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Nice Matin

4.5
4.5
3847 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

10:30 PM


Booked 62 times today

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  • 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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. noname

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    All was okay, very crowded and loud but the food was good and the staff were helpful and patient. We did have to wait a little while for a table although I did make a reservation
  2. Andrea

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening at Nice Matin. We greatly appreciated the welcoming waitstaff and delicious food. The Lamb Shank over Polenta and the chocolate Soufflé were our special favorites!
  3. Emilia41

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice evening with good food. We were outside so the noise level was low. Food excellent and enjoyed by all. Only wish the delivery bikes weren't quite so ambitiouss.
  4. KenD

    New York Area

    168 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fine choice for pre- Beacon Theatre dining. Southern French with pretty decor, good service and excellent food. Stands out in a sea of mediocrity in the area. My sea bass special was excellent as was my wife's duck and her soup special appetizer. My tuna tartare could have used a little more tuna and a little less guac but the taste was fine. Lovely apple tart to finish.
  5. Billie

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent all around: good food, coffee, drinks, and service.
  6. ellen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for breakfast Loved the granola and breads. thank you
  7. MarciaG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Noise level inside was impossibly loud. We ate in the outside shelter
  8. JWChamiltonheightsharlem

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A trip to the south of France by way of the NYC subway. An elegant setting, polished service, and farm fresh provencal accented cuisine
  9. AMKo

    New York Area

    282 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    282 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For a reunion with our niece and grandniece, Nice Matin was the obvious choice. It did not disappoint (it never does). Highlights: escargots (3 of us got ‘em, all of us loved them on an interesting herbal preparation without garlic or perno, and in very generous portions); a pasta special (stuffed agnolotti in a nice broth); steak frites ( the steak is a good size, but not huge, cooked exactly as requested), and the frites are purely Parisian). The service is impeccable (James the waiters, Lisa the manager, the friendly and obliging servers) and finally the room has a genuine French vibe. We come here often and are always delighted.
  10. ThomasG

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Reliable and reasonable
  11. Emptynester123

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had brunch with a family of 7. We sat at a round table which was great. Restaurant has lovely ambiance, really nicely decorated and plenty of space from other tables so we could talk. Food (omelets and shakshuka) was tasty and good, but our only complaint is that didn’t come out hot. Coffee was meh. They served all plates at the same time, very professional. Our waitress was a doll. Very attentive service from the moment we walked in. This place was a treat and we’d definitely go back.
  12. WestMA

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Pleasant. Nice service, good food. Cold drafts from door opening are distracting - maybe better to leave a few tables unoccupied in brisk weather.
  13. TheGazz

    New Orleans

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great Service, Great selection. I was surprised by the level of service from an entire team of servers that worked together to create a seamless experience. The food was prepared with care tasted as good as it looked. This is a classy place that cares about the entire customer experience.
  14. njfoodie

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    I will return again--- the food and service was very good
  15. jaclynp

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    THE STAFF WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING, QUICK TO BRING THE FOOD AND ATTENDED MY NEEDS. GOOD FOOD AND-LOCATION,
  16. Nancy211

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pleasant, bright, comfortable, casual luncheon spot with good range of menu options, courteous, welcoming staff
  17. Natasha

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Matin is a classic UWS gem. I love dining there. It is perfect for solo meals, with friends, or a romantic date. Their wines are superb and I love the chicken paillard. 10 out of 10!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was delicious and the staff was nice and accommodating. Nice Matin is a neighborhood gem where we always have a fun dining experience.
  19. AMKo

    New York Area

    282 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    282 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The breakfast only gets better and better. The American breakfast includes coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice (fantastic!), good potatoes and meats or beautifully smoked salmon which is perfect with the crusty whole grain bread. Service is charming and efficient, and the whole operation is managed so well that your needs are anticipated (more coffee?) before you can even think of flagging a waitress or bus person. At the price, it’s a steal.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We sat in a heated cabana. It was quiet and very warm. Our waiter was absolutely lovely. The food is very good and the overall experience was just what we expected.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Needed a great meal with a classic NYC ambiance before a show at the Beacon theatre. All my expectations were met
  22. davidm

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family who haven’t seen each other in a while got together Food was great, was able to hear each other and we weren’t rushed Lovely time
  23. ShariS

    New York Area

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and good service!
  24. BillyH

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As usual, reliably excellent across the board.
  25. Neighbor

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    A nice setting with good food and friendly service.
  26. Ginger

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food at reasonable prices- as usual!
  27. stephanieb

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Brunch. Food was delicious, service excellent and ambiance perfect.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Started off with Tuna tartare, which has very little tuna for the price. Was quite surprised. The duck entree was just okay as well. Steak was the best thing we ate. Desserts were mediocre as well.
  29. GabriellaC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The food was just not good. Neither of us liked our choices. Now, it's true that having grown up in France I'm a little spoiled, but even allowing for the fact that this is America, I expected better. The pasta in the pasta Marseilles was said to be made on premise: I very much doubt it. The two small shrimp were cooked hard (they were listed as prawns, ha!) There were only minute traces of crab. The salad niçoise was close to flavorless. Why mess with a classic? Why add cucumbers and radishes? No; just potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, boiled egg, olives, anchovies, and bibb lettuce. Please. The atmosphere was lovely and the service good.
  30. JContheUWS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice menu, delicious food, lovely room, attentive service.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at Nice Matin! We came in for a belated Valentine’s dinner and our server James was the best. We were treated so well by the entire team and Chef Sergio’s creations were absolutely delicious! It is our go to for date night. We love Nice Matin!
  32. LawrenceG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The avocado omelette was a delight and the service was both attentive and welcoming, as is customary at this wonderful mainstay of the Upper West side!
  33. Sophie

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meeting old friends for special dinner. Everything was perfect!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    I ordered soup
  35. WestchesterFoodie

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We waited 35 minutes for Sunday brunch table with a reservation.
  36. Aslim

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    We made reservations for 12.30PM and wasn’t sit until 1PM. The place was super chaotic, not managed well in terms of reservations. If you cannot sit people on their reserved time slot, maybe they don’t need to take reservations via open table. Food was good but the server was a space cadet. He didn’t get the order right, brought butter but the bread was missing. We had to ask other servers for Splenda, salt and paper…. And if we had to ask for another espresso and cappucino, his attitude was like he’s doing us a favor and dismissive. We used to come almost 2-3 Sundays to Nice Marin before pandemic and now it feels like it’s run by people who don’t necessarily care or take pride in their jobs and it def shows. Starting our Sunday there actually put us in a horrible mood.
  37. Paul

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent.
  38. mamaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An elegant meal, attentive wait-staff, and beautiful ambiance made for a delightful evening.
  39. ChandlerS

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Was not an ideal Valentine’s Day event. The restaurant played extremely loud pop music and the only special preparations for the evening were the set menu and Heart Shaped balloons. Wasn’t very thrilled, and it was too late for anything else. Very unfortunate.
  40. InfrequentFineDiner

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We came for breakfast at 8 am and enjoyed the experience. Good coffee and food. We have one criticism: the food was already tepid when it was served to us as if the demand on the staff was serious (at that hour it wasn’t). Hot food on a cold morning would have been much preferred! We were even tempted to send it back for a warmup, but feared the delay that might ensue. We urge Nice Matin to deliver omelettes and eggs Benedict while they’re hot.

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

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Nice Matin is rated 4.5 stars by 3847 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 62 times today

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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