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Ventuno
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.
Chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon 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 wide-ranging wine list from the world over, including Italy, France, Spain and California.
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.
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20 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 20 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(15)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- special occasion(7)
- hot spot(6)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- good for groups(4)
Ventuno Reviews List
Review 1 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and wine . Very attractive. Note that if seated in front room which is very nice the bar scene starts to get loud about 9 pm"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 2 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good Italian and service was fabulous- the shrimp appetizer was great as was the homemade cheese - pasta with clams somewhat ordinary"
Dined on 6/11/2013
2009
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Review 3 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful dinner during restaurant week. The food was creative d enjoyed by everyone in our party.
Our waitress was well informed and friendly."
Our waitress was well informed and friendly."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top notch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service and a deft touch on sauces and spices make this relatively new restaurant in Downtown Nantucket a welcome addition to the island''s restaurant scene. Standouts including the small plates (oysters topped with Meyers lemon ice, a tender seafood fritto misto) and desserts although the entries held their own. Very responsive and friendly service."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ventuno
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the second season for this restaurant and all four of us had absolutely delicious meals. Expensive, as are most restaurants on Nantucket, but outstanding. Only complaint was mediocre service which I find at many of our eating establishments. Living here year round we go to many of Nantucket's restaurants and I can say they are all outstanding."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent dinner at Ventuno
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They have come a long way since they opened. The food and service were excellent and we will be sure to be back. It can be noisy/lively if you dine on the first floor, My only possible complaint is that the wines by the glass were pretty mediocre, both the chard and a pinot noir."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed both the service at this Italian restaurant. Our only complaint is the seat was uncomfortable. It's worth it though!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 8 for Ventuno
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great - the pasta was cooked perfectly. The pork sauce delicious. The fritto misto was so tasty. The entrees were nicely presented. Black bass was interesting paired w farro fennel and mussels. My husband enjoyed a nice osso buco w saffron risotto."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ventuno
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic