Nanas

Name: Nanas
Address: 2514 University Dr, Durham, NC, United States, 27707-2156
Telephone: (919) 251-8213
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (468)

$31 to $50

American

2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 251-8213
Website
https://www.nanasrockwood.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nate Garyantes
Private party facilities
A sophisticated menu served in an elegant and modern private room. Currently holds up to 25 guests please reach out to events@nanasrockwood.com for more information.
Private party contact
Elizabeth McMaster: (919) 500-6974

Location
2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
University Drive & James Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 468 people are saying

Nanas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
American
Durham
Best Food
Durham
Best Ambiance
Durham
Romantic
Durham
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nanas offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious and creative dishes" that consistently impress diners. The "service is excellent" and staff, like Clover, receive special praise for their attentiveness. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, boasting a "vibrant atmosphere" and "superb food." While parking can be challenging, the "high-quality experience" makes it worth the visit.

468 Reviews

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duane
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at bar and were treated like Royalty by Lance and Macalla. Food was unique and very tasty 5 star experience Thanks so much We will return Duane
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Carol
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint41 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our trout was fantastic, the special of the day. We recommend the dinner rolls as an appetizer as they literally melted in our mouths! We shared the risotto and also the okra (both yummy) and the icing on the cake was the chocolate soufflé with ice cream and chocolate sauce. We were celebrating a special occasion, our wedding anniversary, but already decided at the next event, we will be back to try other dishes.
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Maurine
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sever was fun, helpful responses to questions, and gave a personal kind of service; e.g. addressing each of us by name. Our specific food requests were happily accommodated. Nana's never fails to deliver.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an exceptional wine dinner featuring wine from the Jura region of France. Impeccable pairings, just the right amount insight/info from the importer, great ambience in the new private room... Even as an avowed wine dinner hound they can occasionally be a slog, somehow underdelivering by overdelivering (bottles, pours, details). This one really nailed it. Credit to the chef, staff, and of course the winemaker Stéfane Tissot. Doesn't hurt that there's such a nice bar to grab a nightcap in either.
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David VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I took two out-of-town guests for dinner last night (a Tuesday, when the restaurant was less than half full). While the quality of most of the food was excellent, the evening was marred by major blunders by the wait staff and kitchen staff. I ordered a bottle of wine for three but our waiter brought instead three glasses of the same wine (charging us more than a whole bottle costs). We then ordered two appetizers to share and at the same time ordered entrees. One of the appetizers appeared immediately without the waiter telling us when we could expect the second (the grits souffle) to arrive. Soon after that, our entrees arrived and -- only after asking about the missing second appetizer -- did the waiter explain that "there was a problem with the quality of the grits souffle." We ordered in its place a beet and strawberry salad that arrived with bits of hard, sharp pistachio shell mixed through it -- making the salad unsafe to eat. After alerting our waiter, the kitchen overseer came out to apologize and comped us for the salad. No apologies were ever offered by our waiter or by the hostess/maitre de for the mishaps and substandard service. A most disappointing evening for all of us. Nana's can, and should, do better than this.
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Rose
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nanas didn't disappoint. Food was exceptional. Clover our server was outstanding. Thank you for making this a wonderful night. The taste of the food was fresh and elegant.
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Sloan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. Best meal I’ve had in a long time.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was out first time dining at this establishment, and it was amazing. The service was perfect, the food was delectable and the overall experience made us fans. We will be back.
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Mary
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to a "fancy" restaurant to celebrate our 65th wedding anniversary. The warmness of the waiter to our celebration was very nice (as was the offered glass of bubbly!) We especially enjoyed food presentation (and the chicken liver pate starter). We went early so were not bothered much by the noise of the rapidly filling tables as we were leaving. That said, the accompanying "fancy" prices were not something we are likely to get used to!
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Lindsay
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience! The staff is amazing and the food is incredible.
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Nanas is rated 4.8 stars by 468 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156

Additional information

Cross street
University Drive & James Street
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Garyantes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.nanasrockwood.com/
Phone number
(919) 251-8213
Private party facilities
A sophisticated menu served in an elegant and modern private room. Currently holds up to 25 guests please reach out to events@nanasrockwood.com for more information.
Private party contact
Elizabeth McMaster: (919) 500-6974

Nanas

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What 468 people are saying

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