I'm a little late writing this review but wanted to make sure I made one nonetheless. Me and my boyfriend came in on a busy Wednesday night and while we were waiting, we were directed to the tasting room while we waited and the TR attendants were so welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to try a few wines that were complimentary and we were seated sooner than the time they gave us. Our server, Christian was great, 10/10. He was very kind, and gave us recommendations which were delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant felt so comfortable and made the experience even better. After our appetizer was finished, we waited about 25-30 minutes for our entrees to come out but no luck. We had a supervisor come over and explain that the kitchen was having technical issues with orders going through which happens, and gave us TWO complimentary soups and salad while we waited. By the time our main dishes hit the table we did have to leave, but they went ahead and took both dishes off of our bill and kept apologizing (I have worked in the industry and was very understanding). We thanked them for being generous and for the amazing hospitality. Overall a great experience even with the issues in the kitchen. I highly recommend this location for a nice casual dinner or relaxing lunch. read more

Busy Thursday night Happy Hour at the Piccolo Buco bar. They really pack the chairs into the bar so close so you are rubbing shoulders with strangers as you try to enjoy your food and drink! Server Jesus was doing his best to keep up with the busy bar, so we waited a bit to put in our order for food. Great drinks and Cooper's Hawk wines. Pizza was tasty, but very soggy in the middle where the toppings were, almost like the dough wasn't cooked all the way. But I enjoyed the tasty house made Italian sausage. Good Happy Hour menu though. read more

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Today, I was excited to try a new restaurant that opened up near us. We like Cooper's Hawk, so I had hopes it would be somewhat on par with them. Unfortunately, it's a scaled-down version. Upon arrival, I was immediately sat out sight. That was fine, it's beautiful today. My server was very friendly and she was outgoing. My drink came fast, and the food came within 10 minutes. I got the meatball sandwich and house chips. The chips are basic but good. The meatball sandwich was mediocre. The meatballs felt very mushy and bland. The red sauce was slightly spicy and tasty but offered the only flavor on the sandwich. It came with a aioli side but I didn't care for it. The sandwich is better without it. Overall, the sandwich was not impressive. I'd give it 2 stars. My server was 5 stars. Very responsive and time efficient. They have some wines, and your wine club membership is good here. read more

We made a reservation for a party of 3 at 12:45pm. The atmosphere was vibrant and the place got packed quickly as we were there, so making reservations ahead is definitely recommended, and there is plenty of parking in the lot. As someone navigating celiac, finding an Italian restaurant that takes cross-contamination seriously is a game-changer. Following a previous experience at the Oak Brook location, I was deeply impressed by how the staff handled my gluten sensitivity here. Our server explained that gluten-free pizzas are baked on a dedicated metal pan to prevent contact with gluten residue, and the kitchen uses separate utensils along with fresh glove changes. After I mentioned my history, our fantastic server immediately brought the manager to our table. He personally confirmed all ingredients, noted a severe gluten allergy directly on the ticket, and assured me he would brief the chefs personally. I felt completely safe dining here. The drinks were wonderful, starting with a sample of the wine of the month and a Negroni which was so good. For food, we shared the spicy pepperoni yellow pizza on a gluten-free crust, which was packed with flavor. For my main, I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka using gluten-free fettuccine, and they also offer gluten-free gnocchi as an option. While gluten-free dessert options are currently limited to gelato, the grapefruit flavor was a refreshing and delicious way to end the meal. With stellar service from start to finish, this new Schaumburg spot is a fantastic addition to the area. If you need a reliable, allergy-conscious Italian restaurant, this is a must-visit! read more

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Gluten free pasta options. 1) Linguine? Pasta has eggs 2) Gnocchi no egg Quite a few dishes can be done Gluten Free Expect a 0:45-1:15 wait if no reservation. A good time to get a wine tasting if that is your thing. They notify you via text so it is easy to know when you're table is ready. There is a full service bar that is first come first serve as well. Sautéd spinach is in butter by default, but can be done in olive oil if requested I do wish they posted other info about other common allergens on their menu, but it is similar to the Cooper's Hawk style with the menu. You need to communicate to your waiter and ask a lot of questions. They are nice about it, but as someone with food sensitivities it is always appreciated to have this information on the menu or at least on the website to make planning ahead easier. Has patio seating. Patio has roof with fans. Only one wall exposed so nice coverage, but still getting fresh air on good weather days. There are TVs showing sports channels playing which I found a little odd, but not a problem. I saw some warming equipment and the 3rd wall has the ability to close. I'm curious if this will be a 3 seasons or 4 seasons area. My partner had the pizza which he really enjoyed. Wine tastings are fun. I wish you could make notes in the app about the wines. I have started writing on the back of the tasting paper to help me keep track. FYI - you can ask for water at the tasting bar. Helps cleanse the pallet a bit between tastings and helps a bit with the alcohol consumption. read more

