Nicky's is perfect. As a former Philly resident I appreciate the nods throughout the menu. I stopped in today for a comfort sandwich and The Fancy didn't disappoint. The (house-made? You shouldn't have!) mozzarella really made the sandwich, the cutlet was crispy and delicious and there was just the right amount of prosciutto. I cannot wait to go back- next time will ask for crispy prosciutto and spicy peppers. So good. 10/10, no notes. read more

Nicky’s Italian - The Fancy - forgot to request no tomato, but easy to pull. Look at that mozz! - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

I was excited to try Nicky's Italian after seeing it online, but unfortunately my experience was very disappointing. We waited over 20 minutes for two cold sandwiches despite the restaurant being nearly empty. When the food finally arrived, the sandwiches were cold, bland, and lacked flavor. Considering the prices, I expected much better quality and freshness. What concerns me even more is the way the owner responds to negative reviews. Instead of taking customer feedback as an opportunity to improve, many of the responses come across as defensive, dismissive, and disrespectful. Reading those interactions makes it seem like customer concerns are not taken seriously. I don't mind paying premium prices when the food and service justify it, but neither did in this case. Based on my experience, I won't be returning. read more

Terrible and overpriced. 45 bucks for two sandwiches on bad focaccia bread with very little meat but on top of that the flavors were bad. better off going down to Podestos deli 2 mins away. Editing my review from the owners response. Great way to talk to a disappointed customer! Your restaurant is dirty, smelled like sewage. Your employees touch the cash register with their gloves on and then went over and started cutting meat. It took 20 minutes for two sandwiches that were half ass. Zero people in there. And if you think your sandwich is worth $23 you're out of your mind. Maybe you should take your head out of your ass. read more

Never had a bad meal here. Updated menu with pastas and wraps. Greeted like old friends. Tried some new to us items. read more

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About $50 The #8 no arugula. The rocky lV. NICKYS sticks, canned Italian soda, bottle sparking water. Dine in. Service was good. Took my order and brought the food out to me. ambiance was ok. Millennial rap music playing at times. Plenty of to go and puck up.orders while I ate. The sticks were great, slightly breaded with a good cheese pull.. the sandwiches were excellent. Will return to try the pastas and different sandwiches when in rome.. read more

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A must try. Made from scratch. Real deal italian. I ordered the Spicy Vodka with Shrimp and Nicky's Sticks. 10/10 for both. One of the best vodka sauces I've ever had. Don't even get me started on the sticks. INSANE cheese pull. Not too greasy. Delicious. read more

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It's been too long but we're back at Nicky's Italian in the College Square Shopping Center. This time, we are diving head first into their caprese salad, spicy penne a la vodka that's spiked with Italian sausage, and spaghetti and meatballs. All were served with their delectable, house-made foccacia bread. The caprese was a shingled array of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto with a drizzle of EVOO and fresh basil leaves. Scrumptious! The penne was al dente, just how I like it. The sauce was bright and vibrant and the sausage was spicy with chili flakes and flavorful. The meatball was soft and tender with good beefy flavor. The spaghetti had a nice chew and the sauce tasted fresh and acidic. Another home run from Nicky's! Eat fresh. Eat local. Eat at Nicky'sItalian. read more

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I been eating here almost every week and the first week I been here, I ate it for 2 times. I am obsessed with their Alfredo because it reminds me of home & Filipino "Carbonara" or White Spaghetti. I almost cried from nostalgia. The owners are always so nice & always smiling. The restaurant looks very clean and the restroom is clean as well. It's next to Dumpling U & two doors down from T4 Boba Tea Shop. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Alfredo with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Ordthe spaghetti and meatballs this time. Lunch buddy got the spaghetti Alfredo with chicken parm and we are sharing an Italian salad. Service was good. Wish they had unlimited fountain drinks instead of cans. But happy they have Coke products!! They forgot to give our salad. Refunded us for the salad. Served the meals fairly quickly. The spaghetti and meatballs were good. I don't think I would order again though. But would encourage people to try the meatballs. They were hearty. The spaghetti sauce was good both were missing something flavor wise but still very good. Now the spaghetti alfredo on the other hand was outstanding. I swear it was some of the best Alfredo sauce I've had. I'm not expert by any means but in my opinion this Alfredo sauce was top tier. Garlicky just salty enough, thick and packed with flavor. The chicken parm was very good too. Flavorful and crisp. I would order this every time! Both worth a try but the Alfredo is a must order every time read more

