Dinner
Antipasti/ Salad

House Made Breads
$17.00
Insalata Siciliana
fennel / blood oranges / baby arugula / taggiacsche olives / golden raisins / cider vinaigrette$16.00
Fava Bean Salad
$16.00
Boucheron Goat Cheese
crushed pistachios / field greens / apple-truffle vinaigrette$17.00
Vol au vent Caesar
romaine lettuce / croutons / classic caesar dressing$17.00
Classic Caeser
$16.00
House Salad
pickled red onions / pine nuts / grana padano / apples / champagne vinaigrette$15.00
Zuppa di Carote
$17.00
Nicola's Eggplant Parmigiana
circa 1998 - smokey pomodoro sauce / basil$19.00
Grilled Octopus
“Bagna Cauda” / Italian pickled giardiniera$26.00
Primi

Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
classic veal and beef meat sauce$30.00
Crispy Potato Gnocchi
four cheese fondue / Italian truffle shavings$38.00
Malfatti "A True Love for Rome"
“cacio e pepe” / amatriciana / pancetta$34.00
Maine Lobster Risotto
roasted red pepper / Parmigiano crema / marcona almonds$45.00
Pyramid Ravioli with Skate
$32.00
Rabbit Pappardelle
Taggiasche olives, “piccole verdure” / thyme$32.00
Secondi

