Nisi is one of a handful of restaurants on Roosevelt Island (limited competition). It offers a nice space and during warm weather, outdoors tables which are very appreciated. The food is classic American. Recently, they tried to go upscale and increase prices a lot. This experience seems to have failed and they reverted to their old menu and prices. You can get an "upscale diner" menu and the prices are reasonable. Service can be slow. read more

We ordered a Caesar salad and a chicken sandwich. We sat outside since it was a sunny day and not too hot. The staff was super friendly and attentive. I would definitely visit this location again if I'm in the area. read more

Nisi - Caesar salad w/ Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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We live on Roosevelt Island and visited this restaurant earlier today--totally impressed by the revamped menu! The food was excellent, beautifully presented, and easily on par with high-end restaurants. We ordered the Nisi burger, beet salad, and pasta. The beet salad presentation (as you'll see in the photos) was artfully done. The burger was juicy, the fries perfectly crisp, and the pasta--freshly made--was better than what I've had at many Italian spots. We'll definitely be back to try the breakfast/brunch menu, which looked fantastic. Service was ok, albeit on the less attentive side, but the live band on Saturday evening added a lively, welcoming vibe. Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood--I'm happy to have this spot close to home! read more

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Was craving classic american food and found this place! Would say it's not the cleanest restaurant, but the food was solid. Everything hit the spot and was seasoned well. The portions were the best part because they were large and filled me up! Would recommend if you want something trustworthy! Service was also great. They checked on us and filled our water consistently. read more

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The chicken platter was with pita bread, salad, and rice was delicious. The service was ok, but the ambiance was great. We would have sat outdoors if there was any tables available read more

Nisi - Chicken Gyro Platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

mediocre at best. they changed their menu, there were a lot more options to chose from, now it's changed a little. Nothing spectacular, just very average. read more

You never know what you're going to get here because the menu changes faster than at any restaurant I've been to before. I remember when the old Nisi, before they tried again to be upscale fine dining, could actually make a decent grilled cheese, but not now, not even a decent grilled cheese. Today's grilled cheese "on thick bread" (why?) had cheese that wasn't melted. And the sandwich wasn't hot enough. And the fries (usually are good) weren't hot. And the place was empty so what's your excuse Nisi? What a screw up. I used to think the owner at least understood diners, he certainly has no understanding of fine dining (note to owner, you *cannot* do fine dining with cafeteria silverware and paper napkins. CANNOT.) So I sent half the grilled cheese back to heat it more, and it came back burnt. Clearly they fired the upscale chef, but who did they replace him with? Yikes. Then I asked for more ketchup and a refill on my drink (why are you sending ketchup in little cups (?), it will never be enough so just send the bottle, remember you are NOT fine dining.) It took two requests with two different servers (remember they were close to empty) and in time the ice tea showed up, but not the ketchup, that took more work. Explain that please. Note, you are offering a dish called "Crocket Monsieur". Seriously? You can't even proof read your own menu, it's a French dish called Croque Monsieur and there is nothing called a Crocket Monsieur. Man, this is your business treat it with some respect. Or....maybe it doesn't deserve that. Now I could review the salad Nicoise from a couple of weeks ago when it had yet another menu, this one a hybrid between attempted fine dining and upscale diner, but it's no longer on the menu.... or is it? The presentation and dressing was nice, the tuna was of below average quality, tough, precooked medium rare from like yesterday, and the soft-ish boiled egg (a nice custardy yolk) was freezing cold so also cooked the day before? But nothing in that salad was cooked to order, lazy. You have no clue what fine dining is, and when you tried again to do this you earned yourself a health grade of B and angered the people who liked you. What are you trying to do? Kill yourself off and your customers too? Maybe rename your place "Nada." read more

Cute restaurant on Roosevelt Island. Ambience is comfortable, great music, nice staff and great food. You can take the AirTram over to the island which I recommend and roam around. Croque mousier was fantastic and the pancakes were great. read more

Nisi - Croquet Monsieur - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Menu has been changed - I was really looking forward to an egg white omelette with avocado and tomato in it and they weren't able to make that. I settled on an acai bowl which was ridiculous. A few pieces of acai ice chips, next to a half a plate of granola. I have had better acai bowls at the airport in La Guardia. I understand the previous menu was perhaps too much, but slimming it down, raising the prices, and not being accommodating to a vegetarian with high cholesterol is not it ... we probably will just take the tram or ferry to a regular diner from now on. read more

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We learned that earlier this month, Nisi got a new chef and the menu is all different. There are separate menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So it's not diner style anymore, with a fancier menu. We ate dinner. Salmon tartare was excellent. Miso coconut pappardelle was good, steak was so-so. Crispy Brussels were crispy, as expected and not oily or too salty. Service is excellent. I think 4 or 5 different people came to ask us how things were. It's a nice place to sit and eat and spacious for the island. read more

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Gem of a restaurant on Roosevelt Island. Stopped in for brunch on a Saturday and didn't have any issues getting a table. The pancakes with fresh fruit were absolutely divine - so fluffy and delicious, and tons of fresh fruit. The buffalo chicken sandwich my friend had was also phenomenal and she wouldn't stop raving about it. Very affordable and delicious food - glad we stopped in. read more

Nisi - Hot Chicken Home Run Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I had brunch here when i was staying with a friend. Such a nice place with delicious home-cooked food! The coffee i tried was really good as well. I also really like the homey feel of the place. Service was a bit slow, but not too bad. read more

Nisi - Nutella Cappuccino - Rich Nutella Flavored Espresso Drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I highly recommend my favorite restaurant on Roosevelt Island, Nisi Kitchen, to cater your event at your chosen location as well as to dine in at their attractive casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Because of my consistently positive experience dining in the restaurant for the six years I have been living on the island, I chose Nisi to cater my wedding in the rooftop resident lounge of my apartment building on June 28th, 2025. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Nisi provided excellent service, from set-up at the beginning involving the addition of tables and chairs, tablecloths, plates, and silverware which they procured, incorporating some decorations I provided, excellent food and beverages of my choice, and a bar tender and server for the entire 4 hours of the event, as well as additional staff for clean-up after the event, leaving the room in pristine condition. I received excellent feedback about the food from my guests. What I especially loved was our ability to choose several different entrees and other food items rather than being limited to only a few choices people usually have at weddings. The service of the Nisi staff was efficient and very pleasant, as has been my experience over the years. And all this incredible quality food and service was at a very reasonable price. Check them out! read more

Nisi - Connie & Timmy Cappello's wedding, 6/28/25 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Roosevelt Island is where I grew up so I hold this place near and dear in my heart, and even though it has changed incredibly since I moved I always love to go back and visit to see what is still the same. When you walk inside Nisi, it gives you a diner kind of vibe but they have a lot of options for seating. If you like to be inside but with a view or rather spend it outside in the sun they have you covered. There is also a bar inside the restaurant and I would imagine it looks delightful at night because of all the light fixtures I saw throughout the place. My server was very nice, she had a very warm smile, and an extremely welcoming vibe to her. I came in for breakfast, I was on the way to a Mets baseball game so I didn't have much time to sit long. I had an iced coffee with a bagel and scrambled eggs, the food was fine I don't know many places that can drop the ball on a bagel lol but I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

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Horrible ambiance, service and food for vegetarians. It was overpriced and we waited an hour to get a salad, watermelon and frenchfries. The bill came out to over $100! Stay away from this empty bistro..... read more

One of my first times on the island, and NISI stuck out to me with their unique glass dome infrastructure. My friend and I went on a Thursday night, and were seated right away. Ambiance was very comfortable and casual. They had a very expensive menu, which made it very easy to agree on where to eat. I got the signature nisi burger, which contained angus beef, ham, fried onion ring, onions, and nisi sauce, alongside deluxe fries. My friend chose the lobster ravioli with chicken and rice soup. Both were delicious but and both were large enough portions that we had to take leftovers home. The staff was attentive and friendly, and let us take our time to talk and catch up. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable. I'm happy to say that i can count on nisi to provide a place with great atmosphere and affordable meals without compromising quality of food. read more

Nisi - Maine Lobster Ravioli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to Nisi for my birthday dinner and had the best time! Abe was a fabulous server (as always) and the new dinner menu is so tasty. The duck was to die for. The branzino was exquisite. As a special surprise, the new chef even made us off-menu home-made potato chips that were warm and spiced just right. To say we were impressed by the new menu is an understatement. I love having elevated dining options so close to home. Congratulations to the Nisi team on their new menu, their new chef, and their new endeavors! We'll be back soon! read more

We rode the tram over to Roosevelt Island as a first time experience. We thought we would have dinner here and Nisi sounded like a good choice. The food was decent (salmon cooked very well - see pics) but the service is poor. We sat at an outdoor table by the entrance and the employee who first greeted us brought water & menus, then proceeded to chat it up with friends at another table. We waited far too long without even getting drinks. We got up to leave and the guy came over to convince us to stay. He then sent a female server out to us. She took our orders and the service was okay until we were finished and waited far too long for the check and for a box for leftovers. I had to go inside to the register for this. I would not come back because of this. Truthfully, I don't have another reason to visit Roosevelt Island anyway. read more

Nisi - Broiled Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Looking for a dinner/lunch spot while you're on Roosevelt Island? Then you definitely need to try Nisi! It is unexpectedly delicious and fairly reasonable on the price and portion size. read more

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Located right in the middle of Roosevelt Island, Nisi has a glass artsy looking exterior- doesn't really strike you as a place with classic diner fare but I learned my lesson, don't judge a book by it's cover. Service was a bit slow when we were seated, it seemed like there was only 1 server actively working both the inside/outside seating areas, and seats were filling up as it was lunchtime on a Saturday. While we waited a little, it gave us time to peruse the extensive menu- sandwiches, pancakes, pasta, steaks, you name it! I ordered my most beloved of diner food- corned beef hash (there's something comforting knowing that any diner has this dish)- my husband was a bit more adventurous and ordered the Southern Shrimp and Grits. Corned beef hash was topped with two over medium eggs (I like having the best of both worlds- the yolk is slightly gooey and mixes well with the hash but you can enjoy it just as is... *chef's kiss*) with my side of hash browns (you can swap out for fries or grits) with some buttered toast to the side- it was hearty, it was well seasoned, and it was DELICIOUS. Portion was just right too. My husband's shrimp and grits was fantastic as well-the shrimp was plump and juicy, and the broth/grits were flavorful and cheesy. Quality food! I thought the prices were fair, the food and portions were great. Check out the desserts in the front (they had some little berry tarts that looked amazing). read more

I've waited more than 50 years for this to happen: a new (French) chef, elevated ding, a new staff, and the MENU is fresh, delicious traditional French recipes. Don't expect the old Nisi. This is a totally new deal! Chef Sebastian is friendly and committed to this elevated dining and is taking the time to explain to guests just what his goals are for dining. For example, I had a fresh, chicken, baked to perfection, with a pea pure, and grilled fennel in au jus. Absolutely delicious! Done to perfection. And last night I had paparedelle with artichokes and pesto sauce. Light, healthy, delicious. Who could want more? it's been a long time coming, but put Nisi on your list of places to explore for the taste, the ambiance, the staff. Finally, truly nutritious food available right here, next door, or across the street on Roosevelt Island. I can't wait to taste more as the Chef Sebastian builds his clientele. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! read more

I was only on the island for a few hours and starving wasn't the word! Found this restaurant and was very satisfied! The service here is great! The girl who took my order was just on point with everything, and knew all the locals which was nice to see. My son had the sliders and I had a pasta added with some chicken cutlet. The food is really good here and I would definitely come back! It's not your typical diner menu. The drink was soooo yummmmmy, with the perfect amount of Hennessy haha! read more

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Food was great and portions were ample. The placed was packed but it did not affect the service. Food was served timely and the service was excellent. Kitchen made a mistake on my order (wrong toast) and the waitress pointed it out what she served it and she said she would be right back with the correct one. read more

