Nado delivered an absolutely lovely experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed--not just us, but our two doggies as well! The staff showered them with affection, which instantly set the tone and made us feel right at home. The ambiance is beautifully done--it truly feels like stepping into a charming little town in Italy. Warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed, the atmosphere alone is worth the visit. We are extremely selective when it comes to both food and drinks, and Nado didn't just meet our expectations--they exceeded them in every way. Each dish showcased hidden, authentic Italian flavors that created an explosion of deliciousness with every bite. Every plate we tried stayed true to real Italian cuisine--rich, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. read more

Stopped by Nado Republic for Valentines Day and I just say, the food was GREAT! My wife and I both loved our dishes and would recommend you give Nado a try. Food: As mentioned prior, food was great. Only issue we had was that they inly served bottled water, no option for tap. Service: Service overall was good. No issues. Ambiance: Has a nice romantic ambiance...great for date nights. We would def come back with our kids. read more

Absolutely amazing! Fresh pasta, bread, and tasty. The best lasagna i have tased in years. An absolute surprise. And then, the interior design. Eclectic. Go. Enjoy. Thank me later. read more

Nado Republic - Lasagna - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Great sausage pasta in light pink cream sauce. Outstanding! I've had it several times. read more

We were walking in Coronado and decided to check out Nado Republic for a late lunch. I love their seating area and the food here is very delicious! We shared the gnocchi and a pizza. I'll definitely be back! read more

Nado Republic - Gnocchi - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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Made a reservation for 6:45. Arrived a little early and they were able to get us a table. Food was very tasty. We got the brussel sprouts, veal with a side of broccolini & the bucatini amatriciana with a couple meatballs. Ordered a vodka dirty martini with regular olives and it was very cold and yummy. The server we got was very attentive and explained a couple items on the menu we had questions about and stopped by a couple times to make sure we had everything we needed. We sat outside on a perfect summer night and it was amazing to feel that breeze on this warm weather. The place gave me like an European cottage vibe and the details they decorated with, each had their purpose. It was such a cozy vibe. We will def come back and maybe check inside on our next visit. read more

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Absolutely incredible, homemade from scratch Italian food. The ambiance was set as "cozy" on Google reviews but I'd consider it like a lowkey, mom & pop shop with hipster vibes. Ha! Service was incredible by a very kind gentleman whose name I definitely couldn't pronounce properly or spell but he was Italian with a pony! They're so attentive and FAST. Meals are a good size with just so much flavor, you know it's all made with love. Definitely order the bread and you can't go wrong with any pasta. Spinach salad was like a Greek salad but with spinach instead of romaine-- fabulous. Thank you team, keep up the great work! read more

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This used to be a favorite of mine, but honestly the quality has gone down recently. There's not as much meat in the sauces and the lasagna is very different when they have it. Service is always great and it's a fun time at night to be there especially if you're celebrating. The food is still great and there are lots of options for anything you're feeling. I have not had a bad meal, but I've been disappointed recently. read more

Food was good. Waiter gave extensive warning about cacio e pepe potentially being too salty because "it's similar to how the dish is in Rome" (...no idea what he was talking about based on my visits to Rome). Both orders were on the pepper side of the spectrum; neither of us thought it was at all salty. Lasagna was rich (as expected). Salads were fresh. Brussels sprouts delicious. Cocktails a bit weak. Ambiance was fine; it was nice to sit outside with the option of heat lamps. They do nickel & dime you quite a bit, thus the loss of a star. "Oh you want prosciutto with the burrata? Sure!" "Let's get you some bread." Well, a few slices of prosciutto are $6 - currently listed on their website's menu as $5. A small sliced baguette (=two bites each for 5 people) is also $6, and it's not even listed on the menu that they charge for bread. Cappuccino? $6. Espresso? $5. Quite the markup... If they want to be more like Europe, sure, make everyone buy mineral water, but include the bread with the meal, have reasonable prices for the mediocre espresso, etc. Also, we were nearly late for our plans due to slow service when it got a bit busy. I put the time we needed to leave by in the reservation on OpenTable weeks ago, but I guess they were too busy up-charging the other patrons. read more

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We were searching for a late-night spot after a stressful holiday evening at Hotel Del and were so glad we found this place. From the moment we walked in, the vibe and ambiance were on point. I ordered a signature drink and the bartender was clearly very skilled. The food was delicious and the whole experience was the perfect ending to an overwhelming night. This place made our trip to Coronado worth it! read more

