Six by Nico in Leeds

Having had a very disappointing ending to our meal yesterday, I thought I’d check it out on here to see if we were simply a mistake, but it seems that the business needs to accept a little feedback to get back to where they started. Food - kicked off late, gf was well catered for, could have explained what we were being given a little more. Service - not great at all. Culminating in being told we had 2 minutes to vacate our table as we were literally eating the last mouthful of our dessert. Apparently the next people had arrived already and we had to leave. When queried we were advised that most people found they could eat their 6 courses in the 2hr time slot and asked if we were late! Then automatic service charge and charitable donation. I hadn’t appreciated that it was a fast food taster menu restaurant.

The whole experience was a let down. Left waiting for 20 mins before being seated. No welcome drink as advertised. Menu had been changed two days before we went. We had no knowledge of this as we only look at our emails every few days. Food bland and often cold and the revised menu was not to our tasting (Had changed not the one we booked) Restaraunt not intimate more like a canteen with tables crammed in. First server left with no explanation and we awaited 40 mins before we ate anything. Liv our second server was good. The staff had only found out that day menu was changing so spent most the night apologising to guests Head office handling of our complaint very poor too

We had visited Six by Nico Leeds before in the Summer, as the Canary Wharf restaurant used to be a firm favourite of ours when we lived in London. In the Summer, there was a terrible fruit fly problem which we were informed was caused by one of the units next door and was out of management's control. I emailed back in September to ask if the flies were still there, and the response from customer service hinted that it was still an issue, so we decided to wait until the weather was colder in the hopes that they would have gone. Upon arriving we still noticed the problem, but it is not as pronounced as in Summer. We booked onto the Sunday Roast menu for £35pp, although upon arrival we were handed a menu for the Festive Roast priced at £44pp. Most people within our vicinity complained that this change in menu was not communicated to them in advance, and there was frustration at being told to pay more for a change in menu they were not aware of. We were told we could have the Festive Roast menu for the same price as the Sunday Roast, however we were still disappointed as we didn't like the look of the menu and would not have chosen it, especially as we travelled an hour to visit. In terms of compensation for this mistake, we were given 2 mocktails and 2 of the snacks for free. The add-on course we did have to pay extra for, which was fine. It seemed to me that people only were given compensation if they specifically asked for it. The drinks were delicious! In terms of the restaurant, we did find that there seemed to be even more tables packed in than last time. I understand that having more tables means the prices aren't as high, but there wasn't much elbow room and it felt quite cramped. Our waitress advised that head office had changed the menu at short notice, and she was very frustrated as she didn't know the menu (waiting staff have to describe each course when presenting it). Sounds like there is a definite disconnect between head office and the restaurants, and most staff were exhausted at having to explain the same thing over and over again in addition to waiting on an overcrowded restaurant. For the food, I mentioned two of the courses I did not like the look of, and the waitress was really nice in helping to find a suitable alternative. I found the courses with meat in were a bit stingier than usual, which was a shame given that the Festive Menu is usually more money for the same number of courses. I don't think the quality was any better than the other menus. The Yorkshire pudding was quite soggy so could have done without that. Other things I took issue with were more to do with my tastes, so can't complain about that other than to say I wouldn't have booked the menu knowing in advance what it was. I did note though that the women sat on the table next to us, although they were quite pushy and kept saying they didn't like any of the food, weren't offered the same as me, and the waitress actually kept rolling her eyes and complaining about them really visibly. At first she pointed at them made a gagging motion and laughed with her colleague, and then as the two ladies left she said 'thank you', then waited for them to walk away further and said 'please don't come again', before laughing with a couple sat in the restaurant next to her. I did find this quite unprofessional. I understand the two women were being difficult, but at the end of the day they did not receive what they had booked, and told us they couldn't change the booking because they had a voucher that was almost expired. They also told us that a few months prior they had booked onto the Italian menu for it to be changed to the Istanbul one, but as they were given notice for that they changed it in advance. At the end of the meal, many tables around us were charged the incorrect amount and had to request revisions to their bill. I had counted up £70 + £12 for the add on course + the service charge which I believe was 12.5% . I walked over to pay as we were in a rush on the way out. I saw it was the incorrect amount, and tried to talk to the waitress about it, but she assured me it was the correct amount with the service charge on top. After leaving I tallied it up myself and can now see I was overcharged by £5. As I was leaving our waitress asked a colleague to send someone to help as she was 'drowning'. I felt really bad for her, as she was so busy and clearly wasn't supported enough. Overcharging can be an easy mistake, I just felt like they were so busy I didn't want to be a bother asking for a £5 refund, it just would have been nice for them to get it right. Overall, this is probably one of the lower standard experiences in Six by Nico, however this doesn't mean I wouldn't go again, I just hope that this review and others like it encourage head office to look at how they are communicating with restaurant staff, and to support them more in busy periods so that the dining experience is more relaxed.

If you want nice pictures of food for instagram then go here. If you want nice food, drink, atmosphere and service then go somewhere else.

BTW-they asked for further feedback in the response to the review which I took time to provide, of course I never heard back, so reducing my service score to 3 This could have been excellent, the service was great and the food interesting, however whilst the plant based menu was decent it had one massive flaw that showed carelessness in design. There was zero protein across the 6 courses. A focus on vegetables is great and all we're cooked well, but it is important that across a menu there is variety and a lack of protein is something that suggests a 'will it do' attitude to the vegetarian/plant based option. Some tofu, seitan, pulses, even some charred broccoli would have easily added this component to a dish. This small thought or addition would have elevated this menu to where it could have been. It was enjoyable, service great and decent value, but please consider the menu a little more next time.

Outstanding food and great service. Gluten free option available with no fuss either. Fantastic.

A taster menu - Land of Oz - thank you to Conan and Liv and the rest of the team for awesome food/drinks/smiles/warmth etc. It would be wonderful to return 🥰

me and my partner had so much fun here! we were celebrating our 3yr anniversary and they gufted us some prosecco and wrote us a little card:) so sweet! the food and service from our waiter will was amazing, we loved our experience! thank you everyone!!

We had a fabulous time at Six by Nico! We had the Land of Oz menu and it was spectacular. The flavours and appearance transported you to Oz! I have been a few times to Six by Nico and I loved this menu, however it’s not my favourite. The menu is on the sweeter side of the palette. Saying this I read the menu before booking and knew this, but I was just so excited about the theme. It’s a must try whilst the menu is still on!

Possibly the worst dining experience I can remember. This is effectively a canteen style production which customers seem willing to lap up because they call the food a tasting menu - this is a poor excuse for a tasting menu! On arrival we were asked to have a drink at the bar, but as soon as our allotted dining slot arrived (5 mins later) we were hurried to our table - no option to actually have ours drinks at the bar. Lighting dreadful - bright overhead lights (adding to canteen feel). Napkins were paper and every course came with new cutlery reminiscent of that you’d find in a school - heavy cheap scratched and even a few bent tines. Food was bland or poorly designed (a chicken stock drink with goats cheese?!), ingredients were cheap, nothing to savour at all. The experience was rushed as we were not even allowed to finish our drinks at our table. All of this is reflected in the admittedly cheap price of £44 but you really do get what you pay for. Land of Oz? More like Emperors new clothes.

Hollywood Tasting Menu, la comida era agradable, pero nos sentamos a esperar 20 minutos para nuestra mesa y tuvimos que recordar al personal que habíamos reservado y nos registramos. Un servicio muy ocupado, mesas demasiado juntas, no se apresuraba a regresar.

Went for the Sunday Lunch Experience.The two stars is earned almost entirely by the waitress. The food was okay, only one meal was hot. Table was next to the kitchen, constant clattering. One female chef drinking lucozade with headphones on, another female chef with blue hair throwing food at her male colleague who was the only one making any kind of effort in the kitchen. No hats, aprons or hairnets used by the same female individual. Then to top it off a bin was dragged through the dining area leaving a lovely lingering smell. Would not recommend, especially at £87.95 for 2 lots of 6 small plates and 2 diet cokes.

This was very disappointing! I booked in hope of a wonderful roast dinner but the whole experience was so underwhelming- the service was SO slow, the food was mediocre at best & it was so overwhelmingly busy- too packed full of people. It was not an experience I’d like to repeat. Also portion control rubbish

We didn't eat but asked for a cocktail. The bar guy was amazing and asked what flavours we liked then made individual cocktails. Staff were really friendly. Food smelt amazing but we didn't eat there on Thursday s occasion. Would definitely go again.

Was blown away by how good this place was, especially for the money. Each course had variation. The service was exceptional.

Food was amazing but the staff are a credit to this place. They were so attentive, helpful & knowledgeable all evening - they really made the experience.

A great dining innovation at affordable prices. Super food, which feels like fine dining without the Uber costs.

Really enjoyed a birthday meal here. We tried the Hollywood menu which was delicious. The service was brilliant too, it was great to have each course described and explained each time. It's a tasting menu, so you don't leave feeling absolutely stuffed, however I was definitely full enough, and there are add ons if you are particularly hungry. The price is very reasonable too, will definitely be back to try other menus.

Amazing food "Hollywood experience' Service was fab! Every one of the team who we encountered were fantastic. Food was quality! Really enjoyed ourselves on our anniversary! Will go back for every menu change! Thank you!

Came here for the first time for my birthday for the Hollywood menu and had the best experience! All the staff were very kind & professional and added elements to make my birthday special. We were mainly served by Margaret who was warm and welcoming throughout the whole experience, she was very knowledgable about the menu and we felt very well attended too. The food was incredible, every course was delicious and very well executed to the theme. As well as this, the ambience in the restaurant is incredible. We will definitely be returning.

