Piccolo's

Delightful trattoria in a restaurant full neighborhood close to downtown Worcester. The service was warm and welcoming and we enjoyed eggplant parmigiana and a special Caesar salad. Now, please listen carefully my dear readers - whatever you do save room for dessert and go straight to the carrot cake. It is made by one of the staff members and is OMG world class good! We plan to come again just for the CR. Enjoy!

Food was plentiful and service was good. A more limited menu than expected but has a selection for everyone to find something they may like.

Our first time at this popular spot. The decor felt like a step back into 1975- dark and complete with wood paneled walls, Tosca posters throughout and a Frank Sinatra photo over the bar. The menu was varied and unique- it didn't feel like a typical red-sauce over pasta place. The specials were also extensive and interesting- a tortellini with ham and peas was a twist on a carbonara. We were offered fresh bread and dipping oil and refills when we inhaled the first round. We ordered chicken parmigiana over gemelli. The piece of chicken was enormous and my teenage son who can put back a lot of food, took 1/3 and some pasta home for another meal. I ordered the Ravioli Giovanni which was described as "Cheese ravs, sugar snap peas, sun dried tomato, caramelized onions, parmigian & roasted garlic cream." It was very tasty and the flavors complemented each other very well. It was also a large portion- enough for me to save half to bring home. Our server was attentive and friendly. It got very busy while we were eating- it did get loud as the space filled. Our waters weren't filled quite as frequently as I like- but they were small glasses and our server was attending a large party next to us. We would return- I do recommend a reservation for a Saturday night.

One of Worcester's many great restaurants! The food is delicious (had the calamari for an app and one of the chicken specials which I can't remember the exact name of). Plenty of tasty looking dessert options and because they had carrot cake I had to get that which was delicious. They have a solid drink and wine selection. The service is top notch and I really loved the vibe and ambiance. Parking can be a bit of a challenge as is the case with just about any Shrewsbury St. place. But it's worth it!

Food service ambiance all top shelf ! I highly recommend it ! Whether at the bar or table you will get great service ...food is amazing

Mellisa made everything even better. We will definitely be back great food great drinks great service.

Came here with my husband and had dinner. The staff was very friendly and the food was made to order. My favorite way to have it. It was well flavored and almost plate licking good. We got dessert to go, so I'll have to report on that later. The menu has lots of good choices. I'm also not afraid to ask what's good and what they recommend. Small, intimate yet family friendly as well. Music is loud enough to not hear every conversation everywhere. But not so loud you can't talk to who you're sitting with. I'll be back.

Where do I start? We've been coming here for years. The food is always served to perfection. Seriously taste like how they advertise, like your Nonna is cooking a home cooked meal for you! We try to come here at least once every two weeks. The pricing is reasonable, and the meal portions are huge. The service is very attentive and very welcoming. We like to sit at the high tops and the bartender is always super nice. The ambience is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, or a dinner date with a significant other or one of your friends.

This place is so underrated. A step above most places on Shrewsbury Street! Everything is great! Food, service and atmosphere! We will definitely be back!

We had a great dinner with life long friends last night. Since two of the three couples had to travel a bit, we ate dinner when they opened, and stayed well into the night. One person has a food allergy to garlic, so the chef made a special dish. Don't see that often enough. Meals were great, waitress was wonderful. This is why we keep going back. It's like home.