Nado Republic - Salmon dill sauce with mashed potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Nado Republic has become one of my favorite spots in San Diego! During the weekends you can find the whole place buzzing with customers so make sure to try to have a reservation. From the moment we arrived, the owner and staff welcomed us like family, which instantly set the tone for a wonderful evening. The bartender was fantastic, crafting drinks that perfectly complemented the menu. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. This is the kind of restaurant where you feel cared for, from service to every bite on your plate. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, amazing drinks, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. We have been going to Nado since 2021 and continue to come back for the food and service. read more

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Cute little Italian spot I found and they make their pasta noodles fresh! We didn't have reservations made but we came ahead of the dinner rush so we were able to get seats right away. Service was great and food was also good. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs, madame croquette and a chicken dish wrapped in prosciutto which was their special that evening. My favorite was the madam croquette! It was very cripsy and flavorful! Next favorite was spaghetti and meatballs. I wish they did add more meatballs but it was very good the noodles were bouncy and so good! read more

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We came here for a late lunch and had the best experience! Gaelyn our waiter was out of this world! He had amazing recommendations and it's like he knew what we needed! We had the pizza, strawberry salad, meatballs and kids buttered noodles. Everything was amazing! I loved all the Victorian 8 Italian dishes and motif! Such a beautiful cute restaurant with a garden vibe! We loved it! read more

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An excellent taste of Italy. My wife and I both got the lasagna and agreed it was as good as we have had in the US. I can see why this restaurant was the rated high. Chef was from Rome. read more

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What a massive disappointment. Just so you know they charge you for water, bread, and butter without telling you that there is a cost for all of them! It MAY say it on the menu but it was so dark I couldn't see the menu. The server should definitely tell you that there is a fee when "offering" you these items. The margarita pizza was the worst margarita pizza, it was like a supermarket frozen cheese pizza. Super sad I wasted my money here. We did not have a birthday to celebrate but they did seem to do a nice birthday celebration for those celebrating a birthday. read more

We came here for just drinks & while they were pretty, they were both not the best-- they both had a little too much bitters so the end flavor was not ideal. The service was great and he was very attentive. There were only a few other people there on Saturday around 3pm. Beautiful spot, interior and area. Just not our cup of tea drink-wise! I would come back to try again and try the food as they have a good looking menu. read more

Nado Republic - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

This is an interesting restaurant shoehorned between the parking lot and the other businesses. You will certainly be seated close to yet-to-be-made friends. Kudos to them for seating us - even though our online reservations became lost. As you can see from my pic of their table service for pepper flakes and salt, there is a bit of "airs" about them. You'll also see this in the dishes from my food pics. The service was okay on this busy holiday. We started with the Strawberry Salad. This was a great mix of flavors and textures, without the salad being overly bearing of strawberries. As you can see in my pic, we had the strawberry dressing on the side. By mixing, this semi-sweet dressing with astringent arugula lettuce, we blended a great compliment of flavors. The goat cheese was a super creamy compliment with the toasted almonds. And when this was eaten with the dressing and lettuce, this became a very good and unique salad. Our salad was followed by the Bosciaola Rigatoni, see my pic. Again, this was another very good dish. The rigatoni was cooked just right, and served with ample red cream sauce. The spices were bright and the sausage was savory and rich. There was the right amount of sausage to pasta, and sauce, such that each bite had ample flavor. The food was quite good, but the seating is very tight. The wine by-the-glass pricing was reasonable. They don't accept any payment methods that require a PIN, and they didn't voluntarily provide us a bill or receipt for our meal. read more

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Me and my family wanted to eat here . We waited for someone to greet us . No one . Then I saw a lady and I said hiii please for 2 She stared and said give me a minute We waited for about 5 minutes She looked at us again and saw our two strollers and pretty much ignored us . The restaurant wasn't even busy. read more

We got takeout. Friendly service & easy pickup. Looks like a nice atmosphere. Pasta was good -- especially the boscaiola. (And they have a good gluten-free penne to substitute) The Panne rustico (homemade bread appetizer) was okay, but probably wouldn't order in future. We'll have to try their GF pizza next time! read more

My favorite restaurant in Coronado! The food and atmosphere here is amazing, so full of energy. You'll find yourself planning your next visit before the meal is even over because everything on the menu is worth trying. My favorites that are on my must have list are the brussel sprouts, calamari, rigatoni with the pink sauce and broccolini pizza. Don't miss the basil martini, it's refreshing and unique, and the espresso martini, which is the perfect after-dinner treat. I work at a shop here in town, and whenever customers ask where to go for dinner, this is always my #1 recommendation. It's a local favorite for a reason! *You definitely want to come here for a birthday too, they have a fun little surprise! read more