Six by nico is great for those who are wanting the luxury experience of a tasting manu but can't afford the prices. The food is always presented amazingly and tastes great. It's so lovely you can see into the kitchen with what the chefs are doing. Truly an experience. The only complaint I would have is that you can feel like you're sitting on top of each other but if you're like the hubby, he can chat to anybody! Always reccommend to family/friends!

A good introduction to tasting menus at a lower price than found in the more high end offerings. Interesting combinations and friendly staff make it a great experience. We went for my birthday - was a nice touch to have a card on the table saying happy birthday! - And something that almost got forgotten... the Turkish Delight spritz was fantastic! Would love to have the recipe for that one!

I come here very regularly, I absolutely love the concept, I always find the staff so friendly, and they always find the time to chat, even when it is so busy. We usually have the wine pairing and found trying the different wines with the food just amazing. My sister who I usually go with doesn't like red wine and they always replace it with either white, rose or fizz. Nothing is too much effort. Can't wait for the Sunday Roast!

Food was amazing as per usual. Service was speedy however waitress kept calling us love. It was far too much

What a disappointment. Below average lukewarm food, uninterested wait staff and just overall not a pleasant place to sit for a (very overpriced) meal. Not worth the hype and seems other people agree on recent visits.

I'd wanted to try this place since it opened, but now having finally been I will not be going back. Staff were friendly enough, but everything had the look and taste of being bought in and reheated.

Tonight was a bit of a mixed bag for us. Whilst the majority is positive, there were some factors that left us underwhelmed. We came for the 'Sunday Lunch '. The servers were mostly incredible! Very nice, welcoming, and enthusiastic. There was just one that let them down as he seemed to be uninterested in providing an experience. 4 out of six dishes were enjoyed by the both of us with mixed feelings on one and a but of a let down for one too.The cauliflower cheese dish was on of the favourites. Really flavoursome and just a bowl of beautiful beautiful food. My partner found the sauce for the yorkshire pudding a bit too rich for her liking, but I thought it was a thing of beauty. Personal preference! I felt a bit underwhelmed by the chicken, I felt it was just a bit bland, however, the emulsion on the plate was incredible. (The chef was even happy for me to speak to him about what this was, which was nice) We were both very very let down by rhe roast potato course. It, like most of the menu, looked nothing like it has been advertised, and was miniscule. The taste was pleasant but we just felt a bit deflated by this course. THE ETON MESS ... that is something else! Absolutely incredible. Easily THE best dessert either of us have ever had. Simply incredible! All in all, we had a lovely evening. 95% was just perfect. Would recommend, we hope to be enticed by future menus.

What an experience! From the moment you walk through the door you feel so welcomed , the service was incredible very knowledgeable on the dishes /drinks served and attentive. The food was phenomenal , we experienced the guilty pleasures menu and every dish served was delicious , well executed and explained on what dish we were having. A true experience that we get excited when the new menus launch excited to go back and experience the Hollywood theme menu !

First time trying restaurant such as this. Myself and my partner booked on to the Tokyo experience. Atmosphere was nice and relaxed even though it was busy. The dishes were extremely hit and miss. The sea bass ramen, tonkotsu and dessert were definitely the best plates. Everything else was average but the okonomiyaki was unpleasant. A cheesecake consistency and missed out on the various textures that okonomiyaki usually has. Unfortunately I found a ginormous hair in my gyoza, which the staff were very apologetic for and served me a fresh plate within minutes, but it left a bit of an ick after that. The staff were friendly but weren't asked if we wanted any more drinks during our dining experience. All in all the experience felt a little flat and I felt the chefs had a limited experience of what Japanese food really encapsulates. A mediocre meal, hair(!) in one dish and a 12.5% service charge adding to a bill of £155 for two people means we're unlikely to visit again.

An amazing fine dining experience. We were sat by Patrick and served by James. The service was second to none. The food was amazing. Six by Nico has an Open Kitchen, and I have to say as I'm profoundly jealous of how spotless their kitchen is given the quality in both flavour and aesthetics of the food. At no point was was our meal in any way lacking. I highly recommend getting the wine pairing and, if you have the budget do not scimp on the optional extra as it is most likely to enhance the experience (it most definitely did with us). We had the Tokyo Experience and fully intend to fine again. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening.

Gorgeous food,brilliant atmosphere 😍 We had the Tokyo menu,wow it was amazing 👏 We will be back next time for the Istanbul menu! Well done 👏

Our first time at Six by Nico last night and have to say we where very impressed, we had the six course Tokyo menu and loved it. Every course was beautifully presented and well thought out, stand out courses for us would be the chicken and the fish but everything was well cooked and tasty. Staff where attentive and friendly and the wine list was well priced. Thanks for a wonderful night, we will definitely return.

Just drinks expensive 24 quid for two drinks one double one single

My boyfriend and I attended the Tokyo menu, which was tasty but wasn't as good as other established Japanese restaurants I've tried in Leeds. However, it was really tasty and there was lots of flavour. What let it down was our waiter, who walked away from our conversation twice, whilst we were mid conversation. When going to these budget fine dining meals, you go for the experience, which was lackluster. However, this wouldn't persuade me from going again, but I would slightly lower my expectations.

Tried this place after seeing the Tokyo menu advertised. The food was amazing but this is unfortunately let down by the tables being virtually ontop of eachother, the intention is clearly to squeeze as many people in on the chaotic conveyorbelt like service. A more relaxed environment/service would push this rating up.

The themed changing menu is creative and imaginative. As a result we've returned on different occasions. The set menu is affordable compared to similar quality dining expriences. We've always found the service and staff friendly and the atmosphere great.

My first time at Six by Nico for their Tokyo menu. We really enjoyed our meal! Tasty food and lovely service. Really enjoyed the inventive vegetarian options. We came on a deal with six courses and an aperitif for £35 which was excellent value. Will definitely be back!

I tried the six-course Tokyo tasting menu. Chicken Tangyang is very crispy and delicious. However, I would prefer to use chicken thighs that are not minced, as the taste will be better. The tempura is perfectly seasoned and crispy. Impeccable, this dish is good. Okonomiyaki is just average. Japanese people don’t add kimchi to Okonomiyaki, but they need to put bonito flakes on top. Apart from that, the overall texture and presentation are both good. There is something strange about this dish called "Ramen". The name "ramen" usually refers to a bowl of noodle soup, but this version has just soup, no noodles, and just the usual ingredients of ramen. The taste is so unique and creative, but the name doesn't quite match the actual dish. The fried pork chop tastes good, and all the sauces and purees go well together, bringing out the taste of the pork. The dessert is the best one in my opinion. The white chocolate has a smooth texture, not too sweet, and looks beautiful. Every material complements each other well. But my only dissatisfaction is that the matcha cake is a bit dry and the matcha flavor is not strong enough. The service is first-class, each dish is explained in detail, the staff is so attentive, and the 12.5% ​​service charge is completely worth it. I would consider coming back, but maybe try a more European menu next time.

Had the Tokyo menu today. Never have had a meal like that and I tell you what, it was worth it. Did just book the 4 course but ended up having the 6, no regrets. Highly recommend.

As usual. Excellent food and service. 👍

Love Six by Nico, but unfortunately, not up to their usual standard on this visit. Mid way through the evening, we were forgotten about and had to ask for service. The next course was delivered straight away, luke warm! We received a mild apology and no usual service charge on the bill. I'm afraid it spoilt what was otherwise a good night out and meal.

Lovely concept of the tasting plates, delicious food. Thought it wouldn't be filling enough but actually was about right. Good value for money, we didn't do wine pairing due to driving, but still enjoyed ourselves and looking forward to returning for a different menu!

Attention to detail is second to none. Food is delicious. Chefs are in open plan kitchen so their skills are on show for all to see. Not cheap but a fabulous experience, thank you 👍

Umar, Sylvia & Ollie served us at our first time at six by nico. We came on my Birthday, 30th August. Amazing experience, The food was much better than I expected and through every course we were given extensive detail on what was in our plates and glasses. Staff were friendly and professional and the main reason we will be back. Gaz & Sonia

Second visit to Six this month. Great food, great service. Fine dining at an accessible price and without a pretentious environment

Very nice food experience (amalfi course) with wine paring. Friendly staff

Staff and service was great. Had the tasting menu without wine pairing. Due to the (seasonal etc) changing menu we were seriously let down. Unfortunately when we visited it was the ‘indulgence’ menu. Not up our street at all. Everything was deep fried American dinner style food served in a contemporary small dish fashion. All tasted the same and was way too much and heavy. Pictures and literature did not collate.

Always enjoy the food here and last visit was no exception. The staff are really friendly and I think the cost is fair.

Everything was fabulous from start to finish.

We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had the tasting menu with wine pairing, we also had an aperitif , with a couple of added suggestions with the tasting menu. We were seated straightaway and the host was knowledgeable about the menu. Most of the food was excellent , one course was a bit dry. The wine went well with the food however we were rushed between courses, we hadn’t finished drinking the wine before the next course and new wine was being delivered . It would be fine timing for food alone but would put us off getting wine pairing again, which is a shame. The atmosphere was good and enjoyed the music. Will try another tasting menu in future but not with wine pairing.

We loved the Amalfi Coast menu at Six by Nico. Every course was delicious! Meals were presented nicely but I would say they tasted better than they looked. The pork dish and the dessert were probably my favourites. Everything paired well together. We also had the wine pairing which was served with courses 2-6. The wine complemented the food really well. Service was very good and quick. The servers were very attentive and informative about the food and wine. We ordered some extras such as arancini and prawns. These were nice add-ons and helped us feel full and satisfied when leaving. Overall it was a fabulous experience and I can't wait to try another menu soon.

I guess, you get what you pay for and £39 for a tasting menu is cheap! Had the Amalfi menu, some courses were very good, like the mushrooms with cheese foam and the lemon tart dessert. However the fish was quite poor, we actually sent it back as it was so over cooked and cold. The second plate was much better but desperately needed more seasoning. The other courses were average and only one course came out at the right temperature, everything that should have been hot was only luke warm. It was very loud, even for lunch. Wine list is very boring, and the pairings not worthwhile imo. But the worst part of the meal was being rushed to finish in 2 hours, the bill was plonked on the table with a 13% service charge just added - it doesn’t state the % either. I had to work that out. I’m afraid the experience didn’t warrant such a tip, but the waiter had presumptively assumed I would just pay it and had to return to the till to change the card machine. Left a sour taste and not somewhere I will return to

Another great menu from Nico. Took us back to our holiday in amalfi! Lovely place. Good atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend. Just book early if wanting a peak day/ time

A dining experience to remember. Four course Amalfi experience lunch for £20. Absolute quality. The food was freshly prepared and the taste was something else. Out waiter Oliver explained each dish in detail and was always on hand for any of our needs. Great value and would definitely return to try the full menu on another occasion. Was so intent on the food I didn't take any photos!

Decided to try 'Trust' at Six by Nico as a date night meal and was not disappointed. Once seated Grace welcomed us and talked through the process without of course telling us what the menu was. We enjoyed guessing each course based on taste and look, only criticism is hearing other tables who were ahead on courses discussing what the food was but can't be helped. Grace checked in after every course to discuss what we thought of both the wine paring and the course. She was a very good host. We will be back once again soon.

Unfortunately not a great experience. Chipped glassware, dirty cutlery, glasses that smelt like wet dog, poor wine pairing that didn’t compliment the food and was very acidic and difficult to drink. Hundreds of fruit flies. Bland food that lacked flare. Disappointed

Love this place. Food is always amazing, staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Had read so much about this place so decided as a foodie to book for my birthday. The best thing about this place is the staff then it goes downhill . The food at best was average very formulated and luke warm . We had to send the spaghetti course back as it was cold . We were told that it’s not supposed to be very warm !! You can see the chefs preparing the courses in vast numbers ,like a production line ,so therefore the quality isn’t great . The focaccia as an extra was nice to start but the 3 battered(tempura) prawns as an extra course at £9 is quite frankly a rip off . There were 4 of us and with 2 bottles of wine and the bill came in at £350 ! To summarise ;expensive & underwhelming

Came with a group of friends for the Amalfi coast menu. A couple of dietary preferences on one of the course which we’d forgotten to communicate beforehand but the staff were nothing but accommodating in finding an alternative to enable us to still enjoy the dish. All of the courses were delicious and the wine pairings were a nice treat on the side. Staff were friendly and helpful, ambiance of the restaurant was great and the food was yummy - will definitely be returning.

Really enjoyed our Amalfi Coast tasting menu with matching wine. Patrick was very helpful in explaining how the menu works, the dishes and the wines. Place was busy on an early Wednesday evening, and deservedly so. Looking forward to our next visit 😊

Sorry to say as the staff were very friendly but we were really disappointed. This was a special meal as a wedding gift to my husband and I’d mentioned in special requests. We were put in a tight table under a very loud speaker with flies constantly around the table. The courses were really underwhelming, nothing stood out unfortunately. I recall it as lemon froth, cheesy froth, mini pork belly. At almost £200 I was kicking myself that I didn’t opt for elsewhere, the restaurant was really busy and cocktails not great. The staff were enthusiastic but the constant checks about what we thought of the courses became irritating, less is more. Finally, a ‘congratulations’ in chocolate icing on a dessert we’d already paid for was a bit of a disappointment- nothing expected but that just seemed a rushed gesture.

Visited last night for the Amalfi Coast tasting menu with matching wines. The atmosphere inside is really nice, music isn't too loud and decor is modern and fresh. Our waiter Will was fab, he was very knowledgeable about the wines and food and his customer service was great. The food itself was great, however we ordered the optional crispy prawns and noticed they came without the additional dressings which was a shame. The only downside to our experience with the tasting menu is that we felt quite rushed between courses. As we were finishing off wines for previous courses, the next wine and course was placed in front of us. It just made our experience less enjoyable. I would definitely visit again to experience another tasting menu.

