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    Nicola's Ristorante

    European
    Closed5PM - 9:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Crispy Potato Gnocchi

      four cheese fondue / Italian truffle shavings
      $38.00
    • Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese

      classic veal and beef meat sauce
      $30.00
    • Boucheron Goat Cheese

      crushed pistachios / field greens / apple-truffle vinaigrette
      $17.00

    Dinner

    Antipasti/ Salad

    • House Made Breads

      $17.00
    • Insalata Siciliana

      fennel / blood oranges / baby arugula / taggiacsche olives / golden raisins / cider vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Insalata Contadino

      $16.00
    • Boucheron Goat Cheese

      crushed pistachios / field greens / apple-truffle vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Zuppa Di Zucca Mantovana

      $18.00
    • 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
    • Nicola's Eggplant Parmigiana

      circa 1998 - smokey pomodoro sauce / basil
      $19.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      “Bagna Cauda” / Italian pickled giardiniera
      $26.00
    • BM Contadino

      $8.00
    • BM Zuppa Montovana

      $8.00

    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
    • Doppio Ravioli

      $34.00
    • 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
      $46.00
    • 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

    • Cheese Board

      three italian cheeses / fruit mostarda / balsamic / lavender honey
      $19.00
    • Panna Cotta

      mint-green apple puree / pistachio madeleine / raspberry foam
      $16.00
    • Citrus Tart

      yuzu / Italian meringue / amarena cherries
      $16.00
    • Tiramisu

      $16.00
    • Special Baba ala Adamo

      $14.00

    Training Meals

    • Salads

      $20.00
    • Pastas

      $35.00
    • Entrees

      $35.00
    • Desserts

      $20.00

    Retail/Merchandise

    Retail Wine

    • RETAIL Prosecco, Costa del Re

      $30.00
    • RETAIL Prosecco Rose, Wild Nature

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Moscato d'Asti, Vajra

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Lambrusco, Cleto Chiarli

      $30.00
    • RETAIL Mauvais Chapon, Villa Calcinaia

      $80.00
    • RETAIL Franciacorta, Ca' del Bosco

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Champagne, Taittinger Brut

      $75.00
    • RETAIL Champagne, Bollinger

      $100.00
    • RETAIL Fiano, Principe

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Grigio, Jesera, Venica & Venica

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Gavi di Gavi, Piccolo Ernesto

      $30.00
    • RETAIL Sauvignon Blanc, Abbazia di Novacella

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Riesling, Vajra

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Langhe Bianco, Dragon, Vajra

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Bianco, Terlaner Classico, Terlan

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Fiano (Orange), L'archetipo

      $30.00
    • RETAIL Fiano, Pietracupa

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Fiano, Cupo, Pietracupa

      $65.00
    • RETAIL Verdicchio Riserva, Castelli di Jesi, Felici

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Passobianco, Passopisciaro

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Vernaccia, Carato, Montenidoli

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread, Napa

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Salem Wine Company, Oregon

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Sarrazin, Rully, Burgundy

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Antica, Antinori, Napa

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Karia, Stag's Leap, Napa

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Post & Beam, Napa

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Chardonnay, Summum, Oregon

      $100.00
    • RETAIL Chateau Thivin, Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Noir, Sandhi, California

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Noir, Santenay, Choupette, Burgundy

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Noir, Guadalupe, Ken Wright, Oregon

      $75.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma

      $100.00
    • RETAIL Merlot, Chateau Lynch Bages, 'Echo' Bordeaux, FR

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Merlot, Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa

      $85.00
    • RETAIL Syrah, Stolpman, Ballard Canyon, Napa

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet Franc, Titus, St. Helena, Napa

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet Blend, Hedges, Washington

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet, Andrew Will, Washington

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet, Chateau Montelena, Napa

      $95.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet, Chimney Rock, Napa

      $150.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet, Groth Reserve, Oakville, Napa

      $180.00
    • RETAIL Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch, Ridge, Sonoma

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Dolcetto, Le Campanelle, Broccardo

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Pinot Nero, G. D. Vajra

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Barbera d'Asti, Ca' di Pian, La Spinetta

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Barbera d'Alba, Luciano Sandrone

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Barbera Superiore, G. D. Vajra

