Nick's Ristorante in Huntsville

Truely one of the top tier places to eat in Huntsville. This is the kind of place you go for a very special occasion. The food is amazing, your server is so well informed and attentive, and the dark ambiance is wonderful. There is one very important thing to mention. This place is very close to the golf course, and there is clearly an aristocratic crowd of regulars. What this can feel like at times is moments where regular patrons get priority treatment. Im all for making your return customers feel at home, but if the goal is to promote the place and invite new customers, it shouldnt feel like its a privilege to eat there. Its a small gripe, but one people should be aware of. Everyone is very friendly, but stuffy too.

The smell of cigars was overwhelming and our salad that was ordered came out incorrectly and our steak was sent out rare when we asked for medium cooked. The time to serve us was dragged out which made us want to just leave without receiving a corrected meal as it took close to an hour and a half to receive the original meal. I would not recommend this location to anyone as this was our first and last time.

Fantastic!! So yummy and friendly service!!

Call this restaurant last year for a reservation and they mis-handled the reservation. I was not offended, any compensation for the inconvenience.

Food was great. We had the porterhouse for two.

We had been seated 30 mins before our service ever took our drink order. Other than have to wait unattended for the first 30 minutes. Everything else from the service to the food was very good. Food

Great service, great food, locally owned.

Great atmosphere and friendly service.

Drove 14 hours today to be able to experience Nick s for the first time ever. It was worth every mile! I had lamb appetizer and lamb entrée. They were both beyond delicious. Best lamb Ive had since moving here from Australia (20+ years ago). Great service and amazing food. The Bombe Alaska was the perfect finale for our dinner.

Our server overheard someone at our table mentioning not having tried a dish before and proactively got the dish for them to try. Incredible service and just as delicious food!

Everything was wonderful. Had a great night with friends

Great dining experience!

One star is a stretch regarding atmosphere and quality of food service earned a few more stars due to attentiveness. Explore Mazzaras instead!

We tried Nicks for the first time this past Saturday, celebrating my 55th birthday. We had a marvelous time with absolutely first rate service and cuisine. Every detail of our dinner was exquisite, I could not ask for more. We will definitely return!

My wife and I are foodies and have been to almost every restaurant in Huntsville. We were excited to have a date night dinner at Nicks since we hadn t tried it. The food was good, service was decent, but the key thing that stuck out here is that the quality of the food wasn t worth the price. The pricing was in line with other fine dining such as Cotton Row, but the quality wasn t nearly as good. In reading some other reviews after the fact, we re not the only ones with this opinion. These are once a year anniversary meal kind of prices, but not once a year fantastic food. Don t get me wrong, the food was good, it just wasn t worth the price we paid. For instance, I had the filet ordered medium temperature and it was most certainly medium well to well done. I didn t complain as we had waited for approximately 30 mins for the food and I didn t want to have to wait again. The flavor of the steak was pretty good, but for a $50 steak, the temperature should be correct and honestly the flavor shouldn t be pretty good it should be fantastic (just my opinion). The service was subpar for what a fine dining establishment should be. We probably talked to our server 3 times the whole time we were there, and after we received our food he did not check on us or ask how the temperature of my steak was. When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy and we chalked up the iffy service to that, until the restaurant cleared out almost entirely and the service didn t change. However, the hostess who greeted and seated us was fantastic, very cordial and nice. TLDR: food is pretty good, but not worth the price. If we re spending this kind of money on a meal, there are better places for it.

Great meal! Great service!

We used to live much closer, but even now we both agree the service, food, wine and ambiance are worth the drive. Love this beautiful, charming, neighborhood treasure.!

Fantastic steak in a great atmosphere! Definitely recommend!

Lovely place. My lady and I just had a dinner there for our anniversary. The happy card signed by the staff was a sweet touch. The duck and veil picata were very good.

This place is a little out of the of the way from the center of the city but it is so worth it. The place is beautiful and the food was better. Leah was a wonderful server we got everything we asked for quickly and correctly. It was a perfect place for an anniversary dinner.

In from Montgomery for my birthday, and we were able to get a last minute reservation and the atmosphere was great. Service was very slow and unresponsive. The food was outstanding, and was looking forward to stepping next door for cigar and drinks, when we finish dinner, walked in to the bar at 9:20..and the bartender was about as rude as he could be, I asked for a drink and he said it was last call...the website says the bar is open til whenever...when I pressed on he became more rude, Great restaurant, but might be time to have a conversation with some of your staff members.

I got the Beef Wellington . The make it several times a year and its my favorite type of beef.

This is a cigar bar with a dining area, but the entrance to the cigar area is through the non smoking dining area. It was ok until people started going in and out of the cigar area. It really started messing with my asthma. The food was ok. I had the ribeye and it had a lot of fat on it. The room is too small for someone to play a saxophone but they did.

Prime rib and salmon were excellent..2 of the drinks were good. 2 not so much. The lamb lollipops were great as well. The servers were all very friendly and down too earth. Cant wait to go back

My favorite place for a steak. Great staff. Thanks. Food

I brought two friends here and had a great time. We had lamb, filet, lobster tail, crab leg, and scallops. Everything was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly, the waiter recommended a beautiful bottle of wine, and the stuffed meatball was an excellent app. The food/drinks came out kind of slow, but it was well worth the wait.

