Piccoli Trattoria

Went to this lovely location for a company dinner and it was amazing. I was excited to go when I saw the pictures of their amazing desert but it was even better than excepted when I tried their food! The whol group of staff enjoyed their food and most of all their service.

I came in at around 5 on a Thursday night and it was empty, which I found odd since some of the reviews said that its gets packed. Anywho — I’m not surprised if it does get busy here. The food is great and it is pretty cozy and intimate.
Here’s what my friend I had to eat:
— Complimentary bread: it wasn’t warm, but it was soft and came out with this tasty roasted tomato & olive sauce, along with some oil
— Prosciutto appetizer: yuuuum! I love prosciutto, and I love it even more when it comes with cheese and apples in a balsamic reduction. They grated some pepper on top when they served it. At first, the combination seemed weird to me, but it totally works. Trust.
— Spaghetti al Granchio ($ 17): «black» (squid ink?) spaghetti with blue crab, chorizo, and green onions in a spicy tomato sauce. Okay, I mainly got this for the crab — so I didn’t mind too much that there wasn’t much chorizo. It definitely was spicy! I was able to handle it, though I did need some water to cool off every couple of bites. The spaghetti had a bite to it and there was an ample amount of crab.
— Ravioli Di Caprino ($ 16): goat cheese and scallion ravioli in a black olive tomato butter. I only had a piece, but man was that thing good. Very savory!
— Tortoni ($ 7.50): kinda like a chocolate lava cake topped with hazelnuts and a mascarpone whipped cream. The cake was alright, but the star was that whipped cream.
What I loved about the menu was that everything was fresh — fresh whipped cream and they make their own pasta! I will say that their portions are a bit smaller than what I’m used to at other restaurants. That’s not to say that it wasn’t a satisfying meal, though! I was able to get through the appetizers and entrée without feeling too guilty or full.
Service was good, but nothing amazing. Our server could have been around more, but she did refill my water when it was empty. That’s when it counts, right? Because it was a slow night, it felt very relaxing and they didn’t rush us out after our meal.

Great neighborhood restaurant, just around the corner from where we live. We eat there several times a month and it never disappoints. It is often packed, even on a weekday night. Reservations strongly suggested.

Great food, great service. Nice and cozy atmosphere. I had the French toast with a side of bacon. I’m getting hungry again just thinking about it. Very yummy.

I came in earlier this month (the 9^th) to be exact, but just didnt have time to write a review. This one is sure over due.
I initially couldnt find the place because the address is wrong on Unilocal (let’s get this fixed). But im glad that i happened to ask someone who lived in the neighborhood, and they guided me in the right direction.
The place was completely empty when i arrived, which made me hesitate, but i came all the way over here from Crown Heights, so why not? Plus this was the only place that I observed that was still making risotto. The service was wonderful — I had fun with everyone from both servers, Oscar and Marta, to the hostess (in no particular order), Danielle. Such cheery and hearty people. Thanks for being the great touch to my experience.
The most important: the food. I ordered a lot. The Pappardelle with the braised short ribs was honestly the best pappardelle i’ve tasted to this date. It was simply amazing. I havent eaten all day, so i packed me an appetite. I next ordered the chicken risotto (which I wasnt a huge fan of, but it was still doable and i cleared more than half the plate. I, lastly, ordered the tagliati dish to go. (i went home and devoured it… still delicious and the steak pieces were thick and tasty. i felt savage-​like. I had a nice Sauv. blanc and a dry wine.
I would definitely return if i was in the area!

A really cute Italian spot in Park Slope. Unlike all the other Italian places you’re going to, this place is truly only serving you 1.5 portions of pasta. At first you’ll be disappointed, but then you realize that you have room for some of their amazing deserts. I had to put my foot down and gently remind my friends that it wouldn’t be ok to order three deserts between three of us, but that does tell you we wanted to try it all.
I was really happy with my meal here and loved the little bar area. Next time I’m going to sit at the bar and make friends with my neighbors!