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This was my first time visiting a Piccolo Buco restaurant, and it did not disappoint. I think I visited shortly after the new location opened. I was told the wait would be thirty minutes, but we were seating within ten minutes! We ordered drinks along with a pasta and pizza dish to share. Everything was delicious! read more

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This is the 3rd location in the Chicagoland area as part of the Coopers Hawk family. Inspired by Neapolitan Pizza from Rome,their menu has expanded to antipasti,soups,pasta and desserts all paired with a wine recommendation. We went late on a Saturday for lunch. They offer 1 salad,3 sandwich selections and a pasta dish for lunch. I wish they offered more but we were happy with what we had. Lunch is available till 330pm. I had the Chicken Parm Sandwich with cottage fries and a Calabrian Aioli. Very flavorful and a good portion. My wife had the GF Spaghetti Pomodoro. Perfect serving size and delicious. We each had a recommended glass of wine. Being they just opened,they still are training their staff so service was slower than normal I'm sure. I can't wait to go back and try more of their Italian dishes especially their pizza and hopefully they will also expand their GF items in the future. read more

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We have been to Cooper's Hawk many times and used to be original members of their wine club. We were passing by this newly opened Piccolo location and decided to give it a try for a late lunch. It was a Saturday and we didn't have a reservation but because of the odd hour we were seated right away at a small two top. Our server was sweet and she was shadowed by a trainee so we received excellent service. Lunch goes until 3pm so we ordered off the lunch menu which has items not found on the regular main menu. I like that they do wine pairing suggestions with each item just like at Cooper's Hawk. Both of our meals were flavorful and a generous portion. The wines were light and paired well with the dishes. The interior of this restaurant is beautiful with several different areas to enjoy including the patio (unfortunate view of the parking lot), bar area and both comfy booths and tables. I appreciated that they offered gluten free items on the menu and not just salad choices. I would return when in the area. read more

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We came for a special birthday lunch and we're excited to give this place a try as it is a brand new location. The host staff was super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and very clean. We ordered a yellow pizza. It was very tasty and great for sharing. However the cut on the pizza was very uneven, some of the slices were tiny and some of it just wasn't even cut all the way through and huge. We shared a chicken Parmesan. It had great flavor but the chicken was extremely salty and hard to cut. Needed a steak knife to cut through it because it was tough. We waited awhile for a server to check back with us so just never got a better knife. The pasta was cooked aldente and had nice flavor but a little too greasy and oily. We were both glad we decided to share because overall the entree portion was just so heavy and salt forward. The timing between the pizza and the chicken parm was also much too close and we ended up having to rush through our pizza to get the to entree before it got cold, despite being told there would be adequate spacing in between the two. Also we noted on our reservation a birthday, and while the host staff acknowledged it, the server did not. That was a little disappointing too. Overall, I would go back for the pizzas, but would maybe wait until they get some things ironed out at the location. read more

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New location opened yesterday so I figured we would give them one day before we came in for dinner. Our typical Piccolo Buco order: CH Pinot Gris Squash Blossoms Traditional red margherita pizza Yellow margherita pizza Tiramisu Even with being only their 2nd day open it was on par with the other two locations we have visited. read more

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Boomers expecting tavern pizza as a regular sports bar is the funniest thing that I got from all the comments. Open yourself to new experience and culture! Food is amazing, authentic and fresh as you would expect. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We tried the pizza and pasta carbonara and it was delicious. We also tried the meatballs and we definitely will get it again. The restaurant decoration, lights and ambience is perfect for date night or a celebration. Thanks for opening this location in Schaumburg! Will see you next time! read more

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The tasting at the bar was great, Mae and Giovani were amazing, the it changed ...Well I'm going to go with 4 stars, because it took about 10 minutes to get acknowledged once at the table and starting to get busy and our server said she had 4 tables, not except-able. My carbonara was amazing, my wife Cacao de Pepe was great too, asked for an iced tea and that took a looong time. I'm being nice but it's a young restaurant that needs work! I won't say the servers name! read more

