We have had lunch here 2 times and loved it both times. First time we each had a sandwich. The focaccia bread tasted fresh baked and was delicious. Second time I tried a dish with the homemade linguine with chicken, sundried tomatoes, and eggplant. It was fantastic. Service was great, atmosphere is casual and appealing. Will definitely try dinner and if as good as lunch I'll give it 5 stars.
(4)
Paul A.
Love this casual, family friendly place. The food is always spot on, and the service has always been very friendly.
(5)
Becca H.
Good food but we lately they can not get the to go orders right! Nothing worse getting home with your order and it's not right! TWO TIMES AND A ROW!
(1)
John G.
We've eaten there several times, at least once during each of our visits to Scottsdale. It's one of our favorite places to go. The food is excellent, the service is prompt and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. We love it; can't imagine anyone not having a great experience there.
(5)
Rick R.
Once again, the food was outstanding. The waiter must have been new as he got 2 of our 5 meals wrong. It was corrected and all else was great.
(4)
Sheri S.
We had the worst service tonight! "Happy"( the managers name) was SOOO rude. We had problem after problem all night and when we told him about it, he told us "that we were rude"??? No way to treat a customer......great way to LOSE a customer....we won't be back!
(1)
Sara K.
This place was super yummy. I loved how you could get a side of veggies instead of the pasta. Great service too.
(4)
Rob D.
Ate there twice. Which means we chose to come back. 4 of the 5 of us grew up on Italian food ( mothers are Italian) and we gave it an authentic thumbs up. We will go back again
(4)
Brian B.
Food was good, I had the chicken pancetta. I rated it down a bit because of the overall food/ambiance. I dont feel it matched the prices they charged. It was $80 for dinner & wine for 2ppl. You aren't paying for atmosphere, so I'm not sure why the up charge. I think it should have been more in the $50 range.
(3)
Angela G.
used to go to Nicks when they were on Scottsdale road and grayhawk next to Pei Wei before it closed and it was closer but i was so happy when they opened this one a few miles away... the pizza is great but i always get the chicken parmesan with the spaghetti pasta... sooooooo good!!! i get this for lunch and i can eat half of it but its good for eating later :) have been coming to this one for lunch quite a bit i just wish it was open earlier on Sundays and Saturdays for lunch.
(5)
Keith K.
Overall, a great experience. Service was exceptional, food was very well priced (especially for the area) and good. My wife and I both had pasta that was slightly undercooked (I'm Italian and very picky) but everything else was great.
(4)
Jo C.
Great Italian spot. There aren't too many reasonably priced Italian restaurants around my neighborhood. I love coming to Nick's for take-out. The food is always delicious and I'm never disappointed. You have to try the Baked Ziti... it's my personal fave., although the Fettucine Alfredo with Broccoli added is also VERY yummy.
(4)
Samantha K.
Nothing special and the owner is not too friendly.
(2)
Eric H.
Very good dinner...the Chicken Alfredo was outstanding and your always in good shape starting with a Moretti
(5)
Synia M.
Wasn't crazy about this place... got take out pizza.... great, if u like under cooked doughy pizza...no bueno!
(1)
Kimberly M.
Although we have lived in the area for almost 6 years we just this week tried Nick's. We were with a group of 8 and I was impressed that all of our dinners came out at the same time and more importantly they were all hot. The service was excellent. I ordered the pasta with marinara sauce and also tried a small slice of my husband's pizza. Both were very good. The portions are large. I could only eat about half of the pasta. We will be back.
(5)
David S.
A night out! Ciopinno with marinara. Antipasto (without any salad). Minestrone soup. Spinach salad with grilled salmon. What a spread! The decor is artsy and tasteful. The service is above average. It's a great starter to evening.
(3)
Naceem P.
The place has excellent Italian food and the portions are huge. We got one appetizer and one dish to split and a small salad and we had way too much food. If you are craving heavy Italian food this place will not disappoint. Service is excellent as well.
(5)
Kathy D.
I do not recommend this place at all. Crab ravioli tasted like ravioli in a can overdosed with sauce that was not a complement to the pasta. The parmesan used to top off the dish was the powdered kind. Just yuck.
