Da Nico Ristorante
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Little Italy, New York
"favorite restaurant in little italy"(4 Tips)
"... Mayor Giuliani's favorite restaurant, and has long been a staple of Mulberry..."(3 Tips)
"Go for the garden seating!"(2 Tips)
"All good is amazing authentic Italian!"(2 Tips)
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Jennifer ElizabethOctober 4, 2016The buffalo buratta is amazing! The special of the linguini and lobster with mussels and clams are to die for!! All good is amazing authentic Italian!
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Daniel AJuly 20, 2018Great homemade pastas - linguini with seafood and spaghetti with meatballs are so good! The cheesecake is so fluffy and the cannoli is so crunchy. Make sure to sit in the outdoor patio!
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Fanny ChanJune 2, 2013Get their special that's not even on the, menu--lobster, clams, shrimp soaked in white wine sauce. And tell them it's your birthday. Fresh fruit platter & zeppoles on the house alongside dessert.Upvote2Downvote- CompassMay 15, 2014Da Nico is rumored to be former Mayor Giuliani's favorite restaurant, and has long been a staple of Mulberry Street's trattoria-lined sidewalks.
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Ade LeriAugust 6, 2016This one of my favorite places to meet up with friends. The food is so delicious and everyone is super friendly.UpvoteDownvote
Charles WyntersAugust 27, 2012Best restaurant in Little Italy. Make sure to sit in the outside garden if it is nice out to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!Upvote1Downvote
Nicole PuccioMarch 15, 2015Great service! You get complimentary bruschetta as an app and zeppole for dessert. Loved the fried zucchini and eggplant parm👌UpvoteDownvote
Raven DorantesMarch 18, 2016Amazing authentic italian food in Little Italy (even compared with Arthur Ave italian) and amazing service staff!UpvoteDownvote
Tom ElkinsJune 11, 2018The garden seating. Everyone is enjoying themselves. The food is great. The waiters have no patience for BS. Great NY experience.UpvoteDownvote
Trae FOctober 27, 2014Went at the direction of friends. An ok experience. Sit outside on the patio; weather permitting. All these LI restaurants seem to cook out of the same kitchen. Can't discern one from another.UpvoteDownvote
Kenny JonesJuly 20, 2011Delicious! I got the chicken with garlic and lemon and it was outstanding. One of the best meals I've had so far in 5 days in nyc.UpvoteDownvote
Liz LevineMay 22, 2014Best restaurant in little Italy every thing on the menu has been deliciousUpvoteDownvote
JamesOctober 7, 2019Food is fine and they’re accommodating enough. But don’t arrive in the mid-afternoon when service is slow and the staff are busy watching their iPads. Getting extra parmesan & bread is a chore.UpvoteDownvote
Nausheen KhanOctober 2, 2013Pretty decent food but the construction noises next to the garden area is quite a spoiler. Also, every table gets a free dessert at the end of your meal.UpvoteDownvote
Pieterjan PSeptember 24, 2019Fresh ingredients but for sure not the bread and the complementary dessertUpvoteDownvote
Peter St.JohnSeptember 21, 2020enjoyed the filet of sole, nice atmosphere given the pandemicUpvoteDownvote
Jonas MeirhaegheJanuary 8, 2020The pizza was a little dry, the bread wasn't fresh, the 'home-made' tiramisu wasn't as expected. We were forced to give a tip. So far the worst restaurant we had in Manhattan.Upvote1Downvote
ellen resnickJuly 5, 2011Why can't they be smart enough to play Italian music in the garden??? It could be quiet so as not to bother the neighbors. It wud make people drink more and feel like being in ItalyUpvoteDownvote
Chelsey DJune 2, 2013I'm writing this review from the tile floor of my bathroom. Run away! This used to be my favorite restaurant in little Italy but this time was VILE! Veal Parm was animal grade meat! What happened?UpvoteDownvote
Shruti ADecember 18, 2013Bottle of prosecco if on date night is a must. Stay classy New YorkUpvoteDownvote
Oz AriciFebruary 29, 2012Osso Bucco with Milanese rissotto is the best dish ever! Calamari is also very light and fresh...UpvoteDownvote
Ann GriffithSeptember 8, 2012Zeppoles are peanut safe --- a real treat of a place to bring a kid with the allergy!!!!UpvoteDownvote
Adam DavisSeptember 5, 2011Staff was awesome, food was served VERY fast. I will be coming back on my next visit to nyc!UpvoteDownvote
Ryan SchreiberJune 13, 2011If you don't like this place, you don't like food. Get the Rigatoni alla Nonna! Read moreUpvote5Downvote
Janneke BoekhorstJuly 13, 2023Bread upfront is very old. Food is fine, but they charge you for every drink so keep that in mind!! Staff is not that friendly. So my tip: choose another restaurantUpvoteDownvote
- Chelsey DJune 2, 2013Addendum: I wouldn't even feed this to my dog as it would be classified as animal cruelty. Shame on you Da Nico, you should serve your food with a side of pepto and a vomit bag.UpvoteDownvote
Renz PeeOctober 6, 2013Okay... Had chicken parm at this restaurant and a couple hours later got sick not sure it was the food but I noticed the chicken tasted old... Today I'm eating the second half ...if I get sick againUpvoteDownvote
Fabrizio GiustinaSeptember 25, 2010The pizza here is really terrible, at least for italian standards... The tiramisu is good (also if doesn't really look like an italian tiramisu). They also charged a 20% gratuity without askingUpvoteDownvote
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Da Nico Ristorante
164 Mulberry St (btwn Broome & Grand St)
New York, NY 10013
United States
New York, NY 10013
United States
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–11:30 PM
(212) 343-1212
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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