Piccola Italia

4.7

690 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

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Additional information

Location
837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri

What 690 people are saying

Piccola Italia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Contemporary Italian
Monmouth
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piccola Italia offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service" in a warm, welcoming ambiance. Many patrons emphasize the "excellent food" quality, with standout dishes like lobster risotto and unique pasta options. The restaurant's attentive staff and cozy atmosphere make it a "must try" spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

690 Reviews

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Morgan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! Service food and family vibes! A town favorite
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Mark VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was very nice But overwhelmed And we waited a long time
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domenick VIP
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A group of 5 ladies celebrating a birthday. This group has been friends since teen years and now all in our 70's. We selected Piccolo Italia because it is one of the best restaurants in Monmouth County. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. The owners are outstanding people and the FOOD is excellent. Chicken Milanese and Chicken Parm are highly recommended. Make a reservation and go asap
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Jean VIP
New York City52 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Chose to try Piccola for something new. Made a reservation but some confusion and we wound up in the bar seating area, okay but a little noisy. Service was pleasant but slow. Food was very good - if a touch expensive. Overall very nice, would try again and be more specific about seating.
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Dawn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding. Dinner and cocktails were fabulous. We had such a wonderful time.
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Mark
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Quiet perfect evening for a family night out. Appropriate portions and all three of our entrees were tasty and delicious. The chicken Parmesan was satisfying. And the salads were delicious
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Marie
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Dinnee and courtesy service! Definitely will go again..
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edward
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just a quality food experience and a very nice quiet restaurant
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Dana VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic food and service. The hostess was awesome too!
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Susan
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there but it won’t be our last. Beautifully decorated, cozy atmosphere, fantastic service, and the food was absolutely delicious!
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FAQs

Piccola Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 493-3090.

Piccola Italia is rated 4.7 stars by 690 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

Additional information

Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri

Piccola Italia

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About this restaurant

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What 690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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