Three of us stopped by here on a Friday night. We were just walking, looking for a good place to have a few drinks and eat dinner. We sat at the bar and had a great time. The drinks, the food, and the service could not have been better. Nitti stopped by and chatted with us for a while. What a nice guy! He gave us a complimentary drink and a dessert. I got the chicken francese since I wanted something a bit light. It was perfect. The others got salads with a chicken breast on the side. That was awesome as well. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here. read more

As far as restaurants go, I wasn't wowed by this place. The service was a little awkward and honestly the food I ordered was passable yet unmemorable. Perhaps other dishes would have done better, but their pepper pasta was below other versions I've had. And their gratis bread on the table wasn't very fresh in taste. I wouldn't return, but if you try it, other dishes on the menu may offer a better experience read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Table adjacent to outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food, service, atmosphere are impeccable. Took my girlfriend here and she was very impressed. We ordered the lobster ravioli, the branzino, linguini frutta de mare, spinach on the side and ceasar alla nittis! Authentic homemade food. FRESH SEAFOOD! The prices are perfect. We took our leftovers to a friend and he said it was the best meal he had in years lol. The art inside is super funky and cool, the ambiance is second to none. Total experience. A gem in the neighborhood. read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Sauted Spinach Linguini Frutta De Mare Branzino Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

One of my good Yelp friends recently posted an excellent review of Nittis. So, when my wife and I planned to come in to see a show this past weekend with two other couples, I recommended having dinner here. It wound up being an excellent choice! The location in Hells Kitchen is very convenient, especially if you're taking the ferry back to NJ. Most important, the Italian food served here was outstanding! We started off with appetizers of Calamari and Arancini. Both were well prepared. The Arancini is made with a spicy vodka sauce and definitely had a kick! A couple of us, including myself, ordered the Lasagna entree. My wife had Chicken Francaise. Everyone thought their meals were very good. We topped the dinner off by sharing orders of Tiramisu for dessert! The owner, Will, stopped by for a while to welcome us and also provided details of his family's restaurants in NY/NJ. Very nice! If you're in NYC and looking for a great Italian meal, give Nittis a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Lunch with friends while in the area...fairly spacious inside. Friendly staff. Good place if around the neighborhood for lunch or dinner. Interesting statue as one walks in... On a nice day, the side patio is open with option to sit outside or sit close to it. Friendly staff and service. Variety of options to choose from the menu, which makes it hard to decide. Complimentary garlic bread served with olive oil delicious while we awaited our food. Crispy calamari good to share. Chicken franchese w/ sauteed spinach and spicy salami pizza were good. Will have to come back and try desserts... read more

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(Chef's kiss!) This quaint Italian restaurant is amazing. I walked in and readily found a seat at the bar. I ordered a WTF to start with. It's a cocktail inspired by Mark, the bartender, who is amazing as well....and I have no regrets! The calamari was crispy and delicious! There are tvs in the bar area so you can keep up with your fav sport. Accessible entrance and street parking nearby. read more

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Quaint Spot, full of ambiance. Large bar, spacious restaurant for a 9th Ave restaurant. It's 2 blocks down from the rear of Port Authority. We went on a Saturday, so there were times it got busy. We were a table of (14). We had a blast & enjoyed our many different cuisine choices. Food is very tasty with lots of choices & that includes wines bottle or glass. I recommend, this restaurant. read more

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Stumbled into Nittis on a Sunday night while staying at a hotel nearby, and I'm so glad I did. The bar was empty, so I grabbed a seat there. Service was great from the start, bartender and staff were super friendly and quick and conversational. Started with a dirty martini (excellent) and ordered the fried calamari. Big, thick pieces, not the thin style you usually get, and it came with fresh bread on the side. For my main, I went with the truffle rigatoni bolognese, which was amazing. I ate it so fast I didn't even think to take a picture. You can tell the pasta is fresh, and the flavors were spot on. Overall, it was a perfect quiet solo dinner on a Sunday night. With two cocktails, an app, and an entrée, my bill with tip was still under $100, which is a steal in Midtown. Definitely exceeded my expectations and deserves more love. Easy 5/5 stars. read more

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Great Italian spot I'm HK, a 10 min walk from the Javits. Kid friendly because the pizza and pasta are both great for kids! We had pizza as an appetizer and I had the chicken francese. Chicken was moist and lemony. Service was very nice. Drinks seemed a little pricy but I had to order one and it was worth every penny!!!! I'll be back for sure. read more

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Such an amazing find!! My friend had been doing to find some Cacio e Pepe and when I found Nittis we had to give it a shot!! The pasta was so fresh, the sauce was amazing and the service was fantastic!! It was so good we came back twice for dinner in a long weekend trip and even suggested it to people we watched & Juliet beside and they met us there for dinner. We'll definitely be back anytime we are in town!! read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Gigli Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Nittis has menus that open to a tablet and you scroll to see photos of all their menu items and each dish twirls. The service was great. The food was all good except the brown butter sage was not browned enough and was more or less butter ravioli, did it stop me from eating the whole bowl? No. No it didn't. I love all butter. read more

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We loved this place! My daughter said they had the best tiramisu ever. Great location and atmosphere read more

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I came here for dinner with a friend, and was impressed, especially because of the restaurant's unassuming exterior. The interior was sophisticated with a black, red and white color scheme, as well as dim lighting. There was a warm ambiance to the place. We had to ask for it, but were given complimentary garlic bread with olive oil and vinegar. The bread was still warm, crunchy, fluffy, with strong garlic taste. For my entree, I ordered the Veal Sorrentino, consisting of veal layered eggplant prosciutto with fresh mozzarella, served with sautéed veggies and potatoes. The veal was lightly pounded, tender, and well seasoned. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, while the prosciutto added an extra yumminess. The mozzarella was irresistibly melty with tasty sherry sauce. The veggies included zucchini, carrot and squash. They were a nice fresh touch and had just the right consistency. I also enjoyed the potatoes, which had a satisfying crispiness. My friend and I also shared the Truffle Oil and Pecorino Frites, which were oh so addicting and delightfully crispy with authentic truffle flavor and sharp flavor of the cheese dusted all around. I also had to get the Calzone Alla Nutella dessert, which was absolutely huge and beautifully presented. I had to take half of it home. The plate was decorated with strawberry sauce and chocolate sauce, as well as strawberries, blueberries, along with raspberries. The outer shell of the Calzone was satisfyingly crispy, filled with warm, oozing, rich, delicious Nutella. Service was decent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Prices were not too bad, especially considering the Hell's Kitchen location. I would be open to returning to try the Shrimp Parmigiana or Steak & Frites. read more

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Came here for lunch and it wound up also being dinner. It was empty when we got there around 12 on Friday - this fortunately wasn't a sign of quality of food or service. For our group (me, my mom, my aunt, and my cousin) we ended up with the following: arancini, baked clams oreganata, meatballs, margherita pizza, pappardale with ragu, and a house salad. Everything was delicious - the spicy vodka sauce with the arancini was solid, that ragu was amazing and pasta perfectly done, and the salad was fresh. The pizza made for perfect leftovers later after our show. Would absolutely come back. read more

Great atmosphere, family friendly, close to Times Square. Service was great, personable employees. read more

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Took a road trip up 95 and used Yelp to find dinner when we arrived. The restaurant was beautiful and intimate. And the waitress was so sweet. She was attentive and ensured the birthday girl was taken care of. We ordered the Caesar salad, eggplant, Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli. We topped off the night with a birthday tiramisu and cappuccinos. It was the perfect setting for a 40th birthday and they made us feel so special. read more

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If you want to feel like a true New Yorker--dodging tourists, weaving through crowds, and inhaling the comforting scent of garlic wafting out the door--this spot in Hell's Kitchen is your place. It's loud, it's busy, it's unapologetically New York, and I mean that in the best way possible. I kicked things off with mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, which were so good I briefly considered drinking the broth like a shot when no one was looking. The zucchini and tomato in there made me feel healthy, so I could justify what was coming next. I went classic with spaghetti and meatballs because sometimes you don't need to reinvent the wheel, and this wheel was rolling perfectly. The pasta was cooked just right (al dente, not "mush" like I've had elsewhere), and the sauce was exactly the "grandma's hug" flavor you want when eating in a tiny, packed NYC Italian restaurant. My wife got the lobster ravioli, which was so rich in lobster flavor that I had to "help" her with one piece purely for quality assurance purposes. Let's just say if she looked away longer, that ravioli would've mysteriously disappeared. It was that good. In summary: If you're in Hell's Kitchen and want flavorful Italian in a place that feels alive, stop in. It's a classic spot where the food's great, the street's buzzing, and you can leave with the satisfaction of having eaten well--plus a strong urge to take a nap immediately after. Would I stop by again when I pass through the area? Absolutely. read more

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Delicious, delicious, DELICIOUS! Every item we ordered was a bangerrrrrr. Apps we did were the calamari, the truffle prosciutto & burrata pizza (must try), and mussels. For entree, I ordered the steak frite & it was perfect. Our only thought was that we wish the mussels were meatier but it could've just been that shipment that was a wee bit smaller! Dip your bread or pizza crust in the liquid the mussels are cooked in - sooo good. We were even doing shots of it right out of the shells hahaha. Drinks - we loved the espresso martini, limoncello spritz (my fav), and Italian margarita, and the 'ya filthy animal'. Dessert - we ordered tiramisu, the orange creme brûlée, and the biscoff cheesecake. All tasty, but the biscoff cheesecake was a standout for all of us. Service was amazing - attentive, professional, and quick. Low lighting for a cozy mood, yet open & clean space. read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Steak Frite, limencello spritz, truffle fries - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Was unable to eat here because it smelled like dirty mop and cheese. Literally an awful smell for dining.

fresh ingredients, extraordinary service, great vibes overall. the marinara rigatoni and frutt di mare was delicious with generous portions. not too salty, not too bland, i didnt quite taste the truffle in the rigatoni but otherwise great. there was a bit of a mix up w the order and they did everything to make it right! make a reservation as it does get busy even during weekdays. would definitely come again :) read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I hate writing bad reviews, but sometimes it's needed. This was my experience having dinner at the bar at Nittis recently: When I ordered a bottle of wine, the bartender said, word for word: "Would you want that one? Is that to go or do you want it here? Yeah, a lot of people want it to go. Lots of people order to go." Not exactly the level of professionalism you'd expect. He broke a perfectly good cork while opening the bottle, poured me a full glass without offering a taste, and then asked "Is it good?" To top it off, he shoved part of the broken cork back into the bottle. He didn't offer dessert. He did pour me a free Averna, which was a thoughtful touch. He was nice enough, but mostly busy texting on his phone. He didn't refill my wine or water glass once. The owner or manager was there chatting with staff while I sat alone at the bar spending over $200 -- and got barely any attention. The staff in general seemed more interested in talking with each other than engaging with customers. This was my second time at Nittis. The first time, I sat at a table with a friend and remember it being just okay -- not sure why I gave it another try. In a city full of truly great restaurants, this just isn't one of them. I won't be back. read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Part of a perfectly good, broken cork... - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent service and delicious food. The owner was so kind and passionate about making the dining experience wonderful.

Amazing meal! The owner Nitti was so welcoming and hospitable. I had the steak frites and faggotini and it was beyond delicious. The ambiance and vibe of this place is unreal too. Great cozy spot to come grab a bite to eat read more

Not bad, but probably wouldn't return. Had all the markings of a good local restaurant, and while portion sizes and food quality were good - there was no salt in anything. Tried the calamari and chicken mamma Mia (chicken parm and penne vodka), everything severely missed salt and flavor, all for being healthy but it missed the mark. Servers and staff were very hospitable. read more

Needed to find a place to eat that was open late so found this gem. It was quite a walk from our hotel In Time Square and was in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood but the food and service made up for it. We had the caprese salad, vermicelli vongole which is clams in a white wine sauce and the PAPPARDALE RAGÚ WITH BURRATA which was a Bolognese sauce with a touch of cream, topped with burrata. Portion size was perfect and the taste of each dish was even better. The ambiance was casual and clean, lots of seating. Service was prompt and very friendly and attentive. read more

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Delicious fresh pasta Lasagna was tasty Friendly atmosphere Servers were awesome Wine list comprehensive Bathroom were immaculate read more

