Nick's Italian Cafe serves Mcminnville, OR and is located in the 97128 ZIP code.
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Nick's Italian Cafe received an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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In Short
Tucked into quaint downtown McMinnville, Nick's mixes rustic neighborhood charm with gourmet panache. Cozy booths, mismatched dinnerware and friendly servers make you feel right at home. Owner Nick Pierano prepares… Read Full Editorial
Really good food by Jules Drabkin via Citysearch on 12/13/2010
The owners obviously really care about good food. The pasta dishes are the bestn I have ever eaten. (better really than most places in Italy)\r
You cant get a better meal (or lunch) anywhere. Great wine list, entrees are terrific. …
I love their pizzas! by Guest G. via Judy's Book on 4/21/2010
Wood fired pizzas are the best! I am also a huge fan of their house-made pasta. Always fresh with great sauces! Small but good selection of wines by the glass.
Good, but not exceptional fare. by chuck_in_salem via Citysearch on 5/24/2009
I must admit, I was a bit out of sorts when we walked in having been not greeted for several minutes and then treated rather shabily at the Bistro Maison just down the street. (see review). All in all I thought Nick's was and OK Italian…
Wine Snobs Paradise by soulpatch via Citysearch on 8/5/2008
My wife and I have been to Nick's on several occasions over the years. Although the menu is limited, it seems like they usually have something that is edible and tasty. The soup is very good although I have noticed that it isn't as nuanced…
Incredible food! by porque via Citysearch on 7/13/2008
Nick's has to be one of the best kept secrets in the Willamette Valley, and we were quite happy to discover it. I was a little shocked to read some of the negative reviews. I think if you go in knowing what to expect from the price fixe…
Good Italian Food /Nothing outstanding by nancylewey via Citysearch on 4/2/2008
This establishment has alway"s had a good food,but nothing oustanding.It's also very pricy for what you get. If you plan to eat here, you should plan to spend at least 2 hours.Service is at a snail"s pace, if your lucky.
Best Italian Food / Eating Experience in OR wine country by marklehmann via Citysearch on 10/15/2007
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I've traveled through the beautiful Oregon Wine Country for many years and feel blessed to have come across Nick's. I've gone several times and my latest visit was exceptional. The rumors are true that Nick's daughter Carmen (and…
Overpriced and Overrated by btm9661 via Citysearch on 10/7/2007
If you want to spend an exhorbitant amount on dinner, this is the place. The quantity of food is at best lunch size. The service was disappointing, ordering and getting the bill took over 30 minutes, way too long. The wine glasses were…
Wow by jahdee via Citysearch on 7/5/2007
I have heard rumors for years about Nick?s but was only recently able to make it in for dinner on my last trip to the Oregon wine country. All I can say is wow, the food was truly something special. Generally speaking I am often times…
Nick's has two amazing new chefs! by hkilber via Citysearch on 7/4/2007
We made the trek out to McMinnville and what a surprise. Nick recently retired and his daughter Carmen and her fiance Eric have taken over. They're fresh from cooking at Quince in San Francisco - we tried to go there when we were in San…
Authentic! A Must! Make your reservation and bring your appitite. by vestelle via Citysearch on 8/11/2006
The value of five courses for 42.00 is incredible, and you will not go home hungry. Try the Avocado with Bay Shrimp and Sauce Louis; it will blend a symphony in your mouth. In addition, don't pass on the pasta, its three layers of house…
Overrated and Server was RUDE!!! by danhughes via Citysearch on 2/26/2006
Do not patronize this establishment. This may seem quite hard, but I witnessed a young couple being treated quite unfairly over the weekend. This disgusted myself and the members at my table. We couldn't eat fast enough to leave the…
The best of the west by karasuzanne via Citysearch on 4/27/2005
After having grown up in McMinnville, lived in San Francisco and having lived in NYC for the past 5 years, Nick's is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Through my travels and the many different restaurants I've eaten at,…
one of the best by daweston via Citysearch on 11/10/2004
I've had the pleasure of dining at Nick's a number of times since their new chef, Jeremy Buck, took over in June. On my last visit, I had finger-licking-good lamb chops, perfectly cooked med-rare, with a lovely celery root puree. I also…
Poor Food by jeffhazen via Citysearch on 11/6/2004
We came to Nick's expecting to experience some exceptional food. Instead what we received was very bland and uninspiring. I got the roast duck with fig sauce and my wife got the roast lamb. I could not detect any fig in the fig…
It's OK by reverendmother via Citysearch on 9/13/2004
Having read the Citysearch member reviews and the March 2004 feature article in Saveur, we were looking forward to quite a memorable evening. We loved the melt-in-your-mouth grated pecorino cheese that welcomes you. The food is indeed good…
great food & wine match in McMinnville by ruote via Citysearch on 9/4/2004
Nick has a good thing going - and it's even better with his new chef. On my last visit, I had lamb's liver pate (first try for me, hopefully not my last), stellar minestrone, greens with goat cheese, beautiful pine nut and red pepper…
Not worth it by snowyrivergal via Citysearch on 10/6/2003
Being a 20-year McMinnville resident, I finally made it to Nick's after mixed reviews from peers. I found the food to be less than mediocre for Italian cuisine and grossly overpriced. The ambiance was typical of small town eateries, but…
Taste of the Town by mjlstocks via Citysearch on 1/22/2003
I have, too, heard all the hype about Nick's growing up around town. I finally tried it a few years ago, and I was surprised by the casual, yet elegant ambience of the place. The food was exceptional, the service was personal, and I…
So much for the hype by jasmine_xoxo via Citysearch on 8/6/2002
As a native McMinnville resident, I have lived for years with the hype of Nick's Cafe. Alas, it was all hype and no good. We spent well over $100 on a dinner that was ill-prepared and not very Italian. The fish was fishy tasting and…
