Great food and great service. It was our first time to visit this restaurant. Wife and I and another couple. First they brought rolls which were very fresh and warm and good. We had the Antipasto salad which was good size. Wife and I shared it. We had Spaghetti Special, Chicken Piccata, and Chicken Aristocrat. It was all very good with large portions. The chicken was tender enough to cut with a fork. The Aristocrat sauce was really good. We all said we will definitely be coming back again. read more

Great spot for a quite dinner or bar chatter with Kenny (Ekrum), Tony, John and Fidi..... they are the greatest. Good cold beer in frosted mugs, comedy from the crew and great food. Pizza, pasta, calzones, Italian rolls....you name it, it's all good for this ethnic spot. read more

Niki's Italian Bistro - John & Kenny Handling Bizzzness! - Italian Near Me - Murphy, Texas

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I think this is a quaint little local place. The food is actually pretty good, some dishes need more flavor but the prices and portions are good. The Portobello Mushroom appetizer was AWESOME you should try it! read more

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I am sad. Why? Because it is 2 am and I am craving Niki's Chicken Genovese. Also, I am 300 miles away from Niki's. For the past month I have be searching for something similar in my new neck of the woods but no luck. Nothing comes close. I can't wait to get home and order from here. read more

Dont get delivery. I told them the location like 3 times on the phone and the driver still got lost. Plus my order was half wrong. I probably got someone else's food and they got my tortellini. And my ravioli was not cooked all the way. And there is no way to email them or contact them on their website. read more

3/5 stars. Rolls were free and plentiful but super bland. Chicken fettuccine was not bad but not great. Would eat again but not with an abundance of joy. Husband said chicken picada 3/5 stars. So far my fav pasta nearby but hoping to find better read more

Sadly went here to support the family following a loss due to fire damage. We went for an early dinner hoping to avoid heavy traffic during the Covid pandemic. Upon arrival a man casually greeted us at door and pointed to an empty table in the corner. We were greeted by a young lady and asked if we wanted any drinks. This young lady was not wearing a mask. As I looked around NONE were. There was the same gentleman that greeted us that was but it was not covering his nose or full mouth. No one in the kitchen was wearing masks either. My daughter wanted to leave immediately but I said let me ask and maybe they will put some on. When I asked the waitress (who suddenly was now wearing one) she replied she didn't know. I watched as she went back to the kitchen and brought it up. Some staff put them on but not all. Then customers came in without masks and walked around the restaurant. I think this is in very poor consideration of their customers both elderly and those with compromised immune systems. The food was not outstanding and I just could not get over the lack of following guidelines. Shame on them as a local family restaurant for not protecting themselves and their customers. read more

We have eaten at this restaurant for years. Friendly and owners and great food! Would recommend the neopolitan thin crust pizza!

Wanted to try something new and tried Niki's. Tried the meatball sub and the chicken Parmesan. Both were delicious but the meatball got the win. Also had some excellent garlic bread. Great experience overall, would definitely get again read more

Best Italian food in the area. Had the chicken parm for dinner this evening. A family owned business that provides a personal touch with a friendly atmosphere. read more

I have ordered from here many times and have loved everything! I always go back to the eggplant Parmesan dinner with mozzarella sticks appetizer! read more

My favorite place for Pizza. We ordered a large Niki's Special. The base and the dough was what made this place perfect for me. Toppings were still soft with the perfect amount of sauce. Huge slices, plenty of varieties, and excellent food. Nice place, excellent staff and service. We will go there again. read more

Niki's Italian Bistro - Nikis special and Sicilian pizza - Italian Near Me - Murphy, Texas

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I came to this place with a few friends. It seems they go there ever so often. They hadn't been back in awhile. Seems the waitress was a little rude last time. And it turned them off the place for a bit. We ended up with the same waitress. But she was really nice. So maybe it was an off day. The food was delicious, maybe a but too much cheese. But one of my friends was eyeing my cheese level with envy. So I guess it all depends on just how much cheese is enough for you. Nearly everyone ordered the spaghetti and meat sauce or meat balls. It all looked really good. The bread was excellent. My dish was the Shrimp Pizzolla. Very good. read more