19 years and older only. This is an elegant restaurant with fine dining. The best steaks you ve ever had! An awesome hole in the wall place that is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Reservations only! So call a couple days ahead to save a spot for you and your special date.

Anniversary dinner! Great staff, great food, and great atmosphere.

Pretty good filet and risotto. Nothing that knocked my socks off even after I was on my second old fashioned

Absolutley wonderful as always! The service is outstanding. The food is too die for! Plus, theres a new hostess whos pretty incredible!! Its difficult to get in sometimes, but its always worth the wait!

Added to My Most Favorite Place to eat!! DEVINE!!

Nicks is absolutely our go to place for an amazing dinner. Weve been going for years now and not once have we had a bad dining experience. The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. Tom is usually there and is always so kind and welcoming when you come in. Weve recently discovered we really enjoy the smoking side of the restaurant and will be booking for that side more often.

What an absolutely wonderful experiences. We went for an aniversary dinner and this place provides the most authentic italian experience that would make italy proud. All the food is so delicious and prepared fresh! I highly recommend the duck albicocca and the new york strip. They make their own gravy and the sauce on both dishes are to die for!

My favorite special date night place with my guy! The food is amazing and the service is pretty wonderful!

Always fresh ingredients prepared with a high level of skill and care. Top tier service. Classy atmosphere without being cold, formal, and stuffy. All this every single time. IMO, the best restaurant in town.

My reservation was written down on the wrong day. Only the second date night my wife and I have had in 2 years. We got a babysitter and drove 45 mins to be told we booked the wrong day because the person that writes the reservation down always repeats it back . Maybe text or email confirmation of reservations would be beneficial. Either way it s an honest mistake but the 1 star is for no accountability and essentially placing all blame on the customer.

Well, Chef Joey has done it again. The special tonight was sautéed Trigger fish with Roasted sweet pepper confit. Served over fettuccine with spinach. Absolutely amazing! What this guy can do with food, no less than brilliant! And the service is the best in the state! The servers always go out of their way to make every guest completely satisfied. I dont know why we go anywhere else.

Wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was perfect for a romantic night. My husband and I shared everything except our salads. Everything, and I mean everything was delicious and well executed. We had shrimp cocktail, lamb lollipops, the porterhouse with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The only critique would be on service to be sure to identify sauces to the guest and bring serving spoon with shared dishes. Overall fantastic 5 fine dining!

Very nice. Intimate dining experience. Attention to every detail.

We have eaten here 6 times. Service is always prompt. However, the food (for the price charged) is mediocre. If Im paying $35 for a plate of pasta, I expect it to be amazing. Each time we have dined, someone in our party orders a steak. Have yet to get one cooked properly. They either over or under cook it. One person ordered steak tips and mushrooms from the lounge menu. The item was barely warm. Filets ordered were way undercooked (ordered med rare, should be warm pink, center was cold). Even after sending it back, it still came out undercooked, but the outside was almost black. Side items ordered with meals came out wrong. Unless you order from the lounge menu, you will not get out of here for less than $100 for 2ppl (2 drinks, 1 appetizer, and 2 meals). Try it, see what you think. Maybe your experience will be better than ours. I know others who love it. For us, we have given them 6 opportunities, and mistakes were made every time. We probably wont go back.

This is one of the worst restaurants I have ever eaten at in my whole life, absolutely terrible dining experience, incredibly over priced, poor/slow service and below average food. You can get better food and service for less than half the price at Olive Garden and that place sucks.

Highly recommend A bit pricey but worth it. Food

Naturally I referred to Reddit for the best steak in Huntsville and every thread had the same response: Nicks. Skeptical because it was almost too on the nose for reviews but to my welcome surprise, it was indeed a fantastic ribeye. The salmon was on point as well. And despite only having one server, Roger, the service was spectacular and we will be coming back. And asking for Roger. Nicks is doing the Lords work.

Outstanding Newlywed date night . Staff was great . Roger was a very pleasant and attentive waiter . Owner Tom personally visits your table. Great Steak ! Highly recommend

Very unsuspecting place. I found it on the internet. Drove an hour and twenty minutes to get there, just to find it in a small strip mall. Given we had made the drive we decided to give it a chance. The service is amazing. Reservations are a must, so plan accordingly. The ventilation is on point for the cigar lounge. I cant say enough how great of a place it is. The last time we were there, the live music was very good.

