We wanted to get a drink before our dinner reservations at 7:45 around the corner. Great little spot. Love the ambiance. Drinks were strong and great. Definitely recommend read more

Nizza - Old fashioned and espresso martini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Good place to sit outside on a spring evening and watch the sidewalk show that is Hell's Kitchen, NYC. NYC natives, tourists, delivery folks, homeless, newcomers, flamingos, every walk of life that weave the fabric of our city seem to pass through here. Ok, food was ok, wine was ok, service by Paul was good. Four of us shared everything, frito misto, burrata, meatballs, brocolini, Sunday gravy (sauce) sausage, short rib, meatball, with fusilli pasta, the branzino, some cocktails and a bottle of super Tuscan. Prices and portions were City centric. No complaints, but everything takes a backseat to the sensory overload of being in the vibrant environment. Fun, like dinner and a show, just with real people. read more

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I visited Nizza with my family before heading to a show. It was a wonderful experience. Not only was the food top tier but the service was just as spectacular. The food was delicious, came out quickly, with great portion sizes. The staff, each of them, were kind and attentive; ensuring that we wanted for nothing. Our server even engaged us in conversation about what we were going to see and commented that they heard it was a great show (it was by the way!)! Would absolutely recommend! read more

Very good service, and amazing food and drink! We came on a busy Friday night and couldn't have been more satisfied by all that we ordered. The espresso martini was the best I've ever had, with freshly brewed espresso right in front of us! And I ordered the gnocchi with chicken and I ate every last bite, wishing for more! Cannot wait to visit again on my next NYC trip! read more

Nizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant has been on my list to try for a while. I ordered the spicy rigatoni vodka and added 2 meatballs. While it was good, I wasn't overly impressed with the portions based on how much they were charging. We also ordered the mushroom pizza, which was honestly much better. I like the cool decor on the inside, but the service was pretty sub-par from start to finish, especially compared to what I was hoping for. read more

Nizza - Mushroom Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Gluten free mushroom goat cheese pizza with caramelized onions was stellar. Amazing gluten free seafood pasta and cheesecake. Wait staff was incredible and food came out very fast, very attentive with water refills. read more

Amazing service + food!!! Honestly my favorite restaurant in Hell's. And Keaton is an amazing server

We ate outdoors on the sidewalk/patio, due to the fantastic weather in early November, which was our primary reason for choosing Nizza. There was a lovely selection of wines by the glass, which satisfied the red & non-red wine preferences. The pasta was a bit basic, although the cacio y pepe dish was nicely seasoned, which compensated nicely. The Sunday sauce with quite runny, with meats that clearly added at serve time, rather than cooked into (flavor profiles were separate and not consistent throughout). The real downside here was the service. We spend nearly 20 minutes with empty wine glasses, and then after the food was delivered from the kitchen, we never heard from the wait staff again until we finally had to wave them down to get a check (about 30 minutes later). No offers of cheese, no check on how the food was, nothing. read more

Prosciutto was perfect and not fatty. Busy and full of people but I grabbed a place at the bar. Service was very fast. Comfortable seating and homey atmosphere. read more

Nizza - Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The reviews of this restaurant were good on line however the food was average at best. For the price the food was disappointing. I do have to recognize the service was very good, everyone was friendly and we made us feel welcomed. read more

Pretty nice place but the food itself is just okay. I ordered the Soppressata Pizza ($26 for a large 16 inch pizza). It was not bad but not that good either. The crust was a bit burned, and it could've used some more cheese (mozzarella). Also, the salami was a bit too salty, and they dumped a ton of raw arugula on top which was a bit too much. So this is to say that the pizza was just not that tasty in general, especially for the price. I also tried the Chicken Milanese ($25), which was actually quite good- the chicken was tender, flavorful, and nicely breaded/pan fried. It was nice that it came with a refreshing chopped tomato and mozzarella salad (including more arugula). Still not sure if this justified the price though. The interior of the restaurant is the best part, as it is quite nice with cool lighting that gives it a slightly dim yet trendy atmosphere. The place was pretty busy on a Friday night, but we were able to get a table without a reservation. The large number of people created for a lively atmosphere. The staff were pretty friendly and attentive. The service speed was a bit slow but not too bad. Overall, Nizza could be a not-too-bad option if you happen to be nearby and are looking for an Italian restaurant, but I personally will not be returning given the number of better alternatives around. read more

