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Nicosi, San Antonio, TX
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Nicosi

$50 and over
Dessert

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2 people
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.

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, 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

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.
    Nicosi Tasting Menu photo

  • 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 photo

  • 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!
    New Year's Eve Nicosi x Canje: Caribbean Countdown 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 56 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Antonio

    Best Overall

  • San Antonio

    Best Service

  • San Antonio

    Best Ambience

  • San Antonio

    Best Value

  • San Antonio

    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.

56 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience. Innovative and thoughtful experience.

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  2. Julio

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days 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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  3. Tom

    VIP

    San Antonio

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  4. Evert

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.8 stars by 56 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 p.m.
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
  • 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
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