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Nicola's Italian Wine & Faire

83/100 (1061 ratings)

Restaurants

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Alfredo

Tiramisu

Meatballs

Bolognese

Sandwiches

Lasagne

Carbonara

Shrimp

Tortellini

Tortelloni

Prosciutto

Bruschette

Pasta

Pesto

Antipasti

Salad

Paninis

Salmon

Sit down

Italian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Serves Alcohol

Takeout

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Food was great, bathrooms, tables, chairs, lighting, was atrocious. Please, please, you have a great product, time to focus on ambiance, a level..."

Jim Vocelka

"Fantastic really enjoyed the salads and the lasagna the service was prompt and receptive. Got in quickly and the food was hot and delicious and..."

Ken Havlat

"Stumbled across Nicola's while at the Old Market and looking for somewhere different to eat and I am so glad I did. I have since been back many times..."

Pam

"Delicious appetizers, pasta, and wine. Definitely need to call ahead for a reservation, especially in the winter when they lose their patio seating...."

Deb

"Went to Nicola's on Thursday night before the opera. It was our first time there. Excellent food and service. We will be back. Highly..."

Craig Daemon

"Karrie Nixon was right. Kevin was our waiter tonight. He was was very polite and full of information about the wines, foods and desserts. We were..."

MR. BILL

"Two of us went on a Saturday night in December . Made a reservation (you will need a reservation). We still had to wait about 10 minutes but that..."

Karrie Nixon

"Small, quaint restaurant. Excellent service. The food was delicious. I recommend the lasagna. My wife had the creamy pesto fettuccine with chicken...."

Steve Showalter

"Marty and Karen. Enjoyed an excellent meal at Nicola's this evening. Food is made to order, delicious and fairly priced. Our waiter was Adam who was..."

Mmorse56

"This is a small quiet little restaurant that has that Italian feel the moment you walk through the front door. The salad was excellent and was..."

Mike Baas

"Omaha's best patio dining. Nicola's is a quaint little Italian restaurant. The interior is small, but attractive. But for me, the time to eat here is..."

Captain Napkin

"My wife and I read the reviews in urban spoon and decided we would try this restaraunt. We travel extensively and this place is a must go. The..."

Pat Bautz

"Absolutely awesome. The lasagna and the spaghetti carbonara were excellent. The best we have had outside..."

Bill Hearn

"Oh yeah!. Went there with my hubby today without a reservation and we were pleasantly surprised to get serviced. We sat at the bar and received..."

Rhodafrazier.rf

"Real Italian. I had the Spinach Ravioli because I was looking for a lighter fare. All the ingredients are fresh, the sauce was fabulous. The best I..."

Gary

"Excellent Food & Service. Last night my friend and I went out to dinner. She said the food was good and I should try it. It was a small little place..."

TRSmith

"Spicy Meatball. I had the Penne al Ragu with a spicy meatball. The salad was light and good. The meatball and pasta were rather good. Service was..."

KamiMoon

"My husband and I had such a wonderful experience at Nicolas! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was quaint and the service was kind and..."

Lucie

"This charming little place never disappoints. Thoughtful dishes prepared with TLC. Cozy european-style atmosphere with a great..."

DandD W.

"Gustatory. Delightful, intimate, good menu, and attentive..."

Obpomni

"The tiramisu is out of this world! It is big enough to share, but you won't want..."

Lauren Eats Everything

"Pleasant surprise. Fabulous food and service without the pretentious atmosphere. Would gladly go back on our next visit to..."

SusieQ

"Service was slow. But we were late diners. Incredible food. We had Soup and salad, antipasto, lobster ravioli, And portabello ravioli with meatballs...."

CarolynP

"Superb. The five Old Market restaurants we tried while in Omaha were all very good, but this was the best. The food was truly incredible. The service..."

Woody

"Cannot say enough good things. Our service was great, the atmosphere was nice, prices were more than reasonable and food was excellent. My boyfriend..."

KT22

"So delicious! Tortellini with ragu sauce was homemade and absolutely wonderful! Will definitely be going..."

Kristen Springer

"Manga!. With a menu full of stuffed pastas , your best choice would be the Spaghetti Bolognese. A hearty portion and full of..."

NettieCole

"Everything tasted so fresh and authentic! I was very impressed. My hubby and I were on a date and ate on the patio, it is so charming and..."

Sara Williams

"An Old Market Gem. My first visit to Nicola's featured prompt service and delicious, not too heavy Italian fare. At this time of year, outdoor..."

Topcat

"YUM. I've eaten here several times and it's fast becoming my favorite little Italian place! Every time I come I'm always torn the menu has so many..."

Nomzilla

"Great food at a very reasonable price. Friendly service. Neat outdoor patio. Lunch specials are..."

Vince

"This is by far the most authentic italian in the city! Ive been to every pop spot intown. I have lived in italian neighborhoods for much of my life..."

MickeyIrish

"As you might surmise, Nicola's is an Italian restaurant, and one more in the vein of American-Italian than Rustico-Italian (beans bread beans and..."

Jack Jackson

"Such a nice place. Love the patio. The service is great and everyone working here is so friendly. The food….oh so so good. Raviolis are so well..."

Kelsi Elizabeth

"I have gone to Nicola’s every week for the past two years. The food is consistently amazing! I have never had anything on the menu that I didn’t..."

Dalton Clark

"We enjoyed our quite Tuesday evening dinner. Despite it being Tuesday Nicolas was still pleasantly busy. This is a small family owned business, so..."

Cathryn Ramon

"Went to dinner with a friend, this is one of her favorite places to dine. The establishment offers inside and patio dining. We opted to eat outside..."

Felecia McDougald

"A wonderful "scratch kitchen" meal. A group loved the red and white sauces. But for me, the meatballs are the game changer! They are the best!..."

Curtis Maschman

"My first time here. The service and food were great. The outdoor patio looks awesome but it wasn't open when I visited. Great looking menu with yummy..."

Shawn Cumpston

"Absolutely fantastic in all aspects! Service, food and wine. I can not emphasize enough how great this place is! Totally lucky gem that we walked by..."

Kelli Samson

"Pro tip: Make sure you get reservations for this place on the weekend because it gets packed very very quickly. This restaurant makes everything from..."

Wai Chan

"Hear me. A “must try” spot if you are anywhere in the Omaha area….and even if you’re not! We could not wait for dinner the next day to..."

Shelly Murphy

"Yum. Yum. Yum. Three total Yums! Food: covered that already. The people: friendly and fast! The space: quaint, relaxed, nice and energetic but not..."

MtZ Reviewz

"This well-loved Omaha establishment has been at the top of my list for quite some time and we finally got the experience it Friday night. They..."

Morgan R.

"Absolutely Delish. Went specifically for the Bolognese. Have yet to have a restaurant that even came close to my own recipe. I was very impressed...."

Cathy Ross

"Nicola's is absolutely fantastic. They catered my company's holiday party, and the food was absolutely delicious. The owner Nicola was lovely to work..."

Sami Edens

"This adorable little hole-in-the-wall is a must-visit restaurant in Omaha. The food is amazing; the pasta is as rich and flavorful as what I ate in..."

Tiffany Stoiber

"Handmade to order and one of the best patios in town. Nicola’s Italian is a true gem. As long as you are patient with getting seated, you won’t..."

Joseph Kenney

"Decided to try out this restaurant to celebrate our five year anniversary and we were very happy we did. It’s somewhere between fancy and casual,..."

Kylee

"Perfect pasta! It is so worth it. This is the second time I've eaten here and I will definitely be going back. It was recommended by a local...."

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