(212) 713-0224

257 W 55TH St
New York, NY 10019 40.765055 -73.982958

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

Hours:

Monday To Friday From 12:00 PM To 10:00 PM Saturday To Sunday From 04:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Banquet Rooms

Restaurant Special Features:

Private Rooms

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. love the atmosphere as well as the menu.
  2. Recently we had dinner at Nocello - eight people on a Saturday night and we had no problem with getting a reservation, the atmosphere was lovely, the service was excellent and the food was excellent - all at a very very good overall price.
  3. The food is really amazing and the atmosphere is just right -- not too quiet, not too loud.
  4. Went during lunch, casual relaxed atmosphere, service was friendly, and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals.
  5. Nice for a quick lunch or a romantic dinner.
  6. The food is amazing, gelatto is to die for, the atmosphere is very authentic and the service is superb.
  7. Fresh food, decent prices and a welcoming atmosphere.
  8. we both recommend it to others, the atmosphere is delightful !
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The waiter actually helped us pick out nice glass of wine.
  2. tried the Vitello Del Borgo, it was great, i really enjoyed it and i also enjoyed the wine that the waiter picked out for me.
  3. Awesome place, the food is amazing and they show you how to pair any dish with wine and beer.
  4. Food is out of this world, they have a great wine selection, athmosphere is enjoyable and very relaxed.
food quality
94.73999977111816% positive
  1. Otherwise this place has friendly and attentive staff and a nice selection of norhtern italian cuisine.
  2. Good food, good service
  3. I've tried 5 different dishes here, and they've all been tremendous, but the Rigatoni ala Vodka is literally the best pasta dish I've ever had!
  4. The pasta was really al dente, and the wait staff was attentive and accomadating.
  5. Recently we had dinner at Nocello - eight people on a Saturday night and we had no problem with getting a reservation, the atmosphere was lovely, the service was excellent and the food was excellent - all at a very very good overall price.
  6. The food was great, the service excellent and the place warm and inviting.
  7. Incredible service, authentic Italian
  8. Never had a bad meal here.
  9. the vibe is great and the food is delicious.
  10. Went here with some friends, was pretty happy with the food.
  11. Awesome place, the food is amazing and they show you how to pair any dish with wine and beer.
  12. would recommend Nocello to pasta lovers - but not for those on Atkins or the South Beach Diet.
  13. The food is amazing, gelatto is to die for, the atmosphere is very authentic and the service is superb.
  14. The food is really amazing and the atmosphere is just right -- not too quiet, not too loud.
  15. Their food always impresses and their service is amazing.
  16. Everything was delicious, especially lamb and risotto.
  17. Fresh food, decent prices and a welcoming atmosphere.
  18. Just great food with flair served by nice people.
  19. it's a great place to have a nice meal during this cold weather.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Otherwise this place has friendly and attentive staff and a nice selection of norhtern italian cuisine.
  2. Food is out of this world, they have a great wine selection, athmosphere is enjoyable and very relaxed.
  3. love the atmosphere as well as the menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nocello's a great northern italian restaurant.
  2. it's a great place to have a nice meal during this cold weather.
  3. best northern italian place in manhattan.
  4. The food was great, the service excellent and the place warm and inviting.
service
100.0% positive
  1. The wait staff was attentive and nice.
  2. The staff is also a big A+
  3. The food was great, the service excellent and the place warm and inviting.
  4. The food is amazing, gelatto is to die for, the atmosphere is very authentic and the service is superb.
  5. Recently we had dinner at Nocello - eight people on a Saturday night and we had no problem with getting a reservation, the atmosphere was lovely, the service was excellent and the food was excellent - all at a very very good overall price.
  6. Otherwise this place has friendly and attentive staff and a nice selection of norhtern italian cuisine.
  7. Went during lunch, casual relaxed atmosphere, service was friendly, and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals.
  8. Incredible service, authentic Italian
  9. tried the Vitello Del Borgo, it was great, i really enjoyed it and i also enjoyed the wine that the waiter picked out for me.
  10. The waiter actually helped us pick out nice glass of wine.
  11. Their food always impresses and their service is amazing.
  12. Constantino and his entire staff were attentive, warm and friendly.
  13. Good food, good service
  14. Just great food with flair served by nice people.
  15. The pasta was really al dente, and the wait staff was attentive and accomadating.
value
80.0% positive
  1. Fresh food, decent prices and a welcoming atmosphere.
  2. Its popularity speaks for itself, can be expensive but is one of the best restaurants in NYC
  3. I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but found plenty to enjoy.
  4. Recently we had dinner at Nocello - eight people on a Saturday night and we had no problem with getting a reservation, the atmosphere was lovely, the service was excellent and the food was excellent - all at a very very good overall price.
  5. Great stuff at a reasonable price.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Nice for a quick lunch or a romantic dinner.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/04/09

nice and warm

by SadieN at Citysearch

it's a great place to have a nice meal during this cold weather. it's really cozy in here. i also appreciate the new coat check girl, a nice touch! the risotto is also something special !

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/23/08

Super

by CoopSalem at Citysearch

nocello's a great northern italian restaurant. make sure to check it out, you will not be disappointed!

  • Pros: Fresh Food, Courteous Staff, Great Ambience
  • Cons: Need To Make Reservations Sometimes
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/08

Excellent Place

by ShawnSanders at Citysearch

My wife and I went for my birthday dinner and loved this place. The food was great, the service excellent and the place warm and inviting. Definitely look forward to going back

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/14/08

:)

by SuzyMD at Citysearch

Lovely Northern Italian restaurant. Fresh food, decent prices and a welcoming atmosphere. I recommend making a reservation for the weekend otherwise everything is great. The staff is also a big A+

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/13/08

Great!

by KarenPooley at Citysearch

I went here with my husband recently and we really enjoyed it. he wrote a review before me and i decided to write one too because it was great. best northern italian place in manhattan. the vibe is great and the food is delicious. we're happy we found this place and will return soon!

The Details on Nocello

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • inviting northern italian place
  • excellent service
  • attentive wait staff
  • risotto everything
  • very authentic welcoming atmosphere
  • bad meal
  • warm entire staff
  • very good overall price
  • great northern italian restaurant
  • very relaxed athmosphere
  • amazing date restaurant
  • great vibe
  • recommend nocello
  • best bet
  • nice glass
  • not huge fan
  • pretty happy went
  • nice people
  • best risotto
  • romantic dinner
  • love menu
  • best pasta dish
  • warm constantino
  • enjoyed wine