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Nice Matin

4.5
4.5
3688 Reviews
$30 and under
French
For nearly two decades, Nice Matin has been the Upper West Sides most elegant, beautifully designed and sophisticated dining destination. Featuring a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine List and an extraordinary, inventive, French Provençal-inspired menu created by Chef Andy D’Amico, who was named “Best Chef” by New York Magazine food editor Gillian Duffy, Nice Matin is the essential French Brasserie and Wine Destination of the Upper West Side.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 8:00 am–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 873-6423

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Upper West Side

  • Cross street

    79th Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    1 Train 79th St. and Broadway, Walk East to Amsterdam Avenue.<br />B,C Train to 81st St. Museum of Natural History<br />M79, M11, and M7 Bus

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2022 only
    Please join us for your Christmas Day celebration. Nice Matin is offering a special Three-Course Holiday Prix-Fixe menu for $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Happy Holidays!

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What 3,688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. AB

    ABTNY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, can get a little noisy (indoors) when all the tables are occupied
  2. SS

    ShaneS

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Was right next to the hotel so was nice. Not too busy and able to get a table.
  3. AM

    AMKo

    New York Area

    274 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    274 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We left a rather bad play early. Arriving at Nice Matin was such a joy. At 8:40 the place was full of happy West Siders chatting and drinking away—it was really festive, on that Parisian was. Escargots and Duck outstanding. Cheers for the steaks and desserts, too. One of the best soufflés around.
  4. DM

    DMKH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Nice Matin should be a good restaurant but the food was mediocre. It was my first time there. I had branzino that was over-roasted with tasteless eggplant puree. I order it with glass of riesling which was fine.
  5. FG

    FayeG

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place to eat and have conversations, you don’t have to scream, you could hear each other very well. Food always good, service impeccable.
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The waitperson we had is really wonderful. She REALLY enhanced the experience.
  7. NR

    NanR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    When I returned home I good moderate to bad indigestion from the ratatouille crepe I ate. I would recommend the restaurant but not that particular dish, which is too bad bc it tasted delicious
  8. P

    Perplexed

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We dined on a Monday night at this "just right" French bistro. Nice bar, pleasant decor. Good service. We ordered wine by the glass from an interesting list and were very pleased. The escargots a la provencale were fantastic. My wife didn't care for her sole Milanese (too much of a "fried food" aftertaste) but my lamb shank a L'Italienne (with a nice glass of red Rhone wine) was superb. Sorbet for dessert topped everything off. We would happily return.
  9. CW

    ChristopherW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good. Definitely will be back. Service was great & so was the food.
  10. J

    Jezzrichjames

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best customer service I’ve experienced in the city
  11. C

    Chuchu

    Houston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service and delicious food. Amazing wine list.
  12. RB

    RoseB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I had Thanksgiving last year and the food was better. I was looking forward to the fried artichokes and they were not very good- jar/can artichokes were subpar compared with last year’s fresh fried artichokes. Very disappointing. Last year I had steak and it was fantastic- this year I had a very rough piece of meat,not great. The sauce was great and so were the mashed potatoes. I always love the crème brûlée! I tried my partners Apple pie, meh. Thank you
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Nice atmosphere
  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful, our server was so kind and attentive.
  15. C

    Chez

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Hasn’t been here since pre pandemic. Before then I used to come five or six times a year. Service and ambiance are still very nice but food isn’t as good. Menu is a little more bland/less interesting and our food was totally fine but not great. Even the rolls tasted a little stale/were hard. Would not go back for the food but maybe only if I needed a place in the immediate vicinity to eat.
  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyable dinner with my wife and a friend from 50 years ago. We’ve eaten here before and will likely do so again when we’re in New York again. A perfect neighborhood restaurant in a great upper west side location.
  17. M

    Micarl

    New York Area

    105 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Service was poor - no one came to our table for 15 minutes after being seated. Then our order was taken French toast and pancakes. No syrup. Had to wait to flag someone down and there where plenty of servers. Then no coffee refills. Had to flag servers down. I still don’t know if our table had a server other than who we flagged down. This might be my last visit…sad as I live one block away.
  18. m

    marieg

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    The service was extremely rushed for a 6pm rez and a fairly empty place. The food was a total disappointment. Sole meunière should be sautéed, not deep fried. The fish was not fresh. At all. Inedible. I left it on my plate. The waiter never asked if I was fine since I’m sure he knows the food is inferior. I went home and had a bowl of cereal.
  19. DE

