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Fantastic! My college roommate made the reservation, she lives in Philly and had heard great reviews. The ceaser salad was fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and just the right portion. Pasta with vodka ON PONIT. Topped Delicious with stracesetta on the pasta. Amazing! The pizza with Mortedella was the best of all. Perfect combination of salty and savory. Service was top notch, attentive and friendly. Place was super packed and the service was still great! Definitely need to visit again with my family.
How this place doesn't get 5 stars is absolutely beyond me. For starters, we received a complimentary amaro spritz and wow...did NOT expect that surprise and delight, but it was a great start to the meal. We also had the oysters, caesar salad, and meatballs as starters. Let's be real - when someone says, NJ oysters, what would be your first impression? I was SHOCKED at how incredible they were - great for first timers and seasoned consumers alike. The meatballs were made just like my nonna made them - flavorful, hearty, and the sauce was so beautiful and vibrant. I only had a bite of the caesar, but my friend demolished it. For our meal, we had the Mortadella and the vodka pasta. I STG I will die on this hill and say this is some of the best pizza and handmade pasta in the city. Eating pasta my whole life, I've unfortunately grown to hate it, HOWEVER, I would gladly take 20 bowls of this. And the pizza - come on. The pizzeoli was probably kissed by an angel because the dough to topping ratio was spot on and, speaking of the dough, was literally cooked to perfection. If you guys give me the recipe, I will sign a NDA. Our cutie server pressured us into the ice cream with olive oil and fresh pizzelle, and it was the best peer pressure I've ever experienced. The last time I had a pizzelle that good was 20 years ago when my nonna was still alive. Also, the beverage program was amazing. Our bartender made us the DIRTIEST Father Martino and yeah, I would drink a vat of that parmesan-washed vodka if it didn't kill me. Vibes - immaculate. Staff - incredible. I want to gatekeep this place, but I would be doing it a disservice. Take your friends, family, neighbor, who cares...just GO. Also make a reservation if you can because it fills up QUICK. Rightfully so - they're making it happen.
Mamma Mia! How was this place not slammed for Saturday brunch, I'll never know! People of Philly and the surrounding region. get to Piccolina! The food is EPIC, with big flavors and portions in equal measure! The grilled eggplant on sourdough toast with a savory Caponata sauce perfectly offset the sweetness of the French Toast with mascarpone and pistachio. The house made bread baked in a Neapolitan style oven with herb infused butter is a treat in itself. Our server, Laura, was as friendly as can be. This place is worth the trip! When I returned to our hotel, I heard someone asking a valet for a good place to eat, and I handed her my postcard from Piccolina from our to-go bag (can't waste a morsel, but we couldn't finish the French Toast.) Seriously, tell two friends and one stranger. Let's keep this place thriving!
Vibes: bar-centric; casual and neighborhoody; bring a friend or two Tasting notes: - Scamorza: slightly smoky, surprisingly spicy; comes served in a hot skillet, reminiscent of saganaki-style cheese; very generous portion of large foccacia slices and a couple seeded baguette slices - Pulpo puttanesca: deeply flavorful tomato sauce that was so swipeable with the accompanying toasted bread; octopus was perfectly tender - Malfadine al limone: light and fragrant; pasta was executed excellently al dente - Pepperoni: Neapolitan style with a yeasty, gentle chew; milky mozzarella paired well with charred deep cup pepperoni Other thoughts: - Friendly service, appreciated the coursing out - A little slow to start but then pace of dishes coming out picked up after the appetizers arrived - Above dishes were more than filling for two hungry adults Impression: very promising start! Looking forward to trying the brunch!
The worst offense: The meatballs were weird, undercooked and one was obviously discolored - as you can see clearly from the photo something was off. When we asked the waiter about it - we went as far as to wonder if one was an arancini that was given by mistake - he said "hmm yes I see that's odd" but didn't offer any explanation. We didn't eat them (obviously) and then he took them and tossed them away, no mention to the kitchen that one was YELLOW. Proceeded to leave them on the bill until we asked and then he quickly agreed to remove. Second offense: Espresso martini was made with almost no vodka. Just chilly coffee with a few beans. Final offense: The Al Limon dish was really buttery, tasted like movie theater popcorn. Not bad if you're into that. Clearly focused on for tourists (I assume that's their demo since they asked if we had ever been in the city before), as Philly lifers who've been here for decades, didn't love that - perhaps the WORST offense! Tourists will be ok with it, but they should go get Italian food at somewhere in south Philly if they want the real experience.
Nice ambiance, delicious food, attentive service. The scamorza was fantastic- a little smoky, a little kick, and a whole lot of cheesy goodness with fresh focaccia to sop it all up. I got the malfadine al limone- the pasta was cooked perfectly with just enough chew to it and the anchovy breadcrumbs made the dish. I didn't try the oxtail lasagna, but there was nothing left on the plate, so you know it was good. In fact, everything people around us were eating looked delicious. Entrees were served with more of the focaccia and some seeded bread. The baba au rum for dessert was a perfect end to the meal- the syrupy sweetness was not overwhelming and the cream on top freshened it up. Throughout the meal the server and manager checked on us and glasses were never empty. This spot definitely deserves a visit.
