Piccolo Forno

I really enjoy eating out by myself, and on a particular Saturday a couple weeks ago, I found myself really craving some pappardelle in a red sauce with meat. After searching on yelp, I came across Piccolo Forno and knew I had to try. The atmosphere was immediately very calm, yet warm and energetic.I was really surprised by how large the arugula salad was. I'm so glad it was large because I found it so delicious and could've eaten a ton of it because it was so refreshing. I also loved my pasta. I am really looking forward to trying the butternut squash and sage ravioli next time.The best part: a man who I believe may be one of the owners brought me out a chocolate profiterole, on the house, after I finished eating my pasta. He basically read my mind because that was the dessert I was actually looking at when browsing the menu!Overall, the food was very high-quality here for the price. I would say this place is generally more affordable than many of the other Italian spots in the area but still just as delicious and high-quality. I can't wait to come back here and try more!

Accidentally stumbled upon this total hidden gem! Came in on a surprisingly busy Wednesday night!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with such genuine and sincere service ! Got a Pinse Pepperoni and spicy salami to go. The server was sad we wherent staying , and insisted we at least tried one slice as the order cameOut in our to go box....OMG...you can literally taste each layer of flavor and each ingredient separately and all together at once . Our host and awesome server brought us fresh olive oil and fresh red paper flakes combined for us to put on our pinse slices....I keptSeeing orders and orders of tiramisu being around by all the other patrons ...So we ordered one and where give one on the house by the owner himself!!! Supper humble and happy we were there ! This is a placeWe will always now come to as a familyFor years to come. Thank you!

I absolutely enjoyed my time at Piccolo Forno!! My friends and I stopped by for lunch and the wait time was around 25 minutes which wasn't too bad given we were a group of five. The restaurant is on the smaller side but nice ambiance. We ended up ordering a couple pizzas and pastas. I got the Ideale Pinse which I enjoyed! Some of the reviews commented on having thicker crust but it was still on the thinner side for me. We also got a couple desserts including the Tiramisu which I loved. I would say the highlight of my experience was the service. The server was very sweet and funny, making our time there 10x better. I will say the food is on the pricier side but I'd definitely recommend that you try the food at least once. I will certainly be returning in the future!

This place was solid. Italian owners, some Italian staff and delicious classic Italian food. I had to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom which is a little different.Good value as the restaurant is casual and prices are reasonable.Bookmarked for future visits!

Solid/causal italian spot in north beach. Came with some friends at noon on a friday and it was very empty. Got a classic lasagna and a capricciosa pinsa to share. Pasta tasted fresh, pinsa dough was fluffy, everything tasted deliciously homemade. Our server was a real one for keeping us refilled with bread. Love when restaurants have chili oil on the side that you can add to your pastas/pizzas.

penne: 4.5/5 amazing flavor with a tinge of spicy marinara. I wish the dish had some sort of meat or protein to pair with it tho pizza: 4/5:tasty thin crust pizza service: 5/5 amazing staffambiance: cute sf small restaurant in north beach

A Pleasant Dining Experience!Last week, we had dinner at Piccolo Forno in North Beach, San Francisco, and it was a very pleasant experience. The food and service were very good. We chose to sit outside. The weather was cooperating, so it was ideal for relaxing and soaking in the North Beach atmosphere, which is slowly returning to its pre-pandemic level. The menu offers a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes, and we enjoyed a few options. From appetizers to desserts, each dish was delicious. We started with Insalata Caprese and Burrata. I had a glass of white wine with mine. Both salads were fresh, delicious, and enjoyable. We had their Lasagna Classica and Spaghetti Alla Carbonara for the main dish. The Lasagna was delicious, as was the spaghetti. However, make sure to bring an empty stomach if you're ordering the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara because it is very filling. We could not eat more than half of the food on our plates because we wanted to leave room for dessert. We had our eyes on the Tiramisu, which we shared and accompanied with a cup of Cappuccino. The Tiramisu was just right, and the coffee was so delicious that we asked them what beans they were using. In closing, the quality of the food was very high. Every dish was prepared with care, showcasing fresh ingredients. The pasta was rich and flavorful, the sauces balanced, and the meat sauce perfectly cooked. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations. They went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable and made us feel special. In conclusion, our evening at Piccolo Forno was a lot of fun. The restaurant excels in both food and service. If you are ever in North Beach, San Francisco, visit Piccolo Forno. You will enjoy it.

It was our anniversary night, and we decided to celebrate here. We had a fantastic experience--everything went smoothly. We were lucky to find parking right away, even though the restaurant was packed. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. On point .

I have nothing but excellent things to say about this Italian restaurant. We were visiting San Francisco and looking for gluten-free pasta for my celiac husband. I found this place on yelp and the reviews were glowing and they offered gluten-free pasta so we stopped in. Little did we know we would beat an immense dinner rush, because this place is just that fantastic. It's not huge, but there is indoor tables and outdoor seating, and it's authentic from top to bottom. Even as we were sitting and eating, we were flanked by Italian visitors, so you know, this place is legit. Authentic is the word I would use to describe this restaurant. I had the lasagna which was amazing, as well as the tiramisu, and my husband had the spaghetti Bolognese with gluten-free pasta, and it literally gave him the chills!We are seriously dreaming of the day we can come back and eat here again.

This small yet eye-catching restaurant has been on my radar for the better part of four years. I'd drive by during that tenuous time after March 2020 in driving staff to and from the area to my home. The heat lamps, shining bright when full flamed, always made me glare in and wonder how the food is here.Remembering those times, I checked and confirmed that they have a weekday lunch service so I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon. The dining room was half full with couples and guys just hanging out. The gentleman at the greeting stand gave me my choice tables so I chose the 2nd one before the kitchen. After studying the menu after scanning through menu photos here, I was debating between pasta choices with an app since I dined alone. The menu is a book with a mix of appetizers, pastas, secondi (entrees), pizzas, pinsas, desserts, beverages, wine, and desserts. I started with the Cesare (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=YjTe74UFJvDEOFR1z5oiCg), Cesar salad with anchovies and Parmesan cheese. Evenly dressed with shredded bite sized lettuce leaves, this was addictively good, to the point I ate one of the two anchovies (not normal for me). I finished half, wanting to save room for my main meal. This was the Lasagna Classica (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=bNUkviiyRh-9lppdx9RANg), homemade meat lasagna. As mentioned in other Yelp reviews, this was tasty and a good version of a family style favorite diah. The Bolognese was dominating enough to offset the richness of the ricotta cheese. The gentleman who tended to my needs after ordering my food kindly offered to spoon more Parmesan cheese on my dish as requested. I tried the bread bread (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=G5tffRXxxUDX7cXGLZ5tCA) shortly after starting on my salad, dipping it in the balsamic vinegar olive oil mix, finding it more akin to cornbread texture than the popular sourdough or baguette style. I had one slice before my entree and used another to sop every last drop of the pasta sauce. I was also happy and impressed with the Galvanina organic peach iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=RCoBq1LeKFtekgnmKv18VQ), served with a glass of ice. I'd never heard of this and the flavor and sweetness level led me to study the label in learning that it is made in Italy. I would order this again.More customers came in as I ate with a couple sharing a pizza or pinse at the counter and a party of three taking the table to my right. Thanks to my greeted who took my order and served and grinded pepper on my salad. Big thanks for Giuseppe who tender to my needs the rest of my meal, including boxing my leftovers and helping me clear my tab. I'm looking forward to returning and, if with friends, sharing a pizza or pinse.