Ristorante Piccolo

Probably the beat Marsala in D.C. I've had so far. Their food is very good. This is the second time I've come here and I'm so happy I did. My only regret is not ordering the scallops again this time around because last time I came those were sooooo good. The service is good but this time around we it took us longer to get seated even though we had a reservation. The manager was outside on the phone so we waited for him. That's the one thing I didn't like this time around. Other than that the vibe is that of a traditional Italian restaurant. It's perfect for a date night. The lady and I really liked it and we plan on coming back.

It's not bad, but definitely not the best Italian spot in this area. I personally will not be going back. The service was interesting. The person that seated us was a bit rude. However, the other two folks were kind. The ambiance is a nice casual spot. There's a balcony, outdoor seating, and inside seating. The balcony only fits like 3 tables. We ordered the Parpadelle D'Angelo and fettuccine oceano. I wouldn't recommend the Oceano. It's a lemon Alfredo like cream sauce. However, it was very bland and unflavored. The Parpadelle meat sauce is reallyyyyy gooood! Get that! They say the Oceano is the popular dish, but it's not a safe one. I think it's a hit or miss. They give complimentary bread and that was alright. The Chardonnay I got was $15 for the glass. It was alright. I've had better Chardonnay. Honestly, just go across the street to Il Canali, better food and service.

Ristorante Piccolo is always a solid lunch / dinner spot in Georgetown! The service is very friendly. We started with the Burrata al Altopiano delle Murge (not pictured) - it melted in our mouths and was insanely good. The complimentary bread is delicious as well!The short rib ravioli was amazing - I would definitely order it again. We shared cheesecake for dessert (not pictured) which was out of this world. As for cocktails, Tito's dirty martini was good - but will take off a point for it being served with 2 non stuffed olives. Espresso martinis were fabulous.

Food:Olive oil that came with our warm bread was perfectly seasoned.Lobster ravioli was great- the flavor was deep and not bland, topped with their lobster bisque. Hand rolled ravioli dough was cooked Al dente.Spaghetti and meatballs- meatballs had a bit of a kick and not as tender but still flavorful. Mariana sauce was rich and tangy.Cheese pizza for my boy was eaten and half was taken home- this is a good thing, he is five years old.Spaghetti with peppers and Italian sausage was served with their rich Marinara sauce.Ambience - we were seated in the front room of the resto with 2 fireplaces and there was a violinist playing, dimly lit room for a cozy feel. Service- our server was very friendly, although we did wait for about 15 minutes before our server took our drink order, and another 10 mins afterwards for our bread to arrive. Good thing we were not very hungry when we showed up. It took another 20 mins of waiting for our food to get to our table. Our server mentioned that the kitchen got busy. Tables surrounding ours got their food first when they arrived after us. This is where the deducted 1 star is coming from.

My sister recommended this place because she had a great birthday dinner, but I found this place just decent. First of all, there was no AC when I visited Saturday lunch, so it was stuffy inside. And, in terms of sanitation, there were some food left on utensils and dust on napkins & watercups. Seatings were a huge upside. There are seatings in balcony&outdoor that are just perfect for nice weather.I had Margherita pizza & seafood Fettuccine. Pizza was decent, but seafood fettuccine had lobsters with their shells in small pieces, so you had to be careful when chewing to not break your teeth. Pasta noodles were kinda sticked together. I think chef was aiming for Al Dante, but little more undercooked and dry. Seafood was a bit soggy and some even lacking seasoning.

My friends and I came here for dinner this past Saturday because we were craving Italian food. Definitely make a reservation a couple days in advance so that way you are guaranteed a table upon arrival. They definitely get pretty busy. The complimentary bread/baguette along with the olive oil/black vinegar were great while we waited for our food.CALAMARI FRITTI - 16We shared this appetizer between the three of us, which was more than enough since we had a few leftover that we didn't end up finishing. The calamari was perfectly crispy with a good amount of batter. However, I found that the marinara sauce was a bit plain/not very memorable. Next time, I'd probably try other appetizers before getting the calamari again.SCALOPPINE DI POLLO AL MARSALA - 28I was craving chicken for some reason, so this was a great option for me. There was a good amount of chicken and the Marsala wine sauce was delicious! It was a bit too oily, but other than that, very flavorful and enhanced the chicken breast (which wasn't dry!). I thought the mushrooms and spinach were a bit too salty for my taste, but still seasoned well. I loved the al dente texture pasta aglio olio - the simplicity of garlic and olive oil can elevate the dish so much. All the flavors went well together, I'd recommend.IL TIRAMISU ALLA PICCOLO - 10One of my friends love tiramisu, we splurged on one to try. There was a thicc amount of mascarpone mousse which was so light and fluffy. I wish there was more sponge cake, though since the espresso and rum notes really shined through and I really wanted more of it! A small piece, but definitely worth the try and a great way to end a meal. This is one of the "Taste of Georgetown Winner" options!Next time, I have to give the AGNOLOTTI AI PORCINI a try, since that's their award winning dish here. I also love mushrooms and truffle!

