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09/10/2026
A little pick-me-up, Uncle Nicky’s style ☕️🍸
Our Oaxacan Espresso Martini brings together rich espresso, tequila, and a little something smoky for a cocktail that knows how to keep the night going.
$7 everyday from 3-6pm
09/08/2026
One more week of 🍝
Our $25 menu is here through September 13, with our Pane Tostata or Caesar Salad to start, followed by your choice of Nicky's Lasagna al Forno or the classic Spaghetti & Meatballs.
With $4 from every meal going to the that’s all the reason you need to treat yourself.
09/03/2026
$7 cocktails. 3–6PM. Every day. 🍸
Sour Cherry Negroni, Oaxacan Espresso Martini, Rosé Spritz… just a few reasons to make happy hour your favorite hour. Come sip with us. ❤️
09/02/2026
Fall event season is officially on 🍂
Office lunches, team celebrations, client gatherings, birthday parties - whatever’s on the calendar, let Uncle Nicky’s handle the food.
Italian favorites, made for sharing, and enough to feed the whole crew. You bring the people, we’ll bring the good stuff.
08/31/2026
$25. Two courses. All day. Zero reason to overthink it. 🍝 Our Austin Restaurant Week menu is bringing the goods -
Course One
Pane Tostata or Caesar Salad
Course Two
Nicky's Lasagna al Forno or Spaghetti & Meatballs
Come hungry, bring a friend, order the extra drink. $4 from every menu goes to the Central Texas Food Bank. We’ll see you at the table. ❤️
08/28/2026
Austin Restaurant Week is here 🍝 ❤️ Join us all day for our $25 special menu featuring guest favorites -
Course 1
Pane Tostata or Caesar Salad
Course 2
Nicky's Lasagna al Forno or Spaghetti & Meatballs
And the best part? $4 from every menu goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank. Come hungry. Leave happy. Do a little good while you’re at it. 🍷
08/26/2026
Meatballs just hit different during happy hour. $10 from 3–6PM, because some things just taste better with a drink in your hand.
Creamy marsala, fresh pecorino, very hard to share.
08/25/2026
Happy hour, but make it a Caesar 🥬🍋🟩 Crisp, creamy, salty, exactly what you want with something cold in your glass.
Come get your greens. Then get another drink. Everyday 3-6pm.
08/21/2026
The Uncle Nicky’s spritz is one you can only get here: Aviation gin, italicus, a little grapefruit, prosecco to lift it 🍾
It is $7 from 3 to 6, like every cocktail at happy hour. Ours to pour, yours to try, on South Lamar.
08/20/2026
Caprese is only as good as what goes in it: fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, basil, a slow drizzle of olive oil and nothing to hide behind. It is $10 at happy hour, 3 to 6, dine-in, and it tastes like the last good week of summer. Come sit on the patio, South Lamar.
08/16/2026
We make the focaccia by hand every morning, dimpled with good oil and flaky salt before it ever sees the oven.
Golden on top, soft in the middle, and dangerously good on its own, but even better with a little something extra! Indulge by adding whipped ricotta, shaved prosciutto, or fresh pesto. Or all three, we won’t judge.
08/14/2026
The pepperoni piadina is a thin Italian flatbread folded around pepperoni and melted cheese, cut clean down the middle so you can see the inside. It is $8 at happy hour, 3 to 6, dine-in, and it goes fast. Start the weekend with one on the patio, South Lamar.
08/13/2026
The Aperol spritz is the drink that taught America what aperitivo means: prosecco, Aperol, a splash of soda, an orange slice to finish. It is $7 from 3 to 6, like every cocktail at happy hour. Pull up a patio chair on South Lamar.
08/09/2026
Sundays here are meant to run long. Order the focaccia, let one plate turn into three, and stay past the point you meant to leave. Happy hour is at 3 if you want to ease in. This is your neighborhood Italian on South Lamar, come make it a regular thing.
Address
2121 S Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX
78704
Uncle Nicky’s (S Lamar Blvd), Austin — brief directions
By public transport
- Use CapMetro bus service to the closest stop along S Lamar Blvd. From the nearest S Lamar stop, walk east or west along S Lamar until you reach the restaurant area.
- If you’re coming from downtown, take a bus that runs along S Lamar Blvd and get off at the closest stop to your destination, then follow street signs/sidewalks on S Lamar.
By driving
- From downtown Austin: take I-35 South toward S Congress Ave, then continue onto S Lamar Blvd (follow signs for S Lamar). Drive along S Lamar until you reach the address.
- From North Austin: take Mopac (Loop 1) toward downtown, then connect to S Lamar Blvd and continue south/west/east as directed by your route app until you arrive.
Parking
- Look for nearby street parking along S Lamar Blvd where available.
- Use nearby paid lots/garages in the area if street parking is limited; check posted hours and rates before leaving your car.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 10pm |
| Friday |
10am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
Uncle Nicky’s on S Lamar Boulevard delivers a relaxed, all-day neighborhood dining experience with the warm, approachable feel of Northern Italian cafes. It’s the kind of spot that makes it easy to drop in for something comforting and satisfying, whether you’re stopping by for lunch or settling in for dinner.
The menu leans into classic Italian favorites with plenty of flavor and personality. Basil pesto pasta stands out as a go-to comfort dish, while tiramisu offers a sweet finish that feels just right after a long day. For brunch and beyond, options like the garibaldi bring bright citrus energy without feeling fussy, and the garlicky richness of dishes like kale e tartufo (with prosciutto) shows real attention to balance and indulgence.
If you’re hungry for something hearty, pepperoni piadina is a crowd-pleaser—hot, loaded with mozzarella and pepperoni, and served with red sauce on the side for maximum enjoyment. And when you want something shareable or snackable with big flavor payoff, their patio-friendly vibe pairs perfectly with favorites like the mambo sando.
Overall, Uncle Nicky’s feels welcoming from start to finish: casual atmosphere, solid Italian comfort food done well, and enough variety to keep repeat visits interesting.
