Nico's

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1. Caroline Doherty ★★★★★

   This place gets it. Great service. Great food. Great vibes. Very reasonably priced. The chef even sorted us out with a half price dessert. If you go past and think “we should give it a go” just do yourself a favour and do it. You will not be disappointed. 10/10.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Jesse C ★★★★★

   We actually got a take away so I can't comment too much about the atmosphere, however a dainty, small Italian joint is exactly where I imagine i'd be if I was somewhere in Italy. The food was fantastic, I've known the restaurant was there for 5+ years during my time at Derby Uni and last night was the first time I had ever set foot. We ordered a starter, two pastas and a pizza and I'm impressed. Will definitely be back!

   almost 4 months ago
3. Kayleigh Robinson ★★★★★

   Had the most amazing meal here. First time trying it and will definitely come back. Food was amazing, the staff were so good too. Can't recommend the place enough.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Lily Dakin ★★★★★

   My husband and I have wanted to go here for years and finally made it tonight. I really can't recommend it enough, the food was gorgeous, good portions and reasonably priced. The service was great, really friendly people and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I really can't wait to go back, wish I hadn't waited so long to visit. I had the mushroom bruschetta and bolegnaise, my husband had risotto and arrabiatta with chicken. Both had the cheesecake to finish!

   almost 6 months ago
2. Luca ★★★★★

   The best restaurant experience I have ever had. I ordered the spicy salmon with prawns on top and we had the cheesecake + vanilla ice cream + raspberry ripple ice cream for dessert. They were GENEROUS with the prawns and salmon, and it tasted amazing, with bowls and bowls of parmesan on the house. All completely fresh food, cooked in their kitchen, even the complementary limoncello. The dessert too, was spectacular — the best cheesecake I've had in my entire life (zero exaggeration), and I recommend getting it with the raspberry ripple ice cream because they work surprisingly well together. Dave is a wonderful person and gave us amazing service, he was always reachable without fail, but not overbearing either and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our meal. Excellent waiter who clearly has a passion for the restaurant, the food and drink but also funny and refreshing to talk to. The chance I would recommend it to anyone is a 10/10 and I will certainly be coming again.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Sarah Zaidi ★★★★☆

   Amazing service and nearly no wait time at all. The chef was very accommodating and made our meals halal.The waiter was incredible and helpful. Bathroom for women was stocked with feminine toiletries and super clean. The only reason I give it 4/5 is because of the food. Starter was the only good thing, Garlic Mushroom bruschetta. The pizza was undercooked and the pasta lacked flavor. The chicken in the pasta along with the noodles themselves was overcooked and the sauce was very watery. I would love to give this place another try as I'm sure it was probably an off day. Other then food, everything else was great.

   almost 2 years ago

1. mogwai ★★★★★

   I live in derby and have driven past this restaurant a million times, never been in before tonight 4/3/23. The wife and I and our 2 piglets (teenagers)were well fed, Lovely thought that the chef came out and spoke to us, a very pleasant surprise. Even gave the wife and I a free shot. Freshly made food, hot and plentiful. Would absolutely recommend.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Heather Gunn ★★★☆☆

   I had been waiting for months to get a table here; due to the small capacity of the restaurant, and the limited opening hours, it’s difficult to get a table depending on the day. Overall it a pleasant experience; the waiter was friendly and wait times were minimal. The food was okay, albeit a little bland. When you go to an Italian restaurant, you expect authenticity, and unfortunately I didn’t taste that at all. The prices are a little high for what you get; you pay the same price at more upscale restaurants. There is nothing bad about Nico’s, but there isn’t amazing about it either. Overall, decent service, average food.

   almost 3 years ago
3. H D ★★★★★

   A small and quaint Italian restaurant with large and loud flavours. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food as I don't believe many places get it right. However, Nico's absolutely nailed my two main meals. If you like Italian food and have been disappointed by some disgusting chains around Derby, give this restaurant a go. I don't think it will disappoint.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Chloe Webb ★★★★★

   Me and my boyfriend ate here after having driven past it multiple times but never went there. The restaurant is quite small and intimate, and overall very homely. Traditional Italian theme from decor to music. The waiter was friendly, and was “on it” with covid cleaning. The wine was really good value, and tasted nice. The menu is small but has everything you would want on it for an Italian (smaller menus are better as it means they cook them well!). I had the “nicos chicken pasta” and it was lovely, and we shared the garlic and cheese calazone as a side which was AMAZING! For dessert I had tiramisu which I think was the best I’ve ever had. Was Devine! I asked who made it and the chef said it was his mothers traditional recipe. Absolute knock out pudding! The restaurant has family history, and you can feel that with the food, decor and chef. The chef actually came around the tables talking to diners which I thought was a lovely touch. Can’t believe we hadn’t already been here. If your looking for a tasty, good value, authentic Italian, then 100% try here!

   almost 3 years ago

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