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For three star dining in Durham, try Nana's. It's known for its contemporary offerings. The menu is heavy on seafood. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features private rooms, a full bar, catering, and fine wines.

User Reviews of Nanas

Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

4.0 of 5 stars. *NOTE* I am writing this over a year after the fact, so the review won't be as detailed as my other, more current, reviews.As a special treat over the New Year's 2007-2008 holiday, I went with a group...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Great food, great service, lousy bread

As a frequent customer, particularly on special occasions, we continue to be impressed and delighted with the quality and innovation of chef/owner Scott Howell's culinary efforts. His carefully chosen wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Wonderful restaurant

We had the pleasure of eating at Nana's on Saturday for my first time and the second time for my wife. In an economy where most restaurants are lucky to be half full on any given night, weekday or weekend,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Great food, quiet atmosphere. by Sarah A. at InsiderPages

I like this place because it's not very big, and not noisy. Not really the place for your young ones, but for a nice night out for Mom and Dad it would be perfect. The food is very good, and the bread is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Excellent food, excellent service

I went with my fiancee to celebrate my birthday and we were both very impressed with everything about the meal. We each had a glass of wine and there were about six white and six red by the glass, all...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Terrible service; no apologies from manager

This was my first - and last - visit to Nana's. We held a work function at Nana's and I was very excited about eating there, since I had heard such great reviews. Unfortunately, it was all hype. While there...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Great food, great for a date! by Megan P. at InsiderPages

My husband and I went to Nana's after a friend raved about it. We were so happy we went. The food was fantastic and it was a nice, quiet atmosphere. Very romantic. The bar area is small, but the restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valentina D.

4.0 of 5 stars. A restaurant proves its mettle when it's good even when it doesn't have to be...meaning: we were a captive audience (a private party of about 20 fabulous friends) and could have been served the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm pleased to report that the hype is true! It's always risky going to see a raved-about, highly anticipated movie (Da Vinci Code, anyone?) because you're generally setting yourself up for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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This is a "DO AGAIN" place!

We went to Nana's on a coworker's recommendation. We were entertaining good friends who were celebrating their 25th anniversary. None of us had been before and hoped it would be a winner... well it was! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nana's is the type of place that makes you love the fact you live in the Triangle. It would be a high-quality restaurant in the biggest of cities, yet you can enjoy it as your own local gem. Scott...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by El P.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went here for homeboy's birthday. It was a really nice, special meal. The waitstaff was very attentive, and the meals were expertly prepared. Wish the bread were warm though! Who likes noshing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Worst night ever

It was a memorable night for all the wrong reasons. The ventilation system (A/C) was not working to begin with . The staff was trying to be helpful but lied about it. There were people sweating and leaving the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Owen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The *only* negative about Nana's is the location, situated on the curve of a merging intersection, in an area of town that remains a bit transitional. But I find that often the best local places have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a gem of restaurant in the Triangle. Led by Scott Howell and a team of knowledgeable wait staff and sommelier, the food here is consistently splendid. You certainly pay for the indulgence...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Great food, relaxed atmosphere, great service

Went to Nana's last night for the first time with my father. The service is attentive yet relaxed, the setting is warm and artsy (you know you're in Durham), and the feeling is generally "dressy casual because...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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A fancy feast for the high roller by Karim _. at InsiderPages

Nana's Restaurant in Durham, NC has some of the best prepared meals and hands down the best presented meal in the Triangle. When we went, I had the Pan Seared Alaskan Salmon which was some of the best Salmon...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Costly Good Desserts by H. R. at InsiderPages

Nana's is a gorgeous restaurant in it's own little right. It always stay full of loyal guest who loves the familiar company. I really like their desserts here. I can only treat myself here every now and again...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Neil S.

1.0 of 5 stars. SMOKE, SMOKE and MORE SMOKE. Apparently, depsite the focus on quality ingredients, cooking skill and ambiance, the folks at Nana's are most concerned with making smokers feel welcome inside. Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Fantastic Service and Food from Start to Finish!

Great atmosphere whether you are seated at a private table or in the bar. The dishes are fresh and inventive and include locally grown produce. Owner/Chef Scott Howell does not hesitate to greet clients and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Romantic atmosphere, friendly service, great variety of fine foods, and a very special tasting menu

Being unfamiliar with Durham, we chose a restaurant based solely on websites and reviews. We wanted fine food at reasonable or near reasonable price, pleasant surrounding, quiet dining, exemplary service, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sandy c.

4.0 of 5 stars. my husband and i just moved to durham and we had a gift certificate to nana's. overall, we were very happy with the food and we were glad that durham has this restaurant.the bread that they have is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicki S.

