How dare they tarnish the name Nicky? My namesake? Nasty, and gross looking. I wish I would've gotten pictures of the gray meatballs I received. They could have put you off your dinner. First, we ordered the lasagna... All cheese no noodle. Uncle Mike(microwave) for sure helped with this dish. And the rigatoni... Which was decent. Noodles were overcooked and probably precooked. Can't say anything bad about the flavor, but there were no noodles! More artichoke than pasta, which was odd. And the spaghetti and meatballs... Bland and flavorless. Newmans Own pasta sauce would've tasted better. The meatballs were scary looking. Gray and frozen(I'm assuming). Not a fan. Then the Porchetta sandwich... If you are forced to go here, get this. Only thing that was okay about this meal. Then the meatballs... HORRID. If you grew up loving the taste of weird looking and tasting food then you'll love this. Swimming in a salty watery sauce(that honestly wasn't that bad), but was off putting and shouldn't ever look that way ever. All the people hyping this place up are lying liars. The service was nice and pleasant, so that's the one star. read more

Stopped in for a sweet treat and got the sugar cookie cruller! As always quick service. First time having one of their crullers - perfect size and good balance crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Icing was great and not too sweet. Looking forward to coming back and trying other flavors in the future! read more

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Uber Eats delivery. Pretty good deals going on and I'm just too lazy to cook tonight. Chicken Alfredo is great - creamy and flavorful. Rigatoni is ON POINT - has a little kick to it! Don't forget to add the focaccia to your order. It's completely worth it. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Roasted Chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Well, I don't know what to say that I haven't already said about the other location on Duval. The service is always top-notch and friendly. The food, mmmm....yes! My go-to is the pesto spaghetti. It's one of the best pesto dishes I've been able to find in Austin. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were greeted with enthusiasm as we walked in the door! Told about the nightly specials, and our service was impeccable! The food was fabulous and super fresh!!! Daniel made our first visit memorable!!! We'll be back! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Their coffee was one of my favs. It tastes like a fusion of espresso and chocolate milk. Nicky's favorite is what I ordered and is Chocolate and hazelnut, oat milk, and cold brew. Also had a breakfast sandwich. Bonus: They offer aperitivo hour from 2-5 daily with app and drink specials. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a gift card so we tried this place out. Nothing wrong with the food, but nothing that stands out either that would make us come back. We had the caesar salad, pesto pasta and the mambo sandwich. The sandwich was huge and could easily be split for 2. It's order at the counter. Ambiance was fine with the exception of quite a few annoying gnats. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. It was slow in the restaurant- little to no customers, no wait. The staff were friendly and polite. I ordered the lasagna. Wife ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich. And our kid ordered the spaghetti and meatballs with an iced chi tea latte. We also ordered the garlic olive oil toast. The food was great and fresh. Since it may have been late in the day, the lasagna might have been sitting too long. It tasted freshly made, but the pasta was getting a little dried out. read more

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Was nervous to try Uncle Nicky's after reading mixed reviews, but really glad that we gave this place a shot. We dined here on a Saturday night and were met with very friendly service and no wait. Their ordering concept is counter service and you do not need a reservation. Our food came out super quick - we received our appetizer probably five minutes after sitting down. If I visit a place with homemade pasta I can't help but order it, so pasta it was. We ordered Uncle Nicky's meatballs, the rigatoni de la casa, and basil pesto. Everything had good flavor and came out at the perfect temperature. The texture of the pasta was perfectly al dente. I really enjoyed the almost red pepper flavor of the rigatoni sauce. The focaccia with the meatballs was soft yet crunchy and great for dipping in everything. We thought everything was fairly priced for the portion size and for being homemade. Overall, we had a great time. The employee at the counter even gave us an extra cannoli, which was crunchy and had a good level of sweetness. My friend ordered the Oaxacan Espresso martini which, first, fun how they had three different kinds of espresso martinis, and second, was tasty! We will definitely be back to this location, and look forward to trying Uncle Nicky's Happy Hour. read more

