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Nicoletta's Italian Cafe

4.5 291 reviews 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM 96 Main St, Cooperstown, NY 13326, United States

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Located in the heart of Cooperstown, Nicoletta's Italian Cafe stands out for its exceptional Italian cuisine and warm ambiance. Guests rave about the generous portions and great value, with many noting that a complete dinner for two, including wine and dessert, can be enjoyed for under $100. Bruce Huttner expressed his delight in the 'excellent food' served alongside gracious service, making it a highly recommended spot.

Customer reviews highlight the standout dishes like shrimp scampi and pork tenderloin, which Maria Ball described as 'perfect.' Lily Klein, who fueled her marathon with their protein-rich pasta specials, called the food 'AMAZING,' a testament to Nicoletta's commitment to quality. The cafe’s serene atmosphere provides a welcoming escape, perfect for couples seeking a cozy dining experience or families looking to enjoy a hearty meal together.

With attentive and quick service, as noted by D B, Nicoletta’s has clearly established itself as a hidden gem in Upstate New York. This café perfectly balances traditional Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, ensuring that every visit leaves patrons yearning to return.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Nicoletta's Italian Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Nicoletta's Italian Cafe

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291 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 291 reviews

Nicoletta's Italian Cafe in Cooperstown consistently receives praise for its high-quality Italian cuisine, generous portion sizes, and reasonable pricing. Reviewers commonly highlight the restaurant’s appealing daily specials and varied menu options that cater well to diverse tastes. Guests appreciate the combination of a pleasant, calm atmosphere with attentive and gracious service, contributing to an overall inviting dining experience. The establishment is noted for its prompt seating even without reservations, efficient service, and a warm, relaxed environment ideal for casual meals. Patrons frequently comment on the flavorful dishes, from classic pasta selections to protein-rich options, underscoring the restaurant’s ability to satisfy both hearty and refined palates. Overall, Nicoletta’s is regarded as a noteworthy culinary gem in the area, successfully balancing quality, value, and hospitality.

Bruce Huttner
Jun 19, 2025

Excellent food, generous portions and very reasonable prices, what's not to like? Highly recommended. Dinner for two, with 1 appetizer, 2 entrees (both from the day's special menu), 2 glasses of wine, 1 dessert and 2 cups of coffee came to 98. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was gracious.

Maria Ball
Jun 17, 2025

Ran through the rain tonight to enjoy a dinner here! We didn’t have a reservation but were seated promptly. Isaiah was our server and did a fabulous job. I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the pork tenderloin. Both dishes were perfect and we look forward to coming back again one day!!!

Lily Klein
May 18, 2025

This is AMAZING Italian food. This food fueled me through my first marathon. So much protein in the pastas!! We got the specials. Everything was spectacular.

Pack Malloy
May 12, 2025

Good food, good service, really calm atmosphere, solid prices

D B
May 07, 2025

I was pleasantly surprised! I was not expecting much for Italian food upstate, however...Great prices, Nice menu and the customer service was definitely present. Wait staff was attentive, and the food came out quickly. I ordered the chicken parm and it was on point. Nice menu choices, and I would say I found a little gem tucked away in Cooperstown.

Matt Ellsworth
Apr 24, 2025

One of the joys of being on vacation is finding a really great restaurant. That's exactly what we found when we discovered Nicoletta's while walking on Main street in Cooperstown. The restaurant is nicely and simply decorated. Our waitress Renee could not have been nicer. And last but not least the food was great and the prices very reasonable. I invite everyone if you are in the Cooperstown, New York area to patronize this restaurant and places like it so we ensure they stay in business!!

Ryan Cunningham
Mar 18, 2025

Love the food ! Friendly staff, good prices ! Everytime my wife and I visit Cooperstown, we come here for dinner.

George Wheeler (Wheelercub)
Mar 17, 2025

My friend and I decided to do the Starfield Hiking Trail, and headed to Cooperstown afterward for dinner. We quickly searched using Yelp, and found Nicoletta's. The staff was extremely friendly, professional, and the restaurant was clean with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. It should be noted that the prices were also excellent. We started with a Bruschetta which was fantastic. It has eggplant tapenade, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and was topped with a toasted mozzarella cheese slice. It was absolutely fantastic! We were both blown away immediately. For our entrees, my friend had the chicken marsala, which he loved, and I had the lasagna. The lasagna was perfectly cooked, it had excellent sausage (which I rarely say) that was very well made, perfectly seasoned, and had no grizzle. Inside the lasagna was also perfectly cooked and delicious beef, and the ricotta cheese was so thick and creamy that I was in heaven. For dessert we shared a strawberry cheesecake which was also very yummy. It was creamy like a heavenly cloud, and my friend rolled his eyes when I said that out loud, but then agreed with me, LOL. We will definitely be coming back here the next time we are in Cooperstown.

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Address
96 Main St, Cooperstown, NY 13326, United States
Price range
$20–30
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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