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Relaxed Italian trattoria serving traditional dishes & wine in a stylish brick-walled setting.
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Address: 204 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 954-1439
Website: http://www.nandomilanochampaign.com/
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Reviews
esther hanson
Absolutely do not go here unless you want to waste your time and money.
Despite making a reservation, we waited 15 minutes to be seated. Because there was a limited menu (Christmas Eve), we were told we had to pre-order all of our dishes, but when we got there, we were the only table that had done this. Once we were at our table, the waiter pretty much ignored us for an hour until we finally flagged him down to ask about our appetizers. We were given a snarky excuse as to why we hadn’t received them yet despite other tables that were seated well after us already being on their main courses. It wasn’t until we asked another 2 times that we received our apps.
As far as the food goes, it was in fact something to write home about, but only because it was so awful. This restaurant does not know how to cook meat. The braised beef was dry and lacking in flavor and our medium steak came out still cold on the inside.
The atmosphere could have almost been a vibe, but it was very loud and the music didn’t quite fit for the occasion.
Overall, a pretty horrible experience, especially the waitstaff, and I will not be returning.
Also for an Italian restaurant, the cappuccino is terrible
… moreDespite making a reservation, we waited 15 minutes to be seated. Because there was a limited menu (Christmas Eve), we were told we had to pre-order all of our dishes, but when we got there, we were the only table that had done this. Once we were at our table, the waiter pretty much ignored us for an hour until we finally flagged him down to ask about our appetizers. We were given a snarky excuse as to why we hadn’t received them yet despite other tables that were seated well after us already being on their main courses. It wasn’t until we asked another 2 times that we received our apps.
As far as the food goes, it was in fact something to write home about, but only because it was so awful. This restaurant does not know how to cook meat. The braised beef was dry and lacking in flavor and our medium steak came out still cold on the inside.
The atmosphere could have almost been a vibe, but it was very loud and the music didn’t quite fit for the occasion.
Overall, a pretty horrible experience, especially the waitstaff, and I will not be returning.
Also for an Italian restaurant, the cappuccino is terrible
Julio Mioto
Outstanding service! The staff was extremely attentive and asked about any dietary restrictions or ingredient concerns. The ambiance is stunning, and the food is absolutely exceptional.
… moreChristine Dathe
Nando Milano is our absolute favorite restaurant in Champaign. We’ve been there many times and are never disappointed. The food is consistently excellent—perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and always delicious.
The restaurant is small and cozy, which makes every visit feel special, especially when the outdoor seating is closed. The servers are extremely friendly and attentive and have a wonderful talent for making you feel truly welcomed—almost like you have the place to yourself.
My personal highlight is the Brussels sprouts appetizer. It’s an incredible flavor explosion and easily one of the best dishes you can find in Champaign. Highly recommend.
… moreThe restaurant is small and cozy, which makes every visit feel special, especially when the outdoor seating is closed. The servers are extremely friendly and attentive and have a wonderful talent for making you feel truly welcomed—almost like you have the place to yourself.
My personal highlight is the Brussels sprouts appetizer. It’s an incredible flavor explosion and easily one of the best dishes you can find in Champaign. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey Richig
Service was decent, about what you’d expect at this price point. Unfortunately, the food just didn’t hold up. I came in craving some quality, authentic Italian, but what I got was bland dishes trying to pass as fine dining with fancy plating and small portions. I ordered the gnocchi short rib “chef’s special,” and honestly, there was nothing special about it—especially not at $58. By the end, my wife and I walked out having spent $250 with tip, and it just didn’t feel worth it.
… moreBob Myers
This place is quite the nice treat if you enjoy unique blends of artisan presentation to creative chef renderings of flavor combinations. Everything we had during our visit was excellent, Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Lasagna and Halibut. The only thing I would say as a critique would be the water that is served tasted like straight tap water. When eating at a higher end restaurant, I expect my water to have a high quality filtered neutral taste.
