Went to grab a bite before an NJPAC event. Great service from Bernardo! Food was great. Wings were excellent. Salad was a bit small for the price. Overall great experience.
March 2024
The food was excellent, the atmosphere is amazing. Everyone was really polite and kind. I would highly recommend.
February 2024
Food was Delicious and Drinks ? were Great! The restaurant manager Brian Lopez was very accommodating and even offered free Desserts and Coffee which was very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!
Whatever you’re in the mood for… you’re in the mood for NICO. Indulge in our stunning indoor dining room or unwind from the grind at our friendly neighborhood bar. We’ve got happy hour specials waiting for you Tuesday–Saturday, 3–6 PM. You’ll also find a crave-worthy American menu and the best fries you’ve ever had. NICO is the perfect place to kick back with friends after work, enjoy a meal before your NJPAC performance, or grab an easy takeout dinner. Eat, drink and relax at Newark’s standout hangout. It’s nothing but good times and delicious vibes here at NICO.
Other Information
Alcohol: Full Bar
Parking: Garage, Street, Validated, Lot, Private
Attire: Dressy
Price Range: Average
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is the dramatic backdrop for NICO Kitchen + Bar. Chef Ryan DePersio, of Fascino and Bar Cara in Montclair/Bloomfield, designed the "Italian without Borders" menu, which is appealing and trendy with eclectic tapas options and enticing contemporary dinner dishes. The "Bar" part of NICO is a lively and sophisticated space featuring crafted cocktails and "bites." One such "bite" is pomegranate chili wings with a creamy Gorgonzola dipping sauce. Presentation is always elegant. Take note of the romaine wedge: greens wrapped like a pretty present in delicate and whisper-thin cuts of 24-month aged prosciutto. Among entrées is olive-crusted Scottish salmon on parsnip purée resting in a bright puddle of warm tomato broth. A solid wine list adds to the pleasure, with 20-plus selections available by the glass. On performance nights and at matinees, NICO offers a three-course, prix-fixe menu comprised of dishes designed to reach the table quickly so that guests won't miss curtain. But don't rush away without dessert. Chilled strawberry rhubarb soup with yogurt panna cotta is a summery delight.
