Il Nido

First time dining here and it was truly exceptional. The charred clams appetizer is a must try! Their pasta is noticeably made fresh in-house. Both our desserts were delicious. We will definitely be returning!

This is an amazing Italian restaurant. They pride themselves on their organic and fresh menu. They are constantly updating their menu so that it fits the season. Every bite of food was out of this world. We enjoyed the meatballs, crab tortellini, scallops, sea bass and the fillet. For dessert we enjoyed the pistachio cake and cheesecake. Cocktails were tasty and well balanced. We can’t wait to come back again soon!!

Wish I could leave 100 stars. This restaurant superseded my expectations. Our server was James and he was attentive, professional, knowledgeable, quick etc. the foot was all hot and delicious. The homemade pasta was delicious. The cheesecake was unbelievable. I’ve been to MANY Italian restaurants in the area and Il Nido was by far the best. I will be back and I will request James each time.

Absolutely amazing service, food, and staff. I traveled from North NJ because I heard the food was great and it did not disappoint. At no point in the night was my water glass empty, silverware was always changed in between courses, etc. To me, this shows the staff is professional and well versed in fine dining etiquette. The food was out of this world. Easily the best chicken I have ever had. Arancini had spaghetti in it, instead of rice which was so unique and original. Squid ink cavatelli and Spicy rigatoni pasta was amazing. Cheesecake dessert was perfection. Manager came out and spoke with us and was so sweet. We will absolutely be back!

We had dinner with friends the other night. We sat inside by the kitchen. It was very cozy and comfortable Everyone liked their meals. We had an amazing grilled octopus appetizer and few other delicious apps. The main courses impeccable. The Dessert 👍👍👍
The staff was amazing great service!
Thank you again guys. Keep it up!!

Everything here was delicious. What a GEM of a restaurant. Heard about it for a while now but this was my first time here and it will not be my last. Started my meal with a salad and the Steak and cheese crostino. The crostino was superb. Rich flavor in every bite. My wife ordered the Halibut, which was delicious. I ordered the 30 dua aged porterhouse and it was BY FAR the best steak I have tried in Monmouth County! Perfectly cooked and cut. Well plated too and presented at just the right temperature. Full of flavor and perfect char. Excellent steak! Finished the night with a strawberry shortcake which was out of this world. Extremely impressed with all the flavor in every dish. One suggestion would be to PLEASE get more pork-free and shellfish-free options on the menu to make this a spot that you can come back to multiple times if you don't eat pork or shellfish. I was surprised that the Wagyu Meatballs had pork in them as I would have imagined a dish called Wagyu to be beef. I would also highly recommend adding a sea bass to the menu as I can only imagine how delicious this place can make that fish. Excellent culinary experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area or thinking of coming here. You will not be disappointed!

il Nido was a dream! Phenomenal service, food, and atmosphere. My husband and I were the first ones there so we definitely got to soak in the ambiance. For appetizers we ordered the wagu meatballs, squash flower (special) and the grilled octopus. It was all delicious and intentional. For our entrees my husband ordered the filet mignon and I had the cicao de peppe with truffle. Both dntress were ridiculously delicious. Every bite is flavored. The filet was charred... seasoned to perfection and tender! My pasta was cooked perfectly and the flavors were peppery, salty, earthy, just heavenly! For dessert we did the banana bread. Perfect way to end the dinner. Cocktails we had were Island Time & Pink Lady. Both drinks made great, however Pink Lady was elite! We spent $300 and feel it was well worth it. We'll be back and plan on bringing the family!

One of my favorites places in area! Always fresh organic delicious ingredients! Their staff members are amazing! Thank you to Adonnay and El ! They always making our evening even more enjoyable! Can’t even choose what to recommend from the menu! Their menu changes pretty often! So every time you will have a new food experience !

The food and service was great. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for high quality food and service. The pasta dishes was just right, the aged ribeye was medium rare as we like it and the wagu short rib was the star of the night. Don’t forget the dessert, blood orange panna cotta with honey comb is a must try if you like the taste of sweet and citrusy. We will return to try the other dishes.

First Italian meal since returning from Italy and totally wowed us. The service was very professional yet warm. Food was exceptional and obviously made with great care. Everything from the bread to dessert was delicious. Il Nido is in a strip mall on Rt 9 and way too easy to miss but I’m telling you, you are doing yourself a disservice by not going. Excellent, enthusiastically recommend.

Wanted to try this place for a while but never managed to fit my schedule. Finally tried it and boy it was good. The experience from beginning to end was just perfect. Loved all the paintings in the restaurant, and the decorations felt like you were in a restaurant in Italy. Great service, great food and nice background on everything from ingredients to food. Everything was organic, fresh and delivered very quickly. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente with flour imported from Sicily and made fresh in the restaurant. The ricotta was also made at the restaurant and it was perfectly fresh. The gnocchi was great just perfect and the dessert was next level good. Even the cocktails felt fresh and unique. Will definitely come back!

We had dinner with friends on Saturday nights. We sat outside on the patio. It was very cozy and comfortable because of the heating unit. Everyone liked their meals. We had an amazing grilled octopus appetizer and few others. For main meal, mushroom lasagna was the star. Service was great and we would definitely come back when in the area.

One of the best meals we have had since being in Italy. My husband and I are originally from manhattan and have traveled to many countries. We feel we have tried some of the worlds best food and this absolutely ranks up there. The services was incredible and the food was all impeccable. Highly recommended 10/10.

Was there for a surprise b-day. The service was great and very welcoming! Good was great!

Every aspect of the experience from the food to our waitress Erica was outstanding during our visit.

The menu offers unique dishes, and every one we ordered was delicious ( pictures attached ).

During our meal you could see the owner checking on the kitchen and tables… you can tell this is a restaurant that cares about every detail from the top down

Il Nido is a must try - we will be back and cannot wait.

Excellent service, delicious menu, and a wonderful local spot tucked away along Rt 9. We have driven by here for years now and had several people recommend Il Nido. The pastas with mushrooms was so good that we wanted to soak up the broth with bread. A cozy and romantic dining room. Will definitely return.

Great Italian food with fine cocktail options. The ambience needs special mention along with staff. Appetizers, main course and dessert were excellent. I celebrated my birthday dinner with my family. It was worth it.

Another incredible experience tonight at our favorite restaurant. Our server El once again gave us the best service. His recommendations are amazing, and he truly makes you feel like you’re dining with a friend. Food and drink quality was top notch as always, can’t wait to be back in a couple weeks. Thank you again El and staff once again!

This is my no.1 place to eat. I have eaten here several times. It never disappoints, Every time we eat here I find a new favorite entree. This time it was the black spaghetti with lobster. Anything you eat at this restaurant is prepared with the best ingredients and expertise. This is where you take people that you really love and want to impress. ♡

The atmosphere is really beautiful and peaceful and nice separation between tables. The decor suits the theme perfectly. Food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Pork chop was outstanding. Pasta was clearly unique and delicious. Service was outstanding. David was our server he did a great job. Constantly checking on us but not interrupting. The music was light and classic. You can see inside the kitchen which was very clean and roomy. It was a great experience. Chairs are very comfy. Water was always topped off. The olive oil and bread was delicious also on the table. If any critique at all it would be that the papardelle with oxtail was slightly too salty. Other than that everything was perfect. We will certainly go back.