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Ristorante Piccolo is an award-winning romantic & unique Italian trattoria set in a 300-year old house in historic Georgetown, full of the warm-hearted foods and wines that match the spirit of Italy, loved by Washingtonians and visitors alike! Offering lively, fresh and seasonal rustic Italian fare, with hand-rolled pastas and gnocchi, grilled meats, locally-sourced fish and seafood, daily specials and enticing desserts. A local, neighborhood restaurant at its core, Ristorante Piccolo gives its patrons a warm, intimate experience with superior attention not just to its menu, but to the relationship with every guest. We invite all to drink, to taste, and to enjoy!
Elegant Italian trattoria with low lighting, 2nd-floor balcony seating & fixed-price lunch specials.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1068 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 342-7414
Website: http://www.piccolodc.com/
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Reviews
RyRy The Foodie
I went with a girlfriend of mine for a leisurely splurge day about Georgetown. Decided on Ristorante Piccolo for dinner on a Friday, walk-in was available as it was just before the dinner rush, and had our pick of the free table in the nook by the window, underneath the stairs. Very cute and intimate restaurant, and the rest of it–downstairs or upstairs–was no less attractive. Fireplace on both floors, with a cute balcony to eat on when it gets warmer.
I ended up getting a full course meal, with complimentary bread and olive oil, which was delicious… along with a side dish of Linguine which was surprisingly large and plentiful, but SO good! Who’d have thought something so simple on the menu would be so tasty?
For the main dish I got a Margherita Pizza which was absolutely satisfying as well, and we split a bottle of white wine, per the recommendation of our kind and attentive waiter. For dessert, I got vanilla ice cream with bits of chocolate drizzled on top and it was rich, yes, but satisfied my sweet tooth without sacrificing the flavor and experience of the dessert as a dish in and of itself.
Everything was so wonderful, from the food to the service to the atmosphere… and I came to love love love this restaurant. It’s a great little splurge of Italian cusine with an intimate setting, and I’d recommend everything based off my first experience here.
After we paid and left, too, we stopped outside so my friend could smoke her cigarette, and we ran into the owner, Ahmed, who stopped to briefly chat with us. He was very kind, and welcomed us back and, overall, left me with a genuine feeling of wanting to return. I hope to do so again soon! Thanks for a fantastic dining experience!
*PS: there was a violinist playing lovely music near the front entrance, which added to the overall atmosphere. Also, the Gnocchi is made in-house, confirmed to me by Ahmed the owner, which I definitely will have to try next time I return!
Full recommendation from me at 5/5 stars!
… moreI ended up getting a full course meal, with complimentary bread and olive oil, which was delicious… along with a side dish of Linguine which was surprisingly large and plentiful, but SO good! Who’d have thought something so simple on the menu would be so tasty?
For the main dish I got a Margherita Pizza which was absolutely satisfying as well, and we split a bottle of white wine, per the recommendation of our kind and attentive waiter. For dessert, I got vanilla ice cream with bits of chocolate drizzled on top and it was rich, yes, but satisfied my sweet tooth without sacrificing the flavor and experience of the dessert as a dish in and of itself.
Everything was so wonderful, from the food to the service to the atmosphere… and I came to love love love this restaurant. It’s a great little splurge of Italian cusine with an intimate setting, and I’d recommend everything based off my first experience here.
After we paid and left, too, we stopped outside so my friend could smoke her cigarette, and we ran into the owner, Ahmed, who stopped to briefly chat with us. He was very kind, and welcomed us back and, overall, left me with a genuine feeling of wanting to return. I hope to do so again soon! Thanks for a fantastic dining experience!
*PS: there was a violinist playing lovely music near the front entrance, which added to the overall atmosphere. Also, the Gnocchi is made in-house, confirmed to me by Ahmed the owner, which I definitely will have to try next time I return!
Full recommendation from me at 5/5 stars!
Daniel Levison
I’ll start with the bottom line – most of the food we had wasn’t that good unfortunately :/
The ravioli was great. The calamari was made from frozen calamari based on the texture of it, the pizza is just average, the desserts were just below average.
From a place that has been around for so long and with above average pricing you just expect more. Just trying to give my honest and humble opinion.
… moreThe ravioli was great. The calamari was made from frozen calamari based on the texture of it, the pizza is just average, the desserts were just below average.
From a place that has been around for so long and with above average pricing you just expect more. Just trying to give my honest and humble opinion.
Leeshy
Saw a review that talked about the food not having any flavor, not sure if the chef at the time had a bad day or what, but I can’t agree with any of the statements‼️
Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had in the United States
Everything is made from scratch, the pasta, sauces, salad dressings… and all ingredients were super fresh!
– Burratta Al Altopiano (appetizer)
With fresh basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes.
