Came to celebrate with a party of 7, while food was amazing, service was lack luster if not disappointing. $700 bill and our server did not even introduce himself. More of a "what do you want to drink?" approach rather than explaining chef's specialties, which would have been nice since it was our first time. We will be coming back because the food was delicious but hopefully next time service will be improved upon. read more

The food is very good and expensive. I've ordered takeout a few times since the pandemic hit. The filet mignon is delicious. Only thing is the host who I dealt with on the phone the last time was snobby and treated me like a peasant but I just assume she was having a bad day and took it out on me. Not everyone is as sparkly as I am... read more

I recently came here to celebrate my one year anniversary with my boyfriend. When we arrived valet took our car which was $6. There really isn't much parking in the area so valet is your best bet. When we got inside the restaurant was nice and cozy. A bit noisy because I believe happy hour was going on at the bar. When I made my reservation I asked to be seated on the second floor. The waiter told us a big party would be coming so we had to stay down stairs. I was a bit bummed out because the atmosphere wasn't quite romantic down stairs. Thankfully the hostess came over congratulated us on our anniversary and offered to have us sit upstairs but, warned us that the party will arrive around 8:30. Since it was 6:30 we figured we'd be wrapping up well before then. I'm glad they sat upstairs, the vibe was much different and it was very romantic. We loved it. The drinks were good and the calamari was delicious. We bother ordered the salmon and wished we could have more. The dish was well seasoned and tasty. I had crème brulee and boy did it hit the spot. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

For a restaurant that is on the high end they really need to update their decor. It's the holidays and they have ornaments taped and hanging off of broken lights at the bar. The Christmas tree looks like it belongs in a Burger King rather than a restaurant on 2nd street. For the prices they charge they need to up their game. read more

Service we wonderful the minute we walked in the door. Literally, the host opened the door for us to enter. Very kind of him. We had a reservation for 630 but we arrived at 6 and he was kind enough to seat us immediately. Our waiter Octavio was so kind and attentive. He knew we were celebrating my daughter's 24th birthday and brought us a dessert (without me having to ask) with a candle so we can sing to her. Our food was brought out right away and the fish and steak was cooked to perfection. Service , food and atmosphere is totally worth the cost. We are definitely going there again . read more

Nico's is a neighbourhood trattoria that likes to think it is a Michelin starred restaurant. $43 for overcooked shrimp risotto is unacceptable. The food was unimaginative and the portions were obscene. The gnocchi appetizer is a full meal and more than enough for two. The Risotto came with about 12 ounces of protein and a huge portion of pasta. Definitely big enough for two. We left half our food. The service was amateurish. We had to remind out waiter twice about our drink order and received them half way through our appetizers. When the appetizers were cleared, the mains were delivered but without cutlery. We had to ask three times and then we only got forks!! There seemed to be no maitre'd and no one in charge. The experience was a waste of time, money, and food. read more

Took my girlfriend here for our first year anniversary. It was definitely a surprise for here, and I'm really glad both her and I liked the food and environment here. However, I did make a reservation to sit on the second floor of the establishment, as the bar floor tends to be very loud. Instead we were sat near the door across the bar and our request to move upstairs was denied. That's my only complaint about the place. Try the lamb here too. read more

Great place for a romantic dinner or lunch! The service at the bar was very friendly. I will definitely will be coming back. Oh ! I had the house Cabernet and the the Bar soup pork Pozole amazing read more

Given the price point for dinner, we had higher expectations for our dining experience. Our server, Duke, was pleasant. Our $30 charcuterie and cheese board was lacking both cheese and meat--lots of bread to make up for it... Our entrees arrived pretty much stone cold--asked to have reheated and came back tepid. No apologies from management about our experience. For $200 tab for two very disappointed with our experience. Will not be returning. read more

This place is pretty solid sad to hear I think it's going under because of the COVID-19 that has crippled business. Always loved coming here and hope it's not true because i loved getting absolutely ZAPPED off the chimay's I almost fainted one time walking back to the bathroom they where so strong. Love this place! read more

Loved the ambiance! Perfect for martini night! We had a couple apps and they were great! Can't wait to try again!

