Il Piccolino Trattoria

This is a Sals of Provincetown (ma) pop up. My boo adores the original and we've had a couple amazing dinners there on the beach over the past few years. Boo said she actually recognized the maitre'd from our last visit. We went on the season finale of drag race AND the first night of Coachella so it was pretty quiet at first. It's a small set up, maybe ten tables and a small bar area. Anyway the food was good, the vibe was immaculate and boo said her spirit was lifted after a hard week toiling in the salt mines of the cultural industrial complex. Please note this place is all cash and you should budget over 100 a person for dinner and drinks, and if you aren't getting drinks what are you even doing here.

Could not recommend this amazing restaurant more! Every single person working there are a dream and so friendly, helpful, considerate and welcoming. The food is AMAZING, we each had three courses and are still talking about how delicious everything was. The ambience and decor are perfect too. We are from out of town but will definitely be back the next time we are in the city. Do yourself a favour and go, you won’t be disappointed.

Dinner was unbelievably good. We had no reservations, the hostess fit us in. Being from out of town, they treated us well, and we felt at home. Rod Stewart came in while we were eating. The owner came to us and said he hoped we enjoyed everything. I wish I would have introduced myself to Rod Stewart, maybe he could use a good printer! Lol, Roc n Ron from PrintRoc!

Probably my most favorite Italian restaurant in Los Angeles... Maybe even the Western US. It's quaint. Like you're eating somewhat in a forest. It's not big, so make sure you make a reservation. You never know who will be sitting next to you or across from you. Just don't get weird if superstars just show up randomly. But that's not why to go. You wanna go for the risotto. With braised short ribs on top. (spicy chili flakes) or even the bolognese if you wanna just go simple and hearty. Or the frito misto appetizer with the perfect crunch and crispness of the calamari and onions. The clams... I hardly eat clams. But the clams pasta dish they have is great too. The restaurant is expensive. But it's special. Or if you just want to spoil yourself for a dinner night out. It's worth it. Take a date there. It's romantic. It's not flashy from the outside like other restaurants in the area. This one feels very private and intamite once you go through the curtains. If Kristi is working, ask if you can seat with her. Shes great. They're all great!

My husband and I discovered this place when we moved to the neighborhood last year, and this is our go-to date spot. We most recently went last weekend. The food is high quality, simple ingredients, cooked perfectly. Honestly, we eat vegetarian throughout the week, and then if we choose to indulge, we go here. The dover sole and veal with sage are exquisite. The restaurant also has nice touches like bruschetta on the house and a caramel dessert with the check. Service, great. People, great. Everyone seems to know each other, and a lot of them do. I will definitely be coming here long enough to one day say the same. Perfect for: more advanced date night, family dinner. They almost always can squeeze you in around 8:30 day of if you forgot to make a reservation in advance, which I also really appreciate.

Our dinner was wonderful. Sylvio, the owner greeted us at the curb. He is such a warm, lovely host. I had the chicken parmesan which is out of this world and their fabulous chocolate mousse for dessert. They took our temperature before they seated us and of course all the diners were socially distanced. It was a wonderful experience.