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Nardò Italian
- Orange County
- $$
Italian
Casual
- Food
- bad
- Vibe
- good
- Perks
- good
Food: Flavorless portions, steep pricing
Disappointment is the main dish served at Nardò Italian, where creativity is apparently an overlooked ingredient. Numerous reviews peppered words like 'bland', 'subpar', and 'disappointing' to describe the tasteless food. Adding salt to the wound, the minuscule portions leave the craving unsatiated. The value simply isn't there with high prices for unimpressive food.
Great Quality
Ingredients consistently praised for freshness and high quality in meals.
Okay Variety
Menu offers variety but is sometimes seen as limited, a balancing act.
Bad Value
High prices, mediocre food, and small portions disappoint diners' expectations.
Top 3 dishes at Nardò Italian
- 1
La Margherita Pizza 🏆
Authentic napolitano style, fresh, quality ingredients, perfectly cooked.
- 2
Truffle Ravioli
Amazing creamy sauce with perfect umami and subtle truffle flavor.
- 3
Fettuccine Wild Boar
Exceptional, housemade noodles with a deeply flavorful sauce.
Vibe: Vibrancy masked by unsettling noise
The vibe at Nardò Italian is a paradox bundled up in loud pop music. On the positive front, the ambiance exudes a cozy vibrancy, buoyed further by sweeping ocean views that add a layer of serenity. However, its relevance as a date-night destination is disrupted by the high noise levels.
Great Views
Breathtaking ocean views enhance dining experience beautifully for guests.
Okay Drinks
Cocktails described as too sweet suggest room for improvement in mixology.
Bad For Dates
Too loud for an intimate date; better suits a bar vibe or group outing.
Perks: Exceptional service burdened by pet grievance
It's not all sour grapes at Nardò Italian. The service is the shining beacon here, with reviews commending the staff's attentiveness and friendliness. Easy reservation and validated parking foster customer convenience. But alas, they're staggeringly unaccommodating for pets. Besides, the absence of a kids menu also reduces its family-friendly appeal.
Easy To Reserve
Great atmosphere, easy to reserve, staff attentiveness, and outstanding food.
Okay For Pets
Allowed dogs on patio, which was nice but didn't exceed expectations.
Bad For Groups
Long waits for large groups despite reservations, cramped seating for family style.