Great selection of wines wonderful atmosphere to bring your day the food is amazing it's all good no matter what you order I have a never been disappointed read more

Nico's - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love Nico's! This restaurant is truly an extraordinary dining experience. The food is unbeatable and the service is top notch. Shout-out to our server Amy who was so friendly and provided phenomenal service to us! The ambiance is cozy and intimate and perfect for special occasions. I've been here twice; once for a casual lunch and then took Andrew P. here for his birthday dinner. On both occasions, expectations were exceeded and food was DA BOMB. What I love about the food here is each appetizer / dish is well thought out and executed beautifully. The cheese & charcuterie plate is to die for and and the entrees are delicious. The chicken mac n' cheese pasta I ordered for lunch was perfection and the ahi poke chips were also fantastic. The chips are crispy, fresh, and gourmet and the portions are generous. The steak tartare appetizer was somethin else. The presentation is beautiful and each bite was HEAVEN. The star of the show was the seafood risotto which came with a generous amount of giant shrimps and the juiciest scallops I've ever tasted. The shrimp literally MELTED in my mouth. This was some of the best seafood I've had....and we pretty much licked the plate clean. It was literally heaven on earth. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! read more

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Pork was undercooked (Rare). We were told by hostess over the phone we could sit by the window and our reservation would be updated to reflect this preference. When we arrived on time to our reservation they sat a group in the window table literally right in front of us. We were then told by the hostess that we could not sit at the table by the window since they had just sat a group there. Disappointed with service and quality especially for a $300 dinner. read more

This is my 4th time eating here. This is a lovely neighbor restaurant fun and welcoming. I have celiac disease and each time I order our waiter double checks with the chief that the food I have ordered is safe. I have never been ill here. This place is wonderful. read more

Nico's - Gluten-free risotto with Sea Bass. - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I'm so conflicted about this review. The food and service here are really good (like 4 star). However, the bar crowd is a real turnoff. We were enjoying ourselves until the bar filled with super annoying drunk people in flip flops and shorts. I thought they were looking for Sharkeez but nope, I guess this is their spot. As soon as the drunkies settled in we asked for the check. I feel like this place needs to pick an identity - either you're a beach bar or a dinner restaurant. I did love the food, but I don't think we'll be coming back. read more

The food and drinks were the best but the problem is parking. The parking attached to the structure belongs to a different business. We had to go around the block twice to find street parking and the location is on a very industrial looking street read more

so a great experience. brought my friends here since 2nd street was closed off. the decor is amazing! staff friendly. i ordered the beet salad and it was a perfect size and so delish. will be back. read more

I don't know why it took so long for me and my wife to go and try Nico's, but I only know it was a huge mistake that it took so long. We don't live in the area and two of our favorite restaurants are/were nearby so we always went to those places when we made the trek down there. That's my flimsy excuse (RIP Chianina). It was my first day of vacation and we were looking for something special or memorable to do. We pre gamed and checked out the menu the night before so we had some expectations going in. I have to say after eating here IMO this restaurant hasn't gotten the attention it deserves. This place is great. I've been to all the places in Long Beach with Michelin mentions and on the LAT best 101 restaurants and they may be sleeping on this place. It was lunch time and the bartender and waitress were slammed, 2 of them serving the entire place, but they did a great job. We went overboard, the two of us ordering the gnocchi starter, a beet salad, and two entrees. I got the king salmon and my wife got the scallop risotto. Everything was great. The quality and care taken by the kitchen staff was apparent. The drinks were on point too. I can't say enough to recommend this place, but maybe I shouldn't because I'd like to make sure I can get a seat here next time. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

Came here twice recently. First time was for a friends birthday. He reserved the back room. Started with cocktails and appetizers. We had the calamari and charcuterie. Both were delicious. Then I ordered the Seafood risotto. Very good, I recommend it. The second time we sat at the bar. We started with a Bulleit Manhattan. Perfect, get one you won't be disappointed. Then we ordered off the bar menu. I got pasta bolognese. It's one of their specialties. So good. Great friendly service. read more