Food was decent. The red sauce is a little sweet, but traditional and the pasta was not overcooked. The chicken parm was a good portion size and everything we had for carry out was still nice & hot when we got it home. I didn't enjoy the lasagna. The beef was too finely ground, almost like pate. I prefer a more traditional style with layers of ricotta, mozzarella and ground beef, but would consider trying something else off the menu instead. Prices were fair and food was ready for pick up for 20 mins. read more

Niki's Italian Bistro - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Murphy, Texas

Delicious awesomeness! I love their eggplant dishes - all of them! They have great Parmesan bread they serve at the table. Their portions are just right, not too much but filling. We don't get to go here often enough, but it never disappoints. read more

We have been going to Niki's for about a decade. It is a wonderful place for a great Italian meal. My daughter's love the white pizza even though it has spinach on it. The lasagna is exactly what you expect but their sauce makes it worthwhile. The salad dressing is my favorite and I usually buy a cup of it on my way out. Also, it is truly a family owned restaurant which makes the ambiance even better. I highly recommend it! read more

i like coming here for the meatball sub and cheese steak. Also have tried the spaghetti with meatballs. I have gotten to know some of the staff here and always enjoy chatting with them. the bar area is comfortable for a few, they emphasize on family seating. great food and on m way back right now! read more

I'm definitely looking forward to having another meal here. The Chicken tetrazzini and Lasagna were amazing! For dessert we had the Tiramisu and it was probably the best I've had in a long time. It was a pleasant surprise and must better than some chain restaurants. read more

My hubby and I went for Valentine's dinner. Service was good. Food was ok. We had the pasta combo. Also a garden salad which was extra cost. The garlic rolls did not taste like garlic butter/garlic was used. They were bland and need more garlic flavor. read more

My wife and I gave this place a try last week for dinner. We were a bit hesitant based on the varied Yelp reviews. In my opinion this restaurant hits the mark they are aiming for. The menu selections are very reasonably priced and simple but well prepared. I think if someone is looking for high end Italian dining with lots of atmosphere they will be disappointed here. This is a neighborhood bistro with friendly staff and good, basic food. The napkins are paper and the tableware is very basic. Again, I think they hit their mark. Very good food at very reasonable prices! With the right expectations, this place will not disappoint. I know we will be back! read more

Niki's is on our circuit of good restaurants to frequent. We love the wait staff, always very attentive and they know what we want when we come in. No need to wait to be seated, just grab a table. I always get the spaghetti special which includes a meat sauce, and sausage. The red sauce used for all entrees is very delicious and gives them their signature taste. The garlic rolls are good too. There's a small bar that serves mixed drinks and beer with a TV that usually plays local sports. They have a small but good wine selection as well. Definitely recommend read more

I have loved Niki's from the day they opened! It is family owned and operated. The quality and taste of the food is fantastic! They have generous portion sizes and the staff is so friendly. The prices are way more affordable than you would pay at a comparable upscale Italian restaurant too. Now my family travels from Dallas because IT IS THAT GOOD! read more

I have been to Niki's Italian Bistro many times- it's one of my families go to spots after school functions. I honestly do not know how they stay open as I have never been in here when the restaurant was more that 20% full. The service can be a little slow but I can totally overlook that for two reasons- 1. the bread- they bring you baskets of wonderful little garlic rolls that you could sit there and eat dozens of the little suckers without even realizing it. 2. the prices- the cost is awesome! When you go with a big family you will definitely appreciate the value.\ The food is decent- nothing original but what you would expect from a small independent place. read more

There are so many other places to spend your money at. The service was good, but there was only one guy working the entire restaurant. Our food took forever to come out, as well as the other customers in the restaurant. I had the chicken linguini and my wife had the chicken Marsala. The chicken was over cooked and rubbery. Not coming back here again. read more

The worst Italian food I've ever eaten. Salad was so soggy and HOT! My husband order lasagna and we're not sure what he received. The worst Italian food I've ever had. I can't say it enough. Disgusting food. Don't waste your money. read more

It started off with a drenched with ranch salad then a stale bread. To top things off we received a salty pasta combo and a sour seafood combo. We didn't even finish our food. It was so bad. Would NOT recommend. No wonder why it was empty when we got there. read more