Have wanted to here for a while as I’d heard good things, went with a group of friends after booking the Amalfi coast menu, when we arrived table wasn’t quite ready but soon seated, quick explanation of the menu , had the extras of focaia amd arancini both lovely but that’s where it ends, my favourite course was the tomato based one, everything else we had while tasty in areas lacked flavour in others was cold or luke warm, felt like it was disappointing for the cost after all the hype, would I return…….don’t think so there are much nicer places to eat in Leeds

Went with the "trust" menu, 1 course to salty but otherwise lovely meal and fun

What a fabulous all round evening we had! If you want a memorable experience I recommend that you give this place a try.. I'm not normally a fan of something quite this fancy, but if you want a night out you won't forget in a hurry: I'd say give it a go. The service right through from the helpful lady on the front desk to our waiter Will was really friendly and efficient, and they made us feel "special" . The food was well presented and the courses different enough to keep you interested throughout your visit. The food was really tasty and although it's a little bit pricey it's great value when you compare it to a normal evening out as it's sufficiently different to make the extra cost worth it. The wine pairing seemed to work as it completed the food and all the patter about the wine was interesting and delivered with enthusiasm. How true all that is I don't know, but it was fun to listen to. One of us made the comment: "I feel like we're in a movie" and I guess that sums up why I'd go again.

I’m a massive fan of six by Nico and try to sample the different menus however we were really disappointed with the Mexican menu. It was by far our least favourite. The food flavouring was bland and lacking and the service was not as good as previously experienced. It hasn’t put us off going again but I’m hoping the next menu will be back to the usual high standard.

I have been a loyal customer of Six By Nico, visiting the restaurant every month since they opened. Unfortunately, my recent experience has been extremely disappointing. I booked a reservation well in advance for a specific menu, and received confirmation at the time of booking. However, I was later informed by Neal, the customer relations manager, via email that the menu we booked for was no longer available on that day. This was despite having received prior confirmation. It's been four days since I contacted the restaurant to reschedule our booking, and I am still waiting for a response. This lack of communication is unacceptable, especially considering the high regard I previously held for this establishment. To add to the frustration, I was unable to reach anyone over the phone and had to physically visit the restaurant to change the reservation. This inconvenience could have been avoided with better customer service and communication. I hope Six By Nico addresses these issues promptly, as this experience has greatly tarnished my view of a restaurant I once loved.

The restaurant food and service is great, the staff is of high calibre 👌🏼

5 stars does not do this place justice. Phenomenal, and we haven't even had dessert yet...

Our second Experience of 6 courses with wine pairing at 6 by Nico and it was superb - as was our first visit. We're already planning a return visit. Food and service were excellent

Lovely tasty small plates, efficient & pleasant service & made a bit of a fuss after my wife had told them it was my birthday. Great atmosphere for a Monday lunch. We chose to have just the 4 courses rather than the 6. Very good value & ample for us at lunchtime. Will definitely revisit

We love Six By Nico! The food is fantastic, the service has always been great (Will in particular was incredibly friendly and helpful) and it’s great value for money. A six course tasting menu plus wine pairing is about £70 pp. I would recommend the optional extra course which is another £8-9 if you’re hungry as the portions aren’t massive. We’ve been twice in the last couple of months (and have bought gift cards for several family members who’ve also loved it), and will definitely be back again!

Tried the Mexican vegetarian tasting menu and it was very meh and underwhelming. I’m not sure what part was Mexican inspired, really. All very flourished and showy, probably only 3/6 of the dishes were actually interesting. Incredibly overpriced for what it is IMO, at least the dishes sound “lovely”, not sure I would personally go back again but might be more suited to other palettes.

We went for the surprise trust menu. What a great experience. Relaxed atmosphere with fantastic food. Big shout out to Kye who served us. Knowledgable, friendly and most of all a really nice guy which made our night. Highly recommend

I have been eating out pretty extensively since 2008 in high end restaurants around the world. I've been to 3 star restaurants from Sao Paulo to Tokyo and I've been to tons of starred restaurants in the UK. My opinion of six by Nico is that I've had worse meals in 1 Michelin star restaurants in the UK for double the price. Really for the money you pay you will not find better dining experience. Atmosphere is great, relaxed and fun with brilliantly helpful and happy waiting staff. Wine pairing is excellent as are the menu designers. Me and my wife love visiting we just wish there was one closer to us than Leeds (we live in Scarborough)

Tasty food with good presentation. Seating is tight it is fairly noisy on a weekend at least. Awkward conversation was required to remove unwanted corporation tax deductible donations from bill which spoiled the meal for me. I don't want to learn that I've donated on the company's behalf for the first when I get the bill! The company should donate from their profits rather than rely on tacking extras to my bill with the hope that it's too much of a faff to remove it. I want to be looked after when I go out for a fancy meal not taken advantage of.

An experience worth going for. Prices are reasonable. Service is excellent. I thought I would need to get another dinner elsewhere after course 2 but later courses became more filling and I find the whole dinner just right to satisfy my appetite.

I have been 3 times now so I feel like can finally give an good, accurate review. The food can be great and it can be pretty average. It depends on the menu and the course. On average I would describe it as good. You get an ok amount but if you're really hungry your unlikely to be satisfied. The service is absolutely terrible. Each time I have been despite booking we have still had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The food takes absolutely ages to come. We are looking at 30/45 minutes to the first course arriving. That's over an hour to get sat down and eating in a restaurant that has an entirely set menu. Drink service is even worse. You're going to be sat a long time without a drink. In terms of value, food plus drinks is likely to be closed to £100 per person. It's to much for what it is. Finally there are too many tables in the space. The result being you are set very close to people who are not in your party. Dinner with strangers basically. I gave this place a chance and it let me down. I think I would recommend this place if you haven't been, the concept is interesting. However I would go expecting too much.

For the price the food was good; service excellent. We experienced the Mexican tasting menu and it was really enjoyable. Portions were small and its one for tasting and not necessarily filling. The menu took 2 1/2 hours to serve representing an experience rather than a meal. Will no doubt return in the future.

Food was fantastic with varied flavours and well matched wines. The night was really made by the waiter Will who showed such enthusiasm for bringing us on a journey through the food and drink

Food and service was great. Really flavourful dishes and the wine pairing was great. Waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. Only down side was the fact that were fruit flies everywhere. No idea what was going on but they were flying all around us and our food the whole time.

This is my fifth time coming to six by Nico and I will say the food is absolutely incredible. I can honestly say I’ve had some of the best food I’ve ever had from here. The one big let down on this occasion was the service. We had to wait a while for anyone to come to us to take our drinks order. We waited 45 minutes for our drinks to arrive and had to ask twice for the order. We also ordered the snacks and they arrived after our first course. In addition our plates weren’t cleared for a very long time and they were being cleared as our next courses arrived on several occasions. We raised this concern to the host who I will say was absolutely fantastic! The waiting staff also didn’t explain the food that we were eating, and having come here several times, we want to know as it’s part of the six by Nico experience. Cutlery was also not cleared and we were left with no cutlery on some courses. While the host was brilliant with our concerns, we were let down that the manager didn’t come and speak to us. This is not a knock on the experience as a whole, as stated before we have come to six by Nico several times and it is mine and my partners favourite place to eat as the food has always been incredible, it’s just a shame that on this occasion the service didn’t match up to the standard of the food.

We had the Mexican menu. Absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back to try other menus. The staff were great, very attentive and knowledgeable. The chefs produced really interesting dishes with great flavours and excellent options for dietary requirements.

Had a fantastic experience at Six by Nico during the Mexico inspired menu. Service was great, really attentive, friendly and quick and the food was beautiful. I highly recommend doing the wine paring as it really elevated the experience. I really appreciate there being a fully vegetarian menu. We were anticipating, given it being six small plates, that we would leave still somewhat hungry but we were very full and totally satisfied despite the portions on the plates themselves being intentionally small. Very impressed, and for the kind of experience you’re getting for a special occasion it is well worth the money.

Four of us ate here on Monday the 18th March and the food was exceptional. The service wasn't great though, the waiter knocked a glass of water into my friends lap, her dress was soaked and she had to sit throughout the meal wet. He offered her a glass of champagne but she was driving. In hindsight we shouldn't have paid the £30 service charge. Update 3 June - we went back again after discussion with the restaurant and the service was impeccable. Will looked after us and we had an fantastic experience. It was the Mexican theme

Honestly such a disappointing experience. We went to the Mexico menu and the food was generally really average. One of the main dishes which was chicken was actually horrific - I would have complained if I got served it on a plane. We arrived at 7:15 and it took 30 minutes to get our drinks, and the gaps between courses were really long making it so unpleasant we actually left before the last course. Such a shame as the concept is great and our waitress was lovely knocking off our drinks from the bill. One of the worst meals I’ve had in a long time and a lot of work is needed to improve it.

We had the Trust menu which was on the whole great but so much of it was deep fried it wasn't the most balanced of menus

Fantastic concept and food to match the country done well, been twice now, knowledgeable service and no rush at all, all round great place, would give 6 stars if I could, make sure you book in advance!!

Fantastic experience tasting New York.

Lovely experience for the price. Much cheaper than most tasting menus but still absolutely delicious, with dishes being well explained and presented.

Great food attentive and fun staff and we had a great bottle of wine

Cannot fault this place. Definitely one for the foodies. We had the New York menu. Loved every dish apart from the one that had a deep fried gherkin (don't like them). Staff friendly and knew their stuff and enthusiastic about the food. There were five in our group. For the six course meal, a bottle of white for three of us and two beers each for the other two plus three of the extra course and service charge was £66.50 each. Well worth it.

