This is one of my favorite restaurants in LO! Unassuming from the exterior as it is located in a strip mall off State St, you step inside to a sophisticated space with a nice mix of traditional and modern Italian style. The restaurant is separated into three distinct spaces. You enter into the middle room, which has some seating, a large pizza oven, several display cases of food and desserts and a coffee bar. Heading past the coffee bar into the left room, there is a modern space with bright natural light and a classy ambiance. This would be my choice for a fancy date or special occasion. It also seems less busy on that side, at least to me. Perfect for a lovely conversation in the company of someone fun. The room on the right is a little more dim, and has the appearance of a lounge. There is a bar with several whiskey bottles on display, and plentiful seating. When I visit the restaurant for lunch, this space often isn't used for seating so maybe it is dedicated for events or overflow. The prices are definitely very high. The bathrooms are clean and parking is very easy out front. This is definitely not a place that I would go unless it was for a nice occasion, but the service is outstanding and the food is really spectacular. I hear they have a back patio that is available seasonally and I can't wait to check it out soon! read more

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We snagged a last min dinner reservation the night before Valentine's Day! The restaurant is very nicely decorated and looks like a great date spot. I ended up getting the special which was the buttered noodles with truffle and the soup which was a minestrone. The noodles were good and the soup was decent as well but be forewarned a bit spicy. The arancini was 10/10 sooo good- a must buy! Unfortunately the service was not good at all. We had a male older server that was extremely rude. He cut us off while ordering and wouldn't allow us to order drinks and food at the same time... after spending $200+ in one dinner you have a certain expectation for service and that was missed. We asked if he would be willing to split the bill into two separate transactions (which he didn't want to do) and then made a comment about if we split the bill down the middle "it would have only made a $10 difference". read more

Nicoletta's Table - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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My mom just moved to town and saw this place advertised and wanted to try. Our appetizer, bread and meals were amazing the ambiance was great, especially with the Carolers wandering around and singing. The service is where it fell short for us. We ordered 2 drinks and 10 min went buy and we had gotten appetizers and told the busser about our drinks. Waitress came with one drink and said the bar was busy. I had a full view of the bar and it was not. Our meals came and we were barely checked on and sat for a long time before the waitress came back. We immediately asked for our check and boxes. We will be back, but hoping service will be better next time. read more

The good: Our server was nice. A bit slow but he was very busy. The food was ok, except the meatballs tasted like they were a premade frozen product. The bad: We ordered two drinks and one was made wrong (a martini). The bartender threw what we think were empty bottles a few times and it was very noisy. And even though we had reservations, we were seated in the bar. read more

Super yummy place!! The dessert was impeccable and well worth the price. We came near closing, I felt rushed but the food came out very quickly. I wouldn't get the bread again- nothing wrong with it just hard to cut with the provided knife- user error on my end most likely. Very cute atmosphere, nice and light without being harsh lighting. My friends dish had mushrooms which she picked out- I suppose it's under seasonal vegetables? Relatively easy to pick out, just prefer knowing what's in the dish. read more

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We have been going to Nicoletta's since 2015- it's one of the best Italian places nearby. The food is consistently fantastic, the drinks and wine are great, and the service is good, but some times slow. I wish they had a kids's menu and that they still offered the complimentary bread basket to start. We have celebrated family birthday's there in one of their private rooms on several occasions. We also have used their catering service for an event as well. read more

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After a slightly too long wait for our reserved table, we were seated in the main dining room. This room is a bright and airy feeling space. The wait staff are very attentive and give good suggestions. We started with appetizers that we all enjoyed. I had a Bebbe's Manhattan while the rest had wine. My pasta was good but not great. The sauce just seemed a little unfinished while the pasta itself was perhaps overcooked. Dessert was a big hit with us having gelato and lemon meringue tart. read more

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The food was delicious, the pizzas were fresh, flavourful. Great staff and attentive service Everything came out quickly, and even with a toddler, it was an easy, enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pizza and a relaxed, family-friendly spot. read more

