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    Nyla's Restaurant

    4.6 (100 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Wedge Salad with House Blue Cheese Dressing and Aviation Cocktail
    Erin D.

    I went to Nyla's with my husband to celebrate an anniversary and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is super cozy and the food is delicious. We lucked out with the Early Bird menu - three courses for $25 before 6 pm. The standout dish was the mushroom burgundy chicken. Incredibly satisfying and savory with depth of flavor- perfect for a winter night. The s'mores crème brûlée was also delightful. Our server (Hogan, I think) was excellent and attentive to my gluten allergy. He suggested several dishes that were gluten free and recommended modifications. He was busy making drinks and helping others, but checked on us throughout the night. Our drinks were great too. My husband enjoyed the espresso martini and said it seemed to be high quality. The Aviation cocktail tasted like a sweet tart, but in a good way. We would definitely visit more often if we lived closer, but will keep it in mind when we venture north of downtown. What a great experience!

    Beef stroganoff
    Makenzie B.

    100/10 - food, vibes, service all are top notch! This is not a place you want to miss in the area. The mushroom soup was the best thing I had ever had, I could have had just that as meal. For dinner, I ordered the beef stroganoff and I was not disappointed. It was such a large portion, I couldn't even finish it. My husband ordered a tavern burger, so this is a perfect spot for the picky eaters too :) Our server, hogan, was amazing as well. Kept our drinks full and checked on us regularly. Will definitely be back to try more dishes!

    Mushroom soup ‍
    Madison T.

    If you're in Westfield looking for a fantastic sit out restaurant with a simple yet fantastic menu, Nyla's is your place. This beautiful location had plenty of seating that did not make you feel crammed in. They had a wonderful playlist playing with low lighting that added to the ambiance. The service was quick and phenomenal but the food was truly fantastic! I'm not a fan of mushrooms but the mushroom soup could easily get me back. Our meals featured in the photos were delicious and filling. All meals are made from scratch and you can truly taste it. It was a wonderful experience

    Sea bass, rose water lychee cocktail, steak and lobster for Valentines Day.
    Carolyn W.

    Wednesday at Nyla's? Why not. We went for a late supper. Midweek is a great time to walk in (without a wait or reservation) and have a great meal, experience the great service and atmosphere. We had the amazing mushroom soup. I had the sea bas: a good size portion perfectly prepared. The Rosie Cheeks martini features Glendalough gin. Our take: we are not going to save Nyla's for the weekend!

    Mushroom soup
    Justin P.

    Top notch food. I would bet you would be hard pressed to find better around. All 3 of us were raving about our meals. The mushroom soup amazing. The deviled eggs amazing. The chicken cordon bleu. Amazing! I was told the sea bass was amazing. We travel the country for work and the quality of the food rivals any place we've been. The food did take a while to come out. So just be aware of your In a hurry it might not be the best place. Very friendly and personable staff. The outdoor seating was very nice

    Steak and Gorgonzola bites
    John K.

    Heard good things about this spot. It is certainly a hidden gem in Westfield. It's small, so make a reservation if you are going. They have a nice patio, but we opted for drinkie/snackie at the bar. Hogan, the bartender, was very friendly. The drinks were excellent. The steak/Gorgonzola bites were also excellent. The vin bites were on point. Definitely be back!

    Menu (10/24)
    Katherine A.

    The service was impeccable at Nyla's. We sat at the upstairs bar. Caroline, the bartender and our server, was engaging, interesting and pours a mean martini. She made menu recommendations. The menu is well rounded. We started with the deviled eggs and candied bacon. The bacon is downright addictive. The eggs were fresh and delicious. Dinner comes with mushroom soup or wedge salad. We both had the wedge salad with blue cheese and was refreshing with more delicious bacon. My husband had the Chicken Milanese, which he raved about. The chicken was moist and the caper sauce delightful. The tomato topping on the green beans is delicious. My Sirloin steak was huge with a wonderful buttery sauce. The steak was fairly undercooked for me (rare verses medium rare) so my husband ate most of it. The potato to was huge and a meal in itself. The OG Martini is simple and served in a frosty glass, I love a cold martini. I recommend. The restaurant is in eclectic barn style house. There are two floors and not a lot of tables. Parking has improved greatly with the new parking lot at the end on the street. But don't wear your good heals, as the lot is gravel. Nyla's offers valet parking as well.

    Dulce De Leche Bread Pudding

    Food was indescribably amazing. "Early Bird Special" makes every other restaurant in the vicinity unnoticeable. $25 for a three-course meal before 6pm. We walked in to the restaurant for our reservations on a Friday night, and before we left the table we made reservations for Saturday night.

    Julie M.

