Nessa

Nessa is amongst my top 3 restaurants in Port Chester. I can still remember my first time going. I went for my friend, Elinor's birthday and was told that Nessa had the best cocktails in Port Chester. Interested to know more I made my way to the bar where I was introduced to the head bartender. He and I spoke about my drink preferences for some time before he suggested a Mint Julep. My family owns horses and I have been intimately acquainted with the sport and tradition for my whole life. Somehow, the Mint Julep has always eluded me. I quickly accepted and watched as he wasted no effort to craft a truly world-class drink. It was like nothing I have ever tasted before. That day the Mint Julep became my signature drink. I soon found out, however, that there were few bars in Westchester that would even try to make one. The ones that did, failed. Even at Frankie and Johnny's (which is delicious, by the way), failed miserably at making one for me. Twice. The second time I even told the bartender the exact recipe and somehow got it with gin, sour mix, and garnished with a lemon. Absurd. Nonetheless, I digress from the review of this restaurant. I also had the great fortune that day of eating at Nessa and trying their Carpaccio and Veal Rigatoni Bolognese. I was shocked. It was incredible and far too good for the price, I thought. Nessa is like that small, local, incredible Brooklyn restaurant that's cash only and you want to go to every day before people find out about it and oversaturate it. Since then I have made Nessa one of my regular haunts and my go to for romantic evenings, business meetings, and just a casual dinner with friends and family. I have enjoyed the outdoor patio seating and garden, gone for a large party, for the bar, and of course for dinners. I have tried almost everything on the menu and can say now with confidence that it is, as of now, my favorite restaurant in Port Chester.

Great Experience! I took my Girlfriend out on a anniversary dinner here, and she LOVED IT. Something different from your regular options in the area. One word to describe Nessa....PHENOMENAL, Great Food Great Drinks Great Venue Great Customer Service

Great experience! My boyfriend took me there for our anniversary, beautiful venue, great food, drinks and customer service was on point. Will recommend this restaurant to my other friend.

Food was really excellent, had dinner, drinks and dessert. Not painfully expensive either. The owner happened to be outside the night we went, friendly guy.

The menu is limited, which is fine. The antipasti are a waist of you money. The pasta was not cooked al dente but the various sauces we ordered were good.