Hands down STILL one of my favorite Italian restaurants in DC almost a year later. We have been here quite a few times now and have yet to be disappointed! The ambiance is great and the customer service is always exceptional. The wait staff are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and always ready to answer any questions! Our go to dish from Ristorante Piccolo is the Fettuccine Oceano! There is no stinginess with the amount of fresh seafood and the cream sauce is extremely flavorful and not super heavy like a lot of typical sauces! Other great dishes include Spaghetti Al Fruti Di Mare, Lasagna and Bolognese! For apps their Calamari Fritti is perfection as well! If you frequent Georgetown or happen to be in the area please give this restaurant a try! You don't be disappointed!

Service was fabulous!! Super nice and attentive staff. Ambiance was old world Italian style. It was super cute. Food was amazing!! The drinks were strong, the house manager made my son a drink because they didn't have lemonade. He loved it! The mozzarella fritte was so so good. Best mozzarella sticks I have ever had. The seafood dish was divine! Rich and full of flavor. We loved the pizza and meatball appetizer. Just a well rounded delicious meal!!

Would not recommend. Had two friends in town, and we wanted a relaxing, delicious dinner. Our server was so squirrelly we actually wondered if he was drunk... After bringing some complimentary bread to the table (which wasn't warmed or toasted; just plain ass white bread that impressed nobody), he took our orders. I asked if he would give me a few extra minutes to decide on wine. Didn't see him again until our food was served...so I skipped the wine altogether. The cacio e pepe was NOT cacio e pepe. It's just way too much pepper dumped onto pasta, then sprinkled with pre-grated Parmesan... I repeat: pre-grated Parmesan... The Italians I know would've walked out! And with no sauce / oil whatsoever, the pasta was just a dry, over-peppered mess. Cacio e pepe should be creamy and smooth. It is arguably the most basic Italian pasta dish, and this restaurant totally botched it. I can't tell you if my veal Parmesan was any good because it was doused in batter and sauce and cheese; barely tasted the meat. When it came time to pay, I asked if we could have three checks. The waiter asked if he could split one check three ways. Now, this was fine because we had all ordered one entree...but why counter my request to make your job easier? What if my entree had been substantially more than my friends' entrees, or if I'd been able to order that glass of wine I wanted before the food came? Customer service has been notably sh*tty since restaurants reopened, and this is just one more example of a server ignoring what I, the customer, request because the job he's paid to do is inconvenient.Interior was nice. Fellow diners were LOUD. The violinist tried to help create ambience by drowning out the obnoxious diners behind and in front of our table, which was so appreciated. But jeez...what a disappointing experience.

Really cute Italian restaurant with great quality food! My party came here for a Mother's Day brunch! We ordered quite a lot of food, and from the brunch menu, so we were allowed an appetizer and entree. I want to note that the famous ravioli dish that is award winning was definitely good. Delicious, but pricey as you only get four ravioli and paying an entree-like price for it. I will say all the dishes are amazing and my whole table truly licked the plates clean. So if you want to experience the award-winning dish and all its glorious flavors, do so! The tables are rather close together inside. Even with reservations we were back to backs with other guests. (When we arrived at the restaurant we were one of the first guests with only two other parties, so I thought the seating set up was interesting). I'll speak on the dishes I ordered here from the brunch menu, which comes with a Primi and Secondi. Cozze alla Napoli: These were mussels in a light marinara sauce with other ingredients. Super good! Pollo alla Bosco con Fettuccine: such delicious pasta leaving me super filled up after brunch! Great quality food, good service and very authentic Italian restaurant. I do recommend for a special event!