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Nicosi

Name: Nicosi
Address: 221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78215-1240
Telephone: (210) 759-0088
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Dessert

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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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, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(210) 759-0088
Website
https://nicosisatx.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
Parking details
Private Lot

Experiences

Nicosi Tasting Menu
US$100.00 - US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Submerse yourself in a dessert bar that will challenge your expectations by embracing acid, sweet, bitter, and savory elements all while extracting the nuances that truly makes them unique. Located at The Pearl, Nicosi has 20 seats that hug the kitchen, fostering one on one dialogue with the chefs. With limited seating times nightly, Nicosi offers a prefix, multicourse, 90 minute experience by reservation only. Ages 15 and up, please. A key component to Nicosi is also the element of surprise; photos and the menu will not be revealed until your visit. Due to this, there is a no phone/photography policy. We encourage you to engage and be present for the total experience.
New Year's Eve Nicosi x Canje: Caribbean Countdown
US$180.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
5:00 p.m.
Welcome the New Year with a night of exceptional dining! Treat yourself to the very best bites from Canje and Nicosi, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu of savory and sweet dishes. Beverage pairings including celebratory bubbles and cocktails are included in the experience with NA options available. Crafted by our talented chefs, each creation offers bold, unique flavors to make your celebration truly unforgettable while ringing in the New Year. Seating times are available at 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 10:00 PM. Reserve your tickets now—spaces are limited!
New Year's Eve Nicosi x Canje: Caribbean Countdown
US$180.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
10:00 p.m.
Welcome the New Year with a night of exceptional dining! Treat yourself to the very best bites from Canje and Nicosi, featuring a thoughtfully curated menu of savory and sweet dishes. Beverage pairings including celebratory bubbles and cocktails are included in the experience with NA options available. Crafted by our talented chefs, each creation offers bold, unique flavors to make your celebration truly unforgettable while ringing in the New Year. Seating times are available at 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 10:00 PM. Reserve your tickets now—spaces are limited!

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Antonio
Best Overall
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Innovative
San Antonio
Good for special occasions
San Antonio
Best Overall
San Antonio
Best Food
San Antonio
Best Service
San Antonio
Best Ambience
San Antonio
Best Value
San Antonio
Innovative
San Antonio
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nicosi offers an extraordinary dessert experience that feels like a "willy wonka fever dream." The intimate setting allows diners to interact with chefs, providing insights into each dish. Known for its "incredible flavors" and "impeccable service," Nicosi is a must-visit for adventurous foodies seeking unique culinary adventures in San Antonio.

55 Reviews

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Julio
San Antonio
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was a great experience and very well presented. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere had a nice vibe. However, some of the desserts were hard to eat. That said, it's a unique experience, but it did not meet expectations.
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Tom
VIP
San Antonio
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a nice experience last night at Nicosi. Very unique experience and my group and I enjoyed it overall. Food courses are top quality, artistically presented and most were delicious. Drink pairing was really nice—even the alcohol-free versions. Not enough to consider this a meal, but more than just a dessert. Main opportunity I found is that the pace of the service was surprisingly fast. No down time at all between courses so the whole experience goes by extremely too fast. I think it was all over in about 30 minutes. Was really expecting it to be slower paced. Nice interaction with staff. Good for splurge.
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Evert
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicosi left us blown away with its authentic concept and food variety. It was truly remarkable to experience local products and flavors juxtaposed with the inspiration and life experiences of the chef. Plus, service and hospitality were on point.
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Kacey
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had. The chefs guide you through an intimate experience with food and alcohol unlike any other dining experience you’ll ever had. Absolutely recommend to everybody. Every single dish was executed perfectly. Can’t sing my praises loud enough. Can’t wait to go back for the next menu!
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Paige
VIP
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow this is a must do! The dishes tasted incredible and the presentation was thoughtful and elegant, not over the top or gimmicky. It was informative and fun. A great adventure for the senses! I highly recommend!
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Clint
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing. Not going to say too Much other than go experience and if your like me looking to book again asap
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ray
VIP
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique experience. Will return when I'm back in town.
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David
San Antonio
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazingly intimate and exceptional culinary experience! Right up there with the best in the world. What a gem to have in San Antonio.
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K
Kimberly
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dessert for dinner is always the best choice. Totally original flavors and a truly unique experience - we will be back! Thanks to the team for a great time!!
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FRANCISCO
San Antonio
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Dessert extravaganza. Very creative and well executed. We chose the alcohol pairings. Some seemed to be out of sequence and some were not pairing as well.
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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.8 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Additional information

Cross Street
Karnes Street and Newell Avenue
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Dessert, Dining Bar, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
https://nicosisatx.com/
Phone number
(210) 759-0088

Nicosi

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Nicosi Tasting Menu

New Year's Eve Nicosi x Canje: Caribbean Countdown

New Year's Eve Nicosi x Canje: Caribbean Countdown

Menu

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Nicosi restaurant rated?

Is Nicosi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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