I've become a regular at this place, both solo and in groups or pairs. The food is reliably good, and the service is very courteous and friendly without being intrusive. I recommend the black spaghetti, and the pasta with the short rib ragu -- this last dish has become a trend in several Italian eateries, and theirs is one of the best. My GF loves the shaved brussels sprouts. I was never of fan of this vegetable but she made me try them and I am a true believer now. Piccoli has become my go-to for Italian whenever I'm in Park Slope. I highly recommend it! read more

Great neighborhood spot with fantastic food. Came here on a Saturday for lunch and the weather was beautiful so would recommend sitting outside. We ordered the duck ragu with tagliatelle, avocado and tomato salad with grilled chicken, and the spinach ravioli (not pictured). The salad was so refreshing and you can tell that the EVOO was very high quality. Grilled chicken was cooked well. My fiancée really enjoyed the ragu and his dad said he was a big fan of the ravioli. Service is attentive but not intrusive and prices are super reasonable. We will be back! read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was my post Half Marathon place to eat and I cannot say enough of how accommodating and amazing this place was. It ended up being a change to 11 total people from 9 (the day of) and from 4 people originally (the night before). They were amazing about it all - with a lot of professionalism they were able to seat and accommodate all the requests of my crazy fam including 3 children! The food was phenomenal through and through from brunch items to their mains to the dessert! Wow everything I needed post race! The place itself is small but very cute! 10/10- please give this place the respect and business they deserve - what a wonderful establishment! read more

I had the squid ink pasta (black pasta) and it was so good! You really feel like you're in Italy the moment you step inside. Service was phenomenal. The restaurant is really beautiful. read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Squid ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We got the corn insalate, the black spaghetti with the chorizo, and spaghetti with Manila clams. The corn salad was refreshing and healthy. The black spaghetti was recommended by the waitress over the blue crab black spaghetti and no regrets, it was tasty! Everything tasted good and was received timely. Would definitely go back! read more

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I forgot about this place. Have eaten there several times, food is good the service is always excellent. Usually they find you a seat without a reservation. Never been disappointed. read more

Piccolo is the kind of a local gem that you want to keep to yourself. IT'S THAT GOOD! The food is so full of flavor and the seasonal dishes just make you want to find another occasion to celebrate by coming to Piccoli. The staff is always lovely and happy to make your experience better and better each time. The owners are delightful and one can tell they put a lot of love in every detail of this fine establishment. Every soup on the menu is incredible. The pastas and risottos, the fish specials and the mussels; let's just say it's a party in every bite. Don't even get me started on dessert: the tartufo paired up with lava cake always gets eaten, not a bite left on the plate. More than the food, the atmosphere is like you're travelling in a small Italian town and you've found the right place to eat. This is the right place to eat. Every time! read more

I had an incredible dining experience at Piccoli Trattoria! This cozy little spot absolutely nails that intimate, authentic Italian vibe, and every dish I tried was outstanding. To start, I had the fig jam crostini--the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The creamy cheese paired with the fig jam on crispy bread was a flawless opener. For the main course, i had the duck. Cooked beautifully--crispy skin, juicy meat, and complemented by a flavorful sauce. It's not something you see on every menu, and they executed it perfectly. I finished with the tiramisu. Light, airy, just the right amount of espresso and cocoa--it was the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend if you're in Brooklyn and craving quality Italian! read more

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Pretty good Italian spot! I think the key to having a good time here is to pick the right items. We LOVED the fettuccine, thought the squid ink risotto was great, but the pork chop and duck ragu weren't worth it. I also thought the initial bread was very undercooked and the tapenade was un flavorful (despite having black olives). I think this place has a few standout dishes, but not everything is incredible. read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Squid ink risotto, pork chop, and duck ragu - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

(4.9/5) It's rare for a corner spot in 11215 to feel like a teleportation spell, but Piccoli Trattoria managed to drop me straight into the middle of Italy, not the tourist-splashed piazzas, but the kind of small, humming family-run place where the pasta is handmade, the wine is house-poured and honest, and nobody minds that your dogs are curled up off-leash beside you. Started off with the fig jam, prosciutto di Parma & gorgonzola bruschetta, strong opening act. The fig and prosciutto were vibing, but the gorgonzola decided it was Beyoncé. Still: tasty, rich, indulgent. Main was a squid ink linguine special, like a love letter from the Adriatic. Heavy on clams (more than mussels or shrimp), which I was not mad about. Deep flavor, perfectly cooked pasta, zero complaints. Dessert? I think I had the torta d'olio, olive oil cake with orange zest and crème anglaise. Whatever it was, it slapped. Subtle, moist, not too sweet, dessert like Italians intended. Did they have Baileys? Nope. Did I care? Not really. They offered me an espresso and an espresso martini, and that felt like a culturally respectful compromise for a man like me: American by birth, Italian in my stomach. Bonus points for solid house red. Extra bonus: they let Frida chill off-leash, just like in Paris. Everyone wins. Final take? If you're hungry for something sincere, intimate, and quietly incredible, this is your place. Just don't be surprised if you leave speaking in vowels and craving Amalfi sun. Corner of 14th & 6th Ave. Bring an appetite. Maybe a dog. Definitely a memory. read more

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The food is so fresh & delicious! Definitely on another level!! It's been a while since i've enjoyed a meal this good.

