The Naked Nut
We're terribly sorry to report, but this venue has now closed down.
Formerly Swiss Pencils restaurant.
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(07) 40322136
120 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
What people are saying...
Still excellent, friendly and value for money - you can't beat this restaurant, and it caters specifically for locals.
Thanks for a memorable Graduation meal, the service and food were first class. Will definately visit again with family and friends.
P.S Thanks for the Champers (from the Graduate)
well done franco and crew....had a lovely meal and great prices...if you want a lovely quiet night out for 2 then this is the place for you...chocolate tart..the best ive tasted EVER!!..we will definately be back:)
Hi Franco
Thank you for two wonderful evenings the meals teasted fantastic. Tthe service was great and the atmosphere very special. Your warm welcome at the 2e night did us feel at home Thank you for the nice bottle of Naked Nut champagne You give us.. The wine tasted very good. Hope to see you again!!
Ken and Fran dined there on two occasions in October.
Great food. Great service. Friendly staff. A real dining experience, at sensible prices.Well done Franko.
Go there. You will enjoy it.
Franco, I big thanks to you and your staff for the wonderful food and the great service.
We are now back in the UK and will be back in Cairns in the next 18 months and we will be down to the Naked Nut for some more of your fine food.
Franco, Leanne & staff are a happy well oiled team. We went there to celebrate (commiserate my 31st b day), and the food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, the bill was excellent and we have now found our place...just wished we'd come in earlier!
Lovely food, great service, very friendly staff. Well done Franco and crew. Will be back.
Top marks to Franco and his staff. We dined in 04/10.
The reception was great, and the menu provided us with an excellent choice. All courses were of superior quality. Thank you all.
I have been to this restaurant numerous times now, which says it all really!! Why wouldn't you go back to enjoy the delicious food, the great service & the friendly atmosphere.
Highly recommended!!!
This place is always great and Franco and the team make you feel like an old friend after just one visit. Make sure you try the smoked salmon bruscetta - just a delight!!
We had dinner at The Naked Nut on October 7th, 2007 and it was great. The food was very good, the wine outstanding, service and customer orientation at superior level; a very good experience overall! The only thing that could be improved is the lightning as we found it rather dark. However, I can recommend The Naked Nut for every occasion.
Hi Franco
Thank you for a wonderful evening and the meal as always was fantastic, the service was great and the atmosphere beyond special.. "We will be back" !! Thank you.
The naked nut is our favorite restaurant. We go as often as we can and even have our own table. We highly recomend it to everyone we see and meet. The food is fabulous and the service is outstanding. Well done Franco !
Our favourite local diner !! Franco and his crew do a fantasitic job. We have been going since he opened and they have consistently served up good food and drinks with a friendly fun approach that is refreshing in the resturant scene, whether its for 20 or 2 people.
Beautiful food, great service, great atmosphere, great cocktails. Highly reccommended!!!
Best restaurant in town!! You can not beat the friendly customer service, the location, great prices or the yummiest meals that I wish I could make myself.
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29 Jan 2011
As one of Franco's ladies who lunch: We are going to miss you Franco. Absolutely the best little restaurant in Cairns. You looked after the locals. None of the the arrogance and lousy service that other restaurants think is acceptable. You know everything about the personal touch and looking after the locals, which is why your restaurants have been so successful. We are sincerely looking forward to your return.
Cairns dining won't be the same without you. Bon voyage, give Cambodia our love. It is a wonderful place. See you when you return. Look forward to your new venue.