Nathaniel’s Bistro

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   AMY

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is really lovely - decor is tasteful and fresh. The waitress was very nice. I was really excited to try the food. Empanadas were fine, the guava one stole the show, but mostly because it was different and interesting. The crust was just fine, nothing special. My lobster risotto wasn't warm enough to eat. Mom did eat her shrimp risotto because she was too hungry to wait for anything else. Matt's short rib was very good - tender and tasty. His polenta at the end of the meal was warmer than my risotto had been when it was first set in front of me. I mentioned it to the waitress who took my meal - I had eaten about a quarter of it - and told me she'd take it off the bill. The cheesecake was very good, and the tiramisu one of the best I've had in the USA. The cappuccino and hot chocolate were lukewarm at best. The bill came and they gave me half off my meal, not the whole thing. I would not go back. Very disappointed because the tiramisu was so good - but you can't have tiramisu with lukewarm cappuccino.
   

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   James

   Rhode Island

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Spanish music was blasting which ruined the dinner. I would have went to a club if I wanted that. The only good thing that came out of it was the server. Definitely will not be returning.
   

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   Mary

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice touch with the complimentary welcome pumpkin soup and drink. Food was excellent. Menu had many different cuisines. The place is well designed with eat in bar and dining room.
   

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   Lauren

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   21 reviews

   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   First time dining there. The food was very good and portion sizes were good for the money. They did offer everyone, at that time, a complementary bowl of Felipe’s pumpkin soup. That was nice of them! The service however, def needs work. They did mention to us that they were short staffed, so we were very patient, but I did see that other patrons weren’t happy. They should have made eye contact with people and mentioned the delay or apologized. But it did take a long while for ppl to get their drinks and food. They had ignored us for a long time as well, but we weren’t in a rush. I noticed a few ppl leave before they were even served or spoken to. I don’t even know if the staff noticed or cared. I’ll try it again at some point to see if the sevice is better. The delicious food is worth a second try! May have just been an off night for them-I hope!
   

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   Joan

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   46 reviews

   3.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on September 27, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Three of us dined. My lamb chops were good although a bit darker than medium rare. My mixed veggies were 90% potatoes which was very disappointing! My partner’s scallops were only fair but his risotto was tasty. Our friend’s mashed potatoes were delicious. The Affogato was very good as was our tiramisu. We did have an excellent server with Caitlyn. She suggested and let me taste a red wine that I did not know and so I ended up ordering a glass. Sangria was tasty. All in all the meal was fair.
   

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   Sondra

   VIP

   Rhode Island

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great dinner and music! We enjoyed the talent that singing on Friday night and our waitress Catherine was phenomenal. My only complaint is that they didn't have my Jam Jar white wine :( but the Expresso Martinis Catherine served us made up for it. As always I highly recommend!!
   

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   Mikey

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing, they had live music playing which was really good. Great experience, and will definitely go back. Highly recommend this place for dinner
   

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   LAnt

   VIP

   Rhode Island

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I cannot say one bad thing about Nathaniel’s. Food always delish, and great service. I have been frequently this restaurant since the second week it opened, and continue to do so. The continue to try to improve events, dining experiences, etc. If you have not tried it, do so. You won’t be disappointed!
   

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   Emily

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was great. food was delicious. They were so welcoming and accommodated my mothers birthday celebration with enthusiasm!
   

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    Sean

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We had an early dinner, so at first we were the only ones in the restaurant at 5pm. We were greeted warmly upon entering and being seated. Our server was attentive and friendly throughout our stay, and we took her up on her drink choice suggestion. Our drinks were great, and they came served with a blinking cube (well my date's was blinking, mine faded from color to color). Our food was delicious, we had the chicharron and plantains as an appetizer, and for main courses we had the baked scallop served over risotto, and octopus served over pan seared potatoes. Dining experience overall was very good. My only negative comment is towards the value. Most main course dishes are priced high at $30 or more, and I thought our drinks were a bit steep at $15 each. These are prices I'd expect in Boston or Providence, but not in Lincoln. Unfortunately, in today's economic climate, I can understand why this might be. Certainly recommend going, but make it for a special occasion.
    

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