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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 |
Authentic! A Must! Make your reservation and bring your appitite. – 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 made noodles, married with dungeness crab, mushrooms and bechamel is the perfect way to prepare for your entree. With several pages of local wines to choose from, you will be able to pair the perfect Pinot Noir or Import with... read more
A wine-country favorite for more than two decades. – 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 Italian family favorites with fresh Northwest ingredients. Fresh pesto livens up the minestrone soup and double-cut lamb chops are grilled crispy outside and tender inside. Celery-tomato ragout turns ordinary chicken into a tasty memory, and ginger-gril... read more
Overrated and Server was RUDE!!! – 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 premises. Did not enjoy this situation and EXTREMELY disappointed in what was suppose to be a well established dining restaurant. I don't care how "good" the food is, poor service constitutes a great percentage of a positive dining experience.
The best of the west – 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, some of extraordinary price and distinction, I've always compared them to Nick's and they've failed miserably. On a recent trip home I was lucky enough to get to realize the new chef's genius, which has only strengthened my opinion. There is a feeling about Nick's that y... read more
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 enjoyed the stuffed fried olives - one of the most unique and tasty appetizers I've ever had. My wife had the tenderloin and said it was one of the best steaks she's ever had. I'm not quite sure why another reviewer is referring to Chef Buck's age - I've spoken with him twice and he is obviou... read more
Poor Food – 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 sauce--how do you hide fig?! There wasn't any sauce to speak of. Instead the duck sat in a watery fluid. The meat tasted boiled and flavorless. We are used to Japanese-style subtlety in flavoring, but there was no sublety or flavor. The cook looked to be about 19 years-old. I've never spen... read more
It's OK – 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 but not spectacular. It's true the minestrone and lasagna are very good. The decor is underwhelming. The server was very helpful-when she thought to come back to our table. Wines by the glass were not particularly spectacular either. The overall experience was as good as can be e... read more
great food & wine match in McMinnville – 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 lasagne, and melt-in-your-mouth Carlton beef tenderloin with black truffle butter sauce with very fresh veggies and potatoes. All that for $44? The salmon and duck offerings cost even less. Another $5 got me a lovely peach semifreddo. Did I mention the wi... read more
Not worth it – 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 nothing special. I'd much rather drive another 5 miles and eat at Joel Palmer House or the Golden Valley Brew Pub than waste more money at Nicks.
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How is Nick’s Italian Cafe rated?
Nick’s Italian Cafe has a 4.3 star rating with 366 reviews.
When is Nick’s Italian Cafe open?
Nick’s Italian Cafe is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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