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The food was pretty good. We had the gnocchi and lasagna. The lasagna was ok; it was basically pasta bolognese in different form. There was hardly any ricotta or mozzarella among the layers, which I would have preferred. The gnocchi was very good. The sauce was heavy on the cream, but tasty. read more

Everything about this restaurant is AMAZING. The service, the ambiance, the food, the drinks, everything! Absolutely love the gnocchi and everything else I've tried there so far. Best Italian food (and honestly overall restaurant!) in Coronado! read more

From the moment we sat down, the entire experience was great. The food was very good and the drinks were also very tasty !! Service was good and they do some fun stuff for you if it's your birthday read more

Nado Republic - Burrata - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

I would have given this place a 2-star but the experience just left me with the biggest ick. I chose this restaurant because it was dog-friendly and near the dog beach, it had a beautiful outdoor patio seating area, and the food looked amazing! What I was not expecting was "nice" passive aggressiveness from our waiter throughout the whole dining experience and how he/the restaurant was not honest. Read further for more info. Waiter took our drink orders and we asked for just water. Towards the end of our meal, he came back to ask if we wanted more water which we thought was nice. Turns out the water cost $7 and no where was it disclosed. We ordered 5 dishes for our party. For appetizer, we ordered tuna tartar, but were notified they ran out. Instead, the waiter tried to upsell us on plain house bread (which most places serve on the house anyways) but we didn't want that because we were going to be inhaling enough carbs. We ended up ordering a pizza to share and four pasta dishes: (2) Pappardelle Bolognese, Bucatini Amtriciana, Boscaiola Rigatoni. Waiter suggested adding a meatball add on in the Bucatini Amtriciana, which I ultimately said yes. It arrived with two meatballs and when the check was delivered at the end of the meal, he had inputted and charged for two ($5/meatball) which was not the quantity that was ordered! The food was not great either - pizza was a large flatbread and the crust was hard and stale (though the toppings were good with a kick). The pappardelle was overcooked and too soft. The biggest peeve was feeling deceived and how the waiter took advantage of our busy group. read more

The food was amazing but what made the experience extra special was the service. Our server Galen went the extra mile to make recommendations and attend to us. We'll be back next time we're on Coronado! "That might have been the best server I've ever had" - my mom, about Galen read more

Nado Republic - Rigatoni Boscaiola - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

This is a cute little restaurant that has potential. We had a reservation for 6 pm on Sunday. We were seated immediately as there were not many diners. Someone came by and offered us water and they brought out the water within 2-3 minutes. About 5 minutes later our waiter came by. He was very friendly and gave us the specials. He spoke very highly about the lasagna. We Continued to look over the menu. I got a taste of one of their wines. Unfortunately I didn't like it. Okay, now it's 6:30 and waiter hasn't come back to get our order or to ask if I wanted to get a glass of sample he brought me 15 minutes ago. We had tickets to a concert across the street at 7. We were panicking because we needed to eat before concert. Finally at 6:35 he came by and took our order for the lasagna. He apologized for keeping us waiting, and brought us a complimentary drink. Lasagna came out at 6:45, we basically inhaled it and paid and left and did make it to concert at 7:05. The lasagna is very good. I don't mind slow service when the place is packed and servers are running around trying to get everyone's orders, but this was not the case. We sat outside, maybe that was the issue? I do like to give my business to small businesses, as I believe this restaurant is. It would be good for owner(s) to stop by tables and ask how things are going. I have been to many restaurants big and small where the owner or manager stops by and asks. It takes businesses to the next level. Food- very good Service- needs improvement Ambiance- nice Suggest- bread service read more

Ridiculous Water Policy. They charge for bottled water from Italy, claiming "Sustainability by reducing reliance on bottled water and waste associated with it". Seriously ? And the Food used to be better. read more

Nado Republic - Water policy gone woke - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

First of all the greeting going into the restaurant was welcoming. Thank you Fernando! Our waiter was absolutely phenomenal!!! with conversation and recommendations. The food was highly flavored not highly seasoned fresh Italian! Perfect for the date with my wife and I I would highly recommend this restaurant! Oh and the music is very good! read more

Nado Republic - Our AMAZING Server Galen! was the icing on the cake in our trip to San Diego? - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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Tried this restaurant due to its proximity to the Del & was pleasantly surprised with the food! Our kids were like wild animals in their poor restaurant but they treated us very kindly nonetheless. The bread to start was nothing special but everything else we tried was phenomenal. The decor & vibe was fun, but mellow just what we were looking for. We will definitely be back. read more

Ok food, limited menu, over priced, feels like a tourist trap, compared to other establishments around.

