I can't say enough wonderful things about Nicky's! I've had dinner at Nicky's five times now and it's easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville! The pizzas are the shining stars here - the dough has the perfect amount of chew to it and is perfectly blistered with delicious charred spots from their coal burning oven - each pie reminds me of pizza I've had at mom and pop pizza shops in Rome and Naples. It's evident the pizza team at Nicky's has really figured out the execution and mastery of exceptional pizza making. The house-made pastas at Nicky's are also spot on - simple preparations with beautiful components. The buckwheat casarecce with wild mushrooms, mascarpone and hazelnuts has easily become one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had...EVER. I dream about it. What a special, special dish. All of the smaller dishes from the oven are fantastic as well - I particularly love the duck sausage and the winter brassicas as both are a nice start to the meal. I'd suggest sharing here and have found a couple antipasti, a small plate, a pasta and one pizza is a nice way to navigate the menu for two people. (Don't forget dessert though!) I really enjoy that the drink menu is quite approachable as far as range of options - you can "splurge" on a really nice bottle or enjoy a quartino (1/4 liter) from their tap wine selection or $6 glass of wine to complement your meal. I think the dessert menu is reminiscent of neighborhood restaurants in Italy - simple and straightforward: a selection of house-made gelato and a wonderful list of amaro. It's a perfect punctuation mark to end the meal. The addition of a pizzelle waffle cookie to the gelato is quite nostalgic for me. I don't think I've had a pizelle in 20 years - something Italian grandmas used to make! It's a fun surprise when your gelato arrives. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the menu here - these little added extras add much value to the experience overall. I am confident Nashville will embrace Nicky's - I can't stop singing the praises of every single thing I've eaten here! Its a welcome treat to have a restaurant who not only puts out exceptional food, but takes great pride in the incredible ingredients they use, the superior customer service they provide and the positive experience they give their diners. 5 gold stars and more for these guys!!! Bravo, Nicky!! read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

2 stars for food and 5 stars for service. Our waiter was so nice and really took the time to explain everything on the menu! I tried to look for her name on my receipt but it wasn't there. Anyway, we were so excited to come here! So when we found out the wait would be 45 mins long, we were completely fine with it. The interior design was nice but we had to park on the street because they were so busy! Food: We ordered one red and one white pizza. We ordered their daily white pizza which had Brussels sprouts with duck and we had their sausage with mozzarella for their red. First bite of their white pizza, I immediately said oh no... this is not good. Look, I LOVE Brussels sprouts!! I eat it all the time. But the flavors just didn't blend well. We also thought the same thing for the other pizza. It wasn't good at all :( I really hope I come back one day so I can update my review. I think they really are trying so I really hope it does get better because they have a great location and the people working here are really sweet! read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Sausage with mozzarella. It was ok.. - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Nicky's is a great pizza place in the Nations neighborhood of Nashville. My favorite time to dine here is happy hour on Thursday evenings, which offers 10 dollar pizzas and discounted cocktails. Nicky's has a great patio area -- during covid-19 you order at the kiosk inside prior to being seated and your food is delivered to you by the waitstaff. My favorite drink here is the frozen aperol spritz, which is typically only available during spring and summer. You can't go wrong with any of the pizzas, but don't forget a side of thick, delicious focaccia with house-made sorghum butter. Nicky's also has takeout. While I haven't had a chance to try them yet, I have also heard very good things about Nicky's bagels. read more

Eh! Awesome location and eclectic surroundings. A hipsters paradise with menu pricing for the cool people. Sunday brunch-margarita pizza, burger, two canned cokes, and sticky bun (awesome) =$48 with tip. Slow service with am almost empty restaurant. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Coal pizza oven - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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What a lovely new fantastic addition to The Nations area. Before arrival it started with a reservation. that is always one step in the right direction. We were seated promptly and quickly attended to--Our server took our drink orders after explaining the menu, appetizers, and drinks. The drink menu is interesting and extensive. I had a delicious Pinot Grigio and the rest of the table had a variety of beers. One of our group was curious about one of the beers so they brought him a small taste. Now this is Italian food! For starters we had fried octopus, salami and brussel sprouts. Small plates but this was what we had anticipated. And with a group, it is interesting to be able to sample a wide variety of a new menu to get a real taste. There was a white pizza special with various cheeses that was unbelievable. Then we decided to get a more typical pepperoni pizza just to compare. That too was perfect. Nothing disappointing. The desserts completed a perfect meal. My favorite gelato is salted caramel and it was as good as any gelato in Italy. Excited to go back again and I would highly recommend! read more

