Niko's Restaurant Bios

Bill Kolovani, Owner

Lebanon Market

 Born and raised in Lebanon, Bill Kolovani has spent his life creating something from nothing. In recent years Bill's original passion for automobiles and advertising has transformed into what some might say a battle they would never try to conquer. Bill has taken the reigns of historic downtown Lebanon and literally brought it back to life by restoring old buildings. Step back in time at the original Lebanon Farmers Market where you'll enjoy the best seat in the building at Niko's Restaurant. Bill has maintained the integrity of the building while including flares of his own personal influence making it a fine piece of modern history and successfully combining his love for Lebanon Landmarks, fine dining and a passion for community. Often times you'll find Bill dining with family and friends or enjoying a fine cigar in the Silver Star Cigar Bar, appropriately named after his father's restaurant.

Brian Kent Matlick II, Executive Chef Partner

Lebanon Market

 Brian Kent Matlick II is the creator of Brian Kent's Restaurant in his hometown area of Palmyra, PA. He has come to Lebanon to begin a new chapter in his impressive career as the head chef of Niko's Restaurant.

 Brian received his Culinary Arts degree at Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh. He trained at notable restaurants in Lexington, KY and Atlanta, GA, before returning home to start Brian Kent's Restaurant, which was voted the Best Food and Service for a Fine Cuisine Restaurant by Central PA Magazine.

 Brian's innovative and distinctive cuisine has received many local accolades, including the Silver Spoon and Word of Mouth awards, as well as winner of a Chef Wars challenge in 2006. It is at Niko's Restaurant where Brian hopes to share his lifelong passion and love for food and wine.

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Niko's Address

Niko's Restaurant
33 South 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
717-376-1500


Niko's Hours

Sun & Mon: CLOSED
Tues - Sat:

Bar: 4:00PM - CLOSE
Dinner: 5:00PM - 10:00PM