Nathaniel’s Bistro

Nathaniel’s Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Barbara

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very good food, great selection. Our waiter Emmanuel was very attentive. Great dining experience.
   

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   andrea

   Greater Boston35 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice wait staff and clean restaurant. There was definitely miscommunication about the cost of the bottomless mimosa and a “spicy’ Bloody Mary ended up costing an additional charge. The singer was very good but the price for an egg sandwich with a Bloody Mary was way too much.
   

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   AMY VIP

   Washington DC8 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is really lovely - decor is tasteful and fresh. The waitress was very nice. I was really excited to try the food. Empanadas were fine, the guava one stole the show, but mostly because it was different and interesting. The crust was just fine, nothing special. My lobster risotto wasn't warm enough to eat. Mom did eat her shrimp risotto because she was too hungry to wait for anything else. Matt's short rib was very good - tender and tasty. His polenta at the end of the meal was warmer than my risotto had been when it was first set in front of me. I mentioned it to the waitress who took my meal - I had eaten about a quarter of it - and told me she'd take it off the bill. The cheesecake was very good, and the tiramisu one of the best I've had in the USA. The cappuccino and hot chocolate were lukewarm at best. The bill came and they gave me half off my meal, not the whole thing. I would not go back. Very disappointed because the tiramisu was so good - but you can't have tiramisu with lukewarm cappuccino.
   

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   James

   Rhode Island2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Spanish music was blasting which ruined the dinner. I would have went to a club if I wanted that. The only good thing that came out of it was the server. Definitely will not be returning.
   

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   Mary VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice touch with the complimentary welcome pumpkin soup and drink. Food was excellent. Menu had many different cuisines. The place is well designed with eat in bar and dining room.
   

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   Lauren VIP

   Greater Boston21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   First time dining there. The food was very good and portion sizes were good for the money. They did offer everyone, at that time, a complementary bowl of Felipe’s pumpkin soup. That was nice of them! The service however, def needs work. They did mention to us that they were short staffed, so we were very patient, but I did see that other patrons weren’t happy. They should have made eye contact with people and mentioned the delay or apologized. But it did take a long while for ppl to get their drinks and food. They had ignored us for a long time as well, but we weren’t in a rush. I noticed a few ppl leave before they were even served or spoken to. I don’t even know if the staff noticed or cared. I’ll try it again at some point to see if the sevice is better. The delicious food is worth a second try! May have just been an off night for them-I hope!
   

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   Joan VIP

   Greater Boston46 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on September 27, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Three of us dined. My lamb chops were good although a bit darker than medium rare. My mixed veggies were 90% potatoes which was very disappointing! My partner’s scallops were only fair but his risotto was tasty. Our friend’s mashed potatoes were delicious. The Affogato was very good as was our tiramisu. We did have an excellent server with Caitlyn. She suggested and let me taste a red wine that I did not know and so I ended up ordering a glass. Sangria was tasty. All in all the meal was fair.
   

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   Sondra VIP

   Rhode Island6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great dinner and music! We enjoyed the talent that singing on Friday night and our waitress Catherine was phenomenal. My only complaint is that they didn't have my Jam Jar white wine :( but the Expresso Martinis Catherine served us made up for it. As always I highly recommend!!
   

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   Mikey

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing, they had live music playing which was really good. Great experience, and will definitely go back. Highly recommend this place for dinner
   

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    LAnt VIP

    Rhode Island5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    I cannot say one bad thing about Nathaniel’s. Food always delish, and great service. I have been frequently this restaurant since the second week it opened, and continue to do so. The continue to try to improve events, dining experiences, etc. If you have not tried it, do so. You won’t be disappointed!
    

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