Summary: Mediocre food, below average ambiance, price is not justified. I normally would not rate a restaurant after just one disappointing experience unless serious mistakes were made, but the hype and $168 bill for an appetizer, two chicken and vegetarian entrees, two glasses of wine, and tax and tip and a $4.95 convenience fee that was never explained, has me still disappointed days later. Ambiance: Upon entry one is greeted by the strong smell of nicotine. The drop ceiling panels are spray painted black, and the lighting is not inviting: a random mixture of warm yellow bulbs and colder white track lighting means there is glare on the laminated menus and foreheads are shiny. The restaurant is small, and most seats are uncomfortably close to the entry door or the open kitchen door, r have your back against a wine glass cabinet. Everything is dated and it seemed smoking is allowed behind a curtain separating two halves of the property. Based on ambiance alone I would not visit again. The food did not align with the price. The compliemary bread was lackluster and served with butter but no olive oil. The wine selection by the glass had many budget choices but if youre looking for a even a slightly nicer choice it will have to be by the bottle (for example, even the rather pedestrian La Crema Pinot Noir - Sonoma Coast was by the bottle only). Surprisingly, Italian wines did not warrant their own section but instead were interspersed in the Other Reds category alongside Zinfandels and Rioja. The entrees were the real let down, especially given the hype assigned to this restaurant. The Chicken Picatta was average, the broccoli tasted of butter and lemon in the way you might expect from a more humble restaurant; the Egg Plant Parmesan was thick and heavy and lacked any character, so too was the risotto. We skipped desert, not wanting to extend our experience. Service: polite and professional, but on the slow side. Many people around town have cited Nicks as the best Italian restaurant, or maybe even the best food in Huntsville, but I just didnt see it. For Italian Id rather eat at Mazzaras; or if you just want fine dining Purveyor or Cotton Row are both tastier, more modern in cuisine and decor, and better justifying their asking prices. Parking: Free parking in strip mall parking lot.

Best restaurant in town! If you havent been, go. Appetizers, steaks, and sides are fantastic.

Best steak in Alabama, and thats what you need to order.

Really great experience!

It is always a great experience for any occasion at Nicks.

We were very excited to go to Nicks after reading the reviews and seeing them boast about the cut of steak they serve. The service was great, but the food was mediocre. We both asked for medium cooked steak. My ribeye was medium well to well done. My wifes filet was medium rare to rare. I would say a third of my ribeye was cartilidge that was unedible. The big shock was when a sauce was served with my ribeye, the sauce was terrible. Also my parmesan risotto was crunchy and had a funky cheese taste. We dont recommend anyone going here and spending the money that they charge.

Always an experience

It would get 10 stars if you didnt get smoke smell from the bar, I am allergic or Id go there a lot more.

Wonderful evening from start to finish! Ahi tuna appetizer was off the hook! Spagetti with meatballs and Steak tips did NOT disappoint. Service was exceptional too! We will definitely be back!

Excellent service, atmosphere, drinks and food!

Had the most wonderful Garlic Parmesan wings that I ve had in a long time. The salad bar was well stocked. Sweet tea was on point and to top it all off the owner was a genuinely nice guy! Will be back as often as possible.

The food was wonderful but I was hoping that the steak would blow my mind. Several people told me it was the spot for the best steak in Huntsville, and mine wasn t that at all. Everything else really impressed me! I would go back just to try something else.

The food was very good. Probably some of the best steak youll ever pay for, but not as good as what we make at home. I didnt care for the cigarette smell from the bar area, and the service wasnt great. Our server was pretty awkward, and the refills were slow. Wine was just OK.

Great food and great service!

Quality. Quality. Quality. A fine fine set of employees! A++ Food

Its a trip back to 90s luxury. Yes the food is good to great considering the fish, being a long way from the coast, was near excellent with some island-ish accompaniments. I think they are known for steak, which was also excellent. They had great Halloween decor. Smells like cigars from the adjoining bar, under the same name. If the cigar smell doesnt bother you, its worth a trip. Go early because parking was terrible, circling for half-hour to get an unmarked parking spot

The food is usually good but that night it was not.

I had my birthday dinner here and it was amazing. The staff was lovely, drinks were delicious and my food was absolutely delicious! Can not wait to go again!!

My husband and I come here for our anniversary every year and this place is fantastic! The food and drinks are incredible! Best restaurant in Huntsville.

The best of the best of the best. The vibe and the feel of this restaurant is what you would expect of a locally owned fine dining establishment. Only its more. The relaxed bar area has you waiting on Norm to walk in at any moment. The dining room experience was that of a high end country club yet with personality. Even the dishwasher seemed to have received some kind of formal training with respect to hospitality. These folks pay attention to every detail so you dont have to! Wonderful amazing delicious comfortable. Amazing spot. BELLISSIMO!

Very beautiful inside and very clean. Then it went downhill. we entered through the bar area, the bartender asked if he could help us, and we told hm we had reservations. Then he questioned us, Here, Are you sure you have reservations here? Yes, we do, him OK was it smoking or non-smoking? Non we think, Then go through that door. we were seated for almost 15 minutes until our waiter finally showed up, we ordered drinks and then waited another 15 minutes to get them. we ordered as soon as he put our drinks down, so we didnt have to wait longer. After another 15-20 minutes he brought us out salads and one lobster bisque. The bisque was horrible, couldnt eat it. Tasted like creamy tomato soup. so, then we waited for our meal. it came out finally after a half dozen other tables were served, we were the first one in the dining room. I had the Chicken parmesan and garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken was very good, the potatoes had so much garlic in them that no one could eat it. even one of my companions tried it and had to agree. During the meal the same companion asked one waiter three times for some cheese for her pasta, and he flat out ignored her or pretended to not hear her. asked another and he said OK and then left, never came back with anything. Asked the other one and he said, For What? she My pasta him You mean cheddar? I said No Parmesan he left and when he came back. he just put it on the table rudely and turned around and left. I would say it was overpriced dog food but I wouldnt feed it to a dog i didnt even like. Will not go back.