Nizza - Soppressata Pizza (large) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cute interior and rather intimate-so much that it can be a bit crowded when busy. I was expecting better service given that there's not too many tables but wasn't top notch. The spicy rigatoni vodka was good with the chicken being very good addition. Stars are down for the reasons above. Friend also got pasta and said his was too eggy. read more

Nizza - Spicy rigatoni vodka with chicken - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a cute little restaurant that's perfect for a pre-Broadway show meal. It also has a gluten free menu! It's a small space that can feel a bit cramped depending on where you are sitting. The food is solid but similar to other standard italian places. I started with the socca and the burrata which were both great. I got the spicy rigatoni vodka and really enjoyed it. I added red pepper flakes to give it more of a kick. read more

Wonderful and they offer gluten free pasta and bread! How great to find a place that cares about allergies, they actually have a separate menu of gluten free items. Service was quick and with a smile, our waitress made a couple of suggestions for us and of course we took them. Pan Fried Calamari was served hot and delicious with a lightly sprinkled seasoning which was a great touch. Salad with their house dressing was ice cold and dressing was delicious. We had one order of gluten free pasta and it was to good to be true, very good. Gluten free bread was also very good. I had the pasta bolognase and the flavor was amazing, not to heavy very nice. The regular bread was very good especially served with balsamic vinegar and fresh light olive oil. Great place in the busy busy New York City, close your eyes and you think you are in Rome! read more

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I've seen this restaurant packed every time I walked by and I finally got the chance to eat here. I ordered the vodka pasta and the meatballs were overly seasoned and slightly dry. The pasta itself was ok, but I have had better vodka pastas in the city read more

Nizza - Vodka pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This was my second visit to Nizza. It was wonderful!! We had the delicious burrata which we shared. We also had the fava dip that was tasty but spicy. The branzino is excellent choice. Also if you are gluten free most items can be made Glutten free. Gus was our server. He knew the menu and was friendly and efficient!! read more

I got take out from here this past weekend and it was alright. We got two personal pizzas and the mushroom was personally better in my opinion. We got the pizza in like 20 minutes while waiting at the bar and were asked if we needed anything while waiting which was nice - the ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Very cozy and intimate. read more

Nizza - Mushroom - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Hey baby hey baby hey... well here we are, back again with another raving review from yours truly. So I'm going to be honest with you all here. I've come to Nizza before...twice actually. I know I know "where was the review".... Don't worry about it we're here now so buckle in and don't speed.... You'll get a ticket and we've already contributed enough to NYC. As a gluten free party squirrel, this is probably my favorite Italian restaurant I CAN ACTUALLY EAT AT! I'm talking GF bread, GF burrata, GF pizza, AND GF Pasta... and because I felt like I needed to eat my feelings today. That's everything we ordered. Oh, and an espresso martini because I can. We started with the Burrata. It was the perfect balance between sweet with a bit of tang and a home run of savory. The tomato jam and balsamic syrup genuinely made me high-five myself because of what a great decision I made. You too can feel like this... order the Burrata. We got the pizza out next! I ordered the sausage pizza. Yall they didn't tell me it was gonna be a full pizza of grandma slices. Thick, juicy slices with smoked mozzarella. I was in heat tbh. Kidding I was in heaven. I saved one last piece for later as a cute little snack and I'm already looking forward to eating it and I'm still at the table. I followed my pizza with cacio e Pepe pasta. It might have been the best cacio e pepe I ever did have. The pasta was the perfect texture. The flavor IMMACULATE. The pepper in my teeth... not great but the dish was worth it so... yolo. We only live, laugh, love on this page. I wasn't going to get dessert but I couldn't help it. IM JUST A GIRL! I got the GF ricotta cheesecake and I slurped that puppy upppppp. I vacuum packed that shizz into my belly. I blinked... and it was gone. I think it was at this point the waiter was surprised I could eat this much... you know what bro, me too... me too. We did take home a box but I think for a party of 1 I NAILED IT. I was full, I had leftovers, I made friends (I didn't but I wanted you to think I was cool) and I will be coming back to try all the other GF delights. I'm currently in the food coma phase so I'm not sure where I am or what time it is. All I know is I need a nap. And maybe a hug. I'll never forget you nizza Never. read more

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My husband and I went had dinner tonight at the bar. The place was packed but the hostess nicely sat us at the bar. The bartender however was so rude and treated us so differently, it was kind of racist. We were the only POC in the entire restaurant and it was literally the only distinguishing factor from the other customers that he was treating nicely. He was bald, tall, and Italian I think. I'd expect this in the midwest but not here. The food was good but wouldn't return due to the mistreatment. read more