Nico's - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nico's is a wonderful place for dinner and/or drinks. Very nice staff, and a fun group of customers. The food is excellent, including the bar fare. You can't go wrong if you are in the Naples and Belmont Shore area. read more

I got the steak and lobster and a soup and It was pretty good. The patio set up is kinda funny for a fine dining restaurant. It just didn't have a cozy feel and inside they have partitions set up making you feel like you're eating in a cubicle. The ambiance just didn't fit the price and in my opinion isnt worth the price tag. read more

Came here for Father's Day dinner and it was delicious!!! Our waiter was courteous and knowledgeable. I love the romantic ambience as well as there food. We will definitely be back again! read more

Nico's - House bread with three different sauces - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Liked the ambiance but not too impressed with the food sorry to say. Spent $200 for 4 and had to ask for candle to be lit. Table rocking and server never checked back on food. Oh & rigatoni was cold. Wouldn't go back read more

Lovely friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable servers with great menu... our first time here and we will definitely be visiting again... fresh fruit used in drinks... read more

Nico's - New American Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very nice spot to take a date. The atmosphere is quiet and semi formal. At the hostess counter we were greeted by a typical emotionless girl with more interest in her FB page but she sat us quickly. Our waiter again emotionless and a little too serious for my liking. We ordered the special salad, mussels and clams as appetizers ...both were excellent until I discovered the long red hair at the end of my salad. Normally I don't freak out or make an issue, I just figure we are humans and it happens. Here is where I have an issue. When the waiter finally returned to ck in, I pointed it out. He said" sorry about that", and started to collect my plate. If he would have expressed more interest in the issue I would not made an effort to correct the matter. So I mentioned, " you know I don't have red hair (I'm bald) and my wife has jet black hair so this must have been from the kitchen or the hostess that actually carried over to us and served it. He replied, "what would you like me to do? I can comp you a cup of soup." I said no, take care of the salad and we're good. He said" we don't do that here, I can give you a dessert". Long story short , he comped the salad. My issue is when it's obvious there's a problem, just handle it. It's better in the long run not to get into a debate with customers. I was more than reasonable just didn't like the attitude and response from server. read more

Wonderful Sunday brunch/lunch (whatever you prefer)! Great service by David Z. Wife and friend enjoyed very fresh ingredients in a sort of "open face" omelet and I loved some of the best smoked salmon I've had in ages, served on French bread toast (No, NOT French Toast...) with a bit of Hollandaise on top -- so good! Even the capers were special. All was special on a quiet Sunday morning. I wish we lived a LOT closer. read more

Nico's in Naples does a great dinner service not to be missed. The smaller dining room size and large bar makes for a very noisy and fun atmosphere. We enjoyed excellent service throughout dinner. Food quality is between good and excellent with some interesting offerings. Prices are definitely higher than average but worth it. She had lemon chicken and I had king salmon, the salmon was the better choice, the risotto with the chicken was not up to standards. We shared and enjoyed the baby gem salad. Do not miss the bourbon pecan pie! Parking at Nico's is non-existent and very challenging. read more

I really love this place..the food is always great...nicely prepared..lovely presentation. I HAVE NEVER had a bad meal here at all.I prefer coming here for lunch because its less crowded and relaxing..fri..sat nights you must make a reservation..the only thing nagative I have to say is I dont like sitting upstairs because it feels very closed in..NO WINDOWS ..and you have to trek downstairs to the restroom so I highly recommend requesting. Down stairs seating its where the ambience is..the servers are very polite..if you are in a conversastion they say excuse me before they ask you anything instead of just rudely interuppting..oops spelled that wrong...lol they are trained professionals with their skills..bartender makes great cocktails..yesterday at lunch I tried the "Nico".Im Not a drinker however Im a sucker for PRETTY PINK COCKTAILS..this is made with starwberry vodka..yummy only thing it needed was a garnish of some sort and it could of been more chilled. Pretty bartender but I never see her smile..NOT WARM AND FUZZY but shes a good bartender sorry dont know her name..all their specialty drinks are really delicious.they also have a nice dessert menu..which i love..I would consider this an adult resturant and very romantic..hard to find ambience any more ..although several times I brought friends here and no romance..I have been here with someone I was dating and my lovely daughters ..and he is a complete.drunken idiot 89% of the time..when night falls.he BECOMES THE NIGHTMAN!!!AN AGING IDIOT WHO THINKS HE STILL HAS SWAGGER..TIME TO HANG UP THE WANNA BE PLAYBOY..PERSONA..OK BACK TO MY REVIEW SORRY GOT SIDE TRACKED....it turns out.LOL .BUT I could see myself coming here with someone special...yep Im a fan..I wasnt paid for this endorsement...lol Oh and brunch is great..crab cake benedict..that was to die for. read more

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Decided to go to nicos for my anniversary last night and it was excellent. The service was great! And the food was so delicious and the portions were more than enough. We ordered the roasted garlic appetizer which was every garlic lovers dream. I had the beet salad and my hubs had the lobster bisque. The beet salad was excellent the flavor combination of the herbed goat cheese and arugula plus the crunch of the nuts made this salad a must. I had the filet mignon and he had the special which was lamb shank. The steak was cooked perfectly and packed full of flavor. The lamb came with a risotto that was also very tasty. Neither of us could finish our main course since the portions were more than we had imagined. The reviews here complaining about portions must be people that eat many plates at buffets because it was more than we could eat. read more

We came for a drink prior to our dinner reservations. We happened to be sitting next to the owner George and it was clear he takes great joy from owning it and the joy can be seen in the staff, the quality ingredients, and even the small things like the copper ice cube maker that makes very unique ice cubes for your scotch and bourbon drinks. There was a pear drink that was out of this world. Will certainly return to have that again. Amazing. read more

The pasta bolognese is AMAZING! Cute restaurant with indoor or outdoor seating. Service is fast and they are always nice.

I was quite dissapointed in the service , the waiter was more attentive to the larger groups that was sitting near us, there were only four of us. The waiter was friendlier to those groups. We had to ask for bread and more water from another employee. I feel for the money we paid for our food we could have had better service , he only came around once to see how we were doing. read more

Amazing food! My tastebuds were definitely bursting of flavor. I especially loved the customer service. My waitress was a blonde young lady by the name of Taylor. She was very attentive and gave great recommendations. I will definitely be back here! PS get the bread pudding dog! read more

I can not even begin to express how PHENOMENAL our experience was here tonight (2/29/20) We were blessed to get the lounge area for our private party and no pressure on us to order, etc... I've read the reviews and they complain of the noise, we had the opposite experience. It was FABULOUS! The food was DELICIOUS the service was GREAT, and the cocktails were yummy! Seriously, couldn't have asked for better! Autumn was our server and she was fantastic! read more

Have been going to Nicos for years but since COVID changes and when only the outside dining only allowed (sept / oct 2020 )NICOS RAISED THEIR PRICES EXORBITANTLY!! Bill that use to be $100 at Nicos is now almost $300 - not worth it as food quality went downhill as well. Such a shame but won't be going back read more

We live in Carlsbad, CA and we were going to a concert nearby at The Gaslamp so we decided to go to dinner nearby. We used Yelp to find a place and decided on Nico's after seeing the reviews. Nico's is an expensive restaurant but my goodness the food and service were amazing. The 3 oils they serve with the bread are all great although my wife and I were partial to the garlic olive oil. My wife had the Seafood Risotto and I had the Braised Short Ribs but substituted the potatoes for Mushroom Risotto. Both were absolutely excellent. Amy our server was very good. Attentive and accomodating. Nico's is a small place but you could tell by looking at the bar it was a local favorite. We would highly recommend this place if you don't mind a $100+ dinner for 2. read more

Excellent place 5 star all the way drinks are great owner is so nice ,and bar is awesome ,back room is great best place in long beach great area too read more

