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March 2024 by Joseph DAmadeo
Il Nido is the best restaurant in Monmouth county. The food is extraordinary. Pastas are to do for. The staff is terrific. In addition the restaurant is beautiful and atmosphere is perfect.
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March 2024 by Jo Nathan
Everything here was delicious. What a GEM of a restaurant. Heard about it for a while now but this was my first time here and it will not be my last. Started my meal with a salad and the Steak and cheese crostino. The crostino was superb. Rich flavor in every bite. My wife ordered the Halibut, which was delicious. I ordered the 30 dua aged porterhouse and it was BY FAR the best steak I have tried in Monmouth County! Perfectly cooked and cut. Well plated too and presented at just the right temperature. Full of flavor and perfect char. Excellent steak! Finished the night with a strawberry shortcake which was out of this world. Extremely impressed with all the flavor in every dish. One suggestion would be to PLEASE get more pork-free and shellfish-free options on the menu to make this a spot that you can come back to multiple times if you don't eat pork or shellfish. I was surprised that the Wagyu Meatballs had pork in them as I would have imagined a dish called Wagyu to be beef. I would also highly recommend adding a sea bass to the menu as I can only imagine how delicious this place can make that fish. Excellent culinary experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area or thinking of coming here. You will not be disappointed!
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March 2024 by Cortney Costa
First time dining here and it was truly exceptional. The charred clams appetizer is a must try! Their pasta is noticeably made fresh in-house. Both our desserts were delicious. We will definitely be returning!
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March 2024 by Jay Kraus
Food and service were exceptional. A little too loud, but we were surrounded by a couple of larger parties. Like everything today it was pricey but not surprisingly so. I would definitely return.
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March 2024 by Shereen Alokka
Wish I could leave 100 stars. This restaurant superseded my expectations. Our server was James and he was attentive, professional, knowledgeable, quick etc. the foot was all hot and delicious. The homemade pasta was delicious. The cheesecake was unbelievable. I’ve been to MANY Italian restaurants in the area and Il Nido was by far the best. I will be back and I will request James each time.
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February 2024 by MitanG
Il Nido Italian Restaurant exceeded expectations with its outstanding food, inviting ambience, and impeccable service. The diverse menu showcases authentic Italian flavors, and each dish is a culinary delight. The warm and welcoming ambience creates the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience, complemented by attentive and friendly staff who enhance the overall enjoyment. A visit to Il Nido is a delightful journey through Italian gastronomy, leaving us with a lasting impression of quality and excellence.
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February 2024 by Steven Gelfond
Great food. Outstanding service.
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February 2024 by RodM
Amazing Service and the food was also very good. My daughter and I enjoyed the clams, the Octopus, the Gnocchi w Shrimp, the fish was so good and the steak was in a delicious sauce...All around worth the cost and the experience met the hype...
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February 2024 by bbauerjets
We went there for my anniversary. We were seated by the fireplace which was very romantic! Waiter was friendly and attentive. Water glass was always filled. Food was excellent highly highly recommend!e 
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February 2024 by JamieV
AMAZING from start to finish. Could have gone without the caviar oysters, they had a weird sauce on it. The Octopus was AMAZING and my parents don't like anyone else's Meatballs and LOVED theirs. Brussels for an app were also superb. Delicious!
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February 2024 by Mda12
The food is both beautiful, inventive, and deeply flavorful. The service attentive, and the dining room lovely with well spaced table and is blessedly quiet. I could speak in a normal low voice and still be heard. A home run and we'll be back.
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February 2024 by
James was our incredible waiter! Kept the drinks flowing and had tons of great recommendations. We enjoyed a delicious meal and closed down the restaurant. Thanks for enabling to kick back for a very much needed parents night out.
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February 2024 by
My wife and I decided to try a new restaurant and found Il Nido. From the start of the evening to the end, it was exceptional. James was our waitor and he gave excellent recommendations. We started with the Buratta and the octopus. The octopus was cooked perfectly. The buratta was a small portion. Next time, I would try the ricatta. My wife ordered the pasta suggested by James and she loved it I ordered a steak which was also very too. It came with potatoes and bone marrow. I put the bone marrow on top of my steak but next time will enjoy it on the side because the flavor of the steak was so good the bone marrow overpowered it. We are looking forward to our next visit!
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February 2024 by
Attentive and informative staff provide excellent service. Courses are spaced out appropriately and your dining experience can be enjoyed without feeling rushed. The restaurant is a welcoming environment and pleasing to the eye. The food itself is wonderful. Each dish is prepared with care and packs tremendous flavors. Overall a wonderful dining experience.
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February 2024 by Anna
Amazing meal as always! We love how they're constantly adding new dishes to the menu/specials, so even though we have our favorite go to dishes, we can add in a new dish (or two!) To try. Tried the charred clams appetizer tonight which was absolutely phenomonal! Filet mignon and crispy potatoes is always a staple for me and it never disappoints! Temperature is always perfect. Save room for dessert- the zeppelin and cream puffs were sooo good!