Simply delicious! Found this spot on a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint! The menu is small but in a good way that you're not overwhelmed with options and there is something for everyone. Traditional Sicilian cooking done well! We started with the spiedini. So simple but done so well. The prosciutto was so fresh. A nice crisp to the fresh mozz and the sauce was a perfect compliment. The pastas are homemade. I would recommend both the butternut squash and the shrimp dish but the shrimp edged out the winner for me. A silky lemon butter sauce and the shrimp were large and perfectly cooked. We didn't have enough room for dessert but looking forward to getting back to try more dishes! They have a large open dining room and a new event space next door that is perfect for a private party. Perfect for a date night vibe or small friends meet up for dinner. read more

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Really great Italian food! Went for a private party but now have to return to the main dining room. Everything tasted really good and fresh

This place is amazing. We came here and ambience , service , and the food was just out of the world. The food was amazing. The drinks were good and the service was amazing. Definitely would tell people to come back here. The waiter Michaengelo was awesome !!! read more

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Piccola is a phenomenal restaurant located in Dobbs Ferry. I've been here a few times and recommend everything and anything on their menu. I highly recommend their Polpette Al Sug (meatball appetizer) as it was to die for! The pesto gnocchi was also out of this world. It has a dimly lit, romantic atmosphere with excellent staff who are knowledgeable about their menu. I love coming back here! read more

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It's always a pleasure to visit this eatery! The warm ambiance, the excellent service and the delicious food are what sets this restaurant apart from other places. The Honey and I have made Piccola our "go to" restaurant, whether we're having a full meal at a table or whether we stop by for a quick bite at the bar. This time The Honey started with the Buratta appetizer, I, the grilled octopus. Both were plated beautifully, and delicious! The burrata fresh, served over tomatoes and some greens, the octopus was perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful. We followed this with a shared pasta dish, penne with crumbled sausage in a sauce. Another delicious treat! read more

Piccola Trattoria - Grilled octopus served over polenta. - Italian Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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I don't often eat out at Italian restaurants, you can end up swimming in a sea of flavorless ricotta without warning, but Piccola Trattoria was the recommendation of an experienced gourmand, and was it a good one! We had a large party and shared the appetizers family style. Everything was delicious with v fresh ingredients. I can see the portions being too large for for one person, but just ask for a box and take it home! Entrees were also huge and could easily be shared. Excellent service by the team of wait staff made for a v enjoyable evening. I'll be back! read more

If Piccola Trattoria's chef/owner didn't help my husband carry a vintage table to our antique and vintage pop-up shop we had a few doors down, we wouldn't have known about Piccola's major reopening plans here. Customers of ours told us about Piccola Trattoria previous location on this same side of the street- except further down and slightly closer to Main St. Currently, Piccola T. has taken and even expanded the space where The Rare Bit Bristish pub was located. It's completely gutted, redone and redesigned with minimalist off-white walls, copper pots hung on wooden planks and black window and door trims- both on the outside and inside. Because my Physical Therapist did such a wonder job at getting my healing knee to where it's at after my torn meniscus surgery- hubs and I, my PT and his wife came for dinner. Hubs had gotten the Paccheri Al Forno with large rigatoni, meat+sausage bolognese, ricotta and baked mozzarella cheese like in a terracotta dish. He loved it. It was so filling, he had leftovers for like two days. And I had the Branzino that was lovely. Our second outing here was with my friend Chuck L. and his wife Julie for a Thursday night dinner after Valentine's. Our starters were wonderful and so was dinner. Between my husband's pork chop and my fettuccine(?) with shrimp, these were both cooked tastefully. To round things off, dessert was excellent as well. Price is incredible and so was service. The chef/owner here is bringing something special to Cedar St in Dobbs Ferry. This second outing was another reason for us to return. read more

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Best Calamari in the western hemisphere period. Wonderful service and food. Ambiance is nice, I sat outside. read more

Piccola Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Delicious Italian food with great service in a bustling dining room. Family favorite! read more

Piccola Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

This is one of the best dining experiences you will ever have. I have eaten at many highly rated restaurants and Piccola Trattoria sits among the top of the list. The ambiance is open and new. The place was recently renovated and occupies several square storefronts on Cedar Street in Dobbs Ferry. A large bar occupies the center of the restaurant - perfect for grabbing a drink or some appetizers if you are not interested in a sit-down meal. Our servers paid attention to us without rushing us through our meal. One server even overheard my wife and I discussing sharing our two entrees and she brought extra plates to make the sharing easier. Well done. The food is among the best I've ever had. For appetizers we adored the Sicilian eggplant and the octopus. Amazing flavor profile that was complex and made for some of the best tasting food I've ever eaten. We also loved the calamari and the mozzarella wedges. For main courses, we ordered the chicken, which had been brined to perfection in an amazing light gravy. The gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabbe was light and flavor filled. Everything was perfect. I cannot stress enough how much you need to eat here. It is an experience that cannot be missed. I think Piccoloa Trattoria will become one of the your favorite restaurants after you eat here. read more