Good - not great. Went around 6 pm on Saturday. Without a reservation wait was an hour and thirty minutes. However, they had some tall long tables where pizza and beverages can be served. We opted for the later. Service was excellent! Our water was always full and they checked in regularly. We got one red and one white pizza. The red was the basic mozzarella, basil, and sauce. The white was the clam pie with peppers and basil (no cheese). The food had the right taste combinations but they were very sparse with ingredients- one tiny clam on each slice of the white and one small blob of mozzarella on the red. The crust was thin... but not crispy enough to have a good fold. Maybe I'm just a snob, but I need a nice crisp to my thin crust. Not too much, but a little bite. In this case, Five Points wins again in terms of expensive pizza I'm willing to fork the money for. read more

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Maybe it was just the pizza we ordered, but I feel this place is overrated. The drinks were good though. It is in a cool area of Nashville. read more

What a wonderful surprise! Just past some industrial building, this repurposed spot stands out. This place just opened a few weeks ago and I could not be happier. Cool ambiance, delicious food, great service, house made gelato with espresso poured on top. YUM. We started with the campanelle red wine pasta. Al dente and rich. Next we had the pepperoni, red onion, and mozzarella pizza. Crust is thin and crispy. Not soggy. Awesome coal fired pizza! We finished with both options of house made gelato with barista parlor espresso poured on top. This was a celebration in my mouth! Cannot wait to try the other pizzas. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - pepperoni, red onion, mozzarella pizza - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The husband and wife team, formerly of 51st kitchen and bar, have hit a home run with Nicky's! I've reviewed Nickys before, but felt it was time for another since they have changed their menu recently. The cocktails are great. The end of the road (think boulevardier) is excellent; spirit forward but well balanced. He steel horse was very good though a bit too bitter for my taste. The berry me with gin was a well balanced very refreshing cocktail that I thoroughly enjoyed. With respect to the appetizers, the stuffed artichoke was very good. The clams were fantastic. Spicy, fatty, acidic, and perfectly cooked. The pastas were great as well. The best two that I've had are the basil risotto with escargot and the tortellini. The risotto was perfectly seasoned with an herbaceous from basil note. The escargot were cooked perfectly; I would've preferred larger pieces, but many people I'm sure would disagree on that point. The tortellini with mushrooms were spectacular. An earthy but rich filling complemented the brown butter and mushrooms very well. The canestri and casarecce were both very good, but not spectacular in comparison to the other two. The canesti (a take on carbonara) was well seasoned but the sunchoke lacked a bit of richness. The casarecce was fine. The rabbit sausage was awesome, but the dish lacked a bit of seasoning. The pizzas as a whole are excellent! The date and Gorgonzola is absolutely fantastic the salty cheese and sweet dates are perfectly tied together by the Gorgonzola. The daily pie with cracklings and marinara with mozzarella was spectacular. The white pie with mushrooms was also excellent! As you can tell I think this place is making excellent food, and the beverages and service are also top notch. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Depict sausage pie with fermented chile paste and pea shoots with fresh mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

As a former Nashvillian visiting family for the holidays, I was excited to check out one of the many delicious new restaurants in the area. My wife and I heard how good this place is from a long-time friend and made a same day reservation on Open Table. I'm so glad we did, because our meal was perfection. We tried multiple appetizers: olives, goat cheese, charcuterie, and a fresh Brussels salad. Every app was delicious, and perfectly complemented the rest of our meal. Thanks to a good recommendation from our waiter, we tried the cinzanno rosso as an aparitif. Our main courses were two pastas and a pizza. I must recommend squid ink pasta. I am often a fan of squid ink pasta, and this one did not disappoint. In fact it is the best I have had. The flavor of the pasta was perfectly complimented by the rest of the ingredients in the dish. Having never heard of this style of pizza oven, I was initially unsure of what to expect from the pizza. I am happy to report that it was amazing. The super thin crust keeps its integrity. I could even pick it up to eat. After learning that all their gelato is made in house, we finished our meal with the lemon marscapon gelato and the salted caramel afogatto. Overall I feel satisfied without feeling heavy. As for the service, our waiter was attentive and friendly with helpful recommendations whenever we asked. Even though we lingered over our meal, our water glasses were always promptly filled. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to eat a delicious, fresh, locally-sourced Italian meal. I hope to return here on our next visit and will certainly be recommending this to friends. read more