Food is phenomenal. Best steaks in Huntsville and its not close. Service was great. Apps, sides, drinks and dessert were great. Their prices are very reasonable for what you get. My only knock is the smoke smell that inevitably seeps over from the bar.

Great people. Consistently great food

I live this place! The food is delicious, and service is impeccable.

We really like this place, the food is just fantastic, my family have a really great time

Surprising find in a rural strip mall. Expensive, but a great experience.

Great appetizers, steaks, and Italian cuisine. I love the atmosphere here.

Always a delicious meal. Love the atmosphere. We enjoy every visit.

First time there, my husband and I were impressed with the food, my husband had the new York strip was made to his liking, so much flavor, I had the beef stragonoff, which I recommend it had big pieces of beef the cream sauce had a lot of flavor delicious. Our experience from entering into the restaurant was welcoming the place is cozy and our waiter Keith was Awesome and very knowledgeable on the food. We are definitely going back it you havent tried this place than you should you wont be disappointed

Excellent food and staff great for special occasions

Always wonderful! The food, service, everything.

Good food and good service nice people

From the bread to the wine to the steak and lobster to the salmon, everything was excellent. Atmosphere is classy and the service was great. We look forward to visiting again soon!

It was our first visit to Nicks, only regret is not going to this restaurant sooner! Absolutely amazing! Wife and I both had steak - Filet and Ribeye. These were no small steaks either. Keith provided excellent service throughout the dinner. The tiramisu was outstanding. We will definitely put this place on our frequent dining list!

We also made reservations but if smoking is something that will ruin your experience like it does ours then stay away. We personally were very excited to try it but we re taking back by the overwhelming smoke smell which caused us to cancel our reservations. So as I would of liked to reviewed the food we never made past 5 mins at our table

The best fine dinning in Alabama!

We love Nicks and Roger! Our favorite restaurant for sure. I usually get steak, but it is an Italian restaurant, so I got eggplant parmesan and it was great. Tom knows how to cook!

The staff were all very kind, personable, and attentive. The menu had lots of unique menu options that you don t see very often at other restaurants. Many of the entrees come with a salad. Most restaurants will just give you a choice between a Caesar salad or a garden salad but at Nick s you can choose any of their menu salad options to accompany your entree without an additional charge. The reason why I can t give it an five star review is that the dining room did have a smokiness coming in from the cigar bar. You also have to walk through the cigar bar to use the restroom. This may be a problem for those with asthma. I would like to end this review on a positive note because this was truly the best steak I have ever had. At also want to add how fabulous our waiter, Joey, was. He was the only waiter and he attended each table with such grace and skill.

This place is incredible. I took my gf here for our 4 year anniversary Saturday night. We could not have asked for a better experience. The vibes are awesome, food is delicious, service top notch. Fine dining at it s absolutely best!!! We will definitely be back!!! Thanks for the brownie points Nick s!!!

The Ahi tuna is fantastic. Filet was delicious. Medium rare

Attempted to eat here. Unfortunately, the place smells like a dirty ashtray. It hits you hard the moment you walk through the nonsmoking entrance. Couldnt stay.

Couldnt have asked for a better 1st anniversary dinner. Joey was our waiter and was great. You definitely get your moneys worth here. For a very special occasion, go see Nick. He will NOT disappoint. Cant wait to go back!

My wife and I recently went to Nicks for the first time and had a wonderful experience. Our server, Joey, was great and provided excellent customer service. Plus he had great recommendations. Highly recommend this place!

Excellent service and food. Was refreshing to have such experienced waiters and cozy atmosphere. Remember only 19 year olds or older allowed! Top notch with a top notch price to match...but worth it.

Very friendly staff and knowledgeable waiter. Went the day before mothers day and each female received a rose, which was a nice touch.

The food is fantastic, the service attentive and friendly, and the desserts are divine. As an added bonus, live music performances. My first visit happened to be the night Dave McConnell performed Sinatra. If I could give this experience more than 5 stars I would.

My husband asked me to find a decent steak restaurant for myself and our sons birthday back in February. Our son was visiting and it was a perfect opportunity to celebrate and experience a finer dining establishment in our new city. I had heard from a couple of folks to try Nicks for the best steaks. After looking at their website I knew that we were going to a restaurant that has a smoking section and a none smoking section. What I didn t know was that they don t have a separate ventilation for the two sides, there isn t a clean sealed off door, because the two sides share bathrooms and drinks are prepared in the smoking side. Soon as we opened the door to go inside the none smoking section , the tobacco smoke is strong and heavy. This is in the lobby areas where very one hangs their coats.. it s even worse once inside the second set of doors. Once inside, we were greeted by the hostess who confirmed we were in the none smoking section. The smoke was so bad, I was already to leave and head on down the road to any burger joint. We decided to go head and have dinner there as it was now 7:45 and we didn t know of any other nice places to try at the moment. We all ordered the same meal ribeye steaks, salad and baked potato. The salads were good, but small. The steaks came out luke warm, and over cooked. I had in my mind a hot sizzling steak not! The potatoes had obviously been cooked earlier in the afternoon, they were turning brown from sitting and again, not hot as all. The butter was still sitting in the potatoes unmelted. Overall, I can t recommend this place, unless you are a smoker. The place is a dive for smokers and drinkers. The food quality is terrible and the high price did not match the quality.

