Step off the beaten path and crowd of Orange Ave and you'll find this gem one street over. Food was great. Service was fantastic. Devin, The bartender made delicious cocktails. Eclectic vibe. It was nice sitting in the sun on the patio. Would definitely go back. read more

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Amazing venue or ambiance to held special occasions. Delicious food and wines. The service so good with a nice bar tender

I am an Italian food fanatic. I tried to enjoy and experience different restaurants. We had a chance to try Nado. I had high expectations but I may have made wrong choices. My wife had the salad and salmon. She enjoyed them. I had calamari, cotoletta and some (side) spaghetti marinara. Marinara tasted fresh tomatoes - so pasta had a great flavor. I am interested in coming back to try some pasta since I heard chef is from Roma. I will not be able to say for calamari.. it was like a fast food frozen food. Thick breading. Pic below. Not much flavor. Cotoletta (it is chic not bone in veal) breading was also thick and tasted like frozen chicken. Not what I am used to taste. Finally service was friendly but not accommodating. Such as I was told that they can not do a "side" of pasta - no problem - I ordered full size. But I was never told in any Italian restaurant that they can not do side of pasta. read more

Nado Republic - Calamari - pls ignore the portion size - I ate some. - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Nice little date night spot to enjoy some fine Italian cuisine! Great wine pairings to go with every fresh & authentic bite. The decor was really quaint & intimate, perfect for a night out in Coronado. Saw the gelato shop across the way but didn't have time to check it out. Must do when returning back to the island! read more

Took my hubs here for Father's Day. We saw all the positive reviews and love Italian food, so it seemed like a slam dunk. Unfortunately, we left largely disappointed. We ordered the meatball appetizer, lasagna, rigatoni, and quattro formaggio pizza. We asked for water only as drinks before we noticed the small footnote on the menu that said the restaurant doesn't serve tap water due to "local water contamination." Instead they charge $3.50 for a 16.9 oz bottle of Panna water. I find it hard to believe that is the reason since there are numerous restaurants around Coronado, and most are still serving tap water free of charge. Why not just say you're a fine dining establishment that doesn't believe in serving free tap water? Anyway, after we ordered, the waiter asked if we wanted bread. Given that we hadn't eaten all day, we said yes, and he offered 3 options to go with the bread: olive oil, Italian herb butter, or truffle butter. We selected the Italian herb butter. The bread soon arrived at our table and we quickly realized it was excessively hard-shelled (over baked). It didn't have much flavor, and the herb butter was also without much flavor. The meatball appetizer came out next. It also lacked much flavor, save the aftertaste in the red sauce (which had a hint of dish soap...not sure what was going on with that). The three meals later arrived. The pizza was delicious - crust had perfect texture and cheese was flavorful. The rigatoni in pink sand with mushrooms and sausage was fabulous. The sauce was very flavorful, and the pasta was al dente. The disappointment was the lasagne. The noodles were limp, clearly overcooked. There was ample meat, but it didn't have much flavor, and there was almost no cheese - only a super thin layer of ricotta. On top of that, the tomato sauce had the same aftertaste as the sauce that was on the meatball appetizer. When we got the tab, not only were we charged for the water, which at least the stared on the menu, no matter the font size. We were also charged $5 for the bread and another $1 for the butter. Had I known we were paying for the bread and butter, I would have asked for a non-over baked portion. We have been to very nice, exceptionally formal restaurants and intimate dining experiences. We are happy to pay what is appropriate for excellent food, service, and ambiance. Unfortunately, this place came off as very overrated to us, with hit-or-miss food. On top of that, nickel and diming on things like water and bread seems silly. I understand that it's not easy to stay afloat these days as a small business. And if you need to charge more for good food, do so, but leave standard amenities complimentary. That said, at least the service was good. read more

We were intrigued by their website's claim as "best Italian in SD" -- and they delivered. The beet and greens salad, pomodoro pizza and truffle pasta were delicious. We were greeted with a complimentary small app - fried olives stuffed with chicken, delish! Our server also recommended a perfect wine pairing. The atmosphere is also cozy chic. Would recommend! read more

Nado Republic - Pomodoro pizza, beet and greens salad, truffle pasta, house bread - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Date night... looking for a new restaurant. Hubby Ordered Lasagna was good. **** I ordered Pasta Rigatoni Carbonara ** (not flavor) Brussels Sprouts ***** (love it) Burrata Cheese was ok. ** presentation can be better.(Arugula, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette ) Nutella cheese cake **** I may give another try. read more

Epitome of what fine dinning should be splendid food and all around amazing vibes would not go anywhere else for Italian food!

