The filet special on the weekend rivals every other steak in town. Portions are large; I recommend splitting entrees when you can. If you order takeout your container will be packed to the brim. The lunch buffet is also a very good deal. read more

Ate here on our way to Memphis from Gulf Shores Alabama. Was craving pasta and Tupelo was a major city on the map when looking for places to stop. I googled restaurants in Tupelo and Nautical Whimsey was the first restaurant that popped up. We didn't end up getting there until 7:40 and there was still a decent amount of people dining in but we were able to be seated right away. After reading reviews about there portion sizes being huge and not wanting left overs while travel, my husband and I decided to split the appetizer of cheesy bread and the entree of fettuccine Alfredo. We both left STUFFED! The atmosphere, staff, and food was EXCELLENT! read more

Great food and great portions! We try to visit Whimsy as often as we can. One of our favorites in Tupelo.

I am very upset with my experience with nautical Whimsey. I had a reservation for 15 people. We showed up one hour early the day of the reservation and on the door it said they were closed due to plumbing but they never notified me. So TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! read more

We came maybe once or twice before. But, beware because they're bad to go on vacation right during the middle of summer. The top part is VERY loud!! I think they do live music not sure though, it's been a while. They give HUGE portions of food. Pizza was all you could ask for. They have an underground part I believe not sure though. Very nice service. Spaghetti is excellent as well. Quick and delicious. read more

So first of all, our server was super rude. Rolled her eyes and clearly did not want to be there. When I asked for a recommendation about a salad she gave me a snarky answer. The raviolis tasted like frozen pizza rolls and the Caesar salad had mozzarella on it. And what respectable Italian restaurant doesn't serve fresh bread automatically and not charge extra? Come on. The lasagna was huge and so full of cheese it was unrecognizable as a lasagna. The building is so cute and the location seems great. You can do better. read more

For starters, the Italian menu is great on its own. Absolutely delicious. But head to Nautical Whimsey on the weekend. Their filet/baked potato combo is easily the best thing to eat in Tupelo. The steak explodes with flavor, is juicy, and demands a second, third, fourth bite. And the baked potato, which you can get with crawfish cream sauce or Alfredo sauce, is the definition of a decadent side. read more

I would not recommend this place, the food is mediocre and overpriced for what it is and presentation is pretty lazy. I ordered the Alfredo pasta with steak with a glass of wine. The wine was served in a Dixie cup and was a smaller serving than most normal restaurants ( but for same price) the plate was so loaded that the tasteless Alfredo sauce was dripping off the plate. The pasta was a mix of tough and mushy ( been simmering in a pot for a few hours) the steak was some weird mystery meat that you would find at McDonald's. The waitress was kind enough to remove my order, however the manager insisted ( with an attitude) I pay for the overpriced mystery meat because I attempted to eat 2 of 6 pieces. Honestly this place makes Olive Garden look good. read more

The food here is good IF you can ever catch it when they are open. I've been 3 times in the past 2 months when they showed open online but were closed. Twice at night and once during the day on Saturday. I would like to know what their actually hours are. read more

Came here from Georgia and family said this was the place to go. Unfortunately that was not the case for us. I usually don't mind paying for good food however, this food was flavorless. The fettuccine Alfredo tasted bland, there was no garlic taste or flavor at all. The chicken we paid 3.00 dollars extra for on each plate was basically boiled, tasteless & tough. The fried cheese and ravioli are decent and the staff is nice but we were very disappointed. That was $50 wasted. read more

We stopped here as we passed through Tupelo. I was first attracted to the wonderful decor-dark wood tables and light fabrics. We could see the chef (and owner) busy in the kitchen. Our first treat was a complimentary serving of fresh warm bread and marinara sauce. I am very fussy about sauce and I will tell you this is the best I have ever had. We then decided to get the Italian Nachos. Who would have thought! Delicious, more marinara and other fresh ingredients. The chef/owner also bought us out a bruschetta sample just because! Our main dish was a baby bella and spinach cream sauce on a bed of fettucini with fried crab balls. YUM! I asked her when I could buy her sauce in a jar and she said she is working on it. Next time I am traveling this area, I will be going back. I have never had a more personable experience and great food at the same time. Don't miss it! read more

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Great food .. Would've given it more stars but the place is really not very clean ..sure could use some scrubbing ! don't look too hard if you're squeamish over cleanliness ...windows are filthy , wine glasses were foggy looking ..all the bottles behind the bar had a laver of dust, all the walls were just filthy! read more

Fantastic. We had the steak that I could cut with a fork only. It was pricey but yet so good !

