Nick's Restaurant And Bar

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Fort Collins. This is a great spot for an affordable date night and I’ve been very pleased with just about everything I’ve eaten there over the years. Absolutely love their Hawaiian pizza, classic pasta dishes, and they’ve got some great apps (the new French onion croquettes were just okay though). Highly recommend. My partner and I come all the time and will be back soon! Also, one time my friends and I had a big table outside and NICK himself came out and gave us some limoncello which was dope.

This is a regular spot for my husband and I for our anniversary, and it hits the mark every single time! The short menu means everything is made at an impeccable standard, and it shows. We started with the fried mozzarella then had the lasagna and chicken piccata & it was so delicious - as expected. Thank you, Nick’s and all of the great staff, for always taking such great care of us!

My husband and I were so looking forward to celebrating my new job with a celebratory dinner at Nick’s, what a huge disappointment. Especially with how expensive eating out is right now . Starting with the calamari which was soft and mushy to the Bucatini Carbonara which was so salty it was inedible. The hostess was gracious and offered to bring us a different dish so we chose the Fettuccine Alfredo which was also way too salty. The only food that was good was the garlic bread. I will say our server was amazing and I believe the owner Nick visited our table . I have had wonderful meals here in the past, unfortunately tonight the chef had an off night and went way too heavy on the salt.

I took my wife here for our first date, and we eat here for pretty much every birthday or anniversary or special event in our life. The staff makes you feel at home and like family. The menu is simple and so delicious. Nothing complicated about good Italian- American classics done right. Chicken parm, amazing, any pizza amazing, garlic bread amazing, spaghetti and meatballs amazing, Alfredo amazing, pesto amazing. Do yourself a favor and get to Nicks. Sometimes the man himself even stops in on your table and offers a little magic. Nikki our server tonight was awesome. Thanks for everything!

We love Nick's! This place can definitely get busy, and once you try the food you'll absolutely understand why. Their menu is pretty straightforward but everything we've tried (pastas, chicken piccata, pizzas, apps & salads) is delicious! And it holds up to ordering for takeout/delivery as well. It's a great relaxed vibe while still being nice for a night out as a couple or with the family. The staff are all always friendly and accommodating, and you can tell everyone working there cares about ensuring every patron has a good experience.

On a frigid winter evening, burgers seemed a good choice. In checking the local joints, it was surprising to learn that it's an option at Nick's. A great choice! Choosing "medium rare" can be risky, but it was done perfectly! The serving of fries was generous too! We'll be back!

The service and atmosphere were great. The food was okay. The calamari was quite bland actually very disappointed in it, not bad but underwhelming the rest of our food was okay but the chicken wings were amazing I will say. A bit of up and down. Will go back though for another try.

We came here for my birthday and everything was pretty good overall but some things just tasted off. Service was great when present and the feel of the place is very nice. The wings and cheese bread appetizers were both great. Nick's burger and side salad were good as was the carbonara even though the egg was raw on top. Juicy burger though cooked perfect. The shrimp scampi was dry and had very little taste even with the vegetables. The chicken Parm was good but the spaghetti it came with justed tasted...weird and it was like 3 bites of noodles. The lasagna was a TINY portion for the price, was burnt to the pan it came in, and most of us at the table tasted something reminiscing of fish in it somehow. Tasted more like a chili than any lasagna I've ever had. We had reservations for 530 and got served 6:47. And I know they were busy and it was Sat night but I asked for Diet Coke 3x and finally got one when my dish was half gone. I've heard amazing things about this place so maybe my taste buds are just the ones off but I was expecting just a bit more from this place at most things being almost $20 a plate.

Had the chicken parm. It was very very good - Great service as well! Everyone had a smile in their face but maybe it was the weather - dont know .

