We love the food. However. Everytime we go there if we start to sit down we are told by the bartender that one or both of the seats are taken by someone who is not there. This is at the bar. After that I am very irritated and the bar tender will never make eye contact after that If this happens 1 more time we will never come back read more

I'm a New York guy So I know real good Italian food And every time I'm in the mood for authentic Italian food this is the one spot I have in mind This place is a must go. Great service, fun staff, and amazing food. Check them out!!! read more

Ordered through UberEats and it took about 30 minutes to arrive. This was faster than the estimate. First issue was that it arrived with no way to eat it. Not a single piece of silverware or a napkin. Once we were able to find silverware in the hotel lobby we were able to try the food. My wife really enjoyed her Shrimp Scampi. I had the Cioppino which was good but I should have followed my first thought of not getting the Arrabiata sauce since it listed it as spicy. It was way way too spicy to the point I ate about 1/4 of it before having to stop and ending up throwing it away. I like spicy food but this was way over the top to the point of having to take an anti acid. read more

See all

Overall food for our group was good. Would avoid tortellini -- it was mushy/way overcooked. Had already sent it back once!

Super disappointed tonight. I ordered food, and the server told me it would be an hour. So I asked, should I be there at an hour later. She said yes. I was there four minutes early. My food was very cold. If they had of told me my dinner would be ready earlier I would have jumped on my car to pick it up. I have been going to Nick's for years, but now I will think twice when I need take-out. read more

Great food & great service. Very friendly & feels like a little family spot. The type I would pop into back home in NY to hang with my peeps and have some great food & bev. They're always welcoming & a great time. read more

Wonderful, as always! We've been going here for years and are so glad Jason is now the owner.

It was our last night in town before heading home and my companion & I were in the market for an Italian dinner. The reviews were decent and Nicks was nearby. Stopped by around 6pm on a weeknight and were promptly seated. After observing the location of the restaurant and dinner patrons it was clear that Nicks was a local favorite for this particular area of Scottsdale. I have to complement the server as she had a number of tables to take care of and was doing an admirable job.! The food, however, left much to be desired. Our visit was 3 nights ago and I can't remember much about the meal except to say that neither one of our dinners was memorable. Both had little to no taste. With the liberal application of Salt & Pepper it was passable. When people go out to dinner it can be for a number of reasons from celebrating a victory to seeking consolation for a loss. Our meals fell somewhere in between those extremes. read more

Mamma Mia ! Really good food! I would recommend them as I feel like they take Italian pretty serious. Maybe a tad much for what you get but overall really good. We ordered delivery as well so that's saying something. Good job guys. read more

For the owner of Nick's, a 20% discount For locals Was completely insufficient. The Chilean sea bass in any other reputable establishment would have been comped. Is having a single waiter on duty on a Sunday night Seems absolutely absurd. Sounds like there is an attitudinal shift needed amongst senior management at your business. read more

Ordered: the gnocchi, eggplant parm, and the Romano salad. This food felt like something you'd get at a big box Italian chain and not a local Italian restaurant. Eggplant parm was borderline gross. The gnocchi was decent. The salad was probably the best part and it was mediocre. The carrots was a strange add and there was one tiny slice of mozzarella in the salad. I hate to not like a local business but I was very underwhelmed and disappointed. We did get this to go but we ordered over the phone before leaving and when we got there we waited for our food for a solid 15 mins so it wasn't like we waited too long to enjoy it. I did have family members who swear by this place and I wanted to enjoy it but I didn't. Highlight: We did enjoy a show at the bar of some super drunk patrons. That gave us and a few people who were seated in the dining room a good laugh. read more

We have been loyal customers for many, many years. We normally order through UberEats. We just decided to order from you again tonight, however your prices have gone up a bit too much. A side of paste went from $9 to $12. That's insane for the amount you get. I'm not sure if you or UberEats increased these prices (your website doesn't show the increase) but as a result we likely won't be ordering from you anymore. There are other options to order from that give you more for your money. I hope to hear back that it was UberEats increasing your prices through their app. read more

