Il Nido, Marlboro, NJ

Thanks Mr. Met. Yes, we love a simple preparation of capers, lemon, and brown butter. It enhances, and does not overpower the fish.

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Yes, I’ve enjoyed it in Ireland as well. Confession is that it was usually as fish and chips though. At the time I had no idea is was similar to fluke, was just looking to change it up from cod all the time

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When real life meets hungry onion. My fav nfl podcast host just posted on Twitter about his love of this spot. Just found it cool. To make it more topical, does Anyone have any update on the outdoor space they were looking to put in?

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Going this weekend, will see what’s what.

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We enjoyed another fabulous dinner at Il Nido. Details and pictures are in the main WFD thread below.

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As always amazingly exceptional …

Have a lovely afternoon …

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Thank you!
Enjoy the rest of your week as well.

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Same to you.

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I would say this classifies as rather big news: beginning November 2, Il Nido will have a full service bar. (Per their FB).

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Luckily I will still be able to bring my own wine :slightly_smiling_face:
They hired Daniel (from Elements Restaurant in Princeton) as their Sommelier.

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Great going on 11/6 :+1:

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Booked reservations for our anniversary on Friday!

@paryzer how’s their outside set up? We are really looking forward to it.

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Happy Anniversary @gracieggg !
I have never eaten outdoors at Il Nido but they have an incredible setup with your own private individual cabana.
Enjoy! I’m looking forward to your review.

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I too am looking forward to your review as I have booked outside cabana for next Saturday night .

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Looking forward for a full review on the outside setting as I have booked one for the next night.
Happy anniversary., I know that the food will be great, a bit hesitant about outside dining in November.

They have heaters during the cold weather.

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Thanks, we got married outside 8 years ago and the weather was in the mid-high 50’s. I don’t remember being cold but probably everyone else was! The weather plunged overnight and we got a heavy frost. We got super lucky!

@paryzer thanks! I recalled reading somewhere about those heated cabanas. Looking forward to it.

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@gracieggg @Ragtopssk We’ve dined outdoors at Il Nido many times, most recently week before last. We always sit in the same cabana, which they now know as “our table.” You need to go inside to let them know you’ve arrived, and the hostess will take you to your cabana. They are extremely comfortable, and service is very attentive!

As mentioned, they have propane heaters. So far, we haven’t needed one. But they will bring one out for you if you request it. (My guess is if the temperature is very cool, they may already have put them out there.)

By the way, some of the outdoor tables are not in the cabanas; instead, they are lined up along the front of the restaurant under the building’s overhang. We were told that they are going to install heaters (I presume electric) above those tables, but I don’t know if it’s been done yet. Even so, those tables don’t provide as much protection as the cabanas which have curtains that can be closed on three sides. So, if you want a cabana, I suggest you call and request one.

I’ve taken a number of photos of the outdoor set-up and our table. I’ll search my Flickr albums for them and post them. So, stay tuned!

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Great thanks for the advice!

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