    DebE

    Washington DC

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    memorable dining. Truly delicious salmon and steak. Lovely bread. shared house salad. Creme brûlée delicious ; apple tart was perfect.
  20. NY

    NYCFan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, small space, beautiful interior. Joins the Lucerne Hotel, also highly recommended.
  21. RM

    RosaM

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Nice Martin is a beautiful French restaurant with a wide selection of entrees to choose from. I ordered the Salmon Benedict, and wish they would add a tad more salmon. One slice is not enough. It didn't cover the bread.
  22. JM

    JimM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only things that keeps the review from being perfect is that it was a little loud. But 11:00 brunch on a Sunday in Manhattan is bound to be busy and loud. The food is excellent and came to the table quickly. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive without hovering.
  23. R

    Rich

    New York Area

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was outstanding, especially the artichoke and octopus starters. Never got bread, and had to ask for it deep into the meal. Cocktails were creative; try the Japanese whiskey, sour. Steak Frites was beautifully charred and uniformly pink throughout, served with tasty béarnaise, and perfectly executed fries.
  24. t

    theatergoer

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    The restaurant’s acoustics are very poor. It was very noisy AND on top of that they played loud music. Very unpleasant dining experience.
  25. S

    Serafina

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    Unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. This photo speaks for itself. I rarely take time for lunch; Waste of $28 for a salad plate.
  26. HG

    HowardG

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Consistently an outstanding experience. There is no better wine list in New York City.
  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorites!
  28. NR

    NancyR

    San Francisco

    265 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    265 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an omelette and steak frites and both were great. Our waiter Caleb, was a big help and took care of us. Lovely ambience.
  29. p

    pzadra

    New York Area

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good. Only shortcoming was the cookie dessert. The waiter was excellent. Sorry I don’t know his name. Really nice service all around. Will be back.
  30. AM

    AMKo

    New York Area

    275 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    275 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is such a civilized place to have a very good breakfast. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is as good iQor better than anything you can find in Florida, and a small glass is included in the very reasonable prix fixe American breakfast. I thought the kitchen was slightly off its usual mark this time—the Gruyère omelet was fairly tasteless, as were the potatoes, but this is atypical and the omelets are generally great. The coffee is consistently excellent, as is the service. We will be back, many times.
  31. D

    Debbie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Nice Matin is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The decor is beautiful and fun. The menu is diverse, and the food is wonderful!
  32. MN

    MacNYC

    New York Area

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always consistently delicious food. A neighborhood gem!
  33. AM

    AliciaM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The hostess was very accommodating and our server was very kind. The ambience inside was lovely and I would return.
  34. CL

    CasaL

    New York Area

    411 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    411 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming here for many years. It’s always been good, but lately the food seems better than ever. We came early so it was relatively quiet which we like, and our favorite waiter and the sommelier gave us outstanding service because it wasn’t too busy.
  35. BG

    BruceG

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and wine and open relatively late.
  36. B

    Becca

    New England

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service! Food is very good and healthy portion sizes though the cocktails are small. Great location and atmosphere is pleasant. We’d go there again.
  37. I

    Itoman

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Heated outdoor dining was very comfortable.
  38. b

    billd

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    country french, with reasonable pricing...a wine list fit for a sommelier!..comfortable seating...roomy for manhattan....wonderful spot!
  39. m

    muddydog

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a lovely table outside on the sidewalk, just have to be careful if you want shade, that changes constantly. Had a nice Salad Nicose.
  40. KL

    KathrynL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Matin is consistently a good choice for brunch. Food and service is excellent, and nice drink list. Outside dining is really lovely, and the dining room inside is as well. Will continue to choose this restaurant for a reliable UWS dining experience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nice Matin using the Order Online button.

Nice Matin is rated 4.5 stars by 3688 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 80 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
Google Map for Nice Matin

201 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    79th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Upper West Side

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 8:00 am–3:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    1 Train 79th St. and Broadway, Walk East to Amsterdam Avenue.B,C Train to 81st St. Museum of Natural HistoryM79, M11, and M7 Bus

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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