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I was so excited that piccolo was opening at this new location so I planned to go here for my birthday. I checked on their website and it said to call for reservation I called and the person who answered was a bit rude but when we said it was for a party of 8 she stated they can't take a large reservation like that at this time. (Mind you I was calling for the next day not the day of) I asked if I were to walk in with my party would that be feasible she said no. Her reply "At this time we can't take large parties!" That made no sense. I was very disappointed but fortunately I was able to secure a birthday venue somewhere else that wanted my business. I hope they improve their customer service and their kinks. read more

It's such a beautiful space! Definitely make reservations if you know you're going ahead of time, otherwise expect a long wait. Do the wine tasting and ask to try things on the back of you see something interesting. The service was great and the pasta we got to go was perfect. The truffle fondue pasta and the pepperoni pizza are favorites! read more

Piccolo Buco - Truffle fondue pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

My wife and I heard good things about this restaurant. The food was good, not great. This would be a 4-star review had it not been for the disappointing service. We walked in on a Friday afternoon around 1:30p. Not many people were there. Nobody was at the check-in desk to host us. The bartender never said anything to us. When we were finally seated, the waitress took a while to get out to us. There was no glass for me, but one for my wife. She filled the glass with water, then left. We were ready to order, but had to wait 10 minutes for her to return. I had to flag another waiter down to go get her and come out to take our order. The food came quickly. It was decent, but just overpriced. The basil on the pizza was just so few and bunched up on one slice of the pizza. My wife ordered a club soda with lime. They took another 15 minutes before they brought it out, and we were basically done eating. When they did bring it out, they didn't bring the lime. That took another 5-8 minutes to receive. I could understand if the service was packed on a Saturday night. This is afternoon lunch. It ain't that hard or crazy. Just disappointed. We were interested in their dessert options, but just left and went elsewhere to eat that. I won't be recommending anyone to visit any of their locations. read more

Been here two times the food is really good. It doesn't have that corporate look. It has a nice homie atmosphere. I'll definitely come back again. I just wish they had a bigger menu when it came to chicken. read more

Small wine tasting bar food not as good as id hoped, service was slow and the tables and chairs looked like they were purchased from a used furniture store. Chairs were made of wood with no back or seat cushions very uncomfortable. Though prices for food were high but bar prices were extremely high. I will stick to Coopers Hawk in the future. . read more

My husband and I tried the new Piccolo Buco in Schaumburg for a simple date night to celebrate our anniversary. We arrived at 6:10 for our 6:15 reservation and were told they were running behind, and we weren't seated until about 6:30. The salad, entrees, and wine were all fabulous. Unfortunately, the service didn't match. We were given a bottle of water for the table that we finished midway through our entrees, and it was never replenished. After we were asked if we wanted dessert, it took at least 10 minutes for the menu to arrive. The tiramisu was disappointing, with ladyfingers so hard we almost needed a knife. My husband had mentioned our anniversary when he made the reservation, but there was no acknowledgment of it. We were also reminded repeatedly that they were very busy, which suggested to me that they were unprepared or short-staffed. I will go back, because everyone deserves a second chance, but they have some kinks to work out. read more

loved our meal and service. will return Please open a location in Algonquin area, Randall rd. read more

always the best food and drinks! love the patio and can't stop thinking about the sangria slush! read more

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We came to take photo's because they just opened two weeks ago and we were I'm the area today. So after we went to the patio one of the employees came and asked us if we were dining in and I asked him do we need to dine in to take photo's? So he said some of the customers said something but we were there for 15 minutes though and no one didn't say anything. Also, we introduced ourselves. We were going to come back and dine in but since he said something I told him we won't be coming back. read more

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Amazing one of the best Italian restaurants I've went to. Perfect consistency of noodles read more

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Very disappointing experience, especially since we were there celebrating my mom's birthday. We waited about 15 minutes before a server came to greet us. When she finally came to the table, there was no apology or acknowledgment of the delay--just, "Here is your water." She also said she would check our wine rewards but never followed up. The pizza was mostly dough with very little topping, which was disappointing. I understand this is a new restaurant and that there may be some growing pains, but the overall experience was poor. It was extremely loud, and the air conditioning was blowing directly on us, making it very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, it wasn't the birthday experience we were hoping for. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and improves the service and overall dining experience. read more

