The garden of this great restaurant is to be enjoyed. Our server Manuel was phenomenal. The food was hot, served promptly, fresh, and amazing to the taste. What an experience. A must return. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Salmon that's is delectable - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I believe I gave this restaurant 5 stars a few years ago. The food is still good and the waitstaff is excellent. But what happened to good manners. It was a Monday evening and after getting out of my car, I was walking as best as I could to the door; I clearly have issues with walking and found the door to be very heavy. Two men were standing behind a host table and one of the men who was recently employed at the restaurant walks around telling the customers that if they need anything he is there. Well, do you think one of the men could have come over to help me open the door? I was clearly struggling with it. They both had their noses in the air like, we are so important and you are so lucky to be dining with us. Really? Then, my friend and I were leaving and the same thing. Not one of them came over to open the door. They barely said goodnight. As far as I am concerned, going to a restaurant is the same as going to someone's home for dinner. I'm over it. I dine here when in town, but think I will find another restaurant. It used to be fun, but no more. Everyone looks very unhappy at the front door. No thanks. read more

We enjoyed Piccolo Sogno on Mother's Day this year. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we were not able to sit outside, because that's what everyone always raves about when they talk about this restaurant. The food here was solid, especially the branzino. They bring it out and present it tableside and then take it away and bring it back on the plate, skinned and deboned. It is probably the meatiest branzino I have ever eaten. The house ravioli was good but nothing special. The risotto was tasty with a mixture of mushrooms (per the menu although I couldn't find more than one) and truffles which you could taste the flavor of. The grilled calamari was quite delicious with just the right touch of smokiness to it and very tender. My husband enjoyed his fish stew, although said it was not amazing, just good. Service was good, especially by the bus boys. Overall I would give it a 3.5 stars. Nothing amazing, but solid. We will be back to enjoy the patio. read more

Amazing food and incredible service! Highly recommend their specials were to die for and the ambience was great !

I love this place. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service is great, and I always love the food. The calamari and truffle ravioli were excellent. Honestly I have never been on the weekend but through the week I have had no issue with service or getting a reservation. Would def. return. read more

I expected more based on all of the reviews I have seen. I could have simply had a perfect storm of issues, but the plate I had was a pasta mixed with shellfish which all around felt rubbery. We were seated near the bar which contributed to all sorts of traffic moving in and out; and this was a weeknight. Most other reviewers were correct in that this place is very busy. Ask to be seated farther back in the restaurant not near the bar. The server was very nice and accommodating. I almost felt she empathized with our location and the acrobatics that took place around us. For the price, it didn't seem worth it. I would be willing to give it another go though as it was my first visit. read more

Real authentic Italian. Not the American verison of Italian...but Italian food like they eat in northern Italy! The setting is quite beautiful too...especially in the warmer months, sitting outside is just spectacular. You dont even realize that you are sitting right off Halsted. Just a lovely setting, outstanding service, and some of the best food this side of the Atlantic. Now go Mangi! read more

This places is great. Nice ambiance. Delicious, authentic, thick balsamic dipping sauce for bread (we ended up buying a bottle of it). The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable considering we were the youngest people there by 10 years at least and we could have easily been overlooked. We were here to celebrate valentine's day, and it was a very romantic spot. Huge wine list. I'm sure you could find anything you want (it's not too overwhelming if you are like me and strategically buy the second cheapest bottle of red wine they have). I hear the outside patio is where it's at, but it was February, so I couldn't verify. read more

