu, explained each dish, recommended desserts. The food is fresh, and simply outstanding. A wonderful night! read more

This place was highly recommended so we made it a special date night. Reservations are a must. It's set in a strip mall so you would never even notice it if you drive by. The menu is limited but we both found amazingly delicious dishes. The portions were 'fancy Italian' portion size, which we appreciated. Just enough to enjoy the tastes and not be overly stuffed. We didn't venture into cocktails but the neighboring tables had some good looking glasses. We will definitely go again....for a special occasion because it is pricey. read more

This was one of the best restaurants that I have ever eaten at. Every single dish was delicious. I highly recommend the Pappardelle and the scallops. The olive oil cake for dessert was the best olive oil cake that I have ever had. Not to mention the service was top-notch A+. Our waiter was Adonnay, and let me tell you his attention to us was exceptional. I highly recommend the trip. I will definitely be back and this was my fifth time. read more

Food was delicious. Service was great! Ambiance was cozy and comfortable. It's always pretty much booked. Reservation's need to be done in advance. read more

I liked the Caesar salad,very tasty. I also enjoyed the spicy rigatoni. The service was very good. the 16 ounce ribeye was cooked to my preference medium rare however, quality wise was not worth the $71. I would definitely go back for the salad and pasta. read more

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The best service and food Ive had in a very long time. James is an extremely attentive and knowledgeable waiter. (ask for him). The atmosphere could be romantic if you request a private more secluded section. Everything about this restaurant is a win. I feel you will agree. read more

The food was amazing. I had the 37 day age steak with my daughter and it was delicious and we had an amazing waiter who was very attentive to everyone in my party and remembered all our orders without writing it down read more

Staff was very polite. My favorite part was how the servers and chef timed the food to come out. It was a perfect intermission between apps and main course so you can enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. Not to mention - the food was DELICIOUS! Definitely would be going back! read more

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IL Nido is a 10 out of 10. The ambiance, service and most importantly the food was impeccable. It has a romantic atmosphere and the staff are impressively polite and attentive. If you're looking for something special this is the place! read more

All I can say is the place is the best restaurant in NJ Had the chefs table and once again chefs Tim and Tom did not disappoint. Had the veal chop and it was that good.Also shared the black spaghetti with crab meat with the wife.The vibe of the place is just great. Make sure you make a reservation. Great wine list also. Desserts where great we hade the date cake. read more

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Five stars!!!! Clean and Modern Romantic Atmosphere Excellent Service Attention to Details And Fresh Flavorful Food read more

Came back with the hubbies, my gf and I came for a birthday last time and wanted to bring our husbands. They loved it! Excellent service, food is delicious and the ambiance, top notch n warm. Go and have yourselves an experience! read more

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Beautiful restaurant, great service, great menu options. However, food lacks flavor. I ordered burrata and lobster crostini for appetizer. Also ordered black squid pasta with crab and linguine with tomato sauce for my daughter who is a toddler. Everything I ate either had no flavor or had no salt. Presentation was great but I can honestly say, my food has more flavor and tastes better than this expensive meal. I will not be visiting again unfortunately. The staff deserve 5 stars though! read more

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Impressive as soon as you enter. The staff is so attentive and on top of you it's just great. The staff has a great knowledge of the menu and lineage of this restaurant. The kitchen is open, that's always impressive to me. The apps we had were the antipasto, baby artichokes, and lobster and crab. All was over the top delicious. For mains the steak for two, perfectly cooked and filet minion with a hat (LOL) This is fine dinning with no BS if you know what I mean. I am a customer and can't wait to go back read more

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We found this place on yelp, and was kind of skeptical at first, but oh my God this is the best Italian food i've had in a while. The food was great. The service was spot on. It's really romantic, even th bathroom is so clean & aesthetic & warm. We sat outside on a Friday night bc we didn't have a reservation, but overall 10/10!! read more

