Traditional Family Style Cooking at its Best!

Delicious home-made Italian cooking. Nicolas prides itself on the quality and freshness of the food which is prepared with excellent quality local produce.

The Restaurant with it’s intimate and welcoming décor has won the 2006 Gold Plate WA Division for Unlicensed Dining and is in the running for the 2007 Gold Plate Awards. Nicolas is also determined to keep the title for the 2007 National Food Service Equipment South West Awards for Excellence which they won in 2006.

Ian - owner and chef, started cooking at the young age of 14, picking up all the tricks of the trade in no time at all. His passion grew and he always dreamed of owning his own restaurant.
In 2005, with his wife Jennifer they took over Nicola’s and brought it back to it’s former glory. After a short 2 year period, the restaurant has tripled in size.

Ian and Jennifer met in Busselton while Ian was the executive chef at the Geographe Bay View Resort. Jennifer comes from a history of hospitality workers with a European background. By nature they love giving great service to all their patrons and are always striving for excellent customer service.

Ian, who has been in the hospitality trade for twenty six years, confesses to still have a passion for his work. He enjoys creating tempting and enticing Italian cuisine for his customers who always leave feeling they were treated to a warm atmosphere provided by the candlelit tables, efficient and friendly service and a generous sized meal that has their mouth watering before it gets to the table.