I can't figure out what is going on with Nazzaros. They have always had good food, but for the past year-ish they have really gone down. We were there last night with a group of 12. Had the best waitress we've ever had "MILLY" she was fantastic. She was the only waitress there last night. One of our group never got his meal and had to leave early. Milly was very apologetic and upset - but the manager never walked over to speak to our group about the mishap. There were only a total of 8 other customers - no one at the bar at this time. If you don't want to be in the restaurant business --- close. If you want to be in the restaurant business then treat your customers with the respect and courtesy that people want when they are dining out. read more

The place was quiet if you like that. My partner and I went around 6:15 on a Monday. Service was solid and quick which was partly due to us being one of 4 parties in the building. Appetizers Calimari Fried Mozzarella I wish we wouldn't have ordered the calimari. The fried mozz was enough of an appetizer for 4-5 people, especially when you consider that bread comes with it as well. Entree Bolognese Great dish with a portion for 2. My partner got the snapper with a lemon sauce that he said was awesome. We enjoyed our time. read more

I could not wait to get back to this restaurant. It is fabulous. I started with the Caprese salad and went to the Tuscan shrimp. Extremely tasty and so very delicate. I finished with a gelato, which was delicious. The service was excellent, although I was not informed of the specials. The ambiance was true to form for an upscale Italian eatery. And when I say upscale, I don't mean price. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who has a love for high quality food and not over priced. Quiet and gratifying.. I will once again look forward to the next time. Also the portions are very generous. read more

Food was ok service was horrible. I know it's a tough labor market but management failed to ensure the basics of service. We are too busy is no excuse. Avoid this restaurant not worth the $ read more

Wanted a good Italian meal before heading out from St. Simon's tomorrow and Nazzaro's popped up on the radar. Made reservations and was looking forward to a good meal. Arrived on time and was pretty quickly seated but place is your usual strip mall environment. Probably was ten minutes before anyone stopped by our table. We ordered drinks which came rather quickly along with bread and oil, maybe the best thing I ate tonight, and placed our dinner order. We waited.... and waited.... and after 45 minutes of not even seeing our waitress or even getting our salads, we asked the hostess what was going on. She went and found our waitress who came to the table saying the kitchen said not to bring them out yet. Huh?!? Was another ten minutes before we got the salads, over an hour down just to reach this point. Didn't feel like finding another place to eat, but came close. Meals finally came and presentation was okay, not great, but after over an hour we expected it to look like Gordan Ramsay prepared it. Not so lucky, looked rushed and just plopped on the plates. Chicken Picata was okay, but my Shrimp Provencale was bland. Shrimp tasted like they were frozen shrimp, boiled and served with no seasoning at all. Noodles were also bland, didn't get much down. Size was good, but nothing to write home about and was there for well over 1-1/2 hours. Now as far as the environment, this is definitely a local's hangout. An older crowd but regardless of that, they all knew each other and seemed to not be there to eat but to socialize.... LOUDLY. A non-stop barrage of LOUD chatter made it less than comforting, and I literally mean non-stop. I think we knew the local news about people as much as anyone as there was no volume control on the customers. Couldn't wait to exit and we'll be back to St. Simon's but we won't be back to Nazzaro's. read more

Nazzaro's Italian Cuisine - Italian Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

Enjoyed a great Italian dinner here, appetizers ere delicious - stuffed mushrooms and lobster raviolis- the offered delicious sounding specials - snapper and salmon, although we opted for the lasagne and shrimp diablo and were very happy with our choices- Their sauces are top notch! Service was amazing! Hailey remembered us from a visit a month ago :) which was nice - and the desserts are to die for! Hahaha Love the atmosphere- linen table cloths, and a full bar. Very quaint place for dinner celebrations and time with friends too! read more

First time here for my bday and Ms. Robin made it really special for me. The Service was on point including the host and bartender. The food was great from drinks to appetizer to dessert! I highly recommend this place and Ms. Robin as your server! She was extremely sweet! And I'm definitely coming back =) read more

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The food was amazing and the server was attentive without being over bearing. Everyone at my table was incredibly happy with what they ordered. The vegetables were all very fresh as was the seafood. read more

I had a wonderful time at dinner with my mom and grandmother! We went during Valentine's Day weekend but even with no reservation they let us sit at the bar. The bartender was so kind and there was a great wine selection. Every bit of food that I had was served hot and tasted fresh! The lobster ravioli and risotto balls were our appetizers and the shrimp scampi entree was excellent! The lighting wasn't too harsh so it was a nice romantic environment. I can't wait to go back read more

This is our new favorite restaurant on St. Simon's Island! Carlos, our waiter, was exceptional. The Eggplant Parmigiana (my go-to Italian dish) was delicious and my husband said the lasagna was one of the best he's ever had. I had the house red which resulted in a second glass. Overall a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended. read more

This is the second version of my chicken piccata. My previous three visits have been great. Something major has changed . Manager is still great. Obviously, chef is NOT. read more

Nazzaro's Italian Cuisine - "Chicken piccatta"! Nope. - Italian Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

Triple tail fish was mush We had to choke food down Server was nice Kitchen was rude and should be fired Will not return ever read more

Amazing food and great service!! My friends and I raved all weekend about how much we loved our meal.

