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BRODY'S ITALIAN - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Seriously? I didn't review this place? Oops! I've been here twice now and must say there is some good food coming out of their kitchen. The Eggplant Parmesan has some AMAZING sauce with it unlike any I've had before. A lot of red sauces all taste somewhat similar but this is something special. Both times I've come home with leftovers so portions are on the larger size. Complimentary bread and oil starts your meal off. Service has always been spot on. My only major gripe about the place is the seating and size of the place. Be warned... this location is SMALL. Both times I went I ended up with ass in my face when someone sat next to me was leaving. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. We used to live close by. Now when I get a craving I drive all the way from Gilbert. It's the best. Great happy hour in the bar. And they remember your name!! read more

My family has been eating at Nick's for years. The food is consistent and all items we have tried are terrific. Last night, we ordered the grilled vegetables and fried calamari as appetizers. The calamari was very fresh and perfectly fried. The sauce was a bit spicy, but really complimented the flavor well. The grilled vegetables were perfect! My only complaint was an abundance of carrots. We wished they would have added additional eggplant and zucchini. As a main dish, I ordered chicken florentine without mushrooms. The flavor was great! I loved the garlic and cream sauce. I wish they had additional spinach, but will certainly order again. The restaurant is small. It is always busy, and last night was no exception. The service was spot on. Orlando goes above and beyond and has a great attitude. read more

BRODY'S ITALIAN - Chicken florentine - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very very average. First of a we got the chicken parmesan. The oil in the the deep fryer was old and could only taste oil. The two of us are less than half. We also got a pizza. Soggy crust and again a bland, oil tasting crust. For a 10 inch pizza you shouldn't have to use a fork to eat it. Think this place might have forgot about tomatoes. Will not go again. Service was pleasant but half our meal went in the garbage. read more

This is mediocre but decent food. Clean enough and decent service. The food lacks spice and presentation is really sloppy. Probably the best thing is the grilled vegetables. The lasagna is decent. The.coffee is insipid. I will say the location is convenient. read more

Love this place! The staff is amazing and the food is even better. I've been here a few times and I've always been so impressed with their food. The pasta is made from scratch so there's no beating that! read more

My fiance and I were really feeling like good Italian food and decided to choose nicks because it was the closest and decently priced. ordered the lasagna,pesto penne, and gnocchi for takeout and told 15mins (wow that seems really fast.) first the lasagna looked like a hot mess..tasted alittle bitter and that it was Microwaved. pesto penne was really really bad in my opinion..couldn't get over how much pesto was in it..i get its suppose to have alot but it just didnt taste right now the gnocchi was ok but tasted bland and the marinara was like they went to food city and bought faux marinara..also microwaved it seems i usually try any place twice but nope not this one. overall olive garden or even oreganos beats this place out of the water. SHOOT i could do a better job in my kitchen read more

I went to this place with low expectations and was clearly dissapointed. the staff was nice and the place was fine but at the end of the day the food is what matters. We got bread which was a nice touch, something many restaurants have done away with as far as the whole white table cloth setting but the bread here was good. The appetizers were typical but fine but the entrees really dissapointed. We ordered the seafood ravioli and it was just a mess. The filling tasted like it had come out of a can that had been in the fridge too long. It was a mush where you couldn't taste any of the seafood but more of a grainy watery filling. The kitchen was closed or I would have sent it back. Sorry for the review, nice people but the food was not up to par. read more

Small, casual restaurant. Moderate prices for lunch.Worth trying. Generous portions. I had Chicken Giardino which is sauteed tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, wine sauce and melted mozzarella over linguini. It had 2 large pieces of chicken breast and was delicious for $17 at lunch. Wife had chicken marela which was slightly over-cooked, but otherwise was good. Attentive service. read more

Great Italian food. Very good service. Loved their Chicken Marsala. Plenty of Gluten Free options.