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Stopped by for a lasagna, sandwich and Caesar salad. I think the lasagna was frozen and heated up like Stouffers. All very bland, mambo sandwich was very dry. I think uncle Nicky with the glasses behind the counter was having a bad time. I hope everything gets better for him because he was a handsome fashionista with a cute septum piercing. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Mambo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had the Breakfast Italiano and a cappuccino at Uncle Nicky's. Nothing bad, just basic. The sausage and focaccia were good, the sun-dried tomato was the best part. Just expected a little more overall. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Breakfast Italiano & Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was a cute little cafe that satisfied our pasta craving. We visited Uncle Nicky's on South Lamar for dinner and got a front row parking spot in their designated area. The inside is cute and small, but feels very Italian. We browsed the menu and got recommendations from the man working. I didn't realize how fast everything would come out. I started with a glass of montepulciano and it was served in a juice glass. Cute for nostalgia, but I would always prefer a stemmed glass. Within 5 minutes our food was brought out to the table, which has me thinking our dishes were not made fresh. I had the Basil Pesto: Spaghetti, Pine Nuts, Basil, Pecorino, Sun Dried Tomatoes and my fiance had the Baked Pepperoni Rigatoni: Pomodoro, Creamy Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Olives, Fresh Herbs. We also ordered a large caesar salad and focaccia because we thought it would take a while for our food to come. All of the plates came out at the same time which was inconvenient and also too much for our small table. Both pastas were good, but we didn't realize the baked pepperoni rigatoni would have so many red pepper flakes on it. It was so super spicy. Our first experience was kind of odd, but the pasta itself was good. We finished with a cannoli that was delicious. Loved it. There is a 3% health and wellness fee added to the check, and I have never seen that before. I didn't realize it was a place where you order at the bar and then the food comes out to you. We will go back for happy hour or take out, but maybe not for a full dine in dinner. read more

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Let me start that I'm being nice giving it 2 stars. If I rated the cashier, they would get 0 stars. Horrible attitude. When I asked if the apperitivo I picked was good, her answer was " sure". Wow, I can't wait to try it. The app was indeed good though. The meatballs and spaghetti I honestly make better ones. The sandwich was good but not worth coming back, and the cannoli is missing chocolate chips. Like, seriously? My mule was good. I'll give them that. Last but not least, I have to pay a 3% wellness charge for this cashier to look so unhappy: nope. The ambiance is not good, it's very casual, too casual. I don't think I even want to come back for their happy hour, I've seen enough. Pro tip: for a good Italian sandwich you should go to Home slice pizza. read more

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I went with high expectations because a friend had recommended the place. However, when I visited, the customer service was abysmal; the woman who assisted me gave me looks charged with racism and hatred. Honestly, I do not recommend it. The food is very good, but the service is truly detestable. I hope they replace their receptionist. Thank you. read more

Super cute and cozy place. Met a friend for lunch. Had the spaghetti and meatballs. It was delicious but I have to say a little small for the price. However the sauce coated the perfectly cooked pasta beautifully and the meatballs well tasty and moist. Great flavors. My friend had the meatball sandwich which was huge. Staff super friendly and food came pretty quick. Great casual place to either treat yourself or meet up with friends. They have a nice selection of cocktails.... Next time! Looking forward to trying more of their menu especially the brunch menu. They do not take cash... Just a heads up. Definitely will be back and take more friends to try! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Spaghetti and meatballs... The other two meatballs are nestled under the beautifully cooked pasta! - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not the best when it comes to handicap accessibility. The one way without stairs is way far away from the restaurant. It's a ramp but you have to take this big loop and long walk to get to the restaurant. They put stuff in that like little hallway on the long walk from this ramp area, so it could possibly be an issue of whether someone would fit or not that needs it. So for accessibility, I give it zero stars, but the vibe of the restaurant looks nice. It's just kind of on the higher price for things. read more

This is one of the best and most under-rated brunches in Austin. Everything was phenomenal. The truffled eggs were divine!!! Perfectly fluffy & crunchy focaccia for dipping. The Eggs Nicky, a benedict with prosciutto and focaccia, was incredible. They nailed the hollandaise and the cook on the eggs. The breakfast sandwich wasn't out of this world, but I had no complaints. Especially at $7!!! I'm a bit of an espresso martini snob, and this one definitely ranks in my top 5 in Austin (so far...) We came early on a Monday (the day before the Jan 2025 snow day) and were the only people in the restaurant. I imagine on a warmer day the parking lot (shared with Loro) would fill up quickly though. The waitress was friendly, and I loved the decor. Would love to come back for lunch/happy hour on a pretty day and try out the patio. read more

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I'll probably still visit again, but I wasn't very impressed with Uncle Nicky's the first time around. I ordered the Mambo sandwich to take away, so I don't have much to say about the ambiance or service. They have a small outdoor space, but it borders South Lamar, so it isn't the most picturesque. Still, could be a pleasant spot to eat on a nice day. I ordered the Mambo because it looked like the classic Italian sandwich, always a good starting point when ordering a sandwich from a new spot. The size was good, but it was also pretty expensive, so I expected something filling. The first thing that stands out: way too much bread. And it wasn't good bread; it was sort of flavorless and crumbly. And there wasn't enough moisture to counteract the dryness. In fairness, I did order without mayo, but I expected something like oil/vinegar to balance that out. There was something in the way of sauce on it, but not nearly enough. This sandwich was composed of the classics: spicy capicola, genoa salami, mortadella, provolone, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion. But it just fell flat. The meats just didn't have the flavor I've come to expect from a good Italian sandwich. Particularly the spicy capicola; really no spice at all. Like I mentioned, I'll probably come back once more to try to porchetta, but I don't think Uncle Nicky's warrants a visit based on the Mambo alone. Hopefully my next visit will change my mind! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Cross section of the Mambo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

went here for the first time and was very pleased! shocking how empty it was for how good the food is here!!!! we got the meatballs to start (I LOVED them), got a chicken parm sandwich, and then the Baked Pepperoni (Rigatoni Pomodoro, Creamy Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Olives, Fresh Herbs)! Also got a few drinks. You walk up to the counter and order (but can also keep your tab open if you want to order more later on). The service was fast and the workers were so great with suggestions! I would definitely get the meatballs and pasta again! This place is right next to Loro on South Lamar but they do have their own parking spots in front of their side (where towing is enforced) so not a big worry with the large loro crowds! They have indoor and outdoor seating which is quant and tucked away in the front. I will definitely be back for a great yet quick and easy bite! :) read more

Uncle Nicky's - Baked Pepperoni Rigatoni Pomodoro, Creamy Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Olives, Fresh Herbs - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came in with high expectations based on reviews and left disappointed. The food was good but customer service was definitely not. The waitress was rude and seemed bothered when we asked for ice for the tea. She never came to the table to check on us and we were never informed it was a card only establishment. I will not be back again. read more

We came from Houston today looking for a good meal not far from our hotel. Uncle Nicky's filled our needs easily. This was a unique experience with good food and quick service with easy parking. Not fancy, but a nice little place with good staff. read more

Came here with some Yelp friends for happy hour! They do a unique one where the drinks are regular priced but they put out a selection of "free" snacks, eg pasta and crackers and cheeses. The inside is inviting enough; it's not fancy by any means but it's clean and simple in design. They have some parking right to the side of the restaurant, just across from Loro. It's a busy area with a lot of construction recently so plan accordingly re: time to arrive if that's important but otherwise it's a nice place to meet for a drink! read more

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Some Yelp Elite friends and I ventured into Uncle Nicky's today for their Aperitivo Hour (happy hour Italian style). We liked the location, ease of parking, the setup of the place, but were underwhelmed by the food and beverages. It's a nice airy spot and easy to catch-up with friends. But service was slow for some of the drinks even though it's a counter-order establishment and the servers were just pouring wine and mixing spritzes. The food "buffet" spread looked quite different from the photos they have uploaded -- it was actually served in small bowls with no refills even at 4:30pm (HH is until 5pm). Once the olives were out, that was it. My general philosophy is either do it well or don't do it at all. Having been to Italy for my honeymoon, this experience disappointed. They either need to actually fulfill their commitment to providing the snacks as advertised or don't bother trying at all. read more

