Sorry, no pictures! This was my first time here and if I lived closer I would definitely come back more often. I tried to make a reservation on Open Table through their website. It wasn't showing up on my account. I called the restaurant and they were able to find and confirm. I don't know if it's an Open Table glitch. They were so accommodating upon arrival when our party went from 9 people to 7. The staff was amazing and on top of everything. We ordered apps off the dining room menu but they let us order large pizzas instead of the 12" ones. We had calamari and bacon wrapped shrimp. I love that they offer the calamari in both fried and grilled. I was outvoted on the grilled but I have to say that the squid was perfectly cooked. Not chewy or fishy at all. Very tender. The breading was light and not greasy at all. The bacon wrapped shrimp were interesting. The shrimp were huge. They were drenched in BBQ sauce. I thought it was ok but I'm not sure about the flavor combo. We ordered a large plain and a large pepperoni. I thought the plain was delicious. The dough was good and not too much flop. The sauce was a bit sweet, which I like. The only issue is that the cheese and sauce didn't stick to the dough so it slid off while cutting. Overall, I think they did a great job with a large group during weekday lunch. read more

They are popular, for some reason. I, however, prefer other local places for the same kind of cuisine. I tend to enjoy tomato based sauces that are not too sweetened with sugar since diabetes is on the rise. I also prefer freshly made food, especially pizzas or lasagnes--the way my mom used to make meals fresh out of the oven back in the eighties. The atmosphere is okay: I have gone there from time to time if I had nothing made at home, and was hungry right after grocery shopping next door. The ice cream place next door has a more congenial and pleasant atmosphere. Perhaps this place could be benefit from having a variety of sauces or fresher options on the menu, and less gruffer voice tones when customers are waiting for their meals. It felt like more of a pizza making factory than a place to sit and enjoy a delicious set of dishes. Their mozzarella sticks were really good, though, and a few waiters: kind and well mannered. But: their atmosphere and cuisine might reflect the times in which we live: rushed and in a jiffy like a quickie. read more

Solid 5 stars for the food. This is not your average pizza joint. The food is restaurant quality. I used to go here often when I worked in the area 20 years ago and was happy to see it is still a top choice for gourmet pizza and Italian food. They haven't skipped a beat in 20 years, in fact they make even be better than I remember. read more

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My go-to for delicious, hearty Italian food. I've been ordering from here for over seven years. The pasta dishes are always fresh, and their sauces, especially the bolognese, are robust. They have a wide selection of everything, from appetizers and salads, to pasta, meats, and fish (and dessert, but I don't like sweets, so I can't speak to that). Each meal comes with tasty, fresh bread and a side salad, and I love that I can add ingredients like fresh mushrooms and basil. Attached is a photo of their chicken parm. dinner. It's well worth the price because of the quality ingredients and generous portions. I highly recommend Piccolo Trattoria! read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Chicken Parm Dinner I plate half so I'll have two meals. - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

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Nothing beats a locally owned pizzeria! The number of slices they have available is incredible! Anything from plain cheese to a fully loaded slice! I got mushroom. The mushrooms are fresh not canned. The cheese pull is just right! read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Great atmosphere! - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

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Went for a Monday lunch with a group of five including out of town visitors. Importantly the place was quiet.I'm beyond sick of overly loud restaurants where you have to scream to be heard and can't conduct a conversation because someone managing the restaurant thinks that what you really want is bad pop music played excessively loud. The food was good and the menu gives you a lot of choices. The service was highly competent. In short this was a pleasant experience. It's BYOB and parking is easy. read more

Jenet was so attentive and pleasant! Decorations were very well done. Food was very good. Will definitely visit this restaurant again! read more

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We planned a funeral luncheon yesterday here. From the moment I called, everyone was helpful and willing to work with whatever for a stressful situation. They even accommodated us when the funeral ended early and were able to push the food out so much earlier. Everything was delicious, service was impressive, and all the workers were so kind to us. They even made a special plate for a very complicated allergy guest included in our price. They even gave us take home containers for the buffet after which was so kind! Would book an event there again. read more