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This place is in a little strip mall turned away from rt 9, so if it hadn't been for yelp, I wouldn't have found it. It's BYOB so if you want make sure you bring something. The place is tiny inside, which is actually good because it's an intimate setting. Talk about outstanding. Wow. I found this place on yelp and realized it was close to home. So I made a reservation to go in the middle of the week. Since my husband and I were on vacation it seemed like a good time to try it and we are both really glad we did. My husband got the Tuscan Onion and said he couldn't believe how the egg on top really made the whole soup. I got the beet salad with the buffalo mozzarella... I'm still dreaming of it. The mozzarella was nice and firm On the outside and creamy on the inside. I had the Scallops. Now I've eaten scallops in plenty of restaurants and these were amazing. Cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. My husbands Halibut was also perfect. The seared outside almost had a sweetness to it. It was so good. The waiter suggested items we try as his favorites; the black spaghetti and taccozzelle. Next time I will absolutely try it. We saved room for dessert but should have shared one because after the dinner, ordering two desserts was more then we could eat. We both got the pistachio cake. It was light and nutty. The roasted lemon curd was the best part. It made the whole dessert. We will definitely be coming back. We had a fantastic evening. read more

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Ha this place isn't worth my time. Their attempt at Lasagna was a cheesy disgusting mess. Never again. No pasta just cheese. Looked like an enchilada in some run down place. Ignore the chef's name on the menu that's not who is in the kitchen and probably hasn't been in a couple months. He must be in the Maldives enjoying an amazing vacation because this poor excuse of a restaurant was busy. When the bread tasted like something was missing in it that was our clue to run. read more

Always an incredible meal! The service is great as well and you can actually hear the people you are talking to. From the pasta to the dessert- always an incredible meal! read more

I soooo want to give this 5 stars.... Unfortunately I had a bad experience with my reservation which put a damper on our entire evening... It may sound silly to some, but To me personally, atmosphere and food are equal, so I requested to be in the main dining room near the fireplace (if possible) when I made the initial reservation... then when I confirmed the reservation, I called and spoke with a girl who told me they would do their best...which I totally get because it was Friday of valentines weekend... taking this into consideration i made the reservation a bit later with hopes they could accommodate my request... I then called again a few hours prior to my reservation and asked if it would perhaps be better for them if I came in even a bit later, as it was very important to me to be in the main room and she let me know there was no need, I was already going to be seated there... so I said great! On the way to the restaurant we were running a few mins late, so called yet again just to let them know, and again, confirmed I'd be in the main room and was assured don't worry, you will be... I know overkill, but I am very specific and it was a special evening... So I walk in, and at this point, I'm joking with them how many times I've called to be sure I had the room I wanted, and the girl at the desk even says, yes I spoke with you 3 times! Lolol...we have a laugh... Then, they proceed to walk me to a dining room which clearly is not the main dining room and they look at me and say sorry, I thought this is what you meant... we call both rooms the main dining room... seriously,wtf? I was polite and told her I'd wait for the room I wanted and she said sorry, all tables have just been sat.... Really?? Well... needless to say, I was so annoyed at that point I just didn't enjoy the experience as I should have... I will say my waitress was amazing and food good...but the lack of attention to detail was disappointing.... read more

WOW. This place really impressed us. We read the positive reviews online, and thought we'd take the 30 min drive for dinner..and we were SO glad we did. First of all, don't be deceived by the strip mall..once you walk in to the restaurant you feel like your transported to a Tuscan villa. The atmosphere is perfectly lit, decorated beautifully, very welcoming. The menu was great..a very great selection (even for us being vegetarians). Pasta was al dente, broccoli rabe was delicious, as were the crispy potatoes. We have been raving about this place to all our friends. Also our waitress was extremely attentive, informative and so sweet...thank you for an overall great experience!! read more

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We've been here many many times and love the food here, the ambience, and the staff. it is our standard go to for special occasions, or any dinner. If they have the osso bucco, I get it every time. read more

This is not a review this is not a debate, this is not a review, this is not a debate. Just eat here. The sauce and the pasta brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me of my grandmothers restaurant in DuPont Pa. unbelievably great. Sorry about the pics, the food went too fast for me to get a proper shot. I managed to get snap a mid dessert pic. Everything was really fantastic - charcuterie platter was best and most diverse I've had, pasta are homemade and the sauce, the sauce...go for the sauce. Beautiful ambiance, not loud so easy to talk, and this is weird but visit the bathrooms- beautiful. Next time I want to sit at the chefs table and do a tasting. Ok maybe this was a review, but it's definitely not a debate. Go! read more

