The kale e tartufo salata is very good! So is the vodka espresso cocktail! A surprisingly tasty, light, and relaxing atmosphere. They have pane tostato, focaccia, vino, gelato, e sorbetto as well. Great service, outdoor for the puppers, and decent parking. I'll be coming coming back, for sure. read more

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

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Perfect little spot. A great addition to the Hyde Park neighborhood. The space is really cute - with a nice dining area outside as well as inside. The food is so great. I didn't try anything crazy - just a basic sandwich - but it was so special. Nice veggies and well sliced, healthy meat. And a unique oil-based dressing that brought the whole thing together. I like Little Nicky's a lot. They have coffee for the day and drinks for the evening and a range of yummy foods, all at reasonable prices, especially considering the quality. Top it off, the folks who work here are very nice and helpful. I plan to return many times! read more

I love that we have this spot in the neighborhood, it has a cool ambiance and the service is always great. And I love a negroni! Plus amazing gelato? Big plus. But I have to ask... what's going on with the pasta? It's always been over cooked in my opinion but the last few times I've tried it it's been complete mush. Like, canned chef boyardee soft. Being that pasta seems to be a main offering it's really surprising, and at this point I can't even eat it. The rest of the food is okay, a bit bland IMO but you could get away with describing it as simple and fresh I suppose. Salads come with about 1/4 the amount of dressing I actually want which is always a bummer. Still, love the place, but would definitely visit more often if the food was leveled up a bit. Give us al dente, I beg. read more

Really wanted to like this place in my neighborhood and gave it several tries, I'm done. I'm from Rhode Island so I know a bit about Italian restaurants and markets. Don't mind paying for quality, however I don't want to be robbed. If you want to pay $16 for a couple tiny cookies, 2oz. of stuffed peppers and focaccia toast, this is the spot for you. The side of attitude is always free here though. read more

Got my food delivered on Favor. AMAZING! Never been here before but I will be returning! I got the Alfredo and my man got the breakfast sandwich 10/10 and very well priced. read more

I love this place! I live right up the block and they recognize me and give me the neighborhood discount every time I spot by. The cold brew coffee is delicious and you won't find a more affordable happy hour in town. read more

Tried the tuna sandwich with a small green salad. All of the vegetables were fresh and high quality; much better than typical fare. The sandwich was delicious. Ordered for delivery and it arrived quickly. Totally excellent experience. read more

Came here on my birthday and ate on the patio after a rainy night. Vibes were great and the food was better. It was my first time at Uncle Nicky's and the first of many! Loved what I had: the rigatoni and kale salad with truffle vinaigrette and pine nuts. Shared a bottle of wine with friends and got complimentary dessert for my birthday--naturally had to choose the birthday cake gelato, which was delicious. Counter service makes the atmosphere more relaxed but food is really high quality. The gal behind the counter was so sweet. Glad I discovered this Hyde Park neighborhood treasure and can't wait to come back! read more

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I love this place for a quick bit quality bite to eat! They're always pretty fast even when busy and their food is fresh and delicious. Love their coffee as well - nice place to chat with friends on a Saturday morning. It's counter service but they bring everything out to you and bus your table for you. read more

Favorite part of my day is swinging through Uncle Nicky's for a coffee, tea or my favorite - chocolate chip cookies

Love Uncle Nicky's. Phenomenal small bites menus and outstanding cocktails. It's trendy but not pretentious. Go to place for happy hour.

Loved this spot - cute cafe vibes. Very low key but amazing food, I would love to come back some time. Every bite was delicious, prices were fair. Very rare for me to not have a single thing I didn't like. We got the carpaccio, crudo, kale salad, Classico pane, vanilla cream donut, and some drinks. Favorites were the raw dishes - every bite was flavorful, clean, and bright. read more

Food was great, and the people are amazing! Beautiful large salad and delicious sandwiches. And SO sweet to my dog! Dog bowls and cold water on the patio, and a treat for my good girl. So glad we found this spot in Hyde Park! read more

The N'duja toast was incredible! Funky, spicy, strong. So not for the faint of heart, but lovely. That's the only food I tried on this first visit, and I'm looking forward to trying other things on their menu. I ordered a glass of red, and got it in a tiny water glass. I believe this is because that's how they do it in Italy with their table wine, but I'm not educated on this, so I'm really guessing here. It only bugged me a bit because it looked like such a small amount of wine for $9, and at that price I prefer my high quality wine in a wine glass (with cut edge- yes, that's snobby, but take the Pepsi challenge some day on this, trust me). And I'm guessing it's a full pour- but the glass makes the amount look like two shots. I realize that's being picky, so no big deal. Other than that, they are solid. Lovely space. Will be back! read more

Really nice fresh sandwiches. I was worried when I saw a kaiser roll. They make me think of a stale grocery store bread but not here, they were soft fresh and perfect for the sandwich. Shared a cruller for dessert and it was amazing. Great outdoor sidewalk seating. What a cool find! I will be back read more

My beer was poured in a 6oz glass with an inch of head... 58$ for 6 pieces of soggy toast and meatballs.

Good Italian quick bites. We had gelato ice cream. Nicely made and tasty. Has a nice outdoor sitout. Has Italian soda and authentic food read more

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

Tried this place this morning, had the Mambo Italiano and a draft beer. Sandwich was very tasty and made of the highest quality ingredients, served reasonably fast. The beer was inexpensive ($3) but cute (8 oz maybe?). I would go back again, it's hard to find sandwiches with attention paid to all parts. read more

I was making a delivery and called to verify some information but no one was able to answer the phone... BUT they searched the CALLER ID, SAW MY NUMBER, AND RETURNED MY PHONE CALL, now I wasn't a customer, (will be!) but if I had been, that's amazing customer service!!! read more

Best chicken taco's ever! Home made tortillas, home made salsa, home made everything! Came in on a whim, so glad I did. Keep in mind it is a cash only establishment. read more

The serving sizes are massive for the price. The food is delicious. The servers are friendly too.

