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Nicola's Ristorante, Cincinnati, OH

Nicola's Ristorante

2872 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
1420 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Nicola's Ristorante is a fine-dining Italian restaurant in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, serving guests for almost 30 years. Step inside to experience a warm ambiance and the delightful aroma of freshly prepared dishes. Our extensive menu features housemade pastas, fresh seafood, and a rotating 5-Course Chef Crafted Grand Tasting Experience. Complement your meal with selections from our exceptional wine list, featuring Italian and international options, selected by our in-house Sommelier. We have private dining rooms available for parties of up to 80 guests. Sourcing only the freshest ingredients, both locally and imported, Nicola's Ristorante is the perfect destination for your next business dinner, date night, celebration, or excuse to get out of the house! Our warm and welcoming team is excited to take you on a culinary journey through Italy, without ever having to get on a plane!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Reed
  • Catering
    For Catering, please reach out to Daniel Dicks at events@viaviterestaurant.com for detailed information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our award-winning food, wine, unique private & semi-private dining spaces, and professional service combine to create truly memorable experiences for business meetings, social celebrations, weddings, and rehearsal dinners. We can tailor the event to your individual needs.
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    Liberty & Sycamore Street; Sycamore & Orchad Street.<br />
  • Parking details
    Street parking and valet parking Monday through Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Walking Distance from Cincinnati Metro Bus Stops, Cincinnati Bell Street Car- 12th Street & Main Free Parking available on Liberty street; Paid Public Parking availble on Sycamore Street & 14th Street. Valet- $10 Monday-Thursday $15 Friday/Saturday Cash or Venmo Only.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bolo-Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our Signature Tagliatelle Bolognese and a refreshing field green salad at a discounted price, only on Mondays! Made in the traditional Bologna style with Beef & Veal and housemade tagliatelle pasta. Tagliatelle Bolognese with Nicola's House Salad for $17.00 FULL A LA CATE MENU IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
    Bolo-Monday Photo
  • Easter 2025 at Nicola's Ristorante

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
    Celebrate Easter 2025 with us and enjoy a specially curated Pick Two menu! Our selection includes both brunch and dinner options, complemented by signature cocktails. Experience traditional brunch favorites such as our famous Crab Cakes, French Toast, Steak & Eggs, as well as unique Nicola's signatures, like our Raviolone Lungo and Baked Oysters! You can view the full Easter menu on our website: nicolasotr.com *Reservations for parties of 2-5 have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 45 minutes. *Reservations for parties of 6+ have a reserved dining time of 2 hours. *This is a prepaid experience. We require minimum 7-day notice for cancellations without penalty. Any reservation, cancelled for any reason, less than 7 days in advance will be nonrefundable. Cancellations will only be accepted via email at info@nicolasotr.com
    Easter 2025 at Nicola's Ristorante Photo
  • Mother's Day 2025 at Nicola's Ristorante

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 13, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Celebrate Mom on her special day with a luxurious Mother's Day Experience at Nicola's! Enjoy a Pick Two Menu that includes both brunch and dinner options, complemented by signature cocktails. Our Mother's Day Menu will feature a variety of iconic dishes like handmade crispy gnocchi with Italian Truffle, jumbo shrimp cocktail, Roasted Faroe Island Salmon and more! *Reservations for parties of 2-5 have a reserved dining time of 1 hour 45 minutes. *Reservations for parties of 6+ have a reserved dining time of 2 hours. *This is a prepaid experience. We require minimum 7-day notice for cancellations without penalty. Any reservation, cancelled for any reason, less than 7 days in advance will be non-refundable. Cancellations will only be accepted via email at info@nicolasotr.com
    Mother's Day 2025 at Nicola's Ristorante Photo

Private dining

FAQs

Nicola's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 721-6200.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Over the Rhine

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Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nicola's Ristorante

1420 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Liberty & Sycamore Street; Sycamore & Orchad Street.<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Tuscan, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and valet parking Monday through Saturday.
  • Public transit
    Walking Distance from Cincinnati Metro Bus Stops, Cincinnati Bell Street Car- 12th Street & Main Free Parking available on Liberty street; Paid Public Parking availble on Sycamore Street & 14th Street. Valet- $10 Monday-Thursday $15 Friday/Saturday Cash or Venmo Only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Reed
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering, please reach out to Daniel Dicks at events@viaviterestaurant.com for detailed information.
  • Private party facilities
    Our award-winning food, wine, unique private & semi-private dining spaces, and professional service combine to create truly memorable experiences for business meetings, social celebrations, weddings, and rehearsal dinners. We can tailor the event to your individual needs.
  • Private party contact
    Daniel Dicks: (513) 721-8480
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