Nick's Roman Terrace

05/05/2008 Posted by CrystalConnors

Had heard about this place but had never been so we decided to try it. Some impressions: 1) Waitress was VERY sweet and attentive. 2) While I realize that I consume more Diet Coke than the average person, there's no reason to charge me for that second refill, considering the glasses MAYBE hold 8 ounces when filled with ice. It's more of an annoyance than a real issue, but that extra $1.50 really chapped my as*. 3) Food was actually quite good. Had the Chicken Parmigiana. Spaghetti was tasty, served in a *slightly* spicy marinara and the chicken was tender and moist. 4) GREATLY appreciated the fact that I was able to swap out my salad for a small cup of Minestrone....which, by the way, had absolutely NO flavor whatsoever. I felt like I was getting all of my vegetables for the day (there were plenty of them) but it literally tasted like veggies in a little bit of weak chicken broth 5) Prices were moderate for what amounted to an average restaurant experience. I guess you get what you pay for....

Pros: Simple, ordinary fare at a reasonable price

Cons: charges for refills

04/10/2008 Posted by WoodAJ

It's tough to sum everything wrong with this place up in 2000 characters or less but I'll try. I would start by saying that if you're the type of person who drinks alot of whatever you're drinking whether it's water, soda, iced tea, etc. you'll be less than happy about the micro sized cups that constantly need to be refilled because they're honestly alot more appropriate for a Shoney's or other all you can eat place with a help yourself soda fountain. I asked our waitress if I could have my salad with just lettuce and tomato and onion and she informed me that the "chefs" don't let the servers touch the salads and so "special orders" like that weren't possible. What she meant to say was they serve bagged salad mix and in order to have a lettuce, onion, and tomato only salad would mean someone having to pick out shredded carrot, etc. The three people in my party sampled three different dishes and two appetizers. The dolmades, mozz. sticks, ravioli, lasagna, and a chicken dish. The pasta dishes would not have left Chef Boyardee's kitchen. The cheese sticks weren't bad, but the dolmades, ravioli, and lasagna's "meat" was on par with dog food. I ended up getting sick later that night and went down the road to a different Greek/Italian restaurant which always delivers, but I won't name names. This may sound over the top, but I literally left feeling like someone had robbed me. It isn't that they over promise and underdeliver or tell you they have the world's best Greek food, but it's poor none the less. It had been ten years since I was last there and it will be at least ten before I ever go back. Totally sub par place and for prices similar to the Olive Garden and other chain restaurants with average food, I would have rather gone to the average chain. There are much much better Greek places in town, and one is right down Parham from Nick's on Quioccasin. I'll never go back, and will just say there are much better restaurants to spend your money at.

Pros: At least the wait staff was friendly

Cons: Too many to count...food, ambience, value...two thumbs way down

03/29/2008 Posted by JerryGoochland

Great Restaurant at a good price but whats with charging for additional bread at $.75 per roll--thats a rip off. If the cost of flour, etc is so high, then increase the menu cost--don't surprise the clientel. I've never been charged extra at a restaurant for asking for additional bread. I doubt if I'll be back. Adious.

Pros: Great Food

Cons: Rip off on additional bread

05/25/2006 Posted by slbewley

The nine or ten times I've been to Nick's (lunch and dinner) I found the servers attentive, the users appreciative and the food good, hot and filling. The lasagna is freshly made, large enough for two. I wish they'd use something besides iceberg lettuce in the salad, though. Be careful not fill up on their hot, freshly baked buttery rolls before your meal, or you'll be asking for a doggy bag for tomorrows lunch. The dining area is separated into different size groupings and there's a nice platform sheltered by a gazebo which is conducive to a small group. Window seats offer a nice view of cars in the recently renovated parking lot.

Pros: Moderate prices, Mid-week quiet, Good parking

Cons: Iceberg lettuce, Unromantic location, Busy crowded lunch

08/02/2004 Posted by millerrt

If you want poor service and poor value, this is the place for you. Food is average Italian fare, but the service is poor with a bad attitude. While they know somewhat how to cook food, they don't know how to serve people appropriately. The owners should go cook in someone else's restaurant.

Pros: rolls, location, quick

Cons: , value, ambiance