Nolans- Wolfeboro

jeffk · 09-21-2013, 08:56 PM

We got there at 7 and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Gary was our server. We had the Calamari appetizer, a couple glasses of pinot grigio, the veal parmigiana, shrimp scampi, and split a pumpkin cake desert. Everything was delicious, the service was good, and the total bill was $72. The place has a nice energy to it but it is kind of noisy with the wood walls and ceiling. It didn't bother us but it might some people. Gary graced the place with a nice performance of "What Kind of Fool am I?". We enjoyed the evening very much.

secondcurve · 09-22-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffk

We got there at 7 and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Gary was our server. We had the Calamari appetizer, a couple glasses of pinot grigio, the veal parmigiana, shrimp scampi, and split a pumpkin cake desert. Everything was delicious, the service was good, and the total bill was $72. The place has a nice energy to it but it is kind of noisy with the wood walls and ceiling. It didn't bother us but it might some people. Gary graced the place with a nice performance of "What Kind of Fool am I?". We enjoyed the evening very much.

Good review. Are you saying Gary sings? I've never been to his old restaurant.

VitaBene · 09-22-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

Good review. Are you saying Gary sings? I've never been to his old restaurant.

Gary will usually bust out in song a time or two an evening!

Barbara · 09-29-2013, 03:59 PM

Went to dinner at Nolan's on Tuesday, 9/24. Three of us arrived at 6:10 and were told we'd have a 20 minute wait, which turned out to be 45 minutes. If there had been two of us, we could have been seated at one of three available tables when we arrived. Our order was taken quickly, but the wait for our food to arrive was another 40 minutes. The kitchen seems to be having difficulty keeping up with a packed house. Our food was delicious. Our choices were eggplant and chicken parm, manicotti and veal francaise.

I had lunch there a few days later and my meatball sandwich was yummY!!! We arrived at 11:30 and when we left an hour later there were only two open tables.

I am delighted that this restaurant is having such wonderful success.

tis · 09-29-2013, 04:47 PM

Do they take reservations?

Hermit Cover · 09-29-2013, 08:33 PM

Good food, good service, full house!

rrr · 09-30-2013, 03:28 PM

We went Saturday night. Arrived early - 5ish - to make sure we got a table. By 5:30 all the tables were full. I had veal with angel hair pasta. The veal was excellent and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Based on what I've read here and heard on the street, I was expecting it to be a slow meal - not the case. We were out the door by 6:20. Never felt neglected or rushed. I couldn't find anything to complain about. I'm already planning my next visit!

Happy Gourmand · 09-30-2013, 03:56 PM

This thread seems to prove the old adage! Why else did Karen and Barry's in Meredith not have the success that Nolan's is enjoying?
We frequented Karen and Barry's more than a few times and we were always amazed that at times we were the only occupied table...2 or 3 more at best were occupied. Never a packed house.
Same chef, Barry, at Nolan's and the place is thriving!
Go figure.
Karen and Barry, we miss you on this side of the lake, but we are happy that you are now able to share your expertise with a greater number of happy patrons. All the best to you!!

tis · 09-30-2013, 04:42 PM

We are going Wed. night. Guess we will go early just to make sure we don't wait a long time.

secondcurve · 09-30-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

This thread seems to prove the old adage! Why else did Karen and Barry's in Meredith not have the success that Nolan's is enjoying?
We frequented Karen and Barry's more than a few times and we were always amazed that at times we were the only occupied table...2 or 3 more at best were occupied. Never a packed house.
Same chef, Barry, at Nolan's and the place is thriving!
Go figure.
Karen and Barry, we miss you on this side of the lake, but we are happy that you are now able to share your expertise with a greater number of happy patrons. All the best to you!!

Location, Location, Location? You can't beat the dead center of downtown Wolfeboro. In addition, the facility is brand new which helps, too!

NoBozo · 09-30-2013, 08:03 PM

Been there twice since the opening. First time (Arrived at 5:45 or so) right in. Veal something or other. VERY Good. Noisy.

Second time a week later. Sat down and ordered wine. Ordered a 14" Pizza. Wine came. The table next to us was empty when we arrived. Then a couple arrived. They Ordered, got their drinks ...and "Personal Pizzas" ..ate them, paid the bill.. and left.