Despite the great reviews recently, I was disappointed with Nick's. I'll start with the positives. Fun atmosphere in a converted Village Inn and conveniently located. The negatives are too much for me to go back. Our waitress wasn't unfriendly but not really friendly and had a "I don't like my job" attitude. Wife and I had salad and pizza. The Caesar salad tasted fine but the lettuce was all rusted. Old lettuce should never be served; especially when paying 12.50. Plus, the croutons are basically dried cubes of white bread. The pizza was not very flavorful and had burnt edges. Crust was so over cooked it crumbled into dried shards. Sorry Nick's. Lots of potential but with all the choices in the Fort, you have some work to do.

We went to Nicks for my son's birthday because he really wanted a good burger. They were voted for best burger in town. Ordered medium rare-was cooked well done. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo-it was extremely salty and no Alfredo to be found. Also waited 45 minutes to get our grand daughter's slice of pizza-had to ask for the status of it before we got it. Had to ask for a straw for her cup-never got it. Asked for pepper flakes for the pasta-never got it. Never got silverware for the tiramisu dessert we ordered for the birthday boy. We were there at 4:45pm and waited over an hour for our food which was not the best. Won't be back.

Mother-daughter dinner. We popped out to Nick's before the dinner rush. We were welcomed and seated quickly. We both love Italian food. It smelled heavenly in this place. They were already cranking to go pizza orders for the evening. We decided to start with the garlic bread with marinara. It was crispy with a tasty marinara for dipping. I went old school and ordered spaghetti with meatballs. What a treat! The meatballs are knife and fork worthy. I even had enough to bring home for lunch the next day. My daughter loves Carbonara so there was only one choice. The presentation was beautiful. The bucatini pasta studded with ham, bacon, and peas was swirled into a nest for the egg yolk on top. Pecorino Romano shaved across the top and a hint of mint provided the final layers of flavor. I would love to come back and try some of their other dishes.

Best Italian in Fort Collins! Clean, quality ingredients, great service and atmosphere. Met the owner on one visit, he helps out to assure your visit is great!

Fun spot for a date night! Right next to CSU. We love their take on carbonara with a hint of mint. They're known for their burger and this was our first time trying it! Juicy and delicious with hand cut fries. Also tried the calamari which was delicious! I'm not usually a fan so this was a pleasant surprise. Solid contain and wine list, reservation recommend!

Really loved going to Nicks. Our waitress ironically named Nikki was amazing. Good happy hour deals and great food.

Came here for the first time and the food was absolutely fabulous! It's the best pizza we've ever had in our entire life My wife and I split a Greek salad and the local sausage pizza. We switched out the Fonteno cheese for the pecorino cheese, and it was unbelievably delicious at the top of our list for sure. Prices are fair for the quality of food that you get. It is definitely worth it.

NOTE: WE WENT HERE FOR LUNCH WHEN THEY ONLY SERVE SANDWICHES And goddamn was it delicious. I had the Reuben and my fiance had the cold beef sandwich (can't remember what it's called) either way it was delicious and fresh. The service was very friendly, giving us enough time to order and the restaurant was clean and looked extremely nice. We will be coming back.

I miss the olden days when they were open during lunch with their full menu. We returned for dinner post-COVID and noticed a decline in the quality that used to be there. We were greeted at the door and made our way to the bar where the bartender took his time to acknowledge us even though the space was completely empty except for one regular at the bar. I ordered a wine on tap and my husband got a beer while we looked over the shrunken menu. I ordered the pesto pasta that desperately needed salt and added some of their meatballs to the top, and my husband got a relatively flavorless sandwich (it doesn't appear to be on the menu anymore). While I'll always have good memories of what this used to be, the service was lacking and the food was missing seasoning and fell flat. If not for my husband's sandwich, I would've given their new sandwich shop a visit for lunch, but I don't think we'll be back.

Great food and service. Friendly staff. Best Italian food in Fort Collins. Garlic bread is delicious.

Absolutely loved the chicken piccata. Made for a light but filling meal, the sauce was really good and the chicken was moist and flavorful.

