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Nicosi, San Antonio, TX
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Nicosi

$50 and over
Dessert
221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi only has only 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs.
To best accomodate your experience, reservations are required. We are offer 2 seating times per night: 5:30 and 8:00. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Chef de Cuisine Karla Espinosa will guide an intimate journey through every dish, its ingredients, what makes it special and why it has been chosen for the evening. We offer wine and cocktail pairings or non-alcoholic beverage pairings for each course. Because Nicosi is about delighting in the present, we have a no phone/photography policy and the menu will be revealed as you dine. We are able to accommodate most dietary aversions and special requests with 24 hour notice. Please allow 90 minutes for your visit. Guests 16 and up, please.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Dessert takes center stage at Nicosi, an intimate, omakase-like tasting experience from acclaimed Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. In a sleek space with velvet curtains and 20 seats overlooking an open kitchen, chefs Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Karla Espinosa whip up an artful, eight-course dessert menu that’s one of the city’s most singular dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 759-0088
  • Website
    https://nicosisatx.com/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Nicosi Tasting Menu

    $120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse yourself in a dessert experience that redefines expectations, balancing acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and savoriness in a way that highlights their unique nuances. Nestled within The Pearl, Nicosi offers an intimate, 20-seat counter where guests engage directly with the chefs in a thoughtfully curated setting. With limited seating each evening, Nicosi presents a 90-minute, multi-course tasting menu, available by reservation only. Designed for guests 14 and older, this experience embraces the element of surprise—menus and dishes remain undisclosed until your visit. To fully appreciate the artistry and intention behind each course, we maintain a strict no-phone, no-photography policy, encouraging guests to be fully present. We look forward to welcoming you to Nicosi, where every bite tells a story.
    Nicosi Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 98 people are saying

Nicosi 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Best Food

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Best Ambiance

  • San Antonio

    Best Value

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

  • San Antonio

    Best Food

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Best Ambiance

  • San Antonio

    Best Value

  • San Antonio

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicosi in San Antonio offers a "unique culinary experience" with a "dessert for dinner" concept that delights food enthusiasts. Guests rave about its "innovative and delicious" dishes, intimate ambiance, and "engaging chef interactions." While some found the meal portions small and tempo fast, the "creative flavors" and "educational experience" remain highlights.

98 Reviews

  1. Connor

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and food. Absolutely unexpected, but would highly recommend.

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  2. Sean

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very unique experience. I liked the concept and atmosphere. The food was delicious and inventive. Lots of nuance in their presentations. My only concern was a sense of feeling rushed. There is not a lot of room for conversation or even small talk. It's more of a show than sit down dinner.

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  3. Tonine VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best culinary experiences I have ever had! I recommend to anyone who appreciates creative, mind blowing and savoring bites. A must if you are a foodie!

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  4. Jehely

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary and it was an absolute amazing experience having dessert for dinner! Highly recommended !

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  5. KenL

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and a show. Come prepared to learn about your dishes and don't be afraid to ask questions!

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  6. Lisa VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're looking for an amazing, tasteful, delicious, creative, thoughfully planned and prepared, unique, beautiful looking, informative, and entertaining dining adventure, THIS IS IT!! Hand's down one of San Antonio's best food adventures.

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  7. Laura VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, unique bites without sugar overload

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  8. Matthew VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t be surprised if this is the first San Antonio restaurant to get a well-deserved Michelin star. The food is equal parts innovative and delicious, the chef is generous with his attention and information, and the whole team is beyond accommodating, making an elevated evening accessible for everyone (dietary and physical restrictions be damned).

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  9. Kimberly VIP

    San Antonio4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience was unique, and the food was very innovative. I found the quality compared to price not worth the price tag. We also gave specific food preferences ahead of time (dairy intolerance, vegetarian). They acknowledged these preference at check in, but throughout the entire experience they were not taken into account. In fact we had to remind them at courses about our food preferences. For an experience that cost $300 (non-refundable), I found that to be a complete oversight by the restaurant. This felt like a one and done experience, and not something I would ever do again.

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  10. Walter VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire night was amazing. I had let the Nicosi team know that it was my wife and I’s anniversary and they made a special night even more memorable. The chef and owner were engaging with all the diners. It was great to be able to ask questions of the chefs about techniques used and inspiration that aided the development of their menu. Do not miss out on this unique culinary experience. Who doesn’t want dessert for dinner!

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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.9 stars by 98 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 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nicosi

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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