My husband and I went to Nick's tonight for dinner, we split the chicken marsala with a side of spaghetti arabiatta. The spaghetti was really good as was the marsala. We also had a tiramasu, which was huge, we split it and still had to take half home. All of our dishes were really good, the bill was $24, which was good, considering the quality of ingredients. We can't wait to go back for happy hour. read more

First time here, food and service was excellent. We had the the chicken Marsala and the chicken Parmesan. The chicken was tender cooked perfectly and delicious, we also had their Brussel sprouts that were sautéed in a balsamic vinegar with shaved Parmesan and garlic and it was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My friend and I when here one day for lunch and we were both very impressed. Both of our dishes were beyond delish! We also had kiddos with us and though they didn't have a kids menu they still catered to them and had no problem they were with us (of course they were very well behaved). I took a look at their dinner menu and though it is a little pricy I really want to go back and give it a try. I love all of the seafood options! Service and atmosphere were both very nice as well. read more

No answer at lunch so drove on down ... sign posted that they will be open for take-out and delivery from 4-9 pm beginning 3/18/2020. They will reassess within a few days what they will do going forward. I've found their Portabella Ravioli, Cheese Ravioli, and Fettuccini Alfredo to be absolutely delicious. I'll be back tonight to pick up some homemade goodies with extra for the freezer to enjoy again in the near future. Support local! read more

Food was good. Service was very slow. The buses do a lot and I have to commend them they were on top of everything. Can't say that about our waitress. After we ate the waitress came over asked how everything was, didn't remove the dirty dishes or even asked if we were done. The busser came and cleared the plates and there we sat for 15 min. Finally waitress came over and asked about dessert, hesitant we ordered and also asked for our check fearing we would be there longer...and so we waited for our check after dessert for an additional 15 min. Watching I think this was isolated to this one server not the others, the other servers seem to be very attentive and moved with purpose. read more

I could eat pasta all day long and so living across the street from the place is torture (torture because I *shouldn't* eat pasta all day long). Anyway I might be exaggerating but this place is really good. It can be a little spendy but I find that the portion sizes are generous. My dish is the baked ziti with bolognese sauce & that runs about $12, I can eat the whole thing in one sitting but I do sometimes force myself to stop and take half of it home. The menu is HUGE though, I just stick to what I like. The atmosphere is nice, better for small groups rather than large but I think they can be accomodated when necessary. I've wanted to sit at the bar but haven't done it yet. Nice patio as well. It is in a strip mall next to a beauty supply store but what's new in this town? Highly recommended! read more

Amazing find. The staff at nicks are all wonderful and really make you feel welcome. Jason is a great bartender as well as super friendly and knew exactly what to recommend for food and wine. The owner really made a point to make sure I had great service and made sure I loved my food :) 100% recommended for anyone looking for amazing Italian food, outstanding service and a true Italian experience. read more

I was originally going to dine at another place...then I saw "Nicks" I am a sucker for Italian food and try to visit every one I see and try the alfredo sauce....the best I have ever had is at some place in the Bellagio in Las Vegas... I walked in and was greeted and seated very quickly.....drink order very fast. Service was top notch...every time my ice tea got nearly drained...it was picked up...any questions answered... This place should really be a rated a $$$....my entree was $15 my girl's was $16 and her glass of wine was $9...mix that with salads...it came out to $57... So....with that much cash this alfredo must be outstanding right? Not even close....it was greasy and had lots of garlic, was not creamy and in my opinion didn't even taste like alfredo should....even olive gardens alfredo is better...Brios' sauce slaps it in the mouth! XD I ordered a side of the alfredo as my entree came with "pink" sauce.....which was a mix of red and white....they should have left the red alone... I also like my bread warm....this was not....oh well If the service had not been good...I would have knocked another star off. First visit...and most likely the last. read more

While the service was excellent and the ambience was nice, I would never go back here. The food is HORRIBLE. My fettuccine noodles were thick and doughy, the chicken was boiled and funky tasting and the sauce was watery and not creamy at all- no butter or cream. My husband's Bolognese was bland and tasteless and, again, the pasta was doughy. Olive Garden is way better than this place. Don't waste your money here. read more

Great neighborhood Italian. Friendly staff, great Chicago style menu, fairly priced. All the people are great but we've always been partial to Orlando. read more

Very good Italian food, I had the pasta/marinara sauce with meatballs and sausage, and salad. I enjoyed it very much. Service was good too

I've been going to Nick's with my family for over 10 years. We were so disappointed when the Grayhawk location closed but we still made the trip out to the Tatum location for the great food. I was so excited to see their menu on Postmates and I made an order. Minutes after, my order was cancelled by Nick's. I called to ask why and their only response was our owner doesn't like Postmates. Well, that's great to know. I guess he doesn't appreciate loyal customers either. Food is good but so disappointed in the service today. read more

I am not a huge Italian food fan, while I enjoy some good ole spaghetti every now and then, when given the choice, you are more likely to find me munching on some chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. But with that being said, when I do get a sudden craving for Italian, Nick's is my number one choice. I really like the quaint atmosphere....but it is the food that keeps me coming back. I hadn't been to Nick's in probably over a year, but it is by my parent's house, so we went for a quick dinner the other night. They always have really enticing specials, like Seafood Risotto or Manicotti. The menu is HUGE, spanning from pasta, to filled pastas , chicken and veal dishes and even pizza. They make a good pizza, and I especially adore their gnocchi in the vodka sauce, but my favorite thing to get is the Chicken Parmesan. This version is not breaded at all; it is just sauteed and then topped with an amazing red sauce and mozzarella cheese. It is not what you would expect, but it is delicious! You get your choice of either a side of pasta or vegetables, I usually get the sauteed veggies because they are so good; a nice combination of broccoli, cauliflower, squash and carrots. They are cooked perfect and even better when dipped in the extra sauce. Oh, I almost forgot, they also give you this delicious focaccia bread and olive oil for dipping when you sit down, it is so fresh it just melts in your mouth! So if you are willing to pass on the all you can eat salad at the Olive Garden....you should give Nick's a try! read more

I ate here with four of my co-workers and everything we ordered was some of the best food we've had at an Italian restaurant. The service and staff are wonderful. I highly recommend it. read more

Fun place for locals or visitors. You can ask for the entrees as you want them--change sauces, etc. Great seafood. Generous portions. Great Manager/Bartender! read more

My boyfriend and I love this place. We go for happy hour. Our favorites: Baked Ziti, pizza, ravioli and red wine.

Nick's is the closest thing to my great grandmother's Italian food. I've been going here for years and have always enjoyed the fresh pastas and marinara. While I too am a vegetarian and would love to try a veggie lasagna, this is not a menu item regularly offered at Nick's. I think Katie D. needs to get her facts straight before making false reviews. read more

If you like Italian food, then Nick's is a great stop. I am friends with one of the original chefs and I have been to the original location over fifty times, so maybe I am biased, but I dont think so. Fresh focaccia bread that is excellent, the menu is simple and not to exciting, but the pasta is delightful. We really enjoyed the calamari, the greek salad, and the penne pasta with meat sauce. We also tried the linguine with Clams which was respectable. For the fair prices and small family like atmosphere it is definitely a hit with us and we cant wait to go back again. read more

Delicious authentic Italian food, in a cozy and well-run establishment. The servers and wait-staff are experienced and pleasant, and the ambiance is calming and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely be going back again soon! read more

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Nick's offers great Italian comfort food with a pleasant but no-frills ambiance. The eggplant appetizer is tasty, as are the bruschetta and antipasti starters. For mains, they typically have a halibut "special" that is worth a try. For the traditionalists, you can't go wrong with the eggplant or chicken parmigiana (both good indicators of a solid Italian restaurant) and the lemon chicken is tasty. As tempting as it sounds, steer clear of the butternut squash ravioli...it's just too sweet! read more