Real Italian food w flavor. Tried Carbonara Chicken, Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan. Delicious Panacotta for desert. Very nice waitress. Located around CSU campus.

This chicken picatta is easily one of my new favorite meals around town. I hope they never do away with it

Ate at Nick's last weekend. Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Attention to detail as each dish was presented beautifully. The calamari, fried mozzarella and wings were amazing! The pizza crust is perfect. I had spaghetti and meatball with their zesty sauce. So delicious! So glad we stopped in. Can't wait to go back.

My boyfriend and I ate here after a strenuous hike at Lory's. The food and drinks were both phenomenal. Our server, Andrea, was welcoming, kind, knowledgeable, and personable. Andrea even gave us a great gelato recommendation nearby, we went after dinner and it was also 10/10! We sat outside in the patio area, and the ambiance was pleasant, everything was clean, and the service was super fast! You can't go wrong coming to this place! We can't wait to come back next time we visit Fort Collins.

Ordered the calamari kale Caesar salad. The portion was smaller than what you would expect for a child's portion.

I am a CSU faculty member and know that Nick's is highly regarded by the CSU community. I've only previously been there for happy hour with colleagues but thought we should try Nicks for dinner while my mother was visiting from Florida this week. I have never experienced such unprofessional behavior from a wait staff member as I did at Nicks on 8/15/25. We arrived at our reservation on time, ordered drinks and food promptly, and then waited over an hour without receiving our meals. During that time, we saw multiple parties who had arrived well after us receive their food. Our waitress had been by to let us know our food was on the way. About 30 more minutes went by and I couldn't find our server, so I politely went to the server station to ask about our order. She explained there had been a rush and that our food should be coming out soon. She said she thought she saw one of our dishes going out to our table right then. She was incorrect. After additional waiting, some (not all) of our entrees finally arrived, delivered by both our original waitress and another staff member (maybe a manager?) who apologized for the delay. Members of our party expressed that the wait had been excessive, and again we were told the kitchen was backed up. I accepted that explanation -- delays happen -- until the situation took an unacceptable turn. My husband pointed out to our original server that she earlier told us the food was "in the oven" and would be right out more than 30 minutes before. He then requested to be served by someone else. At that point, the server became confrontational, stating she hoped we would "never come back to this restaurant again." We were with my 84 year old mother who was very upset by the servers behavior. Another staff member apologized again, offered to comp our meals, and we requested our food to go. All of this would have been an unfortunate case of poor service, busy kitchen, and unhappy customers that the other staff member tried to rectify in which case I would not have posted this review. But here is where it got out of hand: As we left, the original server followed my husband while we walked out- literally came after him- saying that she never wanted to see us again in this restaurant and used extremely foul language while doing so. He just kept walking, did not engage her and we left. This was shocking, abusive and deeply unprofessional. While I understand kitchens get busy, there is never an excuse for a paying customer to be treated this way. I'm thankful we all had the good sense to keep walking and not engage. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. I only hope that management addresses this situation with the server. She will get her request. We will never set foot in there again.

When I lived in Fort Collins 5 years ago, this was one of my favorite places to come. This past weekend, I was in town and decided to drop in and bring my partner. The staff was very friendly just as I remember. That's about it. The food isn't the same level as it used to be which is so sad. The pizza was mediocre at best. The meatball slider had a copious amount of pesto and I had to scrap majority of it off. I don't see myself coming back anytime soon.

Great food but even better ownership and staff. My wife and I got out wedding catered from Nicks a few years back. We always try to eat here when in town, service keeps getting better and food is great as always. Recommend for a night out or catering!

If you come for anything, come for the calamari. SO GOOD. I get calamari everytime it's available, and this is the best I've EVER had. I got the chicken piccata and it was some of the best chicken I've ever had. Had a lot more vegetable than I anticipated, not that it was bad, just a word of warning. I would however skip the Bucatini Carbonara. Maybe it just wasn't what I was used to, but there was far too little sauce to justify the price. Service was quick, waiter spoke very little which i enjoyed. We sat in a booth in the corner, very nice, secluded and dark.