This is a great spot. It's right where the southside and northside of Chicago meet, and just west enough of downtown to avoid steep parking fares, heavy traffic, and congested pedestrian sidewalks. It's close to the Lake st. EL platform and right off of the 90/94 expressway. I was able to park on the street about 100ft away, but I won't be expecting that next time. They do have so small private lot and a valet. The interior is decorated well, but the inside is cramped. Narrow walkways with tables in close proximity to each other. We were sat within 10 minutes of arrival with a reservation, and we spent the time waiting at the small, but nice bar. They had a good selection of higher end spirits and a large selection of wine. We started with two appetizers, both with prosciutto. The prosciutto and melon complimented each other well, both were thinly sliced. The prosciutto and fresh spun mozzarella was just as good and freshly prepared. I ordered the duck which was cooked perfectly, with bone-in. It was served with spinach topped with small sausage crumbs, which added some great flavor to the spinach. Instead of mashed potatoes, a Purée of cauliflower, garlic, oil, and parmesan cheese was at the bottom of the dish. Also fantastic. My wife ordered a tomato based seafood dish with shrimp, sea bass, calamari, and mussels. She enjoyed it. Desert was then ordered. It was a hazelnut ice cream and chocolate lava cake concoction that really offset each other well. We ordered a bottle of wine, and also an espresso and a coffee. The bill, not including tip was $150. Very impressive considering I've spent more money for much less food, that didn't taste nearly as good. Portions are ample, but not generous. The service was great. The restaurant was packed, even at 9:30 at night. I will definitely return, especially to check out their patio. read more

Great food and service. Extensive wine list. I had the beet salad with fennel and ricotta. Light dressing. Thick aged balsamic vinegar on the table to add to your salad and for dipping bread. And the homemade pappadelli with boat ragu. Yummy. A must in Chicago read more

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Was really looking forward to eating here. But Was a major let down. My entree actually looked like dog food. Luckily it tasted better, but not by much. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This might be the worst service I have ever had. We waited over an hour for our meals, and our waitor never checked on us. We sent an appetizer back to the kitchen due to how terrible it was, and still got charged for it. Two of our main courses were fine, but the other was clearly waiting on the heat lamp for over half an hour. The seafood was lukewarm, burned, and over seasoned. Overall, definitely not worth the price. read more

There is no kinder more thoughtful staff or owners than this restaurant. They each care deeply for their restaurant and you can tell because they've put their hearts into how they treat each customer, it's always the same bartenders, the same hosts, the same wait staff, they care and are proud of the amazing meals they provide daily. The food is consistently amazing always fresh and the patio is a lovely oasis in chicago. If you can't get a dinner reservation try lunch they might even let you order off the dinner menu if they have the ingredients, also a great cheat is to order 1/2 portions of pastas so you can try more :). The Branzino is my all time favorite, the short ribs are a close second just much richer. Could not live this place more!! read more

I was looking forward to a graduation dinner here that was preplanned with reservations almost 3 months in advance. Unfortunately the weather wasn't nice enough to sit outside, which is first come first serve with or without reservations. Our reservations for 9 were at 7:30, again 3 months in advance and we called several times the week of to make sure it was still going to be okay. We didn't get seated until after 8 p.m. That behavior would never fly anywhere else in the city, and if it were to happen, most restaurants would at least comp dessert, an appetizer or one of our 3 cars that we had sitting out in valet. I would never wait that long to eat there again unless it was to enjoy a glass of wine on their patio; honestly the only reason we were going here. The food was good, as expected. It wasn't tapas but definitely smaller portions for an Italian restaurant. The wine menu was large but they didn't carry a Pinot Grigio, which I found odd for an Italian restaurant. I would go back, but not anytime soon. This place has been open for a while and it wasn't a weekend, they should have their act together by now. For a similar taste with better service, I suggest Osteria Via Stato in River North. read more

BEST ITALIAN IN CHICAGO! I've been here many times, from dinner with friends to anniversary dates to my graduation dinner. The food is always amazing, the service is consistently excellent, and Chef Tony is about as humble and great of a person as I've met in the industry. The apps are always great, including recent favorites Fritto Misto and Fiori di Zucca. The pizzas are all great and can be good to share as an app or have as a personal entree. Every pasta has been delicious, with the Spaghetti Neri a consistent favorite. I could go on and on...just order the whole menu! read more

Impressed? Well, I'm not sure that even begins to describe my experience at Piccolo Sogno. My Italian wine group decided to head here for one of our monthly tastings. My friend had arranged for us to have a table and told them about our dinner theme. To say we were made welcome from the get go would be an understatement. This was A+ service the whole way and I didn't want to wait til the end to bring it up. The GM was the one who was handling us and he understood very early on that we were going to want to share with each other. Not only did he arrange for the dishes to come out like that, they personally split up the courses. We started off with the Burrata and the Griglia Mista. Since I'm not the biggest fan of octopus or squid, I let my friends have some more of that one. The burrata was damn good. The cheese was done perfectly and they also had prosciutto along with it. This was a great way to start things off. We next moved onto the veal and boar ragus. We were drinking Amarone and heavier dishes were needed. Both ragus were spot on with just the right amount of sauce and meat. The finale were the short ribs and the duck. Now the food had been really filling up to this point, but these dishes were too good to pass up. The short ribs were tender and filled with flavor. This dish alone would've been great. But, then came the duck. Flat out, this was special. This was easily the star dish and one to search out. The duck was done perfectly and the polenta with it just added to the savoriness. Piccolo Sogno was a complete knock out. We will be back here for another higher end dinner. The food and service was absolutely stellar and I have nothing but the greatest praise for them. Cheers Piccolo Sogno, you guys absolutely rule. read more

I live right by here and always see a crowd of people going in! Finally decided to try it. They have a beautiful patio and a great ambience outside! However, the food is strictly mediocre! I have had better italian food at many other places in the city. I usually ask myself at most restaurants, would I go back here? I came back with a NO! This is only for their food! Their service and ambience are great! read more

It was very busy during our visit despite it being a Monday night. We sat on the patio, and it took quite a while for someone to come to our table. However, the staff was very friendly. We started with an appetizer portion of the ravioli, which was amazing and the perfect size. Had we ordered it as our entree, we both felt it would have been a bit too rich to eat that much of. The squash blossoms and included sauce were very good. The short rib was delicious as well. My wife went with risotto special, which was good, but it seemed to be missing something--perhaps a little more creaminess. We had a very good dessert, although it apparently wasn't good enough for me to remember exactly what it was...Overall, the food was great, the patio was great, and the service was good when they had time to come to our table. We'll be back! read more

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Darn good Italian. It is a little out of the Gold coast area but worth the cab fare. While waiting at the busy bar we were given a little bread basket to munch on. A nice touch. Food is excellent and the outdoor patio is more like another dining room. I would like to see what happens if it rains. It got dark about 8:15 and you need a flashlight app on your phone to see what you're eating. You really can't see the sky out there because of overhanging trees and a high fence. No breeze to speak with the fence but it does insulate you from the constant street noise. I had duck on a bed of spinach with mashed cauliflower which was very good. My wife got a whole fried fish that was very good as well. Highly recommend eating here. read more

My good friend invited me there for dinner. It was the BESTEST MOSTEST AWESOMEST dinner I've had. Fancy-shmancy atmosphere requires you to dress appropriately. Waiters with heavy Italian accents will serve you well and be extremely helpful. Wine selection is great. I had swan with some vegetables and pizza and something else. Food was GREAT, wine was even better. I wasn't paying, but my friend had to let go of a couple hundred dollars... Definitely an upscale place. read more

Excellent Italian food and service Excellent Italian restaurant in Chicago with knowledgeable servers to guide you through the menu that has both traditional offerings and interesting house specials. I would come back for the food but for "out of towners" the location seems a bit industrial and it's good that they have valet parking. We came on the recommendation of a Chicago friend and did not regret her recommendation. read more

The food here was wonderful. I started with the gnocchi invernali, which were plump, well-cooked and stuffed with both potato and spinach: delicious. They bathed in a lovely tomato and mushroom sauce that really made the dish. But it was my entree, the ravioli "piccolo sogno" that really surprised and delighted me. With the exception of Celeste in NY, I haven't found a restaurant that serves a truly spectacular ravioli - Piccolo Sogno is it. As I ate, I kept telling my fellow diners the the ravioli was "divine." After the gnocchi, as you can imagine, I was stuffed, but the ravioli, with its beautiful butter and marsala glaze, smattered with pine nuts, was simply too good to put down. It was heaven. Really. If I was rating the food alone, Piccolo Sogno would certainly receive four stars. The food was not only authentic (which is so difficult to find), but absolutely delicious as well. But the service was a bit lacking - our waiter seemed neither interested in impressing us, nor particularly keen to serve us. He did not bother to walk us through the specials, and at several points we had to ask other members of the waitstaff for additional drinks. And while the decor was pleasant, it was a bit boring for my taste. There was nothing memorable about the decor whatsoever. I could have just as easily have been sitting at half a dozen other restaurants in Chicago. I would happily give Piccolo Sogno another go, however. The food is certainly worth a repeat visit. read more

I much prefer this menu compared to Piccolo Sogno Due. They always have seasonal specials and the service is spot on. If they mention a special of salt packed Branzino....order it! The fish is served whole, filleted table side, and simply divine. This restaurant doesn't skimp on quality ingredients and the dishes are fresh and inventive. I'm not one to seek out Italian food, but this is the exception. All the pasta courses can be served as appetizer portions, but are hearty enough to share. Bread service is also worth splurging on. In warmer months, the outdoor seating is magical. Tree cover with fairy lights, very unique for West Loop. They have the ambiance down. read more

In the summer and fall, take a seat on the patio for a nice family dinner or a date. In the winter, check them out during Restaurant Week. If you come in large groups then, make sure to make reservations beforehand. Business casual attire (i.e. business separates, not a suit) is highly recommended but not required. They also offer several vegetarian-friendly options which are decently prepared. read more

Piccolo Sogno - Insalata de pere - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went here for a dinner party with 7 other couples! Although the dinner started at 9pm, it wasnt a problem. Where else can you accomodate 14 people on a Saturday night in Chicago in the River North neighborhood? Let me give you the condensed ratings: The Pappardelle with Boar.....FANTASTIC! Where else can you get boar? Short Ribs, Gnocchi, Proscuitto on the Pizza! AMAZING! One of the better Italian Restaurants that I have dined at! read more

This place is like the restaurant version of violet hour. The atmosphere is very comfortable and you feel like you're dining in someone's house. The waiter seemed like he was flown here straight from Italy and could not have been friendlier. We went here with another couple who raved about the food. I wasn't disappointed at all but I think that my boyfriend didn't fully enjoy his entree. The fresh mozzarella absolutely melts in your mouth so be sure to order some caprese salad to start. The sampler was also great to share with the group and we got to try a little of everything. My gnocchi was quite tasty and flavorful. My boyfriend had the short ribs but felt they were somewhat average. I would recommend this place and will be coming back to check it out. read more

Valet parking $6?!?!? love it.... Really cute little place, made us wait 20 minutes for our reservation though. Also, in the bar/dinning area it is very crowded -- actually the whole place was crowded, a lot of server butt to customer face time. Our server was pretty good, strong service, but not too strong on her food and wine knowledge. The bussers and runner were really good though. The food did remind me of the year I lived in Italy.... much more Italian than the american-italian food some many of us get used to eat. Unfortunately nothing really stood out. The grilled calamari was good, but over priced. We had a couple of the pastas -- good but not great. I had the short rib and it was decent, but ended up being disappointing because it had been so highly recommended. I'm looking forward to going back this summer when the outside back patio is open... I keep thinking it would be the perfect late afternoon long lunch. It's a great looking spot.... some meat, cheese, light bits and a couple bottles of wine..... I could easily pretend to be back in Italy here! read more

My boyfriend took me here for a surprise Valentine's Day dinner, and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience from the ambiance, service, to the food. We were promptly seated, given a bread basket, and menus. Our waiter gave us excellent recommendations for wine (and thankfully didn't question or make fun of my lack of knowledge of wine) and was very attentive to our every need. We ordered the spaghetti neri and funghi pizza, and the staff graciously split everything onto two plates so we didn't have to do the divide on our own. The pizza was wonderful: thin, crunchy crust with flavorful and pungent cheese and truffle. At first I thought the truffle was a little overwhelming, but I found the more I ate, the more I got into and enjoyed it. The star of the show was the spaghetti neri. I've never had black squid spaghetti, but it was amazing!! The seafood paired with it was excellent, and our plates were both quickly empty. I would highly recommend Piccolo Sogno for your next fancy dinner date, with your S/O, friends, or family. read more

