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Nica Trattoria

4.6
4.6
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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 18:00–22:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 472-5040
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. Nina

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food, attentive staff, very small restaurant. While I enjoyed my meal do not plan to return.

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  2. Ashley

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They charge you $18 for one dessert and $8 for a coffee. Do not come here

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  3. mk

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no place like this in NYC. You feel like a guest in the owner/chef’s house. Humor, warmth, patience, intimacy — all good vibes. Maybe 10 tables in entire restaurant. Giuseppe remembered my dinner companion after a 11 year hiatus. Says it all. Food is supreme. Cannolis impossible to replicate. Even boring dishes like chicken parmigiana are elevated to fine dining and flavors. Recommend adding a little spice to the tomato sauce with the pillows of God.

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  4. Ryan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is small and cozy staff are very friendly and attentive, food was amazing.

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  5. John

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  6. Steve

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  7. Jed

    New York City

    196 reviews

    3.0

    196 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 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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  8. Mitchell

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 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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  9. voldar

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 13 August 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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  10. Dining4life

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 27 July 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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FAQs

Nica Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Nica Trattoria

354 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 18:00–22:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:30–22:00
  • 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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