We still waited. Our well done pizza finally arrived.. Burnt. No problem. By then our attitude was .....well..

NB

upthesaukee · 09-30-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

Been there twice since the opening. First time (Arrived at 5:45 or so) right in. Veal something or other. VERY Good. Noisy.

Second time a week later. Sat down and ordered wine. Ordered a 14" Pizza. Wine came. The table next to us was empty when we arrived. Then a couple arrived. They Ordered, got their drinks ...and "Personal Pizzas" ..ate them, paid the bill.. and left.

We still waited. Our well done pizza finally arrived.. Burnt. No problem. By then our attitude was .....well..

NB

I hope you spoke your mind, and told the waiter / waitress that the pizza was burnt and unacceptable...I would much prefer they cook something the way I want it, and let them know the wait was a little excessive, than to endure that, not say anything, and then post about it here.

Just my humble opinion.

NoBozo · 09-30-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I hope you spoke your mind, and told the waiter / waitress that the pizza was burnt and unacceptable...I would much prefer they cook something the way I want it, and let them know the wait was a little excessive, than to endure that, not say anything, and then post about it here.

Just my humble opinion.

There would be almost no point in confronting the management..as they ARE in Start Up Flux.

I try to refrain from speaking my mind (HERE) as I almost always get in trouble. Case in point...your response. Just sayin. Bye Bye.

NB

NoBozo · 09-30-2013, 08:31 PM

Let me Clarify: My wife and I go out to dinner rarely...this time we were on vacation. We go out for Pleasure..NOT Confrontation. NB

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-09-2013, 09:21 AM

Paul and I had the pleasure to dine there this past Saturday evening, right around 5:00 pm. We were seated promptly and drink orders were taken by our nice waitress. I believe her name was Amy. When the drinks arrived, I asked if they could make the veal Marcella gluten free, with the GF pasta. She went and checked, and yes the could.

Paul also ordered the veal Marcella. Our meals were absolutely fantastic!!! Hands down, this was the best veal Marcella that either of us has ever had!

We will definitely be back and I look forward to trying a gluten free pizza, that is if I can resist the urge to get the incredible veal again.

The only thing about this restaurant that I would say needs improvement, is the noise factor. There are a lot of hard surfaces for it to bounce round on. We were there early and it was already very noisy and hard to hear each other. I would imagine that it gets much worse as the place fills up. I sincerely hope that they will be doing some decorating that might help absorb the noise and fix this problem.

NoBozo, it is my opinion that you should have either sent the pizza back via the waitress or asked to speak to the manager, giving them a chance to make it right. If the waitress and manager are doing their jobs correctly, it would not have to turn into a confrontation. You should never pay for a burnt pizza unless you ordered it that way. This is a very new restaurant and would think that this slip up is likely just an unfortunate growing pain.

Diver Vince · 10-10-2013, 02:24 PM

Had lunch there today since I read the thread this morning and had occasion to be in Wolfeboro. Glad we tried it. Food was excellent and service was top notch. Had the chicken parm sandwich which comes with their home made chips. Very satisfying. Also saw a few pizzas at other tables which also looked great.

Heaven · 10-10-2013, 09:44 PM

I went tonight and was disappointed in the buffalo chicken salad. Will try something "Italian" next time.

09-21-2013, 08:56 PM	#1
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 210 Thanked 459 Times in 263 Posts	Went on Friday We got there at 7 and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Gary was our server. We had the Calamari appetizer, a couple glasses of pinot grigio, the veal parmigiana, shrimp scampi, and split a pumpkin cake desert. Everything was delicious, the service was good, and the total bill was $72. The place has a nice energy to it but it is kind of noisy with the wood walls and ceiling. It didn't bother us but it might some people. Gary graced the place with a nice performance of "What Kind of Fool am I?". We enjoyed the evening very much.

09-29-2013, 08:33 PM	#6
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Nolan's Tonite....Sunday Good food, good service, full house!

