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Piccola Italia, Ocean Township, NJ

Piccola Italia

4.8
4.8
693 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Gualtieri
  • Catering
    Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    Route 35 and West Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot available on site
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 693 people are saying

Piccola Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary Italian

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccola Italia offers "fantastic service" and "absolutely delicious" food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "excellent food" and attentive staff, it's a local favorite. Though some find it "pretty pricey," many praise the "romantic dining experience" and recommend dishes like Chicken Milanese and Chicken Parm.
693 Reviews
  1. Jo VIP

    Las Vegas55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good but the food was not as good as I’m accustomed to today - perhaps because it was a holiday. The dessert, however, was outstanding.

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  2. Debbie VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are frequent diners at Piccola Italia. The reasons are: excellent food, excellent service, attentive staff & warm & welcoming atmosphere! Last evening’s dinner consisted of a very creative pear & mushroom tart, a delicious beet salad, a perfectly cooked filet mignon served with a Gorgonzola cream sauce which was mind blowing & a black snapper marechiara with loads of clams. Delicious!!! We ended the evening with gelato … vanilla, expresso bean & pistachio. The end to a delightful evening!

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  3. Pete

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Sat the bar with Mike dinner was excellent as was the service

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  4. Morgan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! Service food and family vibes! A town favorite

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  5. Mark VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was very nice But overwhelmed And we waited a long time

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  6. domenick VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A group of 5 ladies celebrating a birthday. This group has been friends since teen years and now all in our 70's. We selected Piccolo Italia because it is one of the best restaurants in Monmouth County. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. The owners are outstanding people and the FOOD is excellent. Chicken Milanese and Chicken Parm are highly recommended. Make a reservation and go asap

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  7. Jean VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chose to try Piccola for something new. Made a reservation but some confusion and we wound up in the bar seating area, okay but a little noisy. Service was pleasant but slow. Food was very good - if a touch expensive. Overall very nice, would try again and be more specific about seating.

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  8. Dawn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding. Dinner and cocktails were fabulous. We had such a wonderful time.

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  9. Mark

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet perfect evening for a family night out. Appropriate portions and all three of our entrees were tasty and delicious. The chicken Parmesan was satisfying. And the salads were delicious

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  10. Marie

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Dinnee and courtesy service! Definitely will go again..

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FAQs

Piccola Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 493-3090.

Piccola Italia is rated 4.8 stars by 693 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Monmouth
  5. Asbury Park

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Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Piccola Italia

837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 35 and West Park Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot available on site
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brian Gualtieri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.
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