Wow is this placed overpriced! The food is a 6, service is a 6, ambiance is a 6 and prices are sky high!!!! Typical southern Marin crowd. Hard pass. read more

While some dishes where good others less but for 5 starters to end up paying $200 for us equals unreasonably expensive. Would advise to think certainly if you want to go and over pay for good food at a AMAZING food prices. read more

I haven't eaten here in years. I used to eat here at least once a week when I lived in Larkspur. I had dinner here last night and the food is still excellent. I didn't ask our servers name, but the check indicates her name is PM Pizze and she was very good. She offered to let me taste a few wines before making my selection and she even asked the manager for assistance in making a wine choice. I ended up getting The Councelor, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon based on Ryan's suggestion and it was exactly what I was looking for. My friend and I shared the Ahi Tartar and it was perfect. I love the sticky, crunchy rice cake that the Ahi sits on. Next we had the fall salad, which was perfectly balanced. The grapes were sweet and everything including the dressing worked on this dish. Lastly we had the Gnocchi. I've always loved this dish and it did not disappoint. Potato pillows light as air. Thank you Picco for another wonderful experience. read more

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Love, love, love this place! Our favorite things to order here are the wok tossed broccoli, roasted asparagus, avocado bruschetta, usually a pizza of some sort and my hubby loves the hot chicken sliders! Everything here is so fresh and delicious! I don't think you can really go wrong with this menu! If you haven't been, definitely go! I am sure that it will become a family favorite! read more

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One of my favorite places for dinner in Marin. Always great food, good service and I love the ambiance.

Been here twice now with my wife, as I work in nearby Kentfield. Wonderful atmosphere, everything we've eaten here has been great. We'll be back! read more

The food was good, but not worth the money. C'mon: $20 for a half-order of risotto? The waiter was almost rude and rushed us through our meal. I'd been here many years before and was not impressed. Will not return. read more

I went here for my 19th birthday. We were a party of 5, so we ordered quite a few things. The most popular item, the Ahi Tuna Tartare, fell short for us. The wasabi was too overpowering in our opinion and didn't mesh well with our palettes. Appetizers such as the wings and brussels sprouts were decent, but the best thing was probably the fire-roasted cauliflower. It was so delicious and unlike anything I've tasted. Onto the entrees, we got the radiatore, sea bass, risotto and the specialized/ibis pizzas. Pasta, risotto, and pizzas were amazing, but unfortunately the seabass was very undercooked. However when we presented this to the waitress, she immediately got us a new, recooked one, and when packing up leftovers, added a free pasta for us to go as well. This restaurant is extremely pricy, so I would say it's nice to visit here once for an occasion, but not so much on the regular. read more

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I have been to Picco many times over many years and I have to report that the decline has been steady. I am very disappointed, and sad, actually. I love to go on Monday nights, as the half price on bottles of wine is a great value. But, the food is certainly on a downward trend. The tuna tartare, usually an amazing staple, was bland tonight. The feta/yogurt dip was excellent, as was the special salad. But, the pastas were very mixed. The gnocchi was pretty good, the rigatoni was ok, and the risotto (a staple) was terrible. It was undercooked and bland--tasteless really. I sent it back and asked for another dish. My replacement dish, the green curry, was fine although not extraordinary. We offered to pay for both of my dishes, and they did indeed charge us for both, and gave us free soft serve. In my view, as a small business owner, I would NEVER charge someone for something they were dissatisfied with. I won't return to Picco for a while, which is sad since I am a local and in the wine business. The service at Picco is always ok and sometimes good, if a bit aloof. read more

Menu changes. Try the Bourbon slush on a hot day. The cannondale pizza, the grilled octopus w/ butter beans, and any crudo they put on the menu. You won't be sorry. If you are lucky enough to have James as your server, your experience will be elevated. One of the biggest gems at Picco is Aaron. He is one of the most attentive and knowledgeable mixologists I have come across. He is innovative and takes care with his craft. Give him a flavor profile and he will surprise you in the best way. read more

Restaurant Picco - Off the menu bourbon, honey, coffee, pineapple concoction. 100/10. thx Aaron! - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