My boyfriend and I ate here because he had a groupon. Normally I don't dig italian but I tried to stay open.... The menu is great and all but, man, SALTY food! My minestrone soup was good, but both my salad (who salts a salad??!!!) and my boyfriend's Chicken parmigiana dish were SO heavily salted you could barely taste any distinct flavors. The service was good, and all else but man, I couldn't drink enough fluid the rest of the night to read more

What a great place! Last night, I wanted to pick up dinner to bring home for my 21st wedding anniversary. We couldn't go out for dinner but I wanted to make it special anyway. Specifically, I was looking for osso buco, a favorite of my husband. I called restaurants from my work in Scottsdale to my home in Mesa w no luck. One had it on their menu at almost $40 but way too expensive for me. I found it on Nick's menu and ordered the whole dinner from them. Yum!! My husband was thrilled that I had done this for him. Bonus was getting grilled shrimp app, caprese, osso buco w risotto, veal picatta w pasta (delish), and 3 desserts (had to get one for my son!), all for $105. In Scottsdale!! read more

Italy! It survived 30 years of domination under the corrupt Borgia family, Mussolini, wars, murder and bloodshed. But they've also produced the some of the greatest art and music in the world. And food. You know there's nothing like Italian food. The wide variety and nuances from the various regions offer something for everyone. If you think it's all watery, overly sweet red sauce, you've been ruined by cans of Chef Boyardee and jars of awful Ragú. Nick's restaurants have been a staple on the Valley restaurant scene for nearly 20 years, developing a loyal and devoted following. So much so, that he has three successful restaurants. Nick made his livelihood as a hair stylist in the Big Apple. Tired of the winters, he emigrated from New York City to Phoenix. Disappointed with Italian fare he found, he borrowed his family's recipes from his brother and opened his own restaurant. Nick's is warm, casual, intimate and inviting. And delicious, of course. "I want you walk through my door and enjoy every minute you're here 'til you leave," Nick hopes. We visited Nick's Paradise Valley location, starting off with his amazing Bruschetta. Fresh bread, baked on the premises every morning, topped with tomatoes, olives, basic, garlic, capers, onions and herbs. Only $5. Other appetizer choices include grilled or fried calamari, mussels in red or white sauce, grilled shrimp and others. Nine fabulous salads are also available as well as Minestrone and Stracciatella soup. You wanna talk pasta? Nick's pasta is all housemade. All 16 varieties, with everything from Angel Hair to Ziti. Whole wheat and/or gluten free are both available from $10 for the Marinara to $19 for the succulent Lobster Ravioli. Nick creates his sauces in small batches every day or two for freshness and maximum flavor. Eight different chicken dishes grace the menu. Each is served with a side of pasta or steamed vegetables. The Chicken Marsala ($16) is the most popular. The Chicken Parmesan is a traditional, solid choice. A generous, pounded breast covered with Nick's irresistible, bold, thick Marinara sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and baked. If you like, you can have it à la Milanese--dredged in flour for a light coating, flash fried and then baked. In the mood for "frutti di mare"? Nick's extensive seafood entrées with eleven choices give you plenty. Our recommendation: you get a little bit of everything with the heavenly Cioppino. Originating in San Francisco, this now "traditional" Italian dish includes tender mussels, chopped clams, calamari and shrimp served over linguini, not necessarily as the stew you might usually expect. Suggestion: Try Nick's Cioppino with Garlic White Wine Sauce to experience the most delicate flavors of the seafood, although you can also get it with the spicy arrabbiata sauce or with marina sauce. $21. The calamari pleased us with its perfect tenderness and sweet flavor. Hard, rubbery calamari is always a looming threat for even accomplished chefs. No worries here. Feel daring? Nick offers five different veal dishes. We can't wait to try his his Ossobuco, a Milanese specialty of braised veal shanks. (Shhh! We won't tell if you won't!) Nick also has specialty and create-your-own pizza and calzones. For a real treat, finish the meal with one of Nick's large Chocolate Chip Cannoli. It's even better if you're being served by Nick's young cousin, the handsome and built, built, built Jason. He can make me an offer I can't refuse anytime. For a great value, try Nick's Lunch Specials with a wide variety of choices, including Hero sandwiches. This menu is available Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. You'll never forget the time you spend at Nick's. read more

Solid food and execution. While my experience varies a bit as I make my way through the menu, their hits ensure that this is a regular part of the rotation. They execute a halibut dish that is both easy on the palate and light on the calorie counter. Their bread is among the best. Truly great Italian American food. read more

