We really enjoyed our visit. We were walking down little Italy and noticed this place and decided to try it. Price was reasonable for the amount of food we got. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Food was delicious and the portions were big. Would definitely come back. Service was great. We really enjoyed it. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Aaaahhh I hate to write this review but Da Nico did not live up to my expectations :(. Our party of 8 came in on a nice snowy day. There's a lot of seating in the back, and despite the weather, the restaurant filled up quickly. - Eggplant Parmesan, (3/5): to me, tasted like parmigiana from a cafeteria. A bit mushy, and came out warm, not hot. - Shrimp Linguine, (3/5): the pasta was cooked al dente to perfection. Tbh idk what traditional shrimp linguine should taste like, but this was very very salty and seafood forward (to a fault). I appreciated that there were lots of shrimps, but that's about it - Shrimp Linguine with Pesto, (3.5/5): I like this slightly better. typically not eaten with pesto, but it really mellowed out an almost spoiled seafood taste... Staff were super friendly, and at the end of the meal, zeppoles came out for the whole table (my favorite part). read more

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the vibes here were immaculate!!! our server was so funny!! truly felt like family coming here which i needed as a tourist read more

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Had the time of my life here for a solo lunch. Staff is very attentive to you. Carbonara was good read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

hey folks, all the food at this restaurant is very mediocre. We tried everything from pizza to spaghetti to salmon to eggplant parm and all mediocre. This restaurant may have been good back in the day but not anymore. There are many many better choices for Italian in New York. Ambience similarly mediocre, dusty artificial plant next to our table for example. Good service at least! read more

Nothing beats Mulberry street in the winter, with Christmas signs lining the streets of Little Italy, snow flurries fluttering down on the streets and warm, open-fire pizza ovens beckoning you inside. Da Nico strategically places two pizza-ovens facing the doorway, luring in customers. Oddly enough, the "bar" in front of the ovens is purely for food and drink prep, and there are no barstools or drinks served there. Coming on a Saturday night, the host graciously granted a last second table with no reservation, and it could not have been a better experience. From the waiter to food, each segment of dinner embodied the Italian restaurant stereotype and offered a delicious classic-Italian experience. Special request to have the egg yolk uncracked on the Carbonara was graciously granted by the chef, although would recommend slightly less pepper as it was overpowering even certain bites with ham. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My family and I decided to dine at Da Nico Ristorante for lunch a few weeks ago after a brief stroll through Little Italy. We usually have a go-to spot that we dine in, but decided to try some place different. We came in on a weekday in the early afternoon and there were several other diners inside also enjoying a meal. The food at Da Nico Ristorante did not disappoint, which makes total sense why there were so many other people having lunch at this spot in the middle of the week as well! We ordered several items and everything we tried was tasty. Our order consisted of the - Linguine with Clams - Veal Parmigiana - Eggplant Parmigiana - Pizza Miele - zeppole (on the house) Food was fresh and good quality. The Pizza Miele was surprisingly the showstopper for me! Loved the combination of the hot sopressata and honey. Pricing was fair for all of the dishes and definitely justified the product. Our server was professional and friendly. Service overall was a little slow during our meal, but I think it may have been because our waiter was by himself (with support from the bus staff). As a result, our lunch ended up being stretched a little longer than desired. Overall, we had a good first visit to Da Nico Ristorante and would definitely return again in the future the next time we're in Little Italy. read more

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took my parents and other relatives (all seniors) to Da Nico in Little Italy on a busy Saturday fall night. Did not have a reservation but since it was early (6pm) was able to get a table inside. The tables outside are smaller and all filled since it was nice out. Pricing is fair. Big menu and there are "specials". Service was good enough and as folks were attentive and water glasses were filled regularly. Food was hit or miss depending on the items. Spaghetti and meatballs and the Fried Calamari was the best. The clams with white sauce and linguine was a big salty. The rigatoni vodka was a bit bland. The veal chop special was good but expensive $72. Pizza was OK no undercarriage. Big free plate of zeppoles is a plus. Would go back despite all the heavy competition as Da Nico is consistent over the years. Note bill is cheaper in cash read more

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My ONLY go to when I'm in lil Italy. Service starts once I walk in the door, always greeted and seated properly. Love the vibes in there lunch or dinner time. The hot antipasto is tasty and the variety in the dish is good. I always tend to order the same chicken parm with rigatoni but make it vodka sauce, 5 stars cause a lot of other restaurants don't make it like this or even want to cater to both chicken n rigatoni having vodka sauce. read more

