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Nicosi, San Antonio, TX
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Nicosi

$50 and over
Dessert

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Dessert takes center stage at Nicosi, an intimate, omakase-like tasting experience from acclaimed Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. In a sleek space with velvet curtains and 20 seats overlooking an open kitchen, chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Karla Espinosa whip up an artful, eight-course dessert menu that’s one of the city’s most singular dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 759-0088
  • Website
    https://nicosisatx.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Nicosi Tasting Menu

    USD 100.00 - USD 120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory elements all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi has 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs. With limited seating times nightly, Nicosi offers a prefix, multicourse, 90 minute experience by reservation only. Ages 15 and up, please. A key component to Nicosi is also the element of surprise; photos and the menu will not be revealed until your visit. Due to this, there is a no phone/photography policy. We encourage you to engage and be present for the total experience.
    Nicosi Tasting Menu photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Best Ambience

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Good for special occasions

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Best Ambience

  • San Antonio

    Best Value

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicosi offers a "unique and wonderful" dining adventure with "exceptionally creative" desserts that challenge traditional flavors. Guests rave about the "impeccable" service, intimate atmosphere, and engaging culinary presentations. The rotating multi-course dessert menu is "absolutely amazing," making it a must-try experience for adventurous foodies in San Antonio.

45 Reviews

  1. Tia

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my 25th birthday with my new fiancé. Had a wonderful experience. Did a happy dance for every dish. Everything was exceptional. Drinks were delicious.

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  2. Ashley

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an experience I suggest everyone try. Before you even walk in the front door you get a taste of what’s to come. The food is innovative, delicious and just fun. Without giving too much away, the fat washed cocktail is something I can’t get out of my mind. The homemade yogurt… WOW. This felt like a very upscale farm to table experience. The team was incredibly warm making this upscale experience feel inviting and not too serious. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you, Nicosi.

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  3. Gage

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was almost inedible, but was a one of a kind experience. Felt like I was shoving food into my mouth to justify the price tag $$$$$$!

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  4. Amber

    San Antonio

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn't know what to expect heading into Nicosi, I only knew we had friends that had raved about it. My husband and I were blown away. We truly thought we'd left food *experiences* like this behind in NYC, where we lived for more than a decade. It's not that there isn't food just as incredible in San Antonio, but rarely is it turned into an entire experience on top of the food being amazing. If you're ready and willing to be surprised, indulged, fully wowed — Nicosi is for you. The food blew us away, the beverage pairings (both NA and A) were top notch, and interacting with the chefs and staff was nothing short of incredible.

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  5. Julie

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique experience, surprise menu did bring new tastes and flavors never experienced before.

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  6. Stacey

    St. Louis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Insanely inventive dessert experience that even non-dessert people would enjoy. Beautifully presented and loved the drink pairings. I got the nonalcoholic versions since we had a few hours drive and I didn’t feel left out which is so nice. The whole evening was educational and inviting!

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  7. Olivia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lovely upscale experience that lived up to the hype!

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  8. Larissa

    San Antonio

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience. An intimate setting, next level cuisine

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  9. Tandy

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. One of its kind, at least in San Antonio. Highly recommend a light dinner then coming here for dessert with cocktails. Everything from cookware to ambiance was curated and designed by the team. I guarantee there are few things like that in SA, in TX, in the US. One comment though, the website says to be dressy but no one held anyone to that code. I would say they should remove that note or update it. Because one guy wore shorts and several wore sneakers and Hawaiian shirts. I was in a cocktail dress and heels. I would have dressed differently knowing Hawaiian shirts and cheap Sketchers moccasin sneakers could get in.

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  10. Camille

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! I can’t wait to go back for the new menu:)

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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.9 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nicosi

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
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