The absolute best service and food I've had in Fort Collins. Pasta and Pizza were amazing. Service was what you expect at a 5 star restaurant. Although labeled as a bar/restaurant I felt I was fine dining with bar food prices. Just great quality all around. Will be coming back.

Italian was on the menu for dinner and let me just say it was not what we expected. The actual menu is pretty cut and dry with a few pasta dishes and pizza options. I liked the space and use of the restaurant. Service was alright, a bit slow, but our waitress was nice and got us everything we needed. The food is shockingly lackluster. All of the dishes were negligent of salt and really seasoning of any kind. Cheesy Bread. Honestly, this was the best thing we had. The bread was soft and had just the right amount of everything. That marinara was the bomb! Penne Pesto. A hefty serving, but lacking in pesto flavor and pretty dry all around. Lasagna. The sunday gravy was great, but they cooked it a little too long and there was hardly any ricotta to counter the lasagna noodles. And it was pretty small, like only two layers of lasagna noodles is not a lasagna. Chicken Picatta. Beautiful presentation, but again, was lacking in flavor and needed salt to get it going. All in all, with such a small menu you'd think the dishes would be perfection. Sadly, don't think I'll be stopping by again.

I can't believe this was my first time visiting Nick's! We went for happy hour and tried their meatball sliders, chicken parmesan hoagie, cheese and pepperoni slices. The melted cheese on the sliders and hoagie were on point! We decided to split the bucatini carbonara and not only did they split the pasta on two plates, each one of our plates had its own egg yolk (which totally makes the dish). From the amazing service we received at the bar with Luke, overall fun, lively ambience to the food, we will definitely be returning soon!

excellent vibe, food, staff and ownership! Sundays are always a day to head over to have " Sunday Gravy ".

I'm sad to write this. Not the same place since we were there before. No more lunch service (unless you just want a sandwich) and it appears they no longer have a lot of the menu from before C19. Including the bolognese. We stopped in Ft Collins just to come eat here. Didn't want a sandwich so we had to go elsewhere. I really hope the next time we're in Ft Collins this place is back to normal. It was awesome.

Came in just to try the wings thanks to locality. We ordered a double portion. It took forever to get the food. Despite the restaurant being empty we were sat in the hot sun on the patio on a hot day. We always have wings with ranch. We ordered at least one for each of us three. The server did not warn that they charge $0.75 per ramekin of ranch. We basically paid for a bottle of ranch. Small portions in addition to poorly trained servers.

Nick's is awesome! We take our family here when they visit for a good meal. The food is always great. The staff is excellent. Our favorite item on the menu is the Bucatini. Surprisingly though, the burger is one of the best we've ever tried! The wings are really good too. Sounds strange for an Italian place to have great burgers and wings, I know. But give them a try and you won't be disappointed.

Great experience for this couple from Georgia. Super nice and friendly service, and the food.... the food was delicious! We got the chicken parm and the mushroom pizza... can't say enough! Thank you for your lovely hospitality! We will be back on our next trip to Fort Collins!

Nice atmosphere, people love it - always full. Bar is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and staff for the most part are really helpful. I just can't get excited about the food. Menu really lacks creativity (in my opinion) - many obviously disagree. And that's ok. I will say the pizza is pretty good I definitely recommend Nicks...just not a place I'd having anything other than pizza

