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Nicosi

$50 and over

Dessert

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

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2 people

May 20, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

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From the OpenTable editors: Dessert takes center stage at Nicosi, an intimate, omakase-like tasting experience from acclaimed Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. In a sleek space with velvet curtains and 20 seats overlooking an open kitchen, chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Karla Espinosa whip up an artful, eight-course dessert menu that’s one of the city’s most singular dining experiences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(210) 759-0088
Website
https://nicosisatx.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot

Experiences

Nicosi Tasting Menu
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Immerse yourself in a dessert experience that redefines expectations, balancing acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and savoriness in a way that highlights their unique nuances. Nestled within The Pearl, Nicosi offers an intimate, 20-seat counter where guests engage directly with the chefs in a thoughtfully curated setting. With limited seating each evening, Nicosi presents a 90-minute, multi-course tasting menu, available by reservation only. Designed for guests 14 and older, this experience embraces the element of surprise—menus and dishes remain undisclosed until your visit. To fully appreciate the artistry and intention behind each course, we maintain a strict no-phone, no-photography policy, encouraging guests to be fully present. We look forward to welcoming you to Nicosi, where every bite tells a story.

What 104 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Innovative
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Review summary

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Nicosi offers a "unique experience" with creative, dessert-focused dining that delights foodies and adventurers alike. The "amazing" culinary journey features "outstanding" service and an intimate atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. While some find portions light, the innovative flavors and chef interactions leave a lasting impression. Highly recommended for its "creative, mind-blowing" dishes.

104 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Houston66 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Very creative and enjoyable. Only note would be to be careful if you do with the alcoholic pairings, as the relatively light menu that is somewhat protein free can result in a bit more inebriation than you might anticipate. I would gladly return to sample future menus.
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Lynne
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous unique experience with incredible flavour combinations
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Philip
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique experience! Great food and an artistic presentation!
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Armando
Corpus Christi5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very unique experience that you should definitely give a try.
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scott
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere. Be prepared that it's not "hearty," you'll still be hungry, but it's light enough that you could eat dessert first , then go out to eat. Awesome food, great host / chef, intimate setting, quiet, great service. Perfect for a special occasion.
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Jessica
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dinning experience! Very different and unexpected is the best way possible. They have a refreshing take on desserts and drinks.
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Connor
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and food. Absolutely unexpected, but would highly recommend.
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Sean
San Antonio7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique experience. I liked the concept and atmosphere. The food was delicious and inventive. Lots of nuance in their presentations. My only concern was a sense of feeling rushed. There is not a lot of room for conversation or even small talk. It's more of a show than sit down dinner.
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Tonine VIP
New York City47 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best culinary experiences I have ever had! I recommend to anyone who appreciates creative, mind blowing and savoring bites. A must if you are a foodie!
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Jehely
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for our anniversary and it was an absolute amazing experience having dessert for dinner! Highly recommended !
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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.9 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Additional information

Cross street
Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
https://nicosisatx.com/
Phone number
(210) 759-0088

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