Ventuno Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: Italy.
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- Address
- 21 Federal St, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Phone
- (508) 228-4242
- Hours
- Mon–Tue ClosedWed–Thu 5:30–9 PMFri–Sat 5:30–9:30 PMSun 5:30–9 PM
- Website
- ventunorestaurant.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Strozzapretti with spicy chicken sausage and broccoli rabe
- House-cut pastas (pappardelle al sugo d’agnello, trenette with seasonal seafood)
- La Fiorentina prime porterhouse for two
- Polpette meatballs
- Fritto misto
- Bomboloncini chocolate-filled donuts
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: Italy.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Details
- Romantic
- Lively
- Cozy
- Classic
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Well Known
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Late Night
- Celebration
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Terrace
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Romantic and relaxed yet lively, with a cozy classic New England townhouse setting that feels current and buzzy; comfortable, attentive service, a busy bar, and open-air back bar with an inviting ocean breeze create an upscale casual island atmosphere.