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    NicoBella’s Restaurant

    3.7 (224 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Alan B.

    We've walked past this place many times, but today, after reading some positive Yelp reviews, we decided to give it a try. We liked the vibe, it looks like a classic diner venue. We were in the mood for a late brunch and were focused on their all day breakfast items. We selected: * Corned Beef Hash & Eggs $18.49 Two eggs your way, house corned beef, house home fries, and toast. * Ham Benedict $18.49 Two poached eggs atop Portuguese sweet bread smothered with house hollandaise sauce. Served with house home fries. Service was fast and friendly, and in a short time, our food arrived. The Eggs Benedict was really tasty, the eggs perfectly cooked, the hollandaise was nicely viscous with a lemon kick, complimented by a thick slice of ham. It was accompanied by "real" breakfast potatoes, sliced potatoes lightly seasoned and perfectly cooked. I'd order this any time! Next up, the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs. The two eggs were nicely prepared, with runny yolks just the way I like them, and the same potatoes as aforementioned, were excellent. That leaves us with the hash, which I wish they left in the kitchen. It was terrible. It looked like some roughly mashed russet potatoes, with tiny bits of corned beef tossed in them. The corned beef was more like the size of bacon bits. It was a dry and unappealing dish, I have no idea what the recipe was going for here. I usually love hash, which is typically a moist and decadent dish. But in this instance I kept thinking, "where's the beef"? That said, the benedict, potatoes, and eggs were all excellent. So overall, a 3.5 rounded it up to 4 stars for this visit.

    Pancakes
    Adam O.

    This place has 5-star food with a very nice, but very slow moving wait staff. My weekday experience was more of a 5, my weekend experience was more of a 2.5 so since the food was worth it I'll give them a 4 even though this is another place that runs out of waffles at 10:30 AM on a Sunday. The chicken and waffles were great, the eggs Benedict, homemade Italian sausage and potatoes were great, the traditional pancake breakfast was great, the biscuits and gravy, not so much. The gravy was very thin and not a good flavor at all so maybe avoid this.

    Patricia M.

    I wish I could give this place a better rating, but unfortunately the food was mediocre and they were significantly understaffed. Our waitress was very kind but it was clear that more staff was needed. Two groups of people who were waiting for a table ended up walking out because of the wait. The food cost and quality were not aligned. I had the chocolate chip pancakes which were just okay and the breakfast potatoes had no flavor. The coffee was bitter and $3.50 a cup. I would have given this a lower rating but our waitress was so nice she made up for it. Again, I wish I could give a better rating but I don't think I would go back here.

    Full Menu
    Francheska D.

    I stopped by here when I was downtown for a work meeting. I ordered take out - I asked the waitress for what she recommended - something that was good but could be made quickly. She recommended the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and it was so good! I loved the bun and the chicken was lightly pan fried and the sauces were good. The fries were okay. The food was ready in 10 min. Unfortunately, their Apple Pay / tap machine wasn't working so I couldn't use my virtual gift card to pay. The server was so kind & the food was good so I would def return when I'm in the area!

    Dan R.

    "Bells will ring, ting-a-ling-a-ling Ting-a-ling-a-ling and you'll sing, "Vita bella" (Dean Martin) The Omni has no breakfast dining option, just a room service delivery that would have run $40 or so for the two of us. So instead we went for a walk on Monday morning and eventually stumbled onto NicoBella, and man oh man, were we glad we found our way there. It was GREAT. The interior is a lot bigger than it seems from the outside. It has two dining rooms and a bar. The decor is quite pretty -a sea of black and white checked table cloths, ceramic tile, and lampshades. And the walls were covered with very nice paintings and prints and all sorts of decorations. Hats off to their design team -the place looks great. Our server was Jennie and she was a delight. She seemed to be the only one working the front of the house and she was a whirlwind of friendly, smiling, efficient activity. Our two coffees were excellent ($2.50 each). I ordered a $13 Downtown Wrap and my wife chose a $6 Two Egg Breakfast with toast and hash browns. My Wrap was amazing. Two scrambled eggs, ground sausage, peppers and onions, diced bacon and cheese served with hash browns. I didn't even eat the wrap, I scooped everything out and still had plenty to enjoy. What a feast. Our bill was $27 before tip for a freshly cooked sit down breakfast in a gorgeous and very comfortable restaurant with fantastic service. We could not have been happier with NicoBella.

