Nu Nu

• Overall 5 - Food 5, Ambience 5, Value 5, Service 5

  Great vegetarian 5 course meal, although agree the lemon sourdough bread very strange! The flavours of the 5 courses were really special and the service faultless....except nobody to see us leave after a large amount of money spent, small detail but important to return customers. Would highly recommend for special occasion.   (Snoepje - May, 2012)

• Overall 3.8 - Food 4, Ambience 4, Value 3, Service 4

  Sorry, being three times in four years and we must have picked the bad days every time. Has not impressed us   (Sherryn & Mick - May, 2011)

• Overall 7.3 - Food 6, Ambience 8, Value 6, Service 9

  Service at NuNu was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Our orders were taken promptly and drinks arrived very quickly.

  The complimentary "lemon and salt" bread was a strange and unappetising product - deep fried, overcooked outside, with a thin layer of soggy dough inside, draped with thin slices of cooked lemon and greasy tasting. I overheard another table being told that it was sourdough bread fried in olive oil, and we adore olive oil but did not find the flavour of this oil good at all. We had a nibble of it and then pushed it aside, and looking aroud the room I saw that most other diners had done the same.

  We both ordered the "Head to Tail" alpine goat dish ($41), which unfortunately suffered from being completely tepid. The tiny cutlet was overcooked but still tasty. The rolled saddle piece was surrounded by a strip of fat almost too tough to cut and too tough to chew. There were three small slices of roast leg meat that were tender, slightly pink and delicious, and two short, fat little sausages that were strongly flavoured with fennel and delicious. The menu states only that this dish comes with "sauce" and the sauce turned out to be a rich, dark, delicious one. The other elements of this dish were (raw) baby radishes, a sprinkling of microherbs and a delicious garlic custard. The custard was the highlight of the dish for me - very smooth and creamy, very garlicky, but I still feel it would have been even better warm. None of the dishes on NuNu's menu come with any accompaniments so we ordered a bowl of handcut chips to share. The chips were perfect - lightly golden, crunchy outside and fluffy inside - but we felt that for $8 the serve of 10 chips was a little small.

  Overall, we had a pleasant meal but expected a little more given NuNu's excellent reputation.   (raspberries - September, 2010)

• Overall 2.3 - Food 1, Ambience 4, Value 1, Service 3

  My husband and I have travelled extensively

  We were advised that Nu Nu was very good.

  Unfortunately we were both dissapointed with

  the quality of the so called organic food, its

  presentation and the service was atrocious.

  Nu Nu is totally overated and over priced.

  Denise April 2010   (Denise Nu Nu - April, 2010)

• Overall 6.8 - Food 7, Ambience 8, Value 5, Service 7

  Latest experiance at NuNu was a little less fantastic than usual. Took a few friends to do the 8 course menu. the problem was that the cocktails were not the nicest and some of the courses were not me favs. It however is still a must go to.   (Renee - See my reviews (27) - June, 2009)

• Overall 9.5 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 10, Service 10

  As a Cairns local this is the place you take all your visitors, the degustation menus are great. I went here for my birthday and we had a brilliant night, the cocktails are great.

  Totally different food from the three hats restaurants in Sydney but I feel it is on the same level. It has bold tropical and Asian flavours. Totally Far North Qld style. The staff are typical Cairns, nice, helpful and a great sense of humor.

  LOVE the millionaires salad and the burnt caramel ice cream. Oh and the lamb with lavendar sauce.

  A must for anyone in the region.   (Renee - See my reviews (27) - May, 2009)

• Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

  We had the most gorgeous nite at Nu Nu. Wow what a find in North Queensland. We rate it with some of Sydney's best. The staff were amazing and the food was mind blowing. Thx Nu Nu.   (AussieKath - See my reviews (2) - November, 2008)

• Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

  Sublime! The Maitre D was probably the best I've ever had! An extraoridnary experience. I will definitley go back ot Palm Cove just to eat there again! ....YUM   (October, 2008)

• Overall 9.3 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 7, Service 10

  Fabulous - ate at Nu Nu twice in the week, couldn't resist going back a second time, it was really that GOOD, GREAT.   (March, 2008)

• Overall 8.8 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 8

  Amazing meals. The atention to detail when the staff describe each meal to you before you eat it, eg. how it's cooked, where the produce is from, etc, is outstanding. A little slow at times with the service between courses, but a wonderful experience all round.   (November, 2007)

• Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

  You must try the mussels fantastic !!!! the staff are very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is a must. Robyn and Irene   (Port Eater - See my reviews (2) - October, 2007)

• Overall 9 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 9

  Very unusual, but tremendously innovative food, coupled with an excellent wine list.   (GB - See my reviews (2) - February, 2007)

• Overall 9 - Food 10, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

  I have had the pleasure of dining at Nu Nu for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The food and service was fantastic on all occasions. I can highly recommend this restaurant. Rob   (February, 2007)

• Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

  I dined at Nu Nu for my birthday last year, the meal was without doubt one of the best I have ever had anywhere in the world. We opted for the tasting menu and had a number of dietary restrictions which seemed to challenge Nick & his kitchen team, not only did they rise to the occasion but they absolutely blew us away with the creativity, finesse and daring of each and every dish. The outstanding food was equally complimented by an incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and discreet crew on the floor, and a wine list that made my head spin with choices. We have since enjoyed breakfast, lunch and many coffees at Nu Nu, on each of these occasions, the food, service, and ambience has been consistently high and always exceeds expectation, to top it all of the crew there are really great with our kids too. I can't say enough to compliment the team there and thank them for every slice of indulgence that my family and I have ever had there. Thanks Guys!!!!!!!   (Frank - February, 2007)

• Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

  Loved the food, many fantastic menu options, service friendly and efficient, setting perfect for region, great experience on all three nights we dined there.   (shan - See my reviews (2) - February, 2007)

• Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

  Excellent, highly recommended. We enjoyed dinner here many nights on our holiday and hope to return for more very soon!   (shan - See my reviews (2) - February, 2007)

• Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

  Mind-blowing! Without a doubt the best restaurant I have ever been to. Stunning food, ambience and service. Awesome cocktails. I could have lived there!   (February, 2007)

• Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

  This was one of the best meals I have ever had anywhere in the world. The service was spectacular and certainly a refreshing change for this part of Queensland!   (Stoive - February, 2007)

• Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

  One of the best meals I've ever had anywhere in the world! The location and service were spectacular!   (Stevo the Devo - February, 2007)

• Overall 9 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 8, Service 8

  Absolutely wonderful. A great dining experience. All reviews I have read about this place only confirm its standing as the best modern dining experience in the Far North.   (My First Vote - February, 2007)

Plus Overall 5.3 - Food 6, Ambience 5, Value 5, Service 5 From 3 reviews