Nicole's Restaurant

Name: Nicole's Restaurant
Address: 556 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY, United States, 12209
Telephone: (518) 436-4952
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

288 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Nicole’s is a family-owned business offering a diverse menu of upscale Italian cuisine with many continental and modern American influences. Our team of chefs work daily to create new and exciting dishes, such as our constantly-changing Chef’s Specials. Nicole’s is available for private dining, with any of the restaurant’s rooms or spaces available for reservation, seating up to sixty guests for your next event. We are well-known for hosting small wedding receptions, wedding rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, corporate or business dinner meetings, anniversary celebrations, political or nonprofit fundraisers, graduation dinners or parties, funerals, celebrations of life, memorials, and more. Let us know what type of event we can help you plan by contacting us today!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Phone number
(518) 436-4952
Website
https://nicolescatering.com/?y_source=1_MzYwMTQ2MTktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Nicole’s is available for private dining, with any of the restaurant’s rooms or spaces available for reservation, seating up to sixty guests for your next event.
Private party contact
Kate: (518) 436-4952

Location
556 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Area
Albany
Parking details
Parking lots on both sides of the building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Chef's selection of four cheeses, accompaniments, baguettes, flatbread crackers

Sides

Garlic Bread
- 4 piecesUS$5.00
- 8 piecesUS$8.00
Classic MeatballsUS$9.00
Tomato sauce
Spaghetti SquashUS$8.00
with Marinara
Polenta CakeUS$7.00
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Broccoli RabeUS$8.00
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Italian PotatoesUS$6.00
Roasted and seasoned
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Sweet SausageUS$8.00

Salads

Salad Additions
Grilled Chicken 1/2 breast 5 | full breast 8. Grilled Shrimp 3 pieces 9 | 5 pieces 14. Grilled Salmon 14.
Beet and Pistachio SaladUS$16.00
Field greens / roasted beets / toasted pistachios / goat cheese / pickled onions / lemon-oregano vinaigrette
Nicole's Field Green Salad
Garden vegetables / balsamic vinaigrette
- SmallUS$7.00
- LargeUS$11.00
Classic Caesar Salad
Garlic-toasted croutons / Romano cheese / anchovies
- SmallUS$7.00
- LargeUS$11.00

Pasta

Add a house salad or classic Caesar salad $3.

Short Rib RaguUS$28.00
Braised / papparedelle / tomato gravy / Romano cheese
Pappardelle & MeatballsUS$19.00
Penne alla VodkaUS$19.00
Linguine Clam Sauce
Littleneck clams / pan-fresh marinara or garlic-wine fume
- Red Clam SauceUS$25.00
- White Clam SauceUS$25.00
Shrimp and Scallop ScampiUS$32.00
Garlic butter wine sauce / spinach / linguine
Creamy Boursin and Mushroom PastaUS$22.00
Pappardelle / spinach / sun-dried tomatoes / parmesan
Spaghetti Squash & Eggplant "Meatballs"US$25.00
marinara/ broccoli rabe / Mediterranean herbs /crisp basil

Classics

Add a house salad or classic Caesar salad $3.

Classic Parmigiana
Served over pasta
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Sorrento
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Stuffed EggplantUS$24.00
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Marsala
Sautéed mushrooms / Marsala wine / pasta
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Saltimbocca
Prosciutto / fontina / sage / sherry wine sauce / sautéed spinach / italian potatoes
- ChickenUS$26.00
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Zuppa Di PesceUS$38.00
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Specialties

Add a house salad or classic Caesar salad $3.

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Desserts

French Silk PieUS$10.00
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Mini CannoliUS$6.25
3 mini cannoli
Large CannoliUS$6.25
Key Lime PieUS$8.00
Tart key lime pie with a sweet graham cracker crust
Spumoni Ice Cream CakeUS$12.00
*Not available to go* Layers of chocolate, pistachio, and cherry ice cream with an Oreo cookie crust
Featured CheesecakeUS$10.00
A cheesecake from our Chef's featured selection

