Nikki C’s Menu (Update 2025)
Nikki C’s, a sports bar offering a mix of Italian and pizza dishes, is a gem located in Pasadena, CA. With a wide range of appetizers, from garlic cheese bread to shrimp Neptune, and enticing entree salads like the Chopped Cobb and Kale Avocado, the menu caters to various preferences. Tacos such as the Ensenada Fish and Braised Short-Rib are also popular choices. A notable highlight is the intimate ambiance, perfect for a romantic meal or a casual gathering. The food quality is consistently praised, with standouts like the calamari sticks and juicy sliders. Despite some parking challenges, Nikki C’s is a must-visit for those seeking a cozy spot with delicious food and friendly service. The reviews from customers highlight the overall positive dining experience and the diverse menu options.
Appetizers and Sides
Garlic Cheese Bread
Burratta Alla Panna Plate
Burratta cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction. Served with toasted crostini, tomato spread, pesto spread, basil leaves, and shaved proscuitto.
Side of Meatballs
Side of Italian Sausage
With marinara sauce.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Spinach
Fresh Market Vegetable
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries
Guacamole & Chips
Made with fresh ripe Hass Avocados
Chopped House Salad
Buffalo Wings
Six drumsticks. You may choose to have them tossed in spicy Louisiana buffalo sauce, or enjoy them dry. Served with house-made bleu cheese dressing.
Bruschetta
Tomato, basil, feta on toast.
Caprese
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction.
Calamari Strips
Cocktail and tartar sauce.
Ceviche
Shrimp, white fish, avocado and chips.
Short Rib Quesadilla
Braised short rib, avocado, cilantro, onion, crema, and jack cheese; rolled in our signature style!
Filet Quesadilla
Seared steak, avocado, cilantro, onion, crema, jack cheese; rolled in our signature style.
Shrimp Neptune
Bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp. Served with side of creamy wasabi aioli
Chopped Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, egg, gorgonzola, vine tomato, romaine.
Chopped Antipasto Salad
Salami, pepperoni, gorgonzola, provolone, olives, tomato, pepperoncini, Romaine; served with italian dressing.
Kale Avocado Salad
Jicama, roasted pepitas, shaved pecorino, red chili flakes, garlic lemon vinaigrette.
Landon Salad
Field greens, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, raspberry vinaigrette.
Kale Caesar
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan, housemade caesar dressing
Entree Salads
Tacos
Ensenada Fish Tacos
Two Tacos with chips & salsa. Beer battered white fish, jack, avocado, cilantro, slaw, red onion, crema.
Braised Short-Rib Tacos
Two Tacos served with fresh chips & salsa. Caramelized onion, fontina cheese, avocado, cilantro, pepper crema.
Chicken Parmigiana
Served with angel hair pasta
Lasagna Al Forno
Fusilli Gianna
Grilled Chicken, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, corkscrew pasta and garlic cream sauce.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Pasta
Seafood
Del Mar Fish and Chips
Jumbo Shrimp & Chips
Cioppino Pasadino
Shrimp, scallops, clams, black mussels, fresh fish, robust tomato broth. served with garlic crostini toast
Orange Roughy
Lightly battered and pan-fried. Served with housemade tartar sauce and 1 side.
Atlantic Salmon
Pan-grilled, lemon, pepper, garlic butter sauce and 1 side.
Prime Rib Dip
Fresh potato chips or pasta salad. Shaved prime rib, provolone, pepper mayo, artisan roll, au jus and creamed horseradish.
Patty Melt
Fresh potato chips or pasta salad. Prime beef, belton farms aged white cheddar, caramelized onion, truffle aioli, on rye.
Cheeseburger
Prime beef, havarti, avocado, lettuce, red onion, aioli, on brioche bun; fresh chips or pasta salad.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Fresh potato chips or pasta salad. Muenster, gruyere, aged white cheddar, truffle aioli, on sliced brioche.
Nik Burger
Prime beef, smoked bacon, gruyere, bleu, arugula, caramelized onion, on brioche bun.
Bacon & Bleu Sliders
Two mini angus burgers topped with crispy bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and aioli.
Burgers & Sandwiches
Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, sliced vine tomato, fresh basil, olive oil.
Zenyatta Pizza
Artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto.
Sena Pizza
Braised short rib, fontina cheese, avocado, caramelized onions, cilantro, crema.
Virtuoso Pizza
Burrata, mozzarella, proscuitto di Parma, arugula, olive oil, balsamic reduction.
Santa Anita Pizza
Three cheese, pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushroom, roasted red bells and onions.
Custom Pasta and Sauce
choice of pasta and sauce. Add meatballs or sausage for an additional charge.
Pappardelle Shortrib Ragout
wide ribbon pasta with stewed short-rib tomato sauce. topped with fresh burrata cheese & basil
Eggplant Parmigiana
Cappellini pasta side.
Nikki's Trio
Lasagna al forno, 4-cheese ravioli, cappellini pasta with meat-sauce.
Fussili Gianna
Pasta, chicken, roasted artichoke, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, garlic cream sauce.
Linguini Vongole
Linguini, clams, fresh garlic, Romano, red or white sauce.
Pescatora Pasta
Linguini with shrimp, scallops, clams, white fish, tomato, romano, garlic, olive oil.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Bolognese sauce, reggiano cheese
Dinner Pasta
Entrees
Veal Parmigiana
Baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with angel hair marinara.
Tuscan Osso Bucco
Tender pork shank braised tuscan style, served with buttered fettuccini.
Veal Marsala
Sauteed in Marsala wine, mushroom, garlic, green onion, and 1 side.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted and basted pork ribs served with crispy buttermilk onion rings.
Risotto alla Bistecca
Truffle-buttered risotto, seared filet mignon, mushroom, arugula, shaved pecorino.
9oz. Filet Mignon
Served with side of barnaise sauce and choice of side dish.
14oz Grilled Ribeye
with 7 spice rub. Served with choice of side.