    Sugar Waffle
    Lauren H.

    Really cool atmosphere inside! Unfortunately, the food was just okay, and the service left a lot to be desired. On the plus side, they do serve breakfast all day, which is a nice option if you're craving morning favorites

    Andy Y.

    We stopped in on a Sunday morning for a quick breakfast before heading out for our 8 hour drive down south. They had several large tables but was still able to be seated for a party of 4. A very warm atmosphere with a catering service. Our food came out fresh and was delicious. A pleasant experience from service to the food, we now have a go-to spot when we visit the next time. Enjoy!

    Outside
    Brian T.

    I stopped by here while I was visiting Providence for Comic Con. It was a recommendation by the hotel I was staying at. I walked in and was greeted by the waitress. She was very friendly and professional. I ordered an omelette for breakfast and it was very good. Overall, I was satisfied with my experience. If you're visiting Downtown Providence, give this place a try.

    Empty tables and not much help from the hostess station. NOT a good start.
    Fred L.

    Waited 40 minutes for breakfast. The food was all wrong and cold. Went to talk to a dude who claimed to be the manager and he said we are the table that it happened to today...... Lucky us as on my daughters birthday. Omelets had whatever they decided to throw inside them and one had meat in it and we have a vegetarian that it was served to. Ordered Swiss and the cheese was definitely not Swiss. Again, they throw whatever they want in an omelet and put it in front of you. Two sodas were flat, chocolate milk warm. Should have known. The "manager" said the server would be the one paying the check out of HER pocket even though she said that they were comping the check. Manager was the one and again said SHE would be paying for it. HIS QUOTE "I AM NOT HERE TO FEED YOUR FAMILY." That was absolutely uncalled for and this 40 year restaurant veteran needs to check his attitude at the door and maybe find a job that is not customer facing. This place is an utter disgrace and I beg you to help shut it down. This type of service is absolutely unacceptable and has no right serving patrons. Server said she was taking care of the check and then when we left her a generous tip and walked out the manager chased us outside and told us we were skipping the check. Are you serious?? We settled the check after they found the right one and checked a fee to use a credit card!! This is a restaurant and it is not posted ANYWHERE on their menu. Is that legal?? We found out the "managers" name is Robert Kennedy. He doesn't belong in hospitality.

    Fit C.

    How is this place not packed a Saturday morning? The service was hospitable, the artwork was lively, and best of all were the breakfast options! I had corned-beef benedict and it was an absolute treat. Others with me had biscuits and gravy, the breakfast wrap, and 2-egg plate. We all enjoyed our meals. Also, the salt and pepper shakers are so unique.

    Southpaw Deluxe, Sugar Waffle
    Steph W.

    NicoBellla has ample seating and has a diner vibe. The decor is all abstract art which adds a specific flair to the place. The menu is pretty large, and breakfast is served all day. We had a party of 9 come around lunch time, so I do not fault the waitress at all for any minor mistakes. The food I give 3.5 stars to though. The sugar waffle is great, the French fries were good, but the rest was sub par. The burgers were very over cooked and not really "smash" burgers. The garlic aioli needed more garlic.. The Portuguese roll was good though for a bun. They also did not have any pickles available. The home fries and hash browns were both on the soggy side rather than crispy.

    Dry chicken sandwich
    Johnson L.

    Waited in the restaurant for 2 hours on Saturday evening with no food served. Not even an appetizer. This restaurant was hosting jazz music outside, and strongly believe it was the wrong priority with payroll especially when it seemed like there were no staff in the kitchen. It felt like our entire party inside was disregarded. I have never had such a poor dine in experience ever in my life. Very much disappointed and do not recommend this restaurant.

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    Worst Restaurant in the Area, Food is disgusting plating is so poor, the service was so bad. How come they survive in this business .

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    Great friendly family vibe atmosphere. Best home fries I've had in a long time! Wild and thought provoking artwork on the walls. Full bar.

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    I enjoyed a nice, relaxed breakfast while visiting Providence, enjoyed the food and service

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