Downtown Gilbert is continuing to add to its long row of restaurants that face Gilbert Rd. We had a large party that came to Nico's for a buddy's bday. Nico Heirloom brings a modern twist on Italian fare for Gilbert's casual crowd. Their sister restaurant Virtù has made all types of headlines here in the Valley. Nico has an open patio and beautiful decor that hangs on its brick walls. They roll their own pasta daily and have a nice selection of signature drinks to choose from. My one buddy ordered the Virtù Octopus and allowed me to sample it. I've only tried octopus once and it was very chewy. I was surprised how flavorful and not-so-chewy Nico's was. I was feeling pasta and ordered the Rigatoni. It had a delicious bold red wine sauce that was nicely balanced. I really enjoyed it. This was overall a great experience for myself and my friends.