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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6
4.6
3838 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-0404
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Farouk Bazoune
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Between Harris St. and Hanover Ave.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue Line<br /><br />Aquarium, Government Center<br /><br />MBTA Orange Line<br /><br />Haymarket Station
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 3,838 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nico offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Boston's North End. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Popular dishes include the Tableside Cacio e Pepe and lobster ravioli. While the ambiance is lively and intimate, it's also a bit noisy. Reservations recommended for a memorable visit.

3,838 Reviews
  1. patrick

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    If you don’t like dessert after your meal or if you like to be rushed with your dining experience then Nico is the place for you.

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  2. Margaret

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was so kind and accommodating. We had to shift our reservation time twice that day and they very kindly held our table for us despite having a very full restaurant. We were so appreciative

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  3. Thomas

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service. Special meal that we requested was prepared for us. Made for a wonderful experience.

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  4. Caroline

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The FOOD is amazing. I got lobster papperdelle pasta and I think I had half of a lobster in it. The sauce was insane. My husband got the cacio e peppe made at the table plus a meatball that melted in your mouth. The music selection was a bit off character for what I was hoping to experience, but the space was fun and exciting. A MUST GO!

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    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was lively and classy. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff were engaging and efficient. However, the food made this experience one of the best dinners we’ve had in all of our travels. The lobster ravioli, Bolognese, and Salmon were cooked to perfection. There are many options in North End but we highly recommend this gem!

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  6. daniel

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The server came over and asked what we wanted No attempt to explain or discuss menu. Did not ask if we wanted apps. Half the table food came 10 minutes before The others Abruptly came over and cleaned table Asked if we wanted anything else. Never offering or telling us about dessert options. Very rushed experience And one bathroom for the entire restaurant led to people waiting for bathroom to hover over diners. Very disappointed in what was to be a special dinner.

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    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, especially the Cacio e Pepe and Rigatoni alla Vodka. The staff were incredible, making my Mom’s birthday celebration very fun and special!

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  8. Iggy

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My son and i both got the Gnocchi and my husband got the veal parm. Good size portions as well. Service was very good too/everything came out fairly quickly which we appreciated as we were all very hungry! Would also recommend starting with Mamma Rosetta’s Famous Meatball.

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  9. Airam

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best experience in a restaurant I ever had. From the service to the outstanding food. The flavors,freshness and portions was just out of this world. Definitely coming back to visit Boston just to come back to NICO.

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  10. Kim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I chose this restaurant for my son’s 18th birthday celebration based on other reviews I read about how special the place made you feel. We received none of that love. Even though I made a reservation, they put us in the basement under a speaker and next to a TV. The ambiance in the basement is so depressing especially compared to the lively atmosphere upstairs. The music was loud and didn’t fit the vibe of was going for - I was looking for Frank Sinatra not hip hop. The food was pretty good but not exceptional. At the end of the meal they brought my son a shot of cranberry juice and a fake gift with a candle. I assume if he’d been 21 it would have been limoncello? It was just weird and not special and after dropping over $400, I left a bit disappointed. I get that the North End is an expensive tourist trap but I was looking for that classic North End experience and didn’t mind overpaying for Italian food. Unfortunately this place did not deliver for us.

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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 3838 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nico

417 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Harris St. and Hanover Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Farouk Bazoune
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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