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Nanas

4.8 (463)
$31 to $50
American
2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707-2156

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

  • Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Wine Dinner

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    We are so excited to bring you our next wine dinner, featuring wines from one of our absolute favorite wineries! We will host our dear friend Greg Pfaender of Authentique Vin as he guides you through a lineup of truly electric wines from the Jura. The wines of Tissot are everything we look for: thoughtful, terroir driven, and unapologetically delicious! Matt will be in his element as he prepares a 5-course dinner full of traditional and not-so-traditional French dishes. Truly one for the books. We hope to see you there!
    Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Wine Dinner Photo

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What 463 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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.
463 Reviews

  1. David VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Rose

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Sloan

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Liz

    Asheville / Western North Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for my birthday! They really make special occasions feel special. The food was delicious, pasta is a small portion so I’d do as an appetizer. Chicken & lamb was good portion. Great drinks!

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  7. Ed

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From start to finish, we had a great experience. The service was great and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Tim

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, quite attentive but not intrusive. The food was excellent, and I did not feel rushed. I will be back.

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  9. Gene

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining here, Food was excellent and staff very customer friendly .... will definitely go back

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  10. Russell VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very tasty. I had the grilled oysters and then the risotto. My wife had the scallops and the grilled trout. All very well prepared. Even the martinis were fabulous. Service was also perfect. All on par with the very best in the Triangle -- serious competition for Fearrington House and Heron's.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nanas

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
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