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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6
4.6
3856 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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.

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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 LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket 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 3,856 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 with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The menu features delectable dishes such as lobster ravioli and cacio e pepe. While some find the atmosphere lively and music slightly loud, the welcoming staff and superb cuisine make it a highly recommended spot in the North End.

3,856 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great birthday dinner here! Loved the tableside cacio e pepe.

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  2. Charles

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great time we had at Nico. Our waiter was absolutely superb as was the food and drink. Absolutely will be going back, loved it.

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  3. Lana

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Do not go for Valentine’s day. They are too overwhelmed to give you a full experience.

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  4. Maria

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server and service was fantastic. Our food was amazing…with the exception of the Chilean sea bass, which was pretty fishy. However the lobster raviolis and sauce that were in the dish made it wonderful. I left half the fish…would order the vodka rigatoni next time. Wow! And two orders of the octopus. THAT stole the show. Will definitely go back!

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  5. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Wintry Friday night. Had an 8:45 res and we were seated promptly. Music much too loud. Raucous groups of 20-something drinkers screaming over the music (bar is in the same tight space as the tables). Ambience, at that hour anyway, was noisy bar not fine dining. Never got the salad we ordered but otherwise service was OK. Chef is top tier: fish cooked perfectly, meatballs enormous and really tasty, pasta silky. Wine list interesting and pricey. Vibe so unpleasant we didn't linger to try dessert. FYI: restrooms are downstairs so not handicap accessible.

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  6. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing; the staff went above and beyond. Overall great atmosphere :)

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  7. Lauren

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in the North End! The cacio e pepe is my absolute favorite!

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  8. Remy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico has amazing food and service! I can’t believe I haven’t been there sooner. A must try.

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  9. Sherri

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service. Lobster ravioli was simply superb!

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  10. Patrick

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Nico is always delicious, the staff is always friendly.

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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 3856 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 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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