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Nello, New York, NY
Nello, New York, NY
Nello, New York, NY
Nello, New York, NY
Nello, New York, NY

Nello

4.3
4.3
702 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
We are open from 11.30am till 9:00pm. Please fell free to call or order via Postmates.Grubhub,Uber Eat.
Fine Northern Italian cuisine is offered in a sophisticated setting where New York's elite congregate to see and be seen. Fresh flowers enhance the brightly lit dining room that opens onto Madison Avenue.
Selections include homemade pastas and signature shaved white truffles from Alba, Piemonte ,Italy

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 980-9099
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Segundo Yauri
  • Private party facilities
    Please send us an email at info@nello.com for info regards private events
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between 62nd and 63rd Street . Cross street of Hermes
  • Parking details
    DISTINCTIVE PARKING CORP. REGENCY<br />35-39 East 61 Street between Madison Avenue & Park Avenue.
  • Public transit
    By train: Take the N,Q,R to 5 Ave/59 St Station or the 4,5,6 to Lexington Ave/ 59 St Station.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

702 Reviews
  1. rcwmmm

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food isn't as good as the prices would warrant. It was fine. I've had better. I had the veal and it was a little tough. Many things on the menu were not available. The desserts were good. The salads were fine, nothing great. That was the big problem - nothing was great on the plate. It was fine at best, but the prices were for great. The room is lovely. Festive and warm feeling. The service was very good but the night we went it was only 1/4 to 1/3rd full. The bears outside are really cute. My dining companion had wanted to go the place with the bears! I made sure she got a picture with the bears. I'm glad I went just to see what the deal was, but I wouldn't go again. Although I feel like they were trying, it just didn't click for me. Although if you want a picture with the bears, just go have a drink, the drinks were fine.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California Sur

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Unsuitable music for ambiance of restaurant, waiters were not that attentive, even though it wasn’t busy

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  3. TonyM

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nello is an excellent restaurant with excellent cuisine and even better staff … I whole heartedly recommend

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  4. Toddl

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    WTF would never go there again. All the bad reviews were right.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    La atención fue muy mala no me gusto No volveré ahí gracias

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  6. DavidN

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a superlative meal. In all respects. Wonderful service as well. This is our 2nd time for lunch. We will go back for sure.

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  7. MUCIOO

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Worst food ever, no taste at all. Very bad experience. Very expensive.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    We had an excellent meal! However the deposit of US 100.00 ( 2 people) I made was not applied to the bill. Since we were going to the airport in a hurry we payed the bill with a different credit card and left without paying attention. I called the restaurant as soon as I realized that and talked to Attila explaining that. He said the amount wd be credit to my credit card but that did not happen! There is no e mail of Nello on the site. And the e mail I sent to “Open Table” is a “ no-reply” e mail. Please inform a valid e mail so that I could attach all the receipts in order to have this amount back! Thank you.

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  9. Bossypants

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Atolls was charming and helped us get the right tables for our 5 guests. We were celebrating a very special lady and very one had a great time. Only issues we had were not being able to get the attention of our waiter in a timely way to order drinks, then dinner. Overall, we were very pleased with everything.

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  10. PatriciaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food and ambience was exceptional. Will come back definitely!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    The food was flavorless, the meal and wine was grossly overpriced, several items listed on the menu they did not have, and the waiter was pushy when it came to ordering. The best part of the experience was the ambiance and location. Very disappointed, especially for a meal in NYC.

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  12. Alissa

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The food came out quite quickly and it was great, but it wasn’t worth the price. I got the carbonara which was very simple and pricy but it did not give me the wow factor. The restaurant is clean but it was dead despite it being around lunch time at 1 PM. The service was great, they were always there to assist and made sure all my needs were met. The red teddy bears were unique and this set the restaurant apart from others. I would not visit again just because it is overpriced for the value of the food and the ambiance was not lively.

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  13. TonyM

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply Amazing on every level - I highly recommend

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  14. GaryB

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service. The Bellinis. The carbonara forget about it!!! We come every time we are in town and you should too.

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  15. Omnivore

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive, but a welcome retreat in NYC. I am a regular.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente! Recomendable, buena atención, la comida deliciosa.

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  17. JanetV

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience2
    The restaurant was empty on a Saturday evening. The first two bottles of wine we tried to order were unavailable. Thus we were forced to buy a very expensive bottle of wine. Poor customer service.

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  18. groupof5

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Too bad this restaurant was not full for a Saturday night. The food was delicious and the ambiance was nice. My meat was over cooked but the staff took care of the situation immediately which was super. Will come back again.