I was originally in town for business but then connected with family and ended up celebrating our belated birthdays at Nick's. All I can say is that I wish this place was right around the corner from me. It was SO GOOD!!! I could totally become a regular at this place. It's nothing but high points folks: 1. Authenticity - the waiters are actually, get this, ITALIAN! 2. Service - fast and friendly, which is impressive for such a popular place. 3. Beverages - good selection of affordable wines and specialty drinks. The house Pinot Grigio was great. 4. Seating - though it's small inside and by the looks of it, very popular, we walked in and were seated immediately without a reservation. 5. Food - 5 stars! FANTASTIC! The bread that comes when you are seated is delish (and a generous selection of a few different breads). We started with the yummy antipasto salad - fresh and delicious. It could only by topped by the entrees - each meal was so good and was a decent portion - Shrimp Scampi, Baked Ziti and Butternut Squash Ravioli (my fave). Though definitely full, I couldn't resist dessert and ordered a cannoli. Oh...my...gosh... delicious. Such a fantastic meal. I hope that business or other travel brings me back again. read more

First off-- service was outstanding. Ate at the bar -- bartender was quick with attention, friendly, and had good recommendations. There is a reason why she seemed to have many regulars at coming in and out. Was offered bread immediately upon sitting, but declined-- did hear others in the restaurant raving. Food was good. Had the calamari with linguini in white wine sauce. The calamari was tender and well cooked (grilled) linguini was cooked to perfectly. I likely would have tried the red wine sauce next time-- the white wine sauce was "lacking" something. I'm a "bigger" guy and the serving size was MORE than enough and they didn't skimp on the calamari. Salad was fresh and the right size. Oil and vinegar was seasoned well. Add blue cheese crumbles to the salad, it is worth it. Chianti was good, liquor was strong selection for a smaller bar set up. Food price was below what I would have guessed. Wine was a little pricier -- scotch (Oban) at 14$ a pour is a bit much ($55-60 a bottle) Quiet restaurant... read more

Went to this restaurant yesterday for a date. We were rushed to place our order off the bat but then waited a hour for our food. Had I known it was going to be a hour wait for our food we would have never sat down. I saw other couple get food that sat down after us recieve food first and I saw to go pick up orders with 8+ entrees going out. As a business they should really inform there customers that due to phone orders there will be a long wait. Good food but not worth a hour wait IMO. read more

Yummy! We live super close and come here once every 3-4 months (only cause I try to eat healthy as much as possible ;) service has always been excellent in both the bar and dining hall. We've missed happy hour the past few times but they have great deals. Shrimp scampi, lobster ravioli, cioppino, chicken Marsala are all wonderful options. Atmosphere is cozy and cute. Nice spot for a romantic night out, or some nice drinks for happy hour in good company read more

Nick's is a small local chain that does a lot of things right. The portions and service are just right, and there's a lot of variety on the menu. Nick's has a bunch of home made pastas, along with pizza, salads, and appetizers. They have a soup that sort of like a Chinese egg drop combined with minestrone. Try it! I'd recommend this spot for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure. Don't forget to check the board for the specials and try something new. read more

Fabulous little Italian joint with a couple other Valley locations. I went here for a friend's birthday, had some drinks, bruschetta and the Chicken Parmesan. The bruschetta was fabulous - the bread was toasty and there were just the right amount of tomatoes. The Chicken Parmesan was mouth-watering. I am a big fan of this dish in general and Nick's did not disappoint! An overall great atmosphere, good portions and a friendly staff will definitely bring me back to Nick's again. Highly recommended! read more

Always delicious always on point staff. I have been at this location the most (other ones a couple times each). Ingredients to a nice relaxing atmosphere is what nicks is all about. Thanks Nicks, and evviva! read more

This is a place I would definitely never go back to soon as you walked in the door the server came up to greet us he was kind of acquitting for some reason had an attitude that he didn't want us there as soon as we came in maybe he was on break or something I don't know but now for the food we ordered grilled vegetable salad the chicken marsala and the pesto gnocchi I like the grilled vegetable salad not a whole lot of flavor can't really expect a whole lot of just veggies for flavor-wise but still good now for the chicken marsala the marsala sauce was good not the best I've ever had but the chicken was way over cooked super dry and hard the side of pasta marinara it was really bad literally it taste like tomato paste try my son's pesto gnocchi the pesto sauce was missing something it didn't have that bite that you get from pesto sauce not sure what that was and then gnocchi was was undercooked for me overall bad service bad attitude and through that wasn't that good and it was on the price your side read more

Had dinner at Nicks tonight. Great service and the food was superb. Highly recommend. Staff very attentive and right on que.

