Nessa

3.9 (606)

$31 to $50

Italian

325 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573

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About this restaurant

Nessa specializes in Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients daily served in a cozy and intimate atmosphere. It uses traditional cooking methods to preserve authentic Italian flavor in each dish. Nessa is a great destination to celebrate a special occasion or for a romantic dinner with your loved one. The wine menu also features several regional specialties from Italy to complement your meal. Nessa serves a variety of tasty bruschetta options to start your meal, including goat cheese and roasted tomato, chicken liver with agrodolce and whipped gorgonzola with pignoli and honey. Other classic starters include beef meatballs, crispy calamari and burratta. For your main course, try a pasta dish such as the house special lobster tagliatelle or choose a popular entrée like grilled skirt steak, monkfish puttanesca and pan roasted salmon. Add a side like broccoli rabe, asparagus or spinach to any dish to a complete meal.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Weekend Brunch starting in May from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Website
http://nessarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Dining for 6-14 outdoor patio can be made private for groups of 15-30 and buyouts available for groups of 30-70 (date dependant)

Location
325 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573
Area
Port Chester
Cross street
Wilkins Ave
Parking Details
Ample street parking during the week and valet service on the weekend.
Public transport
Port Chester Train Station Metro North just a few blocks away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Basil PestoUSD 3.00
hand ground pignoli, parmesan
ProsciuttoUSD 3.00
ricotta, figs in red wine reduction
Goat CheeseUSD 3.00
roasted tomato, basil pesto
White BeanUSD 3.00
truffle oil, cannellini puree, tomato
Chicken liverUSD 3.00
liver pate' with agrodolce
GorgonzolaUSD 3.00
whipped gorgonzola, pignoli, honey

Antipasti

BurrattaUSD 17.00
prosciutto, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, vin cotto
Charcuterie BoardUSD 18.00
mortadella, spicy soppressata, prosciutto, ricotta, fig jam, crostini
"ino" Truffle Egg ToastUSD 12.00
high country bread, egg yolk, sea salt, truffle oil, fontina
MeatballsUSD 14.00
beef meatballs, tomato sauce, risotto
Beef CarpaccioUSD 15.00
marinated artichokes, shaved reggiano and truffle emulsion
Crispy CalamariUSD 16.00
cherry peppers, red onions, italian parsley, spicy dipping sauce

Insalate

Modern Caesar SaladUSD 12.00
romaine, arugula, endive, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Nessa SaladUSD 13.00
arugula, tomato, fennel, shaved parmesan, lemon dressing
Seafood SaladUSD 16.00
calamari, octopus, shrimp, celery, lemon, chilli flakes

Pasta

Lobster TagliatelleUSD 28.00
asparagus, cherry tomatoes, saffron cream, toasted bread crumbs
Pappardelle w/ Lamb RaguUSD 14.00
gaeta olives, raisins, sheeps milk ricotta
Grandmas Eggplant SicilianoUSD 12.00
rigatoni, garlic, tomato, red pepper, ricotta, reggiano
Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 12.00
bacon, peas, pecorino, cream, egg yolk
Cavatelli SausageUSD 13.00
hand-crafted ricotta cavatelli, spicy sausage, swiss chard, sage
Rigatoni BologneseUSD 14.00
ground veal, pork and beef ragu, whole milk ricotta

Piatti

Boneless Beef Short RibsUSD 26.00
slow braised, tomato broth, lemon, thyme, and escarole
Chicken "cooked under a brick,"USD 26.00
mashed potatoes, spinach, diavolo sauce
Pan Roasted SalmonUSD 29.00
quinoa, zucchini, almonds, golden raisins, greek yogurt sauce
Angry MusselsUSD 25.00
mussels in a fra diavolo sauce, crispy dipping bread
Grilled Skirt SteakUSD 29.00
crispy polenta fries, arugula and fennel salad, salsa verde
Pork Chop ScarparielloUSD 28.00
sweet sausage, cherry peppers, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts
Monkfish PuttanescaUSD 27.00
capers, anchovies, black olives, garlic, chili flakes, broccoli rabe

Contorni

Bread Available Upon Request

CarrotsUSD 8.00
Brussel SproutsUSD 8.00
Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00
AsparagusUSD 8.00
SpinachUSD 8.00

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nessa.

3.9

(606)

