Café Matisse

Restaurant · Nassau

Café Matisse

Restaurant · Nassau

Bank Lane, Nassau, Bahamas

Highlights

Nestled among Nassau's historic buildings, Café Matisse is a beloved Italian eatery with a charming courtyard, offering seafood-infused dishes and cozy vibes.

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"One of Nassau's oldest restaurants, offering seafood-centric pasta in a historic setting adorned with reproductions of Matisse's works." - Regan Stephens

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Café Matisse - Review - Downtown - Nassau - The Infatuation

"Café Matisse is one of Nassau’s oldest restaurants and maybe its best for people-watching. Channel your inner Shonda Rhimes and invent backstories for the people from the nearby House of Assembly and financial offices who are meeting for hushed lunches and early dinners. It’s a good spot for both those meals, especially if you can snag a spot on the sun-kissed patio. Prioritize anything involving seafood, specifically the lobster salad abundant with avocado and citrus and the simple, off-menu pappardelle with shrimp and lobster pieces dressed in a rich, pecorino cream sauce." - Ashleigh Sean Rolle

https://www.theinfatuation.com/nassau/reviews/cafe-matisse

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"A longtime favorite of European expats, this hidden-away downtown restaurant serves refined Italian cuisine with a Bahamian twist. The house-made gnocchi here might be created from tropical cassava, rather than potato; tagliatelle maybe accompanied by morsels of locally caught hogfish. If the weather’s pleasant, ask for a table on the lovely courtyard patio."

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Lilia K

Google

The staff were super kind and welcoming. They brought over a second round of appetizers (which were delectable). Everything tasted amazing, especially the ravioli and octopus. The ravioli was super soft and tender, you could taste the love put into cooking it. The octopus was up there too! Don’t even get me started on dessert. The panna cotta and crème brûlée were mouth watering. It was delicious. Came out to around $400 for 5 people. Definitely a change in taste compared to some of the other meals around here.

Полина Янулова

Google

Very cozy place. There are not a lot of places like that in Nassau. But this one is treasure. Atmosphere is esthetic, food is delicious. Tried both soups, and meat, and pasta, and appetizers. We were group of 12 people. Everybody loved this place. Enjoyed our staying outside. Quiet and cozy, like sitting in the Italian backyard.

C. Baechler

Google

If you are looking for an amazing culinary experience while visiting Nassau, this a place you can’t miss. The food is wow! The service 5 stars and the ambiance amazing! I recomend outside seating since it can get a little loud inside; besides, the outside seating area it’s beautiful. If you are driving I suggest to valet park your car, as parking is a little difficult. Everytime I come to Bahamas I have to visit this place, as it is an amazing place. Don’t miss it! One last thing: make reservations!

Jessica Aries

Google

This place is a true gem with fantastic Italian food. We had the salmon, pizza, and risotto and all were fantastic. The desserts are also scrumptious! This place has the most beautiful outdoor courtyard that is peaceful and tranquil among the hustle and bustle of Nassau. The wait staff was exceptional, making good recommendations and advising on the best menu options for a 5-year-old (pizza). The portions are sizeable, especially the pizzas. Note that water is not free, but for this caliber of a place, it makes sense. My whole family enjoyed it, which is hard to do with four different people with vastly different tastes. They also could easily accommodate my shellfish allergy which wasn’t the case at many of the restaurants we went to in the Bahamas.

Kevin Murray

Google

We had a wonderful meal last night in Cafe Matisse. Teco was our server and during a couple of chats I learnt the rich history to the restaurant. I will definitely go back some day with my family. You won’t be disappointed folks.

hag

Google

It was a wonderful feeling to be eating and sitting outside the restaurant. Cosy and comfortable but that if you don’t sit by the staff ’workstation’ where they would throw the used napkins into laundry bin in plain sight of paying customers. Sometimes it entered the bin sometimes not. Fascinating. Prawn curry was mediocre and lamb was lacking of presentation in line with 5 star price. Staff were attentive and friendly.

Nicole Roslatov

Google

The octopus and potato salad was meh. Overcooked potatoes and octopus was a bit too fishy. 4 ravioli’s with dinner, was supposed to be a brown butter and sage sauce, but turned out more like a sad, watery alfredo-y sauce. Pasta was too thick and underdone, not enough filling. We asked for tap water, but they said they only had flat or sparkling, so they charged $8 for a bottle of flat water. Nice outdoor seating, but service and food are both subpar. Was excited to go based on the reviews, but it was disappointing.

Marcus Laing

Google

Anyone from The Bahamas knows this staple of a restaurant. History and dependable. Great food and consistent. The calamari is amazing.

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Dive Into the Culinary Scene in the Bahamas

"One of Nassau's oldest restaurants, offering seafood-centric pasta in a historic setting adorned with reproductions of Matisse's works." - Regan Stephens

https://www.foodandwine.com/bahamas-food-8778156

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