Fab staff, friendly and efficient. Good food. Great for preshow dinner - couldn't be closer to the venue!
Opentable Diner
Enjoyed the service and ambience but the food itself wasn't great. I had the maple glazed atlantic salmon with roasted acorn squash, brussels sprouts, and pomegranate orange gremolata. The salmon itself was cooked to my preference and tasted fresh. Unfortunately, the brussels tasted of freezer burn or fridge storage, the squash was mealy, and there wasn't enough of the orange gremolata (though the gremolata itself was very tasty). Also, their water tasted so foul that I couldn't drink it. While they can't control the taste of the municipal water, I would recommend they implement a water filtration program or offer artisinal bottled water. My sense is that the pre-threater crowd likely sustains this establishment. I can't imagine it would last very long based on the quality of the food.
Tanya
This was our first time coming here, and likely will be our last. The service was good. We had no issues with the wait staff. Our waitress was pleasant and great. We ordered the Old Fashioned and the Negroni that was on the seasonal specials menu to start. We didn't care for either of them. We shared the lobster bisque and a duck prosciutto & pear salad. The salad was dry. The lobster bisque was obviously sitting out because it was not hot, it was just warm enough, and it already was getting that film a cream based soup gets when it sits. The lamb stew special was a let down... we were told it had shredded lamb. It had bits of lamb so small, you could barely find it. If you told me it came frm a can, I'd believe it. The short ribs with the romesco sauce had potential. The short rib itself was ok, the sauce was obviously sitting on the plate for a while because it was dry, and the potato au gratin tasted like the potatoes werent cooked thru and the au gratin sauce was thin and already separating. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good enough that we would recommend it or come back.
Jamel
Good service. Had Brussels sprouts as appetizer - very good. Limited main menu. Had the roasted chicken and fish & chips. Chicken dish was good. Fish was over cooked and had too much batter (thicker fish portions with lighter batter would be better). Very convenient location for attending NJPAC.
Kimberly Molina
Highly recommend, Amanda was the best host she was very very accommodating to our needs.
Bharath
Amazing place and very good Service from Amanda
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew
We stopped by before seeing a show at the NJPAC. The food was excellent and our server was outstanding; He really went above and beyond to make sure we were attended to. Shouts out to Mena W. for helping to make my parents birthday out really nice! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice meal if they're attending a show at the NJPAC and would come again!
Rose
I am a big fan this restaurant but I'm very disappointed with my recent visit. I made a reservation through OpenTable for 6 people. When we arrived, we found out that the restaurant had booked a big event in the bar area with a DJ. It was very loud (felt like we were in a club) and it was hard to hear each other. The waiter was apologetic and the food was good. But it was a terrible experience.
Laura
Rami the bartender was amazing......he managed the entire restaurant on his own, while remaining engaged, attentive and most accommodating to all of the patrons. He was a pleasure to meet, as well as to have a conversation with. In addition, he knew the menu items extremely well, and gave amazing recommendations! Will return for both the restaurant, but more importantly the friendliness of the staff.
Andre Parnther
Great service, good food. Excellent place for a pre-concert meal at NJPAC or just to hang out.
Had tickets to Beres Hammond and decided to make dinner reservations. What a surprise, food was amazing 5 star restaurant flavors. Drinks were also very good and they can give you a cup to take in the show. Our waiter Mena was awesome. Knew the menu and we tried a few things he suggested and couldn't have been more impressed. I can't wait to travel up again just for dinner.
Daleep
NICO is our favorite Newark NJ local restaurant. I've enjoyed lunch and dinner meals with business colleagues. The food is always fabulous. Additionally, planning an upcoming event has been very easy and we anticipate having a great time.
Donald Thomas
I was served a drink with a cracked glass and the manager took care of it right away. And our drinks were free. Over all nice place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Peggy
Katherine was our waitress. She was excellent and got our order correct. She was very helpful in answering some questions we had. The meals and drinks were all very delicious and plentiful. We really enjoyed our dinner before the show. We will be back.
