Il Nido - Marlboro

I've eaten at this restaurant several times and I absolutely love it! I have no complaints whatsoever. Every dish is incredible and fresh. The only thing is that you might want to plan your parking about a week in advance to secure a table, but that's quite reasonable compared to other new places that expect you to plan a month ahead. It honestly makes me laugh!

For the main course, I ordered the pork chop while my wife had the mahi mahi. Unfortunately, the pork chop had a strange flavor, reminiscent of low-quality or old pork. I took three bites and couldn’t finish it. My wife’s mahi mahi was passable, but overall, this place left a lot to be desired. I can't believe it has the rating it does—it's overpriced and just not good. One red flag was the Mountain Valley water they served instead of Pellegrino. For anyone unfamiliar, Mountain Valley water has a plastic-like taste, similar to cheap bottled water. It’s baffling that an Italian restaurant would choose Mountain Valley over Pellegrino. I should have taken that as a warning and left right then and there. The wine list was also disappointing, possibly the second worst I’ve encountered at any restaurant. I will definitely not be returning to this establishment and wouldn’t even consider recommending it to anyone.

- **Service**: Dine-in - **Meal Type**: Dinner - **Price per Person**: $100+ - **Food Rating**: 5 - **Service Rating**: 5 - **Atmosphere Rating**: 5 - **Parking**: Plenty of space available - **Parking Options**: Free parking lot

Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Grilled Octopus, Wagyu Meatballs, Olive Oil Cake

As for the food, everything was quite tasty. My pork chop was cooked to perfection and very tender. My partner ordered the chicken; while she enjoyed the flavor, the portion size was disappointingly small—almost embarrassing. The server claimed it was half a chicken, but there wasn't even a leg, and I would say it resembled more of half a Cornish hen on a good day. It included just two tiny pieces of chicken and two small potato pieces on the plate. The portion size was very strange, especially considering it was priced similarly to the pork chop and short rib. The appetizers, pasta, and desserts were enjoyable, but nothing that would leave a lasting impression. Would I consider returning? Probably, but I’d definitely steer clear of that chicken dish—it was a real letdown!