Cape may oysters, calamari, carrots, meatballs, bucatini with fresh bread, pork milanese, ny strip, and the chocolate cake are all fantastic. Cute space with a great vibe. The service was great and wine rec from the manager fit our meal well. I didnt try any pizza but I saw a few come out of the kitchen and they looked very good. Will definitely be returning here!
Ambiance is great. Customer service is good. Food is great! Ox Tail Lasagna is a must try! I have never had something like this before, the fusion really worked well. My only complaint is, I can't get enough! I wish the lasagna is a little bit more. But overall, great experience.
Families beware: This would easily be a 4-5 star review if based on the food alone, but I left feeling a little disappointed that I wasn't warned there aren't refills on the sodas. $4.50 is already a little pricy for a skinny glass of Coke, but that quickly added up to $40.50 after we let our (4) kids each order a second glass after their dinner. Simply warning us would have been appreciated.
Definitely liked the food but a couple of thoughts about it. The meatballs were good but were hard and overcooked ( meatballs are definitely better when cooked in the sauce) that would have helped with them being softer. The bucatini amatriaciana was Smokey and good but appetizer size and the pizza was good. Definitely pricey for the sizes that you get and the wine is $18 a glass which is ridiculously high. Cool interior and nice servers but not probably a place we would go back to due to the prices and the sizes
My wife picked this spot out and I went in totally blind and was delighted ! The service, first off, was very friendly helpful and attentive. Seems like all of the folks there really liked being there. Then the food... excellently done! Everything was flavorful, the portions were really nicely sized, and the coursing was really well balanced. My favorite bites were probably of the pork Milanese or the meatballs... those were delish. The only note I'd give is that the chocolate cake had a smidge too much olive oil drizzle. Otherwise a great meal! read more
24 days ago
Let me just say that we are blown away. The food was great, but the service was next level. We stumbled upon Piccolina after getting into Philly from NYC pretty late. The restaurant is such a lovely, vibe. Dan and Caroline were very attentive, in the best way. Dan showed a level of service we don't see often anymore, he was observant and engaged in great conversation. Noticed that we were in dodgers gear and gave us tips in and around Citizens Bank Park. I will also add that we were seated at 9:22pm and the restaurant closes at 10pm. Not once did we feel rushed. Such a great experience. The food was simple, done exceptionally well. We were starving and I failed to get pics, but everything was wonderful. We started with the focaccia--must get! So airy and soft on the inside and a nice crunchy fresh crust. Not sure what that butter is that comes with it but WOW! Per Caroline's (our server) suggestion, I got the malfadine pasta--pasta cooked to perfection, sauce was light but flavorful. My husband and son shared the NY strip steak and the steak was cooked perfectly. He's generally pretty picky about his food but loved everything. We almost made the mistake of skipping dessert, but Dan brought us the flor d'latte and we were really blown away. I normally don't like plain ice cream, but something about the olive oil and sea salt and the pizzelle--my husband and son also thought it was the best ice cream they've ever had. The food was really good, but the service and ambiance were exceptional. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Dan and Caroline! read more
3 months ago
Fantastic! My college roommate made the reservation, she lives in Philly and had heard great reviews. The ceaser salad was fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and just the right portion. Pasta with vodka ON PONIT. Topped Delicious with stracesetta on the pasta. Amazing! The pizza with Mortedella was the best of all. Perfect combination of salty and savory. Service was top notch, attentive and friendly. Place was super packed and the service was still great! Definitely need to visit again with my family. read more
3 months ago
How this place doesn't get 5 stars is absolutely beyond me. For starters, we received a complimentary amaro spritz and wow...did NOT expect that surprise and delight, but it was a great start to the meal. We also had the oysters, caesar salad, and meatballs as starters. Let's be real - when someone says, NJ oysters, what would be your first impression? I was SHOCKED at how incredible they were - great for first timers and seasoned consumers alike. The meatballs were made just like my nonna made them - flavorful, hearty, and the sauce was so beautiful and vibrant. I only had a bite of the caesar, but my friend demolished it. For our meal, we had the Mortadella and the vodka pasta. I STG I will die on this hill and say this is some of the best pizza and handmade pasta in the city. Eating pasta my whole life, I've unfortunately grown to hate it, HOWEVER, I would gladly take 20 bowls of this. And the pizza - come on. The pizzeoli was probably kissed by an angel because the dough to topping ratio was spot on and, speaking of the dough, was literally cooked to perfection. If you guys give me the recipe, I will sign a NDA. Our cutie server pressured us into the ice cream with olive oil and fresh pizzelle, and it was the best peer pressure I've ever experienced. The last time I had a pizzelle that good was 20 years ago when my nonna was still alive. Also, the beverage program was amazing. Our bartender made us the DIRTIEST Father Martino and yeah, I would drink a vat of that parmesan-washed vodka if it didn't kill me. Vibes - immaculate. Staff - incredible. I want to gatekeep this place, but I would be doing it a disservice. Take your friends, family, neighbor, who cares...just GO. Also make a reservation if you can because it fills up QUICK. Rightfully so - they're making it happen. read more
2 months ago