I love this place! I love sitting outside here! The seating is very comfortable. The atmosphere is very laid back and elegant. Even though they were busy at the time our waiter was very attentive. I had the Gnocchi soup for the first time. I am sad that I can't find a place that could compare to that of Nick's Gnocchi. I also had the Caesar salad which was yummy! This is such a nice place for a date or a night out with the family. This is also my grandfathers favorite restaurant in Phoenix! read more

Great little Italian place. Very small dining area, so a long wait. The food was good. The arrabiatta was actually spicy which is rare here since most places dumb it down for the general population. Service was good. A solid 4 star place. read more

I have been coming here for years with my family and it had always been one of our favorites but not anymore. After several disappointing visits, last night will be our last. The quality of the food has just gone down - dry, tough, overcooked chicken; pasta was too al dente; pizza undercooked. Its really all too bad because this really was our favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant. read more

My friend used to work here, and one night after work she brought over take out. Ever since then, this has become one of my favorite take out spots, when in the mood for Italian. My favorites are the Greek salad, bread sticks with cheese, fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, and the penne pesto. Just excellent, I highly recommend. read more

Excellent service, the atmosphere was inviting and welcoming- the food was outstanding. We just spent the day traveling from Washington DC and we wanted to sit, relax and have a good meal. We will go back! read more

A typical American Italian place: plain mediocre food that is overwhelmingly seasoned with tomato sauce to conceal it's lack of freshness and taste. Never again even if it's free. read more

It's been a really long time since we've had really good fettuccine alfredo this good. The pizza was great also. Thanks

dinner is ususally good but last week my wife had a hair on the lemon garnish and the waiter just picked it off with his hands...gross. WE insisted on another entree. Nothing was credited or offered. read more

Came in at happy hour and the bartender was extremely rude. The food is mediocre and is well over priced for what you get (hence why i go only for happy hour). The restaurant is under staffed and is not very accommodating. Try Rusconi's across the street much better. read more

Wanted to share again how much we love Nick's! Yes, Orlando is the best...just enough attention and is so happy his customers enjoy the food and service. The linguine and clam sauce was devoured by my husband. He loved it! Not being a clam person, I did not share but tasted a tiny bite and it was tasty and not fishy, just fresh! I always get the chicken piccata and it is really the best I've had in Phoenix. I tried a nice white blend to go with the chicken and it was cold and slightly dry.....perfect pairing! read more

Fheir seafood is fantastic. Best scallops I have had in years. The pink sauce is amazing! Wine selectiona is great, a little pricey but very good. Chicken pasta was also adelicious. Definitely worth a visit. read more

We are visiting from NC and look for good local restaurants. We sure found a good one here. Food was excellent and so was the service! Portion sizes are big enough to share and that's what we did. We had a Greek salad and the seafood risotto. Both were prepared very well. Our server was very attentive and friendly. read more

The food was awesome and erandy was so sweet while getting my to go ready. Highly recommend!!!

Excellent food and service. One of our favorite places to take out of town guests. Eggplant parm. is terrific. We have tried many items from the menu and everything we have ordered has been good. read more

Chicken Marsala and alfredo sauce were delicious, but the marinara sauce left little to be desired. I would have preferred the bread that was brought to the table to be warm or at least soft. All in all ok but we probably won't be back. read more

Nick's is our favorite Italian restaurant in the valley. The Baked Ziti is the best. We frequent Nick's once a month. Great happy hour specials and friendly staff. read more

OMG! I just wrote how the food wasn't very good at Nick's, and one of the people in my party heated up leftovers (they hate to throw food out even if it's not good!), and there was a paper clip in the pasta! Don't eat here!!!!! I want to call the health department! read more

My first time here at Nick's. Excellent ambiance! Server Orlando was professional and courteous. We had tiramisu and cannoli. ''Twas awesome!! read more

Love this Italian restaurant. If yo have eaten in restaurants in Italy this is the place to go. The specials were made to perfection and even the chicken parm off the menu melted in your mouth. The wine suggested by our server when perfect with our meal and the tiramisu was as good as advertised. The service was excellent. This restaurant has made it to our list of favorites. read more

Really good Italian good. It's a little pricey but the food is good. Staff has always been friendly and have yet to have a bad experience here. Will definitely go back! read more