One of the best Italian Restaurants north of Manhattan. REAL Italian food, The bartender Pete recommended artichoke appetizer and the COD dinner and it was magnificent. This place was a pleasant surprise in a small town. Very fine dinning and I highly recommend it to all visiting Dobbs Ferry. read more

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Definitely the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to, and right now the best restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. The food is always, without fail, delicious. The chef is ever present and this reflects in the quality of the food. There is not a bad choice on the menu!!! The staff is attentive and warm. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, tables and seating are comfortable. The dining area is a bit loud, but not terrible, and if loud is a concern it is a bit quieter if you eat at the high tops in the bar area. We eat here regularly, have brought many family and friends and everyone says everything is delicious. read more

Very inviting atmosphere- the bartenders are amazing! The food is absolutely delicious and the owner Sergio checks in at tables to ensure everyone is happy. The food is delicious and so fresh! Absolutely love coming to eat here! read more

The food and staff are outstanding. My Family and I have NEVER had a bad meal or service! I have read some of the negative reviews that are absolutely ridiculous! Owner chef Sergio and his staff are amazing, the food is on point every single time and anyone who thinks differently is nuts! Can't wait to try brunch next! read more

We had a fabulous experience at Piccola Trattoria while celebrating our son's confirmation. We had a part of 12 people and every single guest was treated like a VIP. The food was an exceptional as the service, particularly the seafood- PEI mussels, octopus, branzino and the seared tuna special were all stand outs. Our waiter, Gustavo, was top notch and took special care of us the entire night. We look forward to going back for many other celebrations! read more

My friend and I decided to try this place. We walked in pretty charming great bartender, gus. I was hoping for a good experience but no.... I ordered cacio e pepe and it was watery and tasteless. The fish had very little flavoring. The drinks we ordered were all good. I ended up having a salad. The dessert was delicious. Disappointed that this was not a good experience. I would go back for the drinks but the food nope..much to be desired. read more

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Delicious dinner on a lovely July night. Very attentive staff from bartender, waiter & receptionist. As a bonus we got to talk with the talented & charming chef Sergio. My first visit- looking forward to another visit. read more

The food and atmosphere are enjoyable; however, the staff lacks professionalism, and it is evident that the manager treats employees in a disrespectful manner. read more

Highly recommend, great food, great staff 5 Stars. The owner goes above and beyond to satisfy your pallet. What we ordered was no longer available, he came out to us and asked us what he could do to make up for it and boy oh boy did he ever. Again 5 Stars read more

I wish I could go here everyday. My server, Gustavo was very friendly and attentive. The chef Sergio always comes out and speaks to the customers to see how they're doing. I always come here to get the steak and I love their appetizers and pasta dishes! read more

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Their website said they were open until 10. We arrived at 8:50. The hostess said the kitchen closes at 9 but convinced us to stay. The waiter got really nasty with us. I don't know why we even bothered to stay. We couldn't even enjoy the meal. read more

This place is a real asset to Dobbs Ferry. it used to be in a smaller room down the block, then that building was sold, and then after a year the owner re-opened in the new much larger room. Service is very good and attentive without being overwhelming. The food is spectacular and we have had great pastas and salads and seafoods over several visits here. The desserts are perfect. It's too soon to write a giant review of the new space because I've eaten here only two or three times. But the kitchen is doing amazing work and they've really hit a rhythm. read more

Loved ambiance and decor. Great service was very attentive without being overwhelming. The octopus over polenta appetizer was amazing. We had pappardelle pasta that was a great substitute suggestion from the server bc it was made fresh in house. Dinner was a lobster special over polenta .***** Let's chat about the best dessert I've had in a longggg time.... A Crepe that is an unbelievable substitute to my fav crème brûlée! It may now be my new favorite! read more

Wonderful Fabulous food Excellent service Beautiful interior Will definitely come again read more

app I had enjoy the food previously before they moved to the bigger location. The polpette meatball is my staple diet. Big and round. But today the tomato sauce was too salt which made my lips purse main I ordered the pork chop special with vegetable. They must have used some type of meat tenderizer. As it was moist and tender but the flavor was horrible. It tasted like SOAP. We also had the stripe bass special with clams, shrimp on the side. Quite bland, needed more seasoning. desert The best part of the meal was the desert. Vanilla Gelato with a shot of espresso coffee was excellent sevice lots of staff. attentive. remove soil dishes quickly, more bread and water, sure. In the end, the food needs to be the star which it was not read more