Fab staff, friendly and efficient. Good food. Great for preshow dinner - couldn't be closer to the venue!
Enjoyed the service and ambience but the food itself wasn't great. I had the maple glazed atlantic salmon with roasted acorn squash, brussels sprouts, and pomegranate orange gremolata. The salmon itself was cooked to my preference and tasted fresh. Unfortunately, the brussels tasted of freezer burn or fridge storage, the squash was mealy, and there wasn't enough of the orange gremolata (though the gremolata itself was very tasty). Also, their water tasted so foul that I couldn't drink it. While they can't control the taste of the municipal water, I would recommend they implement a water filtration program or offer artisinal bottled water. My sense is that the pre-threater crowd likely sustains this establishment. I can't imagine it would last very long based on the quality of the food.
This was our first time coming here, and likely will be our last. The service was good. We had no issues with the wait staff. Our waitress was pleasant and great. We ordered the Old Fashioned and the Negroni that was on the seasonal specials menu to start. We didn't care for either of them. We shared the lobster bisque and a duck prosciutto & pear salad. The salad was dry. The lobster bisque was obviously sitting out because it was not hot, it was just warm enough, and it already was getting that film a cream based soup gets when it sits. The lamb stew special was a let down... we were told it had shredded lamb. It had bits of lamb so small, you could barely find it. If you told me it came frm a can, I'd believe it. The short ribs with the romesco sauce had potential. The short rib itself was ok, the sauce was obviously sitting on the plate for a while because it was dry, and the potato au gratin tasted like the potatoes werent cooked thru and the au gratin sauce was thin and already separating. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good enough that we would recommend it or come back.
Good service. Had Brussels sprouts as appetizer - very good. Limited main menu. Had the roasted chicken and fish & chips. Chicken dish was good. Fish was over cooked and had too much batter (thicker fish portions with lighter batter would be better). Very convenient location for attending NJPAC.
Highly recommend, Amanda was the best host she was very very accommodating to our needs.
Amazing place and very good Service from Amanda
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped by before seeing a show at the NJPAC. The food was excellent and our server was outstanding; He really went above and beyond to make sure we were attended to. Shouts out to Mena W. for helping to make my parents birthday out really nice! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice meal if they're attending a show at the NJPAC and would come again!
I am a big fan this restaurant but I'm very disappointed with my recent visit. I made a reservation through OpenTable for 6 people. When we arrived, we found out that the restaurant had booked a big event in the bar area with a DJ. It was very loud (felt like we were in a club) and it was hard to hear each other. The waiter was apologetic and the food was good. But it was a terrible experience.
Rami the bartender was amazing......he managed the entire restaurant on his own, while remaining engaged, attentive and most accommodating to all of the patrons. He was a pleasure to meet, as well as to have a conversation with. In addition, he knew the menu items extremely well, and gave amazing recommendations! Will return for both the restaurant, but more importantly the friendliness of the staff.
Great service, good food. Excellent place for a pre-concert meal at NJPAC or just to hang out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Had tickets to Beres Hammond and decided to make dinner reservations. What a surprise, food was amazing 5 star restaurant flavors. Drinks were also very good and they can give you a cup to take in the show. Our waiter Mena was awesome. Knew the menu and we tried a few things he suggested and couldn't have been more impressed. I can't wait to travel up again just for dinner.
NICO is our favorite Newark NJ local restaurant. I've enjoyed lunch and dinner meals with business colleagues. The food is always fabulous. Additionally, planning an upcoming event has been very easy and we anticipate having a great time.
I was served a drink with a cracked glass and the manager took care of it right away. And our drinks were free. Over all nice place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Katherine was our waitress. She was excellent and got our order correct. She was very helpful in answering some questions we had. The meals and drinks were all very delicious and plentiful. We really enjoyed our dinner before the show. We will be back.
Conveniently located.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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