La Piccola Cucina

Very tiny. They had 16 places set when we were there. Food was very good. People were nice and friendly.  Very quiet and intimate setting.

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This small but cozy hide away would get 5 stars if they'd change the accompanying side for the Chicken Parmesan.  It is ALWAYS zucchini as a side.  You can get spaghetti and sauce but for veggies, zucchini is all that is offered.  To the owner of this restaurant, PLEASE THROW IN SOME POTATOES WITH CARROTS OR SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE BORING AND BLAND ZUCCHINI!  Chicken Parmesan should be accompanied by different veggies, even if just one potato and carrot!  That Zucchini has to go! More...

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Pleasantly surprised. I stumbled across this place. This place is very small and quaint. The tables and chairs are adorned with a Semi-fancy cover, which really does nothing for the place. ..but the food is amazing. I mean really, really good. Fresh mozzarella,  fresh bread. I had the Caesar Salad, Shrimp Parmigiana, each bite melted in my mouth. It was cooked to perfection. My friend had the Rigatoni Shrimp, which she explained was a combination of ummm and awwwww. The waiter was awesome. If you're looking for good food, minus the fancy, this is the place to go. I would definitely go back. More...

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Very small nice restaurant . Came here with my family during Easter. Luckily they were able to accommodate us . While sitting down a lot of people were turned away because all the tables were filled . I highly recommend making a reservation . The food was pretty good . The pasta was a little too al dente for me , next time I would ask for softer noodles . The flavor was just a tiny bit bland , I used salt and pepper to up the flavor . It's a little pricey (meals cost $24-30). Seafood was very fresh and delicious . I will be back :) More...

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This place is tiny but the food is pretty good and I definitely like the intimate vibe (though winter is not the time to come here since it was brutal the evening I went and every time the door opened, cold air blasted throughout the place).  I also like that they had a coat rack to place your big winter coat.  A definite good Italian place in this area; I'm not sure if I found it or if the friend I went with did. More...

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Beautiful atmosphere and service. Food was amazing.

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Good Neighborhood food! Very kind people. Good food!

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Great place !!!! Awesome food and the impeccable service. Carlos is great !!

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I've been to this place many times over the years, and it really never disappoints. It's an intimate space, with great food and great service, what's not to love? !  Definitely check this place out if you are in the area and have a hankering for Italian. It seems there is a high demand for take-out given the amount of times their two delivery guys passed through over the time it took to eat a single dinner last weekend, but I've never ordered the take-out so I can't speak to that. One thing I can say, - the kitchen is spotless (you have to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom). More...

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All the dishes we ordered were great: mozzarella appetizer, perfectly cooked linguine alle vongole, branzino, and asparagus. The service was attentive, the atmosphere charming. Servings were so generous that we didn't try dessert. We will definitely return! More...

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Very traditional and delicious Italian pasta, not a big place but very efficiently managed, service is super nice and welcome, a bit romantic but it was amazing

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Pretty good pasta and cozy !!We has a very romantic dinner here!Staff are very nice!!

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Great place in upper west side neighborhood.  Excellent service, great food and nice wine.  We were looking for Italian restaurant off the main tourist path and we found it here!  We look forward to returning again. More...

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Food came piping hot and delicious. I order from here all the time. Fresh. Every dish is great. A really good choice for Italian in this area.

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The food is decent priced, tasted amazing and fresh. The customer service was also very good .the waiter was attentive . It's a small place but very nice . Glad I went there More...

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Amazing!! A phenomenal dining experience. Carlos, our waiter was very attentive and extremely professional. He could not have made us feel any more welcome. All of our dishes were exquisitely prepared. The sauces were incredibly flavorful and Light. This will now be our go-to place. More...

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Loves this place and the food was amazing. Large portions for a great price. Our waiter was attentive and checked in ever so often. Only ding was it's so small, I felt like I was sitting in the person's lap next to me--I didn't know them. More...

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We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. The place is tiny, but we were seated and comfortable. Had an amazing bottle of red wine. Appetizers and entrees were delicious, portion size so great. Salmon special was gobbled up, as was marsala. Cheesecake and choc mousse cake were excellent. Parking on the street was not a problem. So glad we came - highly recommended! More...

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The food is very flavorful and the waiter service was great! The reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is for two "rules" they have that we did not see online and thus were not aware of: 1) There is a required minimum of $15 per person, so if you and your partner were looking to share one plate (the portions are big enough to do so), you can't. 2) They won't split card payments unless the bill totals at least $60 - just some tips to know before you eat there. I would definitely eat here again as we enjoyed the food, but it would have been nice to know this going in as a first time customer! More...

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I almost don't want to write this review, because I want to keep this hidden little gem all to myself. But, what kind of sport would I be if I didn't share this fantastic place with fellow yelpers? We came here for dinner on a whim on a random Monday night and were lucky enough to have the entire place all to ourselves. Our server brought out warm bread for the table, and some of the pieces had olives toasted into it. To die for. I ordered a margarita because it's my signature drink, and wasn't really thinking about what sense it made to order one from an Italian restaurant. Big mistake, but other than that, everything was fantastic. We ordered our entrees and couldn't have been more satisfied. The entire place probably seats 20 people at most. If you're looking to impress a date, or looking for a cozy, romantic ambiance that serves delicious Italian food, look no further. More...

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Aaaaaaamazing.  This is a little hole in the wall Italian gem.  Order the salad for two (arugula, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese) and just use the balsamic dressing.  Chicken Parm is one of my favorite go to meals, or penne a la vodka with chicken.  Outstanding service.  Great place for date night. More...

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We went on a Friday night, the wait was short and we got seated in at least 10 mins. We got a small size pizza (which is much bigger than I thought), I love the pizza there, very authentic and delicious. We also ordered the pasta which was very good as well. The services are good and I will probably come back for more pizza and pasta. More...

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Delicious tortellini alla panna and penne alla vodka. Super intimate (as in tiny) and cozy place. The server Carlos is amazing!

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Came here with a small group of friends for a casual birthday dinner. The place is small, easily missed, but should not be if you're looking for simple but quality Italian fare. I had the chicken monte bianco with pasta, which was fairly sized for what I paid (~$20, no wine), and delicious, though I don't often eat Italian food.The place really is quite small; no tables larger than 5, and the whole place probably only sat at most 20.The benefit of the cozyness is the attention to service. The waiter personally served us bread and cheesed our dishes, which I suppose is standard for Italian restaurants, but seemed a nice touch for the not terribly expensive price. More...

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The food was fantastic, the staff was incredible, the atmosphere was beautiful, a bit pricey but nothing ridiculous. I loved it.

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I ordered penne da vodka last time and ravioli today. The food was great, including pasta and the bread. The pasta was neither too soft nor too hard. The sauce is one of the best I have met in New York. It is just the taste I had in Bologna, Italy.Do not miss this little kitchen! More...

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The Gnocchi was delicious! Perfectly Cooked dumpling with really robust hearty meat sauce. Only downside is that's it's very heavy, but of course that's to be expected when ordering a dish like that. Was sooo sleepy after eating, in a great kinda way :) More...

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Fabulous- quaint, lovely setting. Very chill atmosphere. Food was delicious! We had rigatoni with artichoke hearts and also beef ravioli. Great service, too! Highly recommended. More...

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I went here with my boyfriend and we loved it. We didn't expect it to be as small and intimate as it was, but it made for a very enjoyable and relaxing experience. The service was impeccable; the two waiters working were very friendly and went above and beyond what I normally expect. The was a bit of a long wait for food, but it was well worth it. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. Neither of us could barely finish. Considering the very affordable price of $15 for a large Italian pasta dinner in New York (and I assume other menu items), I will be coming here again. More...

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We enjoyed a truly lovely dinner. This restaurant has the feel of being on holiday and happening on a local gem, one that only the neighbourhood knows about. The service was charming and warm,the pasta was well prepared and delicious. We have found a perfect new neighbourhood spot for intimate Italian dining. More...

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Not only was the food fantastic but the atmosphere was amazing as well! I'm so glad I gave this place a try while visiting NY. You will not be disappointed, everything had amazing flavor and pasta was cooked to perfection! More...

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Had an absolutely wonderful dinner with my boyfriend here tonight. The service was excellent, water was always full, and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the NYC area. Keep up the great work! More...

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Ordered online for the first time from here and the food arrived much quicker than I was originally quoted. Not to mention the quality of the food was on point! I ordered the penne a la vodka and added chicken, delicious! Definitely ordering from here again. More...

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Enjoyed a very impromptu / just arrived in NY dinner here. Small, cozy, warm. Waiters were very nice and efficient.  Two glasses of Wine and a shared rigatoni (that was more than enough for both of us! ) and the total bill ex tip was $37. We just rented an apartment in the area and expect we will be visiting this place many times. More...

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This place was a classic date spot. Charming, romantic, cozy. Great service, fantastic meal! The pasta was on point and chicken piccata was so flavorful. Very generous portions. Will definitely come again! More...

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They serve hearty Italian food with emphasis on southern Italian cooking. The food is well prepared and very tasty. Oh, and the portions are large. The service is excellent and the staff is very friendly and seems to truly care that you are satisfied with everything. The restaurant is on two floors and the upstairs decor is looking a little tired. But you really come for the food. If you like ricotta style Italian cheesecake, it's not that easy to find, then try to leave some room for dessert as you will not be disappointed. Enjoy! More...

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Amazing!! Pastas very good and attentive service! But do come early for dinner could get very crowded very easily.

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This is most definitely a hidden gem. Why experienced New York diners say hidden is because we have walked these streets for years and never had even a hint that this restaurant was tucked away in there. There is not much to bring attention to the restaurant itself, very easy to walk by as we did many times. Thanks to Yelp we tried this quaint Italian restaurant and will definitely be back. We had ordered several entrees and took it to go. The dining area is small but pleasant. Our experience with the staff was cordial and prompt. The restaurant was clean and tidy but the five stars is all for the cuisine. Our meal was terrific. The olive bread was amazing. This is real Italian food. I'm sorry that some have seemingly hit this restaurant on a bad night, which can happen, but our food was nothing short of amazing. More...

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Just ate here for A last minute Valentine's date. We were asked if we had a reservation(which I thought was odd at 9pm with only 3 tables seated), but we were still seated right away without one. This 16 seat "hidden gem" is truly a great dining experience. Is it the most inventive cuisine? No, but it is so well done and so familiar I immediately fell in love. We ordered a bottle of wine, the mussels (so well cooked), and also the chicken Marsala and chicken with artichoke and a white cheesy sauce. Even though we were almost the last table we never felt rushed. The cheesecake was ok-I'm a pastry chef so I know it wasn't homemade and very grainy. I was also given a rose at the end of the meal, which I thought was a nice touch for the holiday. I think everything is well priced. Around $100 for date night isn't bad when it's a special occasion. More...

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Absolutely loved this little restaurant. I would come back over and over. Really cool and cozy decor. Italian waiter are super friendly and fun. Great service. Food is served in little pans. Delicious. Grilled octopus was great. Sea bass was superb. Pasta was awesome. Panacota dessert to die for!!! Highly recommend it. More...

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Had dinner here with my husband and we loved it! I had the penne vodka with mushrooms and peas (and plenty of freshly grated cheese :) ) and it was delicious. Prices are quite reasonable, and the menu has a good variety of traditional Italian recipes. Service was extremely pleasant- not to be taken for granted in New York! Recommended for a cozy dinner out the next time you're in the mood for Italian. More...

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This is a lovely Italian restaurant. The food is great, with reasonable (not oversized) portions for a decent price. The service is kind and attentive. Most importantly, the ambiance is lovely- feels like an Old World restaurant with less than 10 tables, light opera music in the background, and lighting that suits the mood. I had the fettuccini alfredo, and while that dish is not rocket science, it was exactly what I wanted it to be. Will definitely go back. More...

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This place is wonderful.  Good food, affordable, sweet and quiet atmosphere, nice staff.  So glad to discover it.  Will definitely go back.

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The food was great. I would say it is probably a $$$ (that's three monies_ it was kinda expensive. I would have expected heirloom tomatoes in the caprese. Good wine though. Also it feels like a church but that is not a bad thing it was very peaceful. More...

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I like La Piccola Cucina--I really do!...but every time I leave here for dinner, I always leave with the same thought in mind: That place is so weird. Others have called it a hidden gem, and I don't disagree. I guess I'm just puzzled on why it's still hidden--it's located on a fairly active block just a few storefronts down from the always-full Thai Market. Inside, it's small, almost stifling. This is not your typical "hole in the wall", however. La Piccola Cucina has white tablecloths, high backed chairs, salad forks, and just "feels" fancier than you would expect. The food is almost always wonderful--classic Italian, large portions, fantastic olive bread. I like to share the caesar salad and eggplant parm with my partner--more than enough food for two. For dessert, try (and adore) the chocolate mousse. Service suits the decor--polite, attentive, you'll want for nothing. Because there is rarely more than one other table eating when we are, service can even be a bit over-attentive, but I think that's silly (and a little Goldilocks) to complain about.Why, you wonder, is La Piccola Cucina so damn odd? I suppose it's the anomaly of finding a good, reasonably priced restaurant In New York City that has maybe 7 tables and is just about always empty. As a result, it's quiet--too quiet, sometimes. I guess I can't pin down the precise reason, but if you go--and you should go--you too might inexplicably feel the same. More...

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