Absolutely my favorite restaurant EVER! They have the BEST service and the best food. I love the drinks and the vibes of the restaurant. I seriously come here every single weekend. This is a MUST TRY place in coronado!!!! My favorite is the spicy margarita and the picante pizza. Truly the most hospitable place and the service is unbeatable. Nado is a place special to me and I would recommend anyone this place. It is not just food but an amazing experience. read more

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The best place to come visit when you have a night in Coronado. Absolute gem of Coronado and great walking distance to everything else. Great drinks and great food. Everyone is so friendly. Highly highly recommend. read more

Nado Republic - Strawberry chili mule - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

The worst food I've ever eaten in all of Coronado. The Veal Saltimbocca was unrecognizable. The Tuna Tartare was fishy and I was there on a Saturday night. Yuck! read more

The best dining experience my wife and I had in San Diego! We walked in and we were immediately greeted and sat. The lighting is fantastic and the table lights are adjustable! Our server, Valerio was amazing, knowing exactly when to check in on us and when to let us be. All the food was timed out perfectly and promptly bussed when we were finished. Food was delicious, we had the brussel sprouts, the salmon, the gnocchi (which was easily the best gnocchi I've ever had) and we finished with a super yummy tiramisu. Overall a fabulous experience and I'll be back every time I'm in San Diego! read more

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

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We visited Nado Republic and were delighted with our experience! The atmosphere, the character, the wait staff, everything was great! They recommended their lasagna and we could not have been more pleased! Great food, great restaurant, great choice! read more

We went to this restaurant and I had the lasagna and My Husband had the raviolis. The food was good and the service was very good as well. Atmosphere is quaint and cute. However, I do think they need to improve their Apperal spritz. I think they need to have a better balance as it tasted weak. read more

Nado Republic - Aperol spritz - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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Came in for a drink, saw the food. Couldn't resistant ended up here 3 days for food and drinks. Good time! Great service! Amazing food! read more

Lovely outdoor setup with "living room" like decor (Persian rugs, fake chimney, unmatched chairs and tables, fake plants) to eat homey Italian dishes. The pasta is perfectly cooked "al dente" and the servers are efficient while showing off an Italian accent. read more

Nado Republic - Saccottini Parmigiano & Truffle - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Really good food. The pasta is delicious. Attentive service. Cute decor. A bit pricy, but worth it. A couple blocks from the Del and the beach. We'll be back! read more

It was good but nothing magical. I got the truffle pasta and lemon cake and together it was $46! Both were good (the pasta needed salt and the cake was just okay) but I guess I expected a bigger portion size or something special for the price, especially with the good reviews. I was surprised by how tiny the portion was for almost $50. I was still hungry and ordered more food afterwards. Expensive night :/ read more

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The pastas were really good. Fresh and authentic in flavor. Good place for people with dogs. The service was really great.

Delicious! Really enjoyed the food and service here. Gorgonzola salad, rustic bread, pasta with crispy prosciutto, and the special holiday lasagna with pumpkin cream, bechamel, and sausage. All excellent! Paired with an excellent glass of inexpensive Negroamaro Puglia wine. This was our Thanksgiving dinner and we loved it and great service too. Make sure you understand that you are pay for the bottled water too...that part is a little pushy. read more

We have been there twice in a week's time as first time visitors to Coronado for the winter. The owner chef, Giorgio, from Rome and the bartender, David who greeted us on our first night there were very welcoming in a genuine way. The Roman style food is fantastic; the place is quirky and very comfortable to hang out in with music that seems oddly out of place, but it works! It's a wonderful place for an authentic Roman style, Italian meal made by folks who are obviously passionate about what they do and who work very hard to please their customers. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Will definitely go back on our next trip to Coronado.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! The food, the service, and the overall vibe of this place exceeded our expectations. We were just in town for one night for a birthday and chose to have dinner here. Safe to say it was the best decision!! Amazing food & and a special birthday celebration from the staff. Thank you guys so much for making it so special. We will definitely be back!! read more

