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    Piccolo Mondo

    4.1 (269 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    PICCOLO MONDO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Chuck M.

    What a wonderful experience we had at Picolo Mondo. It's been around for decades and has never ceased to please us each time we visit. The problem is we forget about it since we're not in this part of Arlington very often. We were running an errand in the area, looked over at Piccolo and it fit the bill for our dinner destination for the evening. My wife and I were tired and wanted to experience a nice relaxing meal. We were greeted warmly and in a very professional manner, nothing less expected at Piccolo Mondo based on pasted visits to the restaurant. After ordering our drinks and looking over the menu, we placed our entree orders. My wife ordered the Orecchiette alla Arrabiata, she likes things nice and spicy. I opted for the Baked Manicotti. A breadbasket of warm bread was bought out along with our cold crisp salads. The wait time before our entrees were presented to us was perfect for us to be able to relax, enjoy our salads and have a nice conservation. The piano music in the background was so soothing, it set the mood for our visit. Both of our entrees were delicious, prepared perfectly and served piping hot from the kitchen. Throughout our visit, service was excellent without out anyone of the staff hovering. We both promised each other that we wouldn't wait so long until our next visit. Thank you, Piccolo Mondo, for a wonderful visit.

    Salmon (nightly special)
    Owen P.

    It's a nice Arlington spot. Not in my top 10 for the Dallas area, but in Arlington it's a good go-to place for dinner. Good food, kind of darker and cozy ambiance, and quick service. It almost felt a bit abrupt at times in terms of service, and the bread somehow seemed like an afterthought, but the major elements were good.

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    Tom Y.

    Nice little romantic place with great food and very attentive waitstaff. The bread and butter is amazing.

    Half of the Mussels Marinara with linguini and half of the Broiled Chicken and Sauteed Mushrooms (Split in half for me and my company)
    Aliyah S.

    I'm glad I tried this restaurant! It's a great place to stop by for lunch during work hours and I saw a lot of people had also done the same when I visited. My brother-in-law said the atmosphere was off and they had a stuffy vibe when he visited but I respectfully disagree! It's a nice restaurant. I saw them removing the linens from each table after guests had finished their meal and I was feeling sorry for the wait staff. That is a lot of undressing and dressing of tables! The food was great! I appreciated their complimentary crusty bread (as opposed to bread being too doughy) and the pasta I had with my mussels had a delightful seafood essence I enjoyed. The Broiled Chicken and Sauteed Mushrooms were very simple but the mushrooms had great flavor! I'll definitely be visiting again.

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    Alan S.

    Some of the best pasta we have ever had. Everything is homemade. Service is impeccable. Live music and excellent ambiance.

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    Linda H.

    In the middle of a winter storm in Arlington,TX a great find brought warmth. Ambiance, service and quality of food. 10 out of 10 for each of them. The bread was fluffy inside with crispy outside. The swordfish with rosemary lemon sauce was delicious. Veal Scaloppine Marsala was plate licking (bread) terrific. If in town do not miss eating here.

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    Donny S.

    This place is hands down one of the best places I've been to in Arlington. The environment is very old school Italian restaurants with live piano playerthat starts at 7. Beautiful place for a date night. I sat at the bar top this evening of which the bartender was amazing to recommend the Rolatine di pollo paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Truly a beautiful dinner. I asked the bartender what he would have for dessert and it was a amaretto Kahlúa milkshake. Couldn't have asked for a better meal.

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    Great service and food at this establishment! Our group really enjoyed themselves! When we get back to Arlington we'll be back!

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    Always right on: food delicious, service impeccable, nice quiet evening out. Best Italian food around

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    4 months ago

    Food is ALWAYS amazing, service is spot on and ambiance is beyond enjoyable!! Antonio never disappoints!!

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    I love this place. The food is awesome and the ambiance is great for business meetings. This is my go to place in Arlington Texas.

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    Excellent food and service. Pleasant environment and perfect for special occasions of all kinds.

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    10 months ago

    It's unsuspecting from outside, but this was a really cool upscale Italian spot with live music. Great food and ambiance.

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    2 years ago

    This is a very nice restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was top notch. Definitely a place that I will come back to.

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    White table clothes, excellent service, and amazing food! This is how dining out should be.

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    Farena

    Farena

    4.3(49 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Loved everything about this restaurant! The food was tasty, fresh and came out hot and fresh. The…read moreservice was exceptional, our waitress explained the menu well and was attentive. The fritto misto was the perfect amount of crispiness. The lumache was saucy like it like it and had just the right amount of spice. The chicken Parmesan was a nice size and flavorful. Lastly, the margaritas went down with ease per my guy. Plus, we sat outside and the sunset it was romantic. We will be back.

    First off, it's located inside a hotel, which I didn't realize until we were almost there, after…read moredriving 50 minutes specifically to try it. I came for the pizza: the dough and marinara were good, but they topped it with a cold white cheese (stracciatella) that cooled the entire pizza down quickly, was gross, and ruined it. I would have ordered a regular cheese pizza had I known their margherita doesn't use the standard mozzarella you'd typically expect, especially since their website shows a traditional margherita, which is not at all what I received. My husband ordered the lumache rigate, and it also came with the same cold white cheese in the middle, which made the dish lose its heat almost immediately, and again, the cheese was not good. I had high hopes for this place, but it ended up being a big disappointment. To top it off, valet took 24 minutes to bring our car around. Overall, not a great experience, and unfortunately, we won't be back.

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    Farena - Our group seated in the dining room.

    Our group seated in the dining room.

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    Amore Mio Trattoria

    3.9(114 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    My husband and I went to try this place last night and we thought it was lovely. It's a small…read moredining room, cozy, but has these great windows so you can see downtown. We made reservations but I think because we went on a Wednesday evening, it wasn't super necessary. Our waiter was nice, attentive. They have decent wines on the menu and overall, the menu isn't too pricey. My husband had the margherita pizza and I had the Cioppino. He enjoyed his pizza. I loved my dish! It felt fresh and wasn't overly heavy. The presentation was nice, too.

    We went on a Friday night at 5:30 there was a large party in one room, but we were placed in…read moreanother which had plenty of open tables. The place itself is big and very open and has a sophisticated feel to it that is still welcoming. Our waiter was extremely nice and he even made sure to take our order before the large party which was thoughtful. When you sat down everyone got a cup of ice water which they filled regularly. We ordered Arancini for an appetizer which came out quickly. It tasted amazing and the outside had a nice crunch while the inside was soft. The bread and olive oil was good too, the bread was warm and cut into small pieces which made it easier to dip. The oil also had balsamic vinger which really enhanced the flavor. For mains I got Mushroom Garlic Alfredo, it was not heavy on the garlic flavor at all. The mushrooms were amazing and there were plenty of them. The pasta tasted light and not like I was eating a lot of it, the sauce was also very creamy. For size I ate about half and brought the rest home. It also came with garlic bread which I took a bite of and was good, but I wanted room to eat the pasta. Overall, this place was fantastic and I 100% recommend it. The prices are very reasonable for what you get and service is also great. I loved my pasta and the the Arancini and so did everyone else at my table.

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    Amore Mio Trattoria - Inside restaurant near the bar.

    Inside restaurant near the bar.

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