Mamma Mia! How was this place not slammed for Saturday brunch, I'll never know! People of Philly and the surrounding region. get to Piccolina! The food is EPIC, with big flavors and portions in equal measure! The grilled eggplant on sourdough toast with a savory Caponata sauce perfectly offset the sweetness of the French Toast with mascarpone and pistachio. The house made bread baked in a Neapolitan style oven with herb infused butter is a treat in itself. Our server, Laura, was as friendly as can be. This place is worth the trip! When I returned to our hotel, I heard someone asking a valet for a good place to eat, and I handed her my postcard from Piccolina from our to-go bag (can't waste a morsel, but we couldn't finish the French Toast.) Seriously, tell two friends and one stranger. Let's keep this place thriving! read more
7 months ago
Vibes: bar-centric; casual and neighborhoody; bring a friend or two Tasting notes: - Scamorza: slightly smoky, surprisingly spicy; comes served in a hot skillet, reminiscent of saganaki-style cheese; very generous portion of large foccacia slices and a couple seeded baguette slices - Pulpo puttanesca: deeply flavorful tomato sauce that was so swipeable with the accompanying toasted bread; octopus was perfectly tender - Malfadine al limone: light and fragrant; pasta was executed excellently al dente - Pepperoni: Neapolitan style with a yeasty, gentle chew; milky mozzarella paired well with charred deep cup pepperoni Other thoughts: - Friendly service, appreciated the coursing out - A little slow to start but then pace of dishes coming out picked up after the appetizers arrived - Above dishes were more than filling for two hungry adults Impression: very promising start! Looking forward to trying the brunch! read more
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2 months ago
The worst offense: The meatballs were weird, undercooked and one was obviously discolored - as you can see clearly from the photo something was off. When we asked the waiter about it - we went as far as to wonder if one was an arancini that was given by mistake - he said "hmm yes I see that's odd" but didn't offer any explanation. We didn't eat them (obviously) and then he took them and tossed them away, no mention to the kitchen that one was YELLOW. Proceeded to leave them on the bill until we asked and then he quickly agreed to remove. Second offense: Espresso martini was made with almost no vodka. Just chilly coffee with a few beans. Final offense: The Al Limon dish was really buttery, tasted like movie theater popcorn. Not bad if you're into that. Clearly focused on for tourists (I assume that's their demo since they asked if we had ever been in the city before), as Philly lifers who've been here for decades, didn't love that - perhaps the WORST offense! Tourists will be ok with it, but they should go get Italian food at somewhere in south Philly if they want the real experience. read more
Nice ambiance, delicious food, attentive service. The scamorza was fantastic- a little smoky, a little kick, and a whole lot of cheesy goodness with fresh focaccia to sop it all up. I got the malfadine al limone- the pasta was cooked perfectly with just enough chew to it and the anchovy breadcrumbs made the dish. I didn't try the oxtail lasagna, but there was nothing left on the plate, so you know it was good. In fact, everything people around us were eating looked delicious. Entrees were served with more of the focaccia and some seeded bread. The baba au rum for dessert was a perfect end to the meal- the syrupy sweetness was not overwhelming and the cream on top freshened it up. Throughout the meal the server and manager checked on us and glasses were never empty. This spot definitely deserves a visit. read more
6 months ago
Cape may oysters, calamari, carrots, meatballs, bucatini with fresh bread, pork milanese, ny strip, and the chocolate cake are all fantastic. Cute space with a great vibe. The service was great and wine rec from the manager fit our meal well. I didnt try any pizza but I saw a few come out of the kitchen and they looked very good. Will definitely be returning here! read more
6 months ago
Ambiance is great. Customer service is good. Food is great! Ox Tail Lasagna is a must try! I have never had something like this before, the fusion really worked well. My only complaint is, I can't get enough! I wish the lasagna is a little bit more. But overall, great experience. read more
3 months ago
Families beware: This would easily be a 4-5 star review if based on the food alone, but I left feeling a little disappointed that I wasn't warned there aren't refills on the sodas. $4.50 is already a little pricy for a skinny glass of Coke, but that quickly added up to $40.50 after we let our (4) kids each order a second glass after their dinner. Simply warning us would have been appreciated. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
Definitely liked the food but a couple of thoughts about it. The meatballs were good but were hard and overcooked ( meatballs are definitely better when cooked in the sauce) that would have helped with them being softer. The bucatini amatriaciana was Smokey and good but appetizer size and the pizza was good. Definitely pricey for the sizes that you get and the wine is $18 a glass which is ridiculously high. Cool interior and nice servers but not probably a place we would go back to due to the prices and the sizes read more
5 months ago
I walked in for lunch. The crudo and chicory salad were phenomenal. Loved the service and will definitely return. read more
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7 months ago
Very pretty restaurant with a great ambiance that makes it a romantic setting. Staff were very nice and welcoming. They have a good selection of drinks including mocktails. Food was delicious from the complimentary bread (most likely fresh and homemade) to the appetizers, entrees and dessert. Must order the meatballs and chocolate cake! We have already been there twice since it opened! It's a great new spot! read more
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