I would have preferred the option to rank 3.5 stars, but since I can't do that, I rounded up. We were greeted immediately upon arrival, but waited a bit to be seated, even though there was no one ahead of us in line and there appeared to be several open tables. Once seated, we waited longer than normal to be greeted by a server and offered a beverage. This set the tone for what was an evening of waiting. I had the wild mushroom pizza and my boyfriend had the chicken parm. I am usually one to photograph my food, but I was so hungry when it arrived that I totally forgot! My boyfriend's chicken looked and tasted good. His review: "I'd order it again." Fair enough. My pizza had so much potential, but fell flat due to lack of seasoning. I felt the bechemel lacked flavor. I know the difference between bechamel and Alfredo. Bechamel is a simple white sauce consisting of flour, milk and butter, Alfredo sauce is made using heavy cream, butter, garlic, fresh parsley, and parmesan or cream cheese. While I don't think the pizza needed the full flavor of Alfredo, I would have preferred a hybrid, as I felt the sauce needed salt and maybe a little garlic. I literally sprinkled my pizza with salt at the restaurant and that is just WEIRD!! I loved the textures of the mushrooms, roasted cauliflower and brussel sprouts, and the smokiness of the crust was nice. However, because of the lack of seasoning, it just didn't hit the mark for me. Our server was very friendly and once our drinks and food finally arrived (we waited a long time for both), she was very attentive. I am not sure if I will go back. There are lots of places to eat in Fort Collins and since I don't live there, I only repeat when the food/service is above and beyond.

The food is great. The service is great. The atmosphere is great. Went on a Sunday night and it was not too packed. Highly recommend if you are in Fort Collins.

It'd been a few years since I'd been to Nick's Italian so I went there recently for a dinner service. Given COVID, they now have a much more limited menu from what they've had in the past. As a vegetarian, of course, the options are even more limited. Ended up getting fresh mozzarella as an appetizer along with a margherita pizza. The fresh mozzarella was very good. An excellent appetizer selection. I don't know why but I felt like Nick's pizza in the past was different than what I had this time around. I thought it had a much thicker crust. Then again, my memory is foggy and I've eaten so much pizza since then. Regardless, it's a more thinner, wood-fired stove kind of feel to it. Still enjoyable but at roughly $18 for a pie, perhaps a bit much for some. Service was very kind and an enjoyable experience sitting on the patio. For whatever it's worth, everyone who works at Nick's (including Nick) is attractive and adorable and leaves you feeling positive. Anyway, happy to see Nick's has gotten itself through the pandemic and is still here serving quality Italian food to this community.

Located near Colorado State University the restaurant offers a variety pizza and beverages. The service was good and the restaurant was very clean.

Awesome pizza and. Burger! Nicest service from front to back of the house! We sat right by the kitchen and watched the cook make pizzas all night. Great ambiance and the nicest owner ever! Thank you Nick!!!! My son loves his shirt!

Was visiting family in November and was VERY optimistic when my grandson stated "Nick's has real great pizza". Being from New York I was very doubtful and am quite happy to say Nick's raised the bar 110% on that optimism!!! The food was DELICIOUS, every signal appetizer and entrée, as I tasted them all, and our waitress was awesome and so attentive (sorry I forgot her name!!!). The family feel in this establishment was over the moon making for a great dining experience and loved the local feel of the bar. When we are back visiting Fort Collins this will be our must go to place for dinner!!!

beware!!! first time and last time here! the only thing good about this place was the waitress. the meatballs were dry and flavorless, I ordered the chicken parmesan and it was dry n over cooked! the sauce was soo watered down, worse then hospital food! and then there were the fly's! the couple in the next booth asked to be moved because of the fly's. I couldn't finish my meal thinking about what the kitchen must be like with all the fly's in this place!! then the real kick in the teeth were the prices!! two orders of chicken?? salad side order meatballs and a glass of wine. $85+tip!!! stay away!!!

Just moved to Fort Collins and found this place online! Absolutely the most flavorful chicken piccata My wife and I have ever had! Wonderful!

Nicks Italian is always a top choice for us. We've been in the Fort Collins area for several years now and we always enjoy going to Nicks whether for date night, game night, or some sort of celebration we always leave happy. Jillian is a wicked awesome waitress and it's refreshing to see someone who enjoys their job during a time where the service industry is struggling. She was personable, knowledgeable about the whole menu, and a pleasure to have in our company. 10/10 recommend. Great food and great service! Thank you! It's also clear to see that Debra A. from a previous review hadn't dined at Nicks pre-pandemic and doesn't realize that times are hard right now for the restaurant industry. I, for one, love the dish selections that Nicks has provided given their limited staff options as it gives an option for nearly everyone's taste when planning on going to an Italian restaurant, and then some. The prices are complementary to the quality of food and service you receive.