Service was fabulous! Has a reservation, we were sat immediately at arrival. Server was prompt & courteous. Food was delicious! I had the burrata appetizer & the spinach & risotto ravioli dish! Bread service was also provided. Great overall experience! read more

My son liked his pizza . He had the sausage pizza. My chicken Parmesan was ok Definitely nothing to brag about. The server was really great and attentive . But the host at the front who also seemed to be the manger was kind of rude. When mentioned that I have a coupon she asked who gave this to me and had an attitude just because is had it . Then at the table when the pizza came I called him Over asking if the pizza can be cut thinner since my son has braces . He looked at me as if I was asking for the moon and took it the kitchen after rolling his eyes. A manager out of all his staff as the rude person that's poor customer service and setting a bad example . read more

Nizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Nizza is a great spot for a quick meal before or after theater. On Ninth Avenue between 44th and 45th, Nizza is at the edge of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen. The food and and service are good. Sit by the window and people watch while you wait for your food. read more

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Nizza offers outdoor and indoor seating, bottomless brunch for $23, and lots of diverse food and drink options. We enjoyed outdoor seating, service was 5 star, the Montenegrin server did amazibg job, and we will return. read more

Had a wonderful time with tasty food and wine at Nizza. Started off with a delicious bottle of white wine which went perfect with our appetizer order of grilled green beans. Came with grilled bread and tasty olive oil with several olives in it. Next was branzino fish with capers, tomatoes and potatoes. Big enough to share so we ordered an appetizer of eggplant instead of two entrees. Finished the night off with an affogato which was perfect! Definitely worth a visit. read more

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We've been to Nizza's dozens of times. The hubby likes the pomodoro with ricotta on the side. But it has 100% gone down in service and quality over the years. But yesterday was really the final draw. It literally took 20 minutes to get bread for our take out order. The hostess just kept saying it's in the oven, which was interesting that she kept repeating it since she never went back to check on it to know if it was still in the over. But, it wasn't just her. There was the young-ish server, probably about 5'7" who went back to check on it for me and who never returned, which probably wasn't because he was busy or in the weeds since I could see him just standing there chatting with another server, which shouldn't be confused with the two outside who stood by the door talking for nearly the entire time I was standing there. I know it was 20 minutes because I had my husband texting me asking me what was taking so long. I finally had to ask the manager to go back and check and he returned with what could only be described as cold, stale bread ... and not some bread just out of the oven. But even when we've gone and eaten there ourselves, it's literally been a group of servers who walk around in some panicked chaos like chickens with their head's cut off. Given how many good Italian restaurants there are in NYC, or just in the three block radius of Nizza, you'd think they'd have themselves in check or care about service, food quality or whether the get returning customers who aren't just unsuspecting passerbys. Let's face it. If it weren't for its location in the middle of 9th Ave, it would have shuttered long ago. Save yourself the aggravation and wasting your money and close your eyes and pick any one of dozens of nearby options. Nittis down the street has become a new favorite of ours. (Just not Mama Mia's across the street. They are even worse.) read more

We stopped by late at night on a Friday after seeing a show on Broadway and got seated immediately. We got the GF Sausage Pizza, GF Pasta with Pesto, and the Rigatoni. The crust on the pizza was not my favorite - I've definitely had better GF pizza crusts but I commend the effort to have a wide variety of GF options. The GF pasta on the other hand was so delicious, it almost tasted like regular pasta. Their sauces, both the pesto and the ragu were so light and fresh. I like that they cook their pasta al dente so there is still a bit of chew. Overall this is a nice place to go to if you're looking for a nice Italian dinner near Broadway or if you are GF. read more

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I trusted Google reviews on this restaurant and it was a bad idea . The Google reviews are great , higher than Yelp. But Yelp is far more accurate. We were seated and out the door in less than 30 minutes , which to me says a lot about a great Italian restaurant ..: Pasta tastes like it had sat in a pot of water all night only to be heated with sauce and served . Bloated stale hard noodles for both of us. Vodka sauce , their specialty, made it edible at least. Service was super lacking . Spoke to take our order . Then checked on once after food was served by someone else. Never asked if we wanted drink refills or dessert. Perhaps our table wasn't "worthy" of her time since she spent plenty of time with older couples asking for them to review her and vote for her to win a free trip (yeh, we could hear you talking to others). I can't believe we wasted money and an evening at this establishment while in NYC, which is why I am trying to spare others. Just go to Olive Garden. It's better . read more