Everything on the menu looked great. The crab cakes were incredible. We got the crab leg special, with the Italian mashed potatoes. The crab was delicious, because it was crab! But, there was a little spiciness, in the center that added to it. The mashed potatoes were dangerously good. So, glad we stopped in. It was really the wine that drew us in, but the meal and service was great. read more

The gnocchi is one of the best I've had----perfectly prepared! Tasty! My sons ravioli--he ate it all! (A rarity) the portions were huge! The bruschetta was ...different. There's a sweet flavor that seems to overpower the essence of bruschetta's traditional flavors... This will be my gnocchi go to when on the road for sure! read more

First time here back in the summer. It was awesome. Although we didn't know there was a dining room and we had rather been in dining room than in front. The food was incredibly fresh. The portions were crazy big. My husband and I had the Chicken Parmesan and it was amazing! Neither of us could finish, we both ate about half. The service was good, but nobody greeted us when we came in so we weren't sure what to do or where to sit. We will for sure try it again. read more

Nautical Whimsey - Italian Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Came today with wife and daughter. Server was pleasant. My wife had takeout here for a lunch at work. Enjoyed it and wanted us to try. We ordered drinks and the fried cheese appetizer. The appetizer was very good. Sauce I enjoyed especially. No warm bread served with any part of meal as of yet My wife had the stuffed ravioli( which isnt all ravioli stuffed ) with alla vodka sauce. She loved it. My daughter had the shrimp alfredo. She also enjoyed. I HAD THE EGGPLANT PARMESAN. Eggplant was greasy dark brown and watery at bottom of plate. With pasta way over cooked. I was disappointed. Still no bread till my wife asked for me. ( then it was like sliced bread from Kroger's.) AND NO SMALL SIDE OR HOUSE SALAD COMES WITH MEAL. ( IVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY RESTAURANT WITH MOSTLY ITALIAN ON MENU AND AT 15 DOLLARS DOES BREAD AND SALAD NOT COME WITH MEAL. So with that said I really liked the fried cheese app. The sauce delicious. Buy for the price I wasnt overly impressed. As most of you know , who know me I do 3 strikes your out so I will try it again. But the bread issue and salad and price really swayed me. read more

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I'm very torn between 4 and 5 stars but the dessert is what pushed it to five! The service was good, the bruschetta was delicious, I had the gnocchi which was great and nice to know everything is made in house, but the creme brule stole the show! Absolutely amazing and the cheesecake was also great! My only down side is we had a reservation and our table was right across from the bathroom and I just didn't like that. read more

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I love this restaurant. Been going here for years! The owners son went to school with my oldest daughter and she raved about all the yummy food she would send to school to feed them from time to time. Once we tried it we fell in love!!! I'm an Italian food snob! I know good Italian food and this is AMAZING! The lady that owns it is the sweetest most hard working talented cook you will ever meet! I don't know how she does all she does and still makes this mouth watering slap yo moma food! My favs are the lasagna (my moma makes the best but hers is just as good! Don't tell my moma!), the gnocchi, eggplant parm, anything off of the appetizer menu, and her crème brûlée is magnificent! You know it's made by a southern moma because she makes sure no one leaves hungry. You will probably fall into a food coma once you get home. I always have plenty of leftovers for the next day. You can taste the love put into making these dishes. read more

The worst. I've tried this place on more than one occasion and didn't impress either time. Slow service, food I could buy in the freezer at Walmart, expensive tab. Not going back. read more

Not sure what all the hype is about? I ordered Chicken Parmesan and got 3 frozen no fresh breaded chicken tenders and over too cooked spaghetti (you know, when it swells up because it sat in the water too long). I told the server and he said, hmmn . And then walked away...my total bill was close to $100 for 4 people. . Not going back!!! read more

Went for lunch today and it was delicious. We had the meat and cheese platter and split a lasagna and whimsy salad. And we ate it again for dinner tonight!! It's the best lasagna I've ever had and the portions are HUGE. So delicious and the wait staff were great. read more

You can tell when something is homemade.. this place is awesome ! Brady took care of us as if we were royalty and made us feel incredibly special! If you go, make sure you see Brady! read more

The waitress is very nice, but we placed our orders 60+ minutes ago and customers who came in after us have been served their meals and are finished eating. They did bring us a complimentary extra order of fried cheese 35+ minutes ago. Currently, we are waiting for orders. #sodisappointed read more

Nautical Whimsey - Food served at 8:28. Been here since 7 - Italian Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

The food was excellent and the portions were LARGE! Loved the atmosphere. Great service.

