Piccolo Forno

Expect to be served authentic Italian food by friendly and attentive Italian-speaking staff. Despite the place bustling with patrons both inside and outside, we received patient, non-hurried service. Each dish my family of four ordered was among the best we've ever had, including my Pappardelle Al Ragu (pictured). Atmosphere felt more like a takeout pizza joint - uncomfortable, squaty, red metal chairs, wooden tables, and gaudy wallpaper with the names of dishes. Not a big deal, but certainy did not match the food and price of the food. Also, to wash my hands I had to walk through the back of the kitchen as I dodged staff and consciously avoided touching any ingredients that were out (that can't be good!) Other options in Little Italy seem to do a better job of knowing who they are and aligning food with price and atmosphere. But in the end it's about the food and the service. Piccolo Forno excels with both.

Delicious Italian restaurant in the heart of North Beach. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food is absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were very generous and the prices were all reasonable. Coming from the NY/NJ area my standards are quite high for for good Italian food, and this place certainly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Veal Saltimbocca as an entree.

It’s a nice place when eating around Lombard street. Reasonable pricing and overall great food. I didn’t necessarily love the food, it just satisfied me, it content me. Four formaggi ravioli wasn’t much of a four cheese filled pasta, but the tomato sauce was amazing. The margarita cheese pizza wasn’t strong in flavor, which it needs to have a good quality cheese or if not it’s quite bland. Food wise it’s a good 7 out of 10. Service was great and the best part goes to the bread 🌞🥖❤️‍🩹

This was such a cute little place! The staff was so friendly and attentive, which felt great since I went to eat by myself. I ordered the carbonara and it's definitely some of the best that I've had in the US (not as good as in Italy, but not bad by any means!). The only thing I found strange is that you need to walk through the kitchen to get to the restroom but I suppose that's the best they can do since it's a small space.