3.0 of 5 stars. First off, most incredible piece of foccacia that I have ever eaten. Our server was awesome, totally sympathized with us on all of the mediocre fare in Carrboro. Plus one star for that alone. Apps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A true 5 star eatery actually exists in Durham.I try not to review any place unless I have been there at least twice but will have to make an exception for Nana's.The food is really impressive and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Usually good

I have been at Nana's probably 5-6 times, for dinner, in early evening. It's a nice, quiet place, with good service and a serious chef in the kitchen. Dinner has always been at least good, and some times (but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lily y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. With a James Beard dinner under his belt, a 9.6 CitySearch (triangle.citysearch.com) rating, and a Wine & Spectator award, I'm surprised Nana's hasn't gotten a write up in Yelp yet. What's going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Consistent, excellent dining experiences

Nana's has been one of our favorite restaurants over the past few years; we try to go at least once-twice a month. We've had the same excellent consistent service whether it was just the two of us or a larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Culinary perfection???

We found the food to be average at best. The price of the meals was reasonable, but certainly not worth what we received. The pork was dry and tasteless, side veggies were soggy and forgetable. The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Mag-nanas???

We now have a match for our favorite Triangle restaurant, and they are very similar in style. We celebrated our anniversary at Nanas and were very pleasantly surprised, although my colleague has raved about...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Excellent food!

Nana's is one of the best places in the Triangle to enjoy diner. While I have dined many times at Nana's, I have never met the owner, Scott Howell. His food however, is absolutley incredible. I would highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Excellent food and exceptional service

I took my wife to Nanas for he birthday and had a wonderful experience. We were seated promptly at a nice corner table. The service was exceptional - not too intrusive, but always there at the right moment to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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Wonderful

The sampler menu was excellent, and the wine they recommended well paired. While the wild boar was a bit dry, the venison was spectacular, and the sampler was a good way to try dishes that might not otherwise...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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OK Gourmet Restaurant

I was disappointed by Nana's. I went with 4 other people and we all were let down. It's not that the restaurant isn't nice, and that the menu is very appetizing, but it didn't live up to the sound of ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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A Delight

Excellent restaurant for a special occasion. Gourmet delight. Every course of the meal was superb. I look forward to going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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A disappointing experience

After hearing all of the praise for this restaurant my wife and I found the experience to be very underwhelming. The service was good; however little else lived up to the praise this place has received. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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don't worry, it's not like your Nana!

It's tough to find anything negative to say about Nana's. You wouldn't know it from the outside, but it's quite the classy, trendy place! I particularly like the diverse selection of real artwork displayed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2005
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Delicious and Diverse

This restaurant is greatly improved, compared to my last visit there. The chef offers a wide array of creative cuisine. Unsual flavors come together very well. The "sampler" is strongly recommended, to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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Great Food.

I took my husband there for his birthday. We ordered this sample menu, which comes in 5 different courses and the dessert. Although they are very different, all of them are very tasty. We are very pleased.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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Fabulous Food

Wow, this place surprised us. Its location, in a tiny shopping strip on University Boulevard, does not convey the dining experience. Great ambiance, fabulous food, delectable dessert and great, personal...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2004
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Pretty Good

Nice decor, average "upscale" environment. Food was definitely creatively unique, although the lamb was a little bland. The desserts were fabulous though, and the service was excellent in the restaurant (the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2004
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Best Meal in Triangle

This was the best meal we have had in the area in a number of years. We ate at Nana's for our aniversary and the service was excellent. Food was outstanding. I had duck, my wife had venison. I travel a lot,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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Deserving of High Praise

Nana's is definitely one of the top 5 restaurants in the Triangle. With its corner lot location on University Dr. and 15/501 it serves as the true intermediary between downtown Durham professionalism and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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zagat guide place

to me there are two restaurants in the triangle, nana's and il palio. both of these are true restaurants with pleasing gourmet food with fine decor. i love nana's. it's tucked away like a hidden gem.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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anywhere in the world!

nana's provides a dining experience that compares with the best the world has to offer.enjoying the wonderful creativity in your own backyard is a rare treaty. Why travel to italy for risotto when the best is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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a wonderful place

the food is always outstanding, they have the best desserts in the area
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Creative and Always Great

My wife and I love to visit with the folks at Nana's. The food is superb, the wine list excellent, along with the service. We enjoy each visit and look forward to our next. Don't miss this experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Frommer's

Chef/owner Scott Howell has presided over this local favorite since 1992, after having worked with David Bouley at his renowned New York restaurant Bouley. He has also cooked in Imola, Italy, at San...
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OpenTable

The restaurant is very local in feeling, a lot of repeat customers. Cuisine is American Regional with French and Italian influences.
opentable.com - user review
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10Best

since 1992, chef-owner scott howellis restaurant has earned a loyal following. the warm, cosmopolitan decor features hues of mustard and cayenne, with colorful artwork dotting the walls. cuisine is new...
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USRG

enu items you will see include oven-roasted lobster with polenta; grilled coastal soft-shell crab in basil broth; tomato consomme; ricotta raviolo with asparagus sauce; blueberry brown butter tart with...
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AOL CityGuide

world-class cuisine with local flare...
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Gayot

in a region which has attracted more than its share of stellar culinary talent in the many years since nanais opened, owner-chef scott howell remains one of the very best. his unerring instinct for combining...
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Yahoo! Travel

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Wcities

the decor of this hotel is polished, but comfortable. hardwood floors are heart pine taken from an old downtown warehouse and the spacious lounge is dark cherry with stainless steel accents. the clientele is...
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