The food was awesome and our waitress Alivia made the whole experience. Her knowledge of wine paired with food was superb and her attentiveness to our table was excellent. I will highly recommend this establishment to my friends and will return in the future
Laurie Ammering
Calamari is very good as an appetizer. The dishes are plentiful. Atmosphere is of an old style restaurant, nice and comfortable. No TVs hanging from every corner of the rooms.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Pete JN
Picked this spot for my girlfriend’s birthday dinner and was our first time there and it was amazing, everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I took one hell of a gamble going somewhere for her birthday where neither of us have been and they helped me come through. They were really busy but attended everyone well. We decided to set reservations again for dinner this weekend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Pang
Beautiful restaurant with equally good service and massive portions! Every dish was delicious and I ordered eggplant meatballs on the side which were the best I've hadVegetarian options: A few vegetarian and vegan dishesDietary restrictions: Almost everything gluten free possible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Scallop Scampi, Linguine Clam Sauce
Leslie Becher
Busy and warm on a rainy Saturday night. Hearty appetizers clams two kinds generous portions. Chicken sorrento also very large portion with and two different veal dishes. Garlic bread and large sides of pasta. Traditional flavors, large portions nice waitstaff. Cozy and overall good service and good food.Not the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten in but worthy and would go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jamie Martel
Delicious meals! We really liked this place with a nice atmosphere. Our waitress was so friendly! We speak French and she went out of her way to understand us even though she spoke English. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren D.
Food and service are always excellent here! They also do an amazing job of catering events. I have eaten at the restaurant many times and never been disappointed in anything I ordered.
Maria A.
My family and I came in from out of town on a Friday night. We couldn't find a restaurant with availability, so we stumbled upon Nicole's. The four of us sat at the bar and Katie the bar tender was also our waitress. Really, she was so much more. She was absolutely fantastic, we talked to her for the entirety of our meal. She is super outgoing and very knowledgeable about everything drinks. Katie and the hostess (Meghan i believe was her name) recommend the Grilled Salmon and the Short Rib Ragu. We also got the Chicken Marsala and the Penne Alla Vodka with shrimp. The Short Rib Ragu was amazing, probably the best thing on the menu. The grilled salmon and chicken Marsala were also amazing. The penne was nothing special. Since we got shrimp, the sauce was fishy which was expected, so if you don't like fishy flavors I don't recommend the shrimp. The desserts were also great. The best was either the key-lime pie (not super limey) or the warm berry tart with vanilla ice cream. The creme brûlée was nothing special. Overall the experience was great and I would recommend this place to anyone in the Albany area. If Katie is working I highly recommend sitting at the bar.
Kayla Kirby
My fiancé and I just had an intimate wedding ceremony in the Hudson Room, and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was great. The food was impeccable. I recommend anybody looking for a nice intimate setting with real authentic Italian food. Nicole’s is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ticia McGean
Maggie and Katie were awesome and didn't make us feel like intruders even though we showed up close to closing . We were able to have a lovely meal and great company and still leave only 7 minutes past close.
We stopped here for a dinner on our way home from Canada. Food was amazing (even our kids liked it) but be ready to eat a lot. They go big on their portions :) We also enjoyed general atmosphere and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Clam Sauce
Laura S.
Loved it!! Super delicious! We will definitely stop in again! Quick trip off the highway for a nice meal.
Nicola A. Parisi
We made our first visit to Nicole's on Sat 1/06/2024 5:15pm. After visiting the Schuyler Mansion's Twelfth Night celebration we decide to go to nearby Nicole's on Delaware Ave in Albany, NY.It was quiet when we first arrived but quickly filled up with many diners & the big party upstairs. Nicole's is larger than it appears. A 10 seat bar with about a dozen table in the adjoining dining room. There is also a cosy dining area with a fireplace through a doorway on the first floor. The reserved party room upstairs holds 25-35 people. Plenty of wait staff on deck.We sat at the bar where we were greeted by Katie V. We ordered a Glenlivet neat ($13) & a house pinot grigio ($10) while we looked over the menu. Katie told us the specials. She was very busy as the restaurant was filling up quickly. Reservations are a must on Fri & Sat. She was quickly & deftly making many fancy cocktails & pouring wines for the bar, both dining rooms, & the party upstairs. A true professional and kept up an entertaining banter with patrons & staff. We shared three appetizers from the specials menu. The unique crispy artichokes hearts w/ an aioli dip ($10) was a perfectly prepared & served. My bride had the Italian onion soup ($10) - Fontina | Mozzarella | Short Rib | Italian Bread | Thyme Rosemary- deep rich flavor & piping hot. I had the Gnudi & veal ($18) - Gnudi are gnocchi made w/ ricotta cheese, not pasta, served w/ the braised short ribs. Another unique, & excellent dish. Check out their inspired menu. No room for desserts but they all looked sized for sharing.A friendly neighborhood restaurant with flair and a loyal clientele.Thank you to Katie V. for excellent & entertaining service. Nice trick with the cocktail shaker. LOL.Dinners range from $19 for pappardelle & meatballs to $38 for Zuppa di Pesce.Monday: 5pm-9pm, Tue: closed, Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm.Plenty of parking in their side lot & some on the street parking.A great first experience. Highly recommended.Thank you again to Katie V & a big thanks to the kitchen staff - a great job tonight.We certainly will be back frequently in the future.Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY USAParking: Plenty
