Piccola Italia

4.7

682 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Website
http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri
Catering
Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.

Location
837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Cross street
Route 35 and West Park Avenue
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Great for fine wines
New Jersey
Contemporary Italian
Monmouth
Healthy
Monmouth
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piccola Italia offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" gluten-free options and daily specials, as well as the warm atmosphere. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and ambiance make it "worth it." A reliable choice for special occasions.

682 Reviews

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Patti
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were so surprised to find that Piccola Italia was virtually empty on a Saturday night before Christmas. Ours was one of only about 3 or 4 tables that had anyone at them in the whole place. The food was very good, although pretty pricey I thought. Any time a pasta dish is more than $30 and there is no seafood in it, is nuts. Everyone did enjoy their meals though and our server was wonderful.
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Debbie
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
White tablecloths, excellent service, nice atmosphere, ability to have a conversation, delicious food & owners Brian & Carolina visit your table to say hello. A wonderful dining experience.
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Susan
New York City
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was very slow. After 1/2 we had to ask for someone to talk our order and food was very slow to come. After we finished and were talking we had the feeling we were being nudged to leave, at this time the restaurant was almost empty but still some full tables
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Sandy
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Ryan was excellent. He was very attentive and cared about the service that he provided to us. The other servers were also very good.
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Geraldine
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent dining experience in a warm and welcoming setting
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Bryana
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding on every level ! Food, service, ambiance etc
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Pete
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go to in the area , had a reservation but chose to sit at the bar , great service bartender always on top of his game , meals were excellent , cant wait to go back
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Amy
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Although it was my first time there, my girlfriend has frequented this restaurant before. She felt the food was decent but the prices were on the high side. Unfortunately, we both had a rather displeasing experience. We had no waiter/waitress. I don’t know if they were understaffed…? The hostess came over a couple of times to get our drinks and order, but for the most part we were on our own. Whenever we needed something, I found myself getting up to ask the hostess. My girlfriend’s drink was forgotten about along with her dessert. As far as quality of our food, although the dessert was excellent, both of our main dishes were disappointing. Very bland and definitely not worth the steep price. I was so annoyed. I didn’t even want leave a tip, but we left 10% anyway… And, can you believe the hostess made a comment as we left? I don’t think I will be going there again. I can’t speak for my friend.
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Pete
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As usual meal was very good , restaurant was busy and short staffed. , but all pitched in and helped. Good team work.
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Bryana
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romantic dining experience! Everything is exceptional. From the food to service and atmosphere
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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 682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

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837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

Additional information

Cross street
Route 35 and West Park Avenue
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Catering
Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.

Piccola Italia

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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