The food is ok , but not much of a real Italian flavor thou. The bread they serve must come from Winn Dixie because it's tasteless and the butter the same has a funny taste to it. read more

Stopped in for dinner, waiting at the hostess stand for about 10 minutes before anyone came to greet us, only to tell us they had no open tables for 2. read more

The food is terrific but sit at the bar at your own risk. One bartender (Linda) is a true professional. Otherwise, mediocrity is a hurdle too high. Then there is the politics, which is loud, constant and threatening. If you are a fan of OAN or Newsmax, you are right at home. Fox News viewers are considered Communist. When brought to the attention of the hostess, the response is, "oh, I know ... you just have to tune it out". read more

We had the chance to enjoy a meal there while visiting the island. It was great and the service was as well. Highly recommend trying it.

An authentic Italian with incredible entrees and appetizers. I had the Georgia Shrimp Limone and steak Bruschetta . I also ordered the spinach risotto which was to die for! The tiramisu and key lime pie desserts are not to be missed, try both! My dinner companions loved their redfish. I would definitely return if I lived in the area. And now there's another reason to plan a weekend getaway in the St. Simon area. read more

Don't let the bread bug you!!! My wife and I opted to eat here while on vacation. The hostess was put off when we walked in because we didn't have reservations even though the place was at least half empty and remained so the whole time we were there. Once seated, the server was more friendly but when we got "fresh" bread there was a BUG lying under it. We quietly sent it back. We received a quick apology from the server and nothing more. The food was ok. I didn't have the best appetite after being served buggy food. There were many ways the experience could have been handled better none of which the restaurant chose to take... My advice is to avoid Nazzaro's and their bug infested bread. read more

So disappointing. Salads had been refrigerated so long prior to serving that the lettuce was almost frozen. Salad dressing had absolutely no flavor and our entrees were tasteless. Fettuccine Alfredo was watery and had absolutely no flavor. I've had better from frozen food section at Kroger. Something is going on with this restaurant because it used to be delicious. Will certainly never return! read more

This place was pretty average. But beware, this place is heavy on the garlic- it took me days to get the flavor out of my mouth. I started with the caesar salad which was heavily dressed (I'd ask for the dressing on the side). My Alfredo was just okay, I hate to say it but Olive Garden may have better flavor. However, the waitstaff was very nice here and based on other options in the area, this is probably your best bet for italian food. read more

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Amazing food and service! There were 4 of us and we all LOVED the food and attention to detail. Our server was fantastic! Thanks for a fun night! #GirlsTripDining read more

I had veal Piccata. The veal was so tough had trouble cutting with a knife. Very disappointing! read more

Nazzaro's is a great little Italian restaurant on the Island that offers a nice romantic atmosphere when dining with you significant other, as well as a nice open family atmosphere when the kids are present. The food at Nazzaro's is great, authentic Italian prepared fresh daily. Last time we were there we shared the eggplant parm and the ramano crusted chicken; both were excellent dishes and we had plenty left to bring home for lunch the next day. The waitstaff was super friendly and efficient. read more

Walked in at 6:15 to a completely empty restaurant and were told that we (two adults, one child) would not be able to be sat until nearly 8pm. The hostess looked us up and down and was snooty as heck, as if we weren't good enough to eat in their restaurant. We waited in the lot outside for twenty minutes looking for another restaurant to visit and that time LITERALLY ZERO other customers entered Nazzaros. we finally settled on Tramici and when we arrived they were ACTUALLY slammed and still sat us within 15 minutes. Have lived on St. Simons for three years now and NEVER felt so judged at a restaurant. would give zero stars if possible. read more

Been about 12 Years or So since Our last Visit. Decor had Changed. Old Decor seemed more Italian flavored. Food, and Service were Excellent. Will Be going back Soon! read more