Il Nido - Dessert - Desserts Near Me - Marlboro, New Jersey

Amazing food - flavor, presentation, creativity, and quality. 100% reccomend. read more

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This hidden gem inside a strip mall will definitely have me going back again! Our food was incredibly delicious, staff and servers were friendly and the Decor inside makes it feel like you a transformed out of Marlboro. Not your traditional Italian food, but everything is fresh, organic and soooo good. I am actually embarrassed that was my first time dining there since it's been open for two years. Oh and it's BYOB. I can't wait to go back! Great job everyone read more

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the service was good but my meal was just okay. the steak was very stuff and was very chewy. everything else was decent.

4.5 stars. Good food. Authentic, dry tasty pastas. Portions a bit small, but otherwise a great experience.

Cannot recommend Il Nido enough. As a business, we often take our partners and guests here, after a lengthy journey to find somewhere to take them. I'm happy we found Il Nido. Lovely ambience, very accommodating and knowledgeable staff. Food has always been excellent, and the cocktails mix modern and traditional in just the right way. I typically order the pork chop, the short rib or the ribeye. The menu and accompaniments do change, so last week I missed the pear with the pork chop, but the roast cherries hit just as well! But the new pear gelato was fantastic for dessert. We'll be seeing you again next week! read more

When Joey Diaz says that a restaurant is good, you listen. Took my girlfriend and she loved the attention from the staff working that night. She asked for more ricotta, and they delivered. Great drinks. Great food. The food is fresh and well cooked. I don't spend time taking pictures of my food, but my food was so beautiful I had to. read more

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One of the best restaurants in NJ, with a talented crew, both front and back, with a truly passionate chef. Not a cheap place, but the ingredients used are the real deal (unlike most NJ restaurants that claim Kobe/wagyu and are lying about it) and you ca. taste the difference. The crispy potatoes are worth the travel time alone. Congrats to the team, your hard work does not go unnoticed. I only have one request, please please bring back my favorite creampuff dessert! read more

Il Nido - Wagyu NY strip, Joel Robuchon Michelin style potatoes, and Tim's crazy salt bae touch of a pile of fresh shaved truffles - Desserts Near Me - Marlboro, New Jersey

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Very unassuming place in a strip mall on Rt 9 - If i didnt know about it, I would have probably driven right by it. Definitely worth the trip out! We ordered soup to nuts here. Everything was spectacular! The star was the grass fed organic filet mignon. Yes, it was a bit pricy but man it was delicious. My only "complaint" was that it felt a little cliquey - seemed like everyone there was a regular! If I lived closer, perhaps we'd be regulars too but we would absolutely go back again! read more

got to say they are cool. i went there at like 7:30 when our town is closed, kind of sucks sometimes. But i got steak tacos and a side of others and i am going to say i will be a regular, nice staff and cool place ,,i would say to people in the area go there its good hey good luck wishing the best read more

Unless you are a regular here you will not be noticed! I can't even write a review on the food because the service was so horrible we left! 30 mins just to get water! And the place was not even busy. read more

Food is excellent. Love the cozy atmosphere. They are not a BYOB now but the wines list is a great selection and at prices that are reasonable read more

Had dinner with friends last night (January 7), the food and ambience were excellent. My entree was the Lasagna. It was excellent. The service was often a little chaotic as the servers got mixed up particularly at the end of the night when we asked to take away our left over food. The server almost threw out my wife's dish and when it came time to package our food the server combined our leftovers with our friends (put everything in one bag. I will admit the restaurant was quick to address and correct both errors read more

We love eating outside at IL NIDO! They have awesome outdoor cabanas that are COVID friendly and plenty warm in the winter with the heaters. Only high quality ingredients and the staff is excellent. read more

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Excellent service, delicious food, friendly staff. I will be back again and again. Thank you, Erica, thank you, Al. And my special congratulations to the owner of this restaurant because he really loves his customers. read more

Il Nido - Desserts Near Me - Marlboro, New Jersey