Nicola's Ristorante

Name: Nicola's Ristorante
Address: 1420 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 721-6200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2871 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Located just north of Downtown in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati’s hip and historic neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its 20+ years of operation. Owners Nicola and Maureen Pietoso pride their restaurant not only for its highly acclaimed contemporary Italian menu, extensive wine list and variety of unique dining spaces, but most especially for their restaurant’s long-standing reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(513) 721-6200
Website
http://www.nicolasotr.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jack Hemmer
Catering
Nicola's Ristorante offers catering to diners' homes; 5-8 courses with wine parings, minimum 10 people, no Saturdays or Sundays, starting at $90.00 a person.
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
Nicola Pietoso: (888) 458-3406

Location
1420 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Area
Central Business District
Cross Street
Liberty Street
Parking details
Street parking and valet parking Monday through Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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sunchoke puree / charred asparagus / shiitake mushrooms / yuzu /dried cherry
Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00
fingerling potatoes / 'nduja / orange / bagna cauda

Insalate

Pickled BeetsUSD 12.00
goat cheese mousse / truffle / granny smith apple / granola
ProsciuttoUSD 12.00
burrata cheese / arugula / citronette / pecorino / fig mostarda
Boucheron Goat CheeseUSD 12.00
apple / truffle / pistachios / mixed greens
Caulilini e TonnatoUSD 13.00
pickled pearl onion / mustard greens / bagna cauda / cured egg yolk
Belgian EndiveUSD 13.00
pear butter / smoked gorgonzola / sherry shallot vinaigrette / pecans

Fresh Pasta Made in House

Tagliatelle alla BologneseUSD 15.00
classic meat sauce
Mezzaluna alla SorrentinaUSD 16.00
san marzano / mozzarella / basil
Maccheroni Tre FormaggiUSD 16.00
confit artichokes / baby spinach / asparagus / gremolata
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Seared Lamb RackUSD 38.00
tuscan lentils / braised purple cabbage / pickled eggplant

What 2,871 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
2.2Value

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2,871 Reviews

LM
LMA1974
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Gnocchi is the best in the city.
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Angiey
Cincinnati
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Atmosphere is perfect. So much better than Sotto and you can actually get a reservation more than months in advance. You can actually see the menu snd not feel like you’re eating in a dungeon with people sitting inches away from you. The bolognase sauce is rich and so flavorful. If you haven’t tried this place you’re missing out.
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KellyM
Cincinnati
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food, as always, was delicious!
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Jdiner
Cincinnati
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful. One of the best servers were have had at Nicolas. Thank you Steve!
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Mindymun
Cincinnati
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time . Great experience. Love , love loved it.
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WhitneyH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love Nicola's and we go there every year on Valentine's Day! I loved our meal, however sitting in the back separate dining room is not my favorite way to enjoy a meal. We had a lovely dinner and everything was great but the ambiance is a bit lacking in there.
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michaelb
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, wonderful staff. Awesome valentines menu. Overall great experience
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MMMM
Cincinnati
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
an exceptional meal with great service in a moderate dining room.
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POSH
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food, one of the best spots in town!
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Janice
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I made reservations for Valentines Day. The fixed menu had appeal for meat eaters and non-meat eaters as well. The food was delicious! It is a special place for sure ❤️
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1420 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Cross Street
Liberty Street
Area
Central Business District
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking and valet parking Monday through Saturday.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jack Hemmer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nicolasotr.com/
Phone number
(513) 721-6200
Catering
Nicola's Ristorante offers catering to diners' homes; 5-8 courses with wine parings, minimum 10 people, no Saturdays or Sundays, starting at $90.00 a person.
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
Nicola Pietoso: (888) 458-3406

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Antipasti

Soup of the DayUSD 11.00

Mushroom and Ricotta GnudiUSD 13.00

Braised Pork CheekUSD 14.00

Seared Diver ScallopUSD 15.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00

Insalate

Pickled BeetsUSD 12.00

ProsciuttoUSD 12.00

Boucheron Goat CheeseUSD 12.00

Caulilini e TonnatoUSD 13.00

Belgian EndiveUSD 13.00

Fresh Pasta Made in House

Tagliatelle alla BologneseUSD 15.00

Mezzaluna alla SorrentinaUSD 16.00

Maccheroni Tre FormaggiUSD 16.00

CappellacciUSD 18.00

Thyme Infused PappardelleUSD 18.00

Potato GnocchiUSD 18.00

Tagliolini Neri ai Frutti di MareUSD 18.00

I Secondi Piatti

Chicken InvoltiniUSD 30.00

Red Snapper al CartoccioUSD 34.00

Steelhead TroutUSD 34.00

Short RibsUSD 36.00

Seared Lamb RackUSD 38.00

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