Designing and building an ideal catalyst for organic reactions is needed to increase the efficiency, reaction conditions, and to reduce its environmental impacts. The growth of nanotechnology is realized in the production of various nano-level catalysts for different applications. The as-synthesized nanocatalysts are easily manipulated to a desired shape and size with a high surface area to volume ratio, which is their critical property of the interaction of the nanomaterials with the substrates. These days, a vast array of catalysts (nanocatalysts) such as metals, metal oxides, magnetic, and alloyed/mixed nanocatalysts are applied in organic reactions to synthesize important chemicals in industries and pharmaceutical sectors with a high yield, selectivity, and reusability via reduction/hydrogenation, oxidation, condensation, C-C coupling, cyclization, and more. Consequently, this present review highlights the application of various nanocatalysts in organic reactions by combining certain proposed reaction mechanisms that have shown the impact of nanoparticles on the reactions. The factors influencing nanocatalyst performances are also discussed. Finally, the conclusion and future prospects are conveyed.