(3)
Dean H.
Had a party of 4, got to nicks at about 7p on a Saturday. Since they don't take reservations, we knew there would be some type of a wait. A quick quote of 45 mins, we headed the bar. Good top self, good beer, good wine. I had a martini - expertly made, right water dilution. Our table was called about 15mjns later. Menu was filled with typical Italian favorites. I chose chicken Marsala, others at the table chose minestrone soup, bruschetta, linguini with puntenesca. Yumm! Great service, reasonable prices, good atmosphere. I'd go again.
(4)
Mike O.
Do you love extra mozzarella cheese? If you do, this place is exactly what you're looking for. Do you wish you could tell the pizza delivery dispatcher just how much cheese you'd really like on your pizza, but don't because they'd have to charge you for six toppings to get it right? Do you carefully separate the cheese from the pizza crust telling your companions it's the only good part anyway? Is the Mac in your home made Mac 'n Cheese just an afterthought? Are you from Wisconsin? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Nick's at Pinnacle Peak is your dream come true. Have a look at my pictures if you don't believe me. Baked ziti, barely visible under the gooey excellence of all that cheese. Chicken parm which is just an excuse as a flat object to pile on more cheese. This Nick's is sit-down style with a full bar to whet your whistle with whatever you wish. The service was a bit slow, but entertainment is provided by people picking up furniture self-serve style from the suite next door. I went for lunch so the full-south facing windows without treatments made for a bit of glare, although the extra sun made my gobs of mozzarella glisten. Yeah, baby! My companion ordered a soup and salad, and was pretty hungry after; the soup cup was small enough to be called demitasse. Not for the Hungry Man in your party. A very unique experience, one to share with your cheese-lovin' friends.
(2)
Kerstin H.
Dined here several times & have always had a good experience. Staff has mostly been accommodating of special requests (no sauce, no cheese). Food has been good. It is a bit expensive and therefore is not part of our regular dining rotation.
(4)
Sarah H.
I really like this restaurant. I order something that must be specially prepared without some ingredients and the staff is always very accommodating.
(4)
A. Lynn N.
Staff was unfriendly. Ordered the chicken and spinach tortellini and received 11 tortellini's for $16.00 that was served on a bread plate.. Asked the server if it was an appetizer size and he said no that is the full dinner. (that came with no salad/nothing) The manager came over and said the same thing, when I told him the portion was too small for $16.00 he told me to order something else and shoved a menu at me. Bad service and expensive for really small portions.
(1)
Xavier J.
I really like Nicks but every time I eat here I get cramps later on. I still go though, I think it's because their sauces are super rich and cheesy. I love the bread they bring out before the meal with olive oil. Very large pour on the happy hour martinis. My favorite dish here is the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken.
(3)
Shahin P.
As we drove up, it looked like any old strip mall joint and we weren't very excited about it from the outside. However that all changed when we walked through the door... It was a surprisingly nice decor and atmosphere. It didn't stop there, the food was great, the service was outstanding, the staff was friendly and the spot was extremely family friendly. We have an 18 month old and they looked after all of his needs and made sure he was taken care of as well as the rest of us. We ordered the fish of the day (halibut), a couple of pizzas, minestrone, the Greek salad and a chicken special that was out of this world...
(4)
Rosanna B.
With so many Italian restaurants competing with each other around north Scottsdale, you'd think each one would be trying pretty hard to get your business. This place wasn't. The food and service started out OK. The bread was good. The grilled vegetable salad was pretty good, although the zucchini could have been cooked a little more. Then the meal went downhill. First, we lost our waiter to his girlfriend and her family that came in to eat at the next table. Then our food came. My calzone was composed mostly of tasteless cheese and hardly any of the spinach, mushrooms or artichoke hearts that I added on at $1 a piece! It was bland. The side of marinara sauce was also, as was my husband's Pizza Salsa Cruda. The toppings were pretty scarce there too. I wasn't looking for a super authentic-wow-my-socks-off Italian restaurant. I was just looking for a casual sit-down close to home, not expecting too much more than Olive Garden; but this place was a total waste of money and time.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Jo Ann C.
