**** Bill Lee, Greenville -- Without a doubt, this restaurant serves the best Italian food in all of Greenville. The chef (and owner) is from Italy. The ambiance is not fantastic, but the food is second to none. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

We came here for dinner with friends and remembered when it used to also sell hoagies. Well, now it has been remodeled and he already has an award for best Italian for 2025! We had the margarita pizza which was big enough to share with four adults. The crust was a little bit charred, but the flavors were absolutely delicious. There is limited seating and they will not allow you to bring your own bottle of wine in. Service with splotchy, but overall it was an outstanding meal. read more

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Excellent food and friendly service from Natalia and Ludo, the owner from Napoli. Hope I got their names right. Small intimate and casual restaurant. Reminds me of a restaurant in Little Italy NYC. Luv it!!! Delicious pizzas and Italian sandwiches and pasta dishes. I highly recommend this cozy establishment in Mauldin. We will be back for sure!!! read more

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Talk about amazing, authentic Italian cuisine! First time trying this place and it was above and beyond. The interior was so welcoming, I definitely recommend sitting in! The service was also amazing. The owner visited my table constantly to ensure I was okay and that everything was good. My server was also very friendly and relatable, we had a great conversation. Looking forward to recommending and returning! read more

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Authentic Italian food made by Italians. The food was fresh and great quality. Great casual atmosphere. The owner came around to our table to ensure everything was perfect for us. We will 100% be back! read more

Visit! Eat some authentic food. Life is too short! Food Quality 10/10 Ambience 7/10 (but in a good way) Service 10/10 read more

This is the perfect Italian place. All the food we tried was amazingly delicious. We had the original pizza Margherita, yellow tuna special, chicken Alfredo, eggplant parm. Everything was perfect. This place feels like a truly authentic Italian tavern, with a family vibe. The service was very personal and warm. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone who craves great authentic Italian food! read more

Vico from Naples Italy does pasta dishes legit here. All his pasta is great. It's good little spot for authentic Italian. read more

Piccola Italia - Aglio Oglio - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

The pizza, stromboli, and wings were all great. All of the personal took pride in their work and made us feel welcomed. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

You have to know when you come to Piccola Italia (aka, Little Italy and formerly Mauldin Gyros & Burgers), what you are getting into. Meaning, this is a true mom and pop restaurant run by Vico and Natalie serving excellent food in a small space - maybe 8 x 4 tops, 3 c 2 tops and at least one 4 top outside. Small and although renovated and being renovated, is moderate in decor. It's not a dive, but it's closer to that than upscale. And that's because it's mom and pop serving traditional Italian favorites and specialties, especially from their Amalfi Coast home. Vico and Natalie have brought their traditional and authentic cuisine to Mauldin. They even have bought, shipped from Italy and installed a state of the art pizza oven. Just on that latter point, the pizza here is A++, on par with Pizza Parcheggio and possibly better. Thinner crust, sturdy instead of limp, great ratio of ingredients to sauce to crust such that every bite will be eaten. No big "pizza bones" of just thick crust are left over because this is quality pizza to the edges. However, their meatballs are great, both as a side or sandwich. Pasta is made in house (yes, all from scratch)and the flavors in the sauce are light and well composed with individual bright flavors standing out and not lost in the sauce. Think grape tomatoes bursting in the sauce and standing out with that "pop" or Kalamata olives with their umami saltiness with fresh basil and garlic sautéed together with penne pasta, a touch of white wine and topped with light mozzarella - such is the Amalfi Pasta. Vico will even take special requests, especially if you can ask a few days ahead of time. It's not romantic in the sense of a fine decor. But if your idea of romance is great food, great company, feeling like you are maybe visiting someone's home or kitchen, with a nice bottle of wine and feeling at home by your host, then this is definitely that kind of romantic. Plus, you can still get a burger, but it might come with some grief that you are passing up some of the best Italian food in town. read more

Piccola Italia - The 16" Farm House with added anchovies! Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

The food is very good and the Italian guy owner is very friendly. I got the cheese cannoli. It's a family business and has charm to it. I would 5 star this place all day but the menu wording is dishonest. It says "Homemade pasta made from scratch." This is not true, some of the pasta like the ziti is "Barilla" store bought boxed pasta. They do make the cannoli from scratch though. It say on the pasta page "All entrees include garlic bread". (They since removed the side salad). When I got the check it was much more than I was expecting. Turns out when I asked about the garlic bread they brought me out an ORDER of garlic bread and it didn't come with the meal. They now only include a single garlic breadstick with the meal. Thankfully the owner took this charge off for me. Clean up the dishonest wording on the menu and you have good food. read more

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Outstanding food. This place takes care of you and your needs as far as food allergies. I have gluten allergies. He specially made a gluten free pizza. If you want gluten free pasta let him know ahead. This place is the best pizza, coming from NY and seeing the made from scratch ingredients. Delicious and authentic. ( call ahead) fyi. Friendly and great place to sit and eat. Will be returning. read more

Food is excellent, real Italian spices The service was fast and cordial but the Ambiance is small pizzeria not a glamorous restaurant but good real Italian food. read more

The food and service were GREAT! Vico recommended we order the Amalfi pasta and it did not disappoint. He told us all the ingredients are fresh and everything they serve is homemade, and you can TELL! Also highly recommend the white pizza. Absolutely divine. 10/10 experience and will be back!! read more

Piccola Italia - White pizza and amalfi pasta - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

The food was spot on Ordered chicken parm and it was perfect. Exactly what I would expect from native Italians cooking the food. Service was excellent, I was being checked on constantly and felt appreciated as a patron. The ambiance was simple but exactly what I was looking for. read more

Pizza with family. We got the large pepperoni, sausage & mushroom pizza and a small cheese pizza for the kids. Both delicious! Service is very good. We have been here several times and have tried other pasta dishes that are tasty too! read more

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Fantastic! First time there and will most definitely return! I had the Pizza Romano with Calamari. It was off the chain good, real, authentic pizza. The owner came by our table several times and is very friendly and you can tell that he truly appreciates his clientele. If you're looking for REAL Italian food in Greenville, South Carolina, head to Mauldin and go to Piccola Italia! read more

This restaurant replaced what was "Little Italy" which is listed here on Yelp. The Chicken Alfredo was nice and hot but taste bland. Needs more spices. The Spaghetti was good. The waitress spoken some English, the owner is also the cook. Small seating area, mainly a to go spot. read more

Piccola Italia - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

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Ambiance is wonderful The food was spectacular Love the owner. Service impeccable read more

This is a small casual authentic Italian restaurant that is absolutely exceptional. All the food is outstanding. Their pizza is the best I've ever had - crispy crust with the right proportion of fresh ingredients. They have large portions of Italian food, also with mostly fresh ingredients, that are very delicious. I have loved every dish that I've ordered. Clean, family run business with friendly staff and great food. read more

We went here a couple of months ago after hearing a lot of out-of-town people suggesting it. It was pretty good. The primary problem, for us anyways, is the location. While it's good, there are several Italian restaurants on par or better closer to us. If we're in the area we'd consider it. The staff was very friendly. read more

Piccola Italian restaurant serves the best Italian food you'll ever have--hands down. The flavors are bold and authentic, the pasta is cooked to perfection, and every dish feels like it was made with care and tradition. Warm atmosphere, great service, and food that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

Piccola Italia - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

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I came in to place a to go order. I was told about 10 minutes for lasagna. they busy and it was 30 minutes before my order was ready. When l got home 5 minutes later, 1/2 was barely warm and the other 1/2 was cold. I called back and was told that l could bring it back for a refund or for to them to reheat. She stated this happens sometimes when they are busy. This was not my first visit and l do try to support small business. I will not be back since there was no concern that they served a dish that was cold. read more

NOT AUTHENTIC Just to start out the tiramisu pictured above is not what you'll get, they use chocolate mousse on the bottom layer. Doesn't use zabaglione. Pretty sure there wasn't even cocoa powder on the top just some fudge Chicken isn't pounded thin. Sauce on the chicken francese was thin and watery read more

Great people & even better food! Glad I found this gem, looking forward to my next visit!!

What an excellent restaurant with fresh made Italian food. The best we've had in the Greenville area.

Food and service was amazing! The staff was so friendly and the food was to die for! We ordered the chicken Alfredo and the pepperoni calzone. Definitely will be back to try something new! read more

Piccola Italia - Pepperoni calzone - Italian Near Me - Mauldin, South Carolina

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A cozy, casual place where you can find good home cooked food. They are friendly and authentic. Recommended. read more

Hungry for lunch and decided to stop in since we saw they had Gyros on the menu. Sat down and we were immediately greeted by the owner and chef/cook. He was super friendly and welcoming. He jokingly gave us a hard time for ordering the lamb gyros rather then his homemade Italian food but our minds were set on the gyros. The Greek Salad was so tasty as was the Gyro! I can't wait to go back and try one of those delicious Italian plates I saw other people eating!! read more

I have been ordering pasta at this quaint place for about 8 months but decided to try their pizza and it was excellent. Love the thin crust which is fully edible and the ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. They don't do any advertising yet the pizza was better than 80% of the places I've tried throughout the Greenville area. Small dining room and it's usually a little warm inside so I'll be getting mine as take out. Service is very good in spite of the fact there is just one woman but she does a very good job and I love her thick Ukrainian accent. read more

This little Italian place is the real deal! Best Italian food I've had in years and definitely the best in the entire Greenville area.

This casual restaurant has friendly staff and WONDERFUL food! The owner (and chef) chatted with us and made suggestions. I'm so glad we listened to him -- our meal was delicious! read more

The best Italian Restaurant in the US by far. Cozy atmosphere feels like you are enjoying a family dinner. Natalia and Vico make you feel at home with the true taste of Napoli read more

The food was AMAZING!!! I had meat cannelloni and my wife had eggplant parmigiana. Both the owner and the service staff were very attentive and visited our table frequently. There is no ambiance but the food and service make this an easy thing to not consider important. read more

Outstanding food. Pizza pasta all off it is just great. If you are in the area and love Italian food this the place to go.

Husband and I thought it was a nice flavor to the food but both of us felt the sauce was too salty. Only been once so not sure if it was an off night so will need to give it another try. read more

Food always good here. Friendly wait staff who make recommendations from menu. Small area and always crowded so expect that. It's not fast food but worth the wait. read more

Sometimes you find that one restaurant that blows you away. Piccola Italia's pizza is amazing. Can truly say the best pizza in Greenville.

This Piccola Italia is great! Wonderful food and the chef is from the Amalfi Coast region of Italy. It's the real deal. I've had a lot of the menu items, and I've settled in on the penne arrabiata as my go to! The salad is fresh and comes with home made Italian dressing. Vico has recently started to serve pizza and it's the best! read more

The best authentic Italian restaurant in the Greenville, SC area. The lasagna was perfect, red sauce amazing. When I realized everyone who works there is Italian and every customer in the restaurant was also Italian I knew I had found a hidden gem. My coworker had the cannelloni and said it was amazing as well. I recommend adding a side salad, a bit unique take and also delicious. read more