09-30-2013, 03:28 PM	#7
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	Saturday Night We went Saturday night. Arrived early - 5ish - to make sure we got a table. By 5:30 all the tables were full. I had veal with angel hair pasta. The veal was excellent and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Based on what I've read here and heard on the street, I was expecting it to be a slow meal - not the case. We were out the door by 6:20. Never felt neglected or rushed. I couldn't find anything to complain about. I'm already planning my next visit!

09-30-2013, 03:56 PM	#8
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Location, location, location This thread seems to prove the old adage! Why else did Karen and Barry's in Meredith not have the success that Nolan's is enjoying? We frequented Karen and Barry's more than a few times and we were always amazed that at times we were the only occupied table...2 or 3 more at best were occupied. Never a packed house. Same chef, Barry, at Nolan's and the place is thriving! Go figure. Karen and Barry, we miss you on this side of the lake, but we are happy that you are now able to share your expertise with a greater number of happy patrons. All the best to you!!

10-09-2013, 09:21 AM	#15
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Nolan's Paul and I had the pleasure to dine there this past Saturday evening, right around 5:00 pm. We were seated promptly and drink orders were taken by our nice waitress. I believe her name was Amy. When the drinks arrived, I asked if they could make the veal Marcella gluten free, with the GF pasta. She went and checked, and yes the could. Paul also ordered the veal Marcella. Our meals were absolutely fantastic!!! Hands down, this was the best veal Marcella that either of us has ever had! We will definitely be back and I look forward to trying a gluten free pizza, that is if I can resist the urge to get the incredible veal again. The only thing about this restaurant that I would say needs improvement, is the noise factor. There are a lot of hard surfaces for it to bounce round on. We were there early and it was already very noisy and hard to hear each other. I would imagine that it gets much worse as the place fills up. I sincerely hope that they will be doing some decorating that might help absorb the noise and fix this problem. NoBozo, it is my opinion that you should have either sent the pizza back via the waitress or asked to speak to the manager, giving them a chance to make it right. If the waitress and manager are doing their jobs correctly, it would not have to turn into a confrontation. You should never pay for a burnt pizza unless you ordered it that way. This is a very new restaurant and would think that this slip up is likely just an unfortunate growing pain.

09-29-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	Went to dinner at Nolan's on Tuesday, 9/24. Three of us arrived at 6:10 and were told we'd have a 20 minute wait, which turned out to be 45 minutes. If there had been two of us, we could have been seated at one of three available tables when we arrived. Our order was taken quickly, but the wait for our food to arrive was another 40 minutes. The kitchen seems to be having difficulty keeping up with a packed house. Our food was delicious. Our choices were eggplant and chicken parm, manicotti and veal francaise. I had lunch there a few days later and my meatball sandwich was yummY!!! We arrived at 11:30 and when we left an hour later there were only two open tables. I am delighted that this restaurant is having such wonderful success.

09-29-2013, 04:47 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,830 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Do they take reservations?

09-30-2013, 04:42 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,830 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	We are going Wed. night. Guess we will go early just to make sure we don't wait a long time.

09-30-2013, 08:03 PM	#11
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Been there twice since the opening. First time (Arrived at 5:45 or so) right in. Veal something or other. VERY Good. Noisy. Second time a week later. Sat down and ordered wine. Ordered a 14" Pizza. Wine came. The table next to us was empty when we arrived. Then a couple arrived. They Ordered, got their drinks ...and "Personal Pizzas" ..ate them, paid the bill.. and left. We still waited. Our well done pizza finally arrived.. Burnt. No problem. By then our attitude was .....well.. NB

09-30-2013, 08:31 PM	#14
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Let me Clarify: My wife and I go out to dinner rarely...this time we were on vacation. We go out for Pleasure..NOT Confrontation. NB

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10-10-2013, 02:24 PM	#16
Diver Vince Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bonaire Dutch Caribbean and Gilford NH Posts: 103 Thanks: 31 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts	Had lunch there today since I read the thread this morning and had occasion to be in Wolfeboro. Glad we tried it. Food was excellent and service was top notch. Had the chicken parm sandwich which comes with their home made chips. Very satisfying. Also saw a few pizzas at other tables which also looked great.

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10-10-2013, 09:44 PM	#17
Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 523 Thanks: 128 Thanked 95 Times in 67 Posts	I went tonight and was disappointed in the buffalo chicken salad. Will try something "Italian" next time.