We made our first visit to Nicole's on Sat 1/06/2024 5:15pm. After visiting the Schuyler Mansion's Twelfth Night celebration we decide to go to nearby Nicole's on Delaware Ave in Albany, NY. It was quiet when we first arrived but quickly filled up with many diners & the big party upstairs. Nicole's is larger than it appears. A 10 seat bar with about a dozen table in the adjoining dining room. There is also a cosy dining area with a fireplace through a doorway on the first floor. The reserved party room upstairs holds 25-35 people. Plenty of wait staff on deck. We sat at the bar where we were greeted by Katie V. We ordered a Glenlivet neat ($13) & a house pinot grigio ($10) while we looked over the menu. Katie told us the specials. She was very busy as the restaurant was filling up quickly. Reservations are a must on Fri & Sat. She was quickly & deftly making many fancy cocktails & pouring wines for the bar, both dining rooms, & the party upstairs. A true professional and kept up an entertaining banter with patrons & staff. We shared three appetizers from the specials menu. The unique crispy artichokes hearts w/ an aioli dip ($10) was a perfectly prepared & served. My bride had the Italian onion soup ($10) - Fontina | Mozzarella | Short Rib | Italian Bread | Thyme Rosemary- deep rich flavor & piping hot. I had the Gnudi & veal ($18) - Gnudi are gnocchi made w/ ricotta cheese, not pasta, served w/ the braised short ribs. Another unique, & excellent dish. Check out their inspired menu. No room for desserts but they all looked sized for sharing. A friendly neighborhood restaurant with flair and a loyal clientele. Thank you to Katie V. for excellent & entertaining service. Nice trick with the cocktail shaker. LOL. Dinners range from $19 for pappardelle & meatballs to $38 for Zuppa di Pesce. Monday: 5pm-9pm, Tue: closed, Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm. Plenty of parking in their side lot & some on the street parking. A great first experience. Highly recommended. Thank you again to Katie V & a big thanks to the kitchen staff - a great job tonight. We certainly will be back frequently in the future. Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY USA
Ells J
Really cute restaurant offering Italian food. All the portions are pretty big! Service was great!
The food was awesome and our waitress Alivia made the whole experience. Her knowledge of wine paired with food was superb and her attentiveness to our table was excellent. I will highly recommend this establishment to my friends and will return in the future
Calamari is very good as an appetizer. The dishes are plentiful. Atmosphere is of an old style restaurant, nice and comfortable. No TVs hanging from every corner of the rooms.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Picked this spot for my girlfriend’s birthday dinner and was our first time there and it was amazing, everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I took one hell of a gamble going somewhere for her birthday where neither of us have been and they helped me come through. They were really busy but attended everyone well. We decided to set reservations again for dinner this weekend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant with equally good service and massive portions! Every dish was delicious and I ordered eggplant meatballs on the side which were the best I've hadVegetarian options: A few vegetarian and vegan dishesDietary restrictions: Almost everything gluten free possible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Scallop Scampi, Linguine Clam Sauce
Busy and warm on a rainy Saturday night. Hearty appetizers clams two kinds generous portions. Chicken sorrento also very large portion with and two different veal dishes. Garlic bread and large sides of pasta. Traditional flavors, large portions nice waitstaff. Cozy and overall good service and good food.Not the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten in but worthy and would go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Delicious meals! We really liked this place with a nice atmosphere. Our waitress was so friendly! We speak French and she went out of her way to understand us even though she spoke English. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service are always excellent here! They also do an amazing job of catering events. I have eaten at the restaurant many times and never been disappointed in anything I ordered.
My family and I came in from out of town on a Friday night. We couldn't find a restaurant with availability, so we stumbled upon Nicole's. The four of us sat at the bar and Katie the bar tender was also our waitress. Really, she was so much more. She was absolutely fantastic, we talked to her for the entirety of our meal. She is super outgoing and very knowledgeable about everything drinks. Katie and the hostess (Meghan i believe was her name) recommend the Grilled Salmon and the Short Rib Ragu. We also got the Chicken Marsala and the Penne Alla Vodka with shrimp. The Short Rib Ragu was amazing, probably the best thing on the menu. The grilled salmon and chicken Marsala were also amazing. The penne was nothing special. Since we got shrimp, the sauce was fishy which was expected, so if you don't like fishy flavors I don't recommend the shrimp. The desserts were also great. The best was either the key-lime pie (not super limey) or the warm berry tart with vanilla ice cream. The creme brûlée was nothing special. Overall the experience was great and I would recommend this place to anyone in the Albany area. If Katie is working I highly recommend sitting at the bar.
