Nina's Italian - Raleigh

They accommodate you when you ask for anything that's needed and seating as well. One of the best veal cutlets I've ever had and I've had many of them. The staff is super friendly and always willing to Make your time there pleasant. My entire family lovesit. Rich

I don't believe any marsala was actually used in the veal marsala. It’s supposed to be served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, but I ordered it with pasta and there were no veggies included. Additionally, a second plate of bread costs two dollars. The service felt overwhelmed and was quite slow. I probably won't be returning.

For our 12-year-old son, who is lactose intolerant, we ordered a simple penne pasta with shrimp in a lemon garlic white wine sauce—no parmesan. It was incredibly bland; he didn’t even eat the shrimp. My wife ordered a chicken dish, which also had very little flavor. The only standout item was the mozzarella, tomato, and prosciutto appetizer, which was fresh and tasty. As we walked in, the host/bartender asked if we wanted a wine list, but we declined since I was scheduled for surgery the next day. The waitress then repeated the question, and we gave her the same answer. It felt a bit pressuring, and I got the sense that our refusal was not well-received. Once our meals arrived, our waitress seemed to ignore my attempts to get her attention, even when I asked for the check. She didn’t even clear our plates. Eventually, she paid some attention to us while attending to other tables and inquired whether our son’s pasta was satisfactory. I responded negatively, and she asked if we needed a box to take the uneaten food home. We don’t usually take leftovers, especially if they’re not good. As she picked up his plate, she asked again about the shrimp, and I replied in frustration, “No, it's not good!” At that point, we felt a sense of discrimination based on our age compared to the other diners. I should point out that we are Italian-Americans and know what good Italian food is supposed to be like. After experiencing such terrible service and feeling ignored, we received the bill and discovered a 4% surcharge for not paying in cash. I’ve never seen this before, and we frequently dine out. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

I usually go to a restaurant a few times before putting forth a review. This was my third time at Nina?s and all three times the food has been exquisite and the service outstanding. Our server/waiter has been Anthony and he is as I previously statedoutstanding. The great thing here they work as a team everyone on the staff is always checking things and making sure thepatrons needs are being met. They have a very good wine list. So if you haven?t been to Nina?s I would advise you to go for somegreat food and top notch service.

I had a fantastic experience at the restaurant! The bartender was friendly and offered great suggestions. The food was absolutely delicious. However, I had to deduct one star because I was informed at the time of payment that there is now a 4% fee added to the bill for credit card transactions. This was the first time I encountered such a charge at a restaurant.