We have had lunch here 2 times and loved it both times. First time we each had a sandwich. The focaccia bread tasted fresh baked and was delicious. Second time I tried a dish with the homemade linguine with chicken, sundried tomatoes, and eggplant. It was fantastic. Service was great, atmosphere is casual and appealing. Will definitely try dinner and if as good as lunch I'll give it 5 stars.
(4)Paul A.
Love this casual, family friendly place. The food is always spot on, and the service has always been very friendly.
(5)Becca H.
Good food but we lately they can not get the to go orders right! Nothing worse getting home with your order and it's not right! TWO TIMES AND A ROW!
(1)John G.
We've eaten there several times, at least once during each of our visits to Scottsdale. It's one of our favorite places to go. The food is excellent, the service is prompt and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. We love it; can't imagine anyone not having a great experience there.
(5)Rick R.
Once again, the food was outstanding. The waiter must have been new as he got 2 of our 5 meals wrong. It was corrected and all else was great.
(4)Sheri S.
We had the worst service tonight! "Happy"( the managers name) was SOOO rude. We had problem after problem all night and when we told him about it, he told us "that we were rude"??? No way to treat a customer......great way to LOSE a customer....we won't be back!
(1)Sara K.
This place was super yummy. I loved how you could get a side of veggies instead of the pasta. Great service too.
(4)Rob D.
Ate there twice. Which means we chose to come back. 4 of the 5 of us grew up on Italian food ( mothers are Italian) and we gave it an authentic thumbs up. We will go back again
(4)Brian B.
Food was good, I had the chicken pancetta. I rated it down a bit because of the overall food/ambiance. I dont feel it matched the prices they charged. It was $80 for dinner & wine for 2ppl. You aren't paying for atmosphere, so I'm not sure why the up charge. I think it should have been more in the $50 range.
(3)Angela G.
used to go to Nicks when they were on Scottsdale road and grayhawk next to Pei Wei before it closed and it was closer but i was so happy when they opened this one a few miles away... the pizza is great but i always get the chicken parmesan with the spaghetti pasta... sooooooo good!!! i get this for lunch and i can eat half of it but its good for eating later :) have been coming to this one for lunch quite a bit i just wish it was open earlier on Sundays and Saturdays for lunch.
(5)Keith K.
Overall, a great experience. Service was exceptional, food was very well priced (especially for the area) and good. My wife and I both had pasta that was slightly undercooked (I'm Italian and very picky) but everything else was great.
(4)Jo C.
Great Italian spot. There aren't too many reasonably priced Italian restaurants around my neighborhood. I love coming to Nick's for take-out. The food is always delicious and I'm never disappointed. You have to try the Baked Ziti... it's my personal fave., although the Fettucine Alfredo with Broccoli added is also VERY yummy.
(4)Samantha K.
Nothing special and the owner is not too friendly.
(2)Eric H.
Very good dinner...the Chicken Alfredo was outstanding and your always in good shape starting with a Moretti
(5)Synia M.
Wasn't crazy about this place... got take out pizza.... great, if u like under cooked doughy pizza...no bueno!
(1)Kimberly M.
Although we have lived in the area for almost 6 years we just this week tried Nick's. We were with a group of 8 and I was impressed that all of our dinners came out at the same time and more importantly they were all hot. The service was excellent. I ordered the pasta with marinara sauce and also tried a small slice of my husband's pizza. Both were very good. The portions are large. I could only eat about half of the pasta. We will be back.
(5)David S.
A night out! Ciopinno with marinara. Antipasto (without any salad). Minestrone soup. Spinach salad with grilled salmon. What a spread! The decor is artsy and tasteful. The service is above average. It's a great starter to evening.
(3)Naceem P.
The place has excellent Italian food and the portions are huge. We got one appetizer and one dish to split and a small salad and we had way too much food. If you are craving heavy Italian food this place will not disappoint. Service is excellent as well.
(5)Kathy D.
I do not recommend this place at all. Crab ravioli tasted like ravioli in a can overdosed with sauce that was not a complement to the pasta. The parmesan used to top off the dish was the powdered kind. Just yuck.
