Valentino's Ristorante Reviews
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- Avoid This Place
Read More On Citysearch by Nashvillekat77 at Citysearch 1/1/2011 - Not my favorite
Read More On Citysearch by JJM1054 at Citysearch 11/12/2010 - Our favorite restaurant
Read More On Citysearch by kdlew at Citysearch 11/7/2010 - One of the best dining experiences ever
Read More On Citysearch Canadaice99 9/22/2010 - Pretentious waiter makes for a horrible evening!I got a gift certificate to go here for my birthday through work. Unfortunately I have to say my experience was not a good one. First thing that happened when we sat down, the waiter said: "You only want water right", grabbing our wine glasses away from us. Which I thought was very pretentious! We were dressed very appropriate and were not slobs in any way. I surely did not appreciate the ru...
Read More On Citysearch saxytone 1/15/2010 - Rude Waiters with GREAT ATMOSPHEREThis place has great potential if the customer service were better. The food was great. The setting of this place and the decor is amazing! I could not believe the staff was so rude. I have heard great things about this place, but employees ruined what I thought would be a great experience. Repeatedly had to ask for drink refills.Prices like that you would think they would be friendly:( Maybe I c...
Read More On Citysearch Copy 11/1/2009 - Great experience all aroundWe had a good time at Valentinos Ristorante for my sisters birthday. We dined in the upstairs lounge area which was beautifully decorated. The upstairs lounge didn't exist last time there and is a very nice section of the restaurant. The ambiance was warm and inviting... I love the brick. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Our food came in large portions, was seasoned well and fresh tasti...
Read More On Citysearch cozywilliams 8/26/2009 - Sad first experience...but defiantly the last one!!!I took my wife here for a special occasion dinner. We have had better Italian food from a Stauffer's Frozen Dinner box and Pepperidge Farms used to have a better Terra Masu than was proudly placed in front of us for desert. Lastly Valentino's was so proud of this experiment; our investment in this lesson was a mere $167.94. They served us the food, here is my perspective... A Very, Very Sad Meal ...
Read More On Citysearch Nashvillenative 8/4/2009 - Fair affairDecor: Not as handsome as the pictures online.
Service: Good but you occasionally have to ask for it. One of my guests was not happy with his order and the dish was deducted from our bill. +
Wait staff: Pleasant, enjoyable.
Wine list: Good.
Menu: Expensive, overpriced.
Serving size: Very good; appetizer (calamari, enough for 3 or 4; price: good).
Notes: As a former restaurant owner, I don'...
Read More On Citysearch jefriend 7/18/2009 - DisapointedIts not the same Valentino's. Food prices have gone up and value down. I had a very bland stuffed shrimp and INSTANT mashed potatoes for $25 and my wife had a piece of bland salmon and a carrot stick for $26. Service was excellent but I had better fish bought from Walmart and cooked in a microwave. Total bill $83 better meal and less money at Captain D's!
Read More On Citysearch jfwarc 7/9/2009 - closest thing to NY in TN
I have dined there many times for both business and personal occasions. The food is very good and I am comparing it to the best- NYC and NJ Italian restaurants. I am biased in that I hate most chain restaurants and prefer locally owned joints. (I have been to Italy, but that's a different league.) Good wine list, very friendly staff. You can't go wrong.
Read More On Citysearch jerseyrefugee 1/2/2009 - Valentino's RistoranteFor anyone visiting Valentino's, I strongly recommend the lasagna. The rich sauce was drizzled over a large variety of steamed vegetables and meats. The prices were somewhat high, however.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/19/2008 - Don't waste your time or money.My wife and I have been trying to get to Valentino's for about 3 years now to eat. We actually considered having our rehearsal dinner there for our wedding. Well, we ate there last night, and boy are we glad we decided on something else for our rehearsal dinner.
The food and service at Valentino's is mediocre, at best. I called early yesterday afternoon to see if I needed to make a reservat...
Read More On Citysearch mdavis98 9/3/2008 - One of my new favorites!Valentino's has great food and an attentive staff. What more can one ask for? So far, I have tried the veal saltimboca and the veal piccata. Both were outstanding. My husband is a fan of the tiramisu, and I enjoy the chocolate mousse cup. They also have a great wine list, and the wait staff is happy to make suggestions. Valentino's is the whole package!
Read More On Citysearch csuzan 6/5/2008 - Worst Restaurant EverI've heard plenty of good reviews of Valentino's both here and from people whose taste I trust. I returned after a mediocre visit several years ago to give the place a second chance. I don?t know where to start. So, I?ll try to highlight the positive. The Caesar Salad was very good.
Now, the negative. The bread tasted like leftover Publix baguette, with burned cheese on top. I ordered ...
Read More On Citysearch sterned 5/9/2008 - Great Place!I was a bit intimidated when we first arrived because there were no parking spaces, You almost have to use Valet. Howeve, our waiter was great! He was friendly, and the bussers were great, too. I ordered a seared eggplant appetizer and vegetable soup, both of which were great. My boyfriend had a seafood bisque that he enjoyed. I ordered Chicken Marsala, which was great. I never order chicken beca...
Read More On Citysearch dms34 10/13/2007 - Great customer service and Itailian cuisineIt is nice to visit a place that still understands and cares about great customer service. Our romantic evening at Valentinoes will be a memorable one for sure. We decided to have cocktails before dinner and truly enjoyed the service from the bartender. Great personality and she makes one of the best dirty martini's in town. The menu was fantastic, the food delicious and the service impeccable...
Read More On Citysearch kat03 9/23/2007 - Good Italian FoodWe went early on a Saturday evening just before it got busy. We thought the place was very quaint. We were somewhat surprised that our waiter did not ask us if we would like a cocktail? We did however ask about a specific wine and he brought us a sample. Overall the service was excellent and prompt. The food was very good and the price was reasonable for that part of town. I would recommend ...