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  19. PickyNewYorker

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    NEVER AGAIN. Outrageous prices (especially wines!) and incompetent service. We asked our server what bourbons they had, and he listed Macallan 12 as one of them. OK, so he didn't know Macallan is a scotch, I thought. Then we noticed that he was working behind the bar, a whole new perspective on his cluelessness. I am used to New York Upper East Side prices, but the prices at this restaurant set a whole new standard of greediness. Wines especially. For example, a Pinot Grigio Santa Margarita, with a retail per bottle of about $27, sells on their list for $126 (half-bottles are $64). I'm not sure that the numbers are exactly right, but you get the idea - rip-off time! Plenty of better alternatives in the neighborhood. The red teddy bears are cute, but REALLY!

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  20. PaulaL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great except music. It felt like we were in a nightclub. If not because I love the food and service, I would have walked out. Not right for lunch time ambiance.

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  21. John

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was terrible. Food was below average. They rushed us out the door so they close even though I had a reservation they accepted. There also was cockroaches run around the outside seating area. Best advice. Don’t believe everything you see on the web.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing!!! Was recommended this place by family and would totally go again!!!

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  23. SusanB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant on the glamorous Madison Avenue.

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  24. katdaneades

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I’ve been going to Nelly for 30 years and it is one of my favorite stops whenever I’m in the city. Great food and atmosphere! Friendly staff. Beautiful florals! Great people watching!

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  25. AunnikaS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was delicious though I think it was overpriced and didn't have much thought to it. A lot of it was basic Italian food and nothing truly stood out, though it was good

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing as always. Nello you need to get your payment situation streamlined. The issue with not being able to “find” the $200 deposit i made through open table for the reservation (although they did make it right after asking for me to prove through the OT app that i had made the deposit) and then not wanting me to pay with a MC and asking for AMEX instead (thank goodness i had it with me)….not a pleasurable end to a very expensive meal. Again, food and service were impeccable as always, but until they get the payment situation resolved, i probably won’t be back.

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  27. PrueJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I paid a $100 deposit thru open table to reserve our table at nelllos. We were traveling and it was our last night in NYC. Arrived at the restaurant to find out that their credit card services were not working and we had to pay via cash. Did not proceed with the meal as we had no way to easily get the cash. Deposit is yet to be refunded. Have contacted nellos twice. Terrible service!

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  28. FTLauderdaleGRL

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Do not choose this establishment. Sadly we had a reservation for our 10 year anniversary. This was where we went on our first date. I made the reservation way in advamce ..through open table and used my Visa to secure it. $50 a head so in total $100 deposit. Well, we show up and the man at the door tells us they do not take visa - it broke earlier. We had no chooce but to leave. They had our credit card numbers and a deposit. I called two days in a row now and they have not refunded me. Today the man on the phone confirmed that they “prefer” Mastercard, American Express or cash. So, basically they ruined our anniversary. This place has gone down hill. Do not entrust them with your credit card information or with a special occasion - they are simply not capable. My next step is to reach out to local newspapers. Nello - you already ruined our special occasion. I called you three times. I emailed. Stop rubbing salt in the wound and just refund me my $100. Shame on you.

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  29. Robby

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Nello’s food and service are great, but the meals are pricey and the club style music is a bit jarring.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is awesome. Servers are incredibly helpful and polite. One of the beat pasta and risotto me and my wife had in a long time!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

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  32. DanielF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    are they crazy with the prices ? There are a lot of better Italian restaurants for cheaper just a block away

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  33. Jaymac

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The location and food are excellent and Madison Avenue provides the best people watching in Manhattan. I was alone. Staff were attentive.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Food was ok and so expensive! Service was great and beautiful place!

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  35. marielvah

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff and food was delicious! I loved it !

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, as always! Visiting from Florida and always make a point of dining here.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anszing food z& service , cleanest bathroom i have ever been in

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything great ! My osso bucco was great ! Service spectacular !

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  39. Nanvar

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    It was extremely expensive. We got the specials of the day, no one mentioned the prices and we ended up paying XXX a lot of money

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  40. ShaneCr

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    8pm restaurant had very few other patrons. Menu is classic Italian staples but $35-40 for a carbonara or aglio,olio is a bit rich. And the carbonara wasn’t so great. Our salads were good. Desserts were great. Vongole was fine. Least expensive bottle on lemur was $110 and the Gavi di Gavi, a table wine, was over $200!!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Nello does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Nello also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 980-9099.

Nello is rated 4.3 stars by 702 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nello

696 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 62nd and 63rd Street . Cross street of Hermes
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    DISTINCTIVE PARKING CORP. REGENCY<br />35-39 East 61 Street between Madison Avenue & Park Avenue.
  • Public transit
    By train: Take the N,Q,R to 5 Ave/59 St Station or the 4,5,6 to Lexington Ave/ 59 St Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Segundo Yauri
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 980-9099
  • Private party facilities
    Please send us an email at info@nello.com for info regards private events
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