Piccolo Bistro

4.5

517 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly

Piccolo Bistro is Ridgewood's newest Italian Eatery. Fine food and a great ambience with plenty of outdoor seating. Please visit us today. We are open for Lunch & Dinner everyday. BYOB
Piccolo Bistro offers homemade pastas and only fresh ingredients. In addition to the regular menu, we have daily changing seasonal specials and gluten free options.
We will gladly open your favorite bottle without a corkage fee.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(201) 882-1111
Website
http://piccolobistro.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Neighbourhood
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Cross Street
Franklin Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Burrata CapreseUS$16.00
Garden tomato, burrata, basil pesto, balsamic glaze
Caesar InsalataUS$15.00
Romaine, Caesar Dressing, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan
BarbabietolaUS$15.00
Beets, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Pears, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon Aioli, Balsamic Glaze
PanzanellaUS$14.00
Organic greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, capers, ciabatta crostini, preserved lemon vinaigrette

Per Comenciare

Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00
Homemade Mozzarella in a Vodka Sauce
CozzeUS$15.00
P.e.i. Mussels, Saffron Cream Sauce
Frito MistoUS$16.00
Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Tangerine Tomato Remoulade
La PolentaUS$14.00
Grilled Polenta, Mushroom, Artichokes, Light Marinara
Grilled OctopusUS$24.00
Served with Chickpeas, Quinoa and Roasted Peppers
Arancini di MareUS$17.00
Risotto seafood balls, creamy shrimp sauce

Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Available

Penne Ala VodkaUS$24.00
With English peas
Rigatoni BologneseUS$27.00
Linguine Alle VongoleUS$29.00
Linguine Pasta, Clams in a Garlic White Wine Sauce
RavioliUS$25.00
Fried Cheese Ravioli, Marinara Sauce, Melted Mozzarella
Gnocchi Cacio e PepeUS$25.00
Homemade Potato Dumplings, in a Shallot, Black Pepper, Pecorino
Tagliatelle NeroUS$33.00
Homemade Ink Tagliatelle, Crab Meat, Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic White Wine Sauce
Shrimp ScampiUS$29.00
Shrimp in a Scampi Sauce with Parmesan over Angel Hair Pasta
PappardelleUS$31.00
Homemade pappardelle, braised lamb ragu, ricotta mint
Lobster RavioliUS$36.00
Brandied Cream Sauce Topped with Shrimp
Seafood LinguineUS$39.00
Mussels, Clams, Calamari and Shrimp in a Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce
Risotto of the Day
Please Ask About our Weekly Specials
- M/P

Secondi

Pollo

Chicken FranceseUS$25.00
in a Lemon White Wine Sauce Served with Roasted Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables
Chicken MarsalaUS$27.00
Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce Served with Linguine
Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00
Homemade Mozzarella Served with Linguine in a Homemade Marinara Sauce
Pollo alla SaltimboccaUS$28.00
Chicken Breast, Prosciutto Di Parma, Spinach, Homemade Mozzarella in a Roasted Garlic White Wine Sauce Served with Linguini

Carni

Veal MarsalaUS$34.00
Veal Scallopini in a Mushroom Marsala Wine Sauce Served with Linguini
Veal alla SaltimboccaUS$35.00
Prosciutto Di Parma, Spinach, Homemade Mozzarella in a Roasted Garlic White Wine Sauce Served with Linguini
BisteccaUS$37.00
Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak Served with Double Baked Potato and Grilled Vegetables
Veal ParmigianaUS$34.00
Veal Scallopini, Homemade Mozzarella Served with Linguine in a Homemade Marinara Sauce
Piccolo BurgerUS$26.00
Organic beef burger, caramelized onions, mushrooms, gruyere, served with fresh cut fries

Pesce

SalmoneUS$33.00
Pan Seared Salmon with Artichokes and Capers in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce served with Roasted Potatoes and Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
BranzinoUS$38.00
Fresh Filet of Branzino with an Olive Oil, White Wine and Light Marinara Sauce served with Mussels, Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Fish of the Day
Please Ask About Our Weekly Specials
- M/P

Contorni

$11

Crispy Rosemary PotatoesUS$11.00
Seasonal Grilled VegetablesUS$11.00
Tuscan Braised Broccoli RabeUS$11.00
Parmigiano Truffle FriesUS$11.00
PastaUS$11.00

Dessert

$11

Homemade Tiramisu
Tartufo
Chocolate Lava Cake
Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Featured Drinks

We Proudly Serve Lavazza

What 517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Bergen
Child-friendly
Bergen
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piccolo Bistro offers a delightful Italian experience with "great food & great service." The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," ideal for family gatherings. Diners rave about the "homemade pasta" and the "delicious" minestrone soup. The staff provides "impeccable service," making it a "hidden gem" that feels like dining in a beloved grandmother's kitchen.