– Insalata Toscano Tristate: Very light, but incredibly flavorful.
– Tortellini Carbonara: The pasta was perfectly aldente The sauce was thick, creamy, with fresh herbs and so flavorful.
– Fettuccine Oceano: the biggest chunks of lobster, scallops and , definitely worth the money
– Tiramisu: Also made in house, and absolutely delightful! (Have an espresso with it to compliment)
Jorge & Frankie: incredible service, from being greeted outside at the door, to allowing us to sit upstairs, away from everyone so my bf could answer work calls without disturbing anyone. Everyone was personable, fast and the atmosphere transported me right into Italy.
Paid street parking available.
Outdoor seating available.
… moreSome of the best Italian food I’ve ever had in the United States
Everything is made from scratch, the pasta, sauces, salad dressings… and all ingredients were super fresh!
– Burratta Al Altopiano (appetizer)
With fresh basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes.
– Insalata Toscano Tristate: Very light, but incredibly flavorful.
– Tortellini Carbonara: The pasta was perfectly aldente The sauce was thick, creamy, with fresh herbs and so flavorful.
– Fettuccine Oceano: the biggest chunks of lobster, scallops and , definitely worth the money
– Tiramisu: Also made in house, and absolutely delightful! (Have an espresso with it to compliment)
Jorge & Frankie: incredible service, from being greeted outside at the door, to allowing us to sit upstairs, away from everyone so my bf could answer work calls without disturbing anyone. Everyone was personable, fast and the atmosphere transported me right into Italy.
Paid street parking available.
Outdoor seating available.
Calla Bjorklund Jarvie
Seriously the best Italian food I’ve had in ages. I got the rigatoni Gorgonzola, and it had the most incredible rich flavor. The blood orange Italian soda was great, too. One member of my party didn’t get his order, and our server was so apologetic. He gave us a fresh pasta dish to take home, two desserts, and comped the drinks. I would have given five stars for the food alone and five more stars for the customer service.
… moreIndia Lindsay
Don’t go here – probably the worst restaurant I have tried in DC. It looks so cute, has a bunch of awards posted on windows and menu, and has other good reviews.
The Italian food was bland and did not taste fresh. The sauces tasted store bought. Pasta and pizza quality were nothing special.
The service was slow and prices were high. I spent $40 on a pasta dish I could have made better at home.
… moreThe Italian food was bland and did not taste fresh. The sauces tasted store bought. Pasta and pizza quality were nothing special.
The service was slow and prices were high. I spent $40 on a pasta dish I could have made better at home.
Lisa Cho
I don’t know how we found this little gem, tucked away off 31st in Georgetown, but I am glad we did! Our server Ylli was amazing. Good service is usually enough to bring us back… but in this case, the service AND the food was simply outstanding. Cyrus, the manager was so welcoming, and we felt like we had been patrons for years. This restaurant is now our go to… if you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant, with a homey vibe. This is it. We ordered 6 different entrees, and each one were stellar. My personal favorite is the seafood risotto. Absolutely phenomenal!
… moreMaria Pineda
Amazing classic Italian cuisine. The food is very authentic, fresh and tastes just like in Italy. I never had Calamari fritti that delicious in my life. The ambiance is romantic, cozy and antique with the right choice of music and appropriate volume. Shafiq was our waiter with the most outstanding costumer service and great bartender skills, making superb Aperol Spritz. He knew it was our wedding anniversary and gave us 2 complementary desserts. Definitely keeping this place as one of my favorites in the area.
… moreNadia
I can’t believe it has taken us this long to discover this place. We haven’t been to a better Italien restaurant before. We ordered the tomato soup and Caesar salad for appetizer, and lobster risotto and seafood fettuccine (Fettuccine Oceano) as our main dish. When I asked our waiter, Nabil, what main dish he can recommend, he suggested their ward-winning mushroom/truffle ravioli (Agnolotti ai Porcini). He was so kind and brought a few pieces to try 🙂 Nabil did an excellent job serving us and he even brought us some free dessert. It is like he knew that today was my birthday! I will definitely come back here again!
… moreJohn Watkinson
We were walking around #Georgetown tonight and stopped by and took a look at the menu. The manager greeted us and asked us if we have eaten here before. We replied with a big ole Midwestern ‘nope’. Then mentioned we did not have reservations. He said for you. You do not have to worry. He sat us immediately. The staff and food were amazing. We will definitely be back!!
We had our grandson and he was in awe!!
… moreWe had our grandson and he was in awe!!
Miguel Curiel
Elegant Italian cuisine. The place is very dreamy and romantic even from its outdoor design, and it’s located in the neighborhood of Georgetown which only adds to this thematic. Everything we ordered was as tasty as can be and it personally won a spot as one of the best Italian places in DC.
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