The Bottom Line
This sit-down restaurant has taken the staple food of Queens, NY, and made it a culinary treat that's hard to beat anywhere. You will not be disappointed by a pizza lunch or dinner at Nick's. The price is right, the service is dependable, and the tastes will knock on your tongue for joy.
- Excellent thin-crust pizza
- High quality pizza and salads for a reasonable price
- No slices: Nick's only serves whole pies
- Cash only
- Street parking is limited
Description
- Nick's Pizza Address - 108-26 Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375 - just off Austin St
- Phone - 718-263-1126
- Call ahead for take-out
- Parking is tough. Your best bet is to look on Queens Blvd., Austin St., or Ascan Ave.
- Earns my vote for best pizza in Queens, New York.
- Fuel up at Nick's after shopping on busy Austin Street. Nick's is at the quiet end of Austin.
- Subway -A quick walk to the E, F, G, and R subways and the LIRR at 71 Street.
- Check out the beautiful architecture of Forest Hills Gardens close by the restaurant.
- Bring visitors to Nick's for their first taste of real NY pizza.
- Enjoy a cannoli for dessert or stop by the Italian bakery next door for a sweet to go.
Guide Review - Restaurant Review: Nick's Pizza in Forest Hills
Nick's is comparable to Grimaldi's under the Brooklyn Bridge, but better because it's a neighborhood joint where the staff has the time to serve you right. Head on over for the full treatment on a Saturday afternoon. Take a seat in one of the comfy diner booths and gaze at the historic photos of Forest Hills that cover the walls.
A salad of delicious greens is the perfect way to start ($5–$8). Move on to a large pie ($13) and add toppings ($2 each)—nothing fancy, but classic tastes like real meatballs sliced and whole garlic cloves slightly roasted. The pies come to the table on stainless steel trays fit for royalty.
If you like alcohol, wash it all down with beer or wine. When you're done, sit back for an espresso, served with a perfect crema on top and a little licorice libation to drizzle in for the perfect flavor. Starbucks eat your beans out. Nick's Pizza is the real deal and a must for all pizza lovers.