We came back!!!! This place is our favorite! Their food is flavorful and on point! You have to give it a try! read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Butternut squash ravioli - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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- nice service - i enjoyed the red sangria - i enjoyed the soundtrack - fast turnover of food - i liked the warm sauce that comes with the bread - the black pasta and shrimp was A+ i just wish it came in a larger portion - i liked that it is small and quaint environment read more

Pros: -able to seat large parties - outdoor seating - service was top notch - Great wine selection at fair prices - food: We like the sides, spinach, brussels sprouts, branzino The risotto was good, but salty Our favorite items were the desserts, which should absolutely be a must order, including the Panna cotta, olive oil cake read more

Small cozy neighborhood place with absolutely delicious food and very welcoming staff.

Small cozy restaurant with chill vibe & dim lights. Tables are randomly placed but give enough space not to be cramped up. Good selection of homemade pasta. I liked my Funghi pasta (with mushrooms) and a glass of wine. read more

I love this neighborhood spot in our area. The food is on point and on Mother's Day Sunday, they were able to manage myself plus my kiddos. They were quick to prioritize my hungry kids' orders and we were served promptly. One of kids refuses to eat anything but penne alla vodka. So I kindly ask if they can make something close to that and they obliged :) We had dessert as well which was a bit of a miss and always room for improvement- the mini cannolis special of the day were a miss as the cookie had a weird flavor and the cream wasn't flavorful. We also ordered a Chocolate Tartufo and we really wanted to like it. However, the chocolate cake was off putting. We finished it of course. The staff were above and beyond friendly. I do love their risotto so I will be back! read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Spaghetti with Manila clams, leeks, and saffron in a white wine sauce Penne alla Vodka (off menu) - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've given alot of 5 star reviews, but when I eat at a place like this, I realize I've been far too generous. This place is well deserving of 5 stars plus. Literally the BEST Italian food & service I've ever had, hands down. And I live in an area that has tons of Italian options but drive to Park Slope for this gem. I HIGHLY suggest over ordering. The GRILLED CALAMARI appetizer is seasoned to perfection and sits on top of arugula and marinated onions that taste better than pickled. The SPAGHETTI W CLAMS is the best I have ever had in my life. Again, seasoned to perfection. I have it every time I visit. The FIG JAM BRUSCHETTA appetizer is to die for. And get the TIRAMISU. It's more cream than cake & so well done. The staff is also beyond lovely. I need to slow down my visits for my waist line, but damn. This place is worth it. read more

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Cute small neighborhood spot with surprisingly good service, not rushed at all. We were seated before everyone in the party arrived. Bartender offered drinks right away, they also have some daily specials like a lychee martini which was surprisingly strong in a good way ;) black spaghetti with shrimp was my favorite, had a nice spicy arrabiata sauce, and I think some crispy pancetta bits for texture. Tiramisu was so good, very rich and thick. There was one desert that ran out, so whatever that was must be amazing too. On a cute residential street, outdoor seating was nice even on a cooler night. There was a wait for Friday night for dinner. Good idea to make reservations if you can. read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Lychee martini, house wine - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Maybe I was just really hungry but the black spaghetti with blue crab was really good. I would come back! read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Black spaghetti with blue crab - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The house made pasta is phenomenal, there are always wonderful specials, and the service is very friendly and nice.

How have I never reviewed this place?! Time to rectify the error. This is hands down the best Italian spot in Brooklyn (and there are many Italian places here...). Squid ink pasta is a personal favorite (ask for Calabrian chilies). And the tiramisu is absolute perfection. Now you are coming here for the food, it's not a trendy, fancy place. So set your expectations and prepare to leave full and happy read more

Arrived at 6pm, mid week, didn't need a reservation and was seated indoors right away. Haven't been here in a while and spouse and I were not disappointed. Our salad was enough to share and we each ordered a pasta dish. I ordered the ravioli with pesto and spouse had the pasta with Manila clams. Truly delicious. We'll be back soon for sure! read more

