Nativ
Nativ is a restaurant located in Southampton, England that offers a variety of African and Caribbean cuisine. They specialize in East African, Jamaican, North African, South African, and West African dishes. Nativ is also known for their selection of bars and pubs.
Introduction to Nativ
Nativ is a restaurant located in Southampton, England that offers a unique blend of African and Caribbean cuisine. The company was founded in 2018 by a group of individuals with a passion for introducing the flavors of Africa and the Caribbean to the community. What makes this company special is their commitment to using authentic ingredients and cooking techniques to deliver an unparalleled dining experience for their customers.Services & products
Nativ offers a diverse range of African and Caribbean dishes, including East African, North African, South African, and West African cuisine, as well as Jamaican dishes. Customers can also choose from a variety of drinks, including cocktails, beer, and wine. The restaurant also provides catering services for events and parties.Location
Nativ is located on Bevois Valley Road in Southampton, a lively area known for its diverse range of restaurants, bars, and pubs. Customers can expect to find a mix of international and local businesses in the area. The location is easily accessible by public transportation, with the closest options being the Bevois Valley Bus Stop (0.1 miles away), the St. Denys Train Station (0.9 miles away), and the Southampton Central Train Station (1.3 miles away).Benefits
Customers should choose Nativ for its unique blend of African and Caribbean cuisine, authentic flavors, and commitment to using high-quality ingredients. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and friendly staff also make for an enjoyable dining experience.Good to know
Customers should be aware that Nativ is a popular restaurant and may experience wait times during peak hours. Reservations are recommended to ensure a timely dining experience.Reviews
Customers rave about Nativ's flavorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere. They appreciate the authenticity of the cuisine and the use of fresh ingredients. Many have also praised the restaurant's attentive and friendly staff.Amenities
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outdoor seating -
takeout
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delivery
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alcohol
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vegetarian options
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vegan options
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gluten-free options
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catering
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wi-fi
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alcoholic beverages
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jamaican cuisine
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barbecue
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jerk chicken
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curry dishes
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rum drinks
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caribbean food
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jerk pork
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plantains
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jerk fish
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rice and peas
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cocktails
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smoothies
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private room
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takeaway
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reservations
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private dining
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valet parking
FAQ
What type of North African cuisine do you specialize in?
At Nativ, we specialize in Moroccan cuisine, which includes dishes such as tagines, couscous, and pastilla.Are there vegetarian or vegan options available?
Yes, we offer several vegetarian and vegan options on our menu, including our vegetable tagine and lentil soup.Do you take reservations, and is there a dress code?
Yes, we do take reservations and we recommend making them in advance to ensure availability. As for dress code, we do not have a specific one, but we do ask that our guests dress appropriately for a nice dining experience.Do you offer catering services for events?
Yes, we offer catering services for events of all sizes. We can work with you to create a customized menu that fits your needs and preferences.What is your restaurant's ambiance like?
Our restaurant has a cozy and intimate atmosphere with warm lighting and Moroccan-inspired decor. We strive to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience for all of our guests.Reviews
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mike foley
chicken was not cooked as well as it should be. service was poor and slow
29-05-2022
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Mazidat Omowumi
The food taste terrible
29-05-2022
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Martin McEvoy
Not very impressed with my takeaway from this restaurant, the curry goat could do with a bit more sauce, there was hardly any sauce. And there was no rice, how do you eat curry goat without rice!! when i phoned the restaurant they just tried to pass the buck and told me to complain to uber eats, not really on is it. They didn't seemed bothered that they had made an error and didn't even apologise for messing my order up. And looking at the reviews for this restaurant I'm very surprised they are still in business.
29-05-2022
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Benjamin Horowitz
Don't be mislead by the mediocre looking food, it actually tastes good. Tried this place out as I heard about it from a friend and it didn't disappoint. The dinner buffet takeaway was tasty. Chicken was well-cooked and delicious and so was the rice. The only downside were the fried plantains that were way too oily! And the restaurant can definitely work on better presentation for takeaways. Nevertheless, good food and will come again sometime soon.
29-05-2022
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Deborah O'shaughnessy
(Translated by Google) bath bath bath. (Original) Bad bad bad.
29-05-2022
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Bridget Wiltshire
Over priced drinks treat staff badly. Shame as such a nice venue in a good location
29-05-2022
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James Palmer
So right from the start they said service would be slow, which was fine as we were in no hurry… However I would have still expected food to be brought out all at the same time. We ordered 3 suya for starters to share, a vegetable, a chicken and a prawn. I don’t know how they managed to bring 4 out but we got a beef one we never asked for but was on the bill, we had eaten it so didn’t say anything. They also seemed to not know what they have available as we ordered our suya’s and then (after aprox 30 minute wait) a few minutes before they arrived got told that they could substitute the vegetable suya for a halloumi one as they didn’t have all the ingredients needed. I don’t know why they couldn’t have told us when we placed the order or a few minutes later rather than a few minutes before being served. On to my point about food not coming together, we ordered the suya’ for starters and they came staggered, two first then aprox 5 minutes later another one and then another 5 minutes later the last, which was fine for us as we both had something to eat but would have been nice all together at the same time. Before we had finished our starter (the suya’s) parts of the main started to arrive, so to start the halloumi burger arrived by itself, then 5 minutes later the jollof rice and coleslaw, then another 5 minutes or so later the waitress says she will get us some new rice to go with the chicken as the one served had gone cold while waiting for the chicken to arrive. So a few minutes out comes the chicken with the rice and the rest of the side including the chips which should have been to go with the already eaten halloumi burger. When the chicken arrived it was only a 1/4 and not a 1/2 that I had ordered. I think if I had not mentioned it they would have charged me for the 1/2 I ordered despite only serving me a 1/4….. interesting that another reviewer had the same thing happened that they ordered a 1/2 and got served a 1/4. The food was tasty and the colleagues serving were great, just felt disorganised in terms of getting food out at the right time. If they had said, we can’t get it all out together, what bits do you want to arrive at the same time eg halloumi burger and chips and then the chicken and the rice. That would have made a difference. Final point which I’m fairly sure is a legal requirement for a licensed premises serving alcohol is to provide free tap water on request, we requested free tap water to go with our meal but we’re refused saying we had to buy a bottle of water…. And this was on top of a beer and coke we ordered at the same time. This was our second visit to this restaurant…. Bottom line is food was tasty, staff were friendly, however I would have expected the food to arrive together and to be provide free tap water on request….
29-05-2022
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Ghh Ghj
Extremely slow service. Salmon was dry and was not jerk as stated and side salad was a few strips of lettuce. Jollof rice has chicken stock in, couldn't serve white rice because it would take 40 minutes. No Halal meals. If your looking for a Native experience spend your money to go to Bournemouth Native 😎 instead for top African food. Southampton restuarant could potentially ruin the franchise.
29-05-2021
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Jean-Kévin Durand
Horribly slow service. Waited over 2 hours. Manager is a horrible person, service is terrible. Got locked out of the restaurant and never got food after a 2 hour wait. Do not go.
29-05-2021
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Zeph
The food was not good. Jolof rice was the worst I've had and the chicken was tough to the point that I could not eat half of it.
29-05-2021