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Food was ok, a tad too overpriced and my server, who was a bartender was simply not helpful nor kind. Wouldn't come back. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant blew me away! My family and I shared the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and lasagna everything was so delicious I forgot to take pictures! The sangria was perfectly balanced and paired so well with the rich, fresh flavors of the food. We were even welcomed with complimentary zeppoles topped with powdered sugar and freshly baked bread at the start of our dinner . Great service, quick food for a party of 5, and such a cozy atmosphere with dim lights and ambient music. Perfect for both family dinners and date nights. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Zeppolis - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I have usually found that the restaurants in Little Italy at least maintain some semblance of normalcy in their Italian dishes ( aka at least try to maintain them not Americanized). However, though I had great expectations for Da Nico, I found that their dishes were more similar to Olive Garden than to an authentic Italian cuisine. And don't get me started on the price. Paying $50 per person for a piece of bruschetta with burrata and seafood pasta is preposterous. I've been to Michelin star restaurants in Italy that charged me less than this. Anyway, long story short, se sei italiano e vuoi assaggiare piatti preparati da italiani doc, meglio cucinarseli da soli a casa propria. read more

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Da Nico is a classic Italian American restaurant in Little Italy that my coworkers introduced me to last year. Although I would not recommend getting Italian food in this area in general because of the tourist trap factors, I do think Da Nico is one of the best ones. The service has always been great and you definitely get a lot out of your experience if you've got that real New York attitude about you (or if you appreciate receiving it). Da Nico is also a favorite of some of the Soprano actors and I actually got to meet Bobby Bacala one time which was amazing. For food, I always get the baked clams and the chicken Parm. During the San Genaro feast I also like to come here and grab a table outside so I can watch the parade and people watch. read more

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Came here for dinner after seeing the "Sopranos" sign--I'm a big fan of the series, so it caught my attention. We were warmly greeted by the hostess upon arrival, but unfortunately, the rest of the waitstaff seemed indifferent, almost like our presence was an inconvenience. We ordered the Caprese and the minestrone to start, followed by the chicken parmigiana and shrimp scampi over linguine. Both entrées were delicious, although the server went a bit overboard with the cheese on the parm. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious, but the experience would have been much better if the service staff were more attentive and personable. Sadly, I wouldn't return based on the service alone. read more

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One of the Better Spots in Little Italy, Solid Pasta, Classic Vibes. In a neighborhood packed with Italian restaurants that all start to blur together, this spot actually stands out.. at least a little. It's definitely one of the better choices in Little Italy. The atmosphere has that charming, old-school feel without being too touristy. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. As for the food: the pasta was good. Nothing groundbreaking or wildly inventive, but it was fresh, well-cooked, and satisfying. The kind of meal that hits the spot without necessarily leaving a lasting impression. You won't be talking about it for weeks, but you also won't be disappointed. If you're strolling through Little Italy and want a solid, no-fuss Italian dinner, this place is worth stopping by. Just don't expect a life-changing culinary experience - it's more comfort than wow. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food here was alright. The pizza was covered in oregano which was a little disappointing. It was really overpowering. The dough itself was really good, it's just a shame there was so much oregano. The service was great. They were quick to fill up water cups, get our order, and bring things to the table. The ambiance was great especially in the back dining room. read more

Every dish was outstanding -- full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service and atmosphere were both excellent. We were a little disappointed that the patio was closed, but everything else more than made up for it. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I've been here several times before, but most recently during the San Gennaro festival. It was busy but they had an outdoor seating area that was nice. Service was pretty good despite the chaos too. They forgot to bring bread to the table and made one meal wrong so there was an odd gap when entrees came out, however the food and drinks were good once received. Pricing was likely a bit increased with the festival, but wasn't too outrageous. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Orchieette Da Nico - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Brought my mom here when she was visiting during San Gennaro. We really enjoyed everything! She had chicken parm that she loved, and I had the shrimp fra diavolo. The food was delicious, we sat outside to people watch, but I will say the service was a little meh. I don't think too much of it though because I'm sure they were slammed from the festival! I definitely recommend and would come back. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - far Gamberi Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I just came from the emergency room and as you can imagine took forever without even a sandwich offered! I came in here with a friend who highly recommended this spot and man o man it did not disappoint. Also it was before our big Eagles game and the specials were on a Rocky cutout good luck! Yes! Food &Drinks: I started it with a yummy margarita. I ordered some stuff portabella mushrooms that were out of this world. My main course was chicken breast smothered in mushrooms and garlic wine sauce which is called Pollo Champagne. I highly recommend this dish if you love mushrooms and garlic. I can't wait to get back here! read more

