Picco Boston has been a South End institution for over 20 years, known for the best comfort food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. A longtime favorite of locals and visitors alike, Picco is celebrated for its sourdough pizza, handmade pastas, mac & cheese, salads, and seasonal dishes made in-house.
Picco is nationally recognized for its pizza, homemade ice cream and legendary brownie sundae. Using high-quality ingredients and sourcing locally whenever possible, our team focuses on simple, well-executed food meant to be shared and enjoyed.
Whether you’re stopping in for dinner, dessert, or a casual night out, Picco Boston remains a go-to destination in the South End.
Casual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.
Maggie P.
Very delicious pizza. Came in on 2 different occasions. Ordered a plain cheese with anchovies and a broccoli, garlic and tomato pizza which tasted very fresh and refreshing. Thought they would use tomato sauce at the base so I was in for a surprise when I found out they used a garlic white sauce instead which was wonderful and nothing like I’ve ever eaten on a pizza. The 1/2 Caesar salad that I’ve ordered was also okay as well although it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. Am only taking 1 star away cause my order wasn’t packed with any napkins or utensils and since I was staying at a place nearby that didn’t offer any.. it only made me looking for those things to be an inconvenience.
… moreKev
Only negative was that Alsatian pizza was spelled incorrectly since it’s a recipe from a region of Alsace and it should be spelled “Alsacienne”. Amazing beers and the dough was perfectly cooked, no need to ask for “Lightly Cooked”, it adds a little char and the slice still folds nicely in half without cracking. Toppings are flavorful and service was great!
… moreLynn Hur
I’ve been coming here a long time for ice cream, probably the best in the area like many other reviews have attested to. The dark chocolate sorbet might be my favorite frozen treat in Boston. It is everything I wish chocolate ice creams were: rich and fudgy without being overwhelmingly sweet and heavy.
I only recently tried their pizzas (got take out) and they really did not disappoint!! I got the sausage fennel and the muffuletta. Both briny, meaty and delicious in their own ways. For those of you that do not like too much char on pizzas, I would highly encourage you to order the pizzas “lightly cooked” contrary to the warning against this that is on their website. It made for a delightfully chewy and airy crust that was like a nice piece of bread you could probably dip in sauce or olive oil to end the slice. Here’s a closeup shot of the crust for color.
… moreGil Brown
Hands down best in Boston. They specifically tell you you’re pizza is going to be well done (burnt edges). If somebody complains, they don’t speak English. The edges are toasted, not burnt, giving the pizza a great crispy char crust. Intereior is just tosted perfectly. High quality sauce, ingredients, and the cheese is insanely good. Service is ON POINT, and the craft beers are amazingly curated. Menu is not too big too, so they have put time and effort into EACH item. Not to be missed, Just next to Revolution Hotel, so a must try for any tourists or families. The small size pizza is enough for one! Watch them work with open kitchen and oven fire (great in December, sit at the front of the bar). Cannot go wrong, believe me. Some of the reviews below are just silly karons.
… moreLarry Jones
I made reservations to sit inside. There were other tables open. So I don’t know if the reservations were necessary. There is outdoor seating as well. We shared a grilled chicken Caesar salad and a pepperoni pizza. The chicken was moist and perfectly grilled. The pizza was so good. The sauce tasted like the tomatoes were had squeezed and the mozzarella cheese was so yummy. The pepperoni were the old style that curl when cooked. There was a perfect char on the crust. There was a little flop to the pizza. But it was so delicious. I will be back. We also tried some of their house made ice cream. We brought 2 pints home. Great place. Great service. Great food. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreMatias Gomez Amaya
Delicious pizza with a crispy crust, paired with a refreshing IPA. Ended with their house-made ice cream, which was delicious. Overall a great spot for pizza, beer, and dessert. They also have other options in the menu.
Only thing to note is they add a ‘kitchen service’ fee on the bill in addition to tips, which was unexpected.
Still, worth a visit if you’re in the area.
… moreABM
Last min decision to come here for lunch and we couldn’t rave more about the experience. Our server, Grace, was a delight. Pizza was light and crispy. Chicken riggie was substantial without feeling heavy. The ice creams are home-made! Love the hot honey wings too!!
… moreMyriam Ward
I thought a place couldn’t make good ice cream and pizza at the same time: I was wrong. The ice cream here is top notch. Definitely worth a visit.
I only tried the ice cream, and decided to take the caramel swirl.
The ice cream here has a really unique texture: it’s very rich and creamy, almost like fudge. The caramel flavour was delicious and kept me coming back for more, and I really liked that there were actual swirls of thick liquid caramel mixed into the ice cream.
It’s really close to 5 stars: only thing missing is a pinch more sea salt in my opinion, and this might have been the best caramel ice cream in Boston.
Definitely worth a try, will come back to try the pizza as well!
… moreGrace Z
Didn’t have a reservation, but they were nice enough to seat us outside! Inside probably would’ve been too loud anyway. The inside is set up like a small family restaurant, booths and table fit into the area on the left, the grab and go ice cream counter on the right, and the kitchen in the back.
Our waitress was super helpful in recommending food, and the food was good. We got the hot honey chicken wings ️ – but they weren’t that spicy, and would’ve been better with a dipping sauce. The pizzas were loaded – we got the Alsatian, a white french pizza with caramelized onions and bacon, and the sausage, broccoli rabe and olive pizza. The dough / crust was the standout. A little sourdoughy – always light, airy and chewy.
Must try the ice cream! The pistachio had a lovely texture – a couple ice chips and tiny pistachio meal. Delicious flavor!
… moreDarlet
I never write reviews. I saw this was highest rated on the one bite app. It just happened to be 300 ft from my hotel. I did not go out of my way. I ordered a small pepperoni with caramelized onions. To die for. I love food and when people describe taste as “fresh” I roll my eyes. I get it now. Each ingredient was such high quality. Perfect char on the crust. It was like $20 but it’s 2 meals for me. It’s been a long long time since a piece of pizza put a smile on my face.
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