Nicola's Kitchen

Nicola’s Kitchen: think casual first date meets baby-shower luncheon meets Tuesday night’s last-minute dinner plans. This quaint restaurant exudes “homemade Italian food inside” with its black and white striped awning, bright red sign and flower pots on the front patio. The best-known dish may be the Chopped Antipasto Salad (there are 17 ingredients and the chef doesn’t skimp on a single one), but the Thai-inspired dishes such as Thai Chicken Pizza and Thai Pasta are also popular with the regulars. This neighborhood spot is famous for its focaccia bread served before meals – so beware and don’t fill up too quickly. Weekend breakfast is popular with families in the surrounding neighborhood, as it is reasonably priced and offers favorites ranging from flap jacks to Create Your Own Omlette. Not in the mood to dine with the neighbors? Nicola’s also delivers.