The food is delicious & I love how close they are to my home. The service could be slow & the menu a bit pricey. Overall I do recommend a visit. read more

I ordered for my family to enjoy and celebrate Father's Day. We were very disappointed. Calamari tasted stale, I think it's the oil it was they used to fry was old, had a bad aftertaste. Pasta was overly salted. Will never order from this place :( read more

Ordered: a regular pie with meatball and fresh garlic through Grubhub. Requested that it be baked well done but not burnt, Delivered : Still hot (on a cold night) within the est, time frame, by an affable delivery guy. Consumed: The crust was cooked exactly as we like and had the perfect combination of crunch/chew. The cheese,sauce,toppings were worthy of this perfect crust. The fresh garlic had a catnip effect. I think I actually hissed at my wife as she came up from behind as I was possessively hovering over the pie! Summary: This was a world class pie! Best we've had in years and the best ever in and around this neighborhood. There is a pizza making master at Piccolo Sogno who made our pie, one who evidently cares and is committed to making a great pizza. Rating: 5 Big FAT stars! read more

A truly exceptional dining experience, and I will be the first to admit - I am very difficult to please. Great food. Friendly, caring, attentive staff - always checking to make sure you are enjoying your experience and how they can make it better. The specials are sooooo good. The regular menu also great. Wine list is simple but elegant and completely compliments the menu. This restaurant is so amazing, and if you try you will keep coming back to try everything on the menu - the traditional favorites and those incredible specialties. I have so many favorites - pollo alla monia (everyone's favorite) the branzino - shrimp scampi - anything with pesto! and the ribeye! Not something you would usually try at an Italian restaurant but you must try! And if you want to have a celebration - the patio is fantastic. We had my daughter's birthday party there today and it was so special. The staff, the owners - all good, kind caring people who regularly give back to the community as well. Once you try Piccolo Sogno - you will be a regular. Enjoy! read more

Tried this lovely little place last week. The staff is excellent and it's a nice clean place. The menu is varied and prices are affordable. For the most part the food was excellent. Salads and cold antipasto were fresh and delicious. Pasta dishes, meal marsala and seafood all prepared well. Only disappointment was the chicken cacciatore which had a watery sauce and dry bland chicken. The desserts are scrumptious but not homemade. But overall I can recommend it. But it is small and they don't take reservations for parties of 2 or 4 so you have to go early to avoid a long wait. read more

The best Italian food I've ever had. Service is so nice and pizza was very delicious. Food was good too

I've been ordering here for many years now, the same pasta dish, fettuccine piccolo Sogno, every time because it was that good. However, recently I ordered it again and it was just terrible, instead of a creamy champagne sauce, it was very watery and bland. The 6 tiny pieces of shrimp was also tough and over cooked. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt so I called to ask if the original chef was out and to kindly let them know that the pasta dish was not the one I've been accustomed to. It was not worth the $18 at all. I really felt like the quality has gone down, perhaps it was this one time or perhaps forever. Regardless, the way they handled my phone call made me decide that I will never order from them again. Sorry, my ex favorite pasta delivery restaurant Piccolo Sogno, you just lost a long term customer. read more

There was 7 of us out for dinner, I just do not get these positive reviews. Not one person Was happy with there meal. The baked clams tasted like they were border line going bad not fresh. The chicken Francese was nothing more then a chicken breast cooked in egg and lemon water on top. The veal saltimbocca Tasted odd with there own spin on it and the veal was so thin you could practically see through it. I could go on with the other dishes, how bad they were, but I would be writing a novel. The desserts by the servers own admission were store bought and heated in the microwave. Maybe I'm missing something or maybe it is because I have been to amazing Italian restaurants and know the difference. read more

The entrance can be deceiving? but we wanted to sit outside and they have a really large backyard that is totally covered under a tent and lots of fans so they kept it kind of cool in a very hot day. The service was a 10. The bread and food was delish! They were super accommodating and made some minor dinner request changes. The people were super nice! Also, they give you little bites of pizza in the bread basketthey were so yummy! We all enjoyed our food and we felt the prices are very reasonable. We are planning on going back! read more

Review for takeout & delivery... as I have never eaten inside, the food here is absolutely AMAZING. 4/5! Would give 5/5 but considering delivery takes about an hour and fifteen minutes when I live 3 blocks away is kind of an annoyance. read more

Came in, they didn't have anymore of their delicious chicken rolls and instead of having me leave empty handed they offered to make one, mind you they were closing soon. Very nice of them to do because a lot of pizzerias at closing time only offer you what they have left. I just moved to the area and I am already obsessed with this place! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