Delicious meatball sub with mozzarella that dribbles off the sub in long strings. House Caesar salad homemade bread crumbs, Parmesan and romaine lettuce. Great na spread - had a na gin and tonic. I haven't had such a fabulous meatball sub in years. Welcome to the neighborhood! I'll be back. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood. We ordered a chicken parm sandwich with side kale salad with fresh pecorino and an order of the meatballs. Meatballs were Italian style. Pork and Veal. Served with focaccia. Legit. Got a crazy vanilla custard for dessert with strawberry sauce and cannoli shells. Everything was great. Prices were fair. Nice outside area out front. Order at the counter and they bring it to you. They also have cocktails and do an aperitivo hour from 2-5. read more

Cashier was very friendly and offered great recommendations on the menu. There was pretty much no wait at 7pm on a Wednesday. The interior has a cute casual vibe to it! Parking was a little difficult since Loro next door takes up a lot of spots. They have a good sized drink menu. I got the Uncle Nicky's Spritz which had a bitter, sweet, and citrus flavor to it. I probably wouldn't order this drink again but I would recommend it for anyone that likes a more clear bitter flavor. The baked pepperoni rigatoni had just the right amount of cheese and plenty of pepperonis which were the main flavor. It felt like a pepperoni lasagna with a little less sauce. My boyfriend got the spaghetti with meatballs that really hit the spot and provided a comforting warming feeling. The focaccia with garlic was the star of the show. Crispy edges but chewy interior, plenty of salt to taste, and garlic so roasted that it was almost sweet. The caesar salad had a great classic flavor with toasted focaccia pieces to top it off. read more

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Uncle Nicky's is an excellent addition to S Lamar! This place is the perfect spot for brunch, after work drinks, dinner, and everything in between. We've sampled a few different dishes here since they opened, both for brunch and lunch, and everything has been incredibly delicious. You also can't beat the prices- Uncle Nicky's is far less expensive than a lot of other comparable restaurants in Central Austin, and it fills the void this part of town has for a casual Italian spot. We will definitely be coming back here for a lot of meals in the future! read more

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Cute neighborhood joint with solid food. We ate the baked rigatoni with pepperoni and the mambo sandwich. Rigatoni was cheesy and good. The mambo was also solid. My partner liked it, but compared to Home Slice, not close. The star for me was the kale salad. It was filled with pine nuts and a lovely lemony dressing. Service was solid. You basically order at the counter, get a number and choose a table. We sat outside and enjoyed the GenX music. Much appreciated! If I could do a 3.5 rating, I would. Swing by when you're in the neighborhood. We will return. read more

Came here with some friends for happy hour and we had a great time!! I got some white wine and it paired perfectly with the snacks they had out!! I loved their concept of having little bites out that we can all choose from, they had some pasta salads, small sandwiches, olives, chickpeas. Everything was pretty good but I wish it was seasoned a bit more read more

This one is a hard no for me. It's been on my "go to" list for months and I was finally able to go for lunch today. There is nothing special to say for vibe or service. Lemon Spritz - Light and refreshing, I will give it that. I would compare it to a seltzer water, that's the amount of flavor - Classico Pane Tostada - I didn't like it, but at least my husband did. - Meatball Appetizer - Best item by a long shot. They call the sauce "creamy Marsala", but in reality it's a soup of melted butter - Kale salad - Pass. The dressing is very odd and the lettuce is in giant pieces. At least the serving size was more than generous! - Pepperoni Rigatoni - Hard pass, zero flavor, nothing going for it. I wish this wasn't a baked rigatoni, I think that just ruined it because it's an overcooked mess of noodles. - Mambo sandwich (we wanted the garlic beef, but they were out of that) - Worst item by far. Zero flavor, inches (literally) of cold, dry, flavorless bread. There was supposed to be Italian dressing on this, if there was, it was not detectable. The item particular is a 0 out of 10. I wish we had ordered a different pasta and the sandwich we wanted had was available, but I wouldn't go back to try anything else read more