Wish we could write a food review but when we went to make a reservation for 8 it says to call. When we called we were told since the restaurant is new they could not take a reservation for 8. We asked if we could do a walk in and wait and they told us they were not taking any parties of 8 at all. Really? That makes no sense. read more

Obviously, the wine was great. Server Joel was very attentive. Seating inside is very tight. My party of two was seated at the tiniest little table next to a party of four whose backs were practically against our table. We had a wine flight and a glass of wine. We also split a salad (which the kitchen did for us-very nice). This left zero room on the table. The Caesar salad was tasty but lacked any croutons or bread. We ordered the njuda pizza. It tasted like red pepper and nothing else. Just straight red pepper spread on a fluffy but very small pizza crust. The diameter of the pizza is about 10 inches with a very wide crust which leaves about a 6 inch diameter for toppings. When the pizza is delivered, a member of the kitchen staff cuts it with scissors in either two or four pieces. Our pizza runner was very awkward and had a hard time figuring out how to do the cutting with all of the plates and glasses on the tiny table. The salad and pizza was not enough for two people. Prices are too high for the amount of food. read more

Piccolo Buco - Wine flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Love this new restaurant! Part of Coopers Hawk !!! Fun atmosphere!! Great food !! Very attentive managers ! George was so welcoming and great to talk to ! Highly recommend trying it !!! read more

Got to try the new Piccolo Buco by Coopers Hawk in Schaumburg today... it was great! The decor and ambiance were really hip and cute- taking pictures of our food was a little dark so more on the romantic side of lighting, but not like you need a flashlight for your menu dark. The food is really yummy. Tried the squash blossoms which were a good portion for 2, the lemon sauce was so yummy. Also go the spicy sausage pizza - that crust is REALLY REALLY GOOD... sausage almost looked like pepperoni the way it's cut but definitely a spicy sausage pizza. Also tried the Truffle Fondue Cappellacci - WOAH. SO YUM, loved the pistachios on top which added a great crunch. Lastly we had the Chocolate hazelnut cake - another win. All the food was exceptional and tastey! Oh can't forget the drinks! I did a swirl of their Bellini and sangria slushies - A SUMMER MUST TRY- and my friend got the Rossini Martini which was sweet and yummy too. Prices are average and looks like they have a great happy hour menu as well! read more

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We have been here several times and the food and service has been excellent. Also, they have a couple of wines that you can not get at Coopers Hawk and they are very good. read more

I visited this same location 3 times in 2 days and the first 2 visits were a 10 out of 5! 3 visits, 3 different servers. First 2 visits, Absolutely amazing recommendations from servers upon arriving, meals were off the charts! That chicken parm sandwich was unlike anything I've had before from flavors to texture! The texture on that chicken cutlet was out of this world! We made a dinner reservation. I returned last night with customers and it was horrific! We were seated at that table almost the exact time as our reservation. The patio is nice until someone lights a cigarette on the front entrance. We received our meatball appetizer before our water glasses were filled with a promise that water was coming when originally greeted by our server. Meatballs were great! We completely devoured the 3 meatballs after our server told us 5 come to an order. Ok no big deal. Still no waters.. 3 pizzas ordered and all three were cooked to different degrees. Someone wasn't paying attention while they were cooking. I see why people give bad reviews of this location after last night! read more

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Unfortunately, my recent experience was very disappointing. I was excited to try this new restaurant, but the food was not up to par and did not meet my expectations. Hopefully, they'll take the feedback to heart and improve, as I'd love to see this new restaurant succeed. read more

We had the sweetest server, Julie G. She was professional and just a delight to talk with. The manager Justin came by our table because one of our pizzas was wrong and they had to remake it. He was great about it. The food is fantastic! Chopped salad is my personal favorite. Pizzas will not disappoint. The decor is great. Lots of table and outdoor seating. Don't miss this place! Oh, I forgot to mention they are part of Cooper's Hawk. Your wine bottles transfer and you get points! read more

Just had lunch at this new location and felt compelled to share a 5 star review We love Cooper's Hawk and this sister brand of the company hits the mark! The pizza is decadent and artfully cut at the table. Love the airy crust! We suggest the meat and cheese plate as an appetizer for the table with first round of beverages. The Calamari is also a great option. There are wonderful beverage options and members of the Cooper's Hawk wine club can pick up their bottles here! My son said the Raspberry Lemonade was delicious! Desserts are my favorite course- we split Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and Mama Luca's Tiramisu- both a 5 out of 5! And the coffee is super rich! Most important, the atmosphere is happy and lively. And the employees aim to serve and seem very upbeat. Our server, Ray, was a delight. We live between this location and another in Oak Brook. It's nice to have two Piccolo Buco locations close by! This is really a nice addition to the Schaumburg dining scene! Best Mark Scott read more

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They put basil in my Hugo spritz..... Fyi they don't carry mint in this facility??? Very slow service even without it super crowded. The basil was bizzare. They gave our food to the table next to us then gave them a free dessert coupon and not us .... read more

A new well planned and curated restaurant in Schaumburg. There are hundreds of choices of where to eat in the area and this place was packed on a Monday night from 530pm on. I had the fungi pizza and it was quite tasty and a size able portion. The server asked how I would like it cut... at the table 4 or 6 pieces. My leftovers were great for breakfast. My friend had the walnut salad. It was another plentiful portion with lots of walnuts and cheese chunks and grapes. It was a delightful first experience. read more

One of the absolute WORST restaurant experiences I have EVER had. We had a reservation at 6pm at Piccolo Buco Schaumburg IL on Wed 10/14 for 2 people. We arrived at 6pm on the dot and were not seated until almost 6:30. The restaurant is a beautiful ambience, but it is extremely loud and hard to have a conversation. Mind you this was a Wednesday. It was not even a weekend. I am a Coopers Hawk Wine Club member and I had prepaid bottles of wine and a complimentary pizza on my account which was the primary reason that I chose Piccolo Buco. I handed my waiter Andrew my Wine Club card at the first interaction, and informed him of my intention to use a prepaid bottle of wine and my complimentary pizza. Andrew was extremely rude and clearly did not want to be there. We had never been there before, so we had some questions about the menu. Again, I reiterated that we wanted to use our free pizza, and I asked him which pizzas were included. Andrew told us sharply "You want the chicken Parmesan. Everybody wants the chicken Parmesan." He did not answer my question about the pizzas until the 3rd time I asked. My friend and I ended up ordering 1 bottle of wine to split, 1 appetizer (arancini bites), and 1 sausage pizza. For those 3 items, we were there over 2 hours (from the time we were seated, NOT counting the 30 min wait to be seated). During that time Andrew rarely checked on us. When he did check on us, he was abrasive and absent of care entirely. I hate to be this person, but he was also dressed equally as careless; his pants barely pulled up and his underwear exposed. Finally he brought the check after we were there for 2 hours, only for us to find that he did not take the pizza off the bill, as we had instructed him multiple times to do. We ultimately ended up needing to get a manager involved to get our bill corrected. It was overall a horrible experience. I am severely disappointed because I have been a CH member for years. The food was fantastic but the service was so awful it outweighed any good. read more

Meh skip this place for now. The service is terrible. We sat at the bar and the bartender looked at my empty glass and never came over to offer another drink. My friends food arrived before mine and we finally had to ask where my food was. We got our leftovers boxed up, they only boxed up my friends food but left mine sitting there. So, I had to ask them again for a box. She had decent service. Was it something I said? The pizza was okay...it's all crust so if you're not into bread for dinner, I would skip. read more

I was looking forward to trying Piccolo Buco with my friends since we have always enjoyed Coopershawk. My experience was very disappointing. We asked for bread (always provided at Coopershawk) but we were told we'd have to order it. I ordered the pasta fagioli soup and the bread (which was garlic toasts). My advice is do not order this soup unless you like very .!! The soup was noticeably watery and thin with very few ingredients and so spicy that I could not eat it. How i could have such a physical reaction to soup (burning throat, coughing, tears)? I researched the ingredients and they use calabrian sausage which is made with hot Calabrian chili peppers. I wasnt expecting that at all! The soup was removed from my bill but I was disappointed that the manager did not come to the table nor did the waitress ask if I wanted something else- so I had toasts for lunch. There should be a warning to anyone ordering this soup- it won't be what you'd expect. read more

This place has been opened for a little over two weeks and so far, I've visited four times!!! The people are amazing, and the atmosphere is a whole vibe! Cooper's Hawk is my fav and Piccolo Buco is right there too! read more