Il Piccolino

12/19/09

Most expensive food ever

by MarisaAB at Citysearch

This is the most ridiculouos place in Los Angeles. Ordered stone crab claws, they were frozen and taste free. Horrid, complained but they were not taken off the bill. The dover sole was tasty but it was covered in chanterelles. And nobody told us it was going to be 75.00, yes, 75 dollars. Dover sole of quality should not be covered in really tasty chanterelle that would have been lovley on top of pasta. I do not believe the prices. Some portions are too over the top. Once ordered a chocolate mousee that was huge. Not a good place

• Pros: Good dover sole
• Cons: 75.00 for dover sole

06/01/09

Who owns this place? what an idiot!

by foodandwinesdpecialistla7 at Citysearch

the place would be great if they didn't lie about the menu!

the vegetarian dishes are all prepared with meats, the owner Silvio I think, lied and said it was vegan, then i found out it was prepared with pork broth! disgusting that he could lie about that, he must know. to late for me I ate it already.

He proceeded to "raise hell" shouting at the servers and making a nuisance of himself.

the sole was good but not worth returning for to put up with all the nonsense that lives inside what could be a really lovely dining experience.

pass.

• Pros: nice space - little awkward
• Cons: the owners were shouting the whole time

04/14/09

Best Steak in LA ... maybe the USA

by philobeddoe at Citysearch

Il Piccolino is an incontrovertible sleeper standout ... I would suggest it's possibly the best restaurant in Los Angeles.

The food choice, quality, and preparation is unparalleled. The staff is professional and courteous and the owners absolutely delightful and completely charming.

These guys will make you feel special, treat you right, and fill you up.

The steak is the best I've had, and everything else is great as well.

• Pros: Rib Eye for Two
• Cons: it's not cheap, but it's worth it