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4.5/5!! Great atmosphere and great food!! Loved that you could see them making the pizza right in front of you. Food also came out quick but it is a order everything all at once at the front type of place, there are no servers! The focaccia and butter was outstanding. Great pizza and pasta as well, will definitely be back! read more

"Food was delicious. Pizza and meatballs good...like awesome! " -The Both of Us: Charles & Ingrid. read more

Delightful interior and good service. Time to talk as you wait for food. Definitely give it a try. Thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

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The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had the Italian Bagel and the Lox Bagel. Both were very nice! We also has ice expresso which went well with our food. They also recommended a clothing store next door. Saw this place on the DDD show with Guy Firey. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Best pizza in Nashville. Hands down!! We have only done take out here, but each time say we should really stay because it has a cool vibe too. read more

Great pizza place in an assuming location in Nashville. We had dinner reservation (get points on Open Table) for 8 adults and were promptly seated. Service was friendly and the decor is welcoming, with big open spaces. The pizzas were fantastic, as well as the drinks and charcuterie board. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Pizza had great flavor, but a lot of flop. The facility was very clean and staff was fantastic. Service impeccable. They did say they had to re-fire one pie so they comped both pizzas without me saying anything nor complaining. I will definitely give them another try. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The bagel shop is my favorite breakfast spot in Nashville. Why won't you guys bring back the rosemary sea salt bagel?? Its the best bagel in town. read more

This restaurant is amazing! I felt so comfortable in every aspect of this dining experience. You can tell they take safety very seriously. The food was amazing! I didn't get to try them, but I've heard their bagels are the best in Nashville, I can't wait to go back and try them. read more

First time at Nicky's and what a great time! Tried a touch of everything. Meats, cheese, pasta. Pizza. Oh the pizza. Busy night with fast and friendly service. Disclaimer. We are huge Caroline and Tony fans! Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Nice spot for a good pizza and some creative lighter Italian fare. Service is good, have solid happy hour specials and are now serving brunch (which I still need to try). I have been for dinner several times and have never left unhappy. They also have great drink/wine selection and an outdoor area to eat. Prices are fair and on par with Nashville dining. Parking can be tricky during busy hours but I have always found a street spot fairly close. read more

Twice I have taken out to the brewery next door. Thin crust, spicy, crispy ... pretty close to perfect. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The pasta and pizza are delicious. In fact, all the food is great. Good selection of beers on draft. Even the on-tap house wine is great. The loss of a star is solely because of how they're operating. It's an odd process where you order everything at the front of the restaurant. It was awkward getting up from my table and walking to the bar to get another drink. It's not a huge inconvenience, just odd especially given how nice the interior is. Anyway, it wouldn't prevent us from coming back. read more

Rather solid pie. Traditional take on a mahrgerita-suace, fresh mozzarella in chunks and some basil. I added Italian sausage and it was good, but more of a meatball texture vs a typical, more firm, sausage. Super thin crust that was great but got a bit soggy in the box (it was sauce heavy as others have noted), I was eating at Southern Grist next door. It heated up really well on the skillet, so for left overs, it was fantastic. At the price point of $15 (with a topping), I found it to be fair, filling and rather a good meal. read more

This is one of my favorite places close to home. Love this pizza/ pasta place in The Nations. Tonight I started with their Local Lettuces salad. So good! read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Had a good night. Their red sauce on the Supreme pizza was delicious. The drinks were also fantastic. The only issue, and suggestion that made my experience difficult was the service. I had TWO instances where the waitress took my food and drink before I was finished. She did not ask whether I was finished, but rather tried to take the plate and drink from right under me. The experience was too rushed for me to prevent it a second time. She could've been more considerate by asking instead of assuming. With such subpar service I will probably only be doing takeout from Nicky's going forward. read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - The following are the items that were ordered. Highly recommended choices. - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The best pizza and pasta in town! Seriously-I can almost crush a whole pizza myself. My faves are the Hey Paisano and the Aces High. I also LOVE the butternut squash ravioli with the browned butter and sage. Its like fall in a plate. My husband loves the short rib sugo; the beef was fall-apart tender and those pillowy gnocchi were . We come back again and again for the food, and the amazing vibe and staff. Its a gem in the Nations! read more

incredible Pizza - truly some of the best in the city! only thing that keeps me from coming more often is their beer choices. I wish they had at least one popular domestic or even a better import selection to enjoy with their great pizza. read more

Quality is decent, not great but it is very overpriced for the quality and portions. There are MUCH better options around town for the price. read more

Wonderful food! Everyone who worked there had great attitudes and very friendly. The spaghetti and meatballs were amazing!

Nicky's has been one of my go to spots since I've moved to Nashville two years ago. I have watched them grow and adapt to change and everything about them is great. The pizzas range from your classics to innovative collaborations with guest chefs. The pastas are made in house and I honestly have never had a bad one. All of them are great. The customer service is always 5 star. You can tell when employees enjoy their job and it shows here. During these pandemic times they have adapted their restaurant and still manage to include affordable options like 10 dollar pizzas on Thursdays. read more

I LOVE Nicky's. As a West Nashville resident, I am so happy to have an authentic pizza place nearby, but it does not start or end with pizzas. The wine list is great, the cocktails are always excellent, and every other menu item I have tried has been delicious from the charcuterie, to freshly made pastas, to vegetables and desserts. The menu changes seasonally and always has new creative pizzas and a rotating pie of the day. The focaccia and the meatballs should not be missed. Great for sharing with a small group or for an intimate date night. In addition to the wonderful food, the service is incredible. Once I went shortly after the introduction of a new menu and they were out of several items I had asked for. I had a wonderful meal regardless, but to make things special, our server Nick, brought my gelato out with a candle (as a tongue in cheek celebration for having the flavor I requested). The staff there is always excellent, knowledgable and attentive, whether sitting at the open seating bar area or at a table in the dining room. We have been back many times and Nicky's will continue to be a go to for us when looking for a nice but affordable dinner for nearly any occasion. read more

Great casual pizza place! We got gluten free margherita pizza and the big Italian salad. Both were to die for! Must go!! read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - Big Italian Salad - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food is great. But wow the set up is horrible. They tried to make a sit down restaurant into a walk in and order restaurant. There's a literal rope keeping you from the hostess stand when you walk in. I had to ask 5 questions about how the process worked and so did everyone around me. They said it was a 45 minute wait for a table or I could sit at a high top and order right away. We opted for the high top and start to order and she said it was going to be a 45 minute wait for our pizza to come out... Then this other hostess said the high top wasn't cleaned off yet so we couldn't order. We said "can we go ahead and order since it's going to be a while on the pizza and she is just cleaning off the table?" She said "no, we cannot allow you to order until you have a table because your food could come out sooner." So we stood there and watched her clean off the table and then when she was done 2 minutes later they let us order. It was all just annoying and confusing and I miss real waiters and waitresses. read more

Came here on a Thursday and there was a $10 pizza deal! Awesome wine assortment and quality hand fired pizza. There was also easy parking and a lot of outdoor seating... go get yourself some za! read more

Great pizza. Nice atmosphere but Covid has there hours so jumbled it's hard to tell when they are open.

Nicky's Coal Fired you are simply magnificent, I had a lovely experience here today. Excellent atmosphere , and service is quick. What a wonderful dish Margherita Pizza was. Truly mind-blowing. Service was excellent and every one working here was extremely nice and hospitable. Overall great experience at Nicky's Coal Fired with friendly and accommodating service, will definitely return. read more

Ive got to say this impressed me more than I ever planned, so it gets that extra wow factor being caught off guard! I'm a big fan of Neapolitan style pizza and this is a great version of that! Same delicious, soft, chewy, flavorful crust, but with just that extra bit of char and crispy exterior, in a great way! Just awesome! Everything was so good and I will be back some day! read more

Nicky's Coal Fired - #2 SHAVED GARLIC, CHILE FLAKE & PECORINO ROMANO up front, and #4 SAPELO ISLAND CLAMS, CALABRIAN CHILES, ROSEMARY-ALMOND PESTO in the rear. - Pizza Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Visiting from out of town and pizza was top notch. The manager Erinne was amazing and attentive to our table. The customer service from all staff was unmatched. read more

Ordered via Postmates. Everything arrived as ordered although a bit cold. We ordered for a big group and had the asparagus, baby lettuces, rose #1, #2 and branched #1,3, and 4. We also had the spaghetti and Campanelle. Portions were on the smaller side but everything was tasty. My favorite pizza was the rosse 2. It had a great kick. Would love to come into the restaurant next time for the full experience. read more