Nice Matin

This restaurant is my favorite in NYC! The service is excellent, the food is the best I've had -- of ANY entree it is the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is nice but not too fancy or too casual. Hosts, waitstaff and management are all welcoming, professional and provide service above and beyond expectations. The bar staff truly knows how to make a fine coffee beverage and the cocktails are fabulous! I highly suggest Nice Matin for breakfast, lunch or dinner, I myself frequent as often as I can for every meal possible. There is nothing more rewarding or enjoyable than becoming a regular at this restaurant! Pros: Ambience, FOOD, cocktails, espresso drinks, dessert menu, wine list, service Cons: I can't eat there every meal of every day. more

The last year everything---food, service, friendliness---has gone up a notch. Excellent and consistent. They continue to raise the bar for restaurants the world over. Pros: Great people and ambience, great attentive service Cons: Not enough restaurants this high-quality around! more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant. It is a neighborhood favorite of mine. The staff is friendly, the food is FANTASTIC and the atmosphere is lively and hip. Pros: GREAT food! Cons: Tiny bathrooms??? more

Three out of four of us ordered the special Branzino fish. It was delicious but the tiniest portion I have ever seen. ""A nice hors d'oeuvre"" one friend said. With the bill close $150 including tip, there should be more food on the plate. more

From the minute I walked in the door of Nice Matin, I felt completely at home! I read about this restaurant in a magazine article and was intrigued by its unique name, but I didn't get the chance to eat there until last night because I am usually never on the Upper West Side. I am so glad I finally decided to make the journey uptown because the food was absolutely delicious and the service I received was the perfect touch of attentiveness without trying too hard. I especially loved the fava bean hummus. It was very creamy and smooth and paired perfectly with the pita and crustini. The spinach salad was especially wonderful as well. The roasted beets in combination with the shallots and goat cheese were a perfect combination with the taste and texture of the spinach leaves. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone because the diverse menu allows virtually any taste to be satisfied. Pros: Ambience, Food, Service more

Consistently excellent food. I initially went for brunch and loved everything from the delicious bread basket to the fantastic Guava mimosa. I also tried a house specialty of poached eggs over a puffy pastry with cream sauce and swiss chard. Absolutely delicious. I later made reservations for dinner and found the atmosphere just as lively and fun as it was during brunch. I loved the specialty cocktails they offered and the sommelier was very helpful to navigate their wine list. I enjoyed some of the best salmon I have eaten in New York. I highly recommend Nice Matin. They offer great service, consistency and delicious drinks and food. What more could you ask for? Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Food Cons: Parking more

I went to Nice Matin on Wed. 11/21 (the night before Thanksgiving) and I had never been there before. I wasn't disappointed. \r \r What a great experience all around! The service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Everything was wonderful! It was my birthday and I was hoping it would be good food. I enjoyed everything. I had the short ribs ravioli and my boyfriend had the beef short ribs. \r \r We had gone to see the parade balloons blown up and we thought we would be running late so we called the restaurant to change our reservations to an hour later, the restaurant had no problem with this and then we arrived at the restaurant at our original reservation time and they had no problem with that at all. The restaurant was crowded. We waited maybe 15 mins. to be seated. \r \r The service was amazing. I highly recommend it. You can't go wrong. We'll definitely be going back. Pros: Service and food Cons: Loud more

I live half a block from Nice Matin. The Upper West Side is bereft of good restaurants, so I'm very happy Nice Matin has established itself here. However, the quality of the service has declined noticeably in the past year, which is a major concern. I had brunch there today and had to wave my arms in the air to attract a waitperson; it wasn't until our meal was halfway over that our designated waiter approached. This is not acceptable. Pros: One of the better spots on the Upper West Cons: Really bad service more

One of the best experiences! Enjoyed dinner with family and had a wonderful time. Amazing people who make you feel welcomed and the food was terrific! The price is reasonable and you really get a great meal for your money. Best waitress ever. Highly recommmend the Haggar steak or duck. Best dessert as well to top off everything! Pros: Great food, Service more

This place is owned by the same guys who own Isabella's. Completely sucks. more

This place is owned by the same guys who own Isabella's. Completely sucks. more

Had brunch here once (Nov 07) and it was good, not spectacular. Bowls of hot chocolate are better for kids... more

Had brunch here once (Nov 07) and it was good, not spectacular. Bowls of hot chocolate are better for kids than grown-ups; a little sweet for me. H... more

I love this restaurant. I had the best restaurant experience on my date there a few days ago. From the moment I walked in the restaurant the atmosphere made me feel like I was a guest in their own home?and who knew that you can actually get that experience in New York. I highly recommend Nice Matin. \r The service and food is superb! \r more

I'm surprised by all the negative reviews. We went for dinner on a Friday night and everything was just perfect. Everyone who worked there was downright pleasant (shocking, I know) and the food was excellent. We had hanger steak, veal medallions, garlic shrimp, and tuna tartar plus two desserts and a bunch of wines by the glass. Our waiter was incredibly pleasant and made helpful suggestions. We eat out a lot and are discriminating, so we were pleasantly suprised by every element of this place. We didn't dine outdoors because it was humid and hot. Indoors was nicely decorated and reminiscent of Paris. I'd say it's worth a try. I've heard of places having ""off nights"", but not ""on nights"" so I doubt our experience was a fluke. Pros: Food, service, location, unisex bathrooms more

We have lived directly across the street from Nice Matin for 3 years and have gone there many times. Yes, it has a fabulous location and enticing outdoor seating in the summer. The food is pretty good if a little overpriced. It wouldn't be a bad place if it weren't for how it is run. \r \r The service is horrible, waffling between mismanaged and inattentive to incompetent and downright rude. They can't keep simple orders straight, are mysteriously missing every time you need something, and if they make an error they are completely remiss to correct it or even apologize. They take forever to do anything and then basically force you out if you take your time(especially at brunch). Every time we go we vow we will never go back, and ostensibly we end up giving them a 'second' chance. But after my last experience there, I left so angry with the dining experience for my $40 burger and glass of wine that I really will NEVER go back.\r \r And my experiences are not even the worst that I have heard. Today, a coworker casually mentioned her horrible dining experience there AND that afterward they realized that they were charged for their table AS WELL as the table next to them! Other friends of mine were accosted by another patron (incited by the hostess), and the staff just stood by and watched. I would suggest NEVER going there unless you want to leave completely frustrated with your overpriced meal and horrible service. Pros: nice outdoor seating (the ONLY pro) Cons: service, service, service, price, food more

I went to Nice Matin recently in the late afternoon. This was my first time and it looked as though they would have good quality food that would be a nice late lunch. I waited for several minutes to be seated but since there were many empty tables outside I sat down on my own. I waited about a half hour and then went over to someone who seemed in charge and she asked me if anyone seated me and I said no. She seemed extremely annoyed by this and then I sat down and waited. I waited so long that I wish now I left. A busboy came over and cleaned the table but never wiped it down. Several minutes went by and I asked for a menu and several more minutes went by and I finally received the menu. Since it was so beautiful outside in the sun and I was sitting down, it didn't bother me very much. I felt if it got any later I would get up and go home and make dinner since I live in the area. Someone came over with silverware and napkin and I had to remind them to please wipe the table down as there were drink stains there. Someone gave me a menu and then someone else came by 20 minutes later to take my order. I ordered their crabmeat sandwich and when it finally arrived it had mostly mayonnaise and a piece of octupus and a piece of shrimp on a delicious large bun. I ate it and it was delicious but certainly not worth $15.00. Now I wonder if I was being tortured because I had the audacity to sit down on my own? Pros: Food is well seasoned, but the quality and quantity is lacking Cons: terrible service, bad attitude and seems to be inexperienced wait staff, do not bring children because the wait would be impossible for them more

I came here with a group of girls from the office for a Farewell dinner. When I had made the reservation, I told them what the party was for and if they could have champagne waiting. As soon as we arrived I had a glass of champagne in my hand! I was very impressed. The dinner was amazing. They have these great hors d'oeuvres that are great to share, and everyones entrees were divine. The portions were big enough, but not to big. The sommelier was a treat too (and really cute). He helped pair all of our courses with the perfect wine. I hadn't been there before, but I will be there again. Pros: Wine, Ambience more

Nice Matin captured the atmosphere and the vibe of the French Riviera. The place is fun, the service attentive and the wine list complete and most important, fairly priced.\r Their hors d'oeuvres are excellent, try the panisses, as well as the main courses. I will go back. Kudos. more

I found the place to be really romantic and the staff was attentive but knew when to back off. I can't stand over-the-top actors trying to sell sell sell...this was more fluid and satisfying of an experience. I recommend the crispy chickpeas and the merguez to start. The sauteed shrimp was a great appetizer and the sweet breads were the bomb!!! I love them like they were my own children. Don't forget to ask about pairings for food otherwise it ain't worth living. Enjoy this gem on the UWS! Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more