Going to Picco was a real treat. I encourage any foodie in Marin to go. We had the Ahi tuna appetizer. The baguette bread slices underneath the tuna tar tare was soft warm and fresh. It was delicious. Then came the bacon and blue cheese salad. Memorable. Their salads are to die for. I would go back just for another salad. After that, the halibut was delicious. Perfectly cooked. I loved everything. Honestly, it was a great meal. So good in fact I keep thinking about the menu and what I might try next time. This place is also a pizza place outside and offers casual dining. If you are wanting dinner after a movie - a glass of wine and a pizza might be perfect. If you want the best meal in town and are invested in something life changing good, go inside to Picco restaurant. Have a cocktail and a proper dinner. I loved it and can't wait to come back! read more

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We tried them late last night around 8ish. Super crowded and busy. We did not ordered any starters only main dishes gnocchi and mini burgers. The waitress was outgoing and sociable, she helped us to make a right decision for our food. The master piece here is gnocchi's , freshly fresh with outstanding taste. I love the taste of burgers with caramelized mushrooms. Tasty enough to be finished in one glimpse. The chef used Worchester sauce instead of ketchup and mayo. And yes this restaurant is one of the lavish and extremely expensive with small portions of the food in the heart of the larkspur. Absolutely recommended only for gnocchi's read more

I have been coming here for over 15+ years and tonight had my first not so great experience. The caramel ice cream is usually my favorite! But tonight it was melted and when I asked for more since there was nothing on it, they told me no it's just "hot". I asked for a side and it was a literal soup. Very disappointed, and no one was nice about it either! Customer service should do better! read more

Restaurant Picco - There is no caramel on this ice cream - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

Pricy, but worth it. It's popular, so plan on arriving early or getting a reservation. The tuna tartare is spectacular, and I also really like the street corn, kennebec fries, risotto, and the grilled chicken. The bar makes excellent drinks, and the wine list is great also. Ambiance is a bit noisy, as the tables are generally all full and there isn't a lot to dampen the sound. But the service is excellent, and the food is really the star of the show. read more

We came in without reservations and were seated at a table outside where the atmosphere is just fantastic, so no complaints there. We ordered the brussel sprouts appetizer which was absolutely incredible, perfection! We got a pepperoni pizza for the kids which they loved, and it looked really good. My wife and I both ordered the NY strip which isn't my favorite cut but we wanted steak and that was what they had. It was flavorful but pretty fatty, to the point where maybe 1/4 of it was left in the place. For $53 each I would expect better, but again I'm not really a fan of the cut so I won't hold it against them. Service was friendly and attentive, and as I mentioned the entire energy of the atmosphere was just pleasant. Would definitely return. read more

Restaurant Picco - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

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We all go out to restaurants chasing this type of experience. That feeling when everything surrounding a meal comes together perfectly. Delicious food, fantastic service and a warm ambience. My wife and I arrived around 6pm on a Saturday for our first visit and waited about 30 minutes on a table for 2, which was no big deal because we just walked across the street to the winery tasting room and had a glass. We were seated on the small patio outside the main restaurant near the corner. Our waitress was very friendly and offered great recommendations. We took her advice, got the ahi tuna tartare bites (she mentioned these "keep the lights on") and we were not disappointed - highly recommend. Tuna was fresh and the rice cakes it was served on were perfectly crisped. Our other appetizer was the little gem salad, which was also tasty and fresh. We then moved on to the gnocchi and marin pizza. The gnocchi was some of the most unique and flavorful we've ever had, with a phenomenal consistency and density. Pizza was also delightful, although I may try a different one next time. Gnocchi and ahi tuna tartare however are must haves for every visit. Finished the meal by sharing some of their soft serve ice cream with a hard chocolate shell and sea salt. You should do the same. Great cocktails and wine selection as well, and I can be pretty picky about my old fashioned. Couldn't have had a better experience, we will be back soon and will be telling all our friends. read more

Restaurant Picco - gnocchi and Marin Pizza - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Yummy food on the inside and yummy food on the outside. Good family fun on the outside seating and romantic if you are seated inside! read more

We had a 5pm reservation for 3 on a Wednesday night. We arrived on time and with no wait we received a nice window seat. The restaurant started getting very crowed around 5:45 and by the time we left inside was fully occupied including the bar. Service was great although he didn't provide his name. We started with wine by the glass from an extensive menu. I did not recognize a majority of the vineyards which surprised me a bit as I thought Ca. local wines would be there. We started by sharing their signature Kennebec Fries and the Brussels sprouts. Delicious! We decided to share three entrees Pumpkin Ravioli, Gnocchi stuffed with sausage & a half chicken. Everything was served hot & tasty, especially the ravioli which was our favorite. The chicken was small and a tad salty but we left nothing. Dessert room was left so we shared a bread pudding. Again the service was excellent & food delicious. It a bit on the expensive side so if you are going for the full experience expect to leave lots of coin but we really enjoyed the evening. read more