A group of us celebrating the night before our 61st high school reunion had a wonderful dinner, complete with lots of amazing food and fun! Our waiters were attentive, and available to help with descriptions of menu options and offers of variations for us. We definitely will be back. read more

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Good friendly service accompanied by very reasonably priced food. I got the calamari and the Brooklyn artisan pizza (thin, crispy crust). The calamari came in a generously sized portion and had a decent crunch. Some pieces were breaded better than others though. The sauce was light, but tasty enough. The pizza came hot (takes 20 min), crispy, and had fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. It was pretty good and would get it again. read more

Ordered takeout at Picollo's in Newtown PA for the first time. Service was welcoming and efficient. Ordered the Chicken Inferno Panini. It was a large portion and very delicious. Freshly made to order. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and excellent service. read more

Nice Italian pizzaria restaurant in a strip mall near TCNJ college. Clean and bright with nice background Italian music and good service. Rustica appetizer -- cold antipasto with cold cuts, cheese, olives, and grilled vegetables was a nice start. This was followed by a pretty good pasta fagiole soup and Chilean sea bass special with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe (overpriced special at $50 -- not a great surprise when receiving check as specials menu do not include prices). Finished off the meal with a homemade cannoli. One of my dinner companions had the tagliatelle with bolognese and he did not eat most of it -- he said it was just ok. read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Interior - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

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Coming in to get a slice is super easy here! Their GF pasta is a little expensive to be honest but the vodka sauce here is amazing so it's worth it and honestly the best option I have out here! The team is always nice, especially the manager! He's great! Eating there is also super nice! It's cozy and just enough, not too loud, just right! read more

Pizza is good for this area. However, this was the second time in the past 30 days I placed pickup order and 20min later, they didn't even start making the food. Orders were placed over the phone both times. I suggest calling back 5min later to confirm your order was placed and being worked on. read more

I frequent this place at least once maybe twice a week. I like it because of their pizza variety and choices. They definitely think outside the box with what they choose to put on pizza. Some I'd would have thought I'd never try or like but to my surprise it works and is good. My biggest complaint would be the personalities. I've been going there for almost 4 years and they are not friendly at all. A smile seems like an effort. I almost feel like I am annoying them when I order. It seems to all of them not just one particular person. I know it gets busy but they definitely need to step up their game on their approach. I alway give benefit of the doubt but after years I felt like it the personality of this place. read more

The food was good but the place is so dirty and run down. Definitely needs a facelift. The employees weren't the friendliest.

Best pizza around, great selection. Staff could be a little friendlier but the food is great

Outstanding food, and service. Would highly recommend. Wife and I treated daughter and granddaughter to lunch.

This place took a dump with their prices. $42 for a single vodka Brooklyn pie. That's how much I spend on groceries for the week. Last time I was here I got 2 of these pizzas for this price. Not sure what happened or who got greedy read more

Great variety of dishes and pizza. Loved the margaritas and Brooklyn pizzas. The sauces here are above many neighborhood pizzeria. The sauce has real flavor instead of the usual bland tomato sauces. I also enjoyed garlic and oil pasta. The manager and employees are extremely helpful and always looking to please. Price are relatively reasonable and good value. read more

Bad bad chicken parm sub. The chicken was meh and flavorless, definitely frozen, but the sauce was my major issue. It was the worst sauce I have ever had in my life and I don't know why it tasted so bad. It tasted like chlorine. Had to force myself to finish this! read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Chicken Parmigiana Sub - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Been coming here for about 15 years. Always a great meal. Close to TCNJ so it's a great option for students with family visiting. So many different slices of pizza to choose from and all are delicious. Their dinners are also affordable and tasty. read more

Food was amazing, service impeccable and attentive. There was an engagement party going on got a bit loud til they closed the door. But the overall ambiance is still comfortable. We will be back for my 4th time read more

Absolutely love this place. The staff Mo and Yashin are amazing! The catering orders are always on time and delicious!!!! Would recommend Piccolo's to everyone!!! Not to mention the prices are THE BEST!!!!! read more

So this is our go to place for my big Italian family every special occasion we have. We absolutely LOVE the food, amazing staff and service, clean, and perfecto Italian atmosphere! Bring your own bottles, and well priced meals. Number one choice for a very particular Italian family. Can't go wrong here- read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Gathering once again for 4th? 5th? Year - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

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Great food and service. Very pleasantly surprised. Everyone in our party thought their food was excellent.

Was in town for a friends get together and discovered this restaurant. Was a group of 14. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend read more

Been there many times always top notch The chicken inferno is damn good ...pizza is as well Good folks running this place are class acts! go! (now) read more

Leaving a review as my wife and I have been long standing customers. We are pizza enthusiasts. Something has changed with the pizza at this establishment. We tried two pizzas spanning a month's time between purchases. We are purists in terms of judging based on the taste and quality of a freshly made large plain pie eaten right out of the oven. The preparation and crust has changed. Either the oven temperature is hotter and the pizza is coming out hard or the dough being used has changed - or both. A great pizza starts and ends with the crust. A sign of a good pizza is when you can easily fold it and you have to or the hot cheese will slide right off. This crust is stiff as a board and it takes effort to fold it. It looks mass produced. It appears they have turned over most of the staff on the pizza side. The whole vibe is off. Overall we are terribly disappointed. To be fair, what remains consistent is the use of San Marzano tomatoes. And we do enjoy the long hots. But we come for the pizza. read more

The best pizza in Pennington. They are excellent for large orders and corporate orders. The pizza is consistent quality wise, and the staff members are kind. I regularly place large team orders here for a project I've been supporting this summer and they have made great pizza each time. read more

Good service, fresh food. Their pizza is excellent and salads. In general it's always a good place to eat.

Food is always good. Service is prompt and courteous. My go to for Italian food. Great variety of choices for pizza. Full menu and all good.

Outstanding meal! I didn't realize I had been here before a couple years ago with friends and enjoyed it then as well. W Went to lunch with my cousin, and had a delicious meal. It happened to be a beautiful day so we were able to sit outside. Our waiter was polite, attentive, but not pesty. The food was very fresh, different , and delightful , and I can't wait to come back again!!!! Definitely give this place a try!!!,OH!!! BYOB! read more

Piccolo Trattoria - Fried Long Stem Artichokes - Italian Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Great variety of slices and I've been pleased with the taste and quality of each one I've tried. Staff was friendly and provided quick service. read more

Food is excellent and good service used them for catering trays for company event. Plan to go back for personal sit down dinner.

Food was pricey. Service was ok. The food was good. We had a group of 8 people. Everyone at our table concurred that the food was good but pricey. read more

Food was very delicious. The staff was great and friendly. I would recommend this place 100%

They overcharge, so check your bill carefully, ask if the listed prices are accurate before you order!! We had lunch today at Pennington Piccolo (Denow Road), the food was good as usual. But a ridiculous and unpleasant experience with the bill will 100% make us think twice before we go to this place again: Four of us had lunch and we were given the lunch menus and we proceeded ordering some appetizers and our entrees. At the end of lunch we got the bill with each entree got charged way more than the menu listed (e.g. a $21 entree got charged for $29). After we questioned the bill, the manager came out and gave the following reasons: 1. They are in the middle of adjusting prices in menu, the price listed in the menu is different from the ones in their computer, they go with the ones in their computer. 2. Weekend lunch is charged with dinner price. Finally, when we pointed out the amount charged is not even same as the one on the dinner menu, the manager replied: "Price could change without notice" is in the fine print on the menu!! Well, if that is case, why even bother listing the prices on menu?! read more

What a hidden gem! This restaurant serves the most delicious fresh food ever! The courteous wait staff is excellent, catering to your every need and attentive to you, every step of the way. From the fresh, hot rolls to the vodka penne, everything is delicious. Make sure you make this a weekly stop, you won't be disappointed. Kudos to the most excellent wait staff ever!! read more

One of the best authentic Italian places I've ever had! I am Sicilian & have grown up with many home made meals so I'm a bit picky when it comes to Italian food but wow! Everything had so much flavor! The calzone was THE BEST! A lot of restaurants make the calzone dough to thick but not Piccolos! The seafood pasta was amazing, perfect amount of salt & perfect amount of sauce! Thank God I live out of state because I would become overweight enjoying all this yummy food they have! read more

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