(3)Dean H.
Had a party of 4, got to nicks at about 7p on a Saturday. Since they don't take reservations, we knew there would be some type of a wait. A quick quote of 45 mins, we headed the bar. Good top self, good beer, good wine. I had a martini - expertly made, right water dilution. Our table was called about 15mjns later. Menu was filled with typical Italian favorites. I chose chicken Marsala, others at the table chose minestrone soup, bruschetta, linguini with puntenesca. Yumm! Great service, reasonable prices, good atmosphere. I'd go again.
(4)Mike O.
Do you love extra mozzarella cheese? If you do, this place is exactly what you're looking for. Do you wish you could tell the pizza delivery dispatcher just how much cheese you'd really like on your pizza, but don't because they'd have to charge you for six toppings to get it right? Do you carefully separate the cheese from the pizza crust telling your companions it's the only good part anyway? Is the Mac in your home made Mac 'n Cheese just an afterthought? Are you from Wisconsin? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Nick's at Pinnacle Peak is your dream come true. Have a look at my pictures if you don't believe me. Baked ziti, barely visible under the gooey excellence of all that cheese. Chicken parm which is just an excuse as a flat object to pile on more cheese. This Nick's is sit-down style with a full bar to whet your whistle with whatever you wish. The service was a bit slow, but entertainment is provided by people picking up furniture self-serve style from the suite next door. I went for lunch so the full-south facing windows without treatments made for a bit of glare, although the extra sun made my gobs of mozzarella glisten. Yeah, baby! My companion ordered a soup and salad, and was pretty hungry after; the soup cup was small enough to be called demitasse. Not for the Hungry Man in your party. A very unique experience, one to share with your cheese-lovin' friends.
(2)Kerstin H.
Dined here several times & have always had a good experience. Staff has mostly been accommodating of special requests (no sauce, no cheese). Food has been good. It is a bit expensive and therefore is not part of our regular dining rotation.
(4)Sarah H.
I really like this restaurant. I order something that must be specially prepared without some ingredients and the staff is always very accommodating.
(4)A. Lynn N.
Staff was unfriendly. Ordered the chicken and spinach tortellini and received 11 tortellini's for $16.00 that was served on a bread plate.. Asked the server if it was an appetizer size and he said no that is the full dinner. (that came with no salad/nothing) The manager came over and said the same thing, when I told him the portion was too small for $16.00 he told me to order something else and shoved a menu at me. Bad service and expensive for really small portions.
(1)Xavier J.
I really like Nicks but every time I eat here I get cramps later on. I still go though, I think it's because their sauces are super rich and cheesy. I love the bread they bring out before the meal with olive oil. Very large pour on the happy hour martinis. My favorite dish here is the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken.
(3)Shahin P.
As we drove up, it looked like any old strip mall joint and we weren't very excited about it from the outside. However that all changed when we walked through the door... It was a surprisingly nice decor and atmosphere. It didn't stop there, the food was great, the service was outstanding, the staff was friendly and the spot was extremely family friendly. We have an 18 month old and they looked after all of his needs and made sure he was taken care of as well as the rest of us. We ordered the fish of the day (halibut), a couple of pizzas, minestrone, the Greek salad and a chicken special that was out of this world...
(4)Rosanna B.
With so many Italian restaurants competing with each other around north Scottsdale, you'd think each one would be trying pretty hard to get your business. This place wasn't. The food and service started out OK. The bread was good. The grilled vegetable salad was pretty good, although the zucchini could have been cooked a little more. Then the meal went downhill. First, we lost our waiter to his girlfriend and her family that came in to eat at the next table. Then our food came. My calzone was composed mostly of tasteless cheese and hardly any of the spinach, mushrooms or artichoke hearts that I added on at $1 a piece! It was bland. The side of marinara sauce was also, as was my husband's Pizza Salsa Cruda. The toppings were pretty scarce there too. I wasn't looking for a super authentic-wow-my-socks-off Italian restaurant. I was just looking for a casual sit-down close to home, not expecting too much more than Olive Garden; but this place was a total waste of money and time.
(1)