I recently enjoyed EVERYTHING at Picco. We arrived early and got a cozy booth. The avocado bruschetta is worth the hype - and they made it sesame free for me! We shared broccolini, halibut and french fries. Our waiter was attentive without rushing us. The highlight of the night was the "half glass" of wine we each ordered - I just love it when they accommodate "just a bit" more. It's the ultimate neighborhood community place. read more

Restaurant Picco - Avo Bruschetta & Steak Cut Fries - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

Excellent! We throughly enjoyed our meal. The cauliflower with tahini was perfection. The blackened Brussel sprouts delish. The salmon with orzo was small in size but overflowing with flavor. We also loved the ricotta tortellini. Friendly service. Would definitely return. We were ordering take out but the ambiance looked warm and lovely. read more

Still the best! I saw some bad reviews and was amazed. I go here at least once a month since they opened. I mostly go for pizza but also splurge a little for the other entrees every couple of months. I'm very particular about Italian food and have eaten it all over the world. This is by far one of the top three restaurants in Marin. For pizza and pasta and other Italian specialties it is the best I've tasted in Marin. Still true now as it was at the beginning. read more

I tried the chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream in a cup with chunks of chocolate cookies on top when I first tried it it was one of the best ice cream cup I've ever had and the service is good they are very nice and friendly here it was so quite in here and would definitely come back again to this restaurant it is definitely worth to come here read more

Restaurant Picco - Chocolate and vanilla swirl in a cup with chocolate cookies on top - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Decided to order to go... pappardelle pasta with mushrooms bland and cold, pick up instructions confusing and workers not engaging. The workers just sitting there and waited a couple minutes before they realized I was waiting for some attention. Customer lost. read more

Loved this place! Location is great right in downtown Larkspur. Service was good as well. The food was really delicious although wine and pastas were a little overpriced. read more

Amazing food and ambience fully recommend. The service is excellent, they are always really attentive to everything.

Wow, impressed, big time! We had amazing cocktails, fried chicken sliders, and risotto at the bar. Our bartender did a great job with everything. Coming back soon for more good food and drink! read more

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I've been living in Marin for years and finally came here to eat last night with my wife for our anniversary. Service was top notch, and the food was delicious. We had a few dishes to share! Salad, Brussels sprouts, risotto, steak, and fries. Didn't have room for dessert but the menu looked good. Nothing much else to say other than to do yourself a favor and get here. read more

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The only negative to this place is the noise level. Hard floors and no pads on the bottom of the chairs so the scraping sound is brutal, as well as the loud cackling from some of the patrons. If you can get beyond that, the food is outrageous. Our server was very busy but was still attentive and made us feel special. Her recommendations were spot on, and our food and wine came quickly. Photo is the ahi tuna starter. Omg it was divine. It had pears in it which was new, and a bit of wasabi. The little toasts were both crunchy and soft. Not sure how they accomplished that. Husband had the gnocchi with fennel sausage. It was a little spicy but beyond delicious. I had squid ink bucatini with prawns in a "spicy" (it wasn't really) tomato sauce. Yummy and different. We ended with a bowl of vanilla bean ice cream topped with olive oil and thick salt crystals. Sounds weird but we had to restrain ourselves from getting a second bowl. For us this is a special occasion place but it was packed with the local larkspur crowd. Definitely get a reservation. read more

Restaurant Picco - Ahi tuna starter - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

I crave the gnocchi here and I don't even like gnocchi. My kids were mad when they had their fries and said now all other fries are ruined for them. Their Crudo is proportion is tiny but delicious. Had the most Marin kind of pizza - the kale with roasted garlic and it was delish. I could go on...but I need a nap now... read more

I have never left a subpar review on yelp, but I feel I need to in this case, because I have always really enjoyed this restaurant. We dined here last night with friends, and I have to say that almost everything was very mediocre. The gnocchi was heavy and salty, my salmon was overcooked, cauliflower appetizer was uninspiring, and the cannoli for dessert felt like it had been sitting in the refrigerator for hours. The octopus was quite tasty but otherwise I was very disappointed especially because I've had such great experiences here in the past. read more

