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Nora's Restaurant
cozy and warm location serving the freshest local ingredients accompanied by a great wine list
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68 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 68 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(39)
- romantic(35)
- fit for foodies(33)
- neighborhood gem(31)
- scenic view(30)
- notable wine list(19)
Nora's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nora's a favorite!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been to Nora's a few times.....never been disappointed. Food is great! Nicely presented and taste great. Salads are excellent! Terrific wait staff. Very good wine list. Has turned out to be one of our favorite restaurants!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Over Priced
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For the quality of food it is overpriced. We had steaks at 28.00, and the quality of the steak was poor, tough, with grissel. One steak came with sweet potatoe fries that were soggy. Over all it was disappointing meals. The waitress was wonderfull, attentive, and great we did not complain to her about the meal."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 3 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good change of pace
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Looking for a great higher dinning experience. This is the place !! Nice upscale classy but relaxing atmosphere!! I recommend the lobster stuffed clams. Fabulous !!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good restaurant and different items on the menu. Very delicious meal"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
When Nora's first opened two
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When Nora's first opened two years ago my wife and I loved it and every meal was great. We were away from the area for the past year and have gone three times since February hoping the food would return to the way it was before we left. The quality and taste of the food no longer matches the the prices charged. Our 80 dollar meal should have been a 50 dollar meal. Unfortuneately after three chances my wife and I will no longer be going to the restaurant."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 6 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waitress was the best
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress was the best we'ver ever had! Juicy Steaks!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was outstanding and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding and the overall experience (atmosphere, noise level, etc) was very good - a definite recommend."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and Service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and Service was excellent a little pricey"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 9 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We'd been to the former Nora's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We'd been to the former Nora's and were pleasantly surprised to see this restaurant transformed into a local fine dining experience. The ambience is very cozy and romantic with its candlelit atmosphere and view of the lake. The service was perfect and the food wonderful. We highly recommend it."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
the atmosphere is good, much
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the atmosphere is good, much better than the service and food. It took over an hour to get our dinner. I expected more from the quality of the steak I had. It was not cooked to my satisfaction and was very chewy. Not worth what I paid for it."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Surprisingly elegant venue
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Surprisingly elegant venue with sophisticated but not extensive menu. Location is quite remote from major thoroughfares, so one must really intend to visit if not already nearby. Entrees are not priced for average-income clientele, but food quality does not disappoint."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our reservation was for 6:30
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our reservation was for 6:30 our meals did not come out until 9pm"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service is awesome, Love the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service is awesome, Love the scenery, Food and Drink excellent!!!!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waitress was very very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waitress was very very good and food was unbelievably good I would recommend this place to everyone they really care there about their customers"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was very good to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was very good to outstanding, except we had a long wait for our entree to arrive after the salads. It was well worth the wait though. Delicious!!!!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good, could be perfect...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is very nice inside. Considering how small it is, they were able to still accomodate a fun bar with a great bartender, a fabulous aucoustic guitarist, and a lovely dining experience in the dining room. The Owner was on site and very busy, didn't smile much and oddly, had on not so desirable attire but all of the staff, except her, were very friendly, happy, and dressed very tastefully.
One other thing to note is that I ordered lobster stuffed ravioli and they came out covered in a green pea sauce, very odd and not noted on the menu, good thing I like peas.
All in all, I have already suggested this restaurant to other people and posted on my FB page what a wonderful experience it was."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
our friends & I enjoyed very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"our friends & I enjoyed very much glad we were upstairs music loud downstairs"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 18 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
cant say anything bad about
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"cant say anything bad about this resteraunte"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
sssslowwwwwwwwwwwww
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I wrote a longer review on Yelp. inside was very nice and well done. good lighting and use of the space. food was fair. service was extremely slow. went on a friday night, it was busy. waited 45 minutes for salads, 80 minutes for entrees, and 60 minutes for bread. every phase of service was slow. if they were short-staffed no one ever came over to apologize for the wait. manager never came over during evening. see yelp for more info they allow 5,000 character so i wrote more. food was pretty good. if they tighten up management and service it could be really good.
