I didn't expect it to be an order at the counter type of place but that wasn't a problem at all! There was plenty of seating - just the pasta was super oily, nearly soupy which just wasn't for me read more

Is it a cafe? A bar? A sit down restaurant? Kind of hard to figure this place out. Went in there for lunch on a weekend and the place was empty. Got an (unwarmed) croissant for my kid but I was hungry so tried the rigatoni that can only be described as mid (kind of like when you make pasta with whatever you have in the pantry? Tasted like canned goods.) Wasn't bad but I can't think of a reason to go back. read more

Such a cute little place. The pasta here is delicious and tastes really home made. The service was great too. We always get the spaghetti and meatballs. It comes with a delicious red sauce and three pork meatballs. There's plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant if you can't find one in the front. Next door is a really cool cheese shop to visit while you wait for your pickup order. read more

The service was good but food was un-eatible. The appetizer was dry, drink was not mixed (not drinkable), roast beef sandwich was just bad. Chicken parm sandwich was much better then the beef sandwich. The tables was dirty, ac leaking. Bad experience. read more

Coming from Houston (not many great Italian eats there) and it def hit a craving. Very homey and casual vibe. Got the baked rigatoni, three cheese fondutta, and alfredo. All very delish, the focaccia is 10/10! Serving size is good for the pastas is good one person imo. read more

Went for lunch on Sunday and it was just average - I got the impression we maybe came on an off day. We sat at the bar and the service was pretty hands-off. Ordered a salad, cheese fonduta, and a pasta. We tried to order another pasta but most were not available for some reason. The kale salad was great, the fonduta was cold and congealed shredded cheese, and the Rigatoni de la casa was so-so (cooked well, sauce was fine, but there was only one bite of artichoke and 3 olives in the whole dish). I think this place would be better for coffee or just snacks I guess, but it didn't wow us for a meal. read more

There is indoor and outdoor seating. We lucked out and got an inside table. Although it was a little warm inside it was still nice to be inside in the Texas heat. The staff is super friendly! We got the meatball sub and the rigatoni della casa. Both were large portion sizes. We enjoyed both. My favorite was the crispy piadina! Also the Amalfi Coast Italian ice cream was delicious! I'd come back and pop in just for dessert any time! Glad we came out to try it. I would definitely come back again or do Togo read more

Yum! This place was good, although I wasn't entirely happy with the options. The espresso martini I would rate a 7/10 (on my very harsh scale) but the appetizers were just okay. It was a cute little shop and the baristas were more than kind. I probably wouldn't go back to this place. read more

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

I'm kinda mixed on this place! Not sure if I went on an off night or something but I really wanted to like my experience; however, I was a little disappointed by the spaghetti and meatballs. I did think the ricotta pancakes were delish though. Their drinks were also well made (at least from what my palette could tell). The spaghetti and meatballs were a bit disappointing. I was also craving carbs and this didn't hit the spot. The meatballs were delish but I was expecting spaghetti and got served penne instead. I thought the sauce was a little underwhelming. I'd like to come back though. The porchetta sandwich sounds delish! read more

I absolutely love this place. Hunter, Anthony, Emma, and Matthieu are amazing and so caring. The staff is so attentive and gives great service. read more

I was a little disappointed at the limited menu, horrible parking (i had to park on street a block away), and stingy AC on a very hot day. The "margarita" was tiny. My Spicy Capicola sandwich was also disappointing. I thought it would come on ciabatta bread--to be fair, the menu didn't say that!--but instead it was a gummy white roll that was a bit cold when it arrived. On the 100-degree day there was very little indoor seating, which was not as cool as the bread on my sandwich. I ate about half of my sandwich, then took it home, added a few condiments, then toasted it, which improved it immensely. My BF had a good, though small Caprese, which he said was quite good. I asked how his "Mambo Italiano" sandwich was, he just shrugged and said, "It'll do." When I looked at the bill, for 2 sandwiches, Caprese, soda, and itsy bitsy Margarita, when I thought about the hot hike back to my car, how I'd tipped for counter service (before the service happened), I told BF that I'd rather go somewhere else next time we want Italian. He said, "Yep." read more

God, I love this place. Something about the ambiance is so refreshing and comforting to me. I could sit here for hours, I just feel like I'm in a European cafe without a care in the world. Staff is friendly, menu has great options. Happy hour prices are impressive, plus it's a daily happy hour which is hard to beat. The spicy capicola sandwich was amazing. I didn't want it to end. The spicy Mayo on it ties it together perfectly. I guess my only complaint with the food would be I don't like plain lays haha so I wish there was another side option but I usually just take them home and someone else eats them. The sandwich and chips was $11, which I think is fair. The mocktail was $7 which I think is a little high considering the house margarita runs for the same price. But I'm a sucker for cucumber drinks so I just had to get the cucumber mint refresher. read more

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Another trip to my favorite local Italian eatery! Came to grab a bite for my anniversary and got the happy hour cheese plate and meatballs with a yummy Italian margarita cocktail. Food is always delicious and staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Casual, non frills great food! Fantastic happy hours also. You can also grab an espresso pull if you need an energy boost read more

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Very casual counter service and good food. We had the Caesar salad, focaccia bread with oil, lasagna and an Alfredo pasta dish. Arrived at the end of the HH in which they have a few free appetizers. Friendly staff. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Ceasar salad, lasagna, Alfredo pasta and focaccia bread. - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm pretty obsessed with this place. The Mambo sandwich is sooo delicious. The bread is perfectly flaky but doughy at the same time. The Ceasar salad was yummy and the lasagna was super tasty as well. I feel it's on the sweater, more basil side, which my husband loved. We scraped the dish . The service was great and all the staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. I can't wait to go back read more

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

LOVE. we live in Lakeway and everything always closes early so was so grateful to see this place open. I was craving pasta with red wine and they had the most delicious red wine open and I had the shrimp scampi. The pasta was out of this world and the atmosphere felt like cute cozy whole in the wall. The lighting had great vibes and music was calming and created a cute ambiance. Our bartender was so chill energy yet friendly and the service was perfect! We will be back! read more

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Great happy hour! I had the Italian Margarita which was small but packed a punch! The Caprese was just a Caprese but my friends had the meatballs which were massive in portion size and came with a gravy-soaked bread. I also had some seasoned chickpeas from the cold case which were delicious and had the subtlest of spiciness added, so I'm tempted to go back and try the other marinated items like the artichokes and olives. Good vibes all around from staff and patrons. Place is a bit small but they really do a decent job of maximizing space for seating. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Happy Hour Frozen Italian 'Rita - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Whoa. Talk about a hidden gem. Really cool little shopping area with lots of cool spots. Uncle Nicky's has an old school interior vibe, lots of great food/drink options and a covered patio. The Smoked Salmon Pane was fantastic. If you like it, then you should put a ring on it. read more

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

Ambiance:4/5 Honestly this place is tiny and cutie!! They have a sweet lil bar and a small outside area that my friends and I sat at. The outside you can smoosh tables together if you have a large group, it's fairly easy. There is a covered patio with fans but it is still really hot, so just be aware! The inside is very small with a couple of tables. No bar seating. Food: 3.5/5 Food and drinks were overall pretty good! The aperol spritz felt like it could use more aperol in my opinion, it wasn't that orange. Great happy hour deals though!! It's 2-5 everyday which is insane and they have $7 aperol and $6 meatballs which is honestly a very large portion. These also have some free tapas, but it's first come first serve. We got there at 4 on a Sunday and there was very little left. Service: 2/5 I think, and not that I really blame them, but they were definitely overwhelmed by our group. They also kinda ran out of plates / glasses which was surprising because it wasn't over crowded when we got there. You order at a counter so no special service here / dining. It's very casual and the waiters were nice, but I think should try to not show their annoyance as much at large parties. read more

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

Overpriced for what you get. Portion for roasted chicken alfredo was small. It's $17. Same meal at Olive Garden is like 22, but twice the size and is much tastier. Here, the pasta noodles are spaghetti and not linguine or fettuccine. The sauce to noodle ratio was quick to become too unpleasant to keep eating. I also got the breakfast sandwich. It was fine, but the bread not being toasted made it hard to eat after a while because it kept falling apart. I finished neither items. The only upside was that I was absolutely starving when I came in and the food came out super fast. Like suspiciously fast. Also, the place looks like it doesn't know what it wants to be. read more

