Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture

This Italian restaurant is located on the Main street of Red Lodge MT at the end of the Beartooth pass highway. I have been hearing about it for 3-4 years but could never get in. We were able to book a dinner reservation and it was outstanding. Waiter was very attentive and made our experience memorable. I had the Gnocchi and shrimps with a cream sauce, my wife had the Raviolli. We also shared a Ceasars salad and Gelato desert. All the food was well prepared and tasty. I also had a glass of white wine. They had a nice wine list to chose from. Overall we had a great dinner. The only minor issue was my wife was overwhelmed by the size of her meal and could not finish it- it was our dinner the next day back in Billings where we stay for the summer. Definitely will go back when we are in the area.

Calamari zucchini appetizer was excellent. Lightly breaded and perfectly fried. Cacio Pepe dish was underwhelming; table side service a nice touch but dish is just too heavy. Enough to feed three people. Service overall very friendly and competent.

My husband and I made reservations for date night. The food, atmosphere and staff were amazing! Highly recommend!!

Although we realize this is more of an adult restaurant, we took our three daughters to dinner here and it was fabulous. Our server was very accommodating and made them feel welcome. The girls loved the fancy, New York-style atmosphere and our food was 10/10...delicious.

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is as close as you can get to Italy without a 23 hour flight from Montana. Don't think twice, it's definitely worth the drive.

Nearly great. The restaurant is beautiful and well managed, except for the obvious challenge of a “held wanted” sign in the window. The wait staff was friendly and moderately professional even if harried by being a little short-handed. The food was good — even very good in the case of a few dishes — but not great. The standout from our meal with the Cesar salad, which is inventively served covered with large, super thin sheets of Parmesan cheese.

Food is amazing! Everything tasted great and came out with a short wait. However, the service was very disappointing. I can understand being a very busy and popular restaurant in the area. 3 groups came in within a few minutes of each other - all with reservations. Given timing, there was a little wait which was understandable. However, I have never been to a restaurant that didn't prioritize arrival and seat later arrivals within the same time and party number. The entire visit felt very rushed...even after the initial rush died down and walk ins were able to come in and be seated within 5 minutes. Waiter was very pushy for drinks order and menu order within minutes of seating and at the same time of being given menus to review. No welcome or specials were offered. We also had a waitress try to clear out plates as we were still eating, very shortly after we were served. What was most disappointing was we were celebrating a very special 20th wedding anniversary that was indicated on reservation and no mention or acknowledgement was offered. Although the food was amazing, and the restaurant itself is very cute and on theme- the service would make me hesitate on returning for a future trip.

It was a super fun dining experience! My only suggestion...it was very warm inside...making it a bit uncomfortable for everyone...maybe the air conditioning was not working.

We had a reservation for 5 people and when we showed up the table they had for us was very small. We were very crowded and the table barley held the small plates that were there. We saw 3 groups come in after us and they were promptly seated and served. We waited and finally asked if we could order some drinks. 3 beers came quickly but we had to ask again for the wine and coffee. We had to ask again for some more drinks and the wine again was later. Dinner was server, the best they could place the plates on the small table, and the food was very good, as usual. I will make another reservation but will insist on a normal size table that seats the number of people we are bring.

An always amazing experience, on all levels, for this very unique MT dining area!! CONGRATULATIONS & THANK ! Mick

The homemade pasta was delicious! I gave the experience a 4 because of the background music. A little to hip for us.

I celebrated my birthday and always i feel welcome with a big smile and the attention is completely spectacular the food terrific and the vibe of the restaurant make u feel like you are in the south of Italy

Food, table side dessert and everyone in the restaurant sang the YMCA. Can't beat this place

Always fantastic and feel welcome with my kids who LOVE all the food and quick pace. Amazing food, unpretentious, fun atmosphere.

Excellent food and the staff is exceptional.