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Piccino

When we opened the doors of our tiny restaurant in December 2006, our goal was to make Piccino as welcoming as the home of a close friend, our food as simple and beautifully executed as possible. We"re honored that Piccino became a thriving hub of the community. And in May of 2011 we moved from our original space into a new home (dubbed The Yellow Building) on the corner of 22nd & Minnesota Streets, which we share with our friends MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing), and DIG wine shop.

Our menu still features the classic and seasonally driven thin-crust pizzas and polpette (Tuscan-style pork and beef meatballs) Piccino is known for; our salads and soups use the finest organic produce sourced directly from small local farms. Piccino's menu has expanded to include more small starter plates, house-made pastas, contorni (vegetable sides), and special entrees of meat, fish, or poultry. Seasonal desserts and expertly made coffee complete our daily offerings.
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288 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(288 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 288 reviews
5 stars
(115)
4 stars
(141)
3 stars
(27)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(216)
  • fit for foodies(210)
  • great for lunch(82)
  • good for groups(70)
  • notable wine list(65)
  • hot spot(62)
Piccino Reviews List
Review 1 for Piccino
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
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1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had an absolutely amazing dinner experience"
Dined on 6/04/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Beautiful charming restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved the ambience/vibe. It appears to be very well run. Everyone touched our table in providing wine, dessert recos, food, etc. Loved the restaurant feel. Menu is simple, but the food is good."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Small But Delicious Menu

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Not a lot of choices here - last night there were only 2 main courses offered. It was my third time there and everything was
wonderfully good.
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Dined on 6/11/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Gorgeous Simple California Fare

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I've been a handful of times and adore everything about it. Seasonal menu, great pizzas, simple salads, lovely space. Definitely try and get a reservation here if you can."
Dined on 6/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Can't Go Wrong withHome-Made Pasta

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"What really stands out at this restaurant is the healthy options that they offer, and I could be wrong -- doubt it -- but believe they make everything there. From the pasta, to the bread, to the dessert. That's probably why I like it so much. The home-cooking style is always a winner for me. I had the pasta, and it was delicious. The pizza was the last course I had, and it was the perfect 'entree' for lunch. They have some beer, but a lot of wine options. It's Italian, what do you expect. The staff was friendly. The service was good. A little slow all things considering it was around 2:00 p.m., and it wasn't crowded. I suppose it didn't matter because we really enjoyed the food. I would recommend this place.
Happy Eating!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I was disappointed with the v food"
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 7 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Cool Hip and Yum!

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Dined on 6/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I loved Piccino!
The space is incredible and the serve delicious fare!
Besides that it is adjacent to my favorite boutique in the whole world ...... MAC!!!!!!!
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Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I could spend all day there

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Dined on 6/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A fantastic restaurant with great seating options (small table, large farm table, etc.) Food was innovative yet simple and delicious. Service was always there when you needed it and stayed away when you didn't want it. Feels like a fun Napa farm house."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love those pizzas

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My favorite pizzas in SF. Crust is so thin and light and wonderful! Casual, relaxed spot with great food."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Thank you! Great for out of town visitors to see what,s happening in sf , and for everybody to see Dogpatch!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

All good

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food, service and ambiance were all excellent."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

interesting menu

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The menu offers dishes that are different from those of most Bay Area restaurants. Both our 3 selections and those of the neighboring tables looked interesting and unique. Our selections were quite good and the service was prompt and professional."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently good food in Dogpatch

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The pizza and pastas are uniformly good, and they have added a little more variety to the menu. Strong starters, such as the cherries with burrata cheese, polenta and watercress. Hope they bring back the beef carpaccio!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a memorable lunch. Every bite was notable, literally every single bite of the salad, the pizza and both desserts. The server was there when we were ready for her, but not overly attentive - just right. The atmosphere felt good - hip, yet unpretentious. A great experience."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My favorite restaurant in SF

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Dined on 3/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I'm so happy they are on Open Table because it is our go-to dining spot. Casual, contemporary and very fresh and well-executed dishes make this a spot to grab some dinner or linger over lunch--we've done both. I love their wines by the glass and the staff is able to talk about them and will pour tastes to help you make the right decision. We love everything on the menu. We start with salads. Order pastas. Sometimes we'll share an entree. We alway split a pizza. And we never miss dessert. It is such a comfortable, hip San Francisco experience."
Dined on 3/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Contemporary chic Italian

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The only reason this is not a 4-star overall review is the relative value of the dining experience at Piccino: the food is carefully prepared, always interesting, and (in the case of the pizzas) memorable. But given the informal atmosphere, communal tables and neighborhood-casual spirit, the price of everything on the a la carte dinner menu (from the $3 tiny plate of crackers to $6 small dish of beans to $30 secondi (protein) courses) means that a modest meal with a glass of wine will set you back about $60/person. That said, the preparations are sparkling contemporary renditions of northern Italian cuisine.Extensive wine selections including by the glass."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My favorite restaurant in SF :-) AMAZING food. Easy to park. Nice environment..."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was delicious. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. The lamb was amazing. Still thinking about the watercress salad, so good!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 19 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Piccino Experience

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is excellent, atmosphere is warm and inviting, but service can be spotty. Not recommended if you are on a timeline."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Fun spot in Dog Patch

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Dined on 4/06/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We picked this spot due to its location. Parking was easy, had to wait for dinner set-ups to be finished. Ordered a pizza and
it was nothing special. Service was great. I would not recommend it for pizza, there are other places much better.
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Dined on 4/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food / excellent service

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went there with a party slightly larger than I had a reservation for - and they were able to accommodate us. The service was excellent. The food was fantastic and the wine suggestion was perfect. Thank you for a lovely evening for myself and my friends!! This is a neighborhood gem!!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Piccino
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a reservation at 8:15 pm and we got seated 50 minutes later ,not accetable!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 23 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A treasure in Dogpatch. Wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A treasure in Dogpatch. Wonderful food and service-- very good sommelier. And not overly noisy for a popular place."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 24 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was beyond expectations

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was beyond expectations with simply prepared and understated emphasis on the ingredients. Noteworthy items were in-house sesame and poppy seed crackers, burrata on polenta toasts with asparagus spears and water cress, polpette and roast mushroom pizza with balanced proportions of stracchino and sliced garlic.
The downside were the noisy 30-something screechers sitting within inches of our table."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Even with reservation we had

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Even with reservation we had to wait over 30 minutes to be seated. Unacceptable for a group of 6 and also given that we had reservations."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2010
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Review 26 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I visited for lunch for the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I visited for lunch for the first time. Really fantastic salads and sandwiches. Great ambience and service."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredible vibe and amazing

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Incredible vibe and amazing food!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a winner! Piccino is

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a winner! Piccino is my go to place every time I am in the city. Love it!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is SOOOO good at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is SOOOO good at Piccino. Fresh, seasonal ingredients shine through nuanced combinations."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Thin Crust Pizza in the City

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Superb pizza and fresh ingredient driven foods. Great vibe in a well lit bright room. Staff all helpful and willing young men. Wine list excellent with great values."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Four of us celebrated a birthday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Four of us celebrated a birthday at Piccino. We had 3 appetizers, a primi, an entre, and two pizzas. All of the food was very good to outstanding. Service was very good, considering a full house and the fact that we were chatting, and not attending too closely to the menu or deciding on our orders.
While it is a distance from downtown, where we were staying, I would make the trip again.
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Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

These are the following dishes

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"These are the following dishes we ordered:
arugula, strawberries, pistachio salad (salad was good for 2 people and it was delicious)
polpette
mushroom pizza - cremini and oyster mushrooms used on this pizza, it was okay but will not order it again
tagliatelle with hedge hog mushrooms (this was good pasta)
zepole (beignets) for dessert
The lemonade was very tart, just how I like it. :-)
We definitely go back again and will order the pizza margherita."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2004
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Review 33 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Lean over and try neighbor's food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic food, and attentive wait staff. Highly recommend. The reason why we rate the ambiance poorly is because many of the tables are really close to each other, like you wouldn't have to stretch out your arm to eat from your neighbor's plate close. On top of the packed tables, we made a special request to sit by a window and they sat us in the seat which was exactly the furthest table away from a window that you could possibly be (no really, we spent 5 minutes trying to find another table further). We understand you can't always get what you want, but they sat us right after seating another two-top directly next to a window. All-in-all I'd still eat there again, but I'd get a reservation and ask for a specific table (and wait for it)"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 34 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Absolutely delicious asparagus/burr

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Absolutely delicious asparagus/burrata/polenta "salad" and soup. While I can't indulge in the pizza, I will occasionally treat myself to a combination of exquisitely prepared starters for lunch."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 35 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Dogpatch neighborhood

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Amazing Dogpatch neighborhood place that obviously gets folks from around SF - totally crowded for the great food! We had an extra shared course just to taste more. I'll be back for sure. Glad I had reservations - the wait looked pretty long when we left."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 36 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dining with Puccino is always

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Dining with Puccino is always excellent. This occasion was a delight. Location is off beat and convenient. Food was fresh and well executed. My husband always ordered the daily pizza with an egg. I ordered the beef and pork polette. Excellent, light and full of flavor! My daughters ordered the clams mussels, quail tortellini and the goat cheese panini. Everything was perfect. The asparagus starter was delicate and so fresh! Nice wine list. Desserts were great too. Can't wait to return again!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Have always loved this neighborhood

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Have always loved this neighborhood gem but a change of chef and staff in the kitchen has resulted in a change in atmosphere. Our last visit did not seem as satisfactory as previous ones. Indifferent staff, some unmemorable dishes and a general unfriendly feel, none of which existed in the past, lessen the charm of this place. Will give it another shot as it is in our neighborhood, and will hope for a better experience in the future."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous food and wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fabulous food and wonderful staff!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good neighborhood place

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Piccino is a decent neighborhood restaurant but doesn't rise to the level of great. This was our third time. Service was friendly but inconsistent. We waited for our table for some time despite our reservation, and our server was clearly stretched thin. Food is fine and reasonably priced. Pizzas were better than pastas."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Piccino is a pretty spot in

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Piccino is a pretty spot in an out-of-the-way location with inventive food. The pizzas were flavorful and creative. My rating of 3 stars stems from value. I did not feel that I got good value for my hard-earned dollar here. While the food was good, the portions (aside from the pizza) were wee..."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2002
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Review 41 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I gave Piccino an overall

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I gave Piccino an overall rating of 4 stars because the food and the ambiance of the restaurant was absolutely amazing. What prevented me from giving it that 5th star was our waiter. He was very rude and had a major attitude. He looked like he really didn't want to be there. He spoke so fast and low I couldn't make out what the specials were. When my boyfriend and I finished ordering he just kind of stood there looking at us like he couldn't believe we didn't order more food. Everyone else we encountered at the restaurant from the hostess to the person who refilled our water were very nice and welcoming it was just this one guy who just made the experience uncomfortable. If the food wasn't so delicious I would have walked out."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A great meal. Good vibe.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A great meal. Good vibe. Food was excellent and well presented. Desserts a stand out."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently Good

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Once again the meal was delicious, the service friendly and efficient, and the setting pleasing. The wines are interesting and reasonable. The combinations of flavors and textures in the food are wonderful. The ingredients are fresh and often local. I look forward to trying it for dinner sometime as I've only been for lunch."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 44 for Piccino
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It would have been nice if

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It would have been nice if the waiter went over the menu briefly. It was my first time there."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 45 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Inventive menu and wine list

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Inventive menu and wine list -- great service -- everybody helps out -- gracious with one bring own wine -- very receptive -- staff members are foodies and discuss dishes and wine with you knowledgably and excitedly -- very nice evening"
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 46 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food. Great service. Totally rude hostess. We called and said we were going to be 5 minutes late. She was totally rude and insisted she couldn't accomodate us because the reservations were booked for the entire night. We went on Open Table and there were open reservations 15 and 30 minutes after our initial reservation, so we just took one of those. She put a bad taste in our mouths--good thing the food fixed that."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Piccino
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Genius in the kitchen

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"There is genius in the kitchen here. Since coming for dinner 2 weeks ago, I've been dreaming of the food I was served, so I took a friend. We agreed that every bite was just wonderful - an imaginative, but never gimmick-y, combination of flavors and textures, expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Midway through his plate of pappardelle with mussels my guest asked, why is it that you can give a tomato to one person and get red sauce and from another person you get a revelation? The food at Piccino is a revelation. That said, unlike the major "arm and a leg" restaurants, there is a sense of lightness and fun in the decor and the staff. I love this place. (While I wouldn't describe it as kid-friendly, there have been lots of children.)"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love this place, but be patient!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love this place. Every pizza is wonderful, the sesame crackers hard to resist and the burrata salad as well as beet salad were outstanding. I recommend family style dining so you can taste more dishes.
The kitchen is open and it is fun to watch them prepare the plates.
Tasteful, beautiful.
The only little advice; be patient and not in a rush when you go there!!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 49 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was very good. Seemed the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was very good. Seemed the wait person was not qiuite there, but was pleasant enough. We enjoyed our pizza and salad. It is a really nice space. There were were lots of too cool for school peeps, but we still enjoyed our lunch. I will go back, but i do live half a block from pizzeria delfina and that sets the bar for me. I will say that it is 10x easier to park near piccino. I love dogpatch-- so it is great to have a place that good over there.
The time that i went for dinner, it was even better. Good place, nice neighborhood.
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Dined on 03/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 50 for Piccino
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Go to Piccino

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The light and appealing fare was perfect for a weeknight meal or friendly gathering. Not the spot for a romantic or intimate meal but really fun and great energy.."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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