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Nino's, New York, NY

Nino's

4.6
4.6
260 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1354 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Nino’s Restaurant is the first restaurant owned by the legendary Nino Selimaj. Fine Italian dining is what we do best, couple with that romantic live music and excellent service and you have a perfect recipe for a memorable outing.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Acevedo
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 260 people are saying

Nino's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nino's captures the essence of old-world charm with "fantastic Italian food," creating an inviting atmosphere with live piano music. Guests rave about "Nino's homemade meatballs" and the attentive service, calling it "a real neighborhood hidden gem." While some find the prices high, the "exceptional service" and "lovely atmosphere" leave lasting impressions.

260 Reviews
  1. Louis

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Good Friday dinner at Nino's was a last supper. After over 35 years, the location will be changing, from the long known East 73rd Street and First Avenue to 52nd Street. Like a Pied Piper of traditional and tasty Italian cuisine, my wife and I will be following and look forward to one of many meals after Nino's June 2024 opening. Wonderful menu choices (Nino's homemade meatballs,--a must), excellent service and generous drink pours make the trip worth it.

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  2. Linda VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old-world-charm restaurant. Fabulous service and food.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Italian food with real neighborhood hidden gem feel

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  4. Dori VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven’t been to this restaurant in years. It’s very charming and lovely inside. I have to say I was a little disappointed in the portion sizes. I had the linguine with clam sauce and there was barely any pasta. Even my husband asked if there was pasta underneath the clams. But there was a good amount of clams, which was nice. My husband had the salmon which was good. I know we had ordered the calamari as an appetizer, which was a small portion as well. We ended the evening with cannolis, which were excellent, but unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll be back. I’m trying to upload pictures, but it won’t let me.

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  5. BillD VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nino’s is the best! Great food and great atmosphere.

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  6. Perri

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Caesar salad and burrata app delicious-burrata portion a bit small though. We all enjoyed the chicken parm and the chicken scarp. Tartufo yummy. The piano player was lovely and perfect background music. We were a party of 5. Loved Nino walking around and personal touch throughout evening. What a gentleman.

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  7. Roseanna VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was amazing from the bread to the dessert!

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  8. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and we really liked the piano player. Such a nice touch.

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  9. Sheila

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistently excellent. It is never over crowded, so you can hear yourselves speak. Friday nights you have the extra treat of Lou at the piano playing and singing beautifully! Nino is always there to welcome you and is a true gentleman.

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  10. Douglas

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Nino’s. Feel ilke it’s a little over-priced. But, that’s NY

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FAQs

Nino's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nino's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 988-0002.

Nino's is rated 4.6 stars by 260 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Nino's

1354 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Acevedo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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