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I was so excited to come try this place as soon as I saw it on Yelp and realized it was an Italian-deli sandwich / restaurant situation. It did not disappoint! I got the Chooch, which is a vegetarian option on the menu and it was great! The fried eggplant was thin and crispy. The balsamic glaze helped to balance out the sandwich. I like that you can taste the fresh quality of tbe ingredients in their sandwiches. I can't wait to come back and try their pasta or truffle fries eventually. The service was great as well, everyone working there was very friendly! If you're going to eat in, know this place is on the smaller side, but has lots of seating for the space's overall size. Please come and support this local business if you're looking to have a sandwich for lunch! read more

Nicky’s Italian - The Chooch - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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I'd been hearing a lot about this place, so I decided to stop by for lunch. I ordered the Hot Chick sandwich, which comes with a chicken cutlet, mozzarella, arugula, tomato, Calabrian chili mayo, and hot honey on a hoagie roll. I also tried the waffle fries topped with grana, garlic, and hot honey. The fries were excellent--crispy, flavorful, and with a nice little kick from the hot honey. The sandwich was generously sized and full of great flavors, though I do wish salt and pepper were available, as the chicken cutlet could have used just a bit of both. They offer a good variety of hot and cold sandwiches as well as several pasta options. You order and pay at the counter, and the food is brought to your table. The restaurant was clean and is conveniently located in a large shopping center with plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back to try some of their pastas! read more

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WOW glad I randomly checked Yelp and saw this new Italian spot. They do sandwiches, pastas and more. I got the spicy penne a la vodka with Italian sausage as well as their You Fancy sandwich with their chicken cutlet. I do wish their Spicy Penne a la Vodka was more spicy though. Didn't really taste much heat. Also maybe it was just luck of the draw but the soda I pulled from the fridge wasn't really cold. Maybe it had just been restocked? As for the sandwich I had no complaints there. I ended up buying a different sandwich, the B Dawk, to go for my parents and they enjoyed it. So far I'm pretty impressed. It's only their 2nd day and they said they've had some trouble but they were great and my food was made well. Cute little spot with a good amount of tables for couples. With some seats for small groups as well. I'd def recommend giving them a shot. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Spicy penne a la vodka and You Fancy (sandwich) - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Great Italian sandwich spot in the Planet Fitness shopping center off March & Pershing Ave. I've been here a few times for takeout and it's always solid. Sandwiches are made to order, so they're fresh, hot, and taste great every time. The staff is friendly and welcoming. My go-to is You Fancy -- I order it every time and it never disappoints. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving a good sandwich. read more

huge sandwiches that are absolutely loaded with deliciousness!! all the flavors blend together so well. the chicken was juicy and leafy greens were crunchy not soggy which was perfect. everything was evenly spread out so each bite was perfect. i can't wait to try all the other sandwiches and wraps as well as their pastas! the cashier was super super friendly and personable and service was quick! the restaurant itself is small and super cute. i wish he kids menu had a little more sandwich variety because my daughter didn't care for the sandwich, but went crazy over the all heil cesar wrap! read more

Nicky’s Italian - all hail cesar - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

I had been waiting to try this place, and it did not disappoint! I think I've officially found my new favorite Italian spot. It truly feels like you're eating at a small deli in Italy. It's a bit small but the decor is lovely. I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap and the chicken Parmesan, and I was very impressed with the generous portion sizes. Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The service was excellent, everyone was friendly, patient, and welcoming. The menu is pretty extensive and can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but the staff is more than happy to help guide you if needed! I'm going back soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Chicken Caesar wrap - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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OMG... what an amazing sandwich place. Total small business that serves up some scrumptious food. The You Fancy and Hot Chick are super yummy sandwiches. My wife stopped by on a road trip. Found this place on yelp and so glad we did. Great service. Fresh ingredients. We took the sandwiches to go and enjoyed them on the long road trip. Highly recommend this place. read more

My new favorite sandwich shop. You can get a good sandwich almost anywhere, but what sets Nicky's apart from the rest is the different combinations of meats and sauces that they use. And they are quite filling. Great location with plenty of parking and decent amount of seating. They also have pasta dinners on the menu if you want something more substantial. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Big Dom - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Nicky's was cool. I was open to try something different this day. I got the "YOU FANCY" MAMA D'S CHICKEN CUTLET. PROSCIUTTO FRESH MOZZ, ARUGULA, TOMATO, GARLIC $ 14.99 MAYO, BALSAMIC GLAZE, ROASTED PEPPERS, HOUSE FOCACCIA. My experience is that i think I should have made a different choice. While this sandwich wasn't bad, I wanted something with more flavor. I thought they balsamic and garlic would knock it out of the park. Next time, maybe something spicy. Check them out though. They have alot of items to choose from. read more

Ok but quality is not what it used to be. I had to throw out half my sandwich today because the prosciutto was disgusting.