My fiancé and I just had an intimate wedding ceremony in the Hudson Room, and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was great. The food was impeccable. I recommend anybody looking for a nice intimate setting with real authentic Italian food. Nicole’s is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie and Katie were awesome and didn't make us feel like intruders even though we showed up close to closing . We were able to have a lovely meal and great company and still leave only 7 minutes past close.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Parmigiana
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We stopped here for a dinner on our way home from Canada. Food was amazing (even our kids liked it) but be ready to eat a lot. They go big on their portions :) We also enjoyed general atmosphere and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Clam Sauce
Loved it!! Super delicious! We will definitely stop in again! Quick trip off the highway for a nice meal.
We made our first visit to Nicole's on Sat 1/06/2024 5:15pm. After visiting the Schuyler Mansion's Twelfth Night celebration we decide to go to nearby Nicole's on Delaware Ave in Albany, NY.It was quiet when we first arrived but quickly filled up with many diners & the big party upstairs. Nicole's is larger than it appears. A 10 seat bar with about a dozen table in the adjoining dining room. There is also a cosy dining area with a fireplace through a doorway on the first floor. The reserved party room upstairs holds 25-35 people. Plenty of wait staff on deck.We sat at the bar where we were greeted by Katie V. We ordered a Glenlivet neat ($13) & a house pinot grigio ($10) while we looked over the menu. Katie told us the specials. She was very busy as the restaurant was filling up quickly. Reservations are a must on Fri & Sat. She was quickly & deftly making many fancy cocktails & pouring wines for the bar, both dining rooms, & the party upstairs. A true professional and kept up an entertaining banter with patrons & staff. We shared three appetizers from the specials menu. The unique crispy artichokes hearts w/ an aioli dip ($10) was a perfectly prepared & served. My bride had the Italian onion soup ($10) - Fontina | Mozzarella | Short Rib | Italian Bread | Thyme Rosemary- deep rich flavor & piping hot. I had the Gnudi & veal ($18) - Gnudi are gnocchi made w/ ricotta cheese, not pasta, served w/ the braised short ribs. Another unique, & excellent dish. Check out their inspired menu. No room for desserts but they all looked sized for sharing.A friendly neighborhood restaurant with flair and a loyal clientele.Thank you to Katie V. for excellent & entertaining service. Nice trick with the cocktail shaker. LOL.Dinners range from $19 for pappardelle & meatballs to $38 for Zuppa di Pesce.Monday: 5pm-9pm, Tue: closed, Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm.Plenty of parking in their side lot & some on the street parking.A great first experience. Highly recommended.Thank you again to Katie V & a big thanks to the kitchen staff - a great job tonight.We certainly will be back frequently in the future.Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY USAParking: Plenty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Hazelnut Chicken, Classic Parmigiana, Linguine Clam Sauce, Chicken Saltimbocca
We made our first visit to Nicole's on Sat 1/06/2024 5:15pm. After visiting the Schuyler Mansion's Twelfth Night celebration we decide to go to nearby Nicole's on Delaware Ave in Albany, NY. It was quiet when we first arrived but quickly filled up with many diners & the big party upstairs. Nicole's is larger than it appears. A 10 seat bar with about a dozen table in the adjoining dining room. There is also a cosy dining area with a fireplace through a doorway on the first floor. The reserved party room upstairs holds 25-35 people. Plenty of wait staff on deck. We sat at the bar where we were greeted by Katie V. We ordered a Glenlivet neat ($13) & a house pinot grigio ($10) while we looked over the menu. Katie told us the specials. She was very busy as the restaurant was filling up quickly. Reservations are a must on Fri & Sat. She was quickly & deftly making many fancy cocktails & pouring wines for the bar, both dining rooms, & the party upstairs. A true professional and kept up an entertaining banter with patrons & staff. We shared three appetizers from the specials menu. The unique crispy artichokes hearts w/ an aioli dip ($10) was a perfectly prepared & served. My bride had the Italian onion soup ($10) - Fontina | Mozzarella | Short Rib | Italian Bread | Thyme Rosemary- deep rich flavor & piping hot. I had the Gnudi & veal ($18) - Gnudi are gnocchi made w/ ricotta cheese, not pasta, served w/ the braised short ribs. Another unique, & excellent dish. Check out their inspired menu. No room for desserts but they all looked sized for sharing. A friendly neighborhood restaurant with flair and a loyal clientele. Thank you to Katie V. for excellent & entertaining service. Nice trick with the cocktail shaker. LOL. Dinners range from $19 for pappardelle & meatballs to $38 for Zuppa di Pesce. Monday: 5pm-9pm, Tue: closed, Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm. Plenty of parking in their side lot & some on the street parking. A great first experience. Highly recommended. Thank you again to Katie V & a big thanks to the kitchen staff - a great job tonight. We certainly will be back frequently in the future. Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY USA
Really cute restaurant offering Italian food. All the portions are pretty big! Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5