My boyfriend and I are obsessed with this place! It is our new "go-to" dinner spot when we feel like being a little fancier. I have to admit that it's always looked on the more expensive side from appearance-sake but when we finally opted in, the price was incredibly reasonable! Most of the pastas and bread are handmade in the restaurant and well worth the extra calories. My favorites thus far are the chicken fettuccini with alfredo sauce and chicken and spinach tortellini in a rose sauce. The tiramisu is also massive! The staff is super friendly and checked in every time my glass got below 1/4 full. They were also helpful when making recommendations. read more

Nice place...We went for Happy Hour on a Saturday afternoon..Wine was great, food was delish...we had the mussels in white wine...cooked perfectly, the bread that they serve was delish as well...spaghetti and meatballs was full of flavor. Service was very good too.. We will be back. read more

Been getting take out from here for YEARS. Family loves it, the menu is big enough everyone can find something they'll like. The vegetable that come on the side of the chicken entires are deliciously garlicky. Chicken piccata is always delicious, antipasto salad has lots of meats and cheeses, and pasta positions are filling! Definitely a little pricey but what you'll get anywhere in the area and is definitely high quality. You get bread with your meal too, which to me is always a plus! read more

So sad because we were looking forward to a great meal. The $23 chx picatta was a small breast and tiny bowl of veggies. Our Caesar salad had 2 dressing into my 1/3 full. The pasta had 4, yes only 4 small pieces of chx in it. Do not waste your $ on this place. read more

We have been going to Nick's since it opened. The staff is always very attentive. Let's talk about the cocktails! Jason makes one of the best Manhattans in town! Very knowledgeable about the wine list as well! Would have given 5 stars but no imagination on the specials. The same every week. The kitchen needs to get a little more creative. But solid food and great cocktails!! read more

Brody's - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I ordered a vegetarian pasta dish pretty much the shrimp scampi with no shrimp as I am vegetarian for religious purposes. They served me my pasta with shrimp and it when I brought the order to the owner Nick's attention he simply took the dish to the back and removed the shrimp and told me they remade it. I found shrimp at the bottom of the dish I specifically told them to please not do that but the owner did it hisself! read more

I had the butternut squash and it was so full of flavor. Best I've ever had. My husband had the calamari piccata and not a drop was left on his plate. Big stars from us, absolutely delicious. read more

Brody's - The butternut squash ravioli was the best I've ever had. So flavorful and I can't wait to go back and have it again. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Yummy in my tummy! Oh...my...gosh...Nick's Italian is incredible! I have been here 3 times now and each time my taste buds fall in love over and over again. The restaurant itself it small yet warm and inviting. Snag a booth in the back and enjoy the view of the entire restaurant while sipping some wine and eating delicious pasta! Once you sit down you are immediately greeted with warm and soft bread and olive oil; try not to spoil your dinner but it is hard not to. There are lots of great meals to choose from on the menu, but I highly suggest their pizza which has a unique flavor and the perfect amount of fresh cheese and whatever toppings you desire. I also suggest the baked ziti with the cream sauce...actually anything with the cream sauce you cannot go wrong. If you like ravioli you have to try it, the ricotta cheese is quite possibly the best I have ever had. The pasta is fresh and flavorful, the sauces are perfect and they make your food however you want it. Their salads are also very good. I have not had the chance to get to Nick's at happy hour, but they have great drink and food deals at the bar if that's your cup of tea. They also have good takeout service which is perfect for those nights you want a good meal but in the comfort of your own home. The only knock I have on this place is that due to its small size they have limited staff sometimes and the service can be a little slow....buuuuut relax, enjoy a drink, the ambiance, and have a nice night! read more

Haven't been here in two years. Had the lunch specials. Had the wedding soup it had too much chunks of eggs and a lot of spinach. The fettuccine was home made was really thick and chewy. And was drenched in sauce. The flavor was ok but was a greasy. Price was reasonable. Good service read more

I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and it tastes way too sweet and oily. it's like way too sugary tasting :( I order it thru Uber eats which is great but the ravioli itself is just not good whatsoever.. and the portion wasn't very good either and it's regular price is 12.95+ tax! read more

