Nicosi

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   Dan

   VIP

   San Antonio

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nicosi is a unique concept “dessert for dinner” Destination offering an 8-course dessert with 2 courses each on the themes of savory, acid, bitter and sweet. Kudos to the Emmer & Rye group for giving us this amazing experience. Maximum of 20-people. No phones, no photos - just amazingly creative dishes and the opportunity to interact with the chefs and those around you. Two seatings a night. Don’t miss it.
   

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   Gabriel

   San Antonio

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great valentine’s day experience. They accommodated for my vegan partner’s dietary restrictions very creatively and we are looking forward to coming again next quarter for their new menu with friends & family.
   

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   Stacy

   VIP

   New York City

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From entry to exit, Nicosi is nothing short of an experience that will transport you and your taste buds to an entirely different world. The setup and layout of the space set the chefs up for center stage, where you can admire their precise placement and plating of each dish before serving you. The storytelling of each dish and how it plays on your palate is truly art. Chef Tavel and his team made an incredible space to indulge in the culinary curiosities you wouldn’t believe are available in San Antonio. The worst part is when it’s all over. The experience and ambiance are so amazing that you won’t want to leave! 12/10, highly recommend!
   

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   Arin

   San Antonio

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10 experience. Completely understand why it is Michelin recommended Words cannot describe the experience Highly recommend.
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   Chicago

   67 reviews

   5.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   really innovative experience. Come hungry and lean into the stories, flavors, smells, and desserts. fun. we'll be back
   

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   Izabella

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Experienced Nicosi on 02/08/2025. Menu 002 Methodically curated, Michelin recommended dining experience. To respect the chefs desire for mystery, I must omit speaking of the flavors of the dishes themselves. Nicosi seats a max of 20 guests in a horseshoe shaped seating arrangement with the kitchen located in the center. This allows for each diner to observe the chefs as they plate the dishes. The dessert focused tasting menu has the option of an alcoholic or non alcoholic drink pairing. I enjoyed the experience. The chefs were personable and full of knowledge, clearly showcasing their passion. Service was great. Up to par with fine dining experiences. The techniques used to curate the courses exemplified the creativity the chefs have to offer. There was certainly no lack of distinct flavors. Albeit to say, I was not quite wowed by any dish in this particular menu set - taste wise. Which is just to say, another person may have felt completely opposite. I did have a couple favorites but … I’m always on the hunt for my next euphoric bite. @bellatastes :IG
   

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   Justin

   VIP

   Austin

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall a good experience. Took my wife here for her birthday. I’d rate as a low 4, my wife would rate as a 5. Tried to write the review with minimal spoilers. I’ve been to a lot of tasting menus (and eaten at other restaurants owned by the same company, notably Hestia and 4 others all multiple times). I was excited to try this new place, and drove down from Austin for a special treat for my wife’s birthday. I might have built up my expectations too much, from eating at the other brands. Overall the food was good. Two main areas really took away from the experience, and I wish I knew in advance: The website says “We recommend guests arrive ready to enjoy a full meal. You will leave satisfied.” After leaving, I literally had a full additional dinner. It’s probably half the amount of food you get at a typical tasting menu. Having gone to many tasting menus that were too much food, I deliberately came hungry, which was a HUGE mistake and probably cast a shadow over the whole experience. One of the dishes was a honey themed item about the size of a cream puff. Another was probably about a quarter of an apple (with other stuff, of course). As far as volume of food with 8 things total, I think it literally is comparable to eating an apple and four cream puffs, again, trying to avoid any spoilers for guests wanting to experience surprises as intended. But come just expecting a big dessert, not a meal, or you’ll leave hangry. The non-alcoholic beverage pairing was also super lack luster and basically felt like an afterthought. One of the drinks is literally wine with alcohol removed. I sometimes drink and sometimes don’t, and picked the cocktail pairing expecting a lot of creativity. I recently went to Mixtli as well, which has phenomenal non alcoholic beverage pairing, by contrast. I expected Canje (another of their brands) caliber drinks. However, the last round for non-alcoholic was a kombucha which was phenomenal. I hope they sell that to go one day.
   

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   Antonio

   Hawaii

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was an amazing experience. Our second time here to try the new menu and it didn't disappoint. I really appreciate being taken to the edge of food concepts. Looking forward to returning for the third menu when it's available.
   

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   Henry

   San Antonio

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Unique and wonderful experience! Very creative creations and presentation!
   

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    Traci

    VIP

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The best dining experience you'll have in San Antonio. Delicious, artful, scientific, intimate, exploratory and beautiful. I can't say enough. Everything was perfect. You would pay three to four times this price for this experience anywhere else in the world because I have. I would come every week if possible. Outstanding. I look forward to Nicosi getting Michelin starred.
    

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