Emigdio Alvarez

My wife and I find ourselves here more often than we would like to admit. In our many visits, we had not left a review. The cocktails are very creative and balanced. All the dishes are consistently well-made. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend the season salads and their pizza. My personal favorite pizza is the Bianca but this last time we tried the Coachella corn. To end, my wife and I shared the lemon cake. Our server Roberto was very attentive and friendly.

pamazing

A Modern Italian-Californian wonderful find in the Dogpatch neighborhood! The place is a lot bigger and classier than expected from the outside. We sat at the chef's counter to see all the action and to see and smell all the delicious foods we didn't get the chance to order this time. Everything was amazing including the cocktails and wine selections. The Burrata salad to start was very delicious and they were even able to accommodate my allergy by leaving out one of the ingredients! The charred leaks pasta dish with dungeness crab was one of the best pasta dishes we've ever had and takes me back to Italy with how good the pasta was. The meat course with Duck breast was also amazing and we ate every last bit of vegetable, sauce, and garnish on the plate. And we couldn't resist dessert - the lemon pudding cake with mascarpone was a perfect sweet and to the meal. Definitely recommend and we'll have to come back next time to get the pizzas too!

+1

Paige Allenspach

I already cannot wait to come back! I got there at 5 on a weeknight w/ no reservation and there was plenty of availability to snag a spot. I sat at the chef's counter and enjoyed watching the team prepare meals as I enjoyed a beautiful corn pasta dish that tasted very homemade and delicious. Diverse menu and wine selections. Next time I'll make a reservation as I know it gets busier later in the day, but this is a great spot to have