Henning K
Google
We had an 8-course dinner at Nub, and while some aspects were enjoyable, the overall experience didn’t quite justify the €450 price tag for two people.
The venue is ok, but the large dining room feels a bit impersonal. They’ve tried to make it unique, but the ambiance didn’t fully come together for us. The starters were decent, but the service around alcohol felt overly pushy. We declined the full 8-glass wine pairing, and then we declined a bottle of wine as we rather wanted a glass, and the sommelier seemed visibly displeased—a surprising attitude for a restaurant of this caliber.
The courses that followed were good, and some dishes showcased thoughtful flavors. However, were they Michelin-star good? I’m not convinced. As someone who’s visited Michelin-starred establishments worldwide, the flavors here, like some of the tomato infused dishes, lacked the wow factor that usually defines this level of dining.
One of the biggest drawbacks was the pacing. The gaps between courses were far too long, stretching the meal to over 3.5++ hours. It felt like the delays were designed to encourage more drinking, which didn’t sit well with us since we weren’t in the mood for excessive alcohol. We also noticed other diners appearing restless due to the prolonged waits.
Portion sizes were another issue. With only 8 courses, the servings were too small. This left us wanting more savory dishes—especially since the lamb course, while delicious, was tiny. The dessert section, on the other hand, was overwhelming. Two types of ice cream followed by around 15 small cakes felt excessive. A lighter, more balanced dessert or an additional savory course would have been a better way to end the meal.
At €450 for two people, the meal had moments of brilliance but didn’t feel worth the cost. The uneven pacing, pushy wine service, and imbalanced courses made it hard to fully enjoy what should have been a top-tier dining experience.