Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 9779 reviews

What Kristin likes about Nico:
The staff is amazing and very attentive. The restaurant has a unique familial atmosphere and the entire staff is warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and authentic. View all feedback. What Brendan Monot doesn't like about Nico:
Pretty tight space. Unfortunately we had a 2 table right outside the kitchen and around a corner with heavy traffic from customers and servers. Felt like a scalding hot dish was going to land on my head and people were breathing on my food as they were coming and going... Bad luck on table placement. Also the music is quite loud. Food was excellent though. View all feedback.

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Menu
3.0 ★ from 53 reviews
Jacinto
31.08.2019 - 20:33

We have booked the thinking, there was a Thanksgiving Day Set menu, but were not offered this option when we showed up. the food was bad, because the place itse...

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Zachary
26.11.2022 - 00:45

The main meal was very good. the appetizers were just okay, but what I didn't love was how crowded it was. I know that most restaurants are close at the norther...

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Sage
31.05.2018 - 23:29

Food was just fair nothing special. Small place tables right on top of each other. Nothing special

Gaston
24.10.2019 - 22:33

Overall a very good meal. Noise level was moderate but it is located across from the fire station. Trucks left twice with full siren and lights so that was loud...

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Daniella
26.11.2022 - 00:45

Eating was great as usual. omas meatballs are a must when they go there. the personal is attentive and friendly. nico is always safe.

The restaurant Nico in the North End is a charming spot with excellent service. While some guests were disappointed with the pre-made tableside Cacio e Pepe and missing appetizers, others praised the atmosphere, fresh bread, and delicious dishes like Sacchetti and Rigatoni alla Vodka. The restaurant is adorned with photos of the owner with celebrities, and during the summer, guests can enjoy a breeze from outside when the windows are open. Overall, guests enjoyed the cocktails, appetizers, and main courses, with some mentioning the veal Parmesan as a standout dish. The bar service was also commended for their modern vibe and impressive drinks like the Manhattan. Despite some service mishaps, many guests expressed a desire to return to Nico for their outstanding food, cocktails, and service.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 3826 reviews
BrooklineVC
20.09.2023 - 10:27

The table side Caccio pepe was in fact pre-made in the kitchen, using cream as a thickener instead of how it should be. For such a claim to have table side it w...

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GabrielaD
20.09.2023 - 10:27

The food was incredible. The service the best, they made my girlfriend feel more special on her birthday!

DoodleBug
20.09.2023 - 10:27

Great food and service! The mushroom ravioli is to die for!

TiffanyD
20.09.2023 - 10:27

Had the cacio e Pepe and rigatoni alla vodka. Both were outstanding!

Floy
20.09.2023 - 10:27

Outstanding, I can’t wait to go back! The food, the cocktails AND the service were all outstanding. It’s been a while since we have all 3 in one place. Well don...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 681 reviews
Renee
16.03.2024 - 18:24

Let me start by saying, we didn't have a resy and just walked up at 6pm. They seated us right away. The ambiance was my jam...lively upbeat music, the staff wer...

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Amelia
16.03.2024 - 18:24

Our unplanned visit to Nico Ristorante in Boston was a pleasant surprise. Despite not having a reservation, the staff quickly found us a table, setting a positi...

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John
16.03.2024 - 18:24

A small Italian Restaurant in Boston's North End. Watched servers do tableside Cacio e Pepe and decided we would have to try it if we ever got back to Boston. B...

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Christopher
16.03.2024 - 18:24

Amazing. Delicious food, casual atmosphere, attentive wait staff. Highly recommend

Sandy
16.03.2024 - 18:24

We had a good dinner, my husband ordered cacio de pepe, which was prepared tableside very cool! Our waiter was great, very helpful, and there were plenty of bus...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 767 reviews
Mark
16.09.2023 - 12:12

Enjoyed a meal on a Sunday while brunch service was available. We stuck with the Italian classics, however. We had a reservation and were seated promptly, the r...

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Franjo
16.09.2023 - 12:12

Best meatballs in the North End! Pollo dish was fantastic! Great vibe! Overall wonderful dinning experience.

Arnaldo
16.09.2023 - 12:12

Wonderful food and a wonderful night! Seating hostess worked exceptionally hard to get us an open spot, despite us not having a reservation (you’re the best, Tr...

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Laurie
16.09.2023 - 12:12

We booked a table at 6:15 and were not seated till 7:15. Hostess offered us to sit at bar and wait. When table became available we headed downstairs to a small,...

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Ulises
06.11.2019 - 15:23

Never disappoints!! Still as good as when they opened.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 4452 reviews
John
20.07.2023 - 14:37

So 4 of us ordered and 2 people enjoyed their food….2 did not. The food wasn’t the best we’ve had in the North End but it wasn’t bad. Our waiter was very nice....

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Sean
20.07.2023 - 14:37

We made early reservations for Nico Ristorante on Valentine's Day and braved the cold to find this great place in the historic North End just across the street...

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Sonyah
20.07.2023 - 14:37

This was my family's 2nd time eating her but my first. I enjoyed my salmon and garlic mash potatoes and broccoli rob. It was delicious. We got takeout. My siste...

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Marina
20.07.2023 - 14:37

Nice place. It has its atmosphere. On the walls are a lot of photos of the owner with celebrities (I assume it is the owner of the place). During the summer the...

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Nate
20.07.2023 - 14:37

Stopped in for a pre-dinner drink with a friend before going next door for dinner. One of the best Manhattan’s I’ve had in a long time. Great bar service with a...

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