Nik's Italian Kitchen and Bar 7900 North FM 620, Austin, TX 78726

"If you’re craving Italian food, there’s no other place quite like Nik’s. The food is delicious and doesn’t leave you feeling lethargic or in a food coma. The portion sizes are more than enough for one person and the dishes are reasonably priced. The service is fantastic and Camren, forgive my spelling if it’s incorrect, always treats each table with diligence and compassion. The atmosphere is very cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend the Chicken Parmesan with the Jalapeño Lime sauce as the entree. The Longhorn Ravioli is also a great appetizer. To finish it off, you MUST get the Bananas Foster otherwise you’re missing out!"

"Cozy little Italian restaurant that is both classy and casual. Whether it be for a special occasion or a casual lunch, this is a good recommendation. We split the chicken Alfredo, and the sauce and noodles were amazing. The chicken was okay, but I will admit I'm a picky eater, so no complaints. You gotta order the meatballs. I've been here twice and got them both times. The staff and service were excellent, and I really wanted to mention their attentiveness. Both our server and the manager or another server were hustling the entirety of our stay. Overall, I highly recommend stopping by and giving this place a try."

"We ended up going to Nik’s on a Saturday night because they didn’t have a wait. The atmosphere inside is great. It’s clean and well decorated with a beautiful little outdoor sitting area. We were promptly greeted and led to a table. That’s where things took a turn. They lack a waitstaff and they ask you to use a QR code and order from your phone. You order drinks at the same time so you only have water as you wait. Menu was a mix of cuisines- minor Italian pasta dishes that appear very basic (which you add ingredients to after for an up charge- meat, veggies, seasoning), some American fare like burgers, Mexican food, and the oddly placed pot roast nachos!? Prices were decent and kids menu was good. Food was very lackluster. Meatballs seemed store bought, boiled with no flavor and sauce tasted tinny and plating was messy. Staff that brought out the food was very nice but nobody ever checked on your table forcing us to reorder and recharge our drinks just so that we could get a refill (extra charges were later taken off) Probably would not return, but decent if everywhere else is full."