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Nico, Boston, MA

Nico

4.6 (3886)
$30 and under
Italian
417 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

What 3,886 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nico offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about their shrimp scampi and tableside cacio e pepe, describing them as "delicious" and "incredible." The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a night out in Boston's North End. It's a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
3,886 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is small with small tables. Food was amazing! Our server was very nice but a little inattentive. Would definitely go back again and again.

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  2. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent! The manager was a great guy. We had great conversation. By far the best Shrimp Scampi I’ve ever had. Also the Seafood Scampi was delicious. Will definitely return.

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  3. M

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I felt judged the minute we arrived, we got the once over before entering the door and got a table directly in the sun. The food was good but expensive. It felt like we were expected to order all the bells and whistles to get positive service. It was a special occasion and noted in the reservation and they did nothing. We were in and out within 30 minutes. We did get refills on water.

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  4. Carol

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The bread was the best I’ve ever had! The Pollo Limoncello was delicious! Everything was perfect!! The next time I’m on Hanover Street I will go again!

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  5. Chris VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always among our top choices for a night out in the North End!

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  6. Don

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing , love the north end of boston . The service and food were great

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  7. Dan

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely awesome food and experience. The owner and staff are amazing people. The food is phenomenal.

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  8. Alejandra

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and people are amazing!!! We loved it so much we went back the next day.

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  9. Concetta VIP

    Nashville95 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a very tiny restaurant, so be prepared. You definitely want to sit upstairs in the bar area. There is a small downstairs area that is like dining in a dreary basement. Although I had made reservations three weeks in advance, it was a total fail. There is no hostess area to check in and we were left standing at the door waiting for someone to greet us. Because it's so small, it feels like being packed in like sardines. I finally had to ask who the hostess was -- a young girl said she was the hostess but didn't ask for a our name when I told her we had a reservation. She just gave me a blank look and appeared completely overwhelmed. After some time, she took us down to the basement seating. We tried to make the best of it, but our server (we were later told was new) seemed equally overwhelmed and kept us waiting forever. The octopus appetizer and the arugula salad were good but my entree was a disaster. I ordered the broccoli rabe pasta and it was completely flavorless -- it was supposed to come with parmesan cheese but that was missing from the dish, so had to ask and then wait for it while the meal got cold. The shrimp scampi pasta was fine as was the clam pasta, however the whole experience was BAD! On a positive note, the head waiter, Marcel, who apparently was serving as house manager for the night, was wonderful and did his bast to salvage our evening. If you're feeling intrepid, give it a try but make sure you get Marcel.

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  10. Trish VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a busy night and we had to wait 40 minutes are the reservation time for our table. Once seated, the service and food were phenomenal. Love Nico and we return every time we’re in Boston.

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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 3886 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 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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