We celebrated our 15th anniversary at Nicks last night and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Honestly I cannot believe we have never been here. The building is unassuming but that stops at the door. From the moment we walked inside you could tell that this restaurant was unlike others. It was dimly lit, dark, rich wood decor that gave us the feeling of being in a old Chicago steak restaurant. Our server, Keith was top notch and gave us glorious recommendations and every one was spot on. My steak (filet mignon) was cooked perfectly as well as the scallops. My husband had the bone-in ribeye and it was perfect and flavorful. We also saved room for dessert and had the chocolate creme brulee and tiramisu. Again, it was like heaven. At no time did we feel rushed and we had adequate time between all of our courses to enjoy conversation. My only somewhat complaint would be that if you are sensitive to smoke, please request to be seated as far away from the cigar room door as possible. We did not know this and were right beside it and there is a strong smoke smell in that area. I am super sensitive but we didnt say anything about moving. I just noted it for next time. Other than that minor thing, I cannot say enough good things about the food, service and our experience. It was fantastic.

Entertainment, gourmet food and fabulous cocktails....what more could ask for?

Service was on point and the food was beyond delicious!

Great dishes, not cheap but very worthwhile.

Amazing cant go wrong !

Best steak and drinks in town

You know when you go to a place where everything exceeds expectations? How happy does that make you? Well Nicks is a little gem that will make you so happy.

Celebrated my anniversary here and was glad we did. I love they acknowledged our anniversary. Even though you put anniversary on the reservation most restaurants wont acknowledge it, we actually got a card service was excellent. Food was excellent, drinks were good to. Was a little disappointed not to have a cocktail menu, but the amaretto sour I had was excellent. Was also nice to get pasta as a side, this gave me the meal of wanted, filet mignon and linguine in Alfredo. Definitely come back when Im in Huntsville again

Incredible food and service, always an amazing experience.

Every visit has been perfection!! Both the food and service are excellent. Best steak in town and desserts are divine!!

I love Nicks. Im sure thats what everyone says, but thats for a good reason. The food and service are amazing. The atmosphere is intimate and calm. No children distracting the diners. This place is just plain awesome for a nice date night with that special something or a cigar party over in the lounge with friends. Try em out if you havent.

Extraordinary! Looked to have a good steak meal in Huntsville on a Saturday night. Everything we checked in the way of higher-end dining was booked. Ran across Nicks under 10 best in Huntsville. It absolutely was in the top 3 potential. Very happy to find this place! Wife had the Flank Steak and I had the bone in Ribeye. Both were awesome. Zero regrets... Ive seen several mentions of the smoke from the cigar bar. Wife is sensitive to this and she wasnt bothered at all. Also had a Sinatra style singer and the volume of the music wasnt overpowering at all. It was perfect and he was quite deft at the art. STRONGLY RECOMMEND this place!

Absolutely loved it! Full of charm, excellent food and beverages! Add in the excellent service and the ambience it was the total package! We will be going back.

The best steak in Huntsville. Period. The food is fantastic, the service is impeccable. The atmosphere is very cozy. Youll pay for the ambiance, but well worth it. Go, enjoy. Thank you Keith.

First time to Nick s and will certainly not be my last. The Veal Parmesan was excellent and the Crab Cakes even better. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu. The wine list surprisingly full you surely find something to satisfy your taste! Thanks Nick! See you again soon!

Birthday dinner w/the Mister. Filet was superb I m from Omaha so I know what I m talking about . Risotto is one of my fav foods, & it was delicious. Service was impeccable, & we feel blessed to have such a lovely restaurant in our area.

This is the restaurant we go to for celebrations. They have the absolute best filet mignon. Get it every time. Love the crab cakes too. The service is great, food is great, nice wine selection. Usually choose bread pudding for dessert. Yum!

Very disappointing! It took forever to get our food and the restaurant was not busy. My veal was tough. The waiter was pompous. Overpriced!

I recently visited Nicks Ristorante for a small business meeting and their location was chosen since they are a fellow Tradebank of Huntsville Member with a great reputation. This was the first time Ive eaten at Nicks Ristorante but I will say that I was highly impressed. It is more of a fine dining experience than casual, although casual wear is acceptable. I had the Ribeye with grilled asparagus; the steak was cooked to perfection (medium) and one of the most tender ribeye steaks Ive ever had. Our waiter, Roger, was excellent; very attentive and made certain we were well taken care of, he is a real professional & true asset to the Nicks staff. After dinner, I was stuffed but couldnt turn down the intriguing Baked Alaska. The dessert was great as well, and the flaming ice cream on the table added to an overall great experience. I would highly recommend this establishment for very small, private business meeting (more 1 on 1 than group size), but especially for a nice evening out when you feel like dressing up a bit for something nice, special occasions with the spouse or small group of friends, etc.

Overpriced and loud.

We had 4 dinners they were all bad,and very pricey.will never go back

We arrived at 6:30pm and our food didn t arrive until 8:30, the restaurant closes at 9pm and we had somewhere to be so we had to get our food to go. It wasn t worth the wait to be honest.

The Filet Mignon had great flavor and was cooked very well. Service was great. Space is a little tight in the dining room...the bar was definitely more roomy, but smoky.

