Uncle Nicky's is a neighborhood Italian restaurant on South Lamar, drawing on Northern Italian cooking for a menu of handmade focaccia, pastas, sandwiches, and antipasti. The kitchen aims for simple food meant to bring people together, and the space is set up to work for a quick bite or a longer dinner with friends.
The bar leans into aperitivo culture, with negronis and spritzes anchoring the drink list alongside wine and beer. Regulars point to the sandwiches and meatballs as standouts, and repeat customers and attentive service have become part of the restaurant's reputation in the neighborhood.
The bar leans into aperitivo culture, with negronis and spritzes anchoring the drink list alongside wine and beer. Regulars point to the sandwiches and meatballs as standouts, and repeat customers and attentive service have become part of the restaurant's reputation in the neighborhood.