Amazing food and Service. Negroni and Mezcals are on point. We had meatball, potato croquettes, Gnocchi, and Rigaton. By far the best tasting Italian food in San Diego, would highly recommend to everyone. Parking lot accessible. Staff are very friendly and attentive, Giorgio and Sandro made sure our experience was the best. Highly recommended. read more

Nado Republic - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Excellent and authentic Italian dishes in a comfortable and intimate setting. Prices are fair to high but the quality of food is on par with pasta made from scratch. Pizza was well executed with a fantastic crust and the cacio pepe ravioli was delish but I want more! read more

Came here for Happy Hour Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs 4-5:30 Fri, Sat, 2:30-5:30 9pm to close daily Closed mondays All beers (tap or bottle) are $5, i got a Coronado Orange ave. Wit, it was very light and refreshing and had a nice orange flavor. We shared a margherita pizza ($8 HH), Tortellini with butter and sage ($11), and Gnocchi bolognaise ($12). They serve their pizza with either a fried dough (Fritta) or the more traditional oven roasted (in pala). We got the Margherita in pala which had a slightly thicker crust that your typical napolatyano style pizza, but i liked the balance of chew and crunch to it. Both pastas were good, but i think i liked that tortellini with butter and sage a little more. I liked the pieces of fried sage. The gnocchi were good, i've had gnocchi that were softer and more delicate, but by no means were they hard and dense. I'd still order them again. The menu is a bit limited but the food is good, and what i like most is the chill atmosphere. It has a very inside/outside feel to it. Though we sat outside, there was a couch and a lamp which made you feel like you were inside. There is also inside seating, which also has a very homey feel to it like you're at someones house. Nado Republic is run by the same owner as Nado Gelato which shares the same parking lot and is literally just 15 feet away across the drive way, its a perfect place to end your meal with a scoop of gelato, and is probably one of my top 3 places for gelato in SD. read more

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Food was amazing! Had a pasta dish, Caesar salad and the veggie pizza option. Everything was very rich (cheese!!), and cooked to order. Servers were all from Italy and gave a very authentic experience. read more

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My wife and I love this location. We always go to Nado when we are craving Italian for dinner. Friendly staff. Sitting indoor or outdoor you still get great service and the food is amazing. Great selection of adults drinks and the burrata is our favorite appetizer. read more

Nado Republic - Wifey loves the pasta! - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Nado Republic is a charming little restaurant on Coronado. Walking in, you have the classic black and white checkered flooring and purposefully mismatching dining chairs to make you feel like you're at grandma's house. There is an indoor dining room and also a sheltered patio area. I felt comfortable right away and the service was friendly and attentive. Happy hour lasts until 5:30, so we were fortunate to arrive at the right time. On the happy hour menu, there are select wines for $8 and a small selection of draft beers (only 4 options and unfortunately I didn't see a stout or porter) for $5. The margherita pizza was also slightly discounted during happy hour. The pizza is either classic or fried. From the description given by our waiter that the fried pizza has a heftier crust, we selected the classic one. We also ordered the butter and sage tortellini and gnocchi bolognaise off the regular menu. All of our dishes came out roughly the same time. On the pizza, although the crust is thick, it was nice and crunchy even though the toppings were super cheesy and the tomato sauce slightly runny - which impressed me. I did think the basil could have been distributed a little more evenly though. Gnocchis usually are hit or miss for me. This one had a flavorful, savory bolognaise sauce and the texture at least was not rubbery, although I did get a bit irritated that it was a sticky chewy texture. I liked the tortellini the best. The meat that was stuffed in there was so good and the fried sage gave the whole dish a great flavor. It was also a beautiful plate with the multi colored pasta. Grab a gelato off their dessert menu, or if you're up for a short walk, you can go next door to get the same thing (same owner). read more

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This was my $40 salmon folks. 9 twigs of asparagus. Some lemon and butter. Worth $40? Absolutely not. Let's start talking about the excessively Jacked up prices... read more