Amazing food and service at this restaurant. I loved that it is an adults only establishment for an elegant date night. The server was very friendly and helpful and included many personal touches to celebrate our visit. Downside, shares an internal door to the neighboring cigar lounge and you can definitely smell it. We did end up leaving right after desert instead of sitting over another drink because it was bothersome.

update fall 2022 This was a fantastic meal. Soup, salad, bread, crab cakes were all tasty, and the duck was probably the best Ive ever had. I was tempted to order another plate to go. The cocktails were nice and stout, and the service was efficient and perfect for an Italian restaurant lounge atmosphere. Would go again. visited fall 2019 Nicks is definitely a cozy, traditional Italian restaurant. They have a huge wine selection, and pretty good (and strong) cocktails. The prices are very high, but the portions are big. The service was great, and the staff seemed well put together. Everything was clean and organized. The food itself was bland and unimpressive, unfortunately. The prime rib was huge, but very mild and tasteless. It came with some good sauces, but the meat itself didnt seem to be seasoned at all. The chicken parm was ok. Im pretty sure it wasnt from frozen. The cannoli was good, but way overpriced at $8. May go again. After owner response: Yes, the prime rib seemed like it was pretty high quality meat. The texture was great, but the flavor was lacking. Maybe I just dont like prime rib. Parking: huge lot, plenty of parking

Great restaurant. Will be back!

Great service, Balanced cocktails, and delicious food!

Simply the best steak and service.

Best steak and service in Huntsville! Dietary restrictions: Could accommodate gluten allergy. Food : 5/5 |

We have been in the Huntsville area for 8 week for business, and I am devistated that we only discovered this place during our last few days here. Everything was totally divine! Exceptional service, every dish was mind blowing delish! True grown up, classy dinner experience. Our table had the Mahi Mahi, Duck 3 Ways, Pork Chop and Prawns - each dish was perfection!

Excellent and copesetic

Veal roast was ok. Next time Ill try one of their steaks.

Outstanding food and service!

Nicks Restorante was a nice place to celebrate our anniversary! The decor was old school Italian which made my full blooded Italian husband very happy! But, to be honest, the cigar smoke wasnt enjoyable and a bit overwhelming. However, to be fair, I heard of this before hand. The drinks, salads, steaks, sides, and desserts were delicious! We took several desserts home for our kids and they all lived them! Our server was very polite and welcoming! The card signed by all the staff was a nice touch. We had an amazing time out on our anniversary date and will come back again :)

Great service and the food is amazing! Not pictured since this is their New Years Eve Special dinner, but they have the best steak in town. Everything is always cooked to perfection.

I would not waste my time with Nick s even though they have good reviews they don t care about there customers. Apparently they don t know how to manage online reservations and over the phone. We came in to town from Colorado visiting family and they recommended Nicks. We made an online reservation and headed that way. We arrived early and waited in the parking lot for half an hour. When we got to the door they hostess informed us that they were over booked and our reservation was canceled. She said they tried to call but I never received a call, voicemail, text or email to notify us that they had canceled our reservation. The hostess and the staff were very short and acted like it was our fault although it was there company that had made the error. Knowing that it was to late to get a reservation anywhere else they did not try to accommodate us in any way or offer to make it up in anyway. In my experience classy restaurants will try to make things right when they make a mistake. My family and I felt very unappreciated and left out in the cold. I can assure you they may have good food but they are definitely lacking in southern hospitality.

Everything was great like always. Perfect little hideaway

The staff was excellent, especially our waiter Lynn. The food was delicious

The food was magnificent! Joey was our server and he was great!

Fantastic food and great staff and service my favorite restaurant in town

I have never eaten here, but was looking to book a reservation. I noticed that there are many great reviews, but the establishment only responded to the good ones. It would be good for me as a potential new customer to see the establishment respond to the unsatisfied customers as well as the satisfied ones. At least I would know how you handle criticism...afterall, no restaurant is perfect. Just a little something to think about.

Fantastic!

Phenomenal service!!!! Best fresh bread and soup...absolutely fantastic choice for our anniversary!

Excellent food, great atmosphere!

First of all, the good stuff. Superb, clubby decor, music. A real treat as far as atmosphere. No problem with smoke from the adjacent cigar bar snaking its way in. Tasty dressings for salads, delicious garlic bread. Unfortunately, thats about it for the good; now for the negatives. While the filet mignon was acceptable, the bone-in ribeye was awful. It should have been called the gristle-in ribeye. At least 1/3 was inedible, not counting the obvious bone. There was no flavor whatsoever. Wood smoked as advertised? Maybe over a matchstick. Mezza Luna has authentic wood smoked steaks, this place does not. I ordered the steak medium. It was medium rare at best. Perhaps it was the chefs night off. And maybe the cooks also. Service was rushed. I was still literally chewing my last bite, when my plate was taken out from under me. And the bill arrived faster than at a Shoneys at lunch rush. With only 3 other diners, what did they need the table for? Alas, Italian decorations do not equate to an unrushed, leisurely European style dining experience.

Phenomenal dining experience! Unparalleled service!

Amazing!

Small, locally- owned Italian restaurant. One of our favorites!

The ultimate dining experience and the best food I ve ever had in Huntsville. I came here for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I ve been thinking about it constantly. I also loved the decor and the exceptionally friendly staff. Cannot wait to return. Alison Brown

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent live music.