I ordered a pizza with sausage and a few other stuff. They told me it will be ready in 25 minutes. I'm still waiting after 25 minutes because they forgot to make the pizza. What lousy service. This place can't manage to make a pizza on time. Sad. read more

I took a trip into Flushing, Queens for my friend to get an estimate for some bodywork on his car, with that done, we had empty stomachs in the middle of the afternoon, so with a phone call and a recommendation we ended up at Piccolo Sogno. I don't know Carmine, but if I meet him I'm going to thank him for suggesting this place. As soon as we walked in I saw the pizza at the counter and knew lunch would be good. We wanted to sit down to eat. We were directed to a table and handed menus. We ordered a bottle of wine, my friend went with the Linguine in clam sauce, and I ordered off the lunch menu. A chicken dish who's name I forget, but it consisted of red sauce, some pesto, mozzarella and roasted potatoes. While we were waiting for our dishes, the chef came out of the kitchen. As he walked by the table he said hello and let us know our food was on the way. Is there better service than that? The food did arrive shortly after, and it looked as good as the pizza I saw in the front. Then we ate. Everything was perfect. I just wish I lived closer. I want to try the pizza and some more entrees. If lunch was this good, dinner must be great. read more

Piccolo Sogno - This is my friend's linguine with clam sauce. I should have taken a clam when he wasn't looking. - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

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A truly a hidden gem in Bayside! I passed by this very small Italian restaurant many times, and never even knew. Who would've thought this small place could be so heavenly? :) Yes, from the exterior look of it, this restaurant does look like a small pizzeria....but don't judge a book by its cover! Thanks to my neighbor friends and fellow yelpers for helping me discover this truly homey and authentic Italian place. Inside was still a bit small but we found it very cozy especially in a freezing weather like the one we had today. First, the fried calamari for the appetizer, as always. :) Wow. just wow! Other dishes I strongly recommend are their signature Piccolo Sogno Fettuccine and the spinach salad. Very special. I don't know what the chef does to the creamy sauce, but hey, it was the tastiest fettuccine I've tasted in a long time. Two very thumbs up! An aroma of garlic and cream, shrimp, mushroom,asparagus, sun dried tomato and plenty of vegetables he put in all blend in so nicely, and the texture of the fettuccine, oh just perfect! Kids had baked ziti, and my hubby tried the chicken Marsala. All so scrumptious, and no complaints! What I loved about their food is that they weren't salty at all. Some of the local Italian restaurants I've been to, I must say, are pretty salty, but not Piccolo Sogno! Chef Maurizio came out and personally talked to us, and he himself said it has to be his food first that had to be represented, not the seasoning. :) I could tell this guy has a pride in what he does! His food is authentic, original and comforting. A REAL Italian food he calls it. :) His wife also works there and they are both so sweet. All the wait staff there are very friendly and attentive. I gave them 4 stars just because it was a bit smaller in size, so you could pretty much hear everyone sitting next to you, talking, burping and you name it. LOL! Chef Maurizio mentioned they do have outdoor dining space that they open during Spring and Summer that holds up to about 50 people. Looking forward to dining out there when the weather gets warmer. I can't wait 'till I go back next time and try many other great food they offer! read more

Delicious authentic Italian food. Owners were extremely nice and welcoming and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Queens. read more

I wish I had found Piccolo Sogno way before I actually did! It is the cutest place! Small but worth it Having dinner outside in their backyard/patio area made it seem like we were no longer in Auburndale, Queens. (Be sure to spritz some off spray before you decide to sit out back in the summer though) Slowly but surely it has become one of my favorites in the area. The pizza is delicious, and the pastas I've had so far have been good as well. I did feel as if the service was a bit slower than I'm used to, and no one seemed to be in a rush with giving us the check, or picking it up from the table. Since we weren't in a hurry either, it was fine. It is a must try if you are going to be in the area! read more

Piccolo is one of the better inexpensive traditional Italian places in Queens. With good service and food for decent prices. My favorite dishes are: Black Squid Linguine - always cooked to a nice al dente and served with fresh seafood. Great dish Margarita Pizza - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. One of the better Margarita pizza's I've had in Queens. It's also a great portion for under $9. If your fancying some good ol' Italian pasta and pizza and live in the Flushing area. Piccolo is your destination. read more