Having lived in Long Beach for 24 years, my husband and I decided we needed to try all the places we haven't eaten at yet. Nico's being one of them. We arrived early, on a Friday night at 5:45. We would go to a movie after at 7:50. Plenty of time. Especially because the place was empty. WRONG. Please note upon our arrival, only one table utilized and a few people at the bar. My gut told me Leave. We were seated and immediately given our menus. 10 minutes later they came by and took our drink order. Gave us bread. We received our drinks. Which by the way I ordered glass of Charles Krug Zin and I saw the bartender put the bottom of bottle number one into my glass and then open a new bottle to top it off. BAD. But I was in a good mood and didn't want to do battle. About 10 minutes later they took our order. Waited a considerable amount of time and my salad and my husbands crab cake appeared. His crab cake was better than anticipated. My salad, not so much. (I cook well, so it's pretty hard to impress me). Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting.....at 7:10 still no food. My husband got the car. I asked for our bill. The waiter was dumbfounded. I said we couldn't wait any longer. He brought out my food. My husbands not yet ready, still in the kitchen? I told him I'm sorry, but we can't stay. I went to the "manager" and told him what happened. He was pompously apologetic. I was told by the waiter to expect a 2 hour dine time and the Mgr shot back with "No, an hour and a half." It was an hour and 25 minutes and no food. He kindly credited the main courses and bagged our food to go. Saw The Fighter which was amazing. Went home and ate. The Ahi tare tare was edible. However the avacado at the bottom was the same thickness as the ahi layer, which was too much. (Spaghetinni's ahi tower, much better). The duck was tasty, very small portions. I don't think a restaurant has to be haughty to be good. Your restaurant hosts should be gracious and welcoming. The lightening a little too dim at the tables, the recessed not centered and we literally had to use the candle to see the menu. The interior is very nice and plays to romance, yet the football game on the flat screen right there at the bar voids that out completely. Make up your mind sports bar or nice romantic restaurant. We were told we should have told them we needed to be out in less than 2 hours. They should have advised us it would take 2 hours to eat there! Reminded us of "Hells Kitchen" episodes. Not impressed. We won't be going back. read more

A soul-crushingly sad rendition of a neighborhood Italian restaurant. This place provides a painful, oblivious reminder that posture can't carry the day. The place looks like it could be pretty good: It has nice lighting and it gave me the impression that it could be one of those beloved family-run Italian restaurants that has been around a long time with homey charm and rustic food. That went away quickly. Upon inspection of the menu, it featured many items that would be familiar on an Italian menu, then many items that would be featured at a Sizzler. Many if not most mains were accompanied by mashed potatoes (which I view as both a lack of creativity and any interest in flavors that compliment each other), and the starters included what looked to be hot wings. The bartender recommended that I get the roasted garlic and feta "appetizer," which I later saw was at least a whole head of roasted garlic, very little feta, some roast vegetables and what looked to be almost a loaf of sliced toast. Ridiculous. She then recommended the gnocchi with mushrooms and as a main, I ordered the halibut with risotto. Sounded delightful, but as it was with most of this place, initial reactions gave way to reality. While I waited, she brought bread. Basically, it tasted like automatic breadmaker bread: Weak, flimsy crust and airy interior with little flavor or texture. To accompany it, I was presented with three rather large receptacles of olive oil, garlic and balsamic, and a red pepper olive oil mixture. Wasteful to say the least; awkward for sure. Garish was the word that came to mind. The gnocchi was a disaster. The gnocchi were average, but what really made this dish truly lousy was the sauce: It was a very heavy gravy and there was quite a bit of gouda accompanying it. It was a very, very heavy, hamhanded dish. The halibut was equally poor, so much so that I only ate about half although I was quite hungry. There was some sort of nut crust on one side, and a thin layer of uncrispy and very hard to remove skin on the other. The skin was hard to remove because the fish was dreadfully overcooked. The nut crust was unpleasant. The risotto was fine, I guess, if you don't mind a risotto made heavy from a LOT of parmesan. However, the dish was circled with some cloyingly sweet fruit sauce that had no business being on that - or any - plate. Luckily, it was easy to avoid for the few bites I did take. The wine list itself is rather nice and very well-priced, but the wines by the glass are not. Not like it was worth having a drink there: The behavior of the regulars was atrocious. All told, with a wonderful restaurant like Michael's so close by in the same if not lower price range, the only reason to patronize this place is a quest for faux nostalgia. read more