ALMOST 20 YEARS FOR NELLO'S RESTAURANT

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Nello
696 Madison Avenue
(Betw. 62nd St. and 63rd St.)
New York, NY 10021

Tel: (212) 980-9099
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Nello Balan

Say hello to Nello on Madison Avenue, the revolving door of who’s who and exquisite Northern Italian and Tuscan influenced cuisine. Located on the Upper East Side of New York City, this famed eatery serves up excellent fare in robust portions. Legendary owner Nello Balan opened the restaurant in 1990 and for nearly 20 years now has kept it one of the city’s elite treasures by serving up in-demand dishes such as the Wagyu steak, lobster salad, and the generous Penne Rigate. The attention to detail is impeccable—renowned desserts like the decadent chocolate cake and caramel ice cream are all homemade.Nello’s romantic décor encompasses the elegance of the food. The blend of the light walls, subtle backdrop, and classic dark leather banquettes create a modern and welcoming ambiance. Artistic photographs by Peter Beard line the walls and complement the cascading flower arrangements. The striking interior matched with the genuine and kind service behind-the scenes ensures a refined and exhilarating dining experience.There is yet another dimension to Nello’s success—a loyal celebrity, new York society and the jet set following. Balan keeps the restaurant brimming with actors, actresses, models and socialites including Anne Hathaway, Luke Wilson, Mickey Rourke, Duchess Sarah Ferguson, Kate Moss, Sean Penn, Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Naomi Campbell and Adriana Lima (cuisine evidently so good that models break their fasts?) among many others. The star-studded tables offer a front row seat for people-watching, making it the “see and be seen” locale for diners as well as a paparazzi’s dream-come-true.Nello sets the standard for New York City restaurants by refusing to cut any corners. Compromises are never made as only the finest ingredients are handpicked. Balan’s own passion for life is infused into Nello. He has perfected the art of hospitality and his thirst for perfection has produced a genuine success and landmark New York restaurant.