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Freisa, Kye, G. D. Vajra

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Nebbiolo, Perbacco, Vietti

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Nebbiolo, Uvaggio, Proprieta Sperino

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Nebbiolo, Boca, Le Piane

      $90.00
    • RETAIL Barbaresco, Sori Paitin

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Barolo, Albe, G. D. Vajra

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Barolo, Marcenesco, Renato Ratti

      $85.00
    • RETAIL Barolo, Baudana, Luigi Baudana

      $130.00
    • RETAIL Barolo, Bricco delle Viole, G. D. Vajra

      $125.00
    • RETAIL Barolo, Bric del Fiasc, Paolo Scavino

      $130.00
    • RETAIL Dogliani, San Fereolo

      $60.00
    • RETAIL "Nicola's" Chianti Classico

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Chianti Classico Riserva, Vigna Bastignano, Villa Calcinaia

      $80.00
    • RETAIL Chianti Riserva, Il Fondatore, Enrico Pierazzuoli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $55.00
    • RETAIL Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Dei

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Carmignano, Le Farnete, Enrico Pierazzuoli

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Carmignano Riserva, Enrico Pierazzuoli

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Rosso di Montalcino, Castello Banfi

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Brunello, Silvio Nardi

      $85.00
    • RETAIL Brunello, Ucceliera

      $90.00
    • RETAIL Brunello, Pianrosso, Ciacci Piccolomini

      $95.00
    • RETAIL Brunello, Il Poggione

      $105.00
    • RETAIL Casanuova delle Cerbaie

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Tzingarella

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Marchesi di Frescobaldi, Lucente

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Tenuta San Guido, Le Difese

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto

      $90.00
    • RETAIL Mauro Vannucci, Poggio de Colli

      $80.00
    • RETAIL Avignonesi, Desiderio

      $65.00
    • RETAIL Angelo Gaja, Promis

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Tenuta Setti Ponti, Crognolo

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Castello di Sonnino, Sanleone

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Tenuta dell' Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove

      $85.00
    • RETAIL Isole e Olena, Cepparello

      $160.00
    • RETAIL Isole e Olena, Collezione Privata

      $160.00
    • RETAIL Ciacci Piccolomini Ateo

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Etna Ross, Benanti

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Etna Rosso, Passorosso, Passopisciaro

      $55.00
    • RETAIL Aglianico, Damaschito, Grifalco

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Pallagrello Nero, Nanni Cope

      $70.00
    • RETAIL Taurasi, Radici, Mastroberardino

      $90.00
    • RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Le Segreta, Planeta

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Saia

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Nero d'Avola, Contrada, COS

      $65.00
    • RETAIL Valpolicella Ripasso, Bertani

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Cabernet Sauvignon, Italo Cescon

      $35.00
    • RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Sartori

      $60.00
    • RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva, Masi

      $110.00
    • RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Calcarole, Rizzardi

      $105.00
    • RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Allegrini

      $105.00
    • RETAIL Amarone della Valpolicella, Tommaso Bussola

      $110.00
    • RETAIL Recioto della Valpolicella, Mazzi

      $50.00
    • RETAIL Pietracupa Fiano di Avellino

      $45.00
    • RETAIL Claudio Cipressi Tintilla del Molise

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Cosimo Taurino 'Notarpanaro' Negroamaro Salento

      $40.00
    • RETAIL Terradora Taurasi 'Fatica Contadina'

      $55.00
    • Le Refie Bianco 2025 BTL

      $75.00
    • Le Refie Bianco 2025 CASE

      $450.00
    • Nicola's Private Label Chianti 2024 BTL

      $35.00
    • Nicola's Private Label Chianti 2024 CASE

      $420.00
    • Casarsa Merlot 2022 BTL

      $90.00
    • Casarsa Merlot 2022 CASE

      $540.00
    • Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2015 BTL

      $120.00
    • Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2015 CASE

      $720.00
    • Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurants Extra Virgin Olive Oil BTL

      $35.00
    • Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurants Extra Virgin Olive Oil CASE

      $210.00

    Merchandise

    • Retail Olive Oil

      Cristian Pietoso Private Label Olive Oil is sourced from olives harvested from Castra, in the area of Tuscany where Chef Cristian grew up. A fragrant and fresh finishing oil perfect for any occasion.
      $35.00
    • Flowers

      $55.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Saturday4:00 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

    Directions

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