Piccolo Abbot Kinney

"This restaurant is a hidden gem! Quiet, cozy, and incredibly delicious. Amazing service by David! Thank you!"

"The food was excellent by all definitions! The presentation was also on another level!! If you're looking for a culinary experience that excels in every aspect, I highly recommend it! I was thoroughly impressed by every aspect of my experience. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was inviting and elegant. The food not only tasted exquisite but was also presented beautifully, each dish a work of art on its own. The attention to detail in both flavor and presentation truly elevated the dining experience. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of perfect."

"Best dinner. Best service. Best atmosphere. Highly recommend!!! Such a great experience and amazing food!!!!!"

"While in Santa Monica for a conference, my wife and I visited Venice Beach to explore the shops on Abbott Kinney Blvd. It was here that we discovered Piccolo Ristorante and quickly decided that we would make a reservation for dinner. We were so glad that we did!! The restaurant has a cool, open concept design. We were greeted with a happy “Bona Sera” by Emanuele, who we later learned was the owner. While it offered ample outside dining options, we decided to eat inside and were seated at a window table offering an outside view. Our server, Kamile, was equally pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about their menu. My wife has a dairy allergy, and they were able to make recommendations. We settled on ordering homemade bread, grilled calamari, spinach and ricotta cheese gnocchi bolognese, and the fillet. The chef was able to substitute roasted vegetables for the mashed potatoes to accommodate my wife's dairy allergy. We also enjoyed a fantastic bottle of Amarone that Emanuele suggested. It was fantastic! You could tell that he took pride in his restaurant and wanted to make you feel like you were his only guest! I would highly recommend placing Piccolo Venice on your bucket list when visiting the area. The food was fantastic. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. Emanuele made you feel like you were eating in his home! We felt like we were in Florence or Venice…it was a true Italian experience!"

"Such an amazing experience. We went there for brunch but end up just having their regular food. I was impressed with their dishes and with the great service. From the host, to the server and the chef. Everyone was amazing.. we tried to add truffle to a dish and the chef said that the taste of the sauce would over shadow the truffle and he was right.. they could’ve oversold and made more money but the chef was genuine and let us know ahead. I’d def come back and recommend"