Nice people and ambience, but mediocre food for the expensive prices, which are even higher than you see listed on their website, a deceptive practice one sometimes encounters. Perhaps the most unforgivable sin for an Italian restaurant in the New York area is mediocre-to-bad bread. There is so much good bread available these days at supermarkets and other places, it's a mystery why a place would serve something subpar. read more

Wonderful open space with amazingly responsive wait staff and a chef-owner who makes r rounds to see how you liked the meal. We had appetizers of burrata salad and a polenta with meat sauce and everyone had different main dishes all involving perfectly cooked seafood. No room for dessert but if we had the opportunity to eat dessert bo doubt it would have been excellent! Can't wait to return! read more

Favorite restaurant in the area, maybe all of Westchester. Food is always excellent, atmosphere is great (pop-up opera some nights...), and chef is wonderful. Never had a bad experience, regular for a long time. read more

I absolutely love the food here. The flavors, the homemade pasta, the specials... all made with care and flare. Perfect date night or special occasion spot ! read more

Literally the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Arrived at 750 for an 8pm reservation. Were told that it would be 5-10 minutes so we went to the bar for a drink. That took almost 20 minutes. After our drink we went back to the hostess and she said "so sorry" it will be just 5-10 minutes. We specified the corner table that was clearing. The server said no problem it's being cleared right now. Suddenly a couple sat at that table. The hostess said "so sorry". Then a group of 6 came in and sat within 5 minutes. We went back to the hostess and she said "so sorry" So if you want to be told So Sorry 3 times then check out this place. We have no idea if there is food because we never sat and if you want to wait a long time for a drink then this is your place. read more

This place is amazing!!! We had such a wonderful diner. The new space is very welcoming. Impeccable service, the waiters were very knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations. The food was excellent, we had the Mozzarella in Carroza, the branzino and Genovese homemade pappardelle pasta and to end with a dessert that brought me all the way back home to Argentina: Caramelized Dulce de leche Crepes, To top the evening for entertainment a lovely opera singer to surprise us with lovely Christmas songs. Kudos to Chef Sergio Pennacchio! read more

Loved their original small location. Current space is nice but noisy. 5 of us had hard time hearing each other. I had pasta with brussel sprouts and pancetta. Brussel sprouts were so overcooked, it practically melted in my mouth. Artichoke dip appetizer was pretty good. I dined there twice. I won't be going back until I hear food is better. read more

Everything about this place is great. The ambiance, the changing specials and the menu staples are all delicious. We always sit in the bar area and Pete is a great host. The entire staff provides excellent service and they are open late! Piccola coming back was just what the neighborhood needed. read more

When I left the restaurant I had a wide smile on my face! Perfect ambiance, great food and service. They didn't rush us even after our leftovers were packed. We could sit and continue to talk like we were home. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I went there for my anniversary in January and the food was so salty. I couldn't eat it, but that's not the worst or last time I went there were. literally the rudest staff I have ever experienced. They started off strong, but quickly went downhill. read more

Phenomenal food and great service. Some of the best Italian food in Westchester. The gnocchi and burrata appetizer were highlights, but everything was great. Can't wait to go again! read more

Outstanding! Great ambiance and an inviting restaurant. Staff members are wonderful. Not enough can be said about the chef/owner. Each meal is splendid and so delicious. Bar staff and wines are superb. Make this an evening in your life. read more

Piccola has always been my favorite restaurant and now it's better than ever! Chef/owner Sergio is in a new, larger location but he still manages to make you feel like you're having dinner at his home. His food is outstanding and the servers know the menu very well. They know great detail about the dishes so can always help you decide what to order. And they do it with a smile. When Sergio can pull away from the stove he walks around and greets his guests to make sure they're happy. And last night his adorable hostess even serenaded the guests in Italian. It was a pleasant surprise for all. It's really hard to have a better dining experience! I'm so thrilled to see that he had a packed restaurant all night long!! read more

The food is absolutely amazing, we could not wait for them to reopen! Staff and atmosphere lovely! Will keep going back again and again!!

2 weeks ago we made a reservation for May 4th at 7pm. On Friday we received a text to text back 1 if the reservation was good or 9 in we wanted to cance, we text back 1. Thirty minutes before our arrival we received a text stating your reservation will be ready at 7pm. This was an important evening celebrating my Daughter Lauren's birthday. While we were a block away from the restaurant 15 minutes before our reservation we received a call from one of the hostess telling us they can not honor our reservation , imagine after all this contact. I was already there so I along with my family entered the restaurant only to be told there was nothing they could do. I requested to speak to the owner Sergio who was in the kitchen, he refused to come out to speak with me. The main hostess was an arrogant individual who was absolutely nasty. Saturday night 7pm now what, crickets from this owner. So if you have a reservation cancel it because they will probably cancel it on you. Anyone with a clear head that expects to be honored think again and avoid this establishment. read more