Courtney the manager asked me to reach out, she promised an e card but it was never delivered. Sent her multiple follow-up emails. It's been almost a year. Definitely not going back now. read more

Nicoletta's Table - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Food and service was great until we ordered desert and then coffee. Then they decided we had been there too long and asked us to leave. Yes it was a Friday Yes we spent damn near $300.00 and NO we weren't loud or noisy. We were 2 couples in our 70. Our friend had just undergone a 7+ hr Brain Cancer operation. I didn't think I would see him again. This was his first time out in about 10 days. It was rude and exceptionally poor customer service. A good and important evening was turned into a shit show. Just because they decided to maximize cash flow and hustle people through the door. I have been in a lot of restaurants all over the world and I have never experienced this before. Well, never again and I'll make damn sure I tell everyone I can. read more

I've eaten at Nicoletta's Table before and went again last night. I was very disappointed in the food! The Caesar salad was full of wilted lettuce and very small and my dish of pasta with garlic and olive oil and shrimp was tasteless and ridiculously small as well! We support small businesses and hesitated to write, but maybe they'll do something to improve read more

We really enjoyed ourselves, worth a return visit. *Reservations - zero wait and seated upon arrival. *Wine - plenty of choices & they did give us a "gentleman's pour". *Pappardelle - A - I'm not a big eater, but this was a tad small. *Lasagna - C+ a little too heavy on nutmeg, for my taste. *Gelato - B creamy and not to overly sweet. *Service - B+ professional, engaged and hard working. All & All, I would return for sure and try other dishes, we did feel a bit rushed out, but we understand it's a business and tables needed to be turned. I do miss the day where bread was part of the experience. Ciao ~ read more

I've been a fan for years. The Three Salad from the deli case makes for a good starter. Their take on Spaghetti Alla Carbonera is excellent! However, the Pappardelle Al Cinghiale was decent, but unmemorable. We were disappointed that the warm buttered rum mocktail was unavailable. The salted Caramel ice cream was a nice finish. Our server was very personable and had a knack for memorizing menu details. A overall charming spot and quite crowded with retirees during lunch. Parking is usually congested especially with big vehicles that are attracted to the excellent Mexican restaurant next door. read more

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Our fave Italian restaurant to date here in the Portland-ish area. The food was good -- my husband ordered the spaghetti with scallops and roasted garlic and olive oil, and I got the potato gnocchi (contains pork from the Italian sausage but OMG the mushrooms in the sauce were to die for), and we started with their bread board with house made butters. Then of course ended with their crème brûlée. Everything was great, and our server was also fantastic and attentive. Definitely coming back! read more

Nicoletta's Table - Potato Gnocchi with Italian sausage and wild mushrooms; spaghetti with pan seared scallops in roasted garlic and olive oil; bread board - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Nicoletta's Table missed the mark in my opinion. Me and my gf visited around 7pm on a Friday. It was a really big space. I liked the decor and the fact that it was split into 2 different dining areas. The kitchen was also open which was cool. We were seated at a high table and waited a bit for someone to take our orders. We had visited a wine tasting place earlier so we weren't in the mood to drink but they did have wine selections. We were very hungry so we got the meatball appetizer. The texture of the meatball was good but it was just way too spicy for me. This same spicy sauce was also used for the entrees, unfortunately. The spice made it hard to taste anything. I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese and my gf ordered the Chicken Parm. We didn't really enjoy the meals because all we tasted was spice. I wish it was labeled spicy on the menu and an option to do without it. The service was also not so great. It wasn't busy and we didn't really get checked on or able to flag down the waitress. read more