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The food was delicious. Loved the garden seating area that got us out of the sun for a bit. read more

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Food is delicious and tasty. Their brick oven pizza is always a fav. Service is always wonderful - they are very attentive. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Pizza Vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The best Italian food in the city hands down! Service is immaculate and they treat me like Tony Soprano himself when I walk in the spotGood owner, Excellent servers, and one of the only (if not the only) restaurant that also serves Zeppoles! Caesar salad is fresh with a in house Caesar dressing made to perfection. The garden section in the back makes you feel like you're in another world! I rate this place 10/10 and I eat here every week and love bringing my family here!!! read more

Stepping into the set of a sopranos episode. This place has all the vibes of a classic mom and pop Italian joint. The waiters are wearing ties. It was Valentine's Day and they seems a little busier than they were used to but we were sat in a matter of minutes. The service was average but good. The food was all good. My favorite was the artichokes and the rollatini. Both loaded with flavor. Fresh bread for dipping! Our new tradition is little Italy for Valentine's Day and I'm here for it. Not running back to this place but a solid Italian joint. For 2 people, 1 app, 1 salad, 2 entrees, and 1 bottle of wine total was around $200. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Pollo Rollatini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious food and super quick service. I think our food got to our table less than 8minutes after we ordered and everything was delicious! My friend and I got a few dishes to share - we got the Caprese, Zucchini Fritti, and Rigatoni alla Vodka. It was all great. We also got spritzes. They have lovely outdoor seating areas that overlook the street in little Italy. Honestly felt very European. Unfortunately it started to pour while we were there. Fortunately we were almost done eating and they did put up umbrellas so we didn't get too wet at first, but since we were done eating we decided to head out! I would love to go back and try more of their menu, they had lots of veggie friendly options! read more

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I'm probably between a 4 and a 5 but I'll round up because the food was delicious. We were in the city to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We originally had patio dining reserved but nature decided to dump a huge rainstorm on us as we walked to the restaurant. Being a large restaurant, they easily accommodated us at a table upstairs. Our waiter was polite and the bus staff was very attentive. If I had to mention anything, it was that no one asked if my wife wanted another glass of wine. Somewhat unusual for a restaurant. Otherwise, the food arrived quickly and each dish was nicely prepared. My wife loved her pork chop. My daughter and her friend enjoyed the penne ala vodka. I really enjoyed the pollo scarpariello. I like that they offer it bone in or boneless. I always select the bone in option and this delivered nicely. Also noteworthy is the side of vegetables was cooked perfectly. That's not always the case. Definitely enjoyed our meal at Da Nico! read more

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Great service and food! Excellent atmosphere. The beignets at the end of the meal were a nice touch! The bread was also good. We liked the rigatoni alla vodka, penne, and lobster bisque! Service was fast and friendly. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Penne with marinara Rigatoni alla Vodka Lobster bisque - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We were so excited to try this place out, but once again, I guess TikTok disappointed us. It took them a while to even serve us. water until the manager saw us and he took our order. He had to come back twice because he had forgotten what we ordered. We ordered the Caesar salad, the lasagna and the Rigatoni à la vodka. The Caesar salad was good. It was a little flavor less, but it was a Caesar salad after all the rigatoni was also very flavorless. The pasta was really hard. what is making me put a one star on this restaurant was the lasagna not only it was very mushy it almost could be soup when my sister bit into the second bite. There was a portion of mold that even had hair on it the moment I took out my phone to take a picture of the waitress came and said is there anything wrong and we told him and he took it away right away not allowing me to take a picture. All they did was say we are sorry and they removed the plate from the bill and brought us very stale beignets . Please make sure you check your food when eating !!! read more

