Nub Restaurante

We went to Nub to celebrate 40’s Birthday (big deal), we were very excited about it as it’s very difficult to find a good, Vegetarian friendly, Michelin star restaurant. I must say the first bite was mind blowing, both vegetarian and normal one, sadly, from there it all went downhill. Presentation was mediocre at best, they focus most on the year of vinegar rather than on the food itself, the second bite was bad (vegetarian) and by the face of disgust of the non vegetarian - worse, the following were just dull and nothing special. These were on the terrace which actually do have nice ambiance, design is cosy and warm and the atmosphere, in the terrace, really feels luxurious. From there we were moved to the main hall, cold, grey, too much light and dull zone, that doesn’t feel welcoming at all. The food there started bad, one dish worth mentioning is a COLD RED PASTA (yes, like the one you make for your kids - hot - and then eats from the fridge), we thought it was a joke (a bad one) but this tiny portion of cold kids pasta was actually was of the mains… At some point the food started being ok (the foamed cheese was nice), but nothing even close to be worthy of so much money per person, or a Michelin star. For the desert we were moved to another area, too bright for me, though the collections of figurines had a nice touch, at this area we were served deserts, which were ok, and met the chef. Back to the main area we got more deserts to the table (which were much better than the ones in the other area) and a birthday cake (which was actually really good, but not part of the normal menu). Doesn’t worth the money.

We were excited to try NUB, thinking we were going to have our minds blown with the best food on the island. Our journey to heaven was nothing less than a train ride through a nightmare you wanted to leave early from. EVERYTHING lacked seasoning, leaving you to eat bland lamb, bland fish, and cold spaghetti. Yes, cold and bland spaghetti is a dish in a Michelin star restaurant somehow. It almost tasted like it was either frozen or canned. I brought my future wife to her first Michelin starred restaurant with this experience and I had to explain that this is not normal. Please save your money and try another Michelin starred restaurant on the island. This restaurant is too obsessed with moving you around to different tables (decent concept on paper) for different meals, than actually serving you good food. Our disappointment changed our thoughts on exploring more Michelin starred restaurants, especially on the island, but I want to give other restaurants the benefit of the doubt that they aren't making the same mistakes. That aside, I will at least point out that the atmosphere (I could do without the dessert room) and the service were still very good. The employees here obviously care and do a great job.

An absolute legend We loved every detail: from the ambiance, friendliness and most important, the outstanding dinner. It is prepared with such a precision in regards to aroma, acid, sweetness, consistency and arrangement. Loved it. Don’t read the menu just go there and let it be a surprise! And order a peppermint tea at the end; you will be surprised.

Nub was everything we hoped for and more with a lot of unexpected surprises along the way. Yes, you do need to accept it is an “experience” and it does take a full 4 hours to get from start to finish. If you really want to enjoy Nub as we did, just sit back relax have some healthy conversation, enjoy the wines and let yourself be immersed in the overall experience rather than being overly judgemental as some diners were. The staff couldn’t be faulted and the food was utterly flawless. The opportunity to meet the Michelin starred chef couple at the end of the night and have a lovely conversation over desserts was a welcome treat for my husband and I. It was well worth every penny as an unforgettable degustation experience. Interestingly enough my husband who is probably the most meaty person you’ll ever meet found the vegetable soup to be his favourite dish and he finished every single one of the dessert bites despite normally not having a sweet tooth!

Slow service and fairly average food makes nub a pretty disappointing experience. Sommelier seems more interested in her own status than in serving guests. We asked for a second bottle of wine and it took half an hour to get it opened and we spent 25 minutes with no drinks or food - despite asking for it twice. Some of the food was quite nice but most dishes pretty average. Three main dishes served with a very similar salty gravy. The fish was nice but the lamb was a fatty cut and not particularly good. They make a play about a few drops of 25 year aged balsamic vinegar but overlook the fact that most of the ingredients are pretty run of the mill. For the price you would expect at least one star dish, but there was none. The main issue however is that this was such a slow, tedious, process, taking over three and a half hours. There were huge gaps between courses and the place lacked atmosphere. Staff seem to be focusing on the wrong things, replacing napkins and pushing your chair in, are all well and good, but what customers really want is you to listen to them and give them what they want. There are a lot of staff but it didn't look like any one was in charge. In the end we were bored to tears and just wanted to get out. What was meant to be the highlight of the holiday was really dull and disappointing.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nob Restaurant, and let me tell you, it was a culinary roller coaster with more twists and turns than a spaghetti fork! 🍝The fusion with Chili an cuisine is often smart 🧠. Let's start 😊First off, my reservation decided to play hide and seek 🙈. But like a fine sauce, things eventually smoothed out, thanks to the heroic efforts of the manager. 🦸‍♂️ Seated with a view that could rival a postcard from the Garden of Eden, 🌸🌿 I started my gastronomic journey. The welcome was warmer than a freshly baked loaf of bread. 🍞 And then, the main event: the tasting menu, a trip through the Cloud City of Flavors! ☁️🌃 Each dish was a masterpiece, especially the goat – so tender and flavorful, it could make a grown man weep. 🐐💧 The wine pairing was like finding the perfect dance partner – in sync with every bite most of the time . 🍷💃 Now, it wasn't all peaches and cream. 🍑🥛 The Petits-Fous at the end not as Strong as the menu – unfortunately. But hey, every great chef experiments, right? The friendly staff was the cherry on top 🍒 of an already delightful evening. Their recommendations? Spot on, like a perfect evening 🎯🍅 Would I go back? Faster than you can say 'Bon Appétit!' 🏃‍♂️💨 Kudos to the team for a meal that tickled my taste buds and made my heart as full as my stomach! 🌟 Thank you a great dining experience ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our first visit in the new location. Bigger bolder with a "meet and greet" of both chefs. The menu has again exceeded our expectations. Creative precision work. Each dish testifies to the creativity and skills of the kitchen. Service is perfect and marvellously announces and explains each dish. Prices are fully justified and far below continental European level.

We really enjoyed our experience at Nub, we've been to a handful of Michelin starred restaurants in our travels, and whilst I didn't always love the merger of the South American and Italian cuisine, overall the food was excellent and moreover the experience of having three small desert courses made by the two head chefs who seem to be a lovely couple, added immensely to the sense of fun. We cherish our memories of Nub.