Il Piccolino
(310) 659-2220
350 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90048
34.0781
-118.3836
Neighborhoods: Central LA, West Hollywood
Reviews & Ratings for Il Piccolino
15 reviews
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Who owns this place? what an idiot!
by foodandwinesdpecialistla7
June 01, 2009
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
Best Steak in LA ... maybe the USA
by philobeddoe
April 14, 2009
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
Delicious cioppino
by lenore_lynn
December 24, 2007
Delicious specials - we had the cioppino and Mediterranean sea bass. While this restaurant is pricey overall, the wine by the glass was very good and inexpensive ($9). The wait staff was pleasant. We'll return for sure.
- Pros: Delicious food, great wine-by-the-glass, nice staff, pretty atmosphere
- Cons: Noisy, expensive (worth it, but for a special occasion)
Am i in Capri, Florence, Rome?
by fcinatra
December 20, 2007
Am i in Capri, Florence, Rome? This place is great, Excellent food with fresh ingredients. The olive oil they use must come straight from the 'old country.' The buratta is the freshest I've tasted in LA. When they have the mussels - run, don't walk, and order a bowl. I recommend you have your secretary cancel your afternoon meetings, order a cold bottle of Pinot Grigio and spend the afternoon chatting up the adorable waitresses.
No Italian here
by joe2252
November 24, 2006
Something has seriously gone wrong since the last reviews of this restaurant were written. There was not even the slightest hint of an Italian accent in this place. The "Il Piccolino Strozzapretti" were not even close to anything resembling true strozzapretti, but more like gnudi. The wine list is completely lackluster with very few Italian offerings. Don't get me completely wrong, the food was edible. Just NOT Italian. Che peccato!
- Pros: easy to get into
- Cons: not Italian if that's what you're expecting
Fabulous bouillabaisse, great ambience
by manonb
September 21, 2006
The ambience is great, the food terrific. We went here on a Friday night for a birthday and had a great time. Some of the specials are overpriced, but I've never had a bad meal here. It's very relaxing and romantic.
The bouillabaisse I had here was absolutely fantastic, the best I've tried anywhere.
The wait staff were a bit on the snooty side, but everyone's entitled to a bad day. That only happened once, and since then I've had nothing but great service.
Well worth it!
- Pros: Ambience
- Cons: Parking
Wonderful Restaurant
by laguy1973
October 07, 2005
I love this place. Great food, service and not overpriced. A true neighborhood trattoria. It pays to be nice to your customers! People like it! Unlike a lot of quick to close LA Restaurants. Il Piccolino gets it.
- Pros: food, value, service
The best
by manga
December 03, 2004
We love this restaurant. The food is always so amazing and the prices are unbelievable. I usually start with tuna carpaccio or the gamberonie salad. That's the best. Big shrimp, feta & mint over mixed greens. Then the fresh fish with olives, tomato, and cpaers. Service is always good. Best of all, the patio is fabulous! Twinkling lights & italian music. A small, cozy restaurant with a great vibe isn't easy to find in LA.
- Pros: food, prices, ambiance
Candlelit patio seating, a legendary menu and charming ambience make this Italian eatery an ideal date destination.
by Contributor
November 11, 2004
The Scene
Elegantly nonchalant, you might not notice Il Piccolino if it weren't for the twinkly Christmas lights lining the cozy patio seating. Il Piccolino is an ideal spot for sparking romance or good after-dinner conversation over a fine Italian Chianti.
The Food
Feta-drizzled insalata Mikonos and a classic Caesar kick start Il Piccolino's Mediterranean menu. A more unusual insalata pescatore is served overflowing with warm, chewy garlic and lemon-kissed calamari hoops, shrimp and mussels--all of which are also found moonlighting in the seafood-stacked Spaghetti Tutto Mare. While the pasta Bolognese pleases with plenty of meat, entrees like the melted fontina- and prosciutto-laden chicken breast (Petto di Pollo alla Valdostana) and the rich, simmering strips of top loin steak slathered in a rich garlic and white wine sauce (Stracetti alla Romana) are definitely house favorites. Flaky cocoa-drenched house tiramisu and rich gelato spumoni appeases any sweet tooth, and is spectacular with an after-dinner port.
What a find!
by leonredbone
October 21, 2004
I love the wonderful patio! I come here for business lunches and private dinners. It's my favorite place in the area. Everybody I have brought along loves it! The food is consistently great and the service is always charming.
- Pros: The patio!, food, people watching
