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Ventuno is an island restaurant inspired by the frascas of Italy, small farmhouses which opened themselves up to friends and neighbors with wine and homemade food. Executive Chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon, with Chef De Cuisine Andrea Solimeo, delight in imagining Nantucket shellfish, fish and produce in Italian hands. House-cut pasta and simple takes on the bounty of sea and land are complemented by a carefully curated Italian wine list. Drink and eat our entire menu on either dining room floor or bar, or the open-air back bar, with comfortable service and the inviting breeze of the ocean.
PRICE RANGE
€26 - €43
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Italian
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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Reviewed 30 September 2020

It was too bad we ate on an unusual cold Sept evening - we were too cold to sit outside (no indoor dining option yet) and we rushed through our food. Loved the risotto balls - 2 large per order was unexpected! The entrees were...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 28 September 2020

Yes it has become more difficult in this time of the pandemic. Yes I try to have a more tolerance attitude about bad food and service and give larger tips. At the prices Ventuno charges for take out though I expect much more. A whole...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 18 September 2020 via mobile

A really great and fun spot right downtown. The menu is outstanding and the service is excellent. Outside dining on the porch or in their “piazza.” We had the burrata which was excellent. The chicken was wonderful as was the fried risotto ball. This is...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 5 July 2020

Really outstanding food, excellent service, great spacing, dedicated protection (multiple notices that you're either in your seat, or you're wearing your mask.)

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 12 November 2019

The portions were not substantial. What we thought was the "large" was the "small" at best yet we were charged for the large. And, to make matters worse, the pasta was limp.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 3 November 2019 via mobile

Visited on a Sat night early in the off season was really impressed with the staff, food and vibe. Server was great and made thoughtful suggestions. Handmade pasta was delicious, scallop crude was fresh and tasty. The pork on bone special was cooked just right...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 21 October 2019

Booked a table early for an end of season Saturday night while wondering what the menu might offer - standard Italian fare? I picked local fish of the day, tautog, and my wife picked lamb. Not a bit of pasta or red sauce anywhere (which...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 26 September 2019

Nice place either inside or outside to get a drink and socialize with friends and make some new friends. Usually busy yet worth it. Fun place and staff is good.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 19 September 2019

We had a wonderful meal inside this old house in Nantucket (we walked by it at first, because it looks just like an old home). Our waitress was a true professional and quite gracious. Food was good and drinks were better. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 7 September 2019

Second time I've been here, with several years in between visits. Problems with the cooking first time, and again this time. But it's not all bad - many of the other things we got were fine. I just ordered pasta with a homemade fresh tomato...More

Date of visit: August 2019
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    Ventuno is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4
    • Atmosphere: 4