517 Reviews

G
Gina
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is absolutely worth a try! Family-owned and intimate table settings for a memorable date. The service was outstanding. John was charming and provided the specials for the week. The Osso bucco with risotto was cooked to fall-off the bone perfection. Gnocchi is house-made and all were soft as pillows. From the fresh salads to the mosiac cake and the most delicious cappuccino, the meal was phenomenal. No pictures of entrees because they were eaten too quickly! We will be back again soon! Burrata and Grilled Polenta as appetizers were delicious.
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Peter
Unspecified
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Started with the large warm bread with the oil, balsamic and pesto and truly enjoy it. It was nice that they had lunch menu with low price and vegan dish now as well. All the food was delicious (had the special fettuccine Alfredo with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and grilled chicken). Our server was such a delightful girl and my daughter loves her so much. Definitely an add-on to our family’s weekly to do list.
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June
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top top! One the best restaurants for quality dishes and a classy interior vibe. Sandra, the beautiful young lady is such a charming manager who made our kids so happy and taught them to enjoy healthy food with plenty of vegetables. Service was fantastic as well. Their lunch dishes are great with very reasonable price and many other options with a variety of flavors to satisfy our guests.
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Jana
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed. The place is small and cute, but ALL the dishes we ordered (apps & entrees) were below average in flavor & texture. Also, we were served 1 small plate of oil dip to share among 4 people with big pieces of bread, and the only 3 pieces of butter when there was 4 of us.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & great service! Always a great atmosphere for families!
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Peter
Unspecified
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hard to find a party place to satisfy our vegan friends but we found it here 😃 the color the flavor the heathy combination besides great service and vibes …
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Peter
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3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ingredients are very healthy and fresh. Valentines setting is memorable.
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Susan
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant. Excellent service , food was outstanding. Menu has a nice selection and the specials are great too.
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Laveena
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Warm and inviting. The owner was very nice! Food was GREAT!
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Gina
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to Piccolo Bistro with my husband and son for a Saturday afternoon lunch. When we first walked in, the first thing we noticed was the warm and inviting surroundings. Things just got better when the food came out. We all ordered minestrone soup to start, since it was a cold day. It was so delicious. I had the Bronzino, my husband had the Veal Parmesan and my son ordered the rigatoni Bolognese. All were delicious. We were so happy with the quality of the food and the attention we received from our server. We will definitely be back again!
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FAQs

Piccolo Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Piccolo Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 882-1111.

Piccolo Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 517 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Additional information

Cross Street
Franklin Ave
Neighbourhood
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://piccolobistro.net/
Phone number
(201) 882-1111

Piccolo Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pappardelle

Pasta

Ravioli

Zuppa

Daily Specials

Insalata

Burrata CapreseUS$16.00

Caesar InsalataUS$15.00

BarbabietolaUS$15.00

PanzanellaUS$14.00

Per Comenciare

Eggplant RollatiniUS$15.00

CozzeUS$15.00

Frito MistoUS$16.00

La PolentaUS$14.00

Grilled OctopusUS$24.00

Arancini di MareUS$17.00

Pasta

Penne Ala VodkaUS$24.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$27.00

Linguine Alle VongoleUS$29.00

RavioliUS$25.00

Gnocchi Cacio e PepeUS$25.00

Tagliatelle NeroUS$33.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$29.00

PappardelleUS$31.00

Lobster RavioliUS$36.00

Seafood LinguineUS$39.00

Risotto of the Day

Secondi

Pollo

Chicken FranceseUS$25.00

Chicken MarsalaUS$27.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$26.00

Pollo alla SaltimboccaUS$28.00

Carni

Veal MarsalaUS$34.00

Veal alla SaltimboccaUS$35.00

BisteccaUS$37.00

Veal ParmigianaUS$34.00

Piccolo BurgerUS$26.00

Pesce

SalmoneUS$33.00

BranzinoUS$38.00

Fish of the Day

Contorni

Crispy Rosemary PotatoesUS$11.00

Seasonal Grilled VegetablesUS$11.00

Tuscan Braised Broccoli RabeUS$11.00

Parmigiano Truffle FriesUS$11.00

PastaUS$11.00

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisu

Tartufo

Chocolate Lava Cake

Featured Drinks

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Piccolo Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Piccolo Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Piccolo Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information