For me, in order to give a 5 star on my first review you have to really impress me. Not because I feel I'm special, but I always like to try a place at least twice to really get a good review. However, this spot really hit the spot. I had the chicken Caesar wrap, it was Absolutely delicious!!!! Not only did they mix the dressing inside, but gave an additional cup to add, which I did because the dressing was great. My wife had the Sinatra, and my son the Jawn. The spot itself isn't large, so plan on waiting if you eat in. It was a little warm inside, their A/C was lacking for sure, only downfall. The staff were all working hard, cutting fresh meat, preparing meals, all working hard. The sandwiches were all fresh, you could taste it in every bite. I'm a big sandwich person, second to pizza, so I really enjoy a good sandwich. Definitely recommend, I know for a fact we'll be back. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Good food, nice staff, no desserts though, order their version of French dip--good enough, wife ordered a pasta dish which was good

Sandwiches are ok. They aren't anything crazy and a tiny bit overpriced. The location itself looks nice and clean. Customer service could be a little bit better, but food presentation is cool and trying their best to keep it Italian. Aside from that i may need to try it again to be sure of my review. But so far it is just and "ok" experience. read more

At the beginning of December I found this great sandwich shop and thought to give it a try since for me a a good sandwich is a go to. Not only have I continued to go back and try everything on the menu that I can try because I have yet to find something that isn't good. Even as Christmas came and their menu also includes pasta dishes, and salads and amazing chicken piccata. We ordered this for our Christmas dinner and it was absolutely fabulous. Now all my coworkers wanna order from here for their lunches.I've been coming back every week. Zero disappointment here! This is a must try. Good service and good location. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Truffle fry's and Jawn sandwich - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Ok let me start by saying the food was fantastic. The rating does not reflect the food whatsoever, but it does reflect the ambiance. I had a bad experience only due to a homeless lady being in the restaurant. She smelled terrible, and kept scratching her ass crack from the inside. Using her dirty fingers to touch the inside and outside of the doors and the chairs inside. That just turned me off from the food. I lost the taste of my palette when I was eating the sandwich due to the homeless persons smell. Anyway, enough of the rant about why I gave the restaurant a lower rating. It's not their fault for that. Now to the sandwich! It was really good and very flavorful. It was expensive, but it was good. I also got a meatball for my daughter, and it was really good! Flavorful and a nice chunky piece. I would possible come here again if no homeless are around. read more

Nicky’s Italian - The jawn sandwich - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Excellent Food and Services The bread are Daily baked and very fresh The ambiance is pleasant The owner Leni is very kind and Sweet Definitely will return and recommend this place read more

I had a chicken parmigiana sandwich I believe was called the B Dawk. It was good, not over the top good, $14.49 good? Perhaps based on your prospective of the day. Service was good and really pleasant except for one and she looked like management. Shame. Took my order like a dragon lady, not very helpful or suggesting, so 1st impression was so so but everyone else was nice. This place is new and clean. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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We found this restaurant on Instagram and decided to give it a try. It's a small, cozy café-style spot with very friendly staff. We ordered the Mama Jo's Spaghetti and Meatballs, the 9th Street, and the ND3 with turkey for take-out. Mama's Jo Spaghetti - This dish was flavorful and well-balanced. The red sauce was delicious, and the meatballs were tender and tasty. The spaghetti noodles could have been a bit more al dente, but overall it was a solid, decent pasta dish. 9th Street and ND3 - Both sandwiches were good. They had classic flavors and were satisfying, though the fillings felt a little minimal for the price. Overall, a nice restaurant/eatery with friendly service and enjoyable food. We'd come back to try more items next time! read more

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Dude brought New York to Stockton. Food (pesto fusilli, you fancy sandwich)? Legit. Vibes from staff? Immaculate Music and decor? Classy. read more

So we go to Planet Fitness and have seen Nicky's but had never eaten there. Then at Christmas, my sister-in-law gave us a Toast ecard for Nicky's. We decided to check it out this afternoon and man, are we glad we did! A bit small but conveniently set at the corner of the strip, the spot has a great vibe; You feel like you wandered into a quaint Italian deli in New York complete with amazing sights and smells! We decided on our menu choices and sat for a bit while the food was prepared. A steady stream of customers kept on coming in to order, which was impressive given that it was between lunch and dinner times. We didn't eat in but took our food home. Once we tasted the food, we were amazed! The combination of flavors is to die for. We were each only able to have one half of our sandwiches ( leftovers; yay! ) and one of the meatballs. We will most definitely be back for more as the pasta choices looked fantastic. Highly recommend this spot!! Here's what we ordered: B Dawk (Philly Style) Rocky IV (Philly Style) Waffle Fries w/ Truffle Sauce Nicky's Meatballs read more

I was yearning for an authentic spaghetti and meatball dish and little Nicky's Italian restaurant did not disappoint with tasty sauce and the best al dente noodles, I felt like I was in Bologna, Italy's culinary capital. read more

Sandwich is of good quality. Can't say about service as there's not a lot of talking. But $17/$18 dollar for a sandwich is really high, especially when there's less meat than what is shown in a picture of the same sandwich I order on google/yelp. Plus drink, that would be over $20. Either those sandwich with more meat are geared towards food influencers/friends or I'm just unlucky. There's only a couple slice of meat in my sandwich, finish it, and still hungry. Glad that I at least give it a try since it seems to be popular but the price is just too much in this economy. A small sandwich or whole plate of food at another location for the same price? You know what to choose. read more

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First time there and loving the vibe and menu choices. Super friendly staff! I had the ND 3 sandwich, which hit the spot! This place is a great addition to the local eateries! We will be back! read more

The sandwich was thick. Chocolate Chip cookie is full of chocolate chips and delicious the day of but dries out quickly. So...don't wait to eat it. The young lady who rung me up was polite and the music playing in the deli will please most Gen Xrs. Give it a try... you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

Amazing!!! Me and my husband went in, he got a "You Fancy" sandwich & I got the caeser wrap. Both were fresh and super filling. We will definitely be going back. We also tried Mole Cola for the first time. read more

Food is good; however, not worth frequenting as the two women run the place like Seinfield's famous episode about "rules." Not worth the hassle in our extended family/friend's opinion. read more

This is one of those places that you wanna keep a hidden gem but also shout from the rooftops about it. The food is absolutely amazing. Every time you walk in you are taking care of and treated like family and I am not joking some of the best mozzarella I've ever had as well as their fresh bread. read more

Actually Nicky's Italian looks like the Winchell's/Capitol Donut floor plan with Italian prints/decor, casual tables but clean. Service was ok. You order when you enter at the counter and they bring your food to the table. Don't expect any other service. They don't refill your water, don't ask if you need anything , so I won't be tipping 20% again. I think I was expecting service like at Prime or Market Tavern since the chef was part of ownership there. The "You Fancy Sandwich" my son and I ordered were great. My wife's Fusilli Pesto was delicious. The truffle fries were good. Mozzarella sticks actually looked homemade. Thus a step above a cafeteria for service, but most importantly the food was definitely very good and worth going back. I would have given them a five if the service was better. The food deserves a five star rating! read more

We're looking for a new place to eat. I'm tired of the usual place we go to. Found Nicky's Italian on March Lane. We tried and IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT. First the bread, I heard from the owner that it is made in- house. You will really taste the difference! We ordered 2 pastas they came out very fresh, pasta was cooked al dente just they way I like :) Spicy Penne- Love it! For someone who likes spicy food this is definitely your go to! The sausage that comes with it was nice and tender. Fussili truffle cream- mom enjoyed it as well! I tried few bites you can taste the creaminess and the truffle. For the price, I think it is reasonable. We couldn't finish the whole plate so we took some home. I hope this place stays in business, will try other pasta dishes and sandwiches next time! read more

The food and service was excellent. I come from a family of handmade pasta and pizza makers so I can be a little picky when it comes to Italian food. They had a wide range of sandwiches and a perfect, simple pasta, salad and appetizers menu. Our order included the truffle pasta, three different sandwhich, mozzarella , the spicy chicken and sinatra sandwiches. Everyone in our party said they couldn't wait to come back and try something new. The owner was also friendly and personable. read more

Amazing simple, but wonderfully made food.. delicious..well crafted - this place is perfect for a take out lunch or to sit down and enjoy a wonderful meal with a friend. I can't suggest this place enough. As a foodie, I'm so glad to have this place in our community. read more

Nicky’s Italian - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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