    The mushroom soup was piping hot and rich flavor. The goat cheese balls are a MUST!!! I enjoyed the 10 ounce sirloin, but it was a little dry. Not sure what type of heat they use to cook meat but it was rare which i liked, but dry. It was a great atmosphere, and a good dinner. The area is unique, with several restaurants in a row, and you can public park or valet which I liked.

    Mushroom soup
    Stacy Z.

    Amazing! My coworker has been suggesting this place since it opened. We finally went last night. Exceeded expectations! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and nice. The food was perfection. We definitely want the mushroom soup sold in gallons to go!

    Beef stroganoff
    Chance C.

    Great location, very nice, quiet setting. The service was great, very friendly staff. The drinks they offered were unique and quite tasty. The food was good and clearly made to order. We also got the deviled eggs, which were okay. Not the best, I would probably skip them next time. Overall, I encourage you to check this spot out!

    Schárvín W.

    WOW One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in the area. Everything from the character of the architectural design, to the warm cozy cabin feel on the inside. The food has a savory, ' country comfort food feel. EXCELLENT quality....on par with some homemade meals. We had the meatloaf and Wagyu burger. QUALITY meat ...very tasty gravy ...juicy succulent burger. Sam the Bartender / Mixology specialist freestyled two excellent drinks based off of our ' preferred flavor profiles ...she was GREAT. I'm telling you ....this could be a top 3 Indy Restaurant.

    Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
    Jeff P.

    Looking for amazing places to eat and Nyla's was recommended. This did not disappoint, made reservations for inside at the bar it was a beautiful evening asked to swap to outside, no problem. Fantastic setting on a covered patio. Wait staff was fantastic and prompt, made suggestions and answered questions. For starters we had cornbread and crab cakes, cornbread was hot and moist, the cakes were full of meat and teaming with flavor, mushroom soup, buttery deliciousness, moving to dinner I had the 7oz filet which was a fantastic cut of meat and cooked to perfection, my wife had the sea bass , I took a bite and the flavor of that dish was amazing. For dessert we had the bread pudding, would have like to seen more blueberries but it was overall very tasty. Nylas is a fantastic restaurant, clean flavorful dishes perfectly prepared. Parking was easy, valet service was quick, free parking just a half a block away. We will be back. Thanks

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    That's a great picture, Elaina! Thanks for sharing. See you back soon!

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    The service was great and the food was amazing. The mushroom soup is divine. What a gem in Westfield.

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    Absolutely amazing!! Our service was great and the food was delicious. Our favorites were the Mushroom Soup and Chicken Milanese.

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    Thanks for your kind words, Grace — we're glad it hit the spot!

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    Thanks for the feedback, John. I've shared that with the team!

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    Great food and awesome service. You can tell that everything was truly made from scratch.

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    How long does it take to order a dinner?

    Don they offer a kids menu? I didn't see one online.

    Hi Chris! We do offer a kids menu. While not listed online, you can freely ask your server and they will be able to provide you with ample options for your family. Looking forward to having you in!

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    Gringtinos

    Gringtinos

    4.0
    (31 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My youngest son has been obsessed with empanadas ever since he tasted them at an event we attended…read morea while back. So, I decided to take my dear son to Gringtinos to eat some empanadas, because this Latin-ish restaurant has several different varieties on the menu. We sat down, looked at the menu, and my son wanted a cheeseburger, instead. Oh, kids! You gotta love them, right? (Right?) Luckily, Gringtinos has a kids menu that includes a cheeseburger, as well as a quesadilla and boneless wings. My son said that the cheeseburger was the best that he's had in a long time, so there you go. If you want a great kids' cheeseburger, visit Gringtinos. I was there for empanadas, so I got us a few: barbacoa, chicken, ground filet and street corn. We loved all of them, but the ground filet was probably our favorite (it was basically ground beef). We also ordered the yucca fries, which are served with white queso. They were like regular potato fries, but more earthy and dense. One order can feed two or three people -- they're very filling, with an interesting texture. I'm glad I ordered them. The service was OK, but we had to ask for plates, even though the server saw us dripping empanada juice all over our napkins. (It's like, hello! Yes, plates would be good. Bring us plates.) I'm also not a fan of servers not writing down my order, and instead, trying to memorize everything I say. I'm not impressed! It makes me stressed! Please, for the love of everything that's holy, just write down my order. It's truly OK to write things down. I promise. The construction around Gringtinos is murder, but don't fret. There is parking in the back, off of a gravel road. Once you park, enter through the back and you're good to go.

    Aside from the bar, the restaurant wasn't busy. The service was lackluster and inattentive. We…read morewanted to try it because of the reviews praising the food. That was now our experience. We thought the meals tasted very average and were a bit pricy. The staff was nice, but we won't be going back.

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