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This is a gem and we would love to see it busier! My friend and I split two items from the brunch menu - the lemon ricotta pancakes and the ricotta scrambled egg toast. Both were amazing, though the pancakes were my favorite! The service was excellent - very attentive, hot food delivered fast, etc. Don't miss this one!! Edit to add we decided to split a dessert - the cheesecake was delicious! read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Ricotta scrambled eggs and lemon ricotta pancakes - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food, service and atmosphere are always amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant to those wanting to experience delicious Italian cuisine. read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - We had an intimate family dinner here with our daughter visiting from out of state. Nittis never disappoints! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This is a bit off the beaten path, but a close walk from Hudson yards and Times Square. They have outdoor seating. The star of the show is the espresso martini DB6... It is a must get. The best espresso martini I've had in a while. Between the salted honey vanilla syrup and the pink salt on top, it had such a nice salt finish and it was delicious. I got it first and the rest of the table ended up getting it afterwards because it was so good. They also give you complimentary bread with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and parsley For my main, I got the Chicken Mamma Mia- breaded cutlet/eggplant parm with vodka sauce. It was good, but not something I'd have to get again The service was really good, they were very attentive. read more

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It was so nice, we ate here twice! We enjoyed two dinners here. Service was quick, efficient, and pleasant. Enjoyed the rigatoni with meat sauce, mushroom risotto, and cacio y pepe. Extra close to our hotel. We will be back! read more

We visited Nittis on a girls trip and this place was really close to our hotel. It was a 2 min walk and we made reservations. Inside was very moody and swanky with red velvet bench seats on many sides of the tables. The service was excellent with many staff who attended to us. They were fast, friendly and informative. Overall great experience read more

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Before the NYC marathon all Italian restaurants were booked, so we got take out from Nittis and brought it back to the room! We got Nonnas salad (which is like a house salad), a pizza, and pasta! Everything was delicious and while we waited in the restaurant for our food, they let us sit at a table and brought us water which I thought was very thoughtful of them! read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Pasta Marinara and bread - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Nice little find for dinner. I had the Buratta Bolognese and it was delicious! Great atmosphere, I love the garage door windows! I had a great conversation with the manager and had a fantastic experience! Service was great too! read more

Nittis Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen - Burrata Bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We had an early dinner and service was fabulous. Great bread basket with olive oil and balsamic for dipping. I had the chicken mama Mia which was breaded chicken and egg plant with penne in vodka sauce. Loved it. read more

I've walked past this spot a few times and have been keen on trying it out. A few friends and I stopped by for dinner. We got the prosciutto and pears as appetizers - the plating was unexpected but still pretty nice. I got the spaghetti and meatballs, which was very filling and pretty delicious. Also, the free "bread" were kind of like these mini pizza squares, which were tasty and crispy. The wait staff was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely recommend for folks looking for a hearty meal. read more

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The quality of the food was amazing! We had to ask for our beverage 3 times but they gave it to us for free and threw in a free dessert to make up for the inconvenience. I would definitely recommend! read more

This place was fantastic!!!! Ate there with my family and of course my youngest (picky eater) insisted on having Fettuccine Alfredo which wasn't on the menu. The owner offered to have it made specifically for her. The food was delicious, the ambiance was very nice, but what put the experience over the top was that the owner took the time to personally greet everyone who walked in. He also walked the restaurant and had a pleasant conversation with everyone in the place. I highly recommend this place. read more

Everything was wonderful! Food was delicious and the servers were so attentive. loved talking to the owner and learning the history of Nitties! read more

Food was 5 stars, service was 6 stars. For being so close to the most touristy area, we were really surprised how genuinely good everything was. Prices were super reasonable, fun spot, no complaints at all. I got their soup of the day and it was everything I could have hoped for on a cold New York City day. read more

I like the place, the veal Sorrentino was good, but could have been more tender. The meatballs were good; the sauce was better. The service was good; the owner was better. It feels pretty historic but after a friendly chat this location is only about 7 years old, they moved from Lexington where they stood for over 30 years! That's a lot of hard work and dedication, you can tell it's part of old NY or at least inspired by it. Old NY is fading out fast and Nittos at least has an undertone you can feel and taste. I wish they had matches, I think maybe they might have back in the day so maybe there's one or two in rotation I can snag one day, here's to hoping. I love a good restaurant matchbook. Very rare these days. read more

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