Piccolo Cafe
This tiny Upper West Side cafe pairs house-roasted Italian espresso with comforting plates of gnocchi in a warm, intimate space.
- Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 22:00
- $20-$999
- 313 Amsterdam Ave
- 4.6 (582 reviews)
People
Michele Casadei MassariChef
Alberto GhezziOwner
Description
Traceable to roots in Italy in 1938, the cafe was founded by Chef Michele Casadei Massari and Alberto Ghezzi. Beyond coffee, the kitchen turns out Italian plates where the eggplant parmesan and bruschetta shine, though reviews on the pasta texture are mixed and the lasagna can skew dry. Because the indoor dining area has only a few seats, the outdoor seating is the go-to spot for enjoying lunch specials or a glass of Montepulciano.
Good to know
Outdoor seatingLimited seating