Piccoli Trattoria

Hubby and I came here for dinner while we were in the neighborhood. I called up to ask about a table and spoke with Gabriel. He said to walk in and will see what he can do. He said that sometimes we may need to wait for a few minutes. We had a table quite close to another table, but that’s fine because the food smells so good! Our waitress named Taylor. She could be Taylor Swift’s sister or cousin. With that red lipstick, what could go wrong? Very pretty red! We had a nice arugula salad with a fantastic taste of half corn on a cob and sweet peppers on top with grated parmesan cheese. This salad was incredible! Get it! Pay it! Worth it! Then I ordered black linguini with crab meat. Another excellent flavor sauce is the crab meat mixed with Al Dante linguini. Now that’s how you prepare the best pasta! Just like the Italian cafe in our neighborhood too. Hubby ordered striped bass served with capers and spinach. I highly recommend all three dishes. We didn’t end our “food trip” with dessert because we were filled up. Believe it or not, there were no leftovers yay! That’s the way we do it: money for nothing, and the food’s not free! We had the best meals with excellent service from a look-alike Taylor Swift waitress. The whole team worked hard. A lot of actions here, super fast, efficient, ready to go and leave. You can stay longer, no problem, they won’t chase you out. Gabriel was so busy handling tables and was excellent at placing guests to their tables. He took care of the patrons very well! Thanks for the lovely dining experience! We’ll be back!

My sister and I, who traveled to Italy together, both fell in love with this place. You really feel transported, and Gabriel was part of that charm, just amazing. Loved the food and the drinks and they even made us a little special dessert, which was to die for. The inside space is quaint. The outside has three different Areas of seating, which also have heat lamps. Will be back often. I highly recommend.

Good food and atmosphere, but the service wasn't great. The experience was good overall; however, our server did not offer us the specials, but presented them to the party sitting next to us. All of which were more interesting than the standard menu items. We won't go out of our way to dine at Piccoli anytime soon.

This is the best Italian food in Park Slope, perhaps Brooklyn. People rave about the home made pasta at the vastly overrated Pasta Louise, but Piccoli Trattoria’s is far better, and served in a relaxing space where no one is trying to kick you out in an hour to free up your table for the next seating. I have never been disappointed by a meal, and I always go with high expectations. I’ve had almost everything on the menu. I’m a bit nervous about posting this review because I love that I can always get a table on a few days notice (they take reservations). But they’ve earned this review, over and over and over.

My favorite place in Brooklyn for proper vongole (clams) and pasta! I’ve been frequenting for a few years. Pasta is always homemade with a healthy dash of saffron, garlic and herbs sitting in company with small delicate clams. Once in a blue moon, the dish is way too citrusy, but it’s mostly consistent here. Gabriel the server is the most friendly, courteous and professional. Always makes us feel so welcome grazie! It sits on a more quieter corner than the rest of park slope (my family’s neighborhood since ‘50.)