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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6 (3907)
$30 and under
Italian
417 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Nick Varano invites you to enjoy superlative and classic Italian fare in this boldly colored and romantic atmosphere. NICO’s friendly and enthusiastic staff set the bar for quality customer service. The kitchen is under the direction and expertise of celebrated Boston chef, Farouk Bazoune.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Farouk Bazoune
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Between Harris St. and Hanover Ave.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 3,907 people are saying

Nico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nico offers an intimate dining experience with "amazing food" and "super energetic" vibes. The restaurant is known for its "delicious" pasta dishes, "fantastic" table-side cacio e pepe, and friendly service. Despite occasional service hiccups, Nico remains a "favorite" spot in the North End for its "authentic" Italian cuisine and inviting atmosphere.
3,907 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely amazing - can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Michael

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Small place but worth it. Not over the top expensive. Would highly recommend it..

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  3. Karin VIP

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at our favorite spot! This is always a must when in town…The meatball, Cacio e Pepe & Burrata salad are simply the best… super energetic fun spot and if you want something a bit quieter, there is seating downstairs. If you are looking for a fun atmosphere and great food, this is your place!

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  4. Sean

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As near by residents, we’ve eaten at many North End restaurants. We’ve always stayed away from the Strega properties due to advice from friends. Decided to give Nico a try for my daughter’s birthday. Our table ran about 30 mins behind. I believe it was because the gentleman at the door wanted to give us a nice table upstairs and not stick us in the basement because it was a birthday dinner. I was fine with the wait, great guy. We we always empty on drinks, both water and cocktails/wine. Caprese was tasteless. Arancini was way over cooked almost burnt. We ordered three entrees and I tried some of all three. Some of the best pasta dishes that I’ve eaten anywhere in the North End.

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  5. David VIP

    Rhode Island8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Gerald was fantastic And the host was a kind and welcoming gentleman A must dine when in Boston Just Awesome

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  6. Dena

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lil gem!! Service was perfect, everything we ordered was delicious, vibe was upbeat. Highly recommend

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  7. Sherr VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nico is one of our favorite restaurants and we go there quite often so I'm going to give them a 'pass' on this past visit. We were told they were short staffed so the the service was painfully slow. Almost 30 minutes to get a first drink. The food was still incredible and we'll definitely go again.

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  8. neal

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. Had to move my reservation for 5 people 1/2 hour later and Patrick was more than helpful to accommodate us.

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  9. Andrea

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff to the owner/manager beyond friendly! Food was amazing! Highly recommend!!

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  10. christine VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!!! Would definitely recommend! Amazing food service and ambience!

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FAQs

Nico offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 742-0404.

Nico is rated 4.6 stars by 3907 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Nico

417 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Harris St. and Hanover Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MBTA Blue LineAquarium, Government CenterMBTA Orange LineHaymarket Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Farouk Bazoune
  • Entertainment
    Join us on Tuesday nights for Street Magic!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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