Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe

Reviews

• N C.

  star star star star star_border 13 August 2026

  A borderline gem among the sea of chain restaurants. The only issue is the front register where you have to order, since it makes for an informal/impersonal experience especially for those first-timers. What's the point of having a front register? The ambiance & service is upscale, so why not the ordering process?
  
  We had the tomato basil bisque, the pasta rossa, and the chicken & artichoke pasta. The bisque was divine....which had the perfect level of sweet, sour, and savory. No doubt it had hints of heavy cream and dry sherry, which is classic. Plus, the parmesan crostinis that came with the bisque were addicting.
  
  The pastas were both perfectly al dente, and large portion for the price. The chicken & artichoke pasta was eclectic and tangy, but OK. The bold flavors of the feta and artichokes played well with the subtle tomato, cream sauce and pine nuts.The pasta rossa was good too, with the perfectly balanced tomato-cream blush sauce. The wild mushrooms and crisp bacon sent the dish into stellar territory.
  
  Did not save room for dessert. Lunch for two was about $32 without tip. We'll be back for sure.

• Lily W.

  star star star star star 10 August 2026

  Nice cafe with delicious dishes! Have tried both the grilled cheese with asparagus and the spicy shrimp pomodoro. Both dishes were delicious! We were impressed. This is a pleasant place to have a meal or snack away from the hustle and bustle of the busy mall.

• Evie H.

  star star star star star 6 August 2026

  I truly think that my favorite restaurant is Nordstrom Cafe. Their soups, salads, and desserts are all absolute perfection and like five-star quality. I always get their cilantro and chicken salad and it is really so darn delicious I can't even put it into words!!! Also, their lemon ricotta cookies are to die for. If you're shopping around, definitely stop here!!! Yumminess: OUT OF THIS WORLD    Instagrammability:   10/10   Ambiance: fast paced but kind of fancy!

• Adeline G.

  star star star star_border star_border 4 August 2026

  One of my favorite options for causal dining at the Cherry Hill Mall. There are daily specials, many which I have tried. The daily specials are a welcomed option for something different and new.
  
  Most of the food is well made, flavorful and fresh. I can't pick a favorite yet but I do enjoy their soups and salads the most. Their tomato soup is my lunch go-to for the winter season.
  
  The only reason I am giving this place only 3 stars is the service itself. While the service at the registers, where you place your orders, is friendly and prompt, the servers themselves do not seem to have much experience or they really don't care. I'm often chasing down a server for refills on my drinks or waiting longer than expected, especially if I've ordered a dessert or coffee.
  
  There have been a handful of select times (even when the cafe is not even busy) where I'm waiting longer for the server to greet me, review my order and at least bring my drink.
  
  If you're using a card to pay for your order and don't have cash on you, it feels like you're expected to add the tip to the card, prior to being served. This is what I feel is the downside to placing your order first at the registers and seating yourself. The servers sometimes fail to connect with their customers.
  
  The food itself is the reason I come back, but maybe I'll just order my food to-go next time.

• Richard R.

  star star star star star_border 2 August 2026

  I am continually pleasantly surprised when I visit the Nordstrom Cafe. The staff is always exceedingly friendly and polite, the dining room is classy and open, the prices are reasonable (The cafe food is about the only thing I can afford at Nordstrom) and the food is pretty darn good.
  
  The Nordstrom Cafe has weekly specials and then a standard menu. The menu is not large but there are enough options to please. I have had the Tuscon chicken a couple of times and I really enjoyed it. The portion size was perfect and the chicken was moist and nicely spiced. It comes with an assortment of nice vegetables also for $12.00! Everything we have had there has been surprisingly good, even the desserts.
  
  The way Nordstrom Cafe works is your order is placed and paid for when you walk in at the counter. Then you chose a seat in the dining room and your waitperson takes care of you. It is a little different but pretty efficient. They close at 8:00 PM so keep that in mind.