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Nica Trattoria, New York, NY

Nica Trattoria

4.9
4.9
9 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Nica Trattoria is a classic Italian restaurant located in the Upper East Side. Diners come here the first time for simple, authentic Italian cuisine, including pasta, gnocchi and other menu options, but they stay for owner and Chef Giuseppe’s warm welcome attitude. Customers often say that dining at Nica Trattoria feels like being a part of Giuseppe’s family.

With fresh ingredients, including porcini mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, used to craft the spaghetti and other dishes, Nica Trattoria specializes in high-quality dishes that will fill the stomach and please the palate. The gnocchi are always a crowd pleaser, and you can ask your server (or Giuseppe himself) about wine pairings with any meal or dish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 472-5040
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

9 Reviews
  1. John

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unreal food and service. The best Italian food in UES. Dont keep it a secret from your friends.

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  2. Steve

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was simply fabulous, and a wonderful bottle of wine was selected for us by the owner.

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  3. Jed

    New York City

    190 reviews

    3.0

    190 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice folks, but the food was disappointing. My food was undercooked and my wife’s was so mediocre that she left half on the plate.

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  4. Mitchell

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my son-in-law to this charming neighborhood restaurant. Owner treated us like regulars. We started with glasses of the Super Tuscan, and baked eggplant and fava bean/sausage appetizers - excellent, particularly the homemade rollatini red sauce. For entrees, we shared the pappardelle funghi (fresh pasta/savory mushrooms) and veal saltimbocca (pounded thin with slightly salty prosciutto - thought I also tasted lemon?). Both were delicious. With one visit, this restaurant became a new favorite. Can’t wait to return with my wife!

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  5. voldar

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    None better in NYC. Order off the special menu everything is great!

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  6. Dining4life

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nica is an amazing person and restaurant. We had a fantastic time! The wine, food and service was impeccable. When visiting Manhattan I will always go here if I can get a booking!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic cuisine! Attentive wait staff with a intimate experience

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  8. Visse

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will give my honest opinion but it pains me a bit. This is our fav place to go for a neighborhood Italian in NYC. It's tiny so if it gets so popular I can't get a seat I will be bummed for me. Happy for y'all but bummed for me. Enjoy!

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  9. madjaccar

    New York City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I LOVE this restaurant and my friends loved as well. We wanted a place with good food, well-priced good wine, and a manageable noise level for us to chat/catch up. The food was EXCELLENT, the wine was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Sadly Giuseppe was out but I plan to see him/them again soon. Excellent restaurant!

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FAQs

Nica Trattoria is rated 4.9 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Nica Trattoria

354 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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