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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 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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

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 88 people are saying

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
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicosi offers a "unique and special experience" with its "dessert for dinner" concept. Delight in an 8-course tasting menu that artfully balances flavors, set in an intimate setting where "chefs are personable and full of knowledge." With "amazing and unique" dishes and a "10/10 ambiance," it's a "must do experience."

88 Reviews

  1. DavidG1225

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for me and my wife’s anniversary the staff was amazing and the food was a great unique experience!

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  2. Mayra VIP

    San Antonio4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance, fantastic service. Very cool vibe. Only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star was a few items served were things I don’t care for like a course that was a carrot. It was too much sweet stuff and not enough savory to balance it out. It was just way too much sugary stuff for my palette. If they would do a menu where they incorporated more savory things it would work for me. If you have a total sweet tooth, this place is for you.

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  3. Princess

    San Antonio8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a unique experience! I'm a pretty picky eater, but I ate everything. The chef described each course and how it was derived.

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  4. Barbara

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique experience. Personal interaction with staff. Creative combinations.

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  5. Eric

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning about the different food combinations and trying interesting courses which all tasted great! Highly recommend!!

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  6. JonR

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting experience. The food was a bit out there, which was cool, but I would have liked a dessert that was a bit more decadent.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Madrid1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A interesting restaurant boasting a dessert tasting menu, the presentation of which was exceptional. However, the flavour profile left alot to be desired. The drink pairings while affordable were hit and miss. I definitely would have paid double or triple in order to have more exceptional drink offerings. The biggest issue is the flow and tempo of the meal. You are put through 8 plates in just an hour. The feeling is beyond rushed and doesn’t provide time for more understanding of the food pretested to you. Service is good, nothing wrong, however not to the standard of most tastibg menu restaurants. They are extremely accommodating for any requests or restrictions you have, so do not shy away for that. Over all it’s fun experience with loads of potential if they fix their tempo it would be the biggest positive impact they could do.

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  8. Larry

    San Antonio1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dessert, great ambience and tremendous service. For me and my wife, it was too much dessert. The chef and staff did a great job of their presentations, service, as well as the information they provided about each dessert course. In our opinion, the experience would be better if the 90 minute session started with a few light appetizers followed by a 3-4 dessert courses.

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  9. Daddy

    Amarillo3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our anniversary here and couldn't be happier. While it was only a small group at the early dining I couldn't see the staff leaving anyone feeling overlooked. They were all attentive and made for, yes it's over used today but this is where it needs to be used, an experience, not just a meal. My only concern is how I'm supposed to top this for our next anniversary. Thanks so very much.

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  10. Christine

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience enjoyed by everyone in my group. The desserts were well thought out and beautifully presented.

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FAQs

Nicosi is rated 4.9 stars by 88 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 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nicosi

221 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215-1240

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (210) 759-0088
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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