Wasn't that keen on going when Jackie said she had booked it . But so glad I did , enjoyed every dish .

First visit so wasn't sure what to expect - my prior experience had been dine at home during lock down. We had to book months in advance, so didn't know what the menu would be & when I saw it was the New York diner, I nearly cancelled, as bagels & pastrami is not my thing. Thank goodness I didn't! Food challenged my preconceptions. It was clever. It tasted great. And I still can't believe what value for money it presented. I was less thrilled with the wine parings. I love to be surprised by how different the wine can taste with a certain food pairing & none of us got that at all. They were just wines that (mostly) went OK with the food. But, for the price, we all agreed that it wasn't bad - it just wasn't as good as the food. Restaurant was very busy & very noisy. I struggled to hear most of what the servers said & we all felt we were shouting over the table to each other. Probably part of the reason it was so loud - I know. But something to consider if you wear a hearing aid to assist with background noise differentials. We asked for a break in the mains, because the food comes out quickly & they are decent sized portions. We didn't get that until just before dessert & the server looked anxious at our request. We also wanted coffee, but they obviously wanted the table back so we got the bill instead, which was a first! So did I enjoy it? Yes, definitely. I was expecting it to be a really expensive night & it wasn't. I can't believe they can do that quality food, so cheaply. It felt a bit rushed for me, but I guess that's how they make it work.

I feel bad about this review because the problems were nothing to do with the staff, there were simply not enough of them. The food was really good. But we had weren’t seated for 35 mins after the booked time, and no one came to offer water or take drinks orders for 10 mins more. We jokingly asked for the wine to be comped and it was which would have totally fixed the evening but… the business meant that service was hapahazard, the extra course we ordered never came but was billed, and the staff did seem harried and stressed. A real shame because hospitality can’t work well if service doesn’t feel relaxed. So despite the positives we wouldn’t go back. It’s obviously a business doing well, they should take a few tables out and/or employ more staff

We did the 10 course mystery tasting menu. The food was tasty, the garnishes/sauces seemed quite repetitive though. We thought it would be fun trying to guess what each course has to offer, but as the tables around us were on different courses, the servers kept reading out what was in each dish which was quite disappointing. I have had a fair few tasting menus and this one is worth the money, although I didn't really appreciate being served an 1/8th of a potato with a garnish and then to be told that was 1 of the courses. The table next to us were 3 courses behind us, and by the time we were on our 7th course, they had been served all theirs, paid and left. We were just being ignored and our food was left on the side for a while. Servers would go and check the dishes but if they weren't our server they would just leave it on the side, even if they were stood around doing nothing. I would return to six by nico, but I do feel that there is room for improvement to keep the dishes flowing and the element of surprise there.

We had seen a lot of six by nico via social media and adverts which made me and my boyfriend excited to visit. We were especially excited as we both love Asian cuisine. The waitress tried hard to ensure service was maintained but I felt sorry for her as she was effectively trying to sell a shambles with a smile. I can honestly say that I have eaten better at pubs and small little cafes that at this big restaurant that professes to be fine dining. The food was all served luke warm and I could see some of the plates were left for long periods of time from the kitchen. Each course had very little flavour and tasted like what you would expect a cheap ready meal to taste of. Infact when we had the noodle dish I was trying to think what it reminded me of and it was legitimately a pot noodle. The textures were too soft and there was no contrast of flavours. It basically felt like everything was just made on mass stored for hours and then re served - warmed up. We didn’t go for the wine paring but I would have absolutely gutted if I had because of the cost. Incredibly disappointed and can’t help but feel absolutely ripped off. I would strongly advise you to not waste your money. Update April 2024 We were offered a voucher to rectify our first visit. The second experience was even worse as we were served raw chicken. When I complained about this via email they initially tried to tell me it was meant to look pink… I am simply astonished that a place that is supposed to be fine dining can manage to serve raw chicken and then deny it after. I implored the staff to over a replacement voucher given the experience was so bad but they refused. This is a company that does not care and just wants to take your money. Absolutely gutted that I was treated like this over something that could have cause me to be hospitalised .

2nd Visit to this great restaurant, menu was amazing all dishes were well presented & service was great. Only fault I could find was there was no draught beer due to a fault, no big issue but I do love a nice cold pint 😋 🍺 Can't wait to return again Value 10/10

Amazing 6 courses, great service. Top class.

Quality food at exceptional value. Only let down by nearby couple who were constantly moaning. ( suppose not everyone can be pleased). Explanation on courses were detailed. Food was delivered at a good pace and at good temperature. Wine pairing was excellent and delivered well by the server. Would definitely return when the menu changes. (New York menu)