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Nicole's Restaurant Drinks Menu
Wines by the Glass
Banfi Le Rime, Pinot Grigio | Italy
Pale straw color, white peach aromas and a fresh floral hint. The perfect Italian wine.
$11
Saint Clair Family Estate, Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
Flavors of passionfruit, grapefruit & blackcurrant with mineralogy
This is a brilliant wine packed full of tropical and stone fruit flavors with oak and vanilla complexity and a long luscious finish.
$12
Gerard Bertrand, Cotes des Roses, Rose | France
Brilliant pink with blush tints developing over time towards more orangey nuances. The bouquet releases aromas of summer fruits, cassis and red currant. The finish is fresh, offering notes of candy.
$15
Clarenelle, Bordeaux Blanc
Refreshing blend of Semillion, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle. Pear & peach, lovely balance between minerality & sweetness
$15
Maison Louis Jadot, Chablis | France
Chardonnay from northern Burgundy, the Chablis region. Citrus & mineral aromas and flavors, pristine, bright & fresh with high acidity
$16
Castello Banfi Centine | Italy
(Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) A longtime favorite. This lovely blend of classic Italian Sangiovese along with French style Merlot and Cabernet create a beautifully balanced red. Perfect in style weight and flavors.
$11
Terrazas de Los Andes, Malbec | Argentina
Aromas of black fruits with toasted hints & spicy notes of white pepper
$11
Clarenelle, Bordeaux Red | France
Merlot driven blend with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc intense black fruitwith good balance, elegant tannis
$15
Storypoint, Cabernet Sauvignon | California
Notes of dark fruit & fragrant baking spices, finished with cocoa, molasses & gingerbread
$14
Hess Select, Pinot Noir | California
Flavors of rich red raspberry, black plum & spice, finishing with soft & silky tannins
$14
Banfi Chianti Superior | Italy
Balanced wine characterized by fresh and fruity notes, distinguished by its softness. Well balanced by good acidity.
$11
Beer
Peroni Lager | Birra Peroni Brewery
European Pale Style Lager | Rome, Italy 4.7%ABV
Longtrail Blackberry Wheat
American wheat ale with blackberry flavor | 4.2% ABV
Fiddlehead IPA | Vermont
Hop Forward, Mellow Bitterness, Dry Refreshing Finish | 6.2% ABV
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goat cheese, pickled red onions, maple mustard vinegrette
$16
Nicole's Field Green Salad
garden vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
$7 | $11
Classic Caesar Salad
garlic-toasted croutons, Romano cheese, anchovies
$7 | $11
Small Plates
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
olive oil, parmesan, parsley
$8
Spaghetti Squash
marinara
$8
Classic Parmesan Risotto
$10
Grilled Zucchini
extra virgin olive oil, basil
$8
Nicole's Restaurant Private Dining Menu 20
Starters (30)
Appetizers & Bar Packages
Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Parm Bites
Crab Cakes with Remoulade
Bang-Bang Cauliflower
Hazelnut Chicken Bites
Tenderloin Tips with Gorgonzola Wrapped with Bacon
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Clams Casino
Sliced Tenderloin on a Crostini
Scampi Nicole
Shrimp Wrapped with Prosciutto and Fontina Cheese
Meatballs Wrapped with Bacon
Goat Cheese Fritters
Bar Package: Beer, Wine and Soda
A selection of beer and house wine 1 hour $15.pp | 3 hours $30.pp
Bar Package: Full Open Premium Liquor
Includes previous packages as well as premium liquors such as Tito's, Absolut, Stoli, Jack Daniel's, Bulleit, Jameson, Johnny Red, Sauza, Bombay 1 hour $20.pp | 3 hours $39.pp
Bar Package: Full Open Ultra-Premium Liquor
Includes previous packages as well as ultra-premium liquors such as Grey Goose, Ketel One, Woodford Reserve, JW Black, Casamigos, Patron, Bombay sapphire 1 hour $25.pp | 3 hours $49.pp
EGGPLANT PARMESAN Tomato sauce, Romano cheese, mozzarella
Buffet Style Menu
Buffet packages start at $49.pp for dinner | $40.pp for lunch Includes below menu as well as Italian bread, dessert, coffee, tea, soda Minimum 25 portions
