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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6
4.6
3843 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Nico restaurant

Nico

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
North End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 3,843 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 dining experience in the heart of Little Italy, known for "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" and attentive staff. While the ambiance can be lively and sometimes noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and exquisite culinary offerings make it a "highly recommended" destination.

3,843 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    No water No silverware No napkin I had to ask Good was over spiced Manager was hitting on his maitre d Expensive

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  2. BENJAMIN

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unbelievable meal with top end service. Best of the best in the northend

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  3. Cheryl

    West Palm Beach

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very romantic restaurant.. we had the perfect table and waiter! Food was outstanding.., Will return next year for sure!

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  4. Tony

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great environment with very good food. The price was in line.

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  5. Joy

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico always has delicious and authentic southern Italian food, and if you can get a reservation, don't miss it. The service is great and you'll feel happy (and so full!) after a lovely meal!

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  6. Sara

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful experience! The food and service was fabulous. We will be back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice location with friendly & professional staff. The music was loud and like a night club. We asked our waiter to switch to a lower tempo & volume, and they were happy to accommodate. Excellent greeting at the door, and service was great! Thx! 😁

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  8. John

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect meal as always. Espresso Martini was great. Meatball Parm is my fav dish on Hanover!

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  9. Donna

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nico NEVER disappoints….. from the service to the food ….. everything was perfect. Can’t wait to go back !!

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  10. Becky

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the pasta wheel dish for 2 and the pasta was not el dente and instead a bit mushy. We were very disappointed and were hoping it tasted similar to the meal we had in Italy - but not even close. :(

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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 3843 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Nico restaurant

Nico

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
North End

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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