Read More On Citysearch tgt 1/14/2007 - come on now...this place is out of a bad movie. the food is mediocre at best which is a shame because the vibe is kinda cool...
Read More On Citysearch c0711y 10/18/2006 - Worst Service I have had in years.The food was just average. The service was awful. We did not get one refill on our drinks. We were there on a non-busy Tuesday night. The waiter never even ask did we want dessert. We had to almost beg for dessert. I will not be back. Overpriced.
Read More On Citysearch hillmind 1/17/2006 - Romantic!If you love Italian food and romance this is the place to go. The food was wonderful and the price wasn't bad. We would suggest the bananas foster for dessert. This is a great place to start a wonderful evening.
Read More On Citysearch martyshannon 8/10/2005 - Romance abounds...Not normally open on Sundays, an exception was made for the day before Valentine's Day. It couldn't have been more perfect... the ambiance, the food, the EXQUISITE Bananas Foster prepared tableside. Wow! Yes, the cost is above average but so is the experience and so is the food... and I was impressed with the free valet parking. This is the special occasion restaurant.
Read More On Citysearch chyenneh 2/26/2005 - Average PlaceFood was extremely average, service was poor. Would not return to Valentino's for a long time unless it was free, but for the money atmoshpere only goes so far.
Read More On Citysearch rdelmotte 5/23/2004 - Excellent but not on special occasionsWe have eaten there before and been very satisifed. We just went for Valentines day and was very disappointed. The food was warm, not hot. Service did not seem to know or care about our dining experience. The best thing they have is bananas foster, but they did not offer it because of the expected crowds for Valentines day. We are doubtful to return
Read More On Citysearch meckstein_1999 2/13/2004 - wonderfulWe had a outstanding time last Friday night. Real buffalo milk mozzarella, shrimp and crab bisque was great.I had the special - grilled beef filet (perfect) with stuffed shrimp and roasted tomatoes. I had heard mixed stories before - but Valentino's definitely has what it takes to be among the city's best restaurants. Ask for Sergio - hes was great and try to get a place in the wine cellar to eat...
Read More On Citysearch TMc 6/22/2003 - Great PlaceGreat place. The staff very nice, eager to please. Food was awesome. The chef and manager came by to see if we were enjoying our dinner. Now who does that anymore. Great feel all the way around. Beautiful restaurant. Ask for Andrei, to wait on you.
We were told this place was snobby, but found the exact opposite. Highly recommend.
Read More On Citysearch KWHITWORTH 2/15/2003 - Love This PlaceThis is one of my favorite restaurant's in Nashville. I'm no expert of Italian food, but the food is very good and the atmosphere wonderfully romantic. I've always gotten good service there. I always treat my wait people with respect and I'm usually not disappointed in the way I am treated as a customer. I highly recommend Valentino's for those very special occasions.
Read More On Citysearch dms2250 2/14/2003 - Good date placeFood was great, wine was great, atmoshphere was great. The only bad thing is they forgot my salad. But the desert more than made up for it. Be ready to spend some cash.
Read More On Citysearch shufstedler 2/12/2003 - Poor Excuse for a Restaurant
With all the dining options in the Nashville area, this is one to definitely avoid! This was the worst dining experience I have ever had...the service is extremely unprofessional, the meal prices are overvalued, the food is far from authentic italian and the ownership lacks accoutability for customer satisfaction.
Read More On Citysearch jojo1 12/16/2002 - Entertainment Book SnubMy husband and I went here for dinner one night before going to a play. I'm really into Italian restaurants lately and thought we'd try this one for the first time especially since we had a buy one get one free in my Entertainment Book. All went OK, food was good but not the best I've had in town, until I gave our waiter my Entertainment Book card and he stopped speaking to us!!! He even sent s...
Read More On Citysearch dfabulous63 11/14/2002 - SUPERB!This is the best Italian restuarant in Nashville. My recent visit was my first experience with Valentino's and it was an enjoyable one. Our waiter was fantastic...the food delicious...and the atmosphere terrific. The tomato sauce had an unique and wonderful flavor...and the portions were healthy enough, even for me!
Read More On Citysearch pleased_customer 8/22/2002 - Romantic InterludeIn our quest to find a good Italian restaurant with ambiance, we were directed to Valentino's by the staff at the Wyndham Hotel. It was a very pleasurable experience due to the romantic atmosphere, excellent service, and superb food. I highly recommend this establishment as one of the best in Nashville!
Read More On Citysearch tnbluebird 7/31/2002 - The best!This is simply my favorite restaurant here in Nashville so far. We moved here two months ago, and absolutely love it! It's our second time back and it was wonderful. We came hungry and had a five-course meal. We started with the Gnocci and Stuffed Eggplant appetizers. Caesar salad for two they prepare right at the tableside. Quite a show. We had soup, my husband the Pasta Fagioli and I had...
Read More On Citysearch lauram 7/20/2002 - One of my favoritesMy husband and I spend most of our special occassions at Valentino's. The food is always wonderful and the service is excellent. It is nice to have a nice, quiet, relaxing and romantic dinner with my husband from time-to-time.
Read More On Citysearch Jennifer_Brooks 6/11/2002 - Underwhelming at (absolute) best!Wanted a quiet, intimate dinner with friends. Made a reservation for 4, nonsmoking section. Was seated 30 min late and in the cellar less than 20 ft from a party of 12-15 drunken obnoxious chainsmoking oafs whose vocabularies consisted of mostly the "S-word" and the "F-word". Ventilation was non-existant in that cave. Complained to the mgr, who did NOTHING to salvage our evening. They seemed t...
Read More On Citysearch a_nashvillian 5/22/2002
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