Our first time to try Nazzaro's on our trips to SSI. We ordered take out and were not disappointed. The portions were nice and the food well prepared, seasoned and hot. We got a mozzarella cheese starter (Encorozza) that was an interesting and very tasty take on "fried cheese", much more appealing than cheese sticks! Also we had a Chicken Parm, Antipasti (as a main course), Romano encrusted Chicken, Shrimp fra Diablo and really good Crème Brûlée. Our only disappointment was in not asking about the specials.... There was a triple tail dish and shrimp sauté that several of us would love to have tried. On pickup, the hostess was welcoming and accommodating. It appears their small bar does a pretty good business and enjoyed a steady flow of customers. So, take out was very good, service and food wise. Dining in looked to be a nice option with the proviso that Nazzaro's doesn't look like a "hopping" place but a nice quiet dining spot. read more

Delicious! The real deal. Authentic Italian dishes, awesome service. We loved our waitress Emily. The caprese salad was delicious. Loved the chicken piccata and fettuccini Alfredo with grilled chicken. Heard about it on Trip Advisor and so glad we tried it. Highly recommend. read more

Great Italian on SSI. You could easily be in any good red sauce joint in New Jersey - very fresh, tasty and great service. Enjoy!

Used to go here often about 5 years ago and it was great. Went tonight and significantly disappointed. Both my wife and I thought the food was not good. The only good part of the meal was the salad dressing. I will never return to eat here again. It is a shame to see a once great establishment turn into a very poor one. read more

My favorite Italian on the island. Wonderful fish specials, often with risotto. They have gluten free pasta that they'll substitute in some of the dishes (but sadly, not the ravioli or lasagna). Never had a bad meal there. Ever. read more

Had a great dinner lastnight. Bruschetta with steak and blue cheese topping, the bread and olive oil is amazing, Lemon Drop from the bar, so good! Wait staff was very friendly and food was amazing! read more

wonderful fresh food! great Italian food. good service! I highly recommend this restaurant. it may be #1 for me in SSI. My other favorite is Georgia Sea Grill. I'm a local so I have dined at all the local restaurants. read more

3 because food was good. But we waiting over an hour for our food. Then the server was nice but barely came over too check on us. ALSO the house salad was sour for some reason. The cheesy ravioli appetizer was too crispy the cheese was barely there. so the ratio was off. Don't come here if you have a large appetite. You will be waiting. Even if you have a reservation. 3/5 because the capellini saved the whole meal. read more

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and waitress! We got the garlic bread as an appetizer and it was great, I also got a veal soup (not on the menu but definitely ask for it!) and it had an amazing flavor. For my main dish I ordered spaghetti and meatballs which was a simple but great choice. The rest of our group got the special and we all left very satisfied and full! Definitely will be coming back. Also great sweet tea (which is important to me :)) read more

FYI, ((((DO NOT GET THE CALAMARI))))) it is nasty.. the calamari breading was sandy, no flavor at ALL.. So, if you like Calamari don't get them from here.. get them from Georgia sea grill or another restaurant!!! read more

My parents told me about their experience at Nazzaro's several months ago. They go at least once a month and rave about it until they return. My husband and I decided to try it out, and last night was our first visit. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was lovely. We ordered the flatbread appetizer and 2 cocktails and received them promptly. We ordered the special (Georgia Shrimp with penne) and Romano Encrusted Chicken. Both were absolute perfection. We left happy and full, and we are excited to return again. The ticket was a little pricey, but you honestly can't beat the food, service, and atmosphere. Totally worth it! read more

Not sure what is happening with Nazzaro's but we have eaten here many times and it's always been the best meal of our time on the island. Last night the food was just mediocre. The service was clearly stressed. Our server said they were very short of staff and clearly something is going on in the kitchen as well. We will try again as we don't want to give up on our favorite spot. Hoping they can get it together. read more

My first time visiting Nazzaro's since relocating to SSI. Really great spot. Food was fantastic. Nice chill atmosphere. Paul the bartender makes an outstanding martini with just the right amount of vermouth. Friendly other guests dining to make for good conversation. Thank you to the team at Nazzaro's for a really nice time! read more

The food was fine, if not over-salted. Unoriginal Italian food options are presented with mediocre and overpriced wine. If you crave pasta, nazzaros has 17 dishes that feature linguini. If you crave seafood, Nazzaros has the bottom off the local seafood barrel. The reason this mediocre restaurant got 2 stars instead of 3 is the terrible bar service. The veteran bartender does not know how to make simple cocktails, and is rude to anyone who asks. As my grandmother used to say, it's one thing to be fat and stupid, its another to be fat, stupid and rude. Nazzaros should evaluate the failed talent they have in the bar and bring someone in who wasn't fired from other local restaurants. read more