03/23/09

Delcious and affordable Italian-style food

by HellsKitchen21

I love Nizza!! The food is really really tasty. I've never been disappointed. Great wine selections. Love the decor. It's a romantic spot for two and a great place for a group.

• Pros: food, decor, food, decor
• Cons: none

02/06/09

Surprisingly incredible food and great service!

by CityGirl21288

I have never been compelled to write a review for a restaurant before, but Nizza surprised me so much I felt compelled to. I stopped in one night with my father on a whim- we had a hankering for French or Italian comfort food. The place was a little crowded and we didn't have a reservation, but after getting through only half a drink at the bar, we were seated (the hostess was a little annoying, can't my finger on it, maybe she was upset with having to accommodate us when we said we didn't want to eat at the bar. Regardless, she still did her job professionally and got us to our seats). The waiter was a wonderfully attentive man, who promptly told us about the specials and offered us another glass of wine, seeing as how ours were near empty. For an appetizer I had their special chestnut soup with shrimp which one of the best dishes I have ever had in my life. The flavors were so incredibly distinct, yet they went together beautifully creating an incredibly delicious dish that should be a regular staple on their menu. My father had oysters and they were, if nothing special, still scrumptious. For an entree I had the butternut squash ravioli which, again, was out of this world. It was a little heavy, and fairly sweet, but so good I ate every last bite (even when I thought I could eat no more, I stuffed it in somehow!). For dessert we had a flourless chocolate cake which can honestly never be bad and a cosmo-type of cocktail that ended things perfectly. Our water glasses were never empty, our server was attentive, without being pushy and the food was amazing. The ambience was nothing special, but nonetheless, the experience greatly exceeded our expectations!

• Pros: Food, Specials, Service
• Cons: Crowded tables, ambience (though not terrible!)

09/21/08

avoid - bad stuff for unsuspecting people

by keithk

four of us dining, and all four meals were terrible. miserable. soggy pasta, heavy heavy on the cheese, probably not the wine i asked for (but i'm not absolutely sure). tasteless food, no respite. better food at local pizza places, i am serious.

this is the worst example of bad food being presented in a tourist neighborhood to take advantage of unsuspecting people from out of town - a trap - and the predatory management should be ashamed. it is easy to be wandering the neighborhood, look into this low-lit, upscale-looking place in a prominent location and think the food must be ok. You would be very wrong.

08/06/08

Love the Food!

by rsw

I'm a huge fan of Marseille, so had to try Nizza (same owners) and it did not disappoint. The food is great and well priced. Had drinks, appetizers, a great arugula salad and one person in our group had the lasagna. All were good. And, our wait person was extremely nice!

• Pros: good food, near theater

06/11/08

such bad service

by hellskitchen08

having worked for years in the restaurant industry, i can honestly say i had some of the worst service ive ever had here. the place wasnt overly busy, definetly not full. our server was a nightmare. she was chatting with the host the entire time and neglected us. we got our appetizers before she even delivered our first round drinks. really which was the loss of the restaurant because they lost out on the second beverage sale. i know the place is new...but this is new york. theres great food everywhere. i want service i can enjoy when im out not the kind where id rather get up and get my drink myself from the bar. the food was ok nothing too special. the service alone though...ill never go back.

The epicurean borderland of France and Italy is well explored at this Ligurian bistro in the Theater District.

by Contributor

In Short
The trip from Marseille to Nice ("Nizza" to the Italians) is about 100 miles. But in the Theater District, it's only about 20 feet--Nizza's chef Andy D'Amico does double duty at Marseilles just down the block. The golden-tinged dining room buzzes early with Broadway tourists and late-night with theater pros who munch on earthy Ligurian specialties such as socca (a naan-like chickpea pancake) and tomaxelle (veal stuffed with chard). Interesting interpretations of pizzas, pastas and salads round out the menu of Mediterranean snacks.

03/08/08

Awesome food, hip and beautiful room

by hellskitchenhoney

I can't tell you how overjoyed my husband and I and all our friends are to have Nizza in the neighborhood. The food is absolutely fantastic- especially the lasagna pesto, branzino fillet, bibb salad, socca (a chickpea pancake thing), and the teleggio-fig panino. Anyone who says this food isn't incredible is out of their minds. The fact that we can eat so well and so inexpensively in a gorgeous, hip room has made us stay in the neighborhood to eat when we normally would head downtown. We love that it's open til 2 am most nights- it's so nice to not feel rushed when we eat after a show. And it's the best spot to meet friends and share food- I've already been to 3 birthday dinners there. The staff is great- polite and fast but not intrusive. And do yourself a favor and try the brunch- it's the best and most interesting in HK. Long live Nizza!

• Pros: Delicious food, great space, late hours
• Cons: No delivery yet!

02/25/08

ITIALIAN FOOD WITH GREAT TASTE

by rammi125

I live a few blocks from this restaurant and come here at least once a month. It's not really authentic italian food, it's got a bit of french fusion. It's a trendy place, esp for hell's kitchen and a great place for a first date because it's a nice place and the menu is priced right as well as the wine. Everything i've had here has been great, I forgot the name but I always get this spinach ravioli which is great if you like cheesy sauce. The steak is absolutely delicious and so tasty. I've only had the Bree cheese for dessert and it was fantastic, the warm raisin bread that comes with the cheese is really good!

• Pros: trendy, tasty food, great prices
• Cons: you haven't been there yet!

02/15/08

Horrible food

by lenabb

My boyfriend and I went here on Valentine's day pre theater. This place left my boyfriend with a stomach ache so bad, we had to leave the show during intermission.

If that's not enough to make you stay away, everything we ordered tasted like it came from a can and was 'jazzed up' with whatever spices the chef happened to have on hand. The decor feels like a glorified diner and the whole place leaves the impression that it was done quick and cheap.

If someone recommended this place to you, ask yourself what you might've done to tick him or her off.

• Pros: fairly inexpensive
• Cons: everything else

01/16/08

Great Food, Wine & Atmosphere - Priced Right

by melisarae2004

I went to Nizza for the third time last night and once again it did not disappoint! I am so glad this cozy new place is in my neighborhood now. It is my new favorite spot! The wines are all excellent and most priced under $10. The food is outstanding. I love that this place is great for just a drink date, some light tapas or to enjoy dinner at. The waitstaff and management are all very friendly and quick. I was hesitant to write a review because I want to keep this place a secret as right now I can usually get a table no problem. I hope places like this start to become the norm: great food, wine & ambiance without killing your wallet.

• Pros: Price, Wines, Food, Tapas - Amazing Service
• Cons: Small... on popular nights prob difficult to get a table.