How have I lived so close for 2 years and not eaten here before this weekend. It's the perfect spot for a drink, a drink and a meal, or even a drink and a meal and some gelato. Which is probably what I had :) Fantastic vibe, great staff and an awesome patio. read more

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

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They have a nice patio you can relax at on a nice day. The patio is covered and a part of it is uncovered. I tried the shrimp scampi. It had too much broth, but tasted amazing. They don't have much of a beer selection and the beer glasses are a bit small. But if you prefer, they have a full bar and wine available. Tried the tiramisu. Tasted more like a delicious pudding than a tiramisu. They have counter service. read more

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The Turkey pesto sandwich is fantastic! Staff is super helpful and kind. Great outdoor seating as well. read more

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

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Love the vibe at Uncle Nicky's and the happy hour is so good! Staff is really friendly too. I've only been here for light bites and drinks but have been really pleased. read more

Uncle Nicky's - Cheese Plate, Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Little bit of Italy in Austin. While sitting there having a beer with olive oil cured sardines. Ahh, the memories. read more

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

Loved the basil pesto pasta and my boyfriend really scored with the pepperoni rigatoni. The appetizer was good, too. Friendly service. it was packed so people are aware of this little gem. read more

Left our house without a destination in mind but knew I wanted something guaranteed to be yummy. Turned left and headed to Uncle Nicky's! Everytime we dine there we are pleased with anything we eat. From the toasts (the PB&J is my fave), to the sandwiches (Mambo Italiano, Tuna, Turkey, Mortadella, Proscuitto) - I basically listed out every one lol! Anyway, they're all delish and I crave the sandwiches regularly! Don't pass up the crudo - wowwwzas! Oh, they serve the tastiest pastries and if you see a crueller out on display, please get it! You like gelato? They've got you covered! Enjoy Negronis? That's their speciality! Absolutely no reason why this shouldn't be your regular spot. Also, they're open everyday 8-11pm - for all your early or late dining fix! read more

TLDR: pleasant little lunch spot A nice little corner lunch spot. I got the stuffed cherry peppers and the Capicola & provolone sandwich. Both of them were rather pleasant. I wasn't overly impressed with either of them, but they weren't bad by any means. 3/5 read more

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

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I've been here twice -- once pre-COVID and just recently to try their new (or new to me!) menu. Blown away both times. Their turkey sandwich is simple, but one of the best I've had in the city. My friends loved the sardines, the kale salad, and the ricotta pancakes. Their space is very small, with limited seating both indoor and outdoor, but it has such a great ambiance. It is counter-serve and there is a parking lot. Love this place! read more

Super yummy food! I had the intention of it being a full service restaurant but this was cute too! You order up at the front and then they bring your food out to u pretty quickly! The food was super good, we got the Caesar salad and meatballs. Also the chicken Alfredo and shrimp scampi. I would def get the Alfredo again and meatballs. The meatballs sauce and bread was such a yummy combo! I totally recommend for a cute lunch date read more

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

Hands down on their meatballs. So juicy, tender and flavorful! Oh I totally enjoyed the thick cheesy sauce, and the toast on the side soaked up all the goodness from the sauce. I'm so satisfied with this dish that I didn't have anything else for dinner. Also love the vibe in this cute plaza, the friendly service. Going to try their picked artichoke and snack plates next time read more

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

will come back. everything was great, and fast service , good prices. Chicken Alfredo, focaccia, Caesar salad, lasagna. read more

Take. It. Slow. Here. * * * This is not a place to have a meal like a meal. This is a place to talk to friends or look at the scenery for a long long time ... While having snacks to fortify you along the way. Drinks will help you slow down your metabolism. This is what you do in a Brazilian adega or a Spanish or Italian cafe. It is what tapas are all about. You do tapas not because little dishes are good because they are little. You do not do them because tapas have a high mark-up and are a profit center for the restaurant. (That's why management does them. It's not why you do them.) You do a string of little dishes to make the evening last While you slow down, Get really mellow And explore the nature of everything and nothing. * * * How is Uncle Nicky's as an Italian tapas cafe? a) The scenery is fine. You watch the comings and goings at the various interesting places that surround Uncle Nicky's. b) The chairs need repairing. Every time I would lean back to get mellow, a chair arm would pop out of its arm tube. They need to keep the furniture from interfering with the experience. c) The coffee is terrible. Yeah people bring their laptops here to work because the food is good and they can stay a long time. But I refuse to punish good work with bad coffee. d) The Mini-Frittatas are phenomenal. The complete stuff of love. e) Their marinated mozzarella cheese is PHENOMENAL !!!! Be aware - it is firey and spicey. But it is also mozzarella that cools you off. It is the fire and the fire department all at once. It will take you a long time to get through that very interesting mini-plate of cheese. Which is of course the whole point. * * * I was there on a work day so I could not make full use of this place's lazy potential. But I like hanging out in adegas. A good adega makes hanging out with a tiresome person tolerable. A good adega makes hanging out with an interesting person a memorable night. With a really really really amazing person, you may not notice the food, the drink or the locale at all because you are completely absorbed in every detail of the conversation. That discussion could just as well be held at any table anywhere. But if you are with a really really amazing person, you want to do them the honor of getting them decent food and drink. This is a good place to get them comestibles that are up to the level of their conversation. * * * Of course, if the person is so amazingly interesting, That the two of you are going to be running off to your apartment in like five minutes Then I would skip Uncle Nicky's. You can do Uncle Nicky's after you have calmed down for a bit. read more

Excellent service! Food is delicious, we came during happy hour and had the meatballs which are to die for, and the piadina, which is like a quesadilla. It's a great place for meetings, very chill. read more

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

This is my second time coming to Uncle Nicky's, I ordered the breakfast sandwich and the Uncle Nicky's favorite coffee. Quick service, quality food and great experience. The ambiance was really fantastic to catch up with an old friend over conversation. Shoutout to Anthony and Emma for holding down the fort during the rush. Despite the sub oven not working I was not phased from the stellar service. Excited to come here again!! read more

I liked this place. It's a fast casual Italian-American snack bar, for a lack of a better description of it. You order at the bar and the food gets delivered. They have cocktails, strong Italian-style coffee, and snacking foods as well as sweets. They have panes tostadas (aka toasts) with many variety of toppings which makes me think that these are the Italian version of the Spanish montaditos (open faced sandwich bites, not so unlike bruschetta), except that these are a bit longer than the Spanish equivalent, and toasted. You can't go wrong with them - the four different kinds I tried were all good, with my favorite being the one with prosciutto. I also tried the piadina, the panini sandwiches but with flat bread instead of crusty or fluffy bread. The version here tasted fried and a bit overly greasy, which surprised me because I'm used to these being lightweight. I didn't particularly enjoy how this one was prepared here, and the filling of ham and cheese could be improved upon as well. The bomboloni, or Italian cream-filled sugar donuts is a rarity anywhere outside of Italy and South America - and it was a nice find here. They prepared it well but mine was a bit stale. These bombolonis don't hold long well, but I can tell they were well prepared. Perhaps I need to try it again earlier in the day instead of around 6:30 p.m. I do like that they make pastries in house as well as their gelato. With minor improvements, or perhaps if I tried another dish that may be better, I'll probably bump this up easily to four stars. Atmosphere: walk-up counter, casual Food: generally great with a few misses or tighter oversight needed Service: behind the counter, minimal table service Pricing: very reasonable, generally affordable with prices less than $10 but several plates would need to be ordered if hungry read more

I reaaaalllly love Uncle Nicky's. I love that they're truly a neighborhood place. I love that they have the softest focaccia bread. I love their pecan gelato. I love that they were thoughtful with the renovation of the space and, dare I say, even made it better (R.I.P. Dolce Vita). For sandwiches, I highly recommend the Spicy Capicola Sandwich on focaccia bread (must specify this is the bread you want). The meat:bread ratio is great - there's plenty of filling. There's a slight kick of heat. This delicious sandwich is only $6! Can I say...new daily lunch spot? Several of the antipasti dishes including the Carpaccio, Sardines, and Crudo are truly high-end restaurant dishes hiding in a humble little cafe. The Carpaccio is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. It's fresh and flavorful. I could eat the entire plate by myself. Don't forget to get a cup of gelato! The pecan gelato tastes like Lick's salted caramel flavor but with candied pecans sprinkled in. 100% yes to this. Thanks, Uncle Nicky's, for coming to the neighborhood! read more