Buffet Salads: Choose One
NICOLE'S GARDEN SALAD Field greens, vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
Lorraine | Vegetable | Seafood served with home fried potatoes and mixed green salad
Sandwich
Grilled Vegetable Wrap | Chicken Caprese Baguette | BELTA Baguette served with side salad
Salad
House Salad | Caesar Salad | Beet and Pistachio Salad | Strawberry Field Salad Add Chicken | Add Shrimp | Salmon +$6.00pp
Display Table
Fresh Fruit and Mini Muffins $10.PP
Desserts: Plated Desserts
Chef's selection may include Italian Rainbow Cake | Cheesecake | Chocolate Flourless | Cannoli | Tiramisu | Cremé Brûlée $8.pp
Desserts: Assorted Mini Desserts
Chef's selection may include Mini Cannoli | French Macaron Chocolate Mousse Cups | Lemon Bars | Brownies $10.pp
Nicole's Restaurant Express Pick-Up Menu 2026
Potato and Pasta Salads
Italian Potato Salad
Red skinned potatoes, spinach, roasted red peppers, red onions, olive oil, vinegar, herbs Small serves 12-20 | Large serves 30-45
$46/$98
Classic Potato Salad
Potatoes, mayonnaise, egg, bell peppers Small serves 12-20 | Large serves 30-45
$46/$98
Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto, sun-dried tomato, broccoli, provolone, Romano cheese Small serves 12-20 | Large serves 30-45
$40/$75
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Diced Italian meats, provolone, olives, artichokes, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Italian vinaigrette, pasta Small serves 12-20 | Large serves 30-45
$48/$99
Salads
Nicole's Classic Garden Salad
Mixed greens, garden vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette Small serves 10-15 | Large serves 25-40 All dressings on side - extra dressing 9. per pt
$30/$70
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, garlic toasted croutons, Romano cheese, caesar dressing Small serves 10-15 | Large serves 25-40 All dressings on side - extra dressing 9. per pt
$30/$70
Antipasto Salad
Romaine lettuce, chopped Italian meats, provolone, olives, artichokes, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Italian vinaigrette Small serves 10-15 | Large serves 25-40 All dressings on side - extra dressing 9. per pt
4. Large 99.
Beet & Pistachio Salad
Field greens, roasted beets, toasted pistachios, goat cheese, pickled onions, lemon-oregano vinaigrette Small serves 10-15 | Large serves 25-40 All dressings on side - extra dressing 9. per pt
$48/$99
Fresh Fruit Platter
Seasonal fruits and berries, lemon-yogurt dipping sauce Serves: Small 10-12 Large 30-40
$45/$95
Artisan Cheese Board
Premium aged & imported cheeses, displayed with fruit garnish, crackers. Serves: Small 12-15 Medium 18-30 Large 45-60
$75/$135/$240
Tomato & Mozzarella Platter
Sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto ham, fresh basil, cracked black pepper, olive oil Serves: Small 10-12 Large 35-50
$45/$155
Fresh Vegetable Crudite Platter
Crunchy garden vegetables Choice of: hummus, creamy spinach dip, roasted red pepper dip Serves: Small 10-12 Large 50-75
$45/$135
Shrimp Cocktail
Lemons, spicy cocktail sauce | U 1 2-15 shrimp Quantity: Small 40 pieces Medium 75 pieces Large 150 pieces
$110/$210/$400
Hors D'oeurves
Scampi Nicole
Fontina cheese, prosciutto ham Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$54
Clams Casino
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$32
Homemade Mini Meatballs
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$22
Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$29
Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$21
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$23
Hazelnut Chicken Bites
Frangelico-orange cream sauce Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$27
Chicken Parmesan Bites
Priced per dozen | minimum three dozen
$25
Pesto Dip
Pint 12. Quart 24.
Hummus
Pint 12. Quart 24.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Pint 12. Quart 24.
Bruschetta Dip
Pint 15. Quart 30.
Breads and Spreads
Italian Bread
Loaf 7.
