A kitchen rooted in Washington Heights
Nelly's started with one idea: do a few things so well the neighborhood never needs to look anywhere else.
MADE FOR WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
This neighborhood knows flavor. Nelly’s has grown alongside the families, regulars, and familiar faces who have supported us through the years.We’re proud to cook for the neighborhood that made us who we are.
FROM OUR KITCHEN TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
We cook the food we grew up with and the food our customers have grown to love. Dominican favorites, crispy fried chicken, sandwiches, pizza and more. served hot, generous, and without the fuss.
The chicken regulars cross town for
Impossibly crispy outside, deeply seasoned, juicy enough that the first bite catches you off guard. Tom J. called it "the best fried chicken in NYC" on Google.
More than just chicken
Golden yucca fries and a house-made avena con leche — smooth, lightly sweet, like someone's abuela made it that morning. Dominican comfort food with real roots.
The regulars made this place
"My spot every time I'm out here." — Fransheska L. First-timers walk in curious and leave as regulars. That's the thing about Nelly's: the neighborhood owns it.