Prime Filet
Peperonata Agrodolce, Arugula Salsa Verde, Nicolas Chianti Classico Jus, Crispy Shallots$76.00
Halibut
Tuscan 'caccuicco' sauce / Sicilian capers / pane fritto / potato millefoglie$45.00
Scallops Boscaiola
$68.00
Roasted Domestic Lamb Rack
Please note that our Lamb Rack is designed to be experienced fresh in the restaurant. Refunds will not be provided for carry-out or off-premise orders of this dish.$79.00
Romanesco Steak
roasted red & yellow bell pepper puree / Italian parsley pine nut gremolata$26.00
Dessert
Training Meals
Retail/Merchandise
Retail Wine
RETAIL Prosecco, Costa del Re
$30.00RETAIL Prosecco Rose, Wild Nature
$35.00RETAIL Moscato d'Asti, Vajra
$35.00RETAIL Lambrusco, Cleto Chiarli
$30.00RETAIL Mauvais Chapon, Villa Calcinaia
$80.00RETAIL Franciacorta, Ca' del Bosco
$55.00RETAIL Champagne, Taittinger Brut
$75.00RETAIL Champagne, Bollinger
$100.00RETAIL Fiano, Principe
$40.00RETAIL Pinot Grigio, Jesera, Venica & Venica
$40.00RETAIL Gavi di Gavi, Piccolo Ernesto
$30.00RETAIL Sauvignon Blanc, Abbazia di Novacella
$40.00RETAIL Riesling, Vajra
$50.00RETAIL Langhe Bianco, Dragon, Vajra
$35.00RETAIL Pinot Bianco, Terlaner Classico, Terlan
$35.00RETAIL Fiano (Orange), L'archetipo
$30.00RETAIL Fiano, Pietracupa
$35.00RETAIL Fiano, Cupo, Pietracupa
$65.00RETAIL Verdicchio Riserva, Castelli di Jesi, Felici
$60.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Passobianco, Passopisciaro
$55.00RETAIL Vernaccia, Carato, Montenidoli
$70.00RETAIL Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread, Napa
$40.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Salem Wine Company, Oregon
$35.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Sarrazin, Rully, Burgundy
$50.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Antica, Antinori, Napa
$45.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Karia, Stag's Leap, Napa
$40.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Post & Beam, Napa
$40.00RETAIL Chardonnay, Summum, Oregon
$100.00RETAIL Chateau Thivin, Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais
$45.00RETAIL Pinot Noir, Sandhi, California
$55.00RETAIL Pinot Noir, Santenay, Choupette, Burgundy
$60.00RETAIL Pinot Noir, Guadalupe, Ken Wright, Oregon
$75.00RETAIL Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma
$100.00RETAIL Merlot, Chateau Lynch Bages, 'Echo' Bordeaux, FR
$70.00RETAIL Merlot, Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa
$85.00RETAIL Syrah, Stolpman, Ballard Canyon, Napa
$40.00RETAIL Cabernet Franc, Titus, St. Helena, Napa
$70.00RETAIL Cabernet Blend, Hedges, Washington
$50.00RETAIL Cabernet, Andrew Will, Washington
$45.00RETAIL Cabernet, Chateau Montelena, Napa
$95.00RETAIL Cabernet, Chimney Rock, Napa
$150.00RETAIL Cabernet, Groth Reserve, Oakville, Napa
$180.00RETAIL Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch, Ridge, Sonoma
$60.00RETAIL Dolcetto, Le Campanelle, Broccardo
$35.00RETAIL Pinot Nero, G. D. Vajra
$40.00RETAIL Barbera d'Asti, Ca' di Pian, La Spinetta
$40.00RETAIL Barbera d'Alba, Luciano Sandrone
$60.00RETAIL Barbera Superiore, G. D. Vajra
$50.00RETAIL Freisa, Kye, G. D. Vajra
$55.00RETAIL Nebbiolo, Perbacco, Vietti
$40.00RETAIL Nebbiolo, Uvaggio, Proprieta Sperino
$45.00RETAIL Nebbiolo, Boca, Le Piane
$90.00RETAIL Barbaresco, Sori Paitin
$70.00RETAIL Barolo, Albe, G. D. Vajra
$55.00RETAIL Barolo, Marcenesco, Renato Ratti
$85.00RETAIL Barolo, Baudana, Luigi Baudana
$130.00RETAIL Barolo, Bricco delle Viole, G. D. Vajra
$125.00RETAIL Barolo, Bric del Fiasc, Paolo Scavino
$130.00RETAIL Dogliani, San Fereolo
$60.00RETAIL "Nicola's" Chianti Classico
$35.00RETAIL Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena
$55.00RETAIL Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino
$50.00RETAIL Chianti Classico Riserva, Vigna Bastignano, Villa Calcinaia
$80.00RETAIL Chianti Riserva, Il Fondatore, Enrico Pierazzuoli
OUT OF STOCK$55.00RETAIL Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Dei
$40.00RETAIL Carmignano, Le Farnete, Enrico Pierazzuoli
$40.00RETAIL Carmignano Riserva, Enrico Pierazzuoli
$55.00RETAIL Rosso di Montalcino, Castello Banfi
$35.00RETAIL Brunello, Silvio Nardi
$85.00RETAIL Brunello, Ucceliera
$90.00RETAIL Brunello, Pianrosso, Ciacci Piccolomini
$95.00RETAIL Brunello, Il Poggione
$105.00RETAIL Casanuova delle Cerbaie
$60.00RETAIL Tzingarella
$45.00RETAIL Marchesi di Frescobaldi, Lucente
$35.00RETAIL Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese
$55.00RETAIL Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto
$90.00RETAIL Mauro Vannucci, Poggio de Colli
$80.00RETAIL Avignonesi, Desiderio
$65.00RETAIL Angelo Gaja, Promis
$70.00RETAIL Tenuta Setti Ponti, Crognolo
$45.00RETAIL Castello di Sonnino, Sanleone
$55.00RETAIL Tenuta dell' Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove
$85.00RETAIL Isole e Olena, Cepparello
$160.00RETAIL Isole e Olena, Collezione Privata
$160.00RETAIL Ciacci Piccolomini Ateo
$40.00RETAIL Etna Ross, Benanti
$50.00RETAIL Etna Rosso, Passorosso, Passopisciaro
$55.00RETAIL Aglianico, Damaschito, Grifalco
$45.00RETAIL Pallagrello Nero, Nanni Cope
$70.00RETAIL Taurasi, Radici, Mastroberardino
$90.00RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Le Segreta, Planeta
$35.00RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Saia
$45.00RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Contrada, COS
$65.00RETAIL Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani
$40.00RETAIL Cabernet Sauvignon, Italo Cescon
$35.00RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Sartori
$60.00RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva, Masi
$110.00RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Calcarole, Rizzardi
$105.00RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Allegrini
$105.00RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Tommaso Bussola
$110.00RETAIL Recioto della Valpolicella, Mazzi
$50.00RETAIL Terres Dorees Cremant de Bourgogne
$50.00RETAIL Goisot Bourgogne Blanc
$45.00RETAIL Goisot Bourgogne Rouge
$50.00RETAIL Cyprien Arlaud 'Oka' Bourgogne Rouge
$60.00
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Located just north of Downtown in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the Rhine-neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its more than two decades of operation. We have limited availability due to current restrictions of restaurants. Carry-Out is available through our online ordering platform that is on our website, www.nicolasotr.com or 5137216200
Location
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202