The food was pretty good! I think I would order a different entree if I went back. Service was great. The tiramisu might have been the best I've ever had, though. It was so good. read more

Nizza - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here during Summer Restaurant Week and their $45 dinner was a great deal! Their Salmon dish was yummy and so were the pasta appetizers. I love the ambiance of this place and their staff is always friendly - but it is a little over priced. read more

Nizza - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

we were running late the day we went here so I looked at the online menu and I saw they had grilled octopus so I decided to order that. when we got there the server said they didn't have octopus anymore so instead I got the rigatoni alla vodka which didnt taste amazing but wasn't awful. this was dissapointing. read more

Their desserts are amazing. Tried the tiramisu as well as the ricotta cheesecake. Other than that everything else isn't great. The salmon is okay. Tried their steak, that wasn't chewable. Their pasta is just okay. I would go back for their dessert. Their service is great. Always checking up on us. The decoration and vibe is amazing. read more

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I haven't been here in years, and I was so happy to come here tonight for dinner! First off, I love the small and intimate vibe. The Christmas decorations were also a great addition. Our server was friendly and attentive, without making us feel rushed. We got the focaccia to start. The whipped ricotta was the perfect dip! I loved the mix of flavors. To eat, I had the butternut squash and ricotta ravioli. It was utter perfection! I loved the addition of the balsamic reduction. I would 100% order this again! Overall, this is a great pre-theater spot if you are an Italian food fan! The food took a little long to come out, but it was super fresh which I appreciated. There are lots of great pizza, pasta, and entree options. It is a restaurant I will definitely come back to! read more

Nizza - Individual Fresh Baked Focaccia - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Overall we had a wonderful meal. We started with their focaccia bread, arancini and meatballs al sugo. Both starters were good, but for someone who can't handle spice, the decorative sauce on each starter were spicy! I had the spinach and ricotta ravioli and was a little concerned when this picture came out. I was really worried it would be spicy, but it was not. It was really delicious! Looking back, we would definitely still order everything exactly the same and we would definitely go back. read more

Nizza - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, with tomato butter sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't been here in years and I was happy to see that business was good. Stopped in recently after a matinee and sat at the bar. I am gluten free and decided to try the gluten free pizza on the menu. Sadly, it wasn't very good. Thick, chewy, and kind of tasteless. The Caesar salad though was on point! On my next visit will definitely try something different. read more

Was at Nizza for my second time. everything was great the first time, so I wanted to go again. The service was great Sebastian was our waiter. From appetizer to dessert everything was delicious. The restaurant has a bar you can eat at and comfortable dining room with outdoor seating. Friendly staff and walking distance to Broadway shows. Definitely will be one of my regular places to go to. read more

I came here for lunch on a weekend. It was completely adequate Italian food. The portions were a good size and the prices are pretty reasonable, but the taste was just okay, and the service was spotty. It's a very convenient place, however if you need to see a show or do something else in the Times Square area. read more

Nizza was one of our favorite Italian restaurants until our last visit. We made dinner reservations for after the theatre rush and requested a quiet romantic table for our anniversary. David the manager ignored our open table request and sat us at a tiny table way too close to loud tables. Shortly after an acquaintance of David came in and he gave the couple what should've been the table we requested. Finally we met our server Toni who was perfunctory at best, obviously not having a good night and less than friendly. We tried to be in the moment and enjoy our dinner even though the quality was not up to their regular standards and the overpriced cocktails were half full. Then a bus person knocked over a glass of red wine which broke, shattered glass everywhere and stained my suede shoes! Mischa, the manager who took over for David tried to remedy the evening with a glass of champagne since I told him about our experience. Long story short, we will never return to Nizza nor recommend it. read more

Nizza - Bar View at Nizza's - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped here after watching a show. The service was good, drinks ok and food mediocre. The food was not as flavorful as expected. The servers were friendly and efficient and were very welcoming. It was good for a touristy hang. read more

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Good Italian food and great service. I enjoyed the sunday meat sauce and loved it. Very tasty

Nizza was an amazing Italian dinner! We drives to go here before seeing a broadway show and it was perfect. We were in a rush, however, the service was quick, the staff were friendly, and it was only a 10 minute walk to the theaters. The gnocchi was a must order and the truffle mushroom pizza was perfect. The Caesar salad and burrata were small but good appetizers. I hope to eat here again soon and have more time to take pictures! read more