Brody's - small portion of ravioli. came with side of bread, but i'd prefer more pasta then bread. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We used UberEATS for the first time and let me tell you, our excitement did not match our experience. I ordered the chicken alfredo for my hubby and the butternut squash ravioli for myself. It was ok tasting food. Not $40 worth of food. The alfredo is a little too gravy-like for my taste, but if you like that style you'll love it. The chicken was seasoned well. The ravioli was the most disappointing... just about 7- one bite little guys and nothing else. They were soaked in an "ok" butter sauce that was just too greasy. They did send the complimentary bread and it was delicious. I thought that was a nice touch despite our entrees. Will most likely try again. read more

Brody's - The Butternut Squash Ravioli... slightly disappointing. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Nick's never fails to deliver. As a person who frequents Phoenix this place is hands down one of my favorite stops. Jason is always willing to make it how you want it and remembers it for next time. They welcome you as family. We had them cater an event for us and again hit a home run, customizing their menu to accommodate all of our requests. If there were more stars I would have rated them higher than 5! Keep up the good work! read more

Much has changed in the two years since my initial review. Apparently Nick's has decided to toss customer service out the window. I should have known it would be a problematic visit when it took nearly 15 minutes to be acknowledged to put in our order. Well, it only got worse. After nearly 45 minutes of waiting, we realized that our food was never, ever going to arrive. Ever. Time to leave, and never come back. Ever. read more

This is pretty much due to service. It was the WORST I have had in a long time. This kid knew nothing and didn't care. I heard him w other tables, yea I think thats blackened, I know thats a specialty drink but not sure whats in it??? Then go ask someone!! Service was insanely slow and the whole check thing was a bad bad nightmare. It's sad bc I used to love this place, food still is pretty good but not worth the nightmare service. read more

Wow. I was really shocked at how much I enjoyed Nick's considering it is inside a strip mall! I figured it would be more of a low-key type place, but it was really nice inside and the food was FANTASTIC. The only complaint I have is that every time someone opened the front door (which was frequent; the place was PACKED) it was absolutely freezing, but the restaurant was able to move us to an area away from the door and the problem was solved! I started with a glass of Riesling, as usual. I was happy that it was only $5 per glass versus the normal $8, and I was not disappointed with the taste. The busser immediately brought us waters and bread with dipping oil. I could have eaten it all day!!! I opted for something not even on the menu: Penne pasta with pink sauce (combo of white and red). It was ABSOLUTELY Delicious!!! The service was great, and I love that our waiter even had an accent! Overall, I really enjoyed Nicks and will be back for sure! read more

Why: Nick's saved me from Olive Garden! I'm not bashing the ol' Garden, but it isn't fun, unique, or original- nor does it have great ambiance. This area is full of chains and I came up empty with suggestions when my friends and I decided to meet up for an Italian dinner. Inside: Small and cozy. I really enjoyed the ambiance. It's nothing fancy, but it's also not too laid back- dimly lit with tables snuggled in close to each other. Great date place. The Food: I had spaghetti with Alfredo, mushroom, chicken, and I believe one other ingredient that I can't recall. It was pretty tasty. Not my favorite all time pasta dish, but definitely worth getting again and better than plenty of places I've dined before. Everyone seemed to be satisfied. Bottom Line: If you are looking for Italian in this area, I can wholeheartedly recommend Nick's... at least over Olive Garden. Also, I was the first to arrive and the bar was a welcome place to wait and have a glass of wine. Not bad Nick, not bad! read more

Nick's is a solid Italian restaurant located in the Whole Foods strip mall. I have sought them out for take out several times, but just recently dined in. The place is small and cozy and there is a separate bar area and a nice patio. The food is good, not amazing, but definitely worth the price. Things I have tried that I would recommended: Chicken Tortellini: chicken, spinach, pink sauce (which is a vodka sauce) Mushroom Ravioli with pink sauce Butternut Ravioli in a garlic butter Calamari Antipasto Salad They also have a decent wine selection The servers have always been prompt and attentive While this isn't a place I would drive and seek out if you live in the neighborhood it is a great weekday "go to" and has made it in my rotation when I don't feel like cooking. 3 1/2 stars! read more

My friend Joan was going to meet me at Nourish123 in Scottsdale on Monday, but luckily, we both noticed that it's closed on Monday so we ended up meeting at Nick's at Tatum and Shea. We go where we have groupons, etc. and she had one to try it out. I can honestly say that I was quite happy and surprised when I showed up first and saw a sign outside of the restaurant which said they were featuring a gluten free pizza for less than $10! I was all set to just have a salad but this changed my mind.........since I figured an Italian place would have great pizza! I entered the restaurant and saw that I had arrived first so the Host greeted me and I told her I was meeting a friend. She said that she'd bring her over when she got there and seated me. She asked what I wanted to drink and left to get my Iced Tea. She came back with the Tea and a bowl of bread, which I asked her to remove until Joan showed up.......too hard to look at something I love and can't have! Then she informs me that they closed at 2:00 p..m. I really don't understand why she failed to mention this to me when I sat down! We might have decided to dine elsewhere....and before I ordered a $3 Iced Tea. It wouldn't have bothered me to order a $3 Iced Tea if it were good but it tasted like Lipton Tea which had been in the canister for a week............you know, when it tastes like tin? So Joan arrived and we decided to eat anyway........and I ordered the GF pizza with tomato slices, mushrooms and onion. Joan got a bowl of soup and salad. We chatted and waited for our food. The pizza looked pretty decent with lots of mushrooms and veggies present but upon tasting it I was immediately aware of no spice taste. It tasted like they opened a can of tomato sauce and poured it on the pizza. Between the pizza and the Iced Tea and them not letting us know that they closed in half an hour, I'd have to say that I would never go back or recommend the place. When we didn't have a large enough order to even make using the groupon worth while, Joan asked for a dessert to go...and was told that there was nobody present to even prepare it, sorry! Yeah. I'll never go back! That's ridiculous! read more

I have never had a bad meal here. Its our go to place for Italian food. The service is great and the people are friendly. It can get noisy inside and the parking for the building is tight sometimes but we love the food! read more

Took the family for a birthday dinner, Bread was the starter and olive oil this was the best part of dinner. Started with blue cheese wedge - average at best only a couple red onion slices and two tomato slices - no cucumber no bacon, no crotons. Other order was eggplant with pasta it was again average at best - egg plant was paper thin not recommended. The other dinners were chicken parmigiana and veal were better choices but still subpar dishes--, they are really cutting corners with quality ---maybe there trying to attract tourists but not locals- I give over under in 2 years.. As I checked in I received a 20% off for one entrée and the waitress had to take my phone and track down the manager to verify my $4.00 discount- LOL--How funny and very unprofessional is that- chasing the manager through the kitchen with my personal phone thinking I was trying to get over for $4.00--unreal!! Just think average plate is 25 plus if I was worried about money I would of chosen a chain restaurant ( Olive Garden is a better choice and quality is better) try Michelinas, Guidos, or Giuseppe , Maggianos , Tutti Santi by Nina's , North Restaurants all in Scottsdale /North Phoenix are all close by. I've eaten here before and this establishment is going downhill- there are many better choices than Nicks - and I will never return--don't waste your money or time!! The good news was the waitress Toni was attentive and polite but so are most professionals. I don't think that the company has long term plans . read more

I ordered Nick's Italian through Uber Eats. And I'm glad I did. The pasta with sauce and mushrooms was fantastic. The angel hair pasta was cooked to perfection in the sauce have beautiful flavor. I just wish I was a little bit more of it but it was fantastic. I also ordered Nick's specialty salad. That was absolutely phenomenal. Just tomatoes cucumbers and onion with oil vinegar and lime. Absolutely amazing. That is probably one of the best cucumber tomato and onion salad I've ever had. It was absolutely the bomb. I guess you can tell I like to salad. I have not tried the tiramisu that I ordered with my dinner. But I will eat that later. I was so blown away by the salad that I had to get my post up here on Yelp! read more

I have been to Nick's twice. I waited to write this review until after my second visit. I went with different people on each visit and our reactions are the same. This place is easily overlooked and deservedly so. The food: subpar. The free bread they bring you when you sit down is cold, flavorless, and a total waste of stomach space. This would be even more of an offense if the entrees were worthy of stomach space. The dinner salad ($5) is extremely simple- green lettuce with maybe a teaspoon of balsamic with some sliced cucumber and sliced Roma tomato around the plate. The entrees my company and I have ordered are the gnocchi with pink sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, and chicken spinach tortellini. All a waste of stomach space. You have to ask the waiter about which pastas are homemade. The menu says they are all homemade but only the fettuccine, linguini, and gnocchi are homemade. The iced tea tonight was rancid. Even our waitron recognized that something was seriously wrong. He didn't charge us for them which was appropriate. The service: standard. Enough said. Skip dessert. Skip this place altogether. Hopefully some day I'll find a nice neighborhood Italian place to go to. This isn't it. Twice was enough- won't be returning. read more

