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Nicola's Kitchen
Nicola's Kitchen boasts 20 plus years in charming French Quarter. Everything you want in a neighborhood Italian joint: excellent eclectic fair, generous portions, friendly helpful staff, patio seating available and ample parking. Beer and wine available for date night with your best mate. Reservation group size up to 65 for a rehearsal dinner party or birthday celebration.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- kid-friendly(14)
- great for lunch(10)
- fit for foodies(8)
- good for groups(8)
- special occasion(6)
Nicola's Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian Around!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Italian food around. Best service around. A family favorite!"
Dined on 4/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place. Food is always great, service is always great. Staff goes out of their way to accommodate special requests. One of the best boutique Italian restaurants around!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had such a great time! Everything we ordered was delicious! Celebrated my daughter's graduation with family and friends and everyone called the next day to say they had such an amazing time! The wine was delicious, pizza perfect, pasta and salad we couldn't get enough of!! And we fought over dessert!! Thank you Nicola's for giving our family a memory!!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this restaurant. I've tried many of their delicious dishes but my favorite is their own special chopped salad!!! All the pasta dishes are wonderful as well!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Same consistent delicious pasta
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is always delicious and consistent."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nicola's is a Woodland Hills neighborhood gem. Located in the charming French Quarter (yeah, who knew Woodland Hills had a French Quarter?!). Good food, service, and ambience."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's day Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Staff was very friendly, our waitress was extremely helpful and patient with the kids. John the owner came out and check on us a couple of times and was very nice and obviously took pride in his business and the impression it was making on us. I definitely would recommend Nicola's kitchen."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jambalaya
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Jambalaya was outstanding, like eating at a fine dining restaurant but not paying the price. Ask for the Jambalaya, the new one, John's way. The peanut butter cheese cake was small, but very tasty and enough to share for 2 persons."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent Italian - Nothing Special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been here a couple of times when in the area for work, and have never been super impressed. Not totally unhappy either. It just seems kind of meh. Good for a salad, pasta, or sandwich for lunch. Everyone loves the fresh focaccia bread. Portions are a nice size. I ordered a chicken dish and subbed extra veggies for the potato. Found everything to be just kind of watery and lacking in flavor."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ridiculously large portions.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ridiculously large portions. Recommend sharing dishes or order half-portions."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought this spot was just ok. I went because I saw the raving reviews, but don't get it. The hot bread was the best part of the meal. I look forward to great meal too much to visit this place again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"New Jambalaya Risotto"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The new Jambalaya Risotto (under specials of the day) was quite a surprize. The tomato cream sauce was very tasty. A must try for everyone. The antipasta salad was fresh and was the 1/2 portion was just right for 2.
We will try more of their daily specials on the next visit."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for Business Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Diverse menu, friendly staff, good food. I had a business meeting there for lunch and it worked out great."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 14 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good. I liked the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good. I liked the "pick your own pasta mix-in's" dish. Portions were larger than I expected.
Service was slow at first - it took a few to get the attention of anyone who could seat us (not to mention find our reservation), as well as take our order. After that, though, service was very good - food came fairly rapidly and water was refilled often."
Service was slow at first - it took a few to get the attention of anyone who could seat us (not to mention find our reservation), as well as take our order. After that, though, service was very good - food came fairly rapidly and water was refilled often."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
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Review 15 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday dinner plans fell
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Birthday dinner plans fell through somewhere else and we were able to get a last-minute reservation and try Nicola's Kitchen for the first time. Our party of six LOVED the restaurant, food was amazing, service excellent, nice relaxed pace. We'll be going back again and again!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always delicious! Our last
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always delicious! Our last couple visits, the place was less than 1/2 full but this time they were filled up again. Great to know that everything is going well and other diners also love the great food and reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Nicola's Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My friends and I used to go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My friends and I used to go to Nicola's often, but have forgotten about it over the last few years. We have recently rediscovered it, and nothing has changed. Great food, great ambiance, great service! My parents even loved it, and they are tough customers! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nicola's Kitchen
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic