This is a hard one to write, because taste wise and charm - great! It's a super cute tiny pasta shop, you squeeze through the kitchen to get to the bathroom, and the pasta is tasty, albeit the shrimp a little undercooked. But it is NOT SAFE FOR ALLERGIES! I had told the server clearly when picking my dish that I was allergic to garlic and onion. He clarified with me, "So you cannot eat garlic and onion, right?" And I said "Yes, correct." And what did I find towards the end of my meal? Many slices of garlic. He took a sample piece to the kitchen to make sure, and yes it was garlic. Really not great. read more

Loved it! It's truly a small hole in the wall Italian spot! We had made a reservation (which I highly recommend since there's only 6 tables in the whole restaurant) for a Thursday evening at 7pm. The service was excellent and prices were very reasonable. We started with the Caesar salad and got the chicken parm and black linguine with shrimp as entrees. The shrimp were massive and the pasta was cooked very well. The chicken parm was so thin and tender and the sauce was not overly salty. For dessert, the tiramisu melted in our mouth. It's a BYOB restaurant with a $5 corkage fee as well. I am eager to come back and try different dishes next time. Great spot for an intimate date night or catching up with friends. read more

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The food here is really excellent. I didn't know what to expect given that it was empty when i walked in, but my expectations were very much exceeded. Lobster ravioli and fried zucchini were both delicious read more

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I hate to give such a great review due to the secretive nature of this gem. But it is the best of NYC! Always fantastic and the mom and pop nature and byob is out of this world. Please don't go, it will leave same room for us! read more

Don't run back there. Small place trying to stay afloat. Perhaps once it was good. The good reviews on here certainly don't reflect our experience. I had one of their supposed specialties,lobster w rigatoni. Couldn't chew lobster, sauce and pasta nothing special. Partner had some pork dish completely uninspired. Large table of 8 there who seemed to know the staff and their dishes looked a lot better. read more

Absolutely incredible! Brought my visiting mother here and we both adored it. Making a reservation was super simple, the place itself is very quaint but homey and felt like dining in someone's home. I got the Braciolette and it was unlike anything I've ever had. My mom had the chicken parm, and she is SUPER picky and absolutely loved it. Would 100% come back here again and I recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Italian in a beautiful, small, elegant space. read more

Piccola Strada - Braciolette di manzo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Such a small intimate restaurant with so much soul & flavor. Nice family. Great fine dining service. The lobster ravioli is to die for. Restaurant is a 6 table seater so very small but the menu is great. read more

Piccola Strada - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Been going to Piccola Strada for over a decade and we've never had a bad meal. The owner, who is the chef also, is amazing and so sweet. I love how cozy it is and having to walk through the kitchen to the bathroom is just so NY. Everyone I take here falls in love, the hype is real. read more

I've been coming to this place for quite a while and always enjoy the short menu! Nothing fancy just great food. The service is very good and the ambiance is suited for friends and a date. I highly recommend this neighborhood charm to all in the East Village. read more

Piccola Strada - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Loved trying this Italian restaurant tucked away. It's the perfect place to relax and get away from the bustle of the city. Reservations are needed, and they have a $5 cork fee for BYOB. We loved getting to bring our favorite bottle of wine to pair with our handmaid pastas - everything was delicious. read more

Piccola Strada - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for an intimate date night and it did not disappoint! First off make sure you make reservations well in advance as the restaurant can only hold a few amount of people. Calling in gave me the best results. This restaurant allows you to bring your own beverage so we brought a bottle of wine and paid for the $5 corkage fee. I got the Ossobuco which was a beef dish with gnocci and my wife got the lobster ravioli. I'd give my dish a 9/10 and the lobster ravioli a 10/10. Would definitely come again to support this mom and pop restaurant! read more

Two terrific dinners recently at Piccola Strada. And BYOB! Best Caesar salad ever and best raviolis (lobster and artichoke). Also saltimbocca, osso buco, and great tiramisu for dessert. The place is tiny- be sure to make a reservation. My new go-to Italian. read more

Guys ignore the positive reviews those people eat gum off the bottom of tables. Listen to me very carefully...this place serves THE worst food I've ever had in my entire life. Not one of the worst. No no. This place stands alone as the absolute worst food serving establishment I have ever been to. Overpriced dog food is what this is. No worse than that. No dog deserves to eat this sewage they serve up in there. Ignore tik tok ignore the influencers this place is AWFUL read more

I can't imagine eating Italian food anywhere else Downtown. Mario, the food, the ambience, the best tiramisu I've had in New York. This place matters. read more