Funny, this spot has not really ever come up when I've done searches on yelp for pizza. Anyway I searched for parm sandwich and boom it appears. Its only a few minutes from where I live too. I ordered a chicken parm and a side salad w/blue cheese dressing. The spot is cute with what looks like a seating with about 10 tables to dine in. I have not tried their pizza yet but plan to. The salad for me was good. Although they mixed the dressing in already. So if I had gotten a vinaigrette and ate the salad much later it would of probably ruined it. Usually places will put the dressing in one of those 2oz containers so I can dress it when I need it. Guess I may be a little too critical there. The chicken parm was ok. Their sauce could be better and I feel it needed more cheese. Also they did not cut the huge hero in half for some reason. Overall, seems like a good spot and next time I plan to try some of their slices. I think the owner was behind the counter when I went to pick up my food. She was very welcoming and made feel like coming back just cause of her kindness... read more

Came here with a friend to celebrate my birthday and I was not disappointed. I had a dish with grilled chicken, broccoli rabe & mozzarella (I cant remember its name on the menu) It was quite delicious! It was seasoned to perfection & the chicken was moist & tender! The portion was so generous that we had to split a dessert, which was also great. The service was amazing as well. The staff was presentable, friendly & accommodating. It's quite small so I'd make reservations for a large party. This will surely become a new favorite for me! read more

I hate to give three stars but this place is truly a three star restaurant. First off, food is average to slightly above average. It's not something I would come back for. Pasta sauce is mostly watery except for penne vodka. We also ordered a chicken dish and I hate to say that the meat is quite bland and dry. Fish is good- with flavorful sauce. Service is merely attentive though friendly and what ticked me off really, was the extremely slow service. The restaurant was only half full the day we went, but gee, it took forever for the food to come. I don't know if I would ever make a trip back given the truly average food. Or maybe the chef was too overwhelmed that day. Can't figure it out. read more

I have no pics. I was starving so we just scarfed it down. But I was so happy I finally gave this place a go. I didn't think they'd deliver to me so I never ordered, but ai was happy to know they do. I usually order or go to another Italian restaurant closer, but it is expensive and, more importantly, for some reason their oil at this other place makes me feel ill. My son wanted pasta and I was driving home too tired to cook. Food was hot and steaming when it arrived about an hour later. I tipped the driver well in hopes of keeping them coming back to Bayside. The person taking the order was on point, helpful and professional. He suggested a chicken dish " pollo a la monia". The eggplant and penne Vodka aldente was all superb. The sauces were delicious. It wasn't even as expensive as I thought. I order Chinese food and spend more. This is my new favorite place. I have to order the pizza I've heard. So that'll be next. Can't wait! We are pizza snobs. read more

My mom asked me to take her and the fam to an "American Restaurant" because she doesn't speak English so she rarely eats anything Western. So I took her to Piccolo Sogno 5 minutes drive away. Italian... as long as its not Chinese food its close enough. When we entered it looked like an average pizza takeout shop, but going in farther reveals a much more romantic and intimately lit setting. As pictured on the restaurant yelp icon, the outside patio is huge. I originally asked to sit inside but the chef/owner insisted we check out what he has "out" store (get it? ho ho). And boy, I was sold instantly. They had a lot of heat lights that made it very comfortable. For the bread plate, they serve you a few pieces of pizza bread. I commanded myself to only eat half a piece so I can stomach the main course. The big downside of this visit is they ran out of steak and veal. That's practically half of the carne menu. We settled for lamb and porkchop instead. We had a lot of food and it's generally passable. I recommend the lobster ravioli and the shrimp/mushroom pasta, which was extra creamy. Lamb was too salty and the porkchop was overwhelmed by sauce. The chicken in the caesar salad was also charred but not intolerable. The chocolate gelato with hazelnuts and cream was as good as it sounded. The 4 stars rating was earned mostly by their service and ambience. I liked how the place, despite being in a Korean dominated area of Flushing, was patronized by many Italian families. One old man was apparently so happy with his meal he bursted into a song, and was answered with applause. The owner/chef was friendly and cared for your experience in his joint. It might not be a top choice if you want to go on a food hunt. But if you want a good solid dining experience with reasonable price, I will definitely recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

In my quest for local good eats, I took the advice of my fellow Yelpers about this place. Unfortunately the service we experienced ruined the whole meal. While the waiter apologized as it was apparently his first night of employment there; someone at the establishment should have made sure he was doing his job... the place isn't that big that he could wander around unsupervised. Our appetizers of salad and fried calamari took 45 minutes to come out. The table behind who were sat long after us had their appetizers out first. The under cooked calamari was the same variety you would find in a local diner or bar, and the salad was a salad. Our entrees came out seconds after the waiter took away the starters. I had the mushroom ravioli served with chunks of salmon. Based on my 8 years of food service experience, I would guess my entree had been sitting under a heat lamp for quite some time. The ravioli pillows were so dried out and hard, that I couldn't cut them with the side of my fork. I ate the salmon around the ravioli wondering when the waiter would come around to ask how our food was. It didn't happen. I had consumed most of the edible portion of my entree, and by that point I was absolutely disgusted with the place and couldn't wait to leave. I finally called the waiter over and asked for our check. When he finally asked about our entrees, I demonstrated to him how impervious the ravioli had become to utensils. He apologized but did nothing other than bring us the check. So the place had potential, others have had good experiences there, but my meal and Friday night was ruined. If the chef or manager really cared about the food or the customers, they would have noticed an entree sitting around under the heat lamp until it was inedible. If you decide to check it out I hope you have better luck. read more

Pizza's ok but I LOVE their linguine with pesto sauce! It's so hard to find a place that makes good pesto! read more

Piccolo Sogno - Linguine with Pesto sauce - Italian Near Me - Flushing, New York

Don't be fooled by unassuming sign outside and ask directly for a table on the patio outback for the perfect, afordable and authentic Italian cooking in Queens. My sister, her husband and their adorable four month old boy Noah live in Bayside and we ventured the short way to Flushing for five courses and a bottle of wine of delicious food from the heart for around $125 dollars. Two years ago, this happy couple spent the summer in Italy and return to this restaurant as they say it feels authentic and brings them back to the pizza they ate in Sorrento. The pizza is delicious (the rustico!!) and so is the signature pasta dish.At extremely reasonable prices you should definitely try this restaurant. Just ask for a table on the patio outback. read more

Always great food and friendly staff. Wonderful chef will be back soon. Great desserts.

I was here last night for a graduation party. Let me tell you, major props to Piccolo Sogno for dealing with a party of 30+ hungry people on a rainy and late Saturday evening. I would go in saying DO NOT judge a book by its cover. At first glance, it looks like your run-of-the mill Italian joint in Queens -nothing special. Walking in, a friendly hostess directed us to walk straight to the back, My first thought was "Is our party really happening in the kitchen?" The waitstaff must have noticed the look of confused disgust on my face because they happily directed me to the beauty that is their patio. It's an adorable, christmas-light lit venue that immediately made me think of the "Kiss the Girl" scene from the Little Mermaid (water included, thanks to the rain!) Now, let's talk about what really matters when it comes to a restaurant-the food.Their eggplant rollatini was bomb. Seriously, it was filled with rich and delicious ricotta- I could not get enough. Their penne a la vodka was addicting. My table even had to ask for more bread so that we could soak up the extra sauce. Everything else was pretty good, too. My only issue was that they took too long to bring out the food in between each course. However, part of this is because I couldn't wait to see what was next on the menu! As stated earlier, I would really love to commend the staff at Piccolo Sogno. Our party started at 8pm and finished at 12am. I am sure the owners and staff were desperate to go home, but not once did we feel rushed to leave or unwelcome. They treated us impeccably and for that I thank them. read more

Had a fantastic lunch today. They have nice lunch specials as well as full menu. Started with pasta fagioli (special of the day), main course of gnocchi with mushrooms and tomatoes in a butter sage sauce (from lunch specials) and ended with a tartufo and cappuccino. My friend had baked clams and veal parm from regular menu. Food was excellent and portions were plentiful. We ate outside on enclosed patio. It was heated and very comfortable. Service was wonderful and Aldo was great! Piccolo Songo is a local restaurant that consistently has great food and service. Mauricio and family always make you feel welcome and go above and beyond to make sure that eveeything is perfect! read more

I ordered baked clams and 2 pizzas which I had delivered. Delivery was 15 minutes late the baked clams were dry, partially cooked and cold . The pizzas were not baked well, cold and like cardboard. I will not be ordering from this restaurant again. read more

I click to choose vegetarian pizza because I'm vegetarian but when I got home I got rustic pizza with sausages and ham... might be a computer glitz coz I used my mobile phone which happens sometimes. Well my hubby ate it and claimed slightly salty from sausages and ham side.. the pasta with rabe and grilled salmon was delicious not dry delicious read more

Home cooked Italian - on thing is better than the other. We eat in and order from Piccolo - the food always shows up hot and fresh and on time. Pasta with the broccoli rabe is one of my favorites read more

This place is so cozy. The food is great. We always get the mussels and it's delicious. My staple is the chicken parmesan here. They make a mean one. My husband usually get the black squid linguine which is also delicious. Their pizza is amazing! The bread the give you with your meal is from the pizza crust from their oven - it's the closest to pizza I'll allow myself but it's a piece of heaven. Highly recommend to try it! read more

First time there was amazing. Had ziti w onions and bacon with marina sauce. Was very flavorful. Dessert was wonderful tiramisu. I will make this place my favorite Italian restaurant. read more

We haven't been to Piccolo Sogno in a few years, not sure why, especially since they are so close to our home, but I have to tell you that we enjoyed our dinner just as much tonight as we did the first time we dined here. The restaurant has a towny feel, which makes you feel right at home. I had the Pollo alla Livornese. The Livornese sauce was nice and light with just the right amount of Cerignola olives and capers. My wife had the Vitello Saltimbocca, which was prepared with prosciutto and sage. Our daughter had the Pollo alla Zingara with sautéed artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and mushrooms. My wife and I both felt that the chicken and veal were moist and tender. Our son had the gnocchi with pesto topped with grilled shrimps. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly, and the shrimps were not over grilled. The pesto sauce was flavorful, but could have had a little less oil. I have to say our entrees arrived to the table at just the right temperature, and were prepared well. The service was congenial, and pleasant, and we did not feel rushed during our meal. Little intermezzos between each course definitely is important for an enjoyable meal. The entrees were just the right size, and I didn't feel like I was walking away as if I over ate. Piccolo Sogno is a hidden treasure in our neighborhood. Looking forward to our next dinner here. Ciao!! read more

We were there for a family style lunch. Food is very good and plentiful. Service is very friendly and accommodating--including thoughtful dishes for a vegan diner. Pleasant atmosphere in the backyard tent. My thanks. read more

This was truly a great find. Thanks yelpers... Outdoor dining was truly an experience, but all positive. The outdoor dining is a patio, or an outdoor garden in the back which is small but really nice and aesthetically pleasing. ... Of all nights to try piccolo however, we chose the night in which there was a electrical blackout on the block. The staff was amazingly, and i do mean AMAZINGLY nice as well as calm and effective during the blackout. The chef went on cooking, candles were delivered to each table, and they turned a negative into a really memorable experience. The chef visited us multiple times to chat and make sure everything was ok, and it was! The food was great. I recommend the chicken francese, and the gf had the baked ziti which was tasty as well. We will definitely be back. read more

Went to eat here with my parents. What a pleasant surprise! Prices were reasonable. Staff was attentive. When they ask if you want bread say yes. They make little bite sized morsels that are crispy and soft. My dad had eggplant parm which he enjoyed. My mother had a salad with oranges and goat cheese. I had a bite. Flavorful and delicious. I had pollo alla guilia (I definitely spelled it wrong). Floured chicken lightly sautéed in a light tomato sauce. It also had spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. I'll definitely be back. read more

As everyone mentioned, their Rustico pizza is really, really good. I had it last week and had this huge craving for it over the weekend so I ordered delivery. First, the pizza is really thin yet it didn't fall to pieces when you picked it up. I mean, it has all that sauce, sausages, mushrooms, and bacon on top but the dough held together. Secondly, it's just so tasty. All the saltiness from the meats along with the mushrooms gives it a nice mix of flavors. The sauce has that nice tangy flavor I love. As for other dishes, I tried their baked clams and it's a pass. When I got delivered, the crumbs were all mushy and there was no crisp factor. Also, the taste was just okay - nothing wowed me about this dish. Lastly, the last time, I ordered the penne with pancetta, onions in vodka sauce. It was pretty good but a bit on the oily side. Just needed to ease up on the oiliness and it would have been a 5 out of 5 but I'd give it a 4. A nice place to get delivery from. They're prompt, professional, and follow directions to the T. I'm curious to visit their actual restaurant and will make plans to go. I'm sure the food will taste better at the restaurant since it'll come right from the oven, onto a plate, and into my tummy. read more

You would never think this restaurant has high quality food and service if you passed by it. You would just think it was a regular pizza joint. It isn't. The food is outstanding. I had just came back from Florence Italy and every restaurant we went to, the food was outstanding. The day after I came back, my friend brought me to this restaurant and after eating their food, I thought I was back in Italy again. It is authentic Italian cuisine. I've been back many times and I've never had a bad meal here. I've also brought other friends and they've all enjoyed the food here. read more

Clean bathroom, great establishment. I don't eat Italian much, but I feel the food was very strong flavored. I did enjoy the veal, and also the fish was delicious. Men's room pictures here: http://ginseng.xanga.com/773189622/piccolo-sogno-bathroom-review/ read more