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Piccola Italia, Ocean Township, NJ

Piccola Italia

4.7
4.7
681 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 493-3090
  • Website
    http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Gualtieri
  • Catering
    Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.
  • Location
    837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
  • Neighbourhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross Street
    Route 35 and West Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot available on site
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 681 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Great for fine wines

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary Italian

  • Monmouth

    Healthy

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccola Italia offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" gluten-free options and daily specials, as well as the warm atmosphere. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and ambiance make it "worth it." A reliable choice for special occasions.

682 Reviews

  1. Patti

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were so surprised to find that Piccola Italia was virtually empty on a Saturday night before Christmas. Ours was one of only about 3 or 4 tables that had anyone at them in the whole place. The food was very good, although pretty pricey I thought. Any time a pasta dish is more than $30 and there is no seafood in it, is nuts. Everyone did enjoy their meals though and our server was wonderful.

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  2. Debbie

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White tablecloths, excellent service, nice atmosphere, ability to have a conversation, delicious food & owners Brian & Carolina visit your table to say hello. A wonderful dining experience.

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  3. Susan

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. After 1/2 we had to ask for someone to talk our order and food was very slow to come. After we finished and were talking we had the feeling we were being nudged to leave, at this time the restaurant was almost empty but still some full tables

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  4. Sandy

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ryan was excellent. He was very attentive and cared about the service that he provided to us. The other servers were also very good.

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  5. Geraldine

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent dining experience in a warm and welcoming setting

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  6. Bryana

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding on every level ! Food, service, ambiance etc

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  7. Pete

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to in the area , had a reservation but chose to sit at the bar , great service bartender always on top of his game , meals were excellent , cant wait to go back

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  8. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Although it was my first time there, my girlfriend has frequented this restaurant before. She felt the food was decent but the prices were on the high side. Unfortunately, we both had a rather displeasing experience. We had no waiter/waitress. I don’t know if they were understaffed…? The hostess came over a couple of times to get our drinks and order, but for the most part we were on our own. Whenever we needed something, I found myself getting up to ask the hostess. My girlfriend’s drink was forgotten about along with her dessert. As far as quality of our food, although the dessert was excellent, both of our main dishes were disappointing. Very bland and definitely not worth the steep price.  I was so annoyed. I didn’t even want leave a tip, but we left 10% anyway… And, can you believe the hostess made a comment as we left? I don’t think I will be going there again. I can’t speak for my friend.

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  9. Pete

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual meal was very good , restaurant was busy and short staffed. , but all pitched in and helped. Good team work.

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  10. Bryana

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Romantic dining experience! Everything is exceptional. From the food to service and atmosphere

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FAQs

Piccola Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 493-3090.

Piccola Italia is rated 4.7 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piccola Italia

837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 35 and West Park Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot available on site
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Gualtieri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 493-3090
  • Catering
    Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.
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