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Respectfully, dining at a local restaurant is not a privilege- it is a mutual exchange. Customers choose to spend their time and money, and in return they should be treated with basic courtesy and professionalism. Comments suggesting that it is a "privilege" to be in this restaurant reinforce an unwelcoming and elitist attitude that does not reflect the community I have lived in for 30 years. Lake Oswego should be a place where people feel welcomed, not spoken down to. The issue here was not staffing, reservations, or wait times. It was the dismissive tone, being told to "just leave," and the lack of respect shown to customers by the general manager Courtney H. That responsibility ultimately rests with the restaurant. Restaurants are for everyone. Courtesy should be standard, not something customers are expected to earn. read more

The service was good although the silverware and glasses were not set when we got there so the waiter had to reach across mostly because of the tiny room and huge table. The chairs were comfy. The waiter was timely informative and had the specials memorized. Unfortunately three of us ordered their wagu beef burger was cooked like an over salted smash burger from Sonics for $22. The French fries were delicious but I feel I over paid for the burger. Also there was no tomato onion or lettuce along side. Nicolette's should not cook burgers. Their pasta salads looked delicious. Wish I ordered salad. read more

A must have bread plate and delicious salad sure hit the spot. My Manhattan was made to perfection, too. The bartender is a great conversationalist! read more

Nicoletta's Table - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Nicoletta's is absolutely the best! Walking in feels like stepping into a cheerful Italian market-deli--welcoming, lively, and full of charm. Their spaghetti with marinara sauce is the best I've ever had--simple, perfect, and soul-reviving! I especially love their mini cakes, each a little delightful masterpiece, and their soups and ravioli are well-known highlights that keep me coming back. What makes Nicoletta's truly special is how they extend beyond food. From themed events and wine dinners to lively festivals, every dining experience brings creativity, inclusivity, and a sense of community, turning a meal into an unforgettable experience! Every visit feels warm, joyful, and special--a place where food, community, and heart come beautifully together. Thank you, dear Nicoletta's!!! read more

Lovely ambience and vibe. Last weekend we had a friends reunion (6 of us). Unfortunately the service tainted the experience. The bartender seemed to be everyone's food server in the entire space (market section). There's a busy server who's doing their best and then there's a busy server who doesn't give a hoot and clearly over their head in awareness (takes the entire order without writing it down and forgets half of it, forgets the coffees, took 15 min to get wine). Chit chats with people sitting at the bar and 20 min later returns to the table as if ordering our lunch was a nuisance. We were all disappointed on many levels (the food was cold in the middle on two tarts, charged exorbitantly for a 1/4 cup of plain red sauce on the side). No thank you. Ricardo's never charges for a small side. Would have been nice to know. Such a huge disappointment because we loved this place but we collectively said the quality overall has been declining for a while. This was the icing on the cake and we won't return with our small group luncheons again. read more

They have refurbished the inside, but the menu and style has stayed the same! Stephanie was our server, she knows the menu and understood my GF needs. We had a great food, GF carbonara, Spaghetti & scampi, Caesar salad and minestrone soup and wine. This is still our favorite restaurant! read more

Great tasting food. Definitely try their minestrone soup. Panini is great value but the chicken in parmigiana di pollo was definitely the highlight. Staff is friendly and quick to respond. read more

Nicoletta's Table - Parmigiana di Pollo - Italian Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

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I'm a little surprised that the reviews for this place are pretty lackluster? The times I have visited Nicoletta's have all been outstanding. We've had the same server the last few times we've been and she's been phenomenal. Knows the menu and specials forward and backward by heart (impressive), and is happy to help with any questions or offer recommendations. I've had the pesto pasta here and also a salad with so many goodies; both of those dishes were just right in their own way. Their deli and prepared food up front also look to die for! read more

Delish! Their bread app was delicious as we'd missed lunch. We were in town for a wedding and family recommended. So good! I have the salmon pasta and husband had the branzino. Friend had the sausage lasagna and everyone loved their meals! Excellent cocktails too. Great service. Omar was excellent! Fun, friendly, lively place with a lovely market in front with gelato, pastries, premade meals, etc to go. Great spot! read more

The food has typically been good at Nicolettas, HOWEVER they have gotten too big & too busy, therefore the customer service is horrible! Surly 19-yr-old hostesses with attitudes & smart mouths are the norm. We were not allowed to be seated at our table "until more of our party had arrived" then were scolded by a child because we were at the bar taking up space while we waited for her "permission" to be seated. I've never been treated so rudely in my life. The manager did not have her apologize & made excuses. They lost 8 customers ... it's too bad because the owner is a lively person. read more

Service was attentive and friendly. Pasta was delicious with fresh homemade taste. I would revisit easily, next trip. read more

Great Food and atmosphere. One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Love all of the fresh pasta dishes and sauces. The Osso Buco is amazing and the stuffed mushrooms are prepared in their stone pizza oven and are fantastic. I definitely recommend Nicolette. read more

It's impossible to review Nicoletta's without mentioned the lack of of a proper and welcoming greeting. Heck, I'll take even an acknowledgment or at least eye contact. We had reservations for 6:30 and when I approached the hostess station, the woman could barely lift her head from the computer screen to acknowledge me. it actually took several minutes. When she finally did, it was as if I was bothering her. She told me my table for two would be available soon, to "stand over there" pointing to a space between the market shelves. I explained that I'm using a cane, and it's difficult to stand, and asked if there was somewhere to sit while we waited. She once again told me to stand "over there" and she would be with me in a minute. Her head remained glued to the computer screen, and even as other customers arrived, she never greeted anyone with a smile or friendly hello. She was consistent in one thing, all customers received the same dismissing attitude and the "wait over there" direction. No one understanding where "there" was. Well, 15 minutes later, with more and more people now waiting between the various shelves of market pantry items, squeezed between the market and dining area and in the way of the wait staff, constantly stepping aside to let them through, maneuvering with my cane, we were finally brought to our table. One they had shoved in front of the pizza oven bar, with no other tables near us or in the vicinuty, and just an inch from the doorway to one of the dining areavicinity, was sitting at the bar, which was roped off. It was an awkward seating arrangement to say the least. Not comfortable and it felt like we were an afterthought sitting in a random spot, not part of either of the two dining rooms or the bar area. Plus, the table had no room for the food we were ordering, which arrived on ginormous platters and dishes. I was constantly flagging down random servers and handing them dishes so we had room on the table. Either use smaller dishes or invest in larger tables! For appetizers, we selected the arancini, usually a favorite of mine. While their's was crispy on the outside and did have cheese oozing inside amongst the rice, there was little flavor. Just tasted fried. Needed salt or parmigiana inside to give it flavor. We also ordered their "famous" meatballs which were hard and dense. Meatballs should be tender and flavorful. I didn't eat more than a bite. A basket of focaccia and thin crispy bread was served, both so over salted we told them to take it away. We wanted the fresh spring pea salad, but at 6:30pm, they were already sold out. So we split the basic Italian salad which was very good. It had radicchio and some olives with shavings of parmigiana and a nice kick from the pepperoncini and vinegar. For the main, we both chose the carbonara, my friend had the gluten free pasta. It's great that they provide this option. The pasta is made fresh and you can tell. We both really like the flavor profile of the Carnonara, made the classic way with eggs, cheese, guancale and pasta water, no cream. There was plenty of the rich sauce, creamy from the technique, and coated the perfectly al dente spaghetti. Definitely a delicious dinner. In addition to the dining options, they have a marketplace where you can buy premade items like Caprese salad, pasta salad, the meatballs, arancini, pizza by the slice, Italian deli meats and cheeses. There were no prices, which is a pet peeve of mine. Maybe those in Lake Oswego don't need to worry about prices, but the rest of us do. The shelves of pantry items, olive oil, fig jam, olive oils, Prosecco and wine were a foodies dream! Yes, I'm speaking for myself! Would be a great place to make a gift basket or pick up something special for yourself or a friend. Food was inconsistent and ranges from 2 - 4 stars. Hostess was consistent, there was zero service for anyone, so earned 0 stars. Servers were young and learning, but trying hard. 4 stars. read more

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High price. Underwhelming $40 chicken parm. Noisy. Not as good as when they were smaller.