I really enjoyed my food here, and the service was good. It was really quiet inside, and the dinner menu is a tad pricey, but the food was fresh and tasty. They have bread and olive oil on the tables too, which I always love. Penne pesto pasta was really good (a little much on the butter), and the salmon pesto sandwich was to die for (lunch only). Definitely worth a try, I'll be back! read more

What an amazing Italian food!! Yesterday me and my girlfriend were visiting Phoenix and felt like having Italian food, so happy Yelp sent us to Nick's The service was amazing, Jason the bartender was so polite helpful and generous but above all was the quality of food We both ordered salads to start with, a Cesar and a grilled veggie salad, outstanding And we both had halibuts, it was great Nick the owner came to check that everything is ok and invited us for coffee and the delicious dessert I hope to come and visit again soon Ciao read more

I just realized that I have never wrote an actual review on Nick's, my favorite Phoenix spot. Maybe it's the nostalgia? I've been coming here since High School. Maybe it's the casual, family owned atmosphere? No matter which location you visit, you'll most likely see Nick checking up on things. Most importantly, it's the consistency. No matter which location you choose, it all tastes great, every time. For me, this is good Italian food, but in the American way. If you're looking for real Italy italian, you may choose another spot, but I find the typical Lasagna, Ravioli, Baked Zitti to be fantastic! I love their Bolognese, and if you notice on my profile, my last meal on earth would be their chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti bolognese- each entree comes with a huge side of either fresh veggies or pasta. The portions are huge, so I love to eat some, and it's always even better the next day! Here are a few of my favorite dishes: -Di Mare Salad (with grilled calamari like Gabi M says) - Tilapia Picatta - Chicken Ravioli (my best friend Natalie always tells me that if you get the Chicken tortellini, you actually get more!) -Chicken Parm (note the above) -Baked Ziti (have them add meatballs) -Cannoli (I'm pretty sure I could spoon feed the filling like ice cream! Was that too much?) Go to any one of their locations for a casual, quick Italian meal- I'm never disappointed! read more

We frequent this place quite a bit since we live close by. It's a quintessential neighborhood restaurant. The food is consistently good. We love the arriabiata sauce (although sometimes it is spicier than other times - mostly good & spicy.) The pizzas are good, and so are their specials. I've had the halibut special several times and it is always tender & flaky, not overcooked. The steamed veggies aren't soft but have a nice crunch to them Great happy hour offers, too :-) - if you can find a place in the bar area! They are usually packed. read more

Nick's has Portobello mushroom ravioli that can be served with their house pink sauce. It's one of the best things I've ever tasted. read more

BRODY'S ITALIAN - Portobello mushroom ravioli with pink sauce. I dream about this stuff. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is a nice little neighborhood restaurant, good, but not great. I've been here a couple times since I live close and have found the food to be well flavored, service quick, and drinks strong ;) My personal recommendation is the penne alla campagna, a great mixture of pasta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and chicken in an olive oil based sauce. Not too heavy, not too light. I was a little disappointed they only had peach sangria, a nice red one would have hit the spot. They also have a gluten-free menu. The staff is very attentive and take a lot of pride in their restaurant, but like a few other Yelpers have noticed, they seem to want to get you out quick. Our server asked us twice if he wanted us to box up our dinner while we were clearly eating. I don't want to be rushed on a nice dinner. For a few more $ and because it's across the street, I have to recommend Rusconi's. Their service and food is really 5-star. read more

Enjoyed another good meal with friends. Nick's is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant. The menu is varied, something for everyone and tasty. Not gourmet, not fancy- but consistent. Only once was I disappointed in my Dinner. And that's not bad odds considering we are regular patrons since they opened many years ago. read more

Great place! Excellent food and fantastic service! The Italian chopped salad is outstanding! Had a great lunch there! Will definitely visit again! read more

Don;t bother... on attitude alone. Used to go there for Happy Hour which was a good deal.. and it went until 7 pm... even better... went this week and were told happy hour ends in 2 minutes, i mentioned the website says 6:30 and it was not quite 6 pm.. hostess says, we changed it. I say, the website still says 6:30 pm... She says, i will mention it to the manager. With that kind of customer service we went next door to Iron Chef and had an amazing meal with many happy hour discounts and delightful attention. Save your money and get more respect and better value next door at Iron Chef. read more

Nick's has been a pretty popular gathering place for a group of my friends. I have had their pizzas, calzones, and chicken parmesan. Those dishes have been pretty good. Last night I wanted to try something new, so I tried the baked ziti with meatballs. I don't recommend it. The issue was that it was overcooked. The ziti was rubbery and the dish was dry. The ends of the ziti were hard and crunchy. The best thing about the dish was the meatballs. Even though my food was not up to par, the service was exceptionally good. read more

Nick's Italian is one of my new favorite little places. I have eaten there about six times. Some of their stuff is just okay, but some of it is great. The items that are great, are great enough to keep coming back. First of all, ANYTHING in the white wine garlic sauce is practically orgasm inducing! Especially the Penne a la Campagna! Penne pasta, chicken, spinach, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes combined with the white wine garlic sauce make for a fantastic combination. The marinara sauce is very tasty, conidering it seems to be very basic. The Cioppino in the WWG sauce is probably my second favorite thing. It seemed like an overwhelming avalanche of multiple sea creatures; Shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari. all over a huge portion of linguini. I also highly reccomend the baked ziti with sausage... Its hot!!! Nick's has a great little dinning room. Small, but intimate. Its mildly reminiscent of some of the little restaurants in San Francisco or New York that i've been to. The service is very hit or miss. It seems like the female staff is much more enjoyable, not because of their gender, but because it seems like they know HOW to be friendly and efficient. Most of the servers at Nick's seem to be overworked, as they always rushing and and sometimes it takes longer then it should to be greeted. While there is one male server whos section i refuse to sit in, most of the other servers do a great job. read more

Since I moved to Phoenix I'd been looking for a good little italian place with some authenticity, like a place I loved in my hometown. Nicks totally fits the bill, the food is good and the staff is friendly. One of my favorite foods is Caprese, and I especially love finding places that make it well, which Nick's does. The Mozzarella en Carozza is very good too, though I'll admit it wasn't quite what I was expecting. I can't remark on the pasta because I don't eat pasta these days, but it looks and smells amazing. It is a little pricey for my tastes, but so was the place in my hometown, so no surprise there. read more

My experience was really good. Great service and the seafood special was delicious. Hearty portions. Great selection of wines by the glass.

I read all the hype on this place and was hoping for some great food and instead left wishing we had just eaten fast food. I tried the old staple of chicken parmesan as it seemed a popular choice and I will never go there again. It tasted like a frozen chicken patty with canned tomato sauce. It came with spaghetti on the side and that too was not only overcooked, but just gross. My girlfriend had the gnocchi with pink sauce and again it underwhelmed. I know finding good gnocchi is difficult but to me, the sauce again fell flat. It all tasted store bought and out of cans or jars. When I go out somewhere I want to eat something that I can't fix at home myself. Not only could I have made it but I could have made it MUCH better. The only redeeming thing I liked about the food was the bread at the start. As for the ambience, it is small and had a quiet feel to it but looking around, all the artwork (most of) are pictures you buy from Target...And there wasnt much other decor around to give you that Italian feel to it other than the waiter's accent which to me seemed very over the top whether he is authentic or not. Sometimes I couldn't even understand him. Either way, for the price I know you can get better Italian food. Try Cucina Tagliani. I felt Nick's was overpriced, underwhelming, and not worth me ever going back. It wasn't the worst food in the world but it wasn't anything memorable by any means. read more

We love this restaurant. The service is great and the food is consistently delicious. Even on a night when every table was full and people were lined up out the door waiting for a table, our "to go" order was ready when promised and it was fresh and hot. If you are looking for a fantastic neighborhood Italian restaurant, this is it! read more

My wife and I ate at Nicks last night. We had claims, Lasagna, wine, coffee and tiramisu. Here is the bad then the good news: Bad News: The bread is the worst I have ever had in an Italian Restaurant. My wife's water tasted like Vinegar. After complaining to the server, they found that the water had been contaminated by white vinegar. My wife and I both woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pains, probably due to the clams. The Good News: Lasagna was good as was the coffee and tiramisu. Thanks to Groupon we saved $40. We will not be going back. read more