The food was awesome I mean worth the money service is the problem there it slow an I mean slow wait for my drink no alcohol by the way a coke took 35 min just get that read more

I like the Whimsey's ambiance. They also give you insane amounts of food. They have a full bar, and sometimes have music. They're downtown, so parking is spotty, and to be honest it's a small place, so when it's busy, you may just have to opt for somewhere else. Other than that, service has always been pleasant, and their fried mozzarella is huge balls of cheese, fried and gooey and so fattening (but worth it.) Mostly Italian inspired food, pasta, some steaks at dinner, and sandwiches. A solid choice. read more

I'm a Californian driving through, so I wasn't sure what I would find in Tupelo. What I found was delicious food, at incredibly low prices (I would have paid at least double in Los Angeles), good wine, and above all, some of the nicest owners you'll ever meet. They care about the business and their customers and it shows, from the decor to the food to the conversation. I don't know when I'll be back in Tupelo, but if I am, I know where I'll be eating and drinking, and I know where I'll tell any friends passing through to spend their money. read more

I went with several others while we were in town on business. I had the Lobster BLT and was not impressed. The Lobster was mock. Other at the table had the Pasta Trio and seemed to like it. Very large portions. Others had the fries ravioli and Chicken Parmesan. Both said theirs was good. Personally I won't be back because I wasn't I Pressed with the sandwich or the service. Very friendly but not very efficient. read more

Wow...I just created a Yelp account while I'm still sitting here to say how amazing the veggie fettuccine alfredo I just had is. The head chef/owner Amanda has created a very easy going and playful atmosphere and wonderful menu. I'm passing through on business and I was not expecting great food. The service was amazing. Great DJ. If I come back I won't go anywhere else to eat. Incredible job everyone. Just wow. I hope my job sends me this way again... read more

Nautical Whimsey - Fettuccine Alfredo with veggies. - Italian Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

I have had dreams about this buffet and my mom and I go as much as we can. The buffet is small, but the food is so delicious and fresh that it doesn't matter. Then again, in most cases the smaller the buffet, the better it is. The area is clean and I love the decorations. The staff is friendly and so kind, and they're pretty kid friendly which is a plus in my book. My one year old enjoys their chicken and dumplings the most. Plus, your glass never stays empty for too long. This is a wonderful place to eat! read more

The buffet they serve during the week is absolutely amazing. Best buffet I've ever been to. Hands down. The service is also great.

We visited the Nautical on a Thursday night. The dinner crowd was good. We started with the cheese and sausage appetizer that my date loved the array cheeses. We had the special Filet Mignon it was cooked to perfection and the side was a huge baked potato with three cheese I thought I was going to have a taste overload. The portions were large. Service was good but a little tight in dining area. They followed all COVID protocols. Big hit for us we will be back again. read more

When in tupelo, you must try this great restaurant. The chef is the owner and I had the opportunity to speak with her yesterday. When you go, beg for the tiramisu! Locals are not aware of this fantastic desert so it's not always available. I promise that it will be your favorite. read more

Great Local Italian option in Tupelo! Good service, good food and large Italian family portion (you will have leftovers) so not too much one could ask for. Don't expect a fancy, high end experience but rather a comfortable local restaurant in a building that has some "character" to call home where the staff will start to recognize you as a repeating customer. My family will be back again. read more

We had our first official #TeamKing office lunch today. The service was super friendly & the buffet was delicious. Great price at $8.00/person. We will be back soon. Side note: I never liked English peas growing up...never, but I really enjoyed the split pea soup with English peas at Nautical Whimsey. Mom would be proud. read more

Nautical Whimsey - Our first Shawn King State Farm Agency lunch. #TeamKing - Italian Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

The front room is large and airy, where the bar is. The back room is smaller, cozy, intimate. You'll get great service and wonderful food in either room. So many tasty options on this menu, I recommend ordering a variety and sharing and passing to optimize this experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

If I could give no stars for this place, I would. I was recommended the bruschetta and the lasagna by the guy working the bar. I travel for work and I go to a lot of local spots looking for great food. I don't even have to have atmosphere. I've had some of the most amazing food at places that look a little sketch. This place is really nice on the inside and super cute. The "bruschetta" was warm, stale, chewy, bread with a slice of white American cheese on it with a little bit of tomato on top. It was the most terrible thing I've ever been served on purpose. Even a drunk person would not eat it. The lasagna was somehow even more gross, unless you like overcooked pasta, hamburger helper, and powdered cheese sauce. I'm not sure why the locals like this food. It's not good at all. Nothing is homemade about it. I've never left a place after two bites of food, paid, and went somewhere else. Don't do it! Save yourselves! read more

Great local pub with surprisingly good Italian food! Wandered into the pub and found a great selection of beers and several wines. I was excecting pub food and was surprised by solid pasta entrés. I settled on the the mufflata super yummy sandwich. Really fresh bread tins of meat i coukd only finish 1/2 since I started with a big side salad that was easily enough for two. A friend had the 3 pasta combo- which was way more than they could finish- great find we will be back! read more

Nautical Whimsey - Italian Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Love Nautical Whimsey; great food, great prices...the bruschetta is one of their many great items...