Nataz Restaurant
| Address: | 280 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT 06471, USA |
| Phone: | +1 203-315-0180 |
| Site: | natazrest.webs.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM 5–10PM |
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Nicole Zullo
I heard about this establishment from a co-worker who rated the food very well. I decieded to make a reservation. Upon entry everyone seemed very frazzled. After 10 minutes of waiting at the hostess station a waitress came up and asked if anyone help us, I relied no not yet, she then said well someone should come over soon. I showed up for my reservation 15 minutes early, finally a hostess came over and took our name. She advised us that someone was still at our table and it would be a few minutes. We then sat at a bar with four chairs that over look a refridgerator and over flowing garbage along with all the dirty dishes from the night. Once we sat down we noticed the wires hanging from the lights plugged into the ceiling and unmathing artwork along with a dirty carpet throughout. We over looked it seeing as how someone stated the food was fantastic. After waitng another 15 minutes a party of four was seated, the hostess then came over and said the people at your table wont leave, do you want to sit with the table of 4 I just seated, which I thought was out of the norm and I respectfully declined. After another group was seated I then started to get upset because its been 45 minutes now, the hostess said she had to seat a group of six which was unfair. At that point we chose to leave, after telling the hostess we were just going to leave a waitress came over and said whats wrong with right here. I responded by saying I made a reservation and wait to sit at a table, if I wanted to sit at the bar I would have ate by now and stated we were just going to leave. She then stated she can put a table in the hallway which I thought was so unprofessional, she also said she has put tables in the kitchen before which I thought was even worse. So at that point we just walked out and didnt look back without our meal. I would not recommend this establishment for any reason. The decor, horrible. Lacking professionalism and cannot handle a busy dining room!
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Richard Smith
My wife and I had been wanting to go here for "date night" for a long time. Finally the timing worked out and we went without reservations. We were very optimistic when the hostess saw us and said we could sit at the bar, despite the very full parking lot and waiting area. Once we sat down a waitress came and saw us right away, gave us menus and offered us bread and cheese plates. After that, we barely saw her again. As we sat at the bar we were able to hear all the waitresses complain about their job and the patrons, handle desert with their bare hands after picking up silverware that fell on the floor (next to the overflowing garbage) and wonder if we had been forgotten. It took us very little time to get our appetizer and bread, but after that we waited for about 45 minutes for our salads and then another half hour for our entree. I understand that the place was busy, it was a Saturday night, but we saw countless waitresses while we were twiddling our thumbs at the bar and they could complain but never asked if we needed anything. Finally after about 20 minutes following our dinner I asked if we could get dessert to go (although I was wondering if it was safe) and then another waitress was nice enough to tell us what the dessert choices were. Once we got the check our waitress materialized and we were asked how everything was. The food was very good, but honestly I hope if you get a reservation you get better service. The tree topper was that the waitress had enough time to review the check and the tip I wrote down (which wasnt good) and gave the check a look that was somewhere between the evil eye and pure astonishment. Ive never had that happen and Im usually a good tipper, but in this case I just couldnt justify it. We were there for over 2 hours and had bread, an appetizer, a main course and desert to-go.
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Michelle Criscuolo
If we could give Nataz, Rick, Natasha and staff 100 stars we would. The service is fantastic it doesnt get any better....then theres the FOOD and to say its amazing is an understatement. I can honestly say my family and i are hooked. We have become regulars as in once a week and each week our meal gets better than the other.
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Suzanne Tucker
I loved their new location and found their accommodating, warm and welcoming staff perfect. The menu has something for everyone....and everything is made to order and is soooo delicious. The price is right and the ability to bring your own bottle of wine is a real plus.
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Paul Tortora
Just want to thank Rick and the team at Natazs for a wonderful dinner last night. Its been a while since Ive been there and the return experience reminded me of just how good the food and service is at Natazs. Truly a great dining experience and I cant wait to return.
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Shawn Savage
One of the best meals Ive had in a while, wedge salad was incredible, steak was perfectly cooked, desert was perfect. Everything was fresh and the staff were very nice, respectful and courteous. Cant beat the pricing! If you want a perfect dinner, this is where to go.
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Stephen Evermore
Dont be fooled by the strip mall exterior. This restaurant could be picked up, moved to Manhattans most competitive restaurant district, triple their prices, and still be successful. They truly present food as an experience rather than as just a meal.
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Malcolm Davis
Food made me damn near cry. I was stuffed, but couldnt stop eating. I mean, even the diced tomatoes were so good and fresh I almost mistook them for main dishes haha. If youre looking for good eats, this is the spot to go. And Rick is great too.
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Susan Thorpe
Thank you Rick for yet another fantastic dinner. It was my retirement party all that came were extremely impressed by the food and service. No left overs at this table. You gained 5 more patrons. Thank you again see you soon. Sue
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Diana Campbell
Thank you Rick for a wonderful meal. Our out of country company thoroughly enjoyed their dinner and your conversation as well. Your specialty salad and lamb chops were outstanding. Well see you on Mothers Day.
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Brian Holzman
First time at this Nataz location. Like its earlier incarnations - great food from a prix fixe menu but has add-ons and supplementing the appetizers for a little extra $$. Great desserts by Dierdre.
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Michael Biehler
Great food, lunch time before 12 noon best before lunch rushtime. Staff very friendly and willing to go the extra mile.
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Linda ISHIKAWA
VEGETARIAN HAD A FABULOUS PLATE OF MUSHROOM RAVIOLI IT WAS SOME OF THE BEST FOOD IVE HAD IN A WHILE I COOK
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Sal Ganci
Great food...fun evening and the owner is a blast... Very attentive staff... really enjoyed ourselves.
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Aaron Andrews
Food combinations I was scared to try and grateful I did. Wow! Fantastic food and wonderful staff!
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MaryJo Semenik-Armin
Absolutely love this place! Awesome food time and time again! Atmosphere is exceptional
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Karen Cuzco
Amazing environment! Great food! Great service! The owner is great! Loved it!
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Joe DiRaffaele
Never had a bad meal and this was no exception to that experience.. Awesome
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Ronald Serafino
Absolutely positively a home run: from salad to desert.Great job
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John Hennessey
Good food, BYOB, expect to wait, even with a reservation.
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Daniel Farkas
Great atmosphere and the selection of food varies.