Herbed Butter
4oz 5. Pint 13.
Basil Oil
4oz 6. Pint 20.
GF Cauliflower Crisps
Each 7.
Trays and Platters
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Half pan serves 10-15 | Full pan serves 20-30
$50/$95
Roasted Red Potatoes
Rosemary, garlic, parsley, parmesan Half pan serves 10-15 | Full pan serves 20-30
$50/$95
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon, maple Half pan serves 10-15 | Full pan serves 20-30
$50/$100
Lemon-Basil Risotto
Half pan serves 10-15 | Full pan serves 20-30
$50/$100
Potatoes & Rice Sides
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Oil, salt, pepper Half pan serves 8-10 | Full Pan Serves 20-30
$55/$110
Sautéed Vegetables
Seasoned with butter & herbs Half pan serves 8-10 | Full Pan Serves 20-30
$55/$110
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Garlic, lemon, olive oil, Romano cheese Half pan serves 8-10 | Full Pan Serves 20-30
$55/$110
Spaghetti Squash
Marinara or sautéed with butter Half pan serves 8-10 | Full Pan Serves 20-30
$60/$120
Chicken Entrées
Chicken Parmesan
Tomato sauce, Romano cheese, mozzarella Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$60/$120
Chicken Sorrento
Layered with eggplant, marinara, mozzarella Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$75/$150
Hazelnut Chicken
Hazelnut-crusted chicken, Frangelico-orange cream sauce Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$75/$150
Chicken Francese
Lightly battered, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, lemon butter wine sauce over spinach Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$70/$140
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed mushrooms, marsala wine sauce Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$70/$140
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed mushrooms, capers, lemon-butter wine Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$70/$140
Chicken Saltimbocca
Prosciutto, Fontina cheese, sherry wine sauce over spinach Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$75/$150
Chicken Milanese
Pan fried, lemon butter wine sauce, grilled lemon Half pan (8-4oz cutlets) Full pan (20-4 oz cutlets)
$65/$130
Chicken Fingers
Ketchup or barbecue 24. per dozen
Pastas
Penne Marinara
Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30 Add chicken half 15 | full 30
$45/$90
Penne Alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30 Add chicken half 15 | full 30
$50/$100
Penne & Meatballs
Half 24 mini meatballs Full 48 mini m eatballs Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30 Add chicken half 15 | full 30
$65/$130
Creamy Boursin and Mushroom Pasta
Penne, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30 Add chicken half 15 | full 30
$60/$120
Penne & Broccoli Alfredo
Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30 Add chicken half 15 | full 30
$55/$110
Gluten Free Substitution
Substitute any penne pasta dishes for gluten free pasta Add 25. Add 50.
Pastas Vegetarian Entrées
Eggplant Parmesan
Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30
$48/$96
Stuffed Eggplant
Herbed goat cheese, spinach, marinara, mozzarella Half pan serves 8-12 | Full pan serves 20-30
$60/$120
Seafood Entrées
Grilled Salmon
Citrus beurre blanc over spinach Half 16 - 4oz pieces | Full 36 - 4oz pieces
Does Nicole's Restaurant have a cocktail or drinks menu?
Yes. Nicole's Restaurant lists 55 drinks on this page under Private Dining Menu 20, Drinks. Banfi Le Rime, Pinot Grigio | Italy 11, Saint Clair Family Estate, Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand 15, Lakewood Vineyards Reisling | Finger Lakes 11.
What food does Nicole's Restaurant serve?
Nicole's Restaurant publishes Summer Menu 2026, Private Dining Menu 20, Express Pick-Up Menu 2026, 214 dishes. Dishes start at 2.50.
Does Nicole's Restaurant have dessert?
Yes, 6 on the menu. Mini Cannoli 27., Large Cannoli 6.50, Cheesecake 85..
Where is Nicole's Restaurant located?
Nicole's Restaurant is located at 556 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209.
Is Nicole's Restaurant good for groups?
Nicole's Restaurant is a Northern Italian restaurant in Albany. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (518) 436-4952 to check availability.
What type of restaurant is Nicole's Restaurant?
Nicole's Restaurant is a Northern Italian restaurant located in Albany, NY.
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