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    4.6 (129 reviews)
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    Smash burger
    Tracie J.

    We came here with my husband and our infant because we were looking to try something local, and we're so glad we gave this place a try! We ordered the Parmesan Alfredo, smash burger, and burnt carrots, and everything had something special about it. The burnt carrots (pic was to blurry) were a huge hit with our baby boy--he absolutely loved them! The ricotta had a nice lemony flavor that I really enjoyed, although my husband wasn't quite as much of a fan of that particular flavor combination. The smash burger was delicious and had great flavor; honestly, the only thing that would have made it even better would have been some crispy bacon on top. The chicken Parmesan had a wonderful cheesy topping that really brought the dish together. One thing to keep in mind is to check the menu before you go, because their specials change daily. It's a smaller, cozy spot, and the music was a little loud for our taste, but our baby was happily dancing along and clearly enjoying the vibe! The service was excellent, and everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We love supporting local restaurants, and this was a fun little spot to discover. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something local with a fun atmosphere and a menu that keeps things interesting!

    Cesar salad
    Nova Y.

    Showed up with a need for chicken parm and left with a love for Picone. Our 13-year-old requested chicken parm for her birthday dinner. She originally wanted Olive Garden, but I always try to support local when we can, so I suggested Picone... and I'm so glad! We ordered the birria crunch wrap, smash burger with potatoes, chicken parm pesto, and a Caesar salad, and we literally left no crumbs. Every bite tasted intentional. The chicken parm was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with rich, flavorful sauce and melty cheese that didn't overpower the dish. The pesto added a fresh, herby richness that tied everything together beautifully. The birria crunch wrap was packed with bold, slow-cooked flavor, and the crispy tortilla gave way to tender meat and creamy, cheesy goodness. It somehow managed to be comforting and exciting at the same time. The smash burger had that perfect crispy edge with a juicy center, and the potatoes were golden, crispy, and seasoned so well that they disappeared almost as fast as the burger. Even the Caesar salad wasn't an afterthought. It was fresh, crisp, perfectly dressed, and exactly what you want alongside a rich meal. You can tell there's real care behind the food. Nothing felt rushed or phoned in. Every dish had layers of flavor, great textures, and combinations that just worked. It felt like people who genuinely love feeding people made our meal. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. It had just the right amount of local charm that made the kids feel like they had discovered a cool hidden gem. We'll absolutely be back.

    Chicken pesto
    Amy W.

    I REALLY REALLY wanted to love this place. I did not love this place. But I will give it another shot at some point, maybe I just hit it on an off day/week. We came here for an early dinner after the show at the planetarium. Seriously get the burnt carrot. It's $10, for 1/2 of a carrot, but no joke, it's worth it. The chicken pesto entree was okay, but they used some other herb besides Basil in the pesto that is just not my jam-- dill maybe?, chervil??-- I dunno, but it threw off the flavor for me. That said, the cutlet underneath was very crispy and all the bites without the pesto were delish!. I have heard raves about the burger, so maybe that is worth another shot?? The service?, not stellar, just bored and unenthusiastic at the counter and s-l-o-w from the kitchen. The carrot came out quickly, but the cutlet took about 30 minutes after that, and the place was nearly empty. And, sorry to mention this part, the bathroom was filthy. I try not to correlate a dirty bathroom with a dirty kitchen, but it's difficult to reconcile.

    Chicken Parmesan Marsala
    Cameron M.

    I have been wanting to try Picone for a long time and I am so excited to say it was worth the wait! We stopped in and were greeted right away by the friendly staff. I really like the Counter Service style they have here as it makes the whole experience super casual with great food. We started with the burnt carrots which were outstanding. Super flavorful and the delicious Ricotta really added to the experience. For entrees we had the Chicken Parmesan with Sunday Sauce and the Chicken Parmesan with Marsala. Both were outstanding, crispy, and cooked perfectly. Outstanding restaurant and I am already excited to come back! Highly Reccommended!

    Burger
    Lauren R.

    I went here with a friend after going to downtown Denton and this place is amazing. The server at the front was super cool. The menu rotates frequently and the food was absolutely delicious. I would 100% come back when having to drive through Denton.

    Italian sandwich (specialty item of the day)
    Adrienne A.

    This place SLAPS like I need to go back and try so many things, everything was soooo good and their social media is hilarious and great advertisement because I want to go in and try it all! Love the experimentation with food! I wish I lived closer to Denton to try more often but I'd like to try to get up here once very month or so if I can for when I see something they're advertising that I really wanna try. A Denton MUST!

    Bread
    Thomas P.

    Delicious Italian food - hole in the wall. The surface was very friendly, they were very nice about getting us to go plates. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. It's a small but select menu, with daily special. Worth checking out.

    Chicken Parm Piccatta
    Tony S.

    I had been hearing about Picone for a while from my son who attends UNT in Denton and we finally went today. It's a modest building with a comfortable dining room that was bumping good tunes. We ordered wayyyy too much food because we wanted to sample some of the starters such as the burratta and the crispy potatoes. The bread that went w the burratta was awesome and the potatoes were insane! apparently they boil, bake and deep fry them and they put this delicious pickled aioli on top that made it really pop. My wife had their caesar salad and came away impressed. I had what I was told was their house specialty their chicken parm picatta and it was delicious. The cutlets were perfectly fried and the noodles were cooked al dente. Super nice dish. Will definitely return to try their smash burger. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone.

    Fatima C.

    Customer service was really good at this location upon arriving the guy at the counter was very welcoming and explain the menu to us. He was also honest in the description of items and answering any questions that we had. My friend and I both ordered the Smashburger which comes with crispy potatoes and some type of fry sauce. Our wait was incredibly long for two smash burgers. That was the only bad part about our experience because we were super hungry however, it was definitely worth the wait. The Smashburger has two patties and has a great amount of sauce within the burger and love the sweet/salty pickles that I was able to add to the burger as well . It was well seasoned & not the heaviest burger, which I appreciated in the sense that I didn't feel gross after eating. It had the right amount of cheese and the sauce was perfection. Our crispy potatoes could've been less crispy in my opinion where I would've appreciated tasting more potato than skin. And I did feel like my portion of potatoes were on the smaller side. If you are visiting Denton, I would definitely make this a visit on your itinerary. I definitely think the smash burgers are popular for a reason.

    Burrata and focaccia was delish
    Rosie O.

    Burrata was delish! My fiancé described the Alfredo parm as tasting lemony almost soapy. The parm was nice and crispy though. I think what happened is they might have warmed the Alfredo sauce after my piccata bc after I tasted it, I discovered it resembled my sauce. He's not a fan of piccata so he had the chicken. The pasta was a little too firm for our preference. Wouldn't order either again but will try them again since after we left there was at least 10 parties waiting. Parking is definitely an issue, only about maybe 15 spots. All were taken when we arrived and they weren't even full inside yet. Seating is very limited as well.

    Tour of Picone, the chicken was tender, the lasagna was unique, and the noodles were cooked to perfection with a white sauce.
    Joyce C.

    Once you get over the lack of ambiance, the service (counter order) and food was great! The burger was very good. The potato a nice change from traditional French fries. The Tour of Picone was nicely presented. The chicken was a hit, lightly breaded and the chicken was juicy and tender. The lasagna was unique and very tasty, the noodles with a white sauce were cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to trying something new next time.

    Tiramisu
    Mercedes D.

    I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!!!! The outside will throw you off but the food inside is BOMB. I've been a few times and the service is consistently on point, it's a cute little spot. Food is high quality. The tiramisu is KILLER. Definitely recommend

    Aj L.

    I wish this place was not so far away because I would love to return to try ore of the menu. It was a surprising and flavorful experience that I would want to try again. From burgers to perfectly cooked chicken parm to guava empanadas, Picone does not make sense but does so much right. Although not perfect I was more than pleased.

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    Amazing! The baked carrots were unbelievable! They do a small menu really delicious. You have to try.

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    Ask the Community - Picone

    FYI - They posted F*** ICE on Facebook?

    Great question! They have some of the best food in Denton and love to support the communities that make Denton a place worth living. Personally, I love the smash burger but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Hopes this helps!

    Is this restaurant still open? 5/14/25? I drive by it daily, and it seems closed and neglected.

    It's open, running and delish 😊 Open Wed-Fri 4:00pm-10:00pm… 

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