This place opened up in the back of my neighborhood and I'm all about it! Their drinks are fun especially the fluffy OJ! My boyfriend and I love walking here and sitting on the patio while we grub on their Taylor Ham sandwich and share the What's Nduja. It's really tasty but it has a pretty bold flavor and so it's better to share to me. The place has tons of lighting and just a really nice open atmosphere. read more

Great service. Cool place. Super loud. Small indoors. Several outside tables. Counter service. Salads are delicious. Hot tuna sandwich wasn't hot in spice or temp. I'd go back because my caprese was insanely good, although small. Not hating, at all. Just need another go. Maybe picked the wrong sandwich. read more

This place is great, plz don't go so it doesn't get too crowded. Their even open late!

I've been by here for lunch a few times. Everything I've had so far has been delicious. Today, I decided to try their tuna sandwich, which I did not care for (it was too salty for my taste). To each their own, this is why we try things and it's not the end of the world if you don't like something. I let my server know, and y'all, they took care of me! Everyone was so nice and gracious, offering me another sandwich or salad. I opted for the kale salad because its DELICIOUS. And they threw in a sweet treat for the road. This place is slightly out of my work neighborhood, but I'll be coming here as often as I can. The food is amazing, the service is amazing, the outdoor patio is awesome. This is such a nice place! :) read more

Their sandwich is good but that things in the pictures on the bread is disgusting ! The strawberry ice cream was good, the lemon grapefruit one is gross. The prices are high! Paid $30 for two people ! For a sandwich, two small cups of ice cream and some waters read more

Cool environment, great music. The sandwiches are delicious. Especially the mambo italiano. Yummy. I love the outdoor seating too.

I love this place. I came with a group of four and while there isn't a ton of indoor seating, especially for groups, we got a spot at the bar. The vibe is laid back but still stylish. I split the What's Nduja pane tostada, the Classico pane tostada, and a caprese salad. The two tostadas were INCREDIBLE. I imagined they would be super simple but they are creative and flavorful. The caprese was a good portion and simple. I tried to baccala tostada, but I'd skip it for the other two. I finished off the meal with a simple and delicious chocolate pastry. On top of the great flavor, the pricing seems super reasonable. The same dishes would easily be 2x the price at most new restaurants in town. The service was great too. I will definitely be back for a negroni in the near future. The cocktail list looks great. read more

I had a kale salad and beef carpaccio and they were both amazing! Can't wait to try new things next time

Fantastic food and drinks - one of my favorite places to go for lunch or cocktails! The kale salad is the best you'll have in town and I can't wait for warm weather to try all of the Gelati!! read more

i really wanted to like this place, two stars for the drinks and dessert but the main course forgetaboutit. pasta was overcooked, sauce was watery and bland. i'd go back again for the great drinks and dessert but for my pasta fix im sticking with patrizis. read more

I just found Uncle Nicky's today, which happens to be the sister restaurant of my longstanding favorite Juniper, and I wish I had found it sooner. It's tastefully decorated, bright, and the staff create a warm, supremely hospitable environment. The best part is it's good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and everything in between. If a place can go 3 for 3 with a Bolognese, pancakes, and original cocktails, that's how you know you've found something special. I can't wait to go back. read more

A nice addition to the neighborhood! Offers fresh food and relaxed atmosphere. I enjoyed the stuffed peppers, crudo plate, and chilled shrimp best. Would love to see a gluten free bread option, a self serve water station, and a way to keep warm on the patio for an even better time! The inside is very pretty with a good mix of bar seating and tables. Good place to bring date or friends. read more

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

The prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich was outstanding and at such a great price point! Will be returning soon.

SO. GREAT. I absolutely loved this place! We got the crudo appetizer, the Classico and the What's 'Nduja and everything was fantastic. They have gelato, coffee, beer and wine, the staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable and low key. I could have spent the whole day here trying out the different Pane Tostatos and having sparkling rose on the patio. read more

I come here fairly often, and it's consistent - but I will say I wish it were better! My expectations are pretty low at this point so I enjoy the experience "enough" to keep returning. Staff is hit or miss on courtesy - one woman in particular is always rather nasty, but the others are friendly and attentive enough. Zucchini toast is tasty, but getting oilier and more bitter every time. Meats are always tasty and bread seems fresh. Cocktails are consistent, but heavy on the sweet side. Recent trips there have certainly been soured by folks smoking in their covered patio - which is the main dining area, especially given covid - so if you like sipping a cocktail in the fresh air with a whiff of cigarettes, then great. The flies are often out of control on summer days, so choose your table wisely. Will I be back? Yes. Will I be disappointed? Probably. But with the right expectations, it's a decent neighborhood spot for a small bite and small cocktail. read more

Great spot. Perfect for Hyde Park. Uncle Nicky's Red Sauce is phenomenal... when will they sell the sauce? Great patio. Love coming here.

While I really enjoyed the food, the service has really been quite awful. I tend to order pick up at night, and for the past two times I've visited , I've received a lot of attitude from the employees. Maybe it's just been a fluke, but I feel like they probably treat other people the same way. Kind of hard to keep enjoying the food when the employees are rude. :/ read more

A little neighborhood favorite. My wife and I love walking there for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The gelato is excellent as well. Another plus is there's one TV that will have some sports games on without giving it the feeling of being a sports bar. All in all a good place! read more