Piccolo Cafe - Amsterdam Ave

4.2 (172)

$30 and under

Italian

313 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

We proudly serve you all the best Italian Pasta and gourmet food and of course, our staple coffee. That’s what we call the “real deal!”

It is our mission to serve you the best Pasta,Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Burrata, Gnocchi, as well as delicious desserts.

Juansetter (Escaping in the City: A Taste of Real Italy) said: “Every other item has truffles/truffle oil in it, and every third has prosciutto or Parmigiano Reggiano. And none of it is the heavy saucy, fried stuff that you find in most New York Italian restaurants; rather, this green café goes for the fresh, healthy, Mediterranean feel that we love about Italy."

"That's probably because the owners - and, indeed, the guy behind the counter - are actually from Italy. Ciao!”

Piccolo offers daily and one-off special deals.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.piccolocafe.us/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gianluca Capozzi
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
313 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Area
Upper West Side
Cross street
(btw 74th and 75th street)
Parking Details
street parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Spaghetti & Beef MeatballsUSD 16.00
Penne Spicy ArrabiataUSD 16.00
Signature Penne alla VodkaUSD 16.00
Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUSD 16.00
Fettuccini BologneseUSD 18.00
Classic Lasagna BologneseUSD 19.00
PaccheriUSD 19.00
with Artichoke, Truffle & Bufala
Paccheri & Eggplant alla NormaUSD 17.00
Penne alla AmatricianaUSD 18.00
Lobster FettucciniUSD 25.00
Paccheri Lamb & Broccoli RabeUSD 18.00
Spaghetti with ClamsUSD 18.00
Spaghetti al CartoccioUSD 25.00

Salads

$17

Bufala, Tomatoes, Basil, Arugula
Piccolo Style Salad
Mesculun, Goat Cheese, Nuts, Apple
Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Signature Ravioli

Beef Tortellacci, Wine & Mushroom SauceUSD 25.00
Ricotta Ravioli Positano StyleUSD 25.00
Pumpkin & Mascarpon Ravioli with BologneseUSD 25.00

Entrees

Vintage Chicken RollatiniUSD 22.00
Grilled Atlantic SalmonUSD 24.00
Grilled Portuguese OctopusUSD 24.00
Braised Bonless Short RibsUSD 27.00
Fish of the DayUSD 28.00

Cheese & Cured

Cheese & CuredUSD 25.00

Sides

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Pot Cauliflower
All Beef Meatballs

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Piccolo Cafe - Amsterdam Ave.

4.2

(172)

4.3Food
4.0Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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172 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A small little gem in back of the Beacon Theater!
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laurar
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 18 August 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible service. Check your bill two or three times. They charged us tip twice (one in the bill and another one in the credit card receipt). They charged a regular coffee as a cappuccino, a single tomato spaghetti as a spaghetti with meatballs, $9 for two avocado slices on the side...etc. Very limited menu for brunch.
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Bostonmomof2
Greater Boston77 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 August 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I made a last minute dinner reservation based on the reviews I read on Open Table. Unfortunately, my dining experience was very different than previous reviewers. My family of 4 was squished into a small table, our entrees were slow to come out; the table next to ours were seated later and received their food earlier than us. The food was fair/good, but the portions seemed small especially when plated in a big bowl. Service was spotty; had to request water several times. Did provide takeout boxes for leftovers. As previously noted, dining room is very small. Sorry to say that we probably won't return if we are back in NYC Upper West side.
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Birthdaygirl
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming to Piccolo. Gianluca is the most gracious host and the food is ALWAYS delicious (I must go back to try the Bowls). Yes! Piccolo Cafe can successfully combine really good-homie-food with an irresistable menu. You guys make UWS dinning experience even more desirable,-) THANK YOU.
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alberto Gold
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 August 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun with Chef Gianluca ! Had dinner at the bar and he was taking care of me from the kitchen. The space is tiny and cozy. I had bruschetta with truffle and burrata with balsamic and penne amatriciana that felt to be in Italy! Thank you chef !
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SheriD
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 August 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Neighborhood Italian gem. Very small and the ambiance is a little tacky but the food is really good.
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ra12815
New York City73 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & customer service!
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Pinette
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 July 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
While the food was tasty, I was surprised by the discrepancy between the menu provided by Open Table prior to dining, and the actual menu: not only were items missing--such as steak--but the actual price was much higher. For example, the shrimp and avocado salad was $10 on Open Table's Piccolo Cafe menu, and $17 at the restaurant. When we asked for a beer, the waiter said they were out. Later, after asking for cappuccino, he said there was no espresso. The service was lazy: no waiter checked to see if our dishes needed anything, and we had to wait quite a few minutes before parmesan was provided to top a pasta, or finally receiving the pepper I requested. Finally, the wine list was very limited.
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Susie
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. Even in a very busy night, our reserved table was ready before our early arrival. The meal was exquisite and the friendly staff took great pains to modify a dish for our vegan guest and prepared a special non alcohol cocktail for another. Will definitely make it a regular spot on my patronage.
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WilliamAparicio
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 July 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even though we arrived early to our reservation, we were seated right away, service and food was excellent, we will definitely return
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.piccolocafe.us/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gianluca Capozzi
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
313 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Area
Upper West Side
Cross street
(btw 74th and 75th street)
Parking Details
street parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Piccolo Cafe - Amsterdam Ave

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters

Classic Tomatoes BruschettaUSD 10.00

Truffle Artichokes Bufala BruschettaUSD 13.00

Spicy Marinated CalamariUSD 13.00

Vintage Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 12.00

Signature Zucchini ParmigianaUSD 12.00

Risotto

Risotto PescatoraUSD 25.00

Risotto Mussels & LobsterUSD 25.00

Truffle RisottoUSD 25.00

Pasta

Spaghetti & Beef MeatballsUSD 16.00

Penne Spicy ArrabiataUSD 16.00

Signature Penne alla VodkaUSD 16.00

Gnocchi alla SorrentinaUSD 16.00

Fettuccini BologneseUSD 18.00

Classic Lasagna BologneseUSD 19.00

PaccheriUSD 19.00

Paccheri & Eggplant alla NormaUSD 17.00

Penne alla AmatricianaUSD 18.00

Lobster FettucciniUSD 25.00

Paccheri Lamb & Broccoli RabeUSD 18.00

Spaghetti with ClamsUSD 18.00

Spaghetti al CartoccioUSD 25.00

Salads

Bufala, Tomatoes, Basil, Arugula

Piccolo Style Salad

Mesculun, Goat Cheese, Nuts, Apple

Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Signature Ravioli

Beef Tortellacci, Wine & Mushroom SauceUSD 25.00

Ricotta Ravioli Positano StyleUSD 25.00

Pumpkin & Mascarpon Ravioli with BologneseUSD 25.00

Entrees

Vintage Chicken RollatiniUSD 22.00

Grilled Atlantic SalmonUSD 24.00

Grilled Portuguese OctopusUSD 24.00

Braised Bonless Short RibsUSD 27.00

Fish of the DayUSD 28.00

Cheese & Cured

Cheese & CuredUSD 25.00

Sides

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Pot Cauliflower

All Beef Meatballs

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable