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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6
4.6
3864 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nick Varano invites you to enjoy superlative and classic Italian fare in this boldly colored and romantic atmosphere. NICO’s friendly and enthusiastic staff set the bar for quality customer service. The kitchen is under the direction and expertise of celebrated Boston chef, Farouk Bazoune.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 16:00–22:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Farouk Bazoune

What 3,864 people are saying

Nico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nico offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "charming" North End ambiance. Signature dishes like the tableside Cacio e Pepe and Fusilli con Rabe receive high praise. While the small, bustling space may be noisy, the "warm hospitality" and "authentic flavors" make it a memorable visit.

3,864 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Philadelphia332 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico is my go to when in Boston. Being only a single, I sat at the bar and had great food, conversation and wine. Will visit again.

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    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a nice experience. Food and service were good. Music was so loud it made it difficult to have a conversation. Made the night a little frustrating

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  3. John

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to this restaurant as part of Dine-In Boston. The food was average, the portions small, the potatoes undercooked, and the size of the cannoli was a joke. Overall, the Dine-in Boston deal was a ripoff and we would have been better off ordering from the regular menu. However, what was most disturbing was that the bread server did not use the thongs to put the bread in the baskets. This is really concerning since we are in flu and COVID season. I would expect a high-end restaurant to have sanitary practices that meet or exceed a local fast-food joint, but this was not the case.

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  4. Laura

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and it was delicious. We sat at bar with Tracy and Jackie, they were both very friendly. Tracy gave us recommendations which were fantastic. We enjoyed the dinner and drinks. Definitely will return.

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Very tasty and they were very accommodating

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  6. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! Atmosphere is quaint with a feel of fancy.

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    San Antonio2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess, waitress…very attentive, friendly, and professional. Presentation of food was beautiful. I ordered the $59 filet and requested medium well. It arrived medium well on the edges and RARE on the inside. I typically do not send food back for a re-fire unless I absolutely cannot eat it. This was a time when I had to send back. Staff was noticed rolling their eyes and shrugging their shoulders at my request, in which I felt extremely embarrassed (since I normally do not send things back). No one came to apologize or ask to see if everything else was good. It is such a small, intimate place, I felt it warranted a conversation. That steak is the ONLY REASON I did not have a great experience; however, I will not return nor recommend based on the lack of care afterward. The steak still did not come back out medium well ( warm pink center), but I could eat around it at least. Waste of a great experience and high quality steak…cooked to order ( MY preference of med-well)

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  8. Lily VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding - loved the shrimp appetizer, the lobster pasta and the pasta Nico. Fun casual atmosphere in there but could do with a little less of that club-like music, it’s very loud for dinner.

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  9. jerry

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was pretty good, not great. Wine was great. Overall pretty solid

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  10. scotth

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in the NorthEnd! Great service and atmosphere as well. Get the meatball app!

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FAQs

Nico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-0404.

Nico is rated 4.6 stars by 3864 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
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Nico

417 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 16:00–22:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Farouk Bazoune
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