I had an affair on Saturday night. Go ahead and tell my wife because she was there and actually encouraged it. OK, now get your dirty minds out of the gutter. Our favorite mid-priced Italian restaurant in the city is Follia - for that matter it's one of our favorite restaurants of any kind for the food, the atmosphere, the owner/staff, etc. However, after hearing so many great things about Piccolo Sogno, we decided to step out on our very solid and wonderful relationship with Follia and thought there's nothing wrong with having an alternative on the side. The menu looked very similar to Follia both in terms of selection and price so we figured we'd be in for a great meal. Early in the day, we knew we were going to be running a little late for our reso, so I called and the host was very accommodating - actually pushing us up 1/2 hour even though they were booked for the night. We arrived and were seated right away. The restaurant is definitely charming and although it was way too cold to eat in their "famed" outdoor area, the feeling was definitely that of something not smack in the middle of the city. I couldn't quite put my finger on where this "out of the city" feel was - but on further consideration, I'm going to go with the suburbs (which isn't exactly what I had in mind). The crowd was on the older side (which is fine) but made it feel like a place best suited to go with your parents and/or for a weekday meal as there really wasn't too much in the way of excitement. The wine list was extensive and moderately priced. We settled on a nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. For apps I had the fried calamari which was excellent and Amy had the caprese salad. I must denote that caprese salads are pretty much her favorite thing in the world so to say she was disappointed was an understatement. Yes, the mozzarella was creamy and delicious, but it was served with sundried tomatoes as opposed to regular ones which ultimately killed the dish. For entrees, I had the green and white ribbon pasta with veal ragu. It was tasty but somewhat amateurish and basic and didn't really have any umph after the first few bites. Amy had been looking forward to her dish all day which was the truffle ravioli, mushrooms, cheese, etc. The dish was drenched in truffle oil to the point of being very overwhelming in a bad way. A few of her mushroom bites tasted "like they were still in dirt" and although we can both appreciate food "of the earth" this I believe was unintentional, again, in a bad way. We opted to skip dessert and move on with our night. The bill was reasonable - just over $100 for everything mentioned. We might give this another try in the warmer months to experience the garden but until then, it's seems that our best bet for this sort of meal is to stay faithful to Follia. It's a few days later and we're both still feeling guilty! read more

Despite a losing effort from the United States vs Ghana in the World Cup, I hoped to up my spirits by taking in an evening of wonderful Italian food. The GF and I, on a whim, called Piccolo Sogno without a reservation at 8pm on a Saturday night... and to our surprise, they said they could get us on the famed back patio for 9pm. GLORIOUS! The meal was great - the people watching was great - the light Chianti was great - the whole atmosphere was great. From the apps to the salads to the entrees, everything was wonderful. You can't go wrong with a salad of arugula, peaches, goat cheese and olive oil. Simply perfect. I did feel that my duck was a bit over cooked, but that was probably my fault for not specifying that I like duck rare. The flavors were spot on, though. read more

The bartenders were sort of incompetent, taking forever and referring to the menu for recipes. Once seated at the table, drinks took a while as well. Our server was very good - Mexican, fluent in Italian. I think the patio is the most overrated place in Chicago. Its huge, crowded, busy, with lots of people running around. The floor is wood planks and you can feel people passing you (as opposed to if it were on the actual ground). Tables are kind of close to one another. There are tons of trees and really no interesting geography, just rows and rows of tables of mostly unattractive people. The food is good though, and I do compliment the chef on a number of things including offering four types of amaro on the dessert menu (even though they are an absurd $8 a shot). We shared the burrata w culatello app which was very good but admittedly simple from a preparation standpoint, as well as a beet salad w buffala ricotta which was really great and more creative and impressive. I had the porchetta which I ordered because I thought it would be impossible for them to do right and I wasn't very hungry so I thought I could take a risk. I was pleasantly surprised with it and I ate more than I had planned to. The skin was really nice and crispy (a suggestion, though: the skin starts crispy and gets kind of mushy/chewy over time so by the time you make it to the third cut its not very good anymore so if you like it you have to eat it all in the beginning I guess) My girlfriend got the truffle ravioli or something - they were really good, with nice full shavings of black truffles all over the top. Overall -- I think this is sort of the opposite of their reputation -- I thought the food was good but the patio kind of sucks. read more

Chef Tony is marvelous. This is a fabulous spot- reminds me of the best Italian cafes in Beverly Hills. Impeccable everything. Finest oil, balsamic ever served, best ingredients, attention to detail is amazing, down to the beveled spoons. This is an amazing hit and will stay that way. patio is gorgeouus, huge, romantic, comfortable, read more

I have been wanting to check this place out for as long as I can remember. It consistently gets ranked "Best Patio in Chicago" so I had been dying to see what it was all about! Now, normally when I consistently hear good things about place, it gets over-hyped and then I am disappointed. This was NOT the case with Piccolo. Piccolo Sogno met and even exceeded all my expectations. When I stepped onto their patio, I literally shrieked "This is a Magical Wooded Wonderland!" Honest to God, that was my first reaction. Their patio is breathtaking. It is filled with huge oak (I think?!) tree that are lit up and just sparkle. Many of the tables have huge umbrellas that also add to the magical feeling. The food was just as good as the atmosphere. I went with my "Moms Club/Sanity Club/Drunk Club"and we all tried something different, as well as all had a different salad. I had the Panzanella salad and a margarita pizza! Deish!! We also sampled several great white wines! We had a reservation and were seated right away. Additionally, the service was fabulous all night! I have higly recommended Piccolo Sogno to several people since visiting. I literally can't wait to go back. I am hoping to take my husband back there before summer ends! read more

I went there on a Sunday night with my girlfriend. We both had heard nothing but rave reviews about the place, so we were excited to try it. Our first course was the griglia mista. It was calimari, shrimp, and octopus with a light olive oil dressing. It was fresh, tasty and very smoky from the grill, but nothing spectacular. Next, we ordered the paglia e fieno con vitello. You could tell the pasta was handmade and the veal ragu was super flavorful. They were also very accommodating when we told them we wanted to split it, which the waitress did for us tableside. Next, we also shared the rosticciana. The short rib was melt in your mouth delicious. I wasn't so crazy about the green underneath, but I did not let that detract from the main focus of the plate. Again, they were great about us wanting to share and just divided the portion back in the kitchen before it was ever brought out. We finished the meal with a hazelnut chocolate cake served with hazelnut ice cream. It was very rich, as expected, and was served piping hot so that the chocolate center was oozing out with every bite. All in all, I was happy with the experience. The service was A+, but I wasn't blown away with the food like I was hoping to be. I'll give it another shot in the spring when it's nice enough to sit outside on their patio. I was happy with the price though. For an appetizer, two entrees, dessert, and a bottle of wine, it was only $100 before tip. Not too shabby. read more

My wife & I make Piccolo Sogno our "wedding anniversary celebration" restaurant every year...and we're never sorry. The food is ALWAYS spectacular. We went on the most perfect day in Chicago EVER. It was a Monday, the temp was about 71º, and we got there early enough to sit outside on the patio. It was perfect. Typically we go to PS in December, as that's when we got married; so this was our first outdoor eating experience. We despise the heat/humidity, so I was a little apprehensive about eating outdoors, but the conditions were perfect this time. We ordered an appetizer to share; the grilled antipasto salad which included beets, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant; excellent prosciutto, sharp aged cheese, and a chick pea/white bean mix that normally I don't go for but was excellent. Main course: ravioli Piccolo Sogno, my wife's favorite that she orders every time. And with good reason, it NEVER disappoints. I ordered the chicken this time, with rapini, broccolini (I think) and lemon. It was a flattened cornish hen. Taste was awesome. Typically I order a pasta dish, but felt like fowl. Taste was awesome. I should mention the bread basket with 2 different kinds of bread and the best breadsticks I've had anywhere. If you're expecting "Olive Garden"-style breadsticks, do NOT go to PS. This is real, actual Italian food. You'll see when you get there. I come from a half-Italian family, so I KNOW what good Italian food tastes like (my great grandmother was born/raised in Italy). Piccolo Sogno is the GOODS. From that bread basket to the thick balsamic vinegar on the table to the menu...it's worth every penny. For dessert, my wife ordered a limoncello. It's the real deal, and terrific. I was too full for dessert. The service: spectacular. At our previous visit for our anniversary, we needed a day away from our young son...and sure enough, about 15 minutes in to our evening the staff seated a young yuppie family with 2 complaining girls our son's age RIGHT NEXT TO US. We hemmed/hawed, but finally did ask to be moved. The staff was great, they accommodated us & moved us to a different part of the restaurant that was child-less...was more busy, but we didn't have to put up with poor parenting & fussy kids. We'd put "it's our anniversary" on our OpenTable reservation, but for whatever reason the host/hostess didn't think to keep a potentially loud family with bratty kids away from a dressed-to-the-nines couple there celebrating an anniversary. ProTip: I know it's not always possible, but do try to find a sitter once in awhile, and also don't bring your kids to a nice, expensive restaurant. I digress...this visit, in the summer, was perfect. Again the staff was great, the food was outstanding, and we will be back. The food has never disappointed. The bill can be pricey if you're not careful, so we go maximum once per year (with this exception, as we were celebrating something else this week). The location can be tough to find if you don't know the city well, but we've been there enough now to know where to go. Highly recommend this establishment. You really can't go wrong. I'd say get there early; when we got there around 5pm (our preferred eating time), there were 2-3 other tables full outside; by 6pm it was nearly full, and after 7pm it was maxed out on the patio. We'll be back, for sure, no question. read more

