03/01/09

To impress you or a client at lunch go here!

by wendyyork1

Wow what a FANTASTIC Italian restaurant! I went to Nicola’s Italian Restaurant in Plano a few weeks ago and did not see what I ‘felt’ like eating for lunch on the menu. I explained to the waiter that I would love one of the salads on the menu with salmon instead of shrimp or chicken and he was very accommodating. When the salad came it was the LARGEST cut of salmon I have ever seen on top of a salad. The salmon was the absolute best salmon I have had in Texas as well ( I am from California so salmon swims in streams close by and is the freshest around) The salmon on my salad tasted like they caught it that day. The dressing ( house) on the salad was the perfect compliment and the ice tea superb! I can not say enough about the service, quality of food and atmosphere at this shops at legacy in Plano Italian Restaurant! Just divine. If you are looking for an excellent lunch in a beautiful setting in Plano, go to Nicola’s the pricing was reasonable as well.! Well done Culinaire! You are keeping up with your reputation as always! Signed a new fan.

• Pros: the BEST service in Plano! Fantastic food as well!
• Cons: not a one, free valet too!

11/18/08

Service was comparable to a casual restaurant, main entree disappointing

by blueridgekat

I loved the atmosphere and decor.

The service was disappointing. My martini glass was empty; the waiter asked if I wanted another, which I replied yes, it was a Dirty Martini. I waited a while; my two dinner companions still had pretty full glasses. Then when they finished he asked all three of us if we wanted another drink. Again, I told him a Dirty Martini, with the house vodka.

He brought me a straight up Grey Goose Martini (upgraded) I then requested that he add olive juice to it because I requested a dirty martini and he said, "you didn't ask for a dirty martini, but sure, I will we get you some olive juice" My two companions said, yes we heard you twice request a dirty martini. He left and came back almost immediately and took my martini glass away. ( I guess he was just going to bring me the olive juice? ) He said he would have the olive juice added and the martini reshaken. I ended up paying for the upgraded Grey Goose martini, even though I didn't request it.

Then there was the food. The Calamari was WONDERFUL! Highly recommended. The entree was very disappointing. It was the Lasagnetta. (Chicken and artichoke lasagna. The chicken was overcooked and dry.

The Zabaglione Gratinato for dessert was also wonderful, so I am guessing that I just happened to get a bad choice for an entree.

Overall I was just disappointed, doubt I will go back.

08/27/08

It was fantastic

by Lacy22

I turned 22 this passed week and my friends and I decided to eat at Nicolas Friday night and then later head to Martini Park. We were sat upstairs, without a problem, by the balcony and instantly we were greeted by our waitress. She was very polite and guided all of us threw everything, apps, salads and entrees. We had never been to such a nice place and she made us feel at home. You know she didn?t treat us like kids being cheep and not tipping. We?ve gone to lots of places and waiters don?t give us the time of day. But anyways she recommended the Lasagna with chicken, sea bass and some other pastas that we all loved. She knew what she was talking about and everything was great. Food was AWOUSOME!! Service was the best food came out to each person with out asking anyone who had what and also because she made me feel special and even gave me a Tiramisu with a candle and a little happy birthday decoration. I am telling all of my friends and my parents to go because I loved it and I want everyone to feel as special as she made me and my friends feel. If I had two more hands I would give Nicola?s 4 thumbs up.