Piccolo Bistro

29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood
(201) 882-1111

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Jennifer

Not very good. We saw this restaurant on our way to Roots a couple weeks ago and thought it looked nice with the outdoor seating. I made a reservation for an outdoor table. There were none so we were seated inside after I waited about 5 minutes for someone to acknowledge me. Service was horrible. We were given water and then waited and waited before the manager took our order. Didn't ask if we wanted drinks. I asked for ice and never received it. I asked for cheese on my pasta and never received it. I ordered penne vodka with grilled chicken. The chicken was just placed on top, not mixed into the pasta and sauce. Sauce was not very flavorful. I won't return. $75 for two dinners, one soda, and a Pellegrino is a little steep.

Michael

Food was very good. Staff were polite and helpful. Wish the bread was warmed up. I recommend this restaurant.

Amy

This was our first time eating at Piccolo Bistro. We were looking for a place to eat outside and remembered passing it. The outside area was exactly what we were looking for: pretty with tables in the shade. We both thought our meals were excellent. I had the salmon and my husband had the Pappardelle (with braised lamb). I ordered the tiramisu for dessert; it was delicious but huge so I had to take half home with me. My husband enjoyed his cheesecake. The complimentary warm bread was also wonderful. The service was attentive. We will definitely return!

Michele

This was our first time here and it was really good. Delicious food and the wait staff was excellent.

Keith

We had a great time for a family meal as we sat outside, which was very nice. The food was delicious. The service was amazing and our overall reading is a five out of five.

Laura

Very classic Italian with all the yummy options. Their veal piccata is lovely! The sole almondine was delicious as was the eggplant appetizer. And definitely get the tiramisu!! Great vibe: busy even on hot weekdays with all the happy faces. Amanda is amazing ! So attentive and moving around tables holding many trays as piece of cake.

Michelle

Been to this restaurant many times previously and it has been exceptional. However, this particular time was definitely not the greatest. My husband ordered the seafood linguini and the calamari was inedible. They accommodated him by replacing with a different entree. I felt like they were too busy and didn't have enough employees to handle it.

Jane

We enjoyed our dinner here with friends. The menu is extensive so something for everyone. The caesar and caprese salads were delicious, as was the calamari/shrimp appetizer. Our friends liked their entrees of shrimp scampi and the grilled flounder. We had veal dishes and both thought they could use more flavor, although the veal was very tender. We liked the ambiance in the restaurant and would definitely come back to try something else.

Jeremy

Excellent meal. Super friendly staff and owners were great. Could not have had a better experience. Outdoor seating was great. Can't wait to come back.

Cheryl

The owner and his wife were front and center taking care of the customers. They made sure you were comfortable and enjoying your food. Very quaint restaurant.

Jaimie

Fantastic food! Loved dining in the beautiful outdoor space. Our waiter was lovely. Added bonus that it's BYO!

Sally

We were running late and tried to reschedule but the open table app would not allow us to do so. So we got to the restaurant much later than our scheduled time. The patio was almost full with a few parties going on there. We showed the owner the error msg we got from open table. He said no problem and had the waiter quickly clean up a table and had us seated without waiting long. It hard to believe the restaurant was so busy even on a weeknight. But the waiter was amazing swinging between tables holding so many trays at once. At the same time, he's so attentive to everyone. The owner also helped to refill water and open wine bottle for customers. We saw he was talking to a baby boy who's only few months old. He was also explaining a growing tomato plant to a curious little girl. It's good to see him try to make vegetables fun for a young child. Our food was as great as the atmosphere and service. We started with the summer salad that included watermelon and homemade mozzarella. It was amazing. We also had the bow tie pasta with pesto special as well as the Seabass. Both were delicious. We really enjoyed our evening. The food, service and atmosphere were exceptional.

Hana

The bread was plentiful, crispy on the outside ... light, delicious! Pasta fresh and tasty. Watermelon salad extraordinary. So light and great dressing. Loved sitting outside on a summer evening. Staff exceptional and attentive. Will be back soon.

Maria Luisa

Wonderful spot for a date night, especially love the covered patio that even held up in a rainstorm! All 3 courses delicious, definitely get the tiramisu!!

Tony

Piccolo Bistro delivered another amazing dining experience. The food is absolutely outstanding—every dish burst with flavor and was expertly prepared. The presentation of the extensive daily specials by the owner was one of the most impressive I've ever encountered. We found it difficult to choose because they all sounded so good. The ambiance is warm and inviting, reminiscent of dining in an elegant Tuscan restaurant. From start to finish, an unforgettable meal. Highly recommend! No wonder there are always familiar faces at Piccolo Bistro every time we come.

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