Loved this restaurant from the moment I stepped foot into it. It was the perfect restaurant for an anniversary that I was celebrating with my girlfriend. During my research for an intimate restaurant, Piccoli Trattoria repeatedly came up as one of the best Italian restaurants in Brooklyn … and now I see why.
The neighborhood and streets it’s located around are cozy and quiet (Park Slope). The restaurant was dimly lit with candles on the table. It was a bit tightly packed inside as some tables were literally right next to the other, but it didn’t bother us that much. We arrived for a 6:45 PM reservation and were seated promptly. The restaurant wasn’t crowded yet, but there were a few parties inside already. It was perfect because we had our own privacy for a majority of our meal before more people came in and filled up the tables next to us. It was much quieter too when we arrived. I definitely recommend coming a bit earlier to beat the late dinner crowds and possible elevation of noise in the restaurant.
Although the atmosphere was intimate, I primarily picked Piccoli Trattoria for the food because of the rave reviews and it DID NOT disappoint. The appetizers on the menu didn’t peak our interest much, so we decided to order an extra entrée instead to serve as our quasi-​appetizer. Who hasn’t done that before? We ordered the following dishes:
Spaghetti Calabrese — I saw this come up a lot in Unilocal photos so we absolutely had to order this! The black spaghetti was definitely the most interesting part of the dish. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and there was a generous portion of shrimp and chorizo, but this was probably the most disappointing entrée of the 3 we ordered. There was nothing that really stood out flavor-​wise on this dish. It was good, but no specific ingredient impressed us. It could be summed up as average.
Risotto Selvagio — I’ve always had a love affair with risotto and this was one of the BEST risotto dishes I had ever tasted. The risotto was super creamy, soft and just the perfect texture. The butternut squash gave it not only good color, but was a good substitute for other more ordinary vegetables. There were also plenty of wild mushrooms lurking inside the risotto, so with each bite I had a bit of risotto, butternut squash and a fair amount of wild mushrooms. It was just the right amount of ingredients where it wasn’t overwhelming and was as close to perfection as you can get!
Anatra — This was a close 2^nd to the Risotto. The pan seared duck breast was so moist and tender and they gave us just the right amount of pieces. I’m not sure how the corn crema on the side fit in, but it was sooooo good. It had a lot of flavor and I could’ve ate a whole gallon of that!
Olive Oil Cake — We ordered the olive oil cake for dessert and it was better than we even expected! It was very light despite how it sounded. The cake reminded me of cornbread with its texture and the olive oil was a bit creamy. Definitely get this if you have space left!
Although the sound levels and spacing might be an issue to some during peak dinner hours, everything about this restaurant gave us the perfect romantic dinner.

A lovely small and intimate dining experience. Great place for a date, or casual dinner with a close friend.
The pasta was amazing, service excellent, and ambiance ideal for dinner.
I will definitely be back!

This place never fails to deliver amazing dishes
Unique and flavorful combinations for pasta dishes. I’ve been here 3 times and have been impressed each time.
Their grilled calamari and prosciutto bruschetta are a must have.
The only thing is they don’t have a full bar
Just wines and their wines are on the sweeter side.
Be aware portions are European sizes lol
So be ready to orders few dishes if you have a big appetite… It won’t be cheap.

Food was very good. The restaurant is so tiny and it was packed. It was like elbow to elbow eating with strangers. Also, the smoke from the kitchen resonated around the restaurant. I can overlook all of that because the food was very good, but it’s not a place I’d go if you want something more intimate. We did go on a Saturday night, so perhaps it could be less crowded during the week.
Also, for the amount of people there was only one waitress. She did a great job, but it was hard to get her attention, understandably.
Oh! The people next to us. One guy got the wrong dish and they replaced it very quickly. That’s not my problem however whatever he had before looked really good, then they brought out something different and it did not look good. He should’ve kept the first dish in my opinion. It looked like black muck, caviar soup? I’m just kidding around, but I thought it was worth mentioning because they were very quick with replacing his meal.
I may or may not come back here. And for the wine lusters there was definitely a grand selection.

I went here last week and it was wonderful. It seemed authentic from the start, and it did not disappoint after giving such a fabulous first impression. We ordered a bottle of red wine, which was delicious and went perfectly with my order of Black Spaghetti with Blue Crab Meat and brussels sprouts!
The waitress was very accommodating, and someone was always filling up our glasses of water, which is a major plus when you’re a lightweight when drinking wine! 0:)
The bathrooms here are gorgeous, too. Which is an important thing and says a lot about an establishment in my opinion! :)
The only downside is that this place is pretty small — but that’s just an FYI. It doesn’t take away from the experience at all, unless you’ve had a glass of wine and are trying to slither between tables to get to the bathroom! ;)

Squid ink pasta — I believed the chef might over put the vinegar or tomatoes on the dish. It was extremely sour.
Seafood risotto — but the seafood risotto was amazing. Def worth to come back for risotto.

Ate at this excellent little Italian place with my girlfriend this weekend. Walked in and got a table for two with no reservations (it was a Sunday around 7). Nice ambiance and friendly service.
For our appetizer we got butternut squash, mushrooms, and buffalo mozzarella in a brown butter sauce. This dish is incredible, the squash and the mushrooms are highlighted by the sauce, and the cool mozzarella makes for a delicious contrast.
I got the Duck linguini, and my date had the black spaghetti with shrimp. I’d say the shrimp dish was the better of the two, with a great spicy tomato sauce. My dish was delicious, but didn’t have that much to it, and not enough sauce for my taste. Meal was about $ 65 with a glass of wine and tip.
Overall an awesome place that I look forward to trying again.

Their risotto… worth the calories.
Their steak and the roasted potatoes… yummmm.
Grilled calamari… nom nom nom
Delicious food, intimate atmosphere, great for a date night.

I decided to have my birthday dinner here on a Saturday night and the ambiance of the restaurant was intimate. There was not a lot of seating and the restaurant was small. I would recommend to make a reservation ahead of time. At times, the tables are somewhat really close to each other.
It took the waiters/​waitresses a while to see that we were done looking at the menu. My friend even said that they noticed that we were done looking at the menu, but weren’t doing anything.
When we did get their attention, we ordered the calamari to start. I never had calamari grilled, since it is always fried in the places that I have been. It was really good and I wanted more! I believe that they give you complimentary bread, which was crisp and nice to eat with the tomato sauce and the olive oil that they served.
For entrees, we ordered the squid ink risotto, the seafood risotto, spaghetti alle vongole and rigatoni «alla Norma.» For the risotto, it states that it takes 20 minutes. I have never tried squid ink risotto and it was pretty good! Beware that you will have black sauce all over your mouth as you are eating! The seafood risotto was heavenly. The spaghetti alle vongole has a nice seafood taste, even when you just eat the spaghetti by itself! The rigatoni «alla Norma» was okay. The entrees are pretty filling, so you might have a little of a hard time finishing it if you ordered an appetizer like we did. The waitress asked if we wanted cheese or anything else. She graciously grated us cheese on our dishes and well as some pepper.
However, me and my 3 other friends did not receive any refills for our glasses of water during the whole time we were there. We were a company of 4, and only one of my friend’s glass was refilled. At the end, I just ended up eating the ice cubes because of the sodium from the food and I was just so thirsty.
I had to minus a star for service.
Overall, the food is pretty solid but the service could be a tiny bit better.
However, I will still come back!

Anniversary dinners can be tricky — you want to find a place that brings out the romance … but also is serving up delicious food, right? Well this year my Hubs picked Piccoli Trattoria for us to celebrate our four-​year wedding-​anniversary and I couldn’t have been happier with the selection. 4 stars for a lovely four-​year-​anniversary dinner.
Unbeknownst to the Hubs, Piccoli Trattoria has been on my list for a while now… ever since reading that their risotto is one of the best in the city. All that hype and the dish didn’t disappoint, in fact it was quite delicious.
But before we get into the risotto — let’s talk about some of the other lovely items on the menu, because those were quite delicious as well.
First up for our Italian feast was a Mela Insalate. For $ 8.95 we were given a nice sized salad (that 2 of us shared easily) of baby arugula, thinly sliced apples, toasted hazelnuts and gorgonzola cheese crumbles all tossed in a light vinaigrette. An excellent way to start off the meal.
Alongside the insalate we ordered a plate of Bruschetta di Parma. The plate consisted of a three generous slices of crusty bread layered with fig jam, prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese. The combination of salty meat and sweet jam was perfect, and I loved the kick of sharp cheese on top. The slices felt too large to handle so we ended up cutting ours into thirds (I recommend you do the same) bite sized was better.
For my main meal I ordered the Risotto Pollaio. As we discussed earlier — it’s all about the risotto at this place. You’ve got to order the risotto. This particular version consisted of spinach, diced chicken and Ricotta Salata cheese ($ 15.95) in a creamy sauce. I didn’t love the spinach mixed in (too much, too big of pieces) — but overall the risotto was excellent. Not too heavy, not overly cheesy. And the portion was huge! I’m not ashamed to say that I ate the entire bowl, and I’d do it again.
Hubs went the opposite route and ordered the Anatra for $ 21.50 — a pan seared duck breast with pomegranate vinaigrette, corn crema (think mashed potatoes consistency) and arugula celery root salad. I snuck a bite of the duck and corn and both were so good! The duck was tender and smoky and the sweetness of the pomegranates made me want to snatch another bite.
Oh! And the restaurant itself is a sweet romantic little spot with plenty of tables for two. They’ve got tables outside as well for dining al fresco… but inside there’s warm lighting and golden plaster walls with simple rustic tables and chairs. Staff was tentative but let us enjoy our meal without multiple interruptions.
Piccoli Trattoria is just a darling restaurant — absolutely perfect for date night. It’s only been a few days since we went for dinner and I’m already ready to go back.

We came here for a family lunch, it’s a cute place with nice outside seating.
Word of advice — stick with the pastas, nothing else was that great.
Grilled calamari was ok, not the best.
Arcobaleno salad was tiny, bits of grilled corn, fire roasted peppers tasted like from the jar, tiny amount of greens and parmesano.
Eggs from the Brunch menu were quite disappointing as well.
pappardelle and fettuccine was ok.
The worst was the so-​called panini that was described ON THE MENU to be pressed in an iron presser, house made focaccia, smoked salmon and goat cheese — what was brought to us was appalling. It was 2 pieces of white bread with smoked salmon stuck in between and tomatoes sliced on top. Why this is called a panini or who designed this dish, its just beyond me. This is New York, stuff like this doesn’t fly. We should’ve sent it back instead of leaving it on the table and being charged for it.
Overall, we enjoyed our lunch but more for the company rather than food or service.
With so many amazing restaurants in the area, we will NOT be back.

As many times as I’ve been here can’t believe I haven’t written a review.
Brussel sprouts salad is good, buffalo mozzarella served with butternut squash, mushrooms and balsamic is delicious! Salad with corn is a little hard to eat and lacks dressing
Short rib ragu and bolognese pasta are my faves. The fettuccine with duck ragu lacks sauce and flavor.
Consistent good spot in the hood.

My bf and i came here for a date over the wkend. We called ahead just to ask if we need to make rsvp and the lady took down our name. When we arrived, we were seated immediately. We were starving so we kind of over ordered. But i dont regret it. We tried the bruschetta which was very tasty, they have fig jam served w proscuitto. Never had proscuitto w jam but it was very good!!! We also tried the fresh mozzarella with mushrooms which was also good but just felt the mozzarella wasn’t firm enough cos it was slightly mushy. Maybe due to the heat from the mushrooms (?)
I had the risotto and bf had the steak. Both entrees were delicious. The risotto is verrrrrry filling so make sure if u order it dont OD on appetizers (lol like we did!) the steak has the chimichurri (?) sauce over it which was very very tasty!!!
Oh i forgot to mention they served this bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar along w some tomato dip. we loved the bread!!! And i can see Unilocalers have mentioned that as well.
I wish we had the stomach to try their desserts but next time we come back we will try to slow it down a bit lol
Our waiter was also very very nice!!! My bf took down his name. I believe Vas (not positive) but he was very attentive, knew when to take away our plates, when to fill our water, and checked on us frequently.
Overall, this was a good find! Will definitely come back nxt time to try more items!!!

Great little place in Brooklyn!
This place is super small so you will want to make a reservation. I was lucky enough to score a seat at the bar.
For apps we had the mozzarella and mushroom plate which was really delicious. The cheese will practically melt in your mouth. For an entrée I had a special which was pork over risotto. The pork was extremely tender falling off the bone and as the other reviews expressed the risotto is very good! I would highly recommend trying out this cute little Italian spot!