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Homey Italian mainstay featuring pasta, wood-fired pizza & a brick-walled bar with a pool table.
Hours
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 521 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 434-4471
Website: https://nicksitaliancafe.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Nick’s Italian Cafe
At Nick’s Italian, we craft authentic dishes from cherished family recipes, pair them with an exceptional selection of Italian and Oregon wines.
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… Italian experience Nick’s Italian Cafe is the place for you … Back in the day, Portlanders would drive to then-sleepy McMinnville just to get a bowl of Nick’s …
Reviews
Chelsey Norris
Our group of girls had a nice dinner at Nick’s! The burrata with tomatoes, beets and apples was the perfect starter. I got the roast chicken, which was juicy and perfectly cooked. But the winning meal at our table was the fusilli primavera with marscapone cheese sauce. Highly recommend!
… moreAlec Bogart
We found this place after walking out of another Italian place where the menu didn’t at all match what it showed online, and stumbled across Nick’s. We were checking out the menu outside and Nick came out and told us about his restaurant, his favorites, and how he’d love to have us as guests. We sat down, ordered the chicken flatbread which was excellent, I ordered the Veal Antonio which was exceptional. The veal was cooked perfectly, seasoned to perfection, the breading was light with great flavor, and the aged balsamic on the plate was a great touch! My brother and sister in law got the tagliatelle which they both very much enjoyed. The service was out of this world, and the food was even better than that. This is easily some of THE best Italian food I’ve ever had in my entire life, if not the best I’ve ever had. If I was local, I would be here all the time, it’s that good. Nick and his crew/chef’s really knocked this experience out of the park! Easy 10/10 in every aspect! I highly recommend giving the Veal Antonio a try! Updated review: We went back yesterday, tried a few more things on the menu and everything was amazing! The menu changes seasonally, so I tried the loc pork chop and it was the best pork chop I’ve ever had!
… moreDe Lee
We had such a great experience at nicks!!! Everything we ordered was amazing and had great flavor. We ordered many different things for the table but what I really loved was the chicken. Since we ordered many different things I had most of the chicken boxed up because I was so full. Once we got to the car I opened the box and ate some chicken. I normally will take leftovers and leave them in my fridge until trash day. This was the first time I’ve ever ate food I took togo before I could even get back home and was still quite full. I definitely recommend getting a reservation here and trying a few different menu items as everything we had was amazing.
… moretalia jacob
i only took one photo of our meal and it’s just the appetizers, however overall this was a great experience! the menu isn’t too large, but there’s a good amount of classic dishes to choose from. there are a handful of good options for non meat eaters too! to start off, we ordered the smoked salmon crostini’s and the burrata, which were both very delicious. definitely shareable if you’re looking for a lighter start. we hadn’t really eaten all day so we cleaned all of our plates! for our entrees we got the raviolis and the wood fired chicken. both dishes were beautifully plated and tasty! i felt the dishes were well seasoned and all of the flavors worked very well together; my singular note on the food is just that it could’ve used a touch more acidity. a squeeze of lemon or some added zest in the sauce would’ve made them perfect! compliments to the chef. our server, Nick, was super pleasant and clearly very knowledgeable about the restaurant. he was attentive and super nice; definitely the kind of person to go above and beyond for his guests. we couldn’t have asked for more when it came to the service! everyone was very sweet. desserts were lovely, no notes there! classic italian food with a lovely PNW twist. they have quite the extensive wine list and we were surprised to see they offer 30% off all bottles most of the week! if you’re ever worried about not being able to finish a whole bottle, just get it anyways and take home whatever you don’t finish. overall, this was a lovely experience and we’ll definitely be back to try more and check out their bar! Nick’s is a great spot for locals or those traveling the valley for a nice, laid back, tasty dinner out.
… moreAaron
Loved it! Our meal was incredible. Our friends had the delicious garlic cream sauce gnocchi, pepperoni and house made sausage pizza and the Bolognese pasta- everything was was amazing and cooked perfectly. The pizza was Napoli style and they nailed it. My wife and I had the wild boar ragu pasta and the Veal Antonio. Both dishes were outstanding. I wish I had more room because the Braised pork cheeks that came out to the table next to us looked soooooo good. Must come back for that one!
The service & server (Rachel) was also excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time! Thank you
… moreThe service & server (Rachel) was also excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great time! Thank you
Tyler Jones
Absolutely love the food here. Friend staff every time. And the changing menu is awesome! This most recent visit I had the lamb shank. Incredibly tender and literally falling off the bone.
We had the Zeppoli for dessert. Had to try this. Normally go for the Tiramisu, but wanted something different. It was incredible.
… moreWe had the Zeppoli for dessert. Had to try this. Normally go for the Tiramisu, but wanted something different. It was incredible.
Dustin Collman
Nick’s Italian Café – McMinnville, OR
We made last-minute reservations through RESY and the choice was absolutely spot-on. From the moment we arrived, the team treated us promptly and warmly, seating us at a perfect two-top. I asked our server if we could rotate the table to sit next to each other, and she accommodated without hesitation — a small gesture that immediately set the tone for the evening.
The menu offered an incredible range of options, but we decided to go with the four-course dinner, which turned out to be a great decision. Each dish arrived beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared, showing real care and intention from the kitchen.
The front of house was run seamlessly by just two people, while the bar and kitchen — also with minimal staff — moved in complete harmony. You can see the kitchen in action, and it’s clear everyone knows their rhythm. The entire experience felt personal, professional, and genuinely crafted with pride.
Nick’s Italian Café delivers that rare mix of small-town charm and refined execution. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed yet exceptional dining experience in McMinnville.
… moreWe made last-minute reservations through RESY and the choice was absolutely spot-on. From the moment we arrived, the team treated us promptly and warmly, seating us at a perfect two-top. I asked our server if we could rotate the table to sit next to each other, and she accommodated without hesitation — a small gesture that immediately set the tone for the evening.
The menu offered an incredible range of options, but we decided to go with the four-course dinner, which turned out to be a great decision. Each dish arrived beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared, showing real care and intention from the kitchen.
The front of house was run seamlessly by just two people, while the bar and kitchen — also with minimal staff — moved in complete harmony. You can see the kitchen in action, and it’s clear everyone knows their rhythm. The entire experience felt personal, professional, and genuinely crafted with pride.
Nick’s Italian Café delivers that rare mix of small-town charm and refined execution. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed yet exceptional dining experience in McMinnville.
Samantha Edgerton
I don’t know what kitchen witchery is happening back there, but holy moly the food is fabulous. The pork cheek dish, amazing. The tortellini, delightful. The burrata, divine flower petals of cheese goodness. The apple cake, butter soft beach to the lake of crumbly ice cream. Go eat here.
… moreCassandra Rowe
This was our first dinner stop in McMinnville and we’re so glad it was. Great food and wonderful service. We split a salad and each ordered our own homemade pasta dish. Highly recommend!
… moreASH
Very authentic Italian restaurant! Great location if you are coming back from a long day of wine tasting. My top choices were margarita pizza, bianca pizza, and lasagna. We enjoyed the outdoor side walk seating since the side walk wasn’t too crowded. Our server was really nice and attentive during our dining experience.
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