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| - I have recently become addicted to checking reviews to new places to eat before I head out & based on other reviews was pretty optimistic about trying Nick's. My boyfriend and I got there for an early dinner (around 5ish) and were seated very promptly. The decor was simple and classy, fresh flowers and cool colors filled the room. The server was prompt and rehearsed spiel-less, which I always find to be a plus. The busser was quick to refill beverages before half empty and offer more of the delicious bread once we had finished the original. The bread is a highlight, there were two options, one a common french loaf type and the other a lighter, beautifully seasoned variety. To dip your bread in there was a nice seasoned olive oil.
The food took a fairly decent amount of time to arrive considering there were only 6 or so tables, plus the happy hour crowd at the bar top. Perhaps they were understaffed in the kitchen, who knows, I didn't dock them any stars for that. The thing that got me to click 3 vs. 4 stars however was the fettuccine alfredo. The plate arrived to the table and I had dreams of what I was about to dig into (beautiful memories of the sadly closed Pasta Pomedoro came to mind) However, these dreams were not realized. The noodles, although lovely and wider fettuccine type, were over cooked and verging on mushy. And the sauce, while it smelled lovely, lacked any sort of mouthwatering goodness. We also shared the pizza, which was a fabulous price, but nothing to write home about.
Although we left Nick's not planning to come back as soon as we can, I think based on other reviews that perhaps we just did not find their star dishes, and for the price (2 sodas, pizza, and pasta for $26) I will most likely be willing to give this place a try again. And after all, I did not have an opportunity to try their tiramisu, (how I truly give Italian eateries the thumbs up or the boot) so I will have to make sure to try that next time...
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