I had never tried Nick's but the reviews were good so decided to try it. I was shopping so ordered takeout. App said the carbanara would be ready at 7:10. Got there at 7:05 and it wasn't ready until 7:25. The person that brought to me practically threw it at me and rushed away, saying sorry for the wait, not allowing me to say anything. I got home and sat down to eat. It was a very small portion. There wasn't any sauce on it and if there was it had absorbed into the pasta and the description said it would have bacon, it was more like little chunks of ham or pork belly and a tiny amount of peas. How cheap can you get on an order but still charge 18.95. I don't feel I even got 10.00 worth of food. The place was busy and I don't understand why? Doubt I will try it again.

3.5 food 4 service 4 drink It would be nice it they can let us know the last order before they serve our order in a to go box. Also I don't appreciate when they add additional mandatory kitchen tip in the receipt. Not that I don't wanna pay, I think they should be included in the food price and not sneakily added in the receipt.

Great food!!! Gluten free here- best gf pasta I've ever had!!! Cocktails great also . Waitress and hostess a little frazzled but super kind! Will comeback if we're ever in Fort Collins.

Food was average for an Italian place. You're better off going to Olive Garden if you want to try Italian at a reasonable price and a good portion. Service was unprofessional. Server forgot to order our bread and salad, and admitted it. Her and the manager decided to bring this out AFTER 15 minutes of finishing our meal. No discount or "on the house" was offered. This place was better off years ago. It's sad to see the downwards trend of the place.

Good food not great but good. Service at the bar is generally attentive. Hours of business are a little different for fort Collins but not the end of the world.

First time here and had heard good things, but the food was subpar. Burnt lasagna with black edges and blackened mozzarella topping hidden by covering this with parmesan and parsley. This was tasteless and not Sunday gravy which is our version of tomato sauce made with just the right ingredients. I make a sauce that always has my guests asking for the recipe and my lasagna is usually 3-4" high topped with lovely cheeses. We should have sent it back. This was sadly our first and last visit - the pizza looked tasty on surrounding tables.

I love Nick's!! I would beg to differ that they have the best wings in town, and their crispy calamari is definitely worth trying. The only issue I've ever had, is being too full to eat more.

I love this place! Service is always very friendly. Pizza is great and thin. The meatballs are very tasty and portions are just right!

Tasty scratch made Italian fare. Don't let the description of Sunday gravy on lasagna scare you away- it's rich and flavorful,

By far this has been on of the best experiences at a restaurant since visiting Fort Collins, CO. As you may or may not know, Fort Collins has a plethora of eateries to choose from. I mean seriously, if you leave this city starving there is a problem! I'm so glad that a family friend recommended we choose Nicks for dinner because it did not disappoint! First off the decor of the place is a mixture of modern and old school which I adored! I loved the red leather chairs we sat in and the Batman/Robin pin ball machine! Talk about a blast in the past! Then while seated, our waitress Taetra was just as beautiful outside as she was inside. She was so bubbly and welcoming, making us smile and laugh the whole time there, even offering her own person recommendations. She said they were voted the best burgers in town, and I know what you're thinking, "best burgers at an Italian restaurant?" But YES! My mom had the burger and said it was one of the best she's ever had! I took her other recommendation and got the chicken parmigiana. Can you say DELISH?! With our foods we got a Moscow Mule and Sangria that was made with real fruit juices and not the concentrated crap in a carton! I love that they are a made-from-scratch restaurant and it shows in the food's taste and presentation. Overall me and my Mom had a wonderful time dining there and look forward to going back when we are in town next. Definitely go check them out!