Piccolo Santa Monica

Piccolo Santa Monica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Vicki

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Super focused food service. Authentic. Hospitality plus! Incredible produce and wonderful pasta. Had the lamb rib - very special Can't wait to return. Courtyard in shade is great. Inside looked cosy. Finish with a Flight of liquors - nice touch
   

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   Steven

   Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it! The food and service were top notch. Will try to visit each and every time I’m in Santa Monica!
   

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   Danny VIP

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Nothing worse than a $200+ dining experience that’s leaves a bland taste in ones mouth. I mentioned in the reservation that it was a birthday as well as a request for a corner table. The table was not organized and when options were offered it was discombobulated at best. I found a small fly in my appetizer and even though it was towards the end of finishing it a restaurant of this price point should take it off the bill (it was obviously not). To add insult to injury we witnessed and heard the table next to us have their birthday acknowledged (when the guest said they were allergic to eggs the server offered a coffee) - no mention of my dinner date’s birthday was to be be had. Good food / not a great service or bday for my friend.
   

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   Solomon

   Los Angeles27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, food was excellent as always. Provided my wife a birthday tiramisu. Have been eating at Piccolo since they opened in the neighborhood. Biggest complaint is that menu hasn't changed much over the years, and mostly the same old specials. It's a little pricey and there are too many outstanding Italian restaurants in town. Other than being within walking distance, not a compelling reason to dine more than a couple times a year. When Piccolo first opened we dined almost once a month.
   

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   Ann

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food A real candle on the tables! Loved everything!
   

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   Suzanne VIP

   Los Angeles31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience wonderful people creating quality dishes and creative cooking with amazing taste and presentation. Great service and friendly ambiance. Easy parking accessible location. Definitely recommended. .
   

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   Ramses

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot. Portions were not huge for the price but the food was very good and the bread basket made up for the lack of the size in the portions. Amazing ambience too very good for a date night.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. The ambiance was nice. The food was great, and the wine list was excellent. The staff was friendly, as well.
   

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   Eric

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed their Valentines Day special menu. Amazing evening all around, excellent food, service, and atmosphere.
   

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    Tim VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    French waiter…did us a favor to take our order. Love Piccolo, but that was the worst service I’ve had outside of highland park hipsters in a long while time.
    

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