Nisi is the best restaurant on Roosevelt Island. Not spectacular but reliable good food. A very broad menu, to satisfy all tastes. Service can be slow but always friendly. read more

I love this place. Whether I am just picking up or going to eat there. It's not an average diner. They do have all the classics but so much more. The owners are very friendly and really know what they are doing! Kudos! Can't wait to go again soon. I also love the building. They did such a nice job when they remodeled. read more

Great for what it is! Adorable little brunch / breakfast spot that got me through Covid. Food is solid, service ain't bad and love the place generally. read more

I've been to RI a few times in the past. Recently my friend moved to RI and invited me to her new apartment. Such a beautiful place in this little island. You get everything, peace at home busy right outside the island. She introduced me to this restaurant and said a lot of good things about it. I thought I should give it a try. We walked to the restaurant and sat outside. The rain just stopped at the time. The staff cleaned the table and chairs for us knowing we wanted to sit outside, nice! My friend tried a few dishes here, she recommended some of the chicken dishes. I picked the chicken with artichokes and mushroom and she ordered the shrimp dish in red sauce. We both chose rice and spinach as the side dishes because we're allowed two each, but didn't realize that both rice and spinach were combined in a bowl, not served separately. Whatever the case is the mixture was tasty with some rosemary taste in it. My chicken was delicious! I really liked this one, never had something like this before so it's a challenge to explain. The chicken breast was tender, the color of the meal was similar to chicken franchise but it didn't taste like one, it had a better taste. The combination of mushrooms and artichokes were pretty good. I'd try and make something like this at home. I tried my friend's shrimp dish but wasn't crazy about the red sauce with the shrimp, it wasn't what I expected. The shrimp dish was average, my chicken dish was above average. Our waitress, Channel, was very good and attentive. She did her job well. The outside seating area faces an old church, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. The building has a nice view. This is a good place to dine outside. read more

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Placed an online order for takeout. I waited about 30/40 mins as suggested to go pick it up, nothing was ready when I got there. They barely had anyone eating in so not sure what they were waiting for... Then they tell me they're missing an item and offer to replace it. Fine. Another 20 minutes later, my order is finally ready. Once I was home I realized the substitution item was cheaper but they did not even offer to refund the difference. Over an hour for some below average food and not so honest management. Thanks but no thanks! read more

Perfect location! I went to nisi everyday when I was visiting my aunt. Their food is phenomenal, desert are amazing, my favorite was the variety of flavors for food. Great pricing! read more

Very nice diner with excellent service. Chris treated us super well. He was extremely attentive! Our breakfast was delicious and we didn't feel rushed to leave. We were able to enjoy a yummy breakfast with coffee refills as we talked. The environment was great. Not noisy. read more

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I'll start with the positives! They have a quiet, well-spaced, outside seating area on the wide sidewalk in front. We were walking south on Main Street, never having been on Roosevelt Island before, so the restaurant was on our right. What we didn't notice at the moment was a covered patio on the south side of the building, also with well-spaced tables, and shaded on this beautiful sunny day. At the door is a big sign with a QR code for the menu; I scanned, we saw some sandwiches, went in to order. We saw they have indoor seating but we aren't ready for that, plus it's a lovely day. The young woman who took the order didn't tell us that they offered waitstaff service outside! Maybe she figured we knew? So we said takeout and we'd eat outside but apparently she didn't catch that part. We ordered a tuna melt and their veggie triple decker. Two decaf coffees. We paid, left cash in tip jar, she thanked us and said 15 minutes. We went out to wait and that's when we saw tables in the shade on the side. Almost no one else was there, so we sat down, and in a few minutes a server came over! We were surprised to see her, and she was surprised to hear that we had ordered already! After 20 minutes or so, the woman who'd taken the order brought it out packaged to go. Obviously a misunderstanding, no biggie, we accepted it and ate it there. So the tuna melt was okay, came covered with the fries. When we ordered she said for an extra dollar we could get sweet potato fries, and we said yes, but they only came with the veggie sandwich!? Another misunderstanding - 3 now. The veggie triple decker was so sad. Thin slices of white bread lightly toasted, iceberg lettuce, a few pale tomato slices, and a bit of avocado. I will say, the sweet potato fries were pretty good. We shared the sandwiches and the sweet potato fries. Wouldn't eat there again. read more

I haven't been to RI in forever. Drove in for the Cherry Blossom festival and then stopped to eat here. The wait was a bit long since there were so many people in the area today. We had a party of 4 with us and I must say we all were extremely happy with our food and our bill. I ordered a chicken souvlaki w/ sweet potatoe fries and I wasn't disappointed. Chicken was cooked perfectly and great flavors. Hubby had the gyro, my friends enjoyed there Cobb salad and a ranchero salad ( looked good jalapeños tortilla chips chicken, beans mmmm ) We ended the night with mini baklava's and coffee. Definitely will be returning to try some sangria. read more

Nisi - Mini Baklava - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Family favorite for a couple generations now. There's been lots of changes, but they are still reliable for great coffee, diner and comfort foods. read more

*you should read this review* This is my first experience at Nisi. I never come back even though I visit Roosevel Island again. The waiter is not care me at all. I wait my food over 30 min. I asked a waiter but he is ignore me and never comeback until my food came to me. I asked the other waiter about my order and he said just wait me. Finally, my order came to me. I order mideum rare steak but the steak was well done. Hahaha. I said to him about my order he checked my steak and cooked again without "sorry". I never thankful. I spent my precious time about 2hr. Around 1hr for waiting. Is there busy? Nope! Only 3tables are wait for food. Not busy. 2waiters. I never come again here. My worst experience in New York. read more

Nisi - Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

We really enjoy eating at Nisi It has a quintessential New York diner menu... It goes on and on and on. Eating outside feels like you've been on vacation to a completely different city. All the sounds and the pace are so different. Tuna sandwich and avocado "burger" were decent and priced fine. Didn't feel like a ripoff, felt like a local place. The people eating next to me simply shared a dessert and a coffee at 5pm... I was so jealous of their ability to drink coffee so late. I would definitely go again when I am looking to get away. I would love to be a regular there. read more

I've had fairly mixed experiences here. I feel like I always want this place to be more than it is, which is a very standard, no frills diner. Meals are good, but aren't memorable. I've had memorably bad meals (don't order the fish tacos, my plate came literally dripping in oil), and unmemorable good meals. I'd say you can't go wrong coming here for breakfast-- both sweet and savory breakfast menu items haven't steered us wrong yet. If you see the place looks busy, skip it. The service takes forever and the quality of the food greatly declines. Overall, it's very average food and average service. read more

Another great brunch spot in nyc! They a great brunch special and the atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing. They have fresh plants on every table and a whole section of their wall that's made of real mossy plants. The Egg Benedict was creamy and delicious. The portions were also generous. read more

Nisi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Local gem. Alex (proprietor, chief cook and bottle washer) gives great attention. Joy provides prompt and friendly table service. I had: Avocado Toast Sliders: Three different sliders in one plate - Guacamole w/ tomatoes & a nutty pesto drizzle \ Smoked Salmon & pickled red onions \ Bacon & hardboiled egg. 牛油果吐司滑块：一个盘子里有三个不同的滑块 - 鳄梨配西红柿和坚果香蒜酱\烟熏三文鱼和腌红洋葱\培根和煮鸡蛋。 Crow-pousses de pavillon d'avocat: trois curseurs différents dans une plaque - Guacamole W / Tomates et une nutttie Pesto bruts \ Salmon fumé et oignons rouges illimités \ Bacon et œuf dur. And a Bloody Mary. (Blame any poor translations on google, not me). Sit back, relax, enjoy the "people watching " view. read more

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Good diner food! Nice setting for outdoor dining, and also cool architecture in general! Burger n fries were fantastic!! Sat outside during cherry blossom season, and thoroughly enjoyed! read more

Nisi - Nice lunch spot! Popular with visitors & locals alike! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious breakfast. Super friendly staff. Popped in on vacation. The location is awesome in that you're away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, but you can still see life in this very friendly neighborhood. read more

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