… moreShane Woodings
Very disappointed to see that quality has declined here. We visit 1-2 times a year, until now the food has always been outstanding. We just went during Restaurant week this year and the menu has not changed but the dishes have been altered for the worse. The food used to have the delicate and complex flavor typical at a fine dining establishment in a city. Now, you’d be better off saving a few dollars and going to Olive Garden for poorly cooked and seasoned Italian food. I hope Nando’s realizes whatever changes they have made in the past year has come at the expense of quality, because this used to be the best spot in Champaign.
… moresilvia
Large gap in value/prize. There are no longer proper “restaurants” (fine dinning) in the area, and Nando was nice for a nice dine out evening. With grocery prices going up and inflation, it is understandable that restaurants need to adapt to maintain profits. Nando decided to move to a special occasions market (the first thing you are asked is “anything you are celebrating tonight?”), shrank the food and wine options, reduced the size of their portions, and raised prices. Their decisions will change the profile of the clients and the atmosphere.
Ratings given here are weighted by what would be expected for the overall price. Nothing particularly to criticize, just not meeting expectations. For 2 people: shared a starter followed by two pasta dishes and accompanied by one glass of wine per person. No dessert, coffee or digestive. Price: 180$ including tip.
Food: good, ok, nothing extraordinary.
Service/atmosphere: good, cordial, nothing remarkable. No longer offer pepper or Parmesan when they bring the pasta, no table cloth of any kind (personally, that makes a difference for fine dinning), and no, you will not interact with the kitchen.
… moreRatings given here are weighted by what would be expected for the overall price. Nothing particularly to criticize, just not meeting expectations. For 2 people: shared a starter followed by two pasta dishes and accompanied by one glass of wine per person. No dessert, coffee or digestive. Price: 180$ including tip.
Food: good, ok, nothing extraordinary.
Service/atmosphere: good, cordial, nothing remarkable. No longer offer pepper or Parmesan when they bring the pasta, no table cloth of any kind (personally, that makes a difference for fine dinning), and no, you will not interact with the kitchen.
LC
The food is rated as 5-stars. There are allergy options which solidified my 5-star review for the food. This restaurant is pricey which was a bit shocking; however we were satisfied with the food, service, & some of the atmosphere. The spaghetti on the photo has 1 shrimp, 1 scallop, & a several mussels & not worth $46. The bread was $12 & the prices were just shocking. Don’t expect to leave thinking about falling asleep afterward. Our waitress gave us a free dessert for our anniversary which was a nice & appreciated surprise. The atmosphere & esthetics are rated lower due to the lighting & problems with the bathroom signage. The restaurant was too dark which made it hard for us to see the menus. Complaint: One suggestion is to make your bathroom sign visible for guests. We had to keep telling your guests where to find the bathroom because we were sitting close to it. Those of us who sat near the back of the restaurant were annoyed because directing traffic to your bathroom continuously interrupted our dinner!
… moreFlynn Darby
I’m afraid that Nando has sadly lost its appeal for me. I’ve enjoyed several meals here over the years… it was always pricey for Champaign, but the quality was there to match. Not anymore. I can forgive a bad experience, but not when you combine that with the prices being like ~$10 more per entree than last time I was here in December.
For example, meet our caprese salad (see photo). $26. 4 slices of non-local tomato, and — count them — 1, 2, 3 tiny basil leaves. Again, $26. My pasta dish, Pappardelle Alla Norcina, was better, but not nearly $48 good.
The atmosphere was nice and the service was ok, but I’m afraid I won’t be giving it another try at these prices.
… moreFor example, meet our caprese salad (see photo). $26. 4 slices of non-local tomato, and — count them — 1, 2, 3 tiny basil leaves. Again, $26. My pasta dish, Pappardelle Alla Norcina, was better, but not nearly $48 good.
The atmosphere was nice and the service was ok, but I’m afraid I won’t be giving it another try at these prices.
Mitchel Reuter
Squash blossoms were delicious, main food was pretty good but not my favorite when compared to some of the other Italian restaurants I’ve been to, and the desserts were delicious! Desserts were the highlight of our meal. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Food was very expensive for the area but tasted like it was all made in house and I appreciate that. I recommend trying if you’re looking for a fancy Italian dinner in the area!
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