Piccola Strada - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Of course I'm going to grab some Italian when back in NYC. This spot is a great hole in the wall option, but I think it literally sits 15 people so may be hard to get a table or can easily feel too small. But the food is solid, the chicken parm had a great balance of cheese and sauce, and the chicken didn't exactly have the burntness I like but each bite was really nice. The pasta was fine, not very memorable and small but still enjoyable, I do wish though it was more al dente and less sauce-heavy. read more

Piccola Strada - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

By far my favorite Italian restaurant in NYC! The owners are the sweetest and gave us the best dinner experience. The food is also amazing and one of the best lobster ravioli i've ever had. I will definitely be back and will recommend this place to everyone!! read more

I will caveat that my review is based on takeout. They were hosting a private party when I arrived to pick up my food. It seemed like a cute little place - seating is limited. As for the food, the pasta was mediocre at best, and the bread was not great. I got the artichoke ravioli. Tiramisu was okay. read more

SO GREAT! I came here for a 1:1 planning meeting (over dinner) with a dear friend. The food was DELICIOUS, and the ambiance made me feel warm, welcomed, and cared for. I will absolutely be back! read more

This restaurant has got to be one of the cutest mom and pop shops in New York. If you know, you're in the know. The restaurant is not good if you have a group larger than 15 people, but the cozy intimate atmosphere is what makes it so special. Plus you can actually talk with whoever you're getting a meal with! I came here for a work dinner and basically my team rented out the entire restaurant for the night. The staff really just took care of my entire team and everything was really delicious. The food was not life changing but if you're looking for a good simple dinner with minimal corkage fees, this is the place! read more

Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant. Love the ambiance of a classic NYC establishment.

Came here with family on last day of weeklong trip to NY, and it was lovely. It's a wonderful, small Italian family restaurant. We sat outside on the covered streetside patio - which was, like the street, quiet and pleasant. The restaurant wasn't crowded, and the owner was our waiter. He was very old world - very friendly, but let us take our time over everything. Everyone's food was outstanding, various starters and pasta dishes cooked perfectly and with goldilocks proportions. Had coffee after and then some of the nicest cannoli I have ever had (and I've had many). Highly recommended if you're looking for a nice Italian meal (or any kind of meal) in the East Village. Wasn't an issue for us, but there's no booze there. You can bring your own wine (which you can get nearby) with a $5 corkage. If you want cocktails have them before (and/or after) at the many nearby bars, as they don't allow hard liquor. read more

I am torn between 4 and 5 stars based on Sunday night's dinner with our friends from Napa. The 1/2 star vacillation is not fixable, as the sheer size of the space will not change without ruining the very things that provide the charm and uniqueness - so I am going to roll with 5 - but I understand others may find the idiosyncrasies less charming than I do. Let's cover the main positives: 1) BYOB with a $5 corkage 2) reservations accepted 3) terrific people 4) the coziest space 5) good food made with love There is seating for 16 guests - and that would truly pack the place. The four-top at the front window is the place to be. The kitchen is an extension from the seating, and you should expect to wash whatever you wear in, as the wonderful aromas of the kitchen permeate every inch of the space (one of those unfixable things). The unisex bathroom is accessible through the kitchen. So while host, owner and chef Esperanza prepares your meal, Willie takes care of everything else, and did a terrific job of it during our visit. I spent a couple of minutes chatting with her at the end of our meal - a really nice lady. I kissed her hand. We had four bottles of wine with our meals, and some chilling was required, so Willie ran chilled wine from the fridge to our table. Over our three hour stay we enjoyed apps - the artichokes were terrific, and a small break before our main course - which included veal scaloppine, gnocchi Bolognese and Osso Bucco. All were terrific. The semifreddo dessert was ok but not inspiring. The most amazing part was that dinner for four, plus corkage -$150. Please remember to tip on the value of your wine in addition to the food! read more

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Very cozy restaurant that's nice for a quick after work meal. I got the ossobuco and loved it. The meat was incredibly tender and the sauce was great. The only issue I had was how small the portion was. There was a handful of gnocchis on the plate and I was still so hungry after the meal. I would still suggest coming here but get some apps to fill you up. read more

Piccola Strada - Ossobuco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little Italian restaurant that serves up nice tasting, traditional Italian fare You must have a reservation. We cleaned our plates.... Chicken parm , eggplant parm, and osso Buco as main dishes. A nice fresh mozzarella , tomato and arugula salad as a starter and cannolis to top off our dinner! read more

