Best Italian Restaurants in Piedmont Heights

Pricci is my husband’s favorite restaurant and a close favorite of mine. We had a wonderful evening last night there. I requested a quiet table if at all possible in my Open Table reservation. They did a great job of trying to achieve that by offering us two choices and showed them to us before we selected one. It was packed on the Sunday night before Christmas, yet they managed to provide an adequately quiet area for us. Our waiter was gracious and attentive throughout. Service did get slower as time went on, but we much prefer that over being rushed. The food was consistently excellent. We each ordered the Octopus as appetizers and were glad we each did. The portions were perfect for one person. My husband had the Dover Sole and I had the Osso Buco. Both were perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was beautiful as they decorated with an artist’s flair using multicolored glass lights and stars. We were very glad we chose Pricci for our holiday celebration.

My wife and I split the pear and frizzett salad and each of us had the mushroom ragu. Both dishes were excellent as usual. And as usual, we so enjoyed being with the folks who work at La Tavola. Beth does such a great job coordinating everything.

We are frequent diners at Grana, and it never fails to rate a 5-star experience. The food is excellent and the service is friendly and prompt. The bar is comfortable and fun. It is not a quiet environment, but we’re okay with that. Valet parking to the left of the building as you pull in makes it easy. We had a great experience last night, and we’ll certainly go back.

Our server was very nice, friendly, attentive when needed. The food was delicious, a great hidden gem of a restaurant! Only minor complaint I would have was the noise level. Loud from everyone talking and enjoying themselves, but not unbearably so.

The espresso martini and pasta dish I got were simple, but so well executed and flavored to perfection. It was a perfect serving size. I will definitely be back. Loved the atmosphere!!