We chose this place sort of by accident. Picked it off a list as we aren t from Huntsville but came for our anniversary getaway. Boy did we get lucky. We came on a night when Dave McConnel was performing Sinatra. Our servers were awesome, explained everything on and off the menu and were very attentive. The crab cakes have more meat than filling and are really big. Alfredo sauce was creamy and delicious. But the Pasta Nicky is amaaaazzing. Must try. And the prices aren t as high as the $$$$ makes you think. It was a wonderful anniversary dinner. We will definitely be back. And maybe have our dessert first next time because we got full too quickly.

What a lovely place to dine. Great service great food great atmosphere

Nicks is always(!) amazing! I can not recommend this place highly enough, especially if you are looking for a good place to take someone out for a date night, a drink, or just a great meal. The staff is super friendly and attentive and the chefs are amazing. Go!

Outstanding ! Food was on point Service was excellent. Courses were timed perfectly. Wine was excellent. Server was knowledgeable and entertaining. Food was exceptional, prepared perfect . Will definitely be coming back for another meal, and to try out the cigar lounge.

WOW! What a great experience. I can not say enough positive things about Nicks. I have eaten here twice, first a work function the second time was with my wife and both times the food was incredibly good. I had a small filet mignon with mash potatoes and a baked Alaska for dessert. The steak was wonderful and felt like it just melted in my mouth. My wife had a chicken and pasta dish, i didnt pay any attention I was so enjoying my own meal. She did say she wasnt sharing, so I guess it was pretty good too. We did agree to share the baked alaska and it was delicious and a good size too, even though we shared it we both felt like we got enough. In fact I thi k it would be too much for just one person. Oh my wife had the crab cakes for an appetizer they were tasty too. It was a fabulous night, the was live music we knew all the songs and it was soft enough volume level that we could still carry on a conversation. I would recommend reservations. I highly recommend Nicks Ristorante and look forward to the next time I get to eat there. It was work driving from Nashville. Thank You!

We went last night for our six months anniversary. From the moment we stepped in a welcoming feeling came over us. We asked for private or semi private setting which was honored( we had reservations). Our server was excellent from beginning to end and had a great sense of humor. I ordered the pork chop a spring salad and sweet baked potato. My date ordered the NY strip a sweet baked potato and a spring salad as well. This was the first time I ate everything that was on my plate!! Our wine selection was Washington Hills which our server recommended it didnt disappoint either. Our experience was outstanding everything was perfect and I dont say that much. Nicks we definitely will be back again soon!!

Awesome as usual. Great food, great service.

Quaint atmosphere with a great menu and friendly staff

Excellent food and service. Duck is amazing, Risotto is cooked to perfection every time. Absolutely reccomend.

Very disappointed! Took my husband for his birthday and we were both disappointed. The server we had (in comparison to the the other servers working the room) was not attentive or informative. We both ordered their highly acclaimed New York Strip Steak. Mine was like chewing on a tire! Salads and crab cakes were good. Desserts were akin to what is served on a cruise ship. Drinks were the best part of the experience. Extremely overpriced for what we received.

Friendly staff, foods always yummy and happy I can smoke in there:) 5 Stars:)

Hey. I hope this finds everyone well. Today was my first day in Huntsville. I decided to go to Nicks. I called ahead and was told no wait. Upon arriving I was told, since I had no reservation I could eat at the bar w/smokers. I am not a drinker. I do not smoke. There were empty tables in the main dining room. At the bar the seats are so close together in this place that you could read the next persons mind. I did not want to sit there. I informed the hostess of my phone call. She said 6-7p they were booked. Waste of time, gas, and hopes!!

Our favorite local dining experience, hands down. We love Nicks and they never disappoint.

Tonight we had reservations at 5:30. We were seated promptly. A man came over and gave us some bread and water. And then we waited and waited for almost 20 minutes before we were acknowledged. A group came in with us and were waited on immediately. They got their drinks and were chatted up by their server. Another couple came in 15 minutes after us and they were waited on and still no one came over to us. Finally, after he was told by the guy with the water a server came over. My husband and I find this unacceptable. It wasnt like the place was overrun with people there were only 3 other tables occupied. I really had high hopes for this place. I wish I could rate the food, but unfortunately we didnt get that far.

The meal, for the price, was incredibly mediocre. The $40 steak was actually a steak which you could have gotten for about $20 at Outback. The pasta was bland and the salad was so so. And the love of my life, Patches , agreed with this assessment. I would recommend going downtown to the Bottle or Cotton Row if you intend to spend this kind of money. The wine selection was also lacking. The bread was the best thing we had.

Nicks is without a doubt the best fine dining in Huntsville. Everything is top notch. The best steak in town by a long shot. Its always a great experience when me and my wife go. I wish we could go more ! If you havent been before I strongly suggest you give them a shot , you will not be disappointed.

Great service!

What a wonderful place to eat!

Best steak I ve ever had. Atmosphere and service was A+. You get what you pay for.

Great place to sit at the bar have a great cigar and bourbon. Food is very good and has gotten better over the last year. Try the crab cakes they are fabulous

Wonderful food and entertainment. Best in town!

This was a nice experience overall. Although we sat in a nonsmoking section the smoke smell was very strong. The honey garlic butter was delicious with the bread. We enjoyed the pear blue cheese salad. The Chicken Marsala and mashed potatoes were excellent. The ribeye was ok, so was the lemon broccoli. I would skip the bread-pudding next time.

I cannot say enough about our experience tonight. My husband and I decided to try somewhere new for dinner and we were blown away. It was also our 2nd wedding anniversary. We were kindly welcomed with a beautifully set table and a happy anniversary card signed by the staff. How sweet and kind is that? You never get that.. at least we never have. Not only was the atmosphere relaxing and inviting but the service was phenomenal to say the least. I was really pleasantly surprised at how well the timing was for them to bring out each part of the meal, giving you the perfect amount of time to enjoy and get prepared for the next course. Though we are going to be full for what feels like the next few days, we were wowed by the incredible food, staff and service. We did not want dessert because we were so full, but the waiter insisted and it was the most delicious dessert we have ever had I only took a photo of my main course but honestly everything was so wonderfully delicious. No joke when they say best steak in Huntsville, we ve eaten many places and this one takes the cake. I cannot say enough about this place, really. If you want a place with amazing food cooked to perfection, incredible servers and staff, this would be the place I would recommend tenfold. Thank you so much for giving my husband and I such a memorable experience. We will be back without question.

Wow this place is amazing! Great atmosphere for a special evening out.

Nicks is our favorite Adult restaurant retreat! The food is always 5 stars as is the service. You cant go wrong choosing Nicks for a special night out!

One of the best restaurants Ive ever been to, not just in Huntsville, Al, but in general. The only Italian restaurant to rival this place would be a spot I went to in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The items I ordered at Nicks Ristorante were: crab cakes (appetizer), angel hair pasta with shrimp, tiramisu w/coffee for dessert. Everything was amazing! I enjoyed the atmosphere, décor and staff.

The atmosphere, service, appetizer (lamb lollipops and stuffed mushroom), main dishes (duck breast with risotto and prawn with vegetable medley) were great. The desserts were huge and didn t have a delicate flavor.

Great food, excellent ambience, excellent service. Had the veal parmesan.

Service was good....lamb. Starter good ..the penne dish was old school Italian ....good wine list...good desserts .. Coffee was poor ..Hopefully they will get some French presses for the coffee and have Dean Martin and frank Sinatras for the music...They have a next door which was quite cool the Italian Mafia bar . Designated drivers a must ..

Good wine selection, excellent apps, steak, duck, and dessert. We cant wait to go back!

In my opinion, Nicks is Huntsvilles best restaurant! Everything is perfect. I highly recommend!

Anniversary experience. Everything was perfect. Staffing attentive and supportive while being unobtrusive. All courses were served perfectly, at perfect expected temps, with appropriate accompanied service and sides. Ambiance is understated simple elegance. A great place - with the best food in town.

Mobbed-up Italian theme is a little hokey, but effective - theyre proud of this joint, and they want you to know it. Service is excellent without being show-offy. DUCK THREE WAYS was the best dish Ive had in Huntsville, and in the Top Five Ive had anywhere. Even the vegetables were outstanding. And ya wanna know how old-school this outfit is? BAKED ALASKA! Has Baked Alaska been on a menu in the last forty years? But there it was, in all its flaming glory. Heres hoping our next visit is the equal of this one!

Ambiance is just right for an intimate dinner. Service was fantastic. Egg Plant Parm was wonderful and the Veal Osso Buco was rich, just right. Duck soup is a MUST try when they offer it.

First of all, the ambiance here is wonderful. I felt like Dean Martin might walk in at any moment! Secondly(and most importantly) the food is ridiculously good. My husband and I have traveled extensively and this is an excellent restaurant. The service is outstanding. It is the kind of treatment that use to be standard but now is rare. We are new to the area but we will definitely be dining here again(and again). We left with a sense of euphoria from the entire experience! Kudos to the management and staff!

Great place. Excellent meal.

We made a reservation for the non-smoking part for dinner. We could not eat there. It was like we were sitting in the middle of an ashtray. If you are a smoker, I think it is the perfect place for you.

The lamb and duck were way too sweet. The risotto was okay.

Well, I just thought my steak at home was the best. The bone-in ribeye here was the best Ive ever had! We had bruschetta as an app that could have been a meal if I ordered two because it was so good. Extensive wine list, full bar, and fantastic service. Incredible first visit and look forward to the next one!

We had a sub par meal there last weekend. Suggest you also check your Yelp reviews and respond to those also.

Overall amazing - if I could give it more than 5stars I would. This is our second night in a row here and we are going to be regulars. This place is so unique - the cigar lounge part of the restaurant still allows you to get food from the whole menu and you can smoke inside. My husband is a smoker so this just became his favorite place in Huntsville. Menu is very well thought and the chef has impecable taste! Go now - thank me later! Bon apetit!

We were in town for the weekend and were hoping for a great steak. Frankly the restaurant seems lost. Like are you a steak house or a Italian restaurant. Ordered the cheese curds and lamb Sonic might have out done their cheese curbs and the lamb was very dry Followed by salads which were good And the Porter steak for 2 which was 85 dollars. Was good but not worth the money. The service was good and was nice but the whole experience could have been purchased at outback for half the cost. Spending 160 left us pretty disappointed. Cant recommend.