This restaurant was a great eatery pre pandemic. Now the menu is all of the place, the cooking is inconsistent and the service unable to handle busy nights. This week we had.a table of 6 dine there. Three people could not finish their food because it was too salty. Al dente is nice, but undercooked pasta is just undercooked, and they are trying too hard by cutting the fettuccine into 3 inch strips like baby food. The desserts are outright bad. Half of the desert menu is soft serve ice cream. The other half has items including "crisped rice" chocolate confusion, which is actually out-of-the box Rice Krispies that is also over-slated, and a bread pudding that is absolute mush with scoop of ice cream on top. Please hire a dessert chef. Side dishes do better, as well as dishes with minimal composition, like the NY strip steak. Not sure I will be coming back. Oh, the pizza side is still good. Midway through dinner we placed a pizza order as two were still hungry and could not eat their main courses. Also, the pasta dishes on the pizza size of this restaurant far exceeds what the restaurant side offers. read more

If you're looking for phenomenal food, great service, and a cozy ambiance, look no further. Restaurant Picco is definitely one of the top restaurants in Marin and is located in the lovely downtown Larkspur. As far as the menu, Picco has something for everyone in terms of both food and drinks. They have a large selection of wine, cocktails, and beer. When my husband and I were seated, our waiter grabbed our drink order and then asked if we wanted fresh risotto right away (yes, please!). They have a daily specialty risotto that comes out for dinner every thirty minutes and is scrape the plate good. After the risotto, we had ordered the little gem fattoush, crispy brussel sprouts (with granny smith apples), and gnocchi. All of the dishes were delicious and had incredible flavor. One thing I really appreciate about the service is that they bring one dish out at a time so you get to fully enjoy each dish instead of feeling rushed. Between all of the dishes, it is hard to pick a favorite because they all were that good. Anyways, I can't wait to come back to try more on the menu. This is a great dinner spot in Marin and makes for a perfect date night. Just make sure to book a reservation in advance to skip the wait! read more

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Two big thumbs down for your switching your soft serve ice cream from Strauss Family Creamery, the first certified organic dairy farm in California, to Double 8. Anyone who has tasted anything Strauss makes knows it all tastes different and undeniably better. Double 8 is completely unremarkable in its flavors. The chocolate is mediocre at best. Too much sugar and not enough chocolate. Appealing to the sugar-addicted mass market. How sad. read more

wanted to like it. didn't. rushed pizzas. some were good. others passable. oh well. big take out business probably used up most of the ingredients pizzas at 6:00 way better than pizzas at 7:00 read more

My family and I love this restaurant! As a family full with not only love there's several picky eaters. Their food fulfills the picky eaters and my hubby and I! There Ceaser salad and margarita pizza are Devine! The service is always good and the employees are very welcoming! Is ambiance is also very nice there's always a good vibe and we get to sit outside! 10/10 recommend! read more

after a long hike, the amazing cocktails and risotto are indulgent and somehow we make excuses that it is okay... after the long hike. We got stupid and ordered french fries and dipped them into the risotto. that was a one off. read more

Having dined at pico (probably too) many times I can say with assurance that this is a five star establishment. Don't miss the tuna tar tar or the hand made pasta specials. Great wines, great food, great service. read more

Loud, busy (until 9), pretty good menu but the food just okay. Chicken way too salty, pork chop way too sweet. Waiter was a little over-enthusiastic, so I'm not planning on coming back. read more

Decided to stop by on a random Wednesday with my girl and the line was out the door! We were seated right away, and we have no complaints--the bartender was quite pleasant and informed about the beverages! The cuisine was fantastic. Their pizza was good, every bite was delightful, thanks to the fresh mozzarella cheese. We also had some pasta and mini burgers. We were pleased with the service, ambiance, and cuisine, despite the high cost. I strongly suggest it! read more

Overall great food, service and atmosphere. All the food was with fresh ingredients and good well. We enjoyed and cleared all our plates. we ended up getting two appetizers and two pasta dishes, the only thing I wish was different was the gnocchi dish, which had just a little too much of the truffle oil. We also ordered two desserts, but one would've been plenty. Their desserts are big enough to share. read more