We frequently travel to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and often find ourselves at Nick's to get some Italian food to take back to the hotel (it's only a short distance from where we stay). This particular Nick's is near the intersection of N Tatum and E Shea. It's on the small side and dimly lit, but provides a nice, intimate atmosphere. There is some bar seating, which is great if you're just looking to grab a couple drinks there and dinner to go. The food has been hit and miss for me. Their lasagna is fantastic, as are some of their other dishes. That said, the last time we went I was very disappointed with their calamari fettuccine (I got it with the white sauce). Given that the sauce was being paired with seafood, I expected a light, but flavorful sauce. Although light, this sauce was far from flavorful. It was essentially a bland, light cream sauce--no garlic, wine, or any other hint of flavor to be found. The calamari itself was tender enough, but overall, I was not very satisfied with the dish. The service can be hot and cold as well. A couple trips ago, we came in about half an hour before closing, and we were constantly reminded that the kitchen would be closing soon and we needed to hurry up and make up our minds. This past time, we sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely charming and attentive. It just depends on the day you catch them, I guess. We may stop into Nick's again in the future, but given our mix of experiences, we'll be trying out some new Italian places in the area to see if we can find a new regular place to grab dinner. read more

Seriously? I didn't review this place? Oops! I've been here twice now and must say there is some good food coming out of their kitchen. The Eggplant Parmesan has some AMAZING sauce with it unlike any I've had before. A lot of red sauces all taste somewhat similar but this is something special. Both times I've come home with leftovers so portions are on the larger size. Complimentary bread and oil starts your meal off. Service has always been spot on. My only major gripe about the place is the seating and size of the place. Be warned... this location is SMALL. Both times I went I ended up with ass in my face when someone sat next to me was leaving. read more

My family has been eating at Nick's for years. The food is consistent and all items we have tried are terrific. Last night, we ordered the grilled vegetables and fried calamari as appetizers. The calamari was very fresh and perfectly fried. The sauce was a bit spicy, but really complimented the flavor well. The grilled vegetables were perfect! My only complaint was an abundance of carrots. We wished they would have added additional eggplant and zucchini. As a main dish, I ordered chicken florentine without mushrooms. The flavor was great! I loved the garlic and cream sauce. I wish they had additional spinach, but will certainly order again. The restaurant is small. It is always busy, and last night was no exception. The service was spot on. Orlando goes above and beyond and has a great attitude. read more

Brody's - Chicken florentine - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was my first visit here and it was as expected. The staff was Great. Our server, Elijah was very knowledgeable with the meals and particularly the wine selection. He gave us a "Wine Tasting for Dummies" crash course. He was pretty Awesome!! My son got the Chicken Parmigiana which was the BEST I've ever had. Compliments to the Chef. I had the Fettuccini Alfredo w/Chicken and Broccoli and it was Perfect!! We'll definitely be going back. AMAZING!! read more

Brody's - Chicken fettuccini Alfredo with broccoli!! Delicious! A little Pino Grigio to go with it. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is mediocre but decent food. Clean enough and decent service. The food lacks spice and presentation is really sloppy. Probably the best thing is the grilled vegetables. The lasagna is decent. The.coffee is insipid. I will say the location is convenient. read more

My fiance and I were really feeling like good Italian food and decided to choose nicks because it was the closest and decently priced. ordered the lasagna,pesto penne, and gnocchi for takeout and told 15mins (wow that seems really fast.) first the lasagna looked like a hot mess..tasted alittle bitter and that it was Microwaved. pesto penne was really really bad in my opinion..couldn't get over how much pesto was in it..i get its suppose to have alot but it just didnt taste right now the gnocchi was ok but tasted bland and the marinara was like they went to food city and bought faux marinara..also microwaved it seems i usually try any place twice but nope not this one. overall olive garden or even oreganos beats this place out of the water. SHOOT i could do a better job in my kitchen read more