Randomly passed by this place with a friend and we were honestly blown away! Food (5/5): - I don't usually crave Italian food, but I found their pasta to be so delicious! We got the black spaghetti with shrimp and my friend and I devoured the entire thing. - We also got the chocolate cake and the panna cotta. The chocolate cake was wonderful and I loved the toppings they used. The panna cotta isn't your typical tart/sour treat. It was creamy and light, and I honestly enjoyed it so much (I usually don't like panna cotta) - Portions were decent and pricing was fairly reasonable/standard for NY Service (5/5): - Super kind, friendly, and attentive! - My friend accidentally sat on a chair with pasta sauce on it - They were very, very helpful in getting rid of the stain and making up for it Ambiance (5/5): - Cozy, romantic space! I decided to sit outside since it was a nice day that day - Perfect for small and large groups! read more

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This was a random spot my family and I stumbled upon last week, and we are so grateful we did. The food was so flavorful and our waiter was extremely helpful. The portions were medium sized but did fill us up for the most part. Also, the ambience and price was great. A must: THE OLIVE CAKE. Best dessert item. read more

Came here with my wife for a date night. We ordered one of daily appetizer specials. It was a burrata toast and it was really delicious My wife got the pasta with the clams and she was satisfied with that I had the pappardelle and it was good too. Normally, when I go to Italian restaurants, the portions are huge. But at this place, it is a healthy size so that you don't overeat which is not a bad thing! It is a cute date spot as well. Service was great read more

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A lovely corner restaurant that's been calling us to come in, so we did. Hubby and I came here for dinner while we were in the neighborhood. I called up to ask about a table and spoke with Gabriel. He said to walk in and will see what he can do. He added that sometimes we may need to wait for a few. So I got there to grab any available table while Hubby looked for a parking spot. Gabriel said he'd get us a parking spot in front of the restaurant, no worries. However, Hubby got a space somewhere, yay! So we had a table quite close to another table, but that's fine because the food smells so good! Our waitress named Taylor. She could be Taylor Swift's sister or cousin. With that red lipstick, what could go wrong? Very pretty red! We had a nice arugula salad with a fantastic taste of half corn on a cob and sweet peppers on top with grated parmesan cheese. This salad was incredible! Get it! Pay for it! Worth it! Then I ordered black linguini with crab meat. Another excellent flavor sauce is the crab meat mixed with Al Dante linguini. Now that's how you prepare the best pasta! Just like the Italian cafe in our neighborhood, too. Hubby ordered striped bass served with capers and spinach. I highly recommend all three dishes. We didn't end our journey with dessert because we were filled up. Believe it or not, no leftovers yay! That's the way we do it: money for nothing, and the food's not free! We had the best meals with excellent service from a look-alike Taylor Swift waitress. The whole team worked hard. A lot of actions here. Gabriel was so busy handling tables and was excellent at placing guests to their tables. He took care of the patrons very well! Thanks for the lovely dining experience! We'll be back! We did go back the few nights after that. We had another great night with excellent meals! Thank you Chef, Gabriel and the whole team! read more

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After multiple google searches for an amazing Italian restaurant, I found this and I'm really glad I did. It became one of my favorite restaurants. Everything was delicious, from the appetizer to the entrees. 1000/1000 recommend! read more

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Always great friendly service, food usually delicious - recently had my favorite Manila clams pasta and it was very acidic - too vinegar/lemony, but the first time anything her has been less than delicious. read more

Was in the neighborhood and decided on dinner. A quick search led me to Piccoli Trattoria, and it turned out to be a good choice. The restaurant has a cozy and cute vibe, making it ideal for a date or a casual catch-up with friends. The waiter was on the ball, checking in on us regularly. While the food was just average, it wasn't bad either. read more

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We came on a weeknight and had no trouble getting a table. We shared the calamari, daily special, ravioli, and two desserts. Calamari: I wasn't a fan, it tasted kind of like seafood pasta. Daily special (pork chops with fig sauce): the pork chops were very overcooked and tough, but the sauce was good. Ravioli: this was very good, 10/10 Tiramisu: also very good 10/10. Super creamy! Hazelnut semifreddo: 10/10. I'll give 3.5 stars. Not sure it was good enough to come back. read more

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So I'm so glad I didn't leave a review after the first first because I would have read it and thought meh.... It was ok but let's try something else.... Anyway I pivoted from the Risotto (with sausage) to the parpadelle ragu. Great decision. Rossos was fine- but I expect different style of sausage I guess anyway. The Brussels sprouts salad was delish- I love it- so simple. The trebianno wine was excellent and the Parpadelle ragu was EXCELLENT. I wish the serving size was slightly bigger but it was absolutely delish! Service great. Friendly. I'd come back for sure. read more

Been here twice and really love this place. Watermelon salad and pasta last go were great. Smaller portions but so worth it.

Cute little spot. Very friendly service. The zucchini and squash risotto with jumbo prawns (which was on special) was delish! They even have a few cocktails- limited but a couple yummy martinis like the strawberry cucumber. read more

I'd rate Piccoli Trattoria four and a half stars. Super cozy, neighborhood pasta spot. Nice variety of house made pastas. Lots of intriguing options making choosing tough. I was torn between three and opted for the rigatoni with grandma's bolognese sauce. Rigatoni had the signature chewy texture of freshly made pasta. Bolognese was rich and meaty. A very comfy dish. We shared a few starters at the table including a brussels sprouts salad, raviolis, beet and burrata dish, and a squash special. Raviolis were filled with cheese and were my favorite of the starters. They came in a creamy sauce. I liked the selection of wines by the glass. There were about ten options with a nice variety and reasonable pricing. Always love a cozy spot with a solid wine selection of wines by the glass. Two gender neutral restrooms. One was handicap accessible. They were very busy on a Monday night. read more

Back in the old neighborhood and sad to see too many changes. You know what doesn't change? Piccolo Trattoria's quality is still top notch. What's good on the menu? Everything. Literally, you can't miss. If I lived back here I'd eat here every day. Service is consistently great and the ambience... it's a relaxing joint. I guarantee you'll love it. read more

I'm a fan too! Another five star review for Piccoli Trattoria. They must be getting bored from reading one great review after another. The food is delicious. The pasta is what impressed me the most, close your eyes and dream of Italy. Even better, the pasta is organic and homemade "from New York grains." The high quality shines throughout. The Sunday brunch is wonderful. I tried the French toast for fun, it was fluffy and moist. The fresh strawberries were a nice addition and contrast to the Hazelnut crust. The food tasted rich but not overly so. Visually beautiful presentations, even for takeout orders. Plan to dine in person next time, hopefully will be able to get a spot. read more

Piccoli Trattoria - Sunday brunch French Toast - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've ordered so much delivery/takeout from here, and trust when I say their pastas are perfectly al dente and absolutely delightful. The rigatoni with Grandma's Bolognese sauce (all the damn stars for this one), spaghetti with Manila clams in white wine sauce, pappardelle with honey-braised short rib ragu, black spaghetti with wild blue crab meat... it's all fantastic. In late December I finally dined "in" with outdoor seating. COVID times and global warming make for a hell of a team. Luckily they had really strong heat lamps; so hot, in fact, that they could've cooked my dinner on my head. Right outta the gate, we got complimentary bread that was warm and crispy outside but fluffy inside. It came with a marinara and olive sauce that was cold but tasty. For appetizers, the buffalo mozzarella with roasted butternut squash and mushrooms with brown butter vinaigrette was steaming hot and comforting and went well with the refreshing chew of the mozz. The vinaigrette was divine; reminiscent of balsamic glaze but less astringent and more buttery and full-flavored. The fig jam, Prosciutto di Parma, and Gorgonzola cheese bruschetta had a tasty combo of sweet, salty, creamy, and slightly pungent cheese, but although I expected the bread to be firmer and crusty, it was soft and broke apart while eating. I'd had the goat cheese and scallion ravioli with black olive-tomato butter before, and it was just as delicious this time. The filling was light yet decadent, and that slightly briny, full-bodied tomato sauce was next level. The sweet potato ravioli with mascarpone cheese and sage, on the other hand, underscored my general aversion to sweet AND creamy pastas. It was a bit too cloying, and the cream sauce made this really heavy and not as enjoyable. Overall, I'm so fortunate to call this a neighborhood spot. And it's diagonal to Athena, another fantastic restaurant. What a corner! read more

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Piccoli Trattoria Park Slope Brooklyn hands down is THE BEST Their food Their wine Their customer service Their prices are very very reasonable and they give you that home away from home feeling, the staff always thrives to make sure all of our concerns are addressed They knock it out of the park My family love to watch me turn all colors of red always celebrating my birthday at Piccoli Trattoria. ( I don't dig all the birthday hooplah) The staff do their best to make me feel right at home. Thank you Thank you Please keep the cook, I mean Pay the cook what is reasonable and profitable to continue feeding the masses is all I can say. I love this place and it's in the neighborhood read more

I am as old school as it gets, I grew up with my father and grandfather and we look for establishments with great food and this one hits the spot. This place is small but the ambiance the food keeps me and everyone that knows about this little gem keeps coming back. The pasta is fresh and amazing. The service is excellent. I am not sure me writing this place up is a good thing. I don't want it to become too busy that I have to wait longer than normal. This place is amazing. read more