Niko's Italian Cuisine - Owensboro

We’ve eaten at Niko’s several times over a few years and have had good food. Last evening however was a disappointment. My husband and I both had a Caesar Salad and the dressing appeared to be some sort of a vinaigrette instead of a typical Caesar dressing. There was a sprinkling of pre shredded Parmesan from a bag. I ate a few bites and stopped. My husband had the Filet Mignon, Creamy Mushroom pasta dish which was in need of seasoning. I had the Sicilian Rigatoni which quite simply tasted like tomato juice and I couldn’t detect any seasoning; no oregano, thyme, chili flakes, garlic powder, basil. We shared a tiramisu, which from the time we ordered until brought to the table had begun to melt however, the flavor was still excellent. The bread they serve is excellent. I realize waitstaff is overworked almost everywhere but I think our Server could have done a much better job. We had to flag him down for everything. I’m posting this for the simple reason that I’d like to go back again and hope they might perhaps address some of their shortcomings. Food cost have gone up and they, like most other places, are passing those cost on and I don’t mind paying for good food. This wasn’t good food.

Delicious food (though a bit heavy), nice ambiance, but slow service. If you are patient, it will be worth it.

Excellent food. Excellent service. My new favorite!!!

Excellent service food!! Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I recommend the Greek mushrooms as an appetizer, they are fantastic!!

This restaurant was great food and service was beyond great I recommend the pork chops they are to die for. Also try the oatmeal cookie shot it tastes just like one you have to ask for it special but it is a real wow factor