Da Nico
Italian restaurant · 164 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 4,423 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 66 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
999 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 7%
- Coverage
- 23%
All reviews shown by Google
933 examined reviews
66 of 999
999 of 4,423 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Da Nico offers a classic Italian dining experience in Little Italy with a welcoming atmosphere and popular outdoor garden seating. While many guests praise the flavorful pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and attentive service, others note occasional inconsistencies in food quality, higher price points, and service missteps.
+ Repeated strengths
Pasta Dishes
Reviewers frequently highlight the pasta, particularly noting the vodka sauce and lasagna as standout dishes.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-03-02
Absolutely delicious authentic Italian food and the customer service was beyond amazing. Thank you Joseph!
5★ · 2026-01-09
A very authentic Italian restaurant with a lot of wonderful options and amazing food. Would highly recommend to anybody interested in tasting Italian cuisines and amazing dishes.
5★ · 2025-08-31
Di Nico was an absolute gem! Our group of nine, visiting from DC, California, and Texas, had an amazing experience with impeccable service and mouthwatering Italian dishes. The pasta bolognese and lasagna were standouts, definitely worth a...
Atmosphere and Garden
Many diners appreciate the cozy interior and the popular back patio or garden seating area.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-30
I had the pleasure of dining at Da Nico in Little Italy, and it quickly became one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The restaurant has a welcoming, family-run feel, with a cozy dining room and a beautiful garden in the back that ma...
5★ · 2025-08-07
There’s a beautiful garden seating area in the back, ask to sit there. It was so pretty, the food was great, and the staff was so nice! I’m so glad I found this place.
Complimentary Treats
Reviewers often mention receiving complimentary dessert items like zeppoles or pastries at the end of their meal.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-03-02
Omg I love this place. Super fast and the food is seriously to die for pizza pasta and they gave us a funnel cake on the house I love you guys ♡♡♡ our waiter was amazing 👏
5★ · 2024-04-08
Yes the hype was worth it. Brilliant service , delicious food (with complimentary dessert) and a very clean /tidy restaurant. The pasta was amazing!!
5★ · 2026-01-07
Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
− Repeated complaints
Service and Inattentiveness
Some reviewers report rushed, inattentive, or rude service from certain staff members.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-02-28
Food was mid at best, can’t understand how it’s got a 4 star rating. Not authentic Italian in the slightest, I wouldn’t be surprised if the food came out the microwave to be honest. Nice enough people, but food misses the mark without a do...
1★ · 2024-06-21
I am just giving my honest review. We just returned from a family trip to New York for 4 nights. Visiting this restaurant was the most disappointing part of our trip to NY City. I am quite surprised with all the good reviews and actually it...
3★ · 2026-07-08
My family and I went there for my birthday dinner, and overall we had a great experience. The food was amazing and definitely the highlight of the evening. I did have two complaints, though. First, our bill included three items that we nev...
Billing and Pricing Concerns
Reviewers note higher-than-expected pricing, added fees, or issues regarding automatic tipping and billing transparency.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-05-14
I was charged 20% more than bill and tip, i dont know how. Such a scam
5★ · 2025-08-31
We had a party of 11 all with carry on bags and the hostess was still willing to seat us comfortably in an area where we could spread out without any complaint - in fact she suggested the room when we had mentioned sitting out of the way ou...
Food Inconsistencies
A subset of reviewers find certain dishes bland, over-salted, or lacking authentic Italian flavor.
1 supporting review
2★ · 2024-04-08
Too American to be Italian. Bland flavors and the pizza dough doesn't even come close to Italian in any of its versions.
Good for
- Classic Italian-American ambiance and outdoor garden seating
- Sharing popular pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas with a group
- Casual family dinners looking for generous portions
Avoid if
- You are looking for strictly traditional, highly authentic regional Italian cuisine
- You are sensitive to tourist-heavy pricing and service fees
- You prefer a quiet, intimate dining experience away from bustling foot traffic
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Feb ’24 | 9 | 1 |
| Mar ’24 | 35 | 3 |
| Apr ’24 | 34 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 64 | 3 |
| Jun ’24 | 51 | 3 |
| Jul ’24 | 50 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 37 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 40 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 28 | 1 |
| Nov ’24 | 30 | 2 |
| Dec ’24 | 37 | 2 |
| Jan ’25 | 29 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 27 | 3 |
| Mar ’25 | 32 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 41 | 8 |
| May ’25 | 40 | 3 |
| Jun ’25 | 47 | 5 |
| Jul ’25 | 39 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 56 | 4 |
| Sep ’25 | 39 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 38 | 2 |
| Nov ’25 | 27 | 2 |
| Dec ’25 | 11 | 0 |
| Jan ’26 | 32 | 4 |
| Feb ’26 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 26 | 3 |
| Jun ’26 | 29 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 17 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 6 five-star reviews on 2025-04-26 vs avg 1.0/day weight 1
- low activity account 62 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 66 flagged reviews.
Nebu Anthrayose
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-26
Awesome experience. Awesome waiters.
Kidous Mahteme
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-26
RONNY WAS THE GOAT. Super nice guy and was absolutely killer on the second day. Food tasted amazing as well - Da Nico is #1
Chelsea Rogers
activity unknown
★★★★★
2025-04-26
Maggie Reed
5 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-26
Delicious, great for big parties
Lori Miller
activity unknown
★★★★★
2025-04-26
Angel Machicote
92 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-04-26
Great food, exceptional service. Recommended place to dine with plenty of seating in Little Italy. Food was flavorful and plenty stop in for great Italian eats. I got the Pollo à la Nigo. It was very juicy, immense flavor, bursting in every bite. The bed of green bean and carrots was also delicious...
Toby Lautenschlager
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-27
Best food I have had in New York. Ronnie was a blast to talk to during the meal
Michelle Bacolod
1 review
★★★★★
2024-03-23
Great Italian food. Great service from joseph. When you are in NYC, it is a place to go for great Italian food.
Oksana Yaremko
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-04-09
Stacy Hoelscher
1 review
★★★★★
2024-05-06
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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