Nino's Restaurant Review
1354 First Ave. (72nd & 73rd Sts.) 
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New York, NY 10021
212-988-0002 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
Wine
Great Wine List* Click here for rating key
 The dapper gentleman at the door is chef-owner Nino Selimaj, and his quiet pride in his restaurant filled with an attractive crowd is evident. The attractions here are engaging surroundings, suave and caring service and impressive food. Begin with small plates of fresh tuna with baby lettuce, cherry tomatoes and basil dressing; or Nino's famous homemade meatballs made with veal, beef and pork, served with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan. Pasta and main course highlights include homemade ravioli stuffed with duck confit, pear and Gorgonzola with pear cider sauce; homemade chestnut pappardelle with a wild boar ragù, garnished with butternut squash, scallions and chestnuts; and braised wild venison osso buco with farro (cooked risotto-style), chestnuts, butternut squash and wild mushrooms. You won't want to miss out on dessert: chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake. After the feast, retreat to Nino's comfortable lounge for an after-dinner cocktail.
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