I'm an Italian food enthusiast and quite knowledgeable, and will say without hesitation that Nicoletta's is the best Italian restaurant in the SW suburbs. My wife and i had avoided it for years because we didn't like the suburban strip mall dining room atmosphere, but the new expanded dining room is lovely and very comfortable. Massive improvement! The food is uniformly excellent, with the pastas cooked just right and beautifully sauced. They serve an especially excellent risotto. Seafoods are carefully prepared. The ingredients for salads and all dishes are fresh and high quality. To top things off, they make one of the best tiramisu's anywhere in Portland. I personally appreciate their well conceived and creative mocktails although the bar and wine list look first rate. We were regulars at Riccardo's but the prices there went crazy. We like the vibe and pastas at Tucci, but I just don't get an Italian restaurant serving Asian and Cajun entrees. So finally about 6 months ago we thought we should give Nicoletta's another chance and now it's our go to in Lake O for dining in. (La Marquesa right next door for the best Mexican food carry out N of Los Angeles!). The folks at Nicoletta's couldn't be nicer. Their to go deli counter and bakery are also terrific. Highly recommended. If you don't want to take the time to drive to one of the half dozen excellent Italian restaurants in NW or SE Portland, Nicoletta's is a great choice for both regular dining out or special occasions. read more

It's not bad. 3.5 stars from me. Food is pretty good. I hesitate to claim it's amazing, but I have very high standards when it comes to Italian Food. It is one of the better Italian restaurants in the area. Service is great and while it's located in a strip mall, the inside ambiance is nice. They have a market, main dining areas, and private dining rooms. read more

Great selection of regular menu items and specials. Excellent wine offering. We've had several items from the menu and all have been terrific. Highly recommend as food and staff have been great. Prices are moderate and a value for this quality. The ambience is unique and a bit noisy when busy, but great for a casual dining experience. read more

I have been a long-term (20+ years) customer and fan of Nicoletta's Table. Most recently, however, I had the worse service experience ever. Our server, Omar, though personally very nice, completely abandoned our table. And I mean abandoned. When food did come, we had to ask about the food for the couple we were dining with as theirs was even unbelievably slower. And one of they're orders was just a bowl of soup. I can understand if there were problems in the kitchen, which can happen from time to time, but the disrespect shown by the staff was unforgettable. I hope one day they will get it together again. read more

Greeter was very impersonal, didn't show us to our table, but gestured for us to go to her and then took us to the table. She removed the flower arrangement from the table, which I put back when she walked away. I had wild boar ragu, the meat was tough and tasteless. My wife added shrimp to her spaghetti, which were a culinary masterpiece, how you can burn shrimp takes a special kind of talent. Waiter didn't question why we had both left our meals uneaten. Main reason we chose the restaurant was for the crème brûlée, which was ok, but not exceptional, description on the menu said I'd had seasonal fruit and edible flowers, there were no flowers and I guess stewed plums are in season. An experience not to be repeated and a different birthday memory for my wife. One star, because it won't let me give none read more

Took friends out for a nice meal after a fun weekend and we head to Nicoletta's. We had a reservation and we're seated immediately. The hostesses and wait staff were incredibly friendly. We had meatballs and fried calamari for appetizers with their bread and cracker service. For dinner we had their artichoke and margarita pizzas, the Waygu cheeseburger, their fettuccine carbonara, the swordfish special, linguine with clams and the pasta special with fettuccine,sea scallops, asparagus and pancetta. It was all amazing! Everyone at the table was happy with their dish. I really loved the sea scallops.. OMG.. the colors and flavors were a real hit. This place is definitely worth a visit. The food was great! And, the service staff were so friendly. The restaurant itself was open and welcoming. Nice place for dinner with family and friends. read more

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Ambiance, bevel and food are all done well, from the greeting to the sitting to the serving!

The food was delicious! The noodles were cooked perfectly and all the meat was tender. However, the restaurant is very loud, even when there's not live music. read more

Wow! What a great night! Celebrated our anniversary on Saturday with a rare kid-free evening. Our waiter, Will (I think!), was exceptional. He was so attentive, kind, and thoughtful. Very impressed with the carbonara and bread board. Thank you Will for making our night so special! read more

I had heard a lot of great things about Nicolette's table. The ambiance was great, the host staff friendly, and they had a nice size menu. Our server seemed nice and helpful but the person that delivered our food clearly seemed like it was the last place he wanted to be. The food was good overall. My pesto dish was amazing but most of the other dishes were just good. Dessert wise the mousse was the clear winner (we tried 4). I would definitely go back but I prefer Tucci for Italian in Lake Oswego. read more

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So incredibly disappointing. The outside is very unassuming and looks more like it might be a deli, but inside it's very pretty and charming. That is the extent of positive for our visit. I wanted to plan a Spanish Coffee night for us girls & 2 of them suggested Nicoletta's because they live in LO and come in once in a while. I had been here back in 2016 and had a good experience so I made a reservation online. There were 8 of us and so I made it for 6 people and called to say there would actually be 8. The gal on the phone made the reservation. I called back to ask if our table could be in the bar (per one friends request). I was told that would be fine. I asked if they made good Spanish coffees. I was told yes. I asked if they had a happy hour on the weekends. I was told no. I told the gal on the phone that it would be fine. We would just order off the regular menu. 11 of us arrive at 4 pm for our reservation. 3 had not RSVP'd with me, so I was surprised, but the server was fine with us adding chairs. Within 15 minutes of being seated, we were told that we only had until 5 pm. Most of us had ordered food, (as well as drinks). We were confused. Who goes out for group dinner and drinks for just 45 minutes?? We were told that they thought we were just having one drink and so they gave our table to a group at 5 pm. Not cool! As our food was arriving, the manager reminds us that we only had until 5 pm. Very irritated, I pointed out that we had only just gotten our food. She then said we could stay until 5:20 pm. Totally unhappy that we were being rushed out - our moods soured and we were all pissed that we had to pay a mandatory 20% ("large group") tip each. Normally that would not be an issue but since we were all unhappy - it really sucked that we had to pay for excellent service. One of the items I ordered were the meatballs and I pointed out the $4 large meatballs to the server (at the top of the menu). What I got was 5 mini meatballs for $14. Not only was it not what I ordered - but I didn't have time to send them back because we were being rushed out. So I was stuck with meatballs that tasted like the ones from Cash & Carry and the sauce was like Ragu. Not the worst, but certainly not worth $14. That said, the large ones were in the deli case for $3.50 and so 2 of what I wanted would have cost me 1/2 the price. At one point, I was told we needed to wrap things up, but we hadn't even gotten our bill yet. I was also told we could only use 3 credit cards. How are 11 guests supposed to hurry and figure that out?? The least they could have offered - in lieu of being told to leave - is to let us pay separately. The manager caved and let us use 5 cards - which meant every other person had to pay cash or Venmo one of the card people. So we are rushed out, not allowed separate bills and forced to pay a 20% tip. I do not blame our server. She was following orders. I do not completely blame the manager. She claims there was a misunderstanding with our reservation. That is possible - but I should have been told on the phone that we'd only be allowed an hour. If we had known, we'd have gone somewhere else. We were all dressed up fancy for Christmas and had no where to go at 5 pm because it was too late to make a reservation at Willamette or Domaine. All I can say is, 11 people left, really bummed out on this place. Half of us don't live in LO, and live in Portland, so it was a long drive for just one hour. read more