
Nico's
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About Nico's
Nico's is an Italian restaurant in Derby at 12 Brick St, run from a small, rustic room with a simple menu. The kitchen starts with mushroom bruschetta and moves on to lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, risotto and pasta with salmon or chicken. Fresh pizzas come with pizza garlic bread on the side. The restaurant works on a reservations-required basis, so tables are arranged ahead of the visit. Desserts include tiramisu, and the cheesecake comes with a choice of vanilla or raspberry ripple ice cream.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake, risotto, lasagne and mushroom bruschetta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake, risotto, lasagne and mushroom bruschetta.
Customer Review Summary
Cheesecake is the dish reviewers return to most, described as generous and tasty, with one pairing it with raspberry ripple ice cream and another calling it the best they have had. Tiramisu comes close behind, with one reviewer noting an enormous shared piece. Mains draw steady praise too, including the lasagne, spaghetti bolognaise, carbonara, fresh pizzas, risotto and a spicy salmon with prawns, and one reviewer called the pizza garlic bread stunning. Diners describe friendly, welcoming staff, home cooked food, a relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Customer Review Summary
Cheesecake is the dish reviewers return to most, described as generous and tasty, with one pairing it with raspberry ripple ice cream and another calling it the best they have had. Tiramisu comes close behind, with one reviewer noting an enormous shared piece. Mains draw steady praise too, including the lasagne, spaghetti bolognaise, carbonara, fresh pizzas, risotto and a spicy salmon with prawns, and one reviewer called the pizza garlic bread stunning. Diners describe friendly, welcoming staff, home cooked food, a relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Featured reviews
- Jade Webster
“Lovely little restaurant, food and drinks lovely and at a reasonable price , we had fresh pizzas & the carbonara. Only thing for me it could do with a freshen up inside and more comfortable chairs although that is just my preference. Would come back as food makes up for it”
- penny kaye
“Was here mid week and although the restaurant was quiet the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. I had possibly the best lasagne I’ve ever eaten and my partner had the spaghetti bolognaise which again was the best he’d eaten. Will be back. Highly recommended”
- Heather Knibbs
“Recently visited with my partner and daughter for my birthday. It's a small place with a simple menu but the food was DELICIOUS. The staff were lovely, the vibe was wonderful and the music was acoustic covers of our favourite gaming soundtracks. The perfect meal out, we'll be back!”
- Claire Ragg
“Soup starters were very small portions so disappointing , Had to ask for parmigiana cheese . Ordered a second starter for main as I don’t like big portions and fancied the risotto, I found the risotto nice but not overwhelming. Lasagna was good. Ordered a side of chips that were forgotten so we had to ask for them. The cheese cake and tiramisu were very tasty and the portion size was generous. Ordered a specialty coffee but the waitress said she doesn’t know how to make it and offered a latte saying I can make that! I’d ordered a bottle of larger with a lemonade dash , I wasn’t given the bottle and there was a good inch left in it which I found strange as if beer is sold by the bottle you usually get it even if it doesn’t all fit in the glass, The pizza garlic bread was stunning ,best I have ever had . When the bill came I was charged and extra £10 for the risotto even though at ordering I’d said I wanted the risotto starter as my main meal. I wasn’t disappointed but feel that a bit more attention to customer when ordering, don’t advertise drinks that staff can’t make, and the soup could do with being a bigger portion size and if you charge for a bottle of beer that’s what the customers should be given the whole bottle.”
- Lily Dakin
“My husband and I have wanted to go here for years and finally made it tonight. I really can't recommend it enough, the food was gorgeous, good portions and reasonably priced. The service was great, really friendly people and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I really can't wait to go back, wish I hadn't waited so long to visit. I had the mushroom bruschetta and bolegnaise, my husband had risotto and arrabiatta with chicken. Both had the cheesecake to finish!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Lunch
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
Location
Italian restaurants near Nico's
- La Burrata4.5701.4 mi£30–70
fresh oysters, arancini, focaccia with oil
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico's | 4.7218 | — | £20–30 | cheesecake, risotto, lasagne |
| La Burrata | 4.570 | 1.4 mi | £30–70 | fresh oysters, arancini, focaccia with oil |
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