4.1Food
3.9Service
3.8Ambience

Noise • Moderate

606 Reviews

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Nope
New York City104 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 August 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten here previously and really enjoyed it! The food, service and other factors have ALways been GREAT and they were the other night too! HOWEVER, it was so noisy that it was really a deterrent to having a conversation. The music and other noises were just too much! I get to connect with this friend only twice a year, and I feel as though I missed out this time. The lobster tagliatelle were fab!
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ChristinaSanFratello1
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 July 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nessa is outstanding! I find the food superb and the service impeccable!! The food is consistently fantastic, and the wine list is perfect!!! Other restaurants in the area can't compare!!! I have dined there so many times, that it's impossible to have a bad meal!
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DiningGirl
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 July 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a very good dining experience at Nessa. I drive by this place all the time and noted it looks small from the facade, yet a friend wanted to try it, so we went. It is surprisingly spacious, and service was friendly. We shared a crispy calamari appetizer that had a spicy kick to it. I enjoyed the braised beef short ribs over sautéed escarole that just melted in my mouth. A friend had the pork chop that was not as tender, yet was flavorful. Another enjoyed the monkfish. At the end, we were treated to a tray of zeppole with dipping sauces as the Zeppoleme store next door had closed and we mentioned we planned to go there for dessert - a nice touch! Only downside-noise level that got a bit loud from the lively bar located behind a curtain.
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RK17 Gold
Chicago / Illinois36 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 July 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We went for Sunday Brunch and the service was very slow despite there being only one other couple in the dining room. It took 20-30 mins for the first course to arrive and the staff also does not check to see if coffee/juice need refilling. The dishes were good and very well prepared.
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Ellen
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 June 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We made a reservation one day ahead of an impromptu party of 11. Nessa was close enough to half way between Staten Island and Mahopac! Chris was wonderful to work with. We started with 3 different kinds of bruschetta and wine in the bocce garden and then moved inside for dinner. We shared plates of wonderful salads and appetizers including fabulous calamari and meatballs served cut in half. Then we had our main courses which included wonderful home made pasta. For dessert, Chris brought in freshly made zeppole with dipping sauces from their bakery next door. They were warm and delicious. He even put a candle in one of them in honor of grandpa's birthday. Nessa is a wonderful restaurant and we'll be back!
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unbalancedsheet Gold
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 June 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The place was fairly empty for a Thursday night. Nice place for a quiet meal. Service was weirdly spotty given how quiet it was. Most importantly - ordered a veggie side...which never came. didn't check the bill carefully when I paid- but fairly certain I was charged for it. Strange that its hard to bring the entire order on a quiet night... by the way....be careful of parking on the street...no meters...so it looks ok..but you actually have to hunt down the new payment box and get a receipt. I ended up with a parking ticket and no spinach. Not feeling like Popeye...
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 23 May 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our third time dining at Nessa. Food is delicious. Last evening, we had a waiter who did not make our time there pleasant. It seemed like he was rushing us! When we first arrived, our husbands were parking cars and we got settled at the table. The waiter came and asked for our drink order. We told him our husbands weren't yet seated and he said, "will they be here soon?" Once they got there, we got our drinks and were talking when the waiter came over and said, "it's starting to fill up and you may want to put your order in". Never heard anyone say that before! Also, he went to remove my cousin's plate before it was finished. And when she stopped him, he looked annoyed. He had a bad attitude. Nessa we like you but won't come back.
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MFBS84
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 May 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food has always been absolutely wonderful here. Nessa takes Italian classics and elevates the flavors of each and every mouthful into a little bit of heaven. The brushetta are all wonderful, we always order at least 5 each. They used to have a steak panino on the menu that we loved, but they no longer offer it. In general I always find the appetizers to be the highlight of the evening. Their desserts are also wonderful. We always get the banana giamborta .. its amazing. Service is almost always good, but this time we felt a little hurried. We hadn't even finished our appetizers before the entrees arrived. Although its nice not to wait, I ate so much in a short period of time that it took away from the evening.
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PatA
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure ... Just a good feeling overall. We love the ambiance .. Interesting interior, always friendly staff
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neeners
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
met family for a last minute mother's day dinner at Nessa, one of our favorite spots. everything was spot on - as always, which is an amazing feat on the busiest restaurant day of the year. and no set menu - which i hate - everyone got to order off the regular menu which included new items to boot! even though one entree was missed, we loved our server, she was just adorable! she was so apologetic and the pasta dish was out within minutes. she brought us a HUGE dessert sampler of all the desserts on her - who does that anymore? and the entree was taken off the bill which was completely unexpected as well. obviously the service here is truly outstanding, and the food is just fabulous. will be back soon for sure. we love Nessa!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Weekend Brunch starting in May from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Website
http://nessarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private Dining for 6-14 outdoor patio can be made private for groups of 15-30 and buyouts available for groups of 30-70 (date dependant)

Location
325 N Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573
Area
Port Chester
Cross street
Wilkins Ave
Parking Details
Ample street parking during the week and valet service on the weekend.
Public transport
Port Chester Train Station Metro North just a few blocks away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Bruschetta

Basil PestoUSD 3.00

ProsciuttoUSD 3.00

Goat CheeseUSD 3.00

White BeanUSD 3.00

Chicken liverUSD 3.00

GorgonzolaUSD 3.00

Antipasti

BurrattaUSD 17.00

Charcuterie BoardUSD 18.00

"ino" Truffle Egg ToastUSD 12.00

MeatballsUSD 14.00

Beef CarpaccioUSD 15.00

Crispy CalamariUSD 16.00

Insalate

Modern Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Nessa SaladUSD 13.00

Seafood SaladUSD 16.00

Pasta

Lobster TagliatelleUSD 28.00

Pappardelle w/ Lamb RaguUSD 14.00

Grandmas Eggplant SicilianoUSD 12.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 12.00

Cavatelli SausageUSD 13.00

Rigatoni BologneseUSD 14.00

Piatti

Boneless Beef Short RibsUSD 26.00

Chicken "cooked under a brick,"USD 26.00

Pan Roasted SalmonUSD 29.00

Angry MusselsUSD 25.00

Grilled Skirt SteakUSD 29.00

Pork Chop ScarparielloUSD 28.00

Monkfish PuttanescaUSD 27.00

Contorni

CarrotsUSD 8.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 8.00

Broccoli RabeUSD 8.00

AsparagusUSD 8.00

SpinachUSD 8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable