Nico Taverna
501 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3X8, Canada
Website: http://www.nicotaverna.com/
Nico Taverna in Windsor is a 4.6-star Italian restaurant with 822 Google reviews, known for Fire-Grilled Seafood Appetizer and Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Black Truffle Oil/Pesto.
Why we love it
- Italian with a modern twist
- Located near Near Howard Ave and Bartlin Ave
- Elegant ambiance, open kitchen, stunning decor
- Upscale dining with attentive service
- Italian with a modern twist
- Located near Near Howard Ave and Bartlin Ave
- Elegant ambiance, open kitchen, stunning decor
- Upscale dining with attentive service
What to Order
Fire-Grilled Seafood Appetizer
This appetizer features perfectly seasoned shrimp, calamari, and octopus cooked over an open flame, delivering an irresistible smoky, charred flavor.
"First, the fire-grilled seafood appetizer—shrimp, calamari, and octopus—was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned and cooked over an open flame, it had that irresistible smoky, charred flavor that you can only get from fire grilling. I would go back for this dish alone any day of the week. Truly so freaking good."
Helen Burkett
Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Black Truffle Oil/Pesto
Housemade gnocchi served with a rich mushroom and black truffle oil/pesto sauce, a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish.
"I enjoyed the Insalata Nico and the housemade gnocchi with mushrooms, black truffle oil/pesto and the focaccia. It was all excellent."
Tara Watts
Ribeye
A generously sized ribeye steak, cooked beautifully over an open flame, offering a delicious and impressive main course.
"We also shared the ribeye, which was equally impressive. Cooked over an open flame, beautifully done, and generously sized—I highly recommend it."
Helen Burkett
Arancini
Crispy fried risotto balls, a classic Italian appetizer that is consistently praised for its flavor.
"Drinks, arranchini, gnocchi and wild boar/lamb pasta all excellent."
Mo
Beef Short Rib
A tender and flavorful braised beef short rib, often served with a complementary side.
"Great dishes, great restaurant! Particularly the beef short rib is pretty good and worth a try."
Henry
Old Fashioned
A well-crafted classic cocktail, noted for its excellent preparation.
"We were seated immediately, service was prompt, best old fashioned I’ve had in a long time."
Katelynn Smith
Inside Scoop
- The new Walkerville location is stunning, with a modern yet welcoming vibe.
- Expect a beautiful, elegant atmosphere that is perfect for special occasions.
- Some tables near windows can be cold, so dress accordingly or request a different spot.
- While service is generally excellent, there have been isolated reports of issues with table turnover and drink service.
- The bar is a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and the fire-grilled seafood appetizer.





