Delicious Italian Entrees Great Atmosphere Servers attentive, but not hovering Great pianist read more

The live piano music was the best part of the evening. Service was hurried and meal was ok. I guess I was disappointed as I had higher expectations. Website sold me on stopping in. The restaurant appearance is very aging and tired. I would not return or recommend. Not bad, just not memorable. read more

8/10/26. Came here on first official day of DFW Restaurant Week. They must be doing something right because this place has been here for 40+ years. It offers a standard fare Italian menu and consistency over the years. My 3-course restaurant week pick started with a shrimp and mushrooms appetizer that was delicious, shrimp perfectly cooked and seasoned, along with a wonderful cream sauce. For my entree I chose the veal chop (a substitute for the pork chop on the menu because the pork chops were not delivered by supplier that day) topped with mushrooms and accompanied by potatoes and green beans. I'm really glad the veal was the choice because it was very tasty. The mushrooms were a great accompaniment. The entree was preceded by a nice, fresh standard green salad with a very good Caesar dressing. Dessert was a standard NY plain cheesecake with raspberry topping; nothing fancy and was ok. All in all an enjoyable meal and service was ok. The disappointment was that since it was Monday there was no live piano player! Bummer!! That is the true joy of this place-the live piano music at dinner. They should have warned us when we made the reservation that there is no piano on Mondays. That ambiance of the live piano, along with consistently good food is what makes Piccolo Mondo a special place. read more

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It's always a pleasant experience here at Piccolo Mondo. Today was lunch with a friend and some trout almondine. Piccolo remains a nice, low key, all-weather dining location with good and speedy service in the Arlington area. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Trout almondine - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Server was exceptionally rude. After trying to be helpful explaining how to make a Cafe' Macchiato, he walked away and muttered, "Like I give a $#!t!" I have never experienced something like this in my entire life, and I've been all over the world. Lived in Napoli for 5 years btw. Food and ambiance were okay, but my wife and I will never go back. Plenty of excellent restaurants in the area that provide better service. read more

Their service is great, food is really good. Pasta is authentic and deserves the 5 star review. Couldn't believe I found this place on our way to Arlington concert. Our 5 - yr old ordered a buttered pasta and he loved it so much that he had to lick the butter from the plate LOL. My meat sauce in my spaghetti tasted so good. Meaty but not overpowering. My husband's live his pasta so much too. We left very much satisfied with everything we had. One should try this hole in a wall place. Looks to be famous with the locals as it started to get busy when we left . Their calamari is different and unique but tasty. I love it. read more

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We use to love this place however our last visit fell short. our food was cold and served about 5-8 minutes apart. The music was great. read more

This is an absolute gem of originality and great food! Found this place on a last minute whim and will be back many times. The service was beyond exceptional and loved all of the unique ambiance with the establishment. read more

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What a wonderful experience we had at Picolo Mondo. It's been around for decades and has never ceased to please us each time we visit. The problem is we forget about it since we're not in this part of Arlington very often. We were running an errand in the area, looked over at Piccolo and it fit the bill for our dinner destination for the evening. My wife and I were tired and wanted to experience a nice relaxing meal. We were greeted warmly and in a very professional manner, nothing less expected at Piccolo Mondo based on pasted visits to the restaurant. After ordering our drinks and looking over the menu, we placed our entree orders. My wife ordered the Orecchiette alla Arrabiata, she likes things nice and spicy. I opted for the Baked Manicotti. A breadbasket of warm bread was bought out along with our cold crisp salads. The wait time before our entrees were presented to us was perfect for us to be able to relax, enjoy our salads and have a nice conservation. The piano music in the background was so soothing, it set the mood for our visit. Both of our entrees were delicious, prepared perfectly and served piping hot from the kitchen. Throughout our visit, service was excellent without out anyone of the staff hovering. We both promised each other that we wouldn't wait so long until our next visit. Thank you, Piccolo Mondo, for a wonderful visit. read more

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Great service and food at this establishment! Our group really enjoyed themselves! When we get back to Arlington we'll be back!

My family has been going to Piccolo for literally 40 years. Antonio and his staff are the best in the business and while other companies find ways to penny pinch and find ways to change recipes , nothing is more consistent than Piccolo Mondo. Ambiance is upscale fare with white table clothes. I've never had a bad meal or time there and will go back every time I visit family in Arlington. read more

Piccolo Mondo was my family's go-to for Italian fine dining during my 33 years in Arlington--and it still delivers! I recently took a client for lunch, and both the food and service were just as exquisite as I remembered. My Veal Scaloppine al Limone was fabulous, and my guest called the Lasagna alla Bolognese one of the best he's ever had. With a relaxed lunch vibe, great staff, and white tablecloth charm, we'll definitely be back! read more

I have been going to Piccolo Mondo for years and the wonderful dishes they prepare, the great service and the ambiance is why I keep going back read more

Food was hot, delicious! Entree came with potatoes and green beans. Bread was warm and butter softened. Green salad was very fresh. Very friendly and attentive service. They refilled water very often. Nice ambiance! Clean with cloth napkins and table cloth. Full bar available. Can accommodate large groups. Private room available. read more

Nice little romantic place with great food and very attentive waitstaff. The bread and butter is amazing. read more

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Wonderful table service though not all waiters serve the appetizer. Our favorite is the peppercorn steak, delicious. Lovely interior with piano music majestic fir at great atmosphere. read more

Great atmosphere! Amazing food. The owner told me it's not shrimp Alfredo it's fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp chicken Marsala is thee best I've ever eaten! Highly recommended for a romantic dinner read more

I'm glad I tried this restaurant! It's a great place to stop by for lunch during work hours and I saw a lot of people had also done the same when I visited. My brother-in-law said the atmosphere was off and they had a stuffy vibe when he visited but I respectfully disagree! It's a nice restaurant. I saw them removing the linens from each table after guests had finished their meal and I was feeling sorry for the wait staff. That is a lot of undressing and dressing of tables! The food was great! I appreciated their complimentary crusty bread (as opposed to bread being too doughy) and the pasta I had with my mussels had a delightful seafood essence I enjoyed. The Broiled Chicken and Sauteed Mushrooms were very simple but the mushrooms had great flavor! I'll definitely be visiting again. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Half of the Mussels Marinara with linguini and half of the Broiled Chicken and Sauteed Mushrooms (Split in half for me and my company) - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Some of the best pasta we have ever had. Everything is homemade. Service is impeccable. Live music and excellent ambiance. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I love this place. The food is awesome and the ambiance is great for business meetings. This is my go to place in Arlington Texas.

This place is hands down one of the best places I've been to in Arlington. The environment is very old school Italian restaurants with live piano playerthat starts at 7. Beautiful place for a date night. I sat at the bar top this evening of which the bartender was amazing to recommend the Rolatine di pollo paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Truly a beautiful dinner. I asked the bartender what he would have for dessert and it was a amaretto Kahlúa milkshake. Couldn't have asked for a better meal. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Rolatine di Pollo - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

In the middle of a winter storm in Arlington,TX a great find brought warmth. Ambiance, service and quality of food. 10 out of 10 for each of them. The bread was fluffy inside with crispy outside. The swordfish with rosemary lemon sauce was delicious. Veal Scaloppine Marsala was plate licking (bread) terrific. If in town do not miss eating here. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Coziness - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Always right on: food delicious, service impeccable, nice quiet evening out. Best Italian food around

Went here to meet some friends. It's a very dim, formal, but inviting atmosphere with live music from musicians that I heard have been playing there for a very long time. I ordered the baked manicotti, which was yummy, but had way too much cheese. Wish it had more meat, however, it was good. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Baked Manicotti - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Food is ALWAYS amazing, service is spot on and ambiance is beyond enjoyable!! Antonio never disappoints!!

We visited two years ago and we went back last night. Jose was our server and he was amazing making sure we had everything we needed. We were so happy to see the restaurant has flourished and people are visiting. I had Veal Limone and it was amazing with great flavor and really tender. My husband had the special which was ravioli stuffed with cheese and spinach served in a red sauce. He ordered a meatball on the side and boy was it tasty. If you're in town do yourself a huge favor and stop in for dinner. read more

For about 4 decades, Piccolo Mondo Restaurant has been all about live music, romantic atmosphere and quality scratch cooking. Piccolo Mondo was started by Antonio Capaccioli of Siena. My curiosity was finally satisfied having visited. We ordered: *Antipasto Misto ( Fam vetoed my Escargot alla Romana suggestion) *Lasagna alla Bolognese *Gnocchi al Pomodoro *Sides: Fettuccine Alfredo, Meatballs & Sausage *Tiramisu Their hospitality and ambience were on point. Stand outs: Antipasto Misto, Lasagna alla Bolognese & Gnocchi al Pomodoro. read more

Excellent food and service. Pleasant environment and perfect for special occasions of all kinds.

The atmosphere is sophisticated, similar to that of a medium rank steak house, with music from the piano bar. The osso bucco was generous, well cooked and well seasoned. Service was very attentive read more

I love their lasagne and caprese salad! They have great food and daily specials. Not the typical chain restaurant. You can actually have a conversation! The ambience is nice and customer service phenomenal. read more

This place totally works. Delicious authentic Italian food. Great service. Warm, hospitable ambiance. I look forward to future visits! read more

A great time dining here with our friends in Interlochen. First time at this family restaurant, recommended by our neighbors; we enjoyed meeting Antonio and his staff. We like supporting local businesses. Good service and I enjoyed my shrimp scampi dinner! When in Rome, eat what the Romans eat.. Stick with the most popular Italian dishes here and you won't go wrong. Molte piace. Grazieh Mille! Will definitely come back here again. read more

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Chicago/NYC old school Italian restaurant. Classic Italian menu, for the over 50 crowd that have memories of the classic Italian menus! Staff is attentive and knowledgeable, some nights there's a piano player. read more

I'm a returning customer to Piccolo Mondo. The service is always good, the food is authentic and I love their old world charm. read more

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We celebrated TWO birthdays recently and told them at the time of the reservation we were celebrating TWO birthdays and when we arrived the host literally had on jeans and white sneakers! After we had dinner and spent over $250 no slice of cake came for the birthday folks no candle no nothing. The waitress told them happy birthday when we arrived and that was it! EXTREMELY disappointed that nothing was done and the casualness of the host. Just not really what we were used to at Piccolo Mondo in the past. We won't be back, especially on a birthday read more

Best Italian restaurant in the area. Started with lentil soup then had chicken marsala with mushrooms. Excellent food, waiter was friendly and answered all our questions. Food is always fresh and delicious. Great quiet ambiance. read more

Piccolo Mondo - Chicken marsala - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My husband and I love coming here whenever we visit family in Arlington. The ambiance can't be beat - great lighting with an old school feel and live music on weekends. Food is always delicious - the tortellini della nonna and lasagna are our faves. Definitely a classic in Arlington! read more

What. Why have I never been here before? I've spent so many years in Arlington, it's nuts that I hadn't eaten here! Jon was looking for a spot for us to get lunch and suggested Piccolo Mondo, since Yelp had some reviews that mentioned gluten free options. One review said they had gf stuff, another said they didn't. So I called to ask! I spoke with the owner and he let me know that they have both gluten free penne and spaghetti, and that their proteins could always be served with veggies and potatoes as well. He was super accommodating and kind and sounded excited about his restaurant's food, which made me want to go even more. This restaurant looks like it'd be tiny from the outside, but it's so big inside! They have a piano and live music in the evenings Tuesday-Saturday. We went for lunch and it was super quiet, just a few tables. Linens, fresh flowers, low lighting. Quite cozy and I can see how it'd be romantic in the evenings. I started with the tomato and mozzarella while Jon for a Caesar salad. Both were perfect. The baguette served with butter smelled AMAZING and Jon said he ate way too much bread. Our waiter, Doug, was the best. He was cool and comfortable and nice, knew the menu perfectly, made great suggestions, and took good care of us. Jon got a special, penne with creamy pesto sauce and grilled chicken. I got the same thing without chicken and with gluten free pasta. Doug let us know the gf pasta would take a bit longer to cook, but we didn't mind at all. IT WAS SO GOOD. The pesto sauce was so perfect, they need to bottle that stuff. Jon said, "let's go back for dinner." Haha. We definitely will soon! read more

It's unsuspecting from outside, but this was a really cool upscale Italian spot with live music. Great food and ambiance.

I visited with my sorority alumnae group for dinner and was expecting really great food based on what others said. I was disappointed that it seemed to be overpriced and not as satisfying as I wanted. Maybe it was an off night, we got there close to opening on a Saturday so it wasnt overly busy until we left. The service was good and we were able to make a reservation for our group of about 8 ahead of time which was nice. But my food was kind of lackluster- i got the lasagna with a salad. I cannot say i will be rushing back. read more

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