Nope. Nope. Nope. Walked in for early dinner, we were the only ones there, and the guy (owner? family? someone who lives in the corner there?) acted SO annoyed that he had to deal with, *GASP*, customers! How dare we walk in right then?? I felt like we were intruding in someone's living room. To make it worse, I had a caesar salad that was awful. I think McDonald's could have provided a better salad. read more

Niki's Italian Bistro is a place I've frequented over the years a handful of times. As mentioned by someone else, I've always wondered how they're still in business as I've never seen the place packed at all, but they serve good food so I hope they're around for many more years. The garlic rolls are great, and they're very reasonably priced on their entrees compared to the other Italian eateries around the area. I will say that given the choice, I would say Venezia's is the superior of the choices, but you can't go wrong with choosing Niki's. As a side note I miss the BBQ spot that used to be here years and years ago, because they had an arcade cabinet with Magical Drop III. lol read more

Linguine Primavera was outstanding! Not just marinara from a jar. Really great sauce. Niki's pizza was superb. Big pizza for a medium size. Try it, you will like it. Harry read more

Went to lunch here today. I had no idea that it was even there. I wasn't disappointed. It was pretty darn tasty. I'll def. go back. I've lived in the area for about 14 yrs and I've never seen Niki's but it was suggested by Annies Bakery (Annie's son actually) to try it out. Good call I have to say. Food was authentic and fresh and flavorful. Ambiance is what you would expect to see at an Italian eatery. So, It wasn't original but that wasn't a bad thing in this case. I was glad to see entrees I recognized and loved at other places and ended up loving here too. Like I said earlier I will be back. Good stuff. read more

The food is alway delicious. The servers are always friendly. The service is always great. My family and I have been there many times and continue to go regularly. We have never left disappointed. Everything is delicious. read more

Came tonight for dinner. Only one waiter for the restaurant but he was fairly prompt and did a good job taking care of us. The food came pretty quickly (a plus for us with 3 kids under 7)! The best part, everything tasted very good. I had the chicken aristocrat - tomato cream with spaghetti and mixed veggies. My wife had the eggplant flortini(sp) - eggplant with red sauce and topped with cheese. The kids had various standard kids' pasta which were fine. Bread was very good also - soft and warm. Definitely not low cal but overall a good place for a decent meal close to the house. Will definitely be back. read more

Best Pizza place ever!! Been going to Nikki's for last 3 years never was disappointed..very Family Oriented. They make pizza and other staff from scratch.. Highly recommend this place!! read more

The food was subpar compared to our regular place. Customer service was lacking and our beer arrived with a dead cricket in it. The salad was iceberg lettuce and nothing tasted fresh. I really don't understand why this place is still open. If you order an adult beverage three giant many choices and they don't carry limes. Never going back. read more

We have been going to Niki's for many years. Their staff is always very polite, their prices very reasonable and the food very good. This is a neighborhood restaurant that cares about its clientele. Family run and you always feel welcomed. read more

The food was good, but it didn't really stand out from any other Italian food place read more

Niki's Italian Bistro - Sausage florentine - Italian Near Me - Murphy, Texas

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Niki's has absolutely fantastic food. I really love the pasta with the pink sauce as well as Philly Cheesesteak. The customer service is high class as well. read more

Placed order for delivery so I do no know the ambience inside the restaurant. Ordered Niki's pizza, garlic bread, and garden salad. They have free delivery and the food arrived warm when it arrived at my house. The delivery man was very nice. I would definitely order again. The price was very reasonable! read more

We've come to Niki's 4 times now. We have never been dissapointed! The pizza is delicious, calzone is delicious, pasta has very tasty sauce. The place appears to be run by family - two brothers maybe? They have been here each time we've come. Service is great and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I would recommend it and we will certainly continue to come here. read more

Excellent family joint in Murphy strip center. Very friendly people and part of our community. I frequent here for takeout at the oddest of times too like 3pm on a Wednesday. And they're always glad to take my order then and have a nice conversation too. The spaghetti and lasagna are simply delicious. I like to order extra marinara and they understand exactly what that means. Highly recommended. read more