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

288 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 July 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Long time Albany residents, First time visitors to Nicole’s. Made a reservation earlier in the day, was glad to get in. When we arrived, we were greeted rather rudely by the bartender/host, no good afternoon, no welcome, just (tersely) ‘do you have a reservation?’ Service was slow, the waitress came over asked if we were ready to order. Well, ok, menus would’ve helped. She returned 15 minutes later to take drink orders. The meals were ok. One of the appetizers, clams in white sauce was good, but clams that are broken or do not open should not be served. The calamari was excellent. Will we go back, possibly, but the next visit will dictate if there is a third or beyond. The entrees were good, although they could’ve been hotter.
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MaheshB
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going here. Been going for years and never a bad meal. Drinks are great and staff is wonderful. Highly recommend for restaurant and catering.
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PhilipP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience. We were on the back porch outside with only one of the couple there. It was a really nice dinner for the two of us. The service was great, The waitress was very nice and the food as usual was extremely tasty!
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Chico
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was wonderful but very busy. Received wrong glass door f wine twice after a long wait. Room was loud. Food was wonderful and very generous portions.
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EileenP
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meals, friendly staff. Very relaxed atmosphere.
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lizc
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, 1st time there. New server was sweet. Once seasoned, she’ll be great. Bartender is fabulous. Makes a great drink, funny, very personable. Definitely worth the money and would go back again . Hostess was sweet and efficient.
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LisaJ
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Nicole’s. Food, service and atmosphere was amazing.
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GinnyB
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 June 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for our 40th Anniversary. Were treated special from the bartender and our waiter during the whole meal . Meal was excellent, will return.
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Suzy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 June 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the last Brunch service --- it was just as delicious as the first time we went.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 June 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I meet here often for brunch (sad to see it go for the season). We’ve tried a lot of different plates and drinks and have never been disappointed. Everything is always on point. On top of that, the service is always friendly and attentive. We went this morning and we had a girl who was our waitress 2 months prior. She remembered a conversation we had that last time and asked about it again. Nicole’s goes above and beyond!
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556 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

Additional information

Area
Albany
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking lots on both sides of the building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://nicolescatering.com/?y_source=1_MzYwMTQ2MTktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(518) 436-4952
Private party facilities
Nicole’s is available for private dining, with any of the restaurant’s rooms or spaces available for reservation, seating up to sixty guests for your next event.
Private party contact
Kate: (518) 436-4952

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Small Plates

Sausage Potato Kale SoupUS$8.00

Fried CalamariUS$14.00

Mediterranean Brussels SproutsUS$12.00

Zuppa Di ClamsUS$16.00

Clams BasillicoUS$18.00

Margarita FlatbreadUS$16.00

Sausage & Pepper FlatbreadUS$17.00

Crispy ArtichokesUS$10.00

Winter BurrataUS$14.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$14.00

Crispy Polenta Cake and Mushroom RaguUS$14.00

Chef's Cheese BoardUS$22.00

Sides

Garlic Bread

Classic MeatballsUS$9.00

Spaghetti SquashUS$8.00

Polenta CakeUS$7.00

Broccoli RabeUS$8.00

Italian PotatoesUS$6.00

GF Cauliflower CrispsUS$5.00

Sweet SausageUS$8.00

Salads

Salad Additions

Beet and Pistachio SaladUS$16.00

Nicole's Field Green Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Pasta

Short Rib RaguUS$28.00

Pappardelle & MeatballsUS$19.00

Penne alla VodkaUS$19.00

Linguine Clam Sauce

Shrimp and Scallop ScampiUS$32.00

Creamy Boursin and Mushroom PastaUS$22.00

Spaghetti Squash & Eggplant "Meatballs"US$25.00

Classics

Classic Parmigiana

Sorrento

Stuffed EggplantUS$24.00

Marsala

Saltimbocca

Zuppa Di PesceUS$38.00

Specialties

Hazelnut ChickenUS$28.00

Grilled SalmonUS$29.00

Seared SwordfishUS$32.00

Brick ChickenUS$28.00

Pork ChopUS$34.00

Seared Rib Eye ContadinaUS$39.00

Desserts

French Silk PieUS$10.00

Chocolate Flourless TorteUS$9.00

Italian Rainbow CakeUS$9.00

Mini CannoliUS$6.25

Large CannoliUS$6.25

Key Lime PieUS$8.00

Spumoni Ice Cream CakeUS$12.00

Featured CheesecakeUS$10.00

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