My first visit here was on Restaurant Week. I really want to give this place 5 stars but that wouldn't accurately represent the food I ate, It just missed the mark. When I walked in the restaurant for the first time there was something comforting about it. The place has an old-world charm with a modern twist. Plus, the staff was very friendly and the service was very quick...I sat up at the bar and they set me up very fast, I had silverware, plates, water and a bread basket within minutes of sitting down. For the antipasto, I had the zuppa del giorno, which was a cauliflower and potato soup. It was tasty but it was missing something, after adding a little salt and pepper the flavor really opened up. I think some truffles would have elevated the dish. For the primo, I had tagliatelle del cinghiale, tagliatelle with wild boar. This dish was very comforting, I imagine that if I had an Italian grandmother she would cook me something like this. The dish had subtle hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and rosemary which was well balanced. The boar meat was also very tender. For the dolce, I had the saffron and vanilla panna cotta. This was delicious, it was light, airy and creamy. The caramel on the side had a bit of that burnt sugar taste which made the dish taste like a lighter version of creme burlee. I would definitely go back to Piccolo Sogno. I highly recommend this place. Buon Appetito! read more

The food, service and ambiance of this place is incredible. Our waiter was so kind and accommodating for our dietary restrictions, everything we ordered tasted spectacular and our entire evening was perfect! Would absolutely recommend!! read more

Went to dinner with some friends. We had been to this restaurant once before and did not remember how great it was. The food and atmosphere are great not to mention the fantastic service . Everyone loved there selections and we had a wonderful evening.. We will be back soon. read more

Four of us dined at Piccolo Sogno for lunch a couple of days ago to celebrate Lora's birthday. We sat in the patio, which is a lovely and lush oasis. The restaurant itself was quite beautiful as well. It began to rain after a while, but there was plenty of room to relocate under a large umbrella. The server was professional, although dressed a bit casually for such an upscale place (i.e. a golf shirt), I thought. To his credit, however, this man's eyes were on his customers constantly. All I had to do is look in his direction, no matter where he was, and find him scanning the area constantly. He would notice me within seconds and come over to see what I needed. So many servers seemed to avoid looking to see if customers need attention. Not this fellow. I really appreciated the attention. Moreover, he wasn't pushy and was accommodating in every way. We shared a couple bottles of very nice Pinot Grigio, several appetizers and a main course each. The grilled octopus appetizer was especially memorable. I ordered the Battuta di Pollo, which is a grilled, flattened chicken with a salad. In retrospect, I wish I had ordered something truly Italian, like C did (gnocchi), but my dish was very tasty; especially the Capriole Farm goat cheese, which I could eat from a bowl like ice cream, given the chance. Everyone was very pleased with the cuisine. The ambiance is peaceful on the patio, which is surrounded by lush vegetation, with makes for very civilized and relaxed dining. Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Bonus: Free parking at lunch. read more

Run don't walk to Piccolo Sogno to order their special, Mezzaluna. It's buffalo ricotta filled pasta with black truffles in some delicious sauce. I have always loved this restaurant but that dish blew me away last night. read more