This restaurant is so charming and serves authentic, well-made food. I've never been disappointed. The food paired with the quaint atmosphere and kind owners made our dining experience so special. Reminds me of dining in Europe. I love the BYOB aspect as well. Definitely recommend the Penne a la vodka, Ossobuco, Tiramisu, and Almond cake. read more

This place is a GEM. The owners are incredible and the food is amazing! I went there with my girlfriend on Valentine's Day and we shared the Caprese Salad and the Maltagliati al Pesto. They kindly separated the pasta onto two plates for us! That is why the portions look rather small. They also gave us complimentary focaccia, which was delicious. The ambiance was beautiful and overall the dinner was just incredible. Plus again, the owners are just delightful. 10/10 will be back! I hope to try the crispy cheesy artichokes and the Penne alla Vodka next time - it looked amazing at the next table. read more

Piccola Strada - Caprese Salad - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We were made to feel like family! Though the shrimp appetizer was simple, it was delicious. We all had pasta and you can't go wrong with the homemade ravioli. The other three dishes were also excellent and flavorful. The owners are the best! We'll be back!! read more

This place is a little gem. The fried mozzarella was crispy and flavorful with just the right dollop of marina and pesto. Breading was light and tasty. Definitely would get again. The ravioli tasted so fresh and flavorful. Truffle sauce was decadent and creamy. Excited to try other pastas on the menu. I'll be back. read more

Piccola Strada - Mozzarella carozza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I guess that I was expecting too much based upon the Yelp reviews, but I would consider it just average NYC Italian. No complaints, but no kudos either. read more

Food was homestyle and very satisfying. I had the eggplant parmigiana which was delicious. My daughter also enjoyed her artichoke ravioli. The proprietors Mario and Isabela were generous and delightful. read more

10/10!! Such delicious and fresh pasta. Would definitely recommend the artichoke ravioli. The owners are so kind and even gave us fresh bread with our to go order. Thank you! read more

Piccola Strada - Artichoke pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is so cute! I called around 10 am on fri and made a rez for 7 pm that same day, super easy. They immediately seated us outside. The tables aren't really six feet apart but oh well. Food was delicious - penne vodka pictured and I ate the whole thing. My friend got chicken Parmesan which came w marinara pasta and he liked it. It's BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine and split it, they brought us wine glasses and poured it for us etc. 10/10!! read more

Piccola Strada - Penne vodka - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly, it's a one-of-a-kind, no-frills type restaurant. Simple decor with brilliant dishes on plate after plate. Best of all, it's BYOB. Also the owner's daughter (who is also a highly-esteemed chef herself) was super sweet and personally checked in on me several times. read more

AMAZING!!! this place is a hidden gem in the east village. the food was amazing as was the service. our server was so nice and everything was served pretty quickly. its byob with a $5 corking fee which is awesome if you're boozin on a budget. it was very good authentic italian restaurant experience especially with the limoncello shots after dessert! my partner got the penne alla vodka and it was SO GOOD, i forgot the name of what i got but it was a linguine shrimp dish with sundried tomatoes and a white wine sauce and it was to die for!!! we got 2 cannolis for dessert they were the classic vanilla with chocolate chips and they were the best cannolis i've ever had. 10000% recommend :) read more

Piccola Strada - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is an amazing find! I went to a show next door and was happily surprised to find this corner gem! Our server Willy was so sweet, and incredibly generous in finding me (someone who's both vegetarian and dairy free) delicious menu options. They don't serve alcohol but Will was happy and willing to send my wife in the right direction for wine. A very decent corkage fee, and some incredible espresso! Thanks so much!! We will for sure be back! read more

Piccola Strada - Espresso, wine and my wife - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Homey. Perfect. Food's delicious. The aromas wafting into the dining area from the kitchen will have you salivating the moment you sit down. And, yes, BYOB. read more

This is such an amazing little restaurant! The food is so authentic and the service by Willie is perfect. The chef and owner Esperanza cooks from the heart. One of the best Italian restaurants in nyc. Looking forward to our next dinner here. Back again tonight and as always just perfect! The food, the service and the overall experience is on par! This is one of the best places to dine in nyc. read more

We were in NY for a friend's annual bday trip, and we were super intrigued by Piccola Strada's BYOB policy. A few of our friends just went to Napa and had some expensive bottles of wine we wanted to drink, so decided to bring them up to NY for this dinner. I made a reservation about a month out. Super nice people on the phone, and when she said they had a 7pm rez, but we would have to be out by 9pm, i thought that was fine! The good: The service was prompt and friendly. The spot is TINY so there's one dude doing everything. The entrees/pastas were all honestly very delicious. I wasn't as much of a fan of the appetizers, but they were fine. The waiter was super helpful with pouring wine and answering questions. I'd say the food is teeeny bit overpriced (to make up for them not making any money on drinks, i imagine) but still spent less than $50/person for an indulgent dinner with 5 bottles of wine! The bad: as i mentioned, they told us they had another rez for the only big table at 9pm so we had to be out. I was ok with that, until they made us wait until 7:20pm to sit down for our 7pm rez. Waiting wasn't that big of a deal, i get it, people camp out. But at 8:55 the waiter was like " you have to leave in 5 minutes the next table is here." Ummm, no. Don't worry, we hung around another 15 mins, then politely left. I would 100% go back to Picolla Strada, probably with a smaller group next time, it's TIGHT in there! read more

The food here was decent but the experience myself and my friends had was so upsetting. We were harassed by 3 different times over the course of the evening. Out of the two people not associated with the restaurant, the owner the worst with harassing us . We are 5 young women (all below 22 years olds) where the waiter antagonized a homeless man where he proceeded spilled water over all of us. The manager then after we complained about waiting over 1.5 hours for chicken parm and getting water spiled over all of us started shouting " these girls don't want to pay" to the rest of the restaurant. We just wanted acknowledgment of the experience and instead we're harassed even more and charged more once looking at our credit card bill. I've never experienced this in my life, please stay away from this place. read more

I've gone to this spot 4-5 times and once during COVID-19. It's always a hit and the food is great. It's a good date spot, while also being a nice place to have a group together because it's BYOB. It's a small mom and son shop (I believe), and now that it's outdoor seating, I think there might be even more space now! Prior to COVID, it was a small, cute little restaurant. I can't recommend it enough. I love their squid inked pasta special. I've introduced this restaurant to a few visitors and have been always been impressed! read more

Fantastic food and service for reasonable prices. Will definitely be going back soon!

Smaller than you think but the soul and authenticity are present in each and every dish coming out from a tiny kitchen. Corkage fee is $ 5 per bottle, so bring your own wine, order all the pastas from the menu, have a feast. read more

Piccola Strada - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Not quite sure how this place got so many good reviews. This place is a very small hole in the wall with terrible food. Starting from the bread, they come out heated to hide the fact how old and stale they are. Once they cool down they turn into these hard things you could barely eat. Then we had the shrimp linguini, lobster ravioli, and pesto gnocchi. The linguini was over cooked and soggy. The other plates weren't that good either. Since the place was so small, we were the only customers at the place and the owner or manager was sitting at the table right next to us. It made us very uncomfortable because she was staring and listening to our conversation the entire time. We originally chose this place since it was byob and we wanted to take our time eating dinner and drinking wine but we felt so uncomfortable we rushed eating our food and wine so we could leave as quickly. Would definitely not recommend this place. read more

Piccola Strada - Shrimp linguini with overcooked pasta. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

No alcohol, BYOB but their charge $5 for corkage's fee without notice Too much choices of chicken Food was ok We are only one table on lunch time but have to ask for water, plate etc. They are busy talking. -_-" read more

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I had a birthday dinner of 14 people at this restaurant & I couldn't ask for better atmosphere or hospitality!! I had used their prefix meal option & I was able to set up the meal the menu a week in advance. I had a few guests with specific dietary restrictions and Mario (the owner) was more than happy to assist in that accommodation with no additional cost. It was truly a seamless evening and all of the food was spectacular! This is a great intimate restaurant which is great for big parties, (you essentially have the entire restaurant to yourself) or a smaller dinner for two. Oh and the fact that they are BYOB is great, and their cork fee is very reasonable! All in all I can't wait to go back! read more

Piccola Strada - All of us outside of the restaurant. Thanks for the photo Mario! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

My go to Italian spot in NYC. It's a very intimate setting in East Village, great for dates (BYOB!) and they even accommodated a table of 10+ guys for a college reunion, although we pretty much took up the entire inside. Love the chicken parm. Entrees are medium size dishes so I don't have to roll myself out and all for a great price read more

I miss Philly BYOs... Going to college in Philly just ruins BYOs in any other city for you. You have your cheap ass Italian restaurants where you order a $10 entree and get drunk off boxed wine. You have your fancier Mexican restaurants where you still get drunk off fancier margaritas. Whatever your fancy, you leave satisfied, somewhat tipsy, and not as poor that comes with buying drinks. Unfortunately Piccolo Strada accomplished none of the above. On short notice, we were able to book a table of 10 for the same night (plus). However, it was a very VERY tight squeeze. Half the table was shoved against the wall and the other half was in the main traffic aisle. I can't count the number of times I needed to scoot in for bathroom trips, dishes to be served, and just general movement. I will say the environment is cute and definitely gives the "mom & pop shop" feel (and made me want to be able to give a better review, but I can't). We ordered a few appetizers for the table, including the artichokes, caprese, and antipasto platter. It literally took more than 30 minutes to prepare the appetizers. Aside from the artichokes, the other apps are just arrangements of raw ingredients. The portions were very overwhelming (there were six very tiny pieces of artichokes and about 15 thinly sliced pieces of meat for the antipasto), and I just wasn't impressed at all. My entree was also a big disappointment. The gnocchi with bolognese didn't satisfy me in the least. First, I don't know how they can claim homemade on the gnocchi because they didn't taste too fresh and the gnocchi were in a shell, ribbon shape, which seemed a little complicated for anything coming out of the tiny kitchen in the back (and yes, you see the entire kitchen as you walk through it to the bathroom). The meat sauce was also ridiculously salty. I understand the importance of seasoning, but it was so salty I actually left all the meat sauce on my plate and had to wipe it off in order to eat the gnocchi. The portion was also tiny, nowhere near enough food to be full. I sampled others' dishes and I was equally unimpressed by them. Too much salt seemed to be a common theme, and wait time was an overall delay. I understand large parties have longer wait times, but we were one of three parties there, can't imagine how much time it would tack on. After spending two hours there for just apps and entrees, I got restless and couldn't wait to get the bill and bounce. I really wanted to like this place and be able to write a stellar review, but the service and food just didn't hit the mark. If you just want a BYO for friends in an intimate setting and don't care about anything else, this will do the trick. Otherwise you'll need to go elsewhere if you want to enjoy your meal. read more

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Piccolo Strada is the cutest little place on 4th Street! The food was AMAZING! The service was impeccable! And overall, my friends and I had such a great time. The couple that owns the restaurant are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. They made my friends and I feel like we really belonged there. We've already planned to go back soon!! read more

Came here for my birthday dinner. My table was a party of nine, and I read reviews on how this was a small Italian restaurant, but you really see how small it is when you're actually in the place with nine people. What made me pick this restaurant was the homemade Italian food and the well priced BYOB. Now, I didn't pay for this meal, but based on other yelpers, I think it's around $5 per bottle. They have no limit like other places so we brought ten bottles and it was enough for everyone. The tables were very jam packed so it was hard to fit all the glasses and the appetizers on the table but we managed along with the help of their terrific staff. We ordered a couple cold antipasto plates and a shrimp appetizer as well. Both were pretty good, not the best I've had. I had the Osso Bucco for my entree which is served over a bed of homemade gnocchi. The Osso Bucco was good, but much different from the normal ones I've had. I feel I didn't order as well as others at my table. If you go here, stick to the pasta. I tasted lobster raviolis, pesto pasta, and Bolognese and I preferred them all over my dish. From what I remember, the tiramisu was very tasty. And it came with a candle and a song. Can't beat that right? I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for homemade Italian food with a great BYOB deal in a great neighborhood. read more

Piccola Strada - Osso Bucco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Parts of the reviews are right: BYOB, inexpensive, fine service and small neighborhood restaurant. The reviews are all 5 stars. Really??? We thought the food was very very ordinary. Convenient to theater next door. read more

Eating here brought me straight back to when I lived in Italy. The food, the ambience, the culture, and especially the genuine kindness of the staff and owners. The food was PHENOMENAL. I had the Mozzarella In Carrozza to start, which tasted of genuine Italian seasoning and herbs. This is also a restaurant who will bring you bread and olive oil upon request, which is excellent. For main course I had the Lobster Ravioli and Linguine Mari E Monti and we nearly licked our plates clean from how delicious the sauce was. This was an excellent meal, a fantastic restaurant that is cozy and intimate, but not crowded. I would 10/10 come back here to try everything else on the menu. read more

Charming. Ate at this restaurant while visiting friends. Tried their delicious ossobuco. BYOB made it very affordable. Felt like a dinner with family. Great service and great ambiance. read more

This place was perfect for our cozy Sunday night girls dinner. We wanted authentic Italian and we absolutely got it - all 6 plates of food went back scraped clean. The owner was so kind and friendly and even brought us complementary limoncello to top off our amazing meal. We all have put this on our list to come back! read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the city for so many reasons. First of all, the food is delicious. Secondly, they are super accommodating and attentive, and thirdly it's byob. If you're looking for something fancy then this may not be your place. But if your looking for something small with an intimate setting, with good food at reasonable prices, with great service then call them today and make a reservation. Try the osso buco, get a few anti pastos, bring a good bottle of wine and a good partner to engage in stimulating conversations. read more

Okay, so this is the CUTEST place. My girlfriend and I wanted to go somewhere that "felt like a grandmas house" and this was perfect. Small menu, small place, but everything was incredible. We got a Cesar salad, and the artichoke appetizer and they were both amazing. For entrees, we got the gnocchi and the chicken parm (which was the best I've ever had in my LIFE). The owner was SO sweet and gave us a free lemoncello shot, and the woman who made the food came out and asked us our thoughts, which was so great too. As if it couldn't get any better, the dessert was delicious (tiramisu and canoli's) and the place is BYOB. Would recommend to anyone. read more

Went for dinner last night and was so good! Got the lobster ravioli. Best part about this place is that it's BYOB for a small corking fee. read more

Piccola Strada - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've read in scripture that "home is where you make it." Now, this might invite skeptics to explore their dark interpretations of reality. However, here, at this magical establishment, when you are here, you are a part of something more magical than the miracle of life itself! I've heard that the American dream is a byproduct of the search for some combination of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I must admit that, at this time, my ears were a mere extensions of my nubile existence. But now, I have been introduced to the true American dream. It is one filled with robust flavors, intricuit culinary stylings, and intimate bilingual conversations. This is an establishment that satiates both the mind and the soul. Esperansa is a business owner who inspires, feeds, and enlightens. El mundo necesita más gente como este ángel. read more

My friend had picked a pricey tapas place in the LES, he said he was starving and we always split the bill, damn. I countered, let's try out Piccola Strada, pro suggestion. I called 30 min before we were planning on arriving and they were happy to give us a reservation for four. I had read that this place was small, that was a lie. This place is smalllll. It's size gives it a cozy and intimate ambiance, something rarely found in affordable Italian restaurants. And that's what this place is, very affordable! Our waiter was great and very attentive. We brought two bottles of wine (BYOB) with a cheap corking fee. For an app I split the shrimp, a solid choice. And for my entree I had the lobster ravioli, which was divine. It wasn't a huge amount of food, but what it lacked in quantity it more that made up for in quality. Overall, if you're looking for delicious yet affordable Italian food in an intimate space, then you've found your destination! read more

Favorite restaurant in LES and I live close by. Homemade and fresh food made by a true Italian chef. The food is amazing, but the experience is even better. The restaurant is very small which makes you feel like your really in Italy. The chef is right there and is so welcoming. She's the best. I've been going here for 6+ years and this is my first review (took way too long). It's also byob, but that doesn't really matter. Highly recommend, but make sure to make a reservation far in advance I if you plan on a group larger than 4. read more

Byob with $5 cork fee!!!! Amazing italian food. I had the caprese salad and the Ossobuco di manzo. The meat was perfectly done so I didn't even need a knife! Other top hits at the table were the lobster ravioli and the artichoke ravioli (sauce was so creamy and delicious). Nice portion for the caesar salad. Service was great and inside was cute. Will definitely be back! read more

Piccola Strada - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I liked this place a lot. Everything is awesome. Very cozy place. Artichoke pasta is fabulous. Will be back :)

Great neighborhood find. Make sure to call ahead because the restaurant is a small place that only seats about 15-20 people! All of their food is amazing and the fact that it is BYOB is very nice. A great date night spot!! read more

Piccola Strada - Artichoke ravioli in a black truffle cream sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I had the most amazing time at Piccola Strada!! Aside from the food being absolutely delicious, Esperanza and Mario were so incredibly kind and welcoming. They are such a nice couple that truly care about their customers. The cannolis were to die for, and you have to end your meal with a cappuccino and some limoncello!!! 10/10 read more

This is the best Italian restaurant in NYC period. And on top of that its byob so I might call it heaven. The bolognese is my favorite and you can get that in their gnocchi or the flat noodles. Their pesto is also amazing. The staff is super nice especially the chef. Make a reservation though cause they get busy. read more