Nado Republic - Grilled Salmon - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Very cute place to enjoy a meal with great company. My party and I dined in their patio due to covid, but it was very nice, the atmosphere is set just right and it's very aesthetically pleasing. I enjoyed my meal, however most of my party did not enjoy theirs or their alcoholic beverages. They were not made as they are used to having them and when they voiced that to the waitress, a person who may have been the owner or maybe management came by table to explain he had traveled to Cuba and knew how to make a mojito in a rather arrogant demeanor. He did take the drink back and bring another one, but still was not great. Overall I would definitely return and give them another chance, after all my meal was great! read more

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Not busy at Lunch with the full menu at 20% off. Will go back to winter hours soon, but worth the trip 8.18.20 update. Just had a lovely dinner there. The food is just as good, the service just as friendly and precise. Justine was a great server. They have negotiated the COVID restrictions well, and their outdoor seating works well. Sandro and his team do a great job, and really make an effort to know you. Top marks all around. read more

Nado Republic - Armonia di sapori and Caesar. So good! - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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Super cool atmosphere and fun vibe. Not a huge restaurant so I would recommend making a reservation. Started off with the calamari which is good but not a huge portion. Loved the pasta not too heavy and great flavor. Would definitely go back and sit at the bar. Recommend you give it a try if you are in the area! read more

Nado Republic - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

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This place was a vibe. Customer service food ambiance . It was so nice. We had fun. Got some kiwi spritz and some got the strawberry mojito. Everyone loved the drinks. The food (though small plate) was still delicious. I really wanted a lasagna but they didn't have anymore so I had the bolognese. I want to go back for the lasagna. Everything was so delicious. Almost everyone finished their meal. We loved everything about it. We didn't have any trouble finding street parking. We did make a reservation so I'm not sure what the normal wait is without a reservation. We had a birthday celebration and they celebrated her so well. It was pretty awesome. Probably the best place I've tried in a while. I highly recommend checking it out. I'm definitely going back. read more

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They had everything cleaned up and all chairs gone at 8:35pm. They wouldn't serve food. Very uninviting.

Food was really good, drinks were great, amazing staff & service were the icing on the cake. My husband and I ordered the Rigatoni Boscaiola and the Pesto Genovese for our entrees. Both were delicious!! However, the star of the show was the ricotta cake. It was devine; so light and perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend this place for a date night or a chill dinner with friends. read more

Very disappointing meal. The waitress was very nice and enthusiastic about the food, but unfortunately it fell short. We ordered the fried zucchini blossoms, Caesar salad, mushroom and sausage pizza and cacio y pepe ravioli. The zucchini blossoms tasted like huge fried hush puppies - all breading. The Caesar salad was below average. The pizza crust was dense, burnt and hard on the edges and had a very strong low-grade olive oil flavor. The cacio y pepe was gummy and not worth the calories. The restaurant decor was a mismatch of tropical/italian/Mexican with strangely ornate accessories. The music was sometimes chill lounge, but then would change to super loud 70's disco or rap. I would give this restaurant a pass. read more

We found this restaurant on open table when looking for an available reservation for a group of 10. They seated us very quickly and were very accommodating for kids. The atmosphere is very cute and well thought out. There were heaters out on the patio that keeps us warm and cozy while in the open air. The food was amazing!! The lasagna, rigatoni, and fussily prosciutto were all 5 stars. We also got the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and those where delicious. For dessert we got the tiramisu and it was equally as delightful. Overall great experience and would highly recommend. read more

Nado Republic - Fusilli Prosciutto - Wine Bars Near Me - Coronado, California

Can't review because when we got there on a Friday night at 10:15pm, they were closing and would not seat us. Yelp says open to 11pm, but they apparently close early if it's not busy. Skip it. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!!! Such fresh quality ingredients! I almost didn't want to write this review because I don't want this hidden gem to become popular. But they deserve the praise! My favorites are the meatballs (made fresh and the sauce is perfect!), the arugula strawberry salad (drool), the brussel spouts (crispy and lemony) and the pizza (not too thick, not too thin and crispy yummy crust). Every single time I am in Coronado, I will eat here. Every time. And maybe more than once ;) read more