Like whaling countries or the plateaus of Africa, an otherwise pleasant visit, met with earnest and hard working people, is blemished by a quiet violence (meted out on so much focaccia). read more

I'm getting ready to go to Italy for 6 weeks so felt called to attend. All the food looked amazing and the 2 items I had were phenomenal. The kid (maybe 26) was super sweet with great teeth- never hurts. The space itself was chill with lots of indoor outdoor seating with self serve wate, walk up deli style and efficient. The chef is on point, food is authentic. I love that you can get craft cocktails, dope food and delicious coffee options. I can't wait to return here and bring my Italian blooded love. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Kale e Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Friday night fun! We came back n here for just a drink and quick bite and were immediately in love with the small quaint atmosphere but were totally blown away with how yummy it all was. We didn't have to wait long. Our drinks arrived just before our food. The espresso martini was not only beautiful and smelled amazing, but it was delicious as well. My Summer Negroni has just the right flavors to make me want more. But.... The highlight was the tostada. Wow! You must try this. I spent the whole time trying to figure out how to make it just as good at home. I probably can't so I should just keep coming back, lol. read more

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Pretty awesome spot. Had a brilliantly made cortado and egg sandwich. Sat at the bar and Carly was amazing. Friendly, entertaining and makes a mean cortado! read more

Love Uncle Nicky's! Just a cool neighborhood vibe with great food and super cool staff.

Perfect spot to catch up with a friend for lunch. Stumbled upon here because I was buying cheese at the shop next door and decided to give it a try! I tried their Pane Tostato Classico and Mambo Italiano. I would definitely recommend the Pane Tostato Classico over and over again! The honey and ricotta paired perfectly as a starter and were great with the prosciutto. The interior of the shop was also very quaint and clean. One thing to note is that there's not a lot of seating for a large party of over 4 people but there is plenty of seating outdoors if you move some chairs around! As for parking, there are a couple of spots in the front but there's an additional parking lot in the back. Would definitely recommend Uncle Nicky's for a nice spot with good food to catch up with a friend! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Pane Tostato Classico Pane Tostato - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great happy hour here. You can get a cheese plate for about $10 and crispy piadana for about $4. They have an early happy hour from 2-5. This is kind of an all day type of place that has breakfast and lunch/dinner options. The kitchen is small so it's amazing that they can make some tasty dishes here. Love their sandwiches and appetizers especially the poached shrimp with a basil sauce. The porchetta sandwich is a go to if you have an appetite and not to mention one of the few places in Austin you can get this sandwich. They also have all day breakfast with more brunch like items available on the weekends. I had their pasta before but wasn't a fan as it was watery but that was a couple years ago. They also have a bar menu focused negroni's and recently they have a section of coffee based cocktails which is great. They also serve an Italian frozen margarita which is a tasty treat at happy hour. read more

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

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What can be said about Uncle Nicky's that hasn't been said in the hundreds of reviews before me? Fantastic location - who doesn't want to be in Hyde Park? Fantastic offerings - DEFINITELY get the meatballs (they're saucy!) and the porchetta sandwich (the bread is DIVINE) Fantastic Drinks - whether you drink alcohol or not, plenty of offerings! I love getting coffee here FANTASTIC happy hour - my fave part! They have a spread of salad items and tea sandwiches for happy hour - as well as VERY reasonably priced apps! We love a FOOD heavy Happy hour! Can't wait to go back :) read more

Cute little gem of a place in the middle of a neighborhood. Staff is so friendly and helpful. We have picked dinner up here and also dined in. Both were excellent experiences in a charming setting. Will be visiting again now that it's become a favorite. The focaccia bread and the caprese are both delicious. read more

Randomly popped into Uncle Nicky's for lunch and it was a pleasant surprise. It's a super small but cute bistro, with an almost co-work type of setting indoors and has an outdoor patio area as well. You order at the counter and they bring out the food to you. They have a pretty stocked bar as well. There weren't that many gluten free options as that is something I was specifically looking for, so I ordered the chicken caesar salad. But y'all, this is actually now one of my fav salads in town. They give you a lot so I was able to take half home. read more

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Wow, a reminder of my days as a kid in New Jersey all bottled up in a small Italian joint that does a fantastic job! Located with Hotel Eleven is a great Italian joint serving up what I call mouthfuls of memories. Italian cuisine with a tristate feel. They may claim it to be something else but to me it is my childhood and nothing could be finer. I scoured ATX looking for Pork Roll (aka Taylor Ham by some) and stumbled upon this place. They serve them as Breakfast sando's which are a local NJ fav of mine when I was a kid. Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese sandwiches on a hard roll. It's close enough for me that I'll be making this a regular weekend affair now. Their weekend breakfasts are amazing as well. I am usually put off a bit by foccacia (too much bread/too dry usually) but they have it perfect! They have Campari of course for those jonesing for Negroni's and such as well. It's a chill vibe going on and they are distancing very well here with tables spaced apart. I will comment the Italian sandwich wasn't for me but perhaps because I'm used to it a different way - maybe next time. In general I like this place and if you originated from the Tri-State area at one time in your life then drop in and give the PorkRoll, Egg, & Cheese sandwich a go and let me know what you think. read more

This was a disappointing first time visit to Uncle Nicky's. We were in on a Sunday evening just before 6pm and it was not busy at all. We walked right up to the counter to place our order. The person helping us was generally friendly. I ordered the most disappointing $16 chopped salad. Now I opted for this salad because it came with cheese and meat as it should at that price. But what was served was an oversized dinner salad with 4 small cubes of salami and a bit of cheese. I left very hungry. My husband got the tuna sandwich. It looked pretty small to me. It game with a bag of Lays potato chips. He said the tuna salad was tasty but otherwise unremarkable and didn't know what was Italian about the sandwich. I'm allergic to seafood so I can't speak to how his food was. Overall not that excited for their location on S Lamar to open which we had been because it's just down the street. read more

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

Uncle Nicky's is the perfect aperativo spot for Hyde Park. It's very clean, has delicious Negronis, and friendly staff. They also have a complimentary antipasti bar during the afternoon if you're looking for a small bite while chatting with a friend. This is my favorite chill spot to take my girlfriend for an after-work chill and yap sesh. read more

I absolutely loveeeee Anthony, Emma, hunter and Mathieu. Ever since I moved into the neighborhood I absolutely love coming to this place because they have the best happy hours, they have the best food and the best drink. It's truly a gem and I think more people should come here!!! Great ambiance!! read more

Pick up from here all the time and the service is always great despite it being more of a sit down type place. Food is amazing and the area is quaint and not doesn't feel like downtown. read more

Not only was the food terrific the customer service was as well - JD working the counter was super kind and helpful with recommendations! The roast beef sandwich in particular was delicious. read more

Good food, decent drinks. Great wait staff Would I go back? Yes, if I could sit outside. The inside is very noisy. read more

Really relaxed counter service with great food and hospitality. We shared the Caesar salad (highly recommend) and got the pesto pasta and chicken parm. Both entrees were fresh and homemade with the most delicious olive oil on the pasta! The only complaint is that both the dishes could have used a little more seasoning. Drinks were tasty and high quality and the ambiance was welcoming, clean and warm. We will be back!! read more

Hunter was the best server I've ever had here! We was so nice and had so much knowledge about the menu. I had a great time because of him and I will always come back for the great food and service !! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews (like once every 2-3 years). Most reviews I leave are 5-star ratings for places we really like and want to encourage others to try. I tend not to review 2-3-4 star places. But our experience at Uncle Nicky's *required* a review. In spite of the hype, everything about the cafe was disappointing in major ways. (Which is doubly sad, because they're about to open another cafe on South Lamar, near where we live.) The salad was a disaster. Hard to say much more. If you like black lettuce and odd dressing, this is your place. The Mambo Italiano sandwich was almost a joke. Tiny, on bad bread, and hardly anything authentically "Italian" about it. Seriously, ABGB makes an Italian sandwich that's 5X better. Thundercloud makes a better one. The bread was SO bad -- tiny and falling apart from the first moment. We also had to wait a weirdly long time for anything to come out even though they were absolutely not busy at all at the time (post lunch rush). We'll give them one more shot after they open down south, and we'll see if anything changes. read more