Heeeey, your boy Clerksrat with another tasty review!! So tonight Mrs. Clerksrat and I hit up this Italian joint in the EV (I'm talking east village you outsiders), we was hungry but not starving 6PM on a Friday. Yelp said this place slaps, and wow; this place slaps. People sleep but this is a BYOB Italian joint. Sit back, think of this. Pizza, pasta, calzone, ravioli, BREAD before. Italian places serve you almost every course cheap ingredient bread, and this place is BYOB. We rocked a dope bottle of red and there was a liquor store on corner so it wasn't a hunt. Mrs Clerksrat had Penne Vodka and the dude brought the cheese, and while I went home with her, HE BROUGHT THE CHEESE. Myself I had the chicken parm and I won't lie this was legit. Red sauce a bit tangy, the penne on side was ok... but the chicken was legit. Seasoning was so perfect , meat so flat where it was perfect texture. I felt it wAs prepped so well. Honestly this chicken parm is top of city. I honestly only hated I didn't even get penne noodles (I saw a dude get sphaghetti and I was very jealous) they were meh. Overall this place is small but this place is LEGIT. Vodka sauce is insane, chicken is whoa, ambiance is date ready. I didn't get paid crap but I promise you this is a spot you need. Clerksrat tested, Clerksrat approved. Cheers, don't bring hard liquor but bring a dry red and cheers me thanks. read more

We arrived at 5pm on a Sat with a reservation for an outdoor seat only because I was told that was the only seat available a week prior. It was 35 degrees out and windy. The outdoor seating is not protected from the wind or cold. So when I arrived I was expecting to tell them I will not be sitting outside and I wanted to cancel my reservation. But when I walked in there was not one person eating and every table was available. I thought "that's weird he said every seat was booked?" . So I said hello I have a 5 pm reservation for outside but I'd like to eat inside since you have no one in here. He said we could sit inside as long as we are finished by 630. I said hell yeh and sat with my wife happy we got a seat. My wife would not have been happy if we had to leave and look for another place on the fly. The service was great, the gentleman was very good. Wine bottles opened, bread served, and water poured. We where the only people in the restaurant so it was kinda cool. My wife ordered the eggplant rolitini for an app to share. I ordered the oso bucco and she ordered crab cakes for her entree. I was not impressed with any of the food unfortunately. The eggplant was decent and a little to salty. I did not like the flavor of the osso bucco. I was disappointed because there is so many options in the area that we could've went to. My wife said her dish was meh. This is just my opinion of the food. The people where nice and the service was good, I just didn't like the food. read more

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The only things better than the food, which is outstanding and made with love, is the atmosphere and the personal attention by the waitstaff and Esperanza the owner-chef. The penne ala vodka and the maltagliati bolognese pastas were savory and joyful. We cannot wait to return. read more

Hosted a small party for my boyfriends birthday here and everything was lovely! Great value, great food, and the service was also phenomenal and everyone was kind. Literally a lovely family owned establishment and they were very responsive with all the logistics for the event. read more

First and foremost, note that this restaurant is very small! I believe it's got about four tables and seats probably less than 20 overall. There is a bathroom, but you have to walk through the kitchen to get to it. That being said, the food and service were good! Our waiter kept on refilling our waters and brought out refills of bread when we requested it. The BYOB service is also neat--we brought three bottles of wine. I ordered the gnocchi alla bolognese--the sauce was tasty, but I feel like the maltagliati would have complimented the sauce more/been more filling. The bread helped fill us up, but it was a bit stale (the olive oil paired with it was delicious though). read more

Piccola Strada - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely loved this place! Great food, environment was cute. Felt like a home cooked meal! Loved it read more

SO SO good. My boyfriend and I came here (after seeing a Tik Tok video of someone else who had dined here) and ordered mozzarella In carrozza, carciofini al forno, ossobuco di manzo, and the lobster ravioli. Appetizers were so yummy, especially the carciofini al forno (crispy artichokes in a crunchy cheese coating!). The ossobuco di manzo came with a generous serving of beef, and sauce was divine. I also really enjoyed the lobster ravioli, which I didn't think I would just because I'm not a huge fan of thick cream sauces, but this one was so yummy. Food is phenomenal, but so is the ambience and service. I loved meeting the owner and his wife, both of whom were so kind, and it felt like I was being welcomed into their home and Italian kitchen. Everything was super reasonably priced, and this is a very cute place to have a small group gathering, especially because it's BYOB too. Highly rec! read more

This tiny spot owned and runned by a small Italian family serves great pastas and meat. I want to go back and try the artichoke ravioli with black truffle sauce and the chicken parmigiana. They don't serve alcohol so if you plan on drinking take your own bottle (they only charge $5 cork fee for a 0.750 ML bottle). read more

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Outstanding food, tiny operation. Simple menu, byob with $5 cork fee for wine. Liquor store one block up on 2nd Ave) Vodka penne and pesto noodles par excellence, also veal scallopini and eggplant parm outstanding. Did not have antipasti or dessert, but would confidently try anything here. read more

This is the place to be! I came here after seeing a popular Tik tok and it was so worth it. Authentic, genuine, and filled with love. The best Italian food and the best service! Also the prices are wonderful! Eat here and support this small Italian restaurant owned by the cutest couple everrrrr. It felt like I was home with my family! read more

Piccola Strada - Artichoke Ravioli and Pesto Pasta. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The preponderance of positive yelp reviews led us here for dinner but the size of the space nearly drove us away. The size of a rich man's closet, Piccola Strada is a tiny, homely restaurant run by a husband and wife team who serve up some serious Italian fare. To give you some idea of the space, we came in on a weekday night, when there were already two small groups there. Together, they filled the space to 60% of its max capacity and the owner had to apologetically turn us away because the one remaining table was reserved (lesson learned: if you decide to eat here, call ahead). I guess we must have looked pretty sad because he invited us back in on second thought and was nice enough to let our party of three squeeze into a two-seater and dig into our bottle of wine until a table opened up. Did you hear that? OUR bottle of wine. This place is BYOB, with a mere $5 corkage fee. With that, plus a basket of warm bread, and we were off to a good start, even if it meant all of our knees were squashed together a little too intimately under the table. Thankfully, a table opened up in due time and we moved with some relief to a slightly larger round table and started ordering food. We got the Involtini Di Melanzane to start, which is their name for their version of eggplant rollatini. Long slices of breaded eggplant are sumptuously filled with ricotta, parmesan, and spinach, then covered with a hearty red sauce. Though it tasted just fine, you would think a whopping $9 would get you more than 2 tiny eggplant rolls. Our entrees followed, and I heeded the advice of several other yelpers who sang the praises of the artichoke ravioli. One bite in, I was hooked. I missed most of the conversation swirling around me at this point because anything that wasn't artichoke ravioli became utterly uninteresting to me. Each ravioli was filled with a blend of chopped artichokes and ricotta then covered with a rich, luscious, creamy, black truffle sauce. If Lady Manners didn't frown upon it, I would have licked the plate clean. As it was, I dragged several slices of the leftover bread through that ambrosial sauce until the plate became nearly clean enough to serve it to someone else. If I had anything negative to say about the dish, it would be that the pasta was a little stiff, almost as if it were a tad too thick or left to cool for too long before drowned in the magic sauce. We were graciously allowed to stay and finish our wine until closing time, even though we ate our last bites long before then, and our server/the owner provided thoughtful, timely service throughout the meal. If it weren't for the elfin size of the space, as well as the hard-to-swallow price vs. amount for some of the menu items, this would have been an easy five stars. read more

Piccola Strada - Artichoke ravioli in black truffle sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Really delicious place! Came here last night last minute because I didn't feel like trekking to Queens which was where we initially planned to go for dinner. Thankfully, I was able to make a reservation really quickly! The place is tiny though and the bathroom is through the kitchen so be prepared to be cozy! It was also BYOB with a $5 cork fee which was super reasonable! They chilled our wine for us throughout the meal and topped off our glasses whenever it was running low. Very attentive service. We ordered a few things to share: - pesto pasta: really good. The noodles were cooked al dente which was perfect and the sauce was delicious - chicken parmesan: the breading was a bit soggy TBH but overally still really good and flavorful. - artichoke ravioli: definitely my favorite for the night!! The sauce was AMAZING and the filling was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. Overall, cute place! Again, it's small and it's a no-frills place so if you're looking for a large and fancy place then this one isn't it. read more

This was a chance find walking to another restaurant that my wife and I have attended going back 20 years. Small and cozy intimate, this place is amazing. I have eating Italian food in so many places and I have to say that this was probably one of the best places I've eaten before. The owner Mario, who is from Genoa Italy was so pleasant to talk to. His wife , who is the cook, is an amazing Latina woman and chef. You must come here! By the way this is a BYOB restaurant so bring your own favorite wine! If you forget you can always call the liquor store and they deliver. Mario has the menu but we diverted and ordered the Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano. With delivery $22. THE FOOD WAS GREAT!! read more

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This place made the best Friendsgiving! Friendliest staff and homemade quality Italian food. Come here if you want the feeling of a home cooked meal. The eggplant parm was amazing and I am still thinking about the cannolis. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Love this place. Tough to find a better BYOB. Also one thing this place is not short on feeling very authentic. I think anyone would enjoy.

This spot was awesome! The italian food was very tasty and they did BYOB with a corking fee. The outdoor area was decently spread out given the popularity. The one downside is they were a little slow serving a party of 7 but they realized we were waiting and gave us extra bread and shots (limoncello) so they're all good in my book read more

Piccola Strada - Latest menu from restaurant as of 9/19/2020 - Italian Near Me - New York, New York