Yes yes yes yes! Those are the first words that come to mind after my experience at Nicky's. This is one of those restaurants I've been dying to try for so long. Not only does it have a great Yelp reputation, but many friends have tried it and say nothing but positive things.
I arrived around 5:30PM and I was one of the only tables in the dining room. By the time we left, nearly every table was full. The dining room was quite small and sort of awkward, but the food definitely made up for that. I know Nicky's is known for it's beautiful patio section, but unfortunately I visited during a snowfall. Bummer.
The food was incredible. Not only was the presentation beautiful, but the quality and taste were superb! I'm not too much of an ethnic food fan, but Nicky's has me making an exception. I ordered the cashew chicken dish and ate every last bit. Everything from the veggies, to the sauce to the meat was excellent. It definitely had a bit of a zing to it (they ask you how spicy you would like your dish beforehand), but I wouldn't have it any other way! Two meals and a tip came out to be around $40. Not bad considering how much food you get.
Service was decent and we didn't have to ask for more water as they were already a step ahead. Oh, btw-- It is BYOB! Nothing better than that. There is a $5 corking fee.
I can't wait to return and check out their patio. Now with the weather breaking up, I'm sure I'll be visiting soon!