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This place is an offense against Italian food. Jusr telling it like it is....and it is horrible. The meatballs on a Subway sandwich are better (and no I wouldn't eat or recommend that either) but at least they aren't pretending. read more

A quaint Italian spot! You don't normally come across a quick Italian spot that's actually good. I loved how the noodles were bouncy and al dente highly recommend visiting! read more

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

Amazing authentic Italian food! I do wish the ambiance was better and they had the ac cooler bc it was super hot but the food was great! read more

Uncle Nicky's - Caesar Classico Meatballs shrimp scampi chicken Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is absolutely adorable! I'd come here all the time if it were in my neighborhood. There isn't a ton of seating, so it definitely feels like a cozy neighborhood hangout. My friend and I got three toasts (pane tostato) to share - the Classico, "What's N'duja?", and the PB& J. We looved the PB&J (hard to go wrong with a classic flavor, but the ricotta definitely elevates it) the Classico was tasty (love the fresh basil) but we found the n'duja a mix of very strong flavors. I still liked it because I'm down for funky blue cheeses etc. but my friend wasn't a fan. With the nine slices of toast between the two of us, we weren't full, but satiated. I'll definitely be back for the breakfast sammies (the egg and cheese looked generous and satisfying), beautiful pastries, or a scoop of gelato. read more

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I've been to Uncle Nicky's a few times now, and it's an all-around nice place! The food and drinks are tasty, and there's a wide variety to accommodate taste and dietary preferences. For the taste vs. portion vs. price, I think it's not too bad. It's a lighter, tapas take on Italian fare and I enjoy that unique difference since there's plenty of spots to get pasta around here. I think where Uncle Nicky really shines is the atmosphere. The vibe is a great balance of upscale-casual, where it has a neighborhood and relaxed feel (especially when sitting in the outdoor patio) while still being "fancy" enough to be a date spot. Service is typically good and parking is available in a decent sized lot behind the restaurant. read more

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I love Uncle Nicky's, staff was very helpful with suggestions and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's a place where I can get good food and draw outside I had the meatball hoagie and it was delicious!! read more

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

I'm a local, and this place always feels like I'm in Europe. The food is tasty and portions are good sized. I would highly recommend for locals, and out of town visitors! Dino Kale salad + Chicken was INCREDIBLE. You can't go wrong with the meatball sub either. read more

My friends and I loved Uncle Nicky's! A very cool, authentic Italian spot. The playlist was bangin' everything from Biggie to the Beastie Boys. There's a good size patio on the side and the front of their space. They don't really have a sign, but their name is written on the front window. Look for the humongous Antonelli's sign. The weather was not cooperating for an outside hang, so it was tough to find a seat as it's pretty small inside. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We tried a handful of things and we were happy with them all. Espresso martini was delicious, and not too strong like martinis CAN be! The fluffy orange juice drink was my favorite, I think it's called Garibaldi. -Ham and Eggs were a perfect start to our brunch/lunch meal. So simple yet it hit the spot with that chili oil! -What's Ndjua toast (the one with spicy sausage), yum -chocolate stuffed pastry thing, yum -Mambo Italiano sandwich, yes Good creative cocktails, fun Italian vibe. Their menu is pretty basic, but you can tell all of the ingredients are so fresh, it makes everything amazing. I'll definitely be back! They should add some chips to their menu for easy grab & go lunch, because I'd definitely get a sandwich on my lunch break! :) read more

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10/10 the service was amazing the staff was exceptional and very friendly. The atmosphere was great! The food was very enjoyable! I came in with my family at noonish and it was a great place to enjoy my family with some food. I strongly recommend Uncle Nicky's and I will be going back as often as possible. read more

Fantastic happy hour. Happy hour on a Saturday is unheard of now a days! Cute neighborhood. Parking in front and extra spots in back. Great food and beverages. Highly recommend. read more

The service was good, the food was mid, I was jealous of my dates plate. The ambiance was cute. read more

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

Great quaint little place. Service was impeccable and friendly. The food was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely go back if we're in the area. read more

Fun little Italian deli with a nice patio area outside. Great to pick up a sandwich or have happy hour. The sandwich was a little bready but flavors were delicious! read more

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

Good place. I like the vibes and aesthetic. But i will say, i do miss the gelato that they used to have, they should bring it back please. If there had been gelato I would've given 5 stars!! read more

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

Food is yummmmmy! Alex is super friendly and fun, chill girl and very helpful. Happy hour is always a good time to hang. read more

Uncle Nicky's - happy hour delights - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you are looking for a tasty bite for lunch, Uncle Nicky's is where it's at! I'm mad at myself I haven't been here before! They are compliant with the current restrictions, so you must mask up before entering. Hand sanitizer is readily available at the front. All employees are wearing masks as well! I ordered online before heading in. Super easy to do! This place is so cute. Modern, but still feels classic. It fits right into the Hyde Park aesthetic. I wish it was pre-COVID times, so I could've enjoyed a glass of wine and my lunch there, but soon! I had the chicken Caesar salad. It is a very generous portion for the price, and extremely delicious. I should've asked for more dressing, but definitely will next time! Overall, super satisfied with my experience. Everyone was so friendly and my food was yummy. Make sure to support them! They need us! read more

Uncle Nicky's - a counter and shelves of wine - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The sandwiches are all great. This is my go to lunch spot! The Uncle Nicky's Spritz is also very good. The happy hour appetizers are great with a cocktail! read more

This place use to be great and over the years has just completely gone downhill and is downright gross. And the service is a joke. The baristas are all but pissed at you for simply being there. No smile no greeting just black stares. I was just severed a room temp glass of champagne and my salad was laughable. What was advertised as mixed greens and kale was a sad plate of iceberg And when I asked they said " I donno I didn't make it " Bummer read more

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

Super cute place with cute small patio seating as well. I enjoyed the gelato and meatballs a lot. I love that the meatballs come with this creamy Alfredo sauce that you can dip the bread into. Not pictured was the pork bolognese. I wish the bolognese had more flavor and had a thicker sauce as it was a bit watery and lacked depth. read more

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Sadly disappointed in this quaint and nice little neighborhood restaurant. Friendly people and cute setting, but sandwiches were not good...at all. I am really surprised others don't find the food lackluster. We ordered the Roasted Porchetta Sando and Turkey Sando. I'm not sure if they made a number of mistakes, but the porchetta was absolutely flavorless. It didn't taste salted at all, and was rubbery. The sandwich was 75% bread drizzled with olive oil and warmed scallions and arugula. There was no mayo or dressing; it was dry. I was so disappointed. Ended up taking the entire sandwich home, deconstructing it, roasting all of the meat and scallions in pan with salt, pepper, a little butter and then toasted the bread to eat it open faced. I drizzled a little mayo over it. This was delicious, but not whatever they served in the restaurant. My wife's Turkey Sando was the same...a plain dry potato roll soaked in some olive oil with turkey in between. She joked that Subway would have been better...maybe a stretch but the fact that we were even thinking of that was sad. She also boxed up the entire sandwich and we doctored it at home with a little deli mustard and mayo as well. Maybe that's their thing: epic and huge bread with no salt or flavor, stacked on top of more bland meat and olive oil? No idea. I attached some photos as reference. read more

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Oh my goodness, 10 out of 10. We ordered the meatballs & Pane Tostata a beer and wine, everything was sooooo out of this world tasty. The service was excellent and we got our food super quick. Great little outdoor spaces as well as indoor seating. The guy at the front counter let me taste test the wines which was so kind. Plus it's right in the thick of all these other cool places to go to. We will be back to try the sandwiches! Places like this are part of why Austin is so special. read more

Uncle Nicky's pesto pasta was absolutely delicious! The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the pesto sauce had a delightful blend of flavors. It was a delightful culinary experience, and I can't wait to go back for more! Highly recommended! read more

Really disappointed in the overall quality. Didn't even come with olives and had nothing in the salad. Biggest waste of $16. read more

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