Piccolo Santa Monica - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Heather Rushton: Great Italian food on the West Coast is hard to find, at least for me after moving back from the East Coast. This restaurant completely changed my mind about West Coast Italian fare. I love this place and will recommend it to everyone. It’s tucked away off the beaten path in Santa Monica, with excellent service and food that truly delivers. I ordered the Pici Guanciale e Cipolla, and it was the best pasta I have ever had. Worth every penny. The prices are fair, but honestly, if it cost double, I would still have finished every bite. It felt like a little Italian grandma with a fiery attitude was in the back making it just for me. After a long day on the coast, it hit the spot. Everything is fresh and made from scratch in house. I can’t wait to go back. I shared a picture of an empty plate because it was that good!

4 /5 Mariana Moraes: I went to Piccolo for the first time and overall had a fine experience. The atmosphere is nice and the service was great—our waiters were attentive and friendly. As for the food, I had the truffle ravioli and the ribeye steak, both house specials. The ravioli was good, but the steak was just okay. I didn’t love either dish enough to come back soon. It’s a decent spot, but not one I feel the need to revisit anytime soon.

5 /5 Meagan McCall: Piccolo is one of the best restaurants on Lincoln for its delicious food, exquisite wines, and above-and-beyond friendly staff. The grilled octopus, grilled calamari, and linguini mare with the black in linguine are must-order dishes, and you really can’t go wrong with any of the wines. Kelsey is the best manager and always makes sure things go smoothly. The bartender is also brilliant and all of his cocktails are amazing. They have both romantic indoor and outdoor seating, and I always leave with a smile on my face.

5 /5 Mai: One of my all time favorite haunts on the west side of LA for all around great food and vibes. Service is always excellent because they are such a neighborhood spot (lots of repeat customers which is always a great sign). And bonus for anyone that is gluten free - they make their own handmade gf pasta that made the gluten intolerant eaters in our party BEYOND happy. Thank you for always being so lovely piccolo team!