Uncle Nicky's - Kale salad. Meatball appetizer. Pane Tostata. - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food tasted weirdly healthy? How did they make tiramisu taste bad? I don't know but they did! I enjoyed the roasted chicken Alfredo but the tiramisu was not sweet and was the texture of cheesecake...and not sweet at all.... Vibe was cool, enjoyed the music and seating are was always neat and clean read more

Great addition to South Lamar. Really awesome italian food at a good price. Service is fast and friendly. Garlic Beef and Meatball sandwich are legit. Grab some of the vanilla custard or a homemade cannoli for dessert. Been here two times since it opened, can't wait to go back read more

Love their marinara sauce! We were visiting the area and tried this place out early in our stay and went back two more times because it was so delicious. We tried the chicken parm sandwich the last day and it was the best I've ever had. Tender chicken cutlet, cheesy but not mushy and delicious sauce. Highly recommend you try them out. read more

Uncle Nicky's provides a casual atmosphere with great tasting food. It's a fresh take on Italian dishes blending classic recipes with a modern twist. The meatballs with focaccia was a slam dunk and the turkey pesto was so much better than expected. With very soft bread and a pesto dressing tossed on the chopped veggies tossed into the sandwich made me tear up a lil bit. But I'm no punk so I ordered a Bellini to toughen me up a bit. And I crumbled all over again. Great food took away one star because the ambiance doesn't match the vibe. Very laid back , order at the counter and they bring your food cafeteria vibe. I was hoping for full service, bring me my sandwich in person and allow me to rain these tips on your head!! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Turkey pesto sandwich - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was quite good but I won't be back here. It's counter service and absolutely chaotic on a busy night however the very stressed staff did they best that they could. The ambiance is nothing special, very basic. read more

Uncle Nicky's is what South Lamar was seriously missing. Excellent Italian sandwiches, we tried the meatball and the garlic beef. The focaccia is made from scratch daily and you can tell. Service was warm and welcoming like a hug from your nonna. Simple, clean, yummy. Will be back! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I am SO SAD to be giving this review. I hope to upgrade it soon with another visit! I am obsessed with the north location of uncle Nicky's so was over the moon when it opened south near me. We went in with the plan of ordering food to go while enjoying a few drinks at the bar. Here's how it went: 1. Sour cherry Negronis 10/10. Seriously delicious. One of my favorite cocktails I've had in a long time. Can't wait to go back if only for this bev 2. Stuffed peppers 5/10. Not sure why these weren't great... they just weren't. Texture was off. 3. Spaghetti and meatballs 3/10. Honestly this sucked. Not enough sauce. Meatballs were bland. 4. Kale salad 5/10. Great recipe and flavors worked well together but was overdressed. Like way too much dressing Heading back tonight and hoping the sandwiches are great! read more

So amazing!!! The chicken Alfredo was soo yummy (probably my new favorite) and then Caesar salad was really good. Espresso martinis were a must with fresh made espresso made in house! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Caesar Salad Roasted Chicken Alfredo Focaccia Mambo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yes. Yes. Yes!! This Chef LOVES this place. Hit them up at happy hour for some delightful complimentary "snacks" (marinated chickpeas, olive melange, artichoke pesto, rigatoni salad, some sort of delicious crustless prosciutto sandwich bite). My garlic chicken Alfredo was spot on as was the cannoli. Destined to be another neighborhood favorite crave... read more

Service was great, everyone was friendly. Food was comically bad. I got the chicken alfredo, and while the chicken had flavor, the alfredo had none. Also, I cant get past the spaghetti noodles instead of fetticine. It just isn't right. My boyfriend got the chicken parm sandwich, and it wasnt even a cutlet, it was like a cafeteria chicken strip and tasted frozen. All around just tasted like cafeteria food. It was a bummer. read more