Nanas

4.8

418 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Neighborhood gem

Nanas is a neighborhood restaurant in Durham, North Carolina. Helmed by Chefs Matt Kelly and Nate Garyantes, Nanas pays tribute to Nana’s, our beloved predecessor, while reimagining all of the details. Abundant, local ingredients shine on our seasonal menus, which feature dishes like Twice-Baked Grits Soufflé, Duck Ragout Tagliatelle, and the iconic Nana’s risotto alongside seasonal wood grilled whole fish, crispy lamb shoulder, and fresh-baked breads and desserts made daily in house. In our cozy bar you'll find finely executed classic cocktails and local beers, while the wine program offers upwards of 250+ labels of impeccably curated, farming-first wines. If your desired time for a reservation is not available our bar seats are open on a first come first serve basis. Call your nana, it's time to eat.

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Location
2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156
Phone number
(919) 251-8213
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Garyantes

Experiences

Champagne Roger Coulon Wine Dinner
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 24, 2025 only
6:30 PM
We are beyond excited to host Edgar and Louise Coulon, the next generation of Champagne Roger Coulon. So much so, that we're opening on a Monday!! Please join us for an epic dinner featuring 6 stunning wines and 5 courses of Matt Kelly's decadent dishes. If you were to make one wine dinner at Nanas this year, this should be the one.
2025 Graduation and Mothers Day weekend
$98.00 per person
May 9, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Please join us in celebration of Graduates and Moms on this special weekend at Nanas at Rockwood! We will be featuring a PreFixe menu for $98 per person for the entire weekend and a credit card is required for booking.
Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 9, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Join us as we welcome Brooke Sabel from Peay Vineyards for a 4-course wine dinner! We'll be pouring some of the best offerings from the Sonoma Coast all paired with Chef Matt Kelly's creations. Dinner will include 4 savory courses and 6 wines. $200/guest. Tickets can be found in the link in our bio or on Open Table.

Private dining

What 418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Good for special occasions
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
American
Durham
Romantic
Durham
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nanas shines with "excellent service," "fantastic menu," and "delicious food," making it a top choice in Durham. Guests rave about standout dishes like the "grits soufflé" and "scallop Milanese." While some find it pricey, the "creative" and "compelling" options make it worth the visit. Enjoy "beautiful presentation" and a "cozy atmosphere."

418 Reviews

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KURT
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff elevated a birthday dinner celebration, not only with a surprise but with genuine enthusiasm with each encounter! Compliments to the chef(s) as our meals were excellent!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it! Hidden gem with unbelievable quality of dishes and fabulous service. Look forward to returning to the area just to eat here.
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MollyW VIP
Richmond14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful! Wait staff very knowledgeable and made great recommendations
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Jim VIP
Seattle19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Varied menu with several interesting choices. Very good service, including the assistant, Caleb. We visit in every annual visit to Durham and will continue to do so.
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Hollie
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner rolls changed my life. Loved the ambience and will be coming back.
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Katie VIP
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly the best food I’ve ever had in my life and the service was amazing, and it’s a great date night vibe with darker elements and a beautiful bar
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Terry
Washington DC19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fabulous & ambience was vibrant(we dined in the bar)🩵🩵🩵
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Alana VIP
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation for 8pm and were not seated until 8:20 at least. We ordered our food very quickly after sitting down and it took 45 minutes for the appetizers to come out. We were at a high top and seated directly under an air vent so it was freezing. The food was good and the waiter was nice but it was so slow and cold.
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Bruce
Raleigh21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Truly outstanding meal across all courses.
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Alison
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Newly reopened Nanas didn’t disappoint. The menu is a has a number of fish, vegetarian and pasta options in addition to one chicken and one steak option. Chicken was rich and juicy with fried potatoes that were crisp and yummy. Shrimp risotto was rich and creamy with fresh crunchy shrimp that was lovely. Service was attentive but not overbearing. We sat at the high tops at the bar and I was worried it would get too noisy when it filled up but it was pleasant and I could hear well and talk at a normal volume. Food was just what we were hoping for and we shared the chocolate soufflé which was wonderful to top it off.
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Nanas is rated 4.8 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156

Additional information

Phone number
(919) 251-8213
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Garyantes

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Experiences

Champagne Roger Coulon Wine Dinner

2025 Graduation and Mothers Day weekend

Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner

Private dining

Private Dining Room

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Menu

What 418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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