From opening welcome through our goodbyes, Cafe Piccolo was outstanding in all aspects of dining. We asked for an outside table. The garden outside is quite secluded and serene. The five of us ordered five different appetizers including calamara,, Italian sausage and peppers, Italian meatballs, eggplant. The servings were large enough for each of us to sample each appetizer. Entrees included a rib eye steak with a special cheese sauce, veal piccata, lobster and shrimp, saltabucca. read more

Fabulous food, terrific service (thank you Charlie!) and nice ambiance. First time patrons who will definately be back. Our server listened and made specific recommendations that suited us perfectly. Great evening and dinner!! read more

We discovered this restaurant earlier in the week and loved it. I called today to make a reservation for either Friday (inside) or Saturday (outside).....whatever was available. The guy was such a jerk who answered the phone that I said "forget it". You'd never know they've been closed for 2 months and now operate at 50% capacity. I'm sure I'll go back when I don't have to communicate with the jerk answering the phone. read more

Good food especially the snapper but ok dessert 4 wonderful shrimp and so I just think every one should eat here

Omg! Omg! Omg! This little jewel is our new favorite in Pawleys Island, SC! The food is homemade, pasta from scratch, the seafood fresh, the Piccata sauce off the charts, the fresh buratta appetizer is the perfect starter and the lemon cello cake unbelievable!!!!! Add a special , sweet ambience (the outdoor patio dining is cozy and charming!) and you've got a perfect dining experience! Oh, the wait staff is friendly and very helpful! Everyone we have taken there has been a member of the clean plate club, including us! There is a sister restaurant in Murrells Inlet (Costa) and we can't wait to dine there as well! Run, don't walk, to Caffe Piccolo read more

Fabulous atmosphere and service! Ready to go back! Good wine selection. Nice entree selection of seafood offerings too.

Super atmosphere seated among greenery, shrubs and stone fireplace. Our server Josh made the dining experience exceptional. He was very knowledgeable, personable and attentive to our needs. The salads were fresh, appetizers of muscles and calamari outstanding and entrees delicious and generous. Well worth the experience! read more

Absolutely amazing not a single complaint... We sat outside by the fireplace the ambience and the service was wonderful took my in-laws there for Their 46th wedding anniversary I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Was there for a private party at lunchtime when they're not open.... LOVE the atmosphere, the bread and oil was perfect, the staff were so friendly, and even the chicken Marsala (we weren't given options due to the type of event) was quite good. I'd come back to try some of the other dishes! read more

Outstanding Italian food, great deserts n fantastic service. Johnny took care of us. We all had the traditional Italian pasta dishes n they were spot on. I spent most of my life in Philadelphia n San Francisco so I speak from experience. read more

"Il cibo era molto buono ma costoso." Quiet, quaint place to dine, a hidden gem of a place. Standard Italian fare. Portions are enough for 2. Wife and I dined with a well trained staff. JR was on the job about 3 weeks and knew his stuff. Opted for 2 appetizers and salads and we had a wonderful sorbet... the dessert was #1... a quartered mix of 3 different flavored sorbets within a shell of white chocolate. The salads are skinny for $8. My Cesar was a very small side salad and if you order the Gluten Free bread, be prepared to pay an additional $4. I would opt for the regular bread or no-bread at all... the gluten free was tasteless and doughy although purported to have come right out of the oven. My wife's Sausage and Broccoli Rabe was the top pick of the evening. This small-plate trumped my stuffed eggplant dish. However, her tomato basil soup was a miss. Seating outside was very pleasant and there was enough white noise that drowned out the road noise of the very close Hwy 17. The surrounding garden was so very pleasant, no-see-ums were at a minimum. SaleebScore: Food 8.5/10; Service: 7/10 (our waiter was a bit new and the hostess had to come by to fill up our water goblets); Value: 6/10, we thought it was a bit on the expensive side for what you got, however the $6 dessert was worth its weight in gold. +++ FYI: Il cibo era molto buono ma costoso = The food was good, but expensive. read more

Excellent food and service! Passed this place while driving into Pawleys and had to look it up on Yelp. I love a good Italian meal, so we couldn't pass it up. Upon entering, the service was spot-on, and it continued for the rest of the night. Our server was extremely pleasant, prompt, and accommodating. When I asked several questions about the menu, she even volunteered that they could make chicken parmesan, which isn't on the menu. Sold. All entrees came with either a house salad or tomato basil soup. For an up charge, you can get a caesar. I had the soup, while my mom and husband had the caesar, and we all loved our choices. The bread that came out was fresh, warm, and served with a deliciously garlicky olive oil for dipping. Mom had the linguine with white clams, which she raved about the entire meal. My husband had the veal francese, and he left nothing on his plate, while I had the chicken parmesan. Everything was delicious, and generously portioned. We also had the limoncello marscapone cake.....delicious! Can't wait to go back. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good bowl of pasta and wants to get away from the touristy places in PI. read more

I have been to Caffe Piccolo twice for dinner. Both times were excellent. Their motto is Simple Fresh Italian. Don't let that fool you into thinking that the food is boring. The menu is somewhat traditional but the difference is the quality. You can tell that the ingredients are fresh and high quality. On my last visit I had the Pan Seared Diver scallops over a bed of butternut squash ravioli. It was spectacular. Highly recommended. read more

Caffe Piccolo - Italian Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Italian food done to perfection! This place rivals NYC and San Francisco! Fresh ingredients in traditional recipes. Intimate environment with great service. Salute Jimmy. Bravo. read more

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Our first trip. We are so happy with our choice of restaurants and entrees. My husband ordered the scallop special and I had the chicken scarpariello. The scallops were great and the corn risotto was yum! Well...my meal was incredible!!!! I ordered chicken....however..... My first bite of sausage and I was gone!!! That sausage is amazing! So much flavor! I am not a meat person. It stopped me in my tracks! So so so good. I didn't see the flavor coming. The only negative to the visit was the host. He was pompous and unfriendly. read more

Caffe Piccolo is tucked away on Rt 17 in Pawleys Island. Very pleasant, delightful and quiet restaurant with excellent wine list. The service provided by Justin was excellent and so well presented as not to interfere with our meal and conversation. Delicious Italian food with a great variety to choose from. Remember to ask for Justin. read more

2nd time visiting however a completely different experience. Love love love the outside. Only two servers working the patio. We were a party of 6 and it took 15 minutes to acknowledge us and 30 to receive our first drink. The server didn't know the specials and didn't know how to describe the menu items in an appetizing way. Appetizers were cold and our meals were lukewarm. Everything would've tasted so much better if hot. Also, if the service was faster and better the bill would've been much higher. Not in a rush to go back. read more

Great restaurant! Has a beautiful outdoor area. The inside is cozy and the food is outstanding. Would definitely suggest going.

Last night we were honored to be part of a family celebration. The outside terrace and weather made a lovely evening. Service was supreme! The food was terrific. The biggest shrimp, tasty seafood. Thanks for making the wedding party special From one of the Mrs. Smiths read more

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Disappointing. My wife had a pasta dish. the sauce was described as " light". It was heavy and very spicy. The fettuccini carbonara was cold blob of starch and had no flavor. Don't mind paying a little more for good food but this was below mediocre. read more

ANOTHER amazing night of incredible food and service. The stuffed bananas peppers I order every time I go. There are so good. Best Italian food around. read more

Terrific service, nice atmosphere, food prepared with the customer in mind. I'm not an onion fan, and the chef took care of me without a sneer! We had both appetizers that were on the daily suggestions ... I had one of the daily meals. The other guys also enjoyed there selections, and the presentation was great. Amber (our waitress) loves what she does, which makes the meal fun! read more

This is an excellent restaurant. Savory, fresh Italian dishes prepared individually by a master chef. Always fresh fish, and dishes such as divers scallops with celery root puree and linguine with fresh crab are special. Don't miss it if you are in Pawleys. read more

Great food and wonderful owners! They are giving their heart and soul to the restaurant and it shows in the food and welcoming atmosphere. A great find in the vast bounty of bad food that is the Grand Strand. Support Local Food! read more

Arriving to the restaurant for my first visit, I was impressed with the layout in its small shopping center; the interior is cozy and clean, and the outside dining area is impressive with an overstory of tree shade and a gorgeous fireplace backdrop to the side. For my meal, bread was a good balance of doughy, chewy, and crunchy, and the oil dip was seasoned well. Meatball appetizer was extremely tasty and moist and is fantastic standalone before dipping in sauce or cheese. I ordered Spicy Penne Alla Vodka as my entree with optional sausage mixed in. Came with tomato soup which was tasty and thick. At his point I was prepared to write a 5 star review; so far everything about my experience was nearly perfect. But the penne arrived and it was a big letdown after so much good food beforehand. My biggest gripes: penne is not fresh and was your typical overcooked boxed noodle - hard and rubbery - bouncing off your fork. After how good everything was beforehand, I expected a freshly cut and rolled, melt-in-your mouth penne. I guess they don't have time for this even though they open at 5:30 PM? The pasta otherwise had good flavor, but the spice was overpowering, hiding other delicious flavors in the meal. When I was finished, I had tingling on my tongue from all the pepper flakes in my food. A bit of a shame because I enjoyed the combination of flavors and I'm a fan of spicy food - just tone down the pepper guys! I would come here again because as always, South Carolina has very few good restaurants. So relatively speaking, this could be 5-star food for a native Carolinian. Because the rest of my meal was delicious, the price is fair, and the location is beautiful, I want to give this 3.5 stars, but my rule is to always round down if I can't decide between 3 or 4. Final score: 3 stars. -2 stars for rubbery boxed pasta and poor season balance read more

Excellent food....great service.......wonderful outdoor seating with garden and stone fireplace....

We had great meal here on Mother's Day. The waiter was efficient and helpful. Get reservations ahead as it can be hard to get a table here. The same owners have the Costa restaurant in Murrel's Inlet which is top notch too. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for years and it is hands down one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable.The outdoor patio is beautiful and a great place for dinner in the evening. The food is always delicious. My favorite part is the fresh, warm bread with the garlic olive oil that is just to die for. The pastas are just incredible, especially the homemade fettuccini. The entrees come with a salad or soup, both of which are great. The tomato soup is a favorite! The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is family friendly. Always look forward to coming back to this spot! read more

We went to Caffe Piccola while on vacation in Myrtle Beach. It was a bit of a drive but well worth it. The prices were very reasonable and the food was absolutely delicious, as well as, the bread and oil. The atmosphere was very nice and somewhat romantic. We will definitely go back next year. read more

Came last night for the first time during a vaca to Litchfield. Amazing!!!! The food was phenomenal and the outside patio where we ate was adorable. Meal was pricey but worth it. Definitely a must if you are looking for a nice dinner while at the beach. read more

We ate here last night to celebrate a birthday. We got the mussels in white wine as an appetizer and the portion (as well as the mussels themselves) was huge!!! For dinner I got the scallops served over mushroom risotto with a drizzle of truffle oil and it was absolutely delicious. BEST SCALLOPS I'VE EVER HAD!! And for dessert, the tiramisu was moist and delicious. This was the best meal I've had in a long time with great service. Not to mention the adorable outdoor patio!! I would highly recommend this place! I can't wait to go back! read more

Lovely outside dining. Chicken Francese and Shrimp Scampi were excellent. Great service.

Make a reservation if you come here. The first time I went I was on the patio, and service was not very good. I was with a small group; and there was a large group next to us that was treated way better than we were. The food was incredible but service was not that great. I'm giving 5 stars now bc the second time I went the food was amazing and the service matched it. Definitely a hidden gem in pawleys. The chicken scampi was out of this world. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

This was the best experience and food I have aten in years! Loved the atmosphere, the lighting was perfect, nice and romantic. The appetizers the main course everything was delicious, and topped it off with the best Tiramisu ever! We were honored to have Julie as the Chef, she is the best Italiana chef ever! I can tell in her seasoning that she has authentic Italian blood running through her veins! Love you Julie! I will definitely keep coming here until the owner hires another Chef read more

This place is a gem! If you are eating gluten free, you must come here! The gluten free bread was excellent. I don't know about the other items in the menu but all the pasta can be made gluten free. I was very happy with my meal and so was everyone I ate with. Would come back here for sure! Service was slow and they were not kid friendly, but a great place to enjoy a nice romantic meal. read more

First let me start off by saying the staff at Caffe Piccolo are so incredibly nice, our waitress was so sweet and attentive. Now, into why I gave the restaurant 3 stars. We started with bread and oil which was so good. Then we got the mussels in marinara and the crab cake appetizers. The mussels were very good but the crab cake appetizer did not have any sauce and it was quiet dry and bland. Next we got our soup and salad, the Tomato Basil soup tasted quite similar to their tomato sauces used in the mussels so I was not super impressed with its flavor since it may have just been tomato sauce. The Gorgonzola salad was very good though. For Entrees we got the Veal Saltimbocca and Fettuccine Carbonara. The saltimbocca was very good and had an interesting twist of adding mushrooms since that is not typical to the dish, but my issue was with the carbonara. As someone who makes it at home, carbonara is made with eggs and they get tempered and emulsified in the sauce to make it creamy and rich. When I received my pasta dish it had scrambled eggs on it due to how piping hot the mushy pasta was. I do not ever send food back but the dish to me was inedible. The waitress was so kind and understanding and happily had the chef remake the dish for me just to have it come out the exact same way. Thankfully for the 3 courses I had prior to the entrees, not eating my dinner didn't leave me starving. We traveled 30 minutes to try this restaurant based on reviews and unfortunately it didn't meet our expectations. read more

Such a beautiful and charming place. We had the scallops with sweet corn and the short ribs. They were both excellent!!! Service was amazing-our server Chris was polite-helpful and made the meal a relaxing and upscale experience- without being stuffy. read more

Second time here and loving it! The sauces are outstanding!!! The service excellent the inside seating and outside are very pleasant... cannot say enough about how lovely this place is. Dont miss this gem we will be back for sure!!! read more

What an experience we had, the food was out of this world. There were 5 of us and everyone walked away saying it was one of the best meals we ever had. The service was also outstanding. read more

Great at all levels: friendly attentive service, fresh food, fresh and classic flavor combos, well prepared, and relaxed atmosphere. Nailed it. read more