Nico's Hideaway - Berkeley (menu)

Phone: (+1)5102805920

Address: 1508B Walnut St Berkeley, CA 94709, United States

Dishes: 32

Reviews: 925

"The location/vibe is excellent. The staff/servers were friendly and attentive. The food was a great disappointment. We all ordered different plates and nobody was happy with anything. Even the desert was subpar... how do you make a bad cheesecake? My wife thought her scallops had been frozen for a long time, and they sat on but a dollop of risotto... at around $30 it was a total rip-off. My chicken was hard and dry and the wine sauce just weird. I awoke in the middle not the night with a terrible stomach ache. The salad was like spring mix tossed on a plate... nothing special about it at all. Then the bill came... and for four people (only one person had a drink that wasn't called tap water...

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Jirko

★ ★ ★

This restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. The portions are generous and beautifully presented. All the dishes are delicious. The prices are a bit higher than average for a local spot, but overall, it is a great dining experience.

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Menu - 32 options

All prices are estimates.

Caesar

Classic Caesar salad with crispy romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and tangy Caesar dressing.

Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.

The Blt

A classic BLT with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo on toasted bread.

Empanadas

Savory pastries filled with spiced meat or vegetables, wrapped in a crisp, golden crust.

Lamb Shank

Slow-cooked lamb shank in a rich, aromatic sauce, tender and flavorful.

Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.

Ribeye Steak

Juicy ribeye steak, grilled to perfection, seasoned with herbs and spices.

Ribeye Steak

Tender ribeye steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served juicy and flavorful.

Truffle Fries

Crispy fries tossed with truffle oil, parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Blueberry Pie

Juicy blueberries enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust, baked to golden perfection.

Chocolate Cake

Rich and moist chocolate cake with layers of creamy chocolate icing.

Mac And Cheese

Creamy macaroni pasta baked with rich cheese sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for extra texture and flavor.

Octopus And Orzo

Tender octopus served with flavorful orzo, combining Mediterranean ingredients for a delightful seafood dish.

Parmesan Asparagus

Grilled asparagus spears topped with savory melted Parmesan cheese.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Golden-fried Brussels sprouts tossed with balsamic glaze, garnished with Parmesan cheese and crispy bacon bits.

Reviews

RobS

★ ★ ★

My family and I have always enjoyed dining at this restaurant since our first visit. However, our Valentine's Day experience was a bit disappointing. The service and quality of some of the dishes we ordered were not up to their usual standards.

Stela

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The food was better than our last visit a year ago and was good value. The service was overall good, but there was a longer than ideal wait of 20 minutes after we finished our main course. We plan on returning. The booths were slightly better than the table we were seated at, which was near the exit door.

ElExigente

★

The location/vibe is excellent. The staff/servers were friendly and attentive. The food was a great disappointment. We all ordered different plates and nobody was happy with anything. Even the desert was subpar... how do you make a bad cheesecake? My wife thought her scallops had been frozen for a long time, and they sat on but a dollop of risotto... at around $30 it was a total rip-off. My chicken was hard and dry and the wine sauce just weird. I awoke in the middle not the night with a terrible stomach ache. The salad was like spring mix tossed on a plate... nothing special about it at all. Then the bill came... and for four people (only one person had a drink that wasn't called tap water)...

Berkeley

Berkeley, a vibrant city known for its university, offers diverse dining options, featuring farm-to-table cuisine, organic produce, and international flavors like Thai, Indian, and Mexican dishes.

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Nico's Hideaway - Menu