I can't explain how wonderful this place is. There is something truly special about a place where you regularly see the owner checking on things and ensuring various requests were met. Something truly special about a waiter so good that my wife and I spend a portion of the meal trying to think of a time that we've ever had a waiter as good as the one here and the food... the food crushes anything you'll find in San Diego by a long shot. Skip Little Italy, and any other Italian restaurant and go to Nado. This is our go-to for every special occasion and realistically the prices are great and we should be going here even when it isn't a special occasion! Special thanks to Gaylon, the best most kind server we've ever experienced. -Adam and Zuzanna read more

Nado Republic - My smoke show wife celebrating our second anniversary as this Badass restaurant. - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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Very good service very fresh food I highly recommend this place ! Our server was very good to us read more

Nado Republic - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Me and my girls were in Coronado for a mommy and me trip while I was here for a conference. We like fancy Italian food served with IG worthy aesthetics and Yelp reviews pointed to Nado. The servers, hostess, food runners are all friendly and knowledgeable and making a rezzy thru OpenTable is much appreciated so we had no wait to be seated. The dishes posted here are all drool worthy esp the pink cream rigatoni and brussels. The meatball was kind of flavorless which was surprising. The pizza has a thin crispy crackerlike crust which I loved. Pros: the covered patio and inside bar area are BEAUTIFUL and photo worthy. Staff is friendly. Pasta and Brussels are so good! Cons: you MUST pay for water as they do not serve tap water. So you need to buy bottled water which is not served cold nor with ice so you need up ask for ice. (?!) And if you order bread (which is not free) and you want a topping other than oil and vinegar, you need to buy butter! It is because of these 2 upcharges that they only get a 4 star from us. read more

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I love Nado Republic. I always take myself and baby on a date here, then get gelato after next door. It's a cute and cozy restaurant with lovely decor, tall ceilings and nice patio seating. Amazing service every time, and they always make room for my stroller even though the restaurant is small. The food is exceptional. The lobster ravioli is so good, bolognese is hearty, and gnocchi so pillowy soft stuffed with mouth-watering Asiago cheese & truffle. For appetizers , love the fried mashed potato balls, and strawberry salad so very refreshing. FYI it is pricey and no free bread or free water--only the best $3.5 acqua panna water. read more

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ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS I HAVE EVER HAD! I have been to Italy and Europe numerous times and I can confidently say that the pizzas here are as good, if not better, than their European and Italian counterparts. That said, my partner's cacio e pepe was average. I did not like the wine they paired it with either. Service was prompt and courteous. It's unfortunate that they do not serve tap water and charge you $4 for a bottle of water. They also charge $6 for bread... I will definitely be back for the pizza though. read more

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I would give this 10stars if I could. Next level service and we all agreed several of our dishes were the best we have ever had! read more

Nado Republic - Great times, thank you! - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Possibly the best Italian food I've had outside of in actual Italy! We had the burrata appetizer, the broccolini pizza, lasagne, salmon, filet mignon with risotto, and the most amazing gnocchi dish I've ever had in my life (I don't even like gnocchi but the truffles in it... o.m.g.!!!). Then tiramisu and limoncello cake and espresso... straight out of Roma! You won't get more authentic Italian food anywhere in the US. I know cuz I've tried it all (including in little Italy in SD, NYC, LA, SF, etc etc). I will definitely be back again. And again! read more

Very cute by the beach atmosphere. The service was nice. The restaurant had a nice upscale touch with indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered calamari, bread ($5 not complimentary), and a Cesar salad (has anchovies) as starters. The rigatoni was our favorite. The had crushed peppers and parm upon request. read more

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The food, the service, and the ambience was amazing. Highly recommend you try this hidden gem.

Me and my family dined here last night. Great atmosphere, the wall designs were very nice. The food was great, especially the pizzas we tried. The crust was good and it came with good amount of toppings. Highly recommend. The only reason I'm giving them a 4 star - we mentioned it was my sons B Day and know one acknowledged it. Nado thank you for the quick reply, I changed the 4 star to 5! read more

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