I have been here many times over the years and keep coming back because the food and service are consistently top notch. I was picking up a friend downtown and we decided to grab something to eat. I had not been here in many years but I knew it would be good. There was plenty of parking outside on the street. We were seated right away in the back in the dining room. We were presented with menus and our waiter came back to take our drink orders and answered questions we had about the menu and presented the specials. We had passion fruit margaritas which were delicious! We ended up having one of the special apps and entrees. I had the meatballs as an appetizer and my friend had the crab stuffed mushrooms. They came out quickly and were delicious! I ordered the special white truffle ravioli and my friend the chicken champagne. Those also came out quickly and were soo good. Since Ive been to Danicos many times before I know they serve zeppoles for dessert complimentary which they did. Those are also perfect. A great meal with great service! Will be back soon! read more

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Was walking through Little Italy and decided to stop here for an early dinner. We were seated right away and the service was very quick. Our food was served within minutes of ordering and was hot and fresh. The prices were very reasonable for the portions and quality of food. The restaurant was an upper scale casual environment and was very comfortable. Would definitely return for a quality, quick bite. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious eggplant parm, wonderful service. Ask for Gabrial he makes a fantastic Classic Negroni!

Incredible food as always, had a spectacular meal and couldn't be happier with the attentive service.

Seconds, yes! Second time eating and drinking at Da Nico. I ate and drank here for the 1st time during the summer of 2022. I ordered a margarita and filet of sole francese style. Today, I ordered the same entree and a passion fruit margarita. Both items were good to the last bite and sip. I wanted seconds of both. I'll have to come back for thirds. The staff at the entrance, waiters, manager, workers...they were all helpful and pleasant. The space is comfy and nice too. You'll want to stay and order more foods & drinks. Bathrooms are downstairs. The steps have grips. Watch your step entering and exiting the restaurant. There's a low-level step. read more

Food was excellent, service was great. Vodka rigatoni is to die for!! The vibe and ambience was so awesome. read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Wish I could show how it looked. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great experience here! All the workers were extremely kind and attentive. They have great menu options as well as a great cocktail selection. We started with the calamari which was delicious. The pastas were made fresh and we left happily full and satisfied! Highly recommend checking out if you're in the neighborhood, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Da Nico Ristorante - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambience is very welcoming. Ut was still decorated for Christmas and they had Christmas music playing. We had the antipasto plate which served very untraditional. It was ok and plentiful. The hubby had a panini and fries. Both were decent. I had the chicken cacciatore that was lacking a little something. Plenty of chicken and peppers and sauce but no heat. The side of pasta was eh. I'm thankful I didn't order the spaghetti because the sauce is missing flavor. Taste more like vodka sauce than a marinara sauce. read more

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A beautiful gem in Little Italy. Extremely authentic Italian food and a great spot for lunch/dinner. The seating inside is a little squished, but if you can get a spot outside, it has an adorable vibe. The servers always have a great personality and interact with you to make you feel important. They often crack jokes and make you feel as if you're eating at a restaurant in the real Italy. The prices are decent enough, but it's definitely a place to if you're feeling like you want to treat yourself. It's a perfect place to come with friends and get a bunch of different plates for the table to share. After eating, they also give you a complementary plate of zeppolas as a thank you. No matter how full you are, you'll find yourself eating multiple of these delicious fried treats. Margherita Pizza- 8/10 Spaghetti alla Carbonara- 8/10 Rigatoni alla Vodka- 8/10 Cucumber Salad- 8/10 Zeppolas- 8/10 Cacio e pepe- 9/10 read more

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My favorite restaurant in Little Italy and my favorite traditional Italian restaurant in Manhattan. I've been here several times and always enjoy it. The food, service, atmosphere are all fantastic. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. The rigatoni vodka is my favorite. Recently took family visiting from out of town here and everyone loved their meals. Every time I've brought someone here, they've really enjoyed it. It's good for both couples and groups. At the end of the meal, they bring over fresh zeppoles. They have a nice outdoor garden patio, too. Highly recommend. Food tips: Rigatoni Vodka. read more

Sitting outside on a sunny spring day, sipping on an Aperol Spritz in the middle of Little Italy is a great way to spend an afternoon! But we made it better by sharing a salad with perfectly ripe strawberries and yummy Chicken Parmesan. The red sauce was on the sweet side but it was balanced and complimented the chicken perfectly. Service was quick and friendly. You are charged for water without notice but the plate or free zeppolas at the end of our meal more than made up for it. read more

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Great veal, owner was super attentive and took care of everything. Will for sure be coming back.