not sure if i will go back"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 20 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nora's was a warm, friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nora's was a warm, friendly place with fantastic food and a fun and energetic staff. We were celebrating a birthday and they did everything possible to make it a wonderful night!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
skip it
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slow service, bland food, overpriced and limited menu, loud kitchen. Poor lighting"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All food was made to order.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All food was made to order. The bread was tasty and different. The stuffed mushrooms were the best ever. Good choices in wines available. We would definitely dine here again."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 23 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was ok, but not more
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was ok and not more. Our waitress forgot two bring water after asking twice and did not pour our wine (at the price we paid, wine pouring should be part of the service).She did not ask us if we wanted to desert and rushed the check to us.The food was good. The beet salad would be much better if it had walnuts, or some nut, in it. The eggplant tower was delicious as were the scallops that were on the daily specials.Experience was good, but I am not rushing back"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 24 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Would not go again.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We found different menus online but they were not the same at restaurant, more over staff had no clue about that.
Being a vegetarian I didnt have entree options at all except a pasta dish with no veggies, we asked if they can make one with marinara sauce and some veggies. Although they were ok doing it the pasta came out with a laundry list of veggies including eggplant and egde of scallions that was supposed to be in trash!
Being a vegetarian I didnt have entree options at all except a pasta dish with no veggies, we asked if they can make one with marinara sauce and some veggies. Although they were ok doing it the pasta came out with a laundry list of veggies including eggplant and egde of scallions that was supposed to be in trash!
There was no menu for desserts but the server told us that they have one dessert made every week and that this week they had lemon cake. We went ahead and ordered it anyways only to be surprised that it cost us $8.50 for a small wedge!! A total rip off no matter where you compare it to.
Our server was really goo"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
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Review 25 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's Ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice area and the view from the inside was neat and staff seemed to be nice and caring. I had pork Osso Bucco and my gf had grilled salmon. Salmon was grilled to perfection and had good flavor to it but the rice that salmon was on was very plane and didn't have much flavor, Osso Bucco was good size portion which I liked and red sauce was good as well, rice in risotto was overcooked, I think dishes are little bit overpriced for the quality of food served in my opinion. I had a red rubber band in my pork and I told waitress about it and they absolutely didn't do anything and that was a big turn off and because of that I don't think I'm going back there."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our 1st time at Nora's and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our 1st time at Nora's and we weren't disappointed. We sat in upstairs dining room in quiet alcove, which was good since a large group party was taking place in the bar area downstairs and was quite noisy. The maple glazed salmon and the veal Parmesan were very good choices for dinner. Leave room to try the Limoncello cake; it was great to share for a little something sweet with coffee. We will be back."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Food! Excellent Time!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nora's food is EXCELLENT we celebrated our Valentines Day dinner on the 15 and everything came out perfectly! It is a bit pricey so definetly something you want to save for a special occasion. HOWEVER, it is worth the prices. It is not often you can say the price matches with the food. They say you get what you pay for and this matched that qoute perfectly! I can not wait to go back especially towards the summer!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Been here multiple times and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here multiple times and have always enjoyed it!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 29 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding food. Limited
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding food. Limited parking (with satellite parking down and across a dark road).
Slow service. Very noisy - Hard to speak to tablemates. But will definitely return."
Slow service. Very noisy - Hard to speak to tablemates. But will definitely return."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice restaurant with very friendly staff"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time we had dinner here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time we had dinner here and we loved it!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 32 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is great, the only thing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is great, the only thing I have to say fish is a little over cook."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Southwick gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I just love this place. Good food, friendly and attentive wait staff."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 34 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The server was very accommodating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The server was very accommodating through the whole dinner, the food was very good and the atmosphere was awesome! Had a great dining experience! Would absolutely do it again!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Nora's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nora's Restaurant is a hidden
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nora's Restaurant is a hidden gem! It is nestled in the corner of Lake Congamond in Southwick, MA. We live 10 mi from there in CT and never knew it existed until a Groupon pointed it out to us. Unlike another Groupon that we had purchased recently this restaurant outshines the rest. Good atmosphere, good bar selection, good view, good entertainment and GOOD food! Thanks for making it our new anniversary restaurant!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nora's Restaurant
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic