Clean, delicious, sophisticated Sicilian Italian food. Yes, I'll be back. Piccola is by far a Treasure! This is an Italian Family business, husband & wife, etc. It's a Modern, classy, Italian spot, affordably priced. The food at Piccola is one of those places that reminds me of cooking for close friends & family at a home holiday, something over the top, special occasion type dishes. Service: If I could give them 10 stars, I would. A very meticulous Team, working in unison. The kitchen staff is by far one of the best! Attention to detail, refined side dishes. This place, the food and all the staff deserve a Michelin Star! Food: No other Italian place within 50 miles compares. It's worth the drive from Westlake Village, West LA, SFV, Bay Cities, Malibu, etc. AND Piccola Trattoria puts those spots like Nonna and Basta to shame. The food in general is very clean, not oily or greasy at all. Just the right amount of salt, and no overburdeny oregano either. The meat they use to make their sauces is lean, so the final result is not fatty. The dough in the pizza was fresh made through fermentation, not store bought yeast. The desserts were savory, not overly sweet or loaded with sugar. They were divine. The meat dishes were cooked to perfection and to your liking, the lamb chops, osso bucco, ribeye. Some of my favs: 1. Pizza w/ mushroom & prosciutto. I think they use Mozz & Sharp Provalone cheese. Yum. 2. The Baby Rack of Lamb Chops medium rare. Omg, tender and juicy. No funky game taste at all. Sauce on the side, so you can dip. 3. Ribeye cooked Medium. Savory, tangy, filling. 4. Get a cannoli! You'll thank me later. Light/flaky shell, perfect savory filling. 5. Oh, the Tartufo Classico was my favorite dessert. Prices are Affordable. I feel like you could easily get a meat dish at this place for much less than the price of a pasta dish or even a pizza at other Italian places. Piccola's menu is evenly balanced between meat dishes, seafood, pasta and pizzas. It's a good, well-rounded assortment that aims to please. Atmosphere is elegant, call it business casual. It's a great date spot, or a place you would bring your closest adult relatives. Kids welcome too! But by no means is this any kind of NY hole in the wall spaghetti with meatballs joint. It's more sophisticated than that. December 2024 Parking is $6 valet, or some street parking is available. If you're a first-generation Italian to the United states, or your parents are straight out of Italy, this is definitely the spot for you! Piccola T is exceptionally great food, at an affordable price, with great service. Honestly, dinner for FIVE people came out to around $300 WITH Wine, shareable appetizers, desserts (plural), 1st and 2nd courses. Good Luck trying to get those prices in Westlake, Malibu, or the West side. I feel like I got my money's worth at this place, and everyone at the table was definitely satisfied, felt full, and we all had a very delicious and enjoyable meal. AND we had leftovers to bring home. I came here once in 2018, and because of the pandemic and other reasons, couldn't get back until just now. But I will definitely visiting here more often for sure! Please give this place a try if you're looking for good Italian food at Great prices, without the hype. And please tell them I sent you. Cheers!
Probably the best restaurant in Santa Clarita. We are lucky that it's a short drive away. Sister restaurant Osteria is a close 2nd. You need a reservation to dine here, otherwise you may be turned away. Food is quite excellent. We went last night with another couple who are close friends of ours to celebrate Valentine's Day. We split a caesar salad, which was very fresh. Lots of creamy caesar dressing which is just fine with me. Maybe too much for others. My husband got lasagna which is literally the best lasagna I've ever had. It's made with many many very thin layers, drenched on one side with a flavorful meat sauce and so good. Honestly it's a big portion and could be shared. My friend and I both had the lamb chops which were also very good. Soft. I ate them with my hands, holding the bone. Don't call me a barbarian. They were small in size, but each plate had 4 chops. Came with mashed, delish, whipped creamy and buttery, and sauteed vegetables. Dessert was an apple tart for us 2. Made mostly of soft cooked apples, not really a pie or a tart but just as deliciously satisfying. Came with 2 small scoops of salted carmel ice cream.
Piccola Trattoria has a bustling, energetic and fun ambiance. Started with their top notch negroni which was the best I've had in a long while. Both the crostacei and spinachi raviolis were excellent and cooked perfectly al dente. We especially like the crostacei which was loaded with scrumptious scallops and shrimp in a unique rich sauce. The Italian bread and olive oil were especially good and kept flowing. The boys especially enjoyed their own mediterranean and prosciutto pizzas with a half bottle of brunello. Excellent wine selections, but would like to see more red options by the glass. Service was attentive and efficient despite the Friday evening crowd. Valet parking $6. Reservations recommended.
Holy cannoli! Piccola Trattoria, you've awakened my taste buds. What a wonderful Italian restaurant that serves authentic dishes and provides warm, friendly service. I started off with a caesar salad and the crunch of the greens along with tangy dressing was perfect. I ordered the seafood pasta and it came with a medley of clams, scallops, mussels and shrimp. Delish! The cannoli was a great way to end the meal. Jen was an excellent server. She was attentive and always checked on us to make sure we had what we needed. If you're in the SCV area, can't go wrong with Piccola Trattoria!
This Italian restaurant is a gem! I came here with my sister and we took food home to my husband and son. This place I believe is valet only which surprised me because I wasn't expecting that here in Santa Clarita. The valet guys are very sweet. Coming into the restaurant you can tell it's made for big families to come and enjoy! There are many tables big and small and the decor is beautiful! The service is very friendly and the food is amazing!!! Our whole experience was memorable! Don't forget to grab dessert! There's nothing wrong you can order! Highly recommend coming here for great food and service!
Always the best. Every appetizer, entree, dessert, cocktails...always the best service as well. The owners and staff couldn't be nicer and more attentive! We love Piccola!!
* Valet is $6 We were a party of four, we made a reservation via open table. The restaurant was pretty full. Our table got a bottle rose, a decaf espresso martini, and an old fashion. The martini was yummy, I would prefer it again. The server was nice, and attentive. The calamari was a solid choice as an appetizer. My partner ordered the truffle pasta and he said he would get it again. It was rich and creamy. A strong truffle flavor. The server shredded the truffle at the table. I absolutely loved their Bolognese pasta. I 100% would order it again. I would come back to get it again. I have never been a fan of bolognese. It's always felt like a safe bet at new Italian restaurants but this one is by far my favorite. The affogato was a solid 4/5 This place is a solid choice and we'll definitely be back. I think the bill was about $200 without tip.
Everything was delicious. We ordered the mushroom risotto, Taglioni con Tartufo from their specials (Truffle Pasta), Chimichurri Ribeye and Tagliata di Bistecca alla Griglia (NY steak). The balsamic vinegar from the sauce of the steak was a little overpowering to my liking but all other dishes were great. -1 star because they sat us on a dim corner right next to where the servers place their orders (felt kinda claustrophobic) and there was an empty table right next to it and we requested if we could sit on that table instead but the Host refused and she said it was reserved ( We also had reservations) but the entire time we were there, no other party used the table. The ambiance of the place was a little discriminatory from that experience. I honestly prefer going to their sister restaurant instead - Piccola Osteria.
I had dinner plans with my mom's friend here and she treated me for my birthday. Parking was quite interesting--they have some sort of a vallet service included with your reservation since parking is tight. The location is quite nice with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. I don't think we reserved early enough so we were seated outside. Good thing it was pretty breeze, so it was a perfect day to have dinner outside. The servings were very generous and the presentation was amazing. It's really a fancy restaurant where you would go to get proposed to, or to celebrate a special milestone.