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Nick’s Italian Cafe
- Italian
- McMinnville, OR
About this business
Serving the Willamette Valley since 1977. A favorite among the locals and visitors from abroad. Nick's Italian Cafe serves traditional fare passed down generations, as well as original dishes, created by our Chef. Trained in classic Italian cuisine in Italy, Eric Ferguson & Carmen Peirano strive to make every plate a special and unique experience.
Location details
521 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Really good food – 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) You cant get a better meal (or lunch) anywhere. Great wine list, entrees are terrific. The ministrone soup is absolutely first rate. All in all--food service and ambiance you just cant do better.
Good, but not exceptional fare. – 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 place. The ambience was such as might be found in an Italian community in a large east coast city. I really liked the excellent minestrone. Although my pasta was good, it didn't knock me over. My wife had a sausage lasagna that contained no pasta at all. Mayb... read more
Wine Snobs Paradise – 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 as it used to be lately. The service is very slow.... and if you don't drink wine they look at you like you're a moron. The owner seems to have kind of a cliquish group of people he seems to cater too, like wine barons and people with money, so if you aren't in that g... read more
Incredible food! – 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 menu, then you will be very pleased. The restaurant itelf is very understated, but comfortable. Our waitress was not only very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, but she was fun and funny, and also very attentive. We had exemplarary service. We had the five course ... read more
Good Italian Food /Nothing outstanding – 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 – 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 fiance Eric) have taken over the operations and are delivering mouthwatering food in cleverly designed dishes. The appetizers of "frito" vegetabels were a delightful surprise, and my girlfriends plate of homemade meats were truly fun. The mi... read more
Overpriced and Overrated – 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 1/2 filled, so if you want to spend $9-14 on a glass of wine, you're better off buying a bottle. Roast lamb was $26 for a small lunch size plate with a few pieces, very disappointing. I would highly recommend the Olive Garden or Romano's before I would ever send peop... read more
Wow – 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 disappointed with what is considered to be great food in the Portland area, just a bit spoiled from living in San Francisco for the past 10 years and working in the wine industry. But Nick?s lives up to the hype. The new Chefs, Carmen and Eric, have recently come up from SF?s Quince, one ... read more
Nick's has two amazing new chefs! – 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 Francisco but couldn't get reservations. And they also recently spent 6 months cooking in Italy, to prepare them for taking over Nick's. Nick's still has the 5 course $45 set price menu, but Carmen and Eric have changed it up a lot. We had a gorgonzola sfor... read more
Frequently asked questions about Nick’s Italian Cafe
How is Nick’s Italian Cafe rated?
Nick’s Italian Cafe has a 4.3 star rating with 363 reviews.
When is Nick’s Italian Cafe open?
Nick’s Italian Cafe is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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