Bistronomy by Nico Downtown

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

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   Scott VIP

   Palm Springs20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very friendly place; great service. Nice neighborhood restaurant
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 21, 2025

   Merci, Scott.
   

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   Jeanne

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a pleasant experience overall. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Our dinners (market fish special - flounder, and braised short ribs) were good, not great. The flounder was pan-seared and salty, served with coconut rice and an overwhelming serving of sautéed mushrooms. The short ribs were tender but dry. What surprised us both was that our dinners were brought out within what seemed, literally, like 5 minutes (though perhaps a few more), but certainly not time enough to prepare each dish from scratch - definitely felt rushed. We’ve had very good experiences at Nico in Mt Pleasant and especially at Laura in Somerville, (outstanding), which is why we tried this “sister” restaurant. Not sure we’d go back
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 19, 2025

   Sorry to hear you didn't have a 5-star experience with us, Jeanne, but we appreciate your constructive comments. We hope you will reconsider and join us again, and if so, please do let us know if you have any issues at all, so we have the opportunity to fix the issue or bring you something else you may enjoy more. Merci
   

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   kelly

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was perfect , food excellent , a little pricey for portion sizes.
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 13, 2025

   Thanks, Kelly. I hope we can see you soon.
   

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   Keri

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unfortunately can’t remember our servers name. She had dark hair and lots of pens in her apron. She was terrific best service in a restaurant that we have had in ages!!!! All around a lovely dinner:)
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 12, 2025

   Merci Keri! So happy you enjoyed.
   

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   kat

   Raleigh1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Truly an underwhelming experience, if you could even call it that. The food transported us back to a late 80s/ early 90s Banquet Hall. It was outdated, overly sauced, and the drinks were sub par. The amount of butter on my baked fish could have caused a carotid artery. While I only took two bites, it was not even noticed by staff that we were extremely displeased. My husbands steak was supposed to be medium rare but I could hear the cow still moo'ing. Though it appeared that the filet must have been sous vided because for how raw it was there was no blood. We have been long time supporters of Chef Nico, dating back to his days at Fish on King Street. We were really looking forward to our dinner, but instead left 30 minutes later, hungry and with $200 less in our pockets. Unfortunately, we will never be back again.
   

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   Ladd VIP

   Charleston23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kristin made us some fabulous cocktails, and our friends from the UK thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We had goat cheese spring rolls, grouper, scallops, and burgers. Everything was prepared perfectly as usual! Thanks for yet another great experience!
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 8, 2025

   Thanks, Ladd! Always happy to have you. See you soon!
   

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   james VIP

   Austin8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The drinks were on point and the scallops were the best I have ever eaten. A wonderful night with delicious food in a beautiful restaurant.
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 5, 2025

   Merci James! We are so happy you enjoyed and I hope you can visit us again soon.
   

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   Mike

   Hawaii2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Erin our server was wonderful and Brendan was extremely accommodating and attentive to everyone!!!
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 5, 2025

   Thanks, Mike! Erin and Brendan are both awesome. So glad you had a great time! Hope to have you back soon.
   

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   Lee

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall a very enjoyable dinner. Brenden is super at front door and keeping it all together. Server was a bit chilly. I prefer snails served in shell with butter rather than in a small crust. Quite noisy. Hope to bring a group of 6 soon but will want to sit in breezeway or farther back in main dining area.
   

   Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 5, 2025

   Thank you for your feedback, Lee. Just give us a call when you make your reservation, and we will do our best to seat you in your preferred area! Glad you enjoyed overall and hope to see you again soon.
   

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    Penelope

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The mussels were delicious, and the cocktails were to die for. Thanks for a lovely evening spent with my daughter.
    

    Bistronomy by Nico DowntownResponded on May 1, 2025

    Merci Penelope! So glad you and your daughter could join us and enjoyed.
    

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