Contemporary sit-down place offering classic Italian pastas, meat entrees & pizza. Based on 503 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
5704 Oleander Dr #102, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-2205
Website: http://www.nicolasitalian.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Cassandra NightThunder
This place is one of my favorite Italian places so far. We just decided to go out, typed in Italian and this was the one at the top of the list and I’m so glad we went. The bruschetta…..so good! It does have the pesto on it so if you have a nut allergy be careful but it is a must try for an appetizer. I got the spicy chicken risotto and it had so much flavor and it was a good size portion I couldn’t eat it all. They even have a dessert menu! Excellent atmosphere, it was a bit loud but people of all ages were enjoying their time so it was to be expected. Our waitress was really friendly and made sure we were taken care of. We didn’t feel rushed or anything and really can’t wait to go back and try something else!
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SofloDesigner
Menu had some good selections, but overall, it seemed sorta limited (no chicken alfredo with fettuccine, for example). Pricing a little higher than similar establishments. The atmosphere was sorta weird with the seating and lighting and left us wondering if we were in the right place.
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Tracey/Len Tippett
My all time favorite Italian restaurant. I love this place. Best food and service. I have never been disappointed in any way. The best food and dessert you can get. The reason it opens at 5 because they spend all day preparing for dinnjer.
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Francesca B
Absolutely delicious! Food… Wine… We celebrated a friend’s birthday and our server and her team made it perfect for us that profiterol was exquisite. Thank you and I’ll be back next time with my family ☺️
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S. C. Stout
We had a large group of men out for our monthly neighborhood guys night out Thursday and everyone loved their food. Service was better than excellent and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better all around experience. I had the Pappardelle and it was absolutely fabulous. 5 stars. Highly recommend.
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Nicola Atkins
Brought my dad to, Nicola’s last night for his birthday. Excellent food with matching service. Portions so large we were able to take some home with us to experience it all again the next day. The wonderful waitress brought out a cream puff dessert as a surprise for my fathers birthday as well. Best resturaunt in town!
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Tina Musselwhite
Looking for the most delicious Italian cuisine with outstanding service? Visit Nicola’s on Oleander Dr. We went for the first time last night. The food from start to finish was superb. We had bruschetta for an appetizer which was the best I’ve ever eaten. Everyone’s entrees were delicious. They make their pasta in house! We enjoyed cannolis for dessert, which were the perfect end to the best meal we’ve eaten in a very long time! Our server, Sara was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and nice. This was our first visit, but will now be our favorite date night restaurant. Our only regret, not visiting sooner.
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Kelly C
I was excited about finally eating at Nicola’s, I have wanted to for a long time. I live nearby. I decided tonight was it. I was rewarding myself for quite an accomplishment at work. I walked in, no one was at hostess station, a couple in front of me waited also. She finally came sat them then told me I could sit at the bar. Okay, no big deal. I sat in in the only available spot, next to a kid sitting with his Dad. Do they let kids sit at the bar? Dad seemed slightly drunk to me. It took over 10 minutes for the bartender/server to take my order. Then it took 45 minutes for my food. I must say when my Chicken Carbornara arrived it was absolutely delicious. No complaints whatsoever on the food. It then took another 15 minutes just to pay my check. Neolani seems to have alot of fans and regulars that visit her at the bar and that’s great. But if you bring me my check and I put card in to pay it, dont stand there carrying on a conversation. Over an hour had gone and I was ready to go. She also put my leftovers in contain and had noodle hanging out. I will say again the food was fantastic. I got the feeling they have a lot of regulars and when everyone is being treated like family & friends but you, then you feel like you are intruding.
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Edward Trautmann (Ed)
This is one of our favorite restaurants and by the way I rated it it should be our favorite, but I stand by my ratings.
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Zachary Rollins
Gave this place a shot, was not disappointed in the slightest. Had the bruschetta and garlic knots as appetizers with the main course of braised short ribs with risotto and chicken parm. Both far exceeded my expectations. Bruschetta stood out the most to me, it’s a must-have if you go! Noelani was a great waitress and checked in on us often. I will definitely be returning soon.
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