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Nessun Dorma

Piazza Signorelli, 24, 52044 Cortona, Italy
0575 62038
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Ranked #38 of 69 restaurants in Cortona
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Ate here a few days ago. Food was very average, nothing special at all. Service was slow and terrible - we felt like an inconvenience rather than customers. The view of the square is good if sat outside, but there are so many other great restaurants in Cortona, so try somewhere else!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Loved the room, Pavrotti background music-overall, food was good, not great, although the cream of turnip soup was rich & delicious. Venison was poorly cut & had bone fragments, while wild boar was tender & boneless. Good service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012 via mobile

It looks like just a coffee shop from the outside, but a few steps inside reveals a beautiful underground grotto restaurant. Don't miss the 30 minute cheese plate, it's the best presentation of Tuscan cheeses in Cortona and is a real eye opener. We had the lamb and steak which were both excellent and finished with the wonderful molten chocolate... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012 via mobile

Had a light lunch here in the outside seating, fantastic meal and friendly host. Returned the same night with my wife and daughter, who are both very fussy eaters as I knew they'd enjoy the menu. We were seated downstairs in a very nice setting, tastefully decorated. Selected our meals and were not disappointed. Great selection on the menu and... More

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Oxfordshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

This was our fourth visit to Nessun Dorma and whilst I think the food is excellent, the service is awful. The first time we went, we were seated downstairs in a lovely converted stable. They were busy and the owner sent out for help - a lovely girl from Preston showed up and eventually we were served. The food was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

The Nessun Dorma, located on the Piazza Signorelli in Cortona, Italy is well worth a return visit for my wife and me. We chose to dine in a room beautifully decorated in browns and rust tones. The service afforded by the wait staff was excellent...timely and non-intrusive allowing us a relaxed and romantic evening. Enjoying a glass of house white... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

Me, my girlfriend and sister ended up here on holiday because we couldn't find a table anywhere else in the town on a busy weekend. The service was INCREDIBLY slow - our starters took 40 minutes to arrive - I know the pace of life in tuscany is traditionally slow but thats a long time to wait when you're hungry.... More

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Deal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

Great lunch, recommended by a local. Service was rather slow but we were in no rush. Wine exellent, bussheta great taste and mixed meats find.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012 via mobile

The pasta was good but the service was soooo bad. Wild boar in chianti sauce was good, but lamb looked like re-cooked table scraps - all rib bones & fat - no meat for 14 EU! Wine was brought to table AFTER meal was served (and declined - instead we asked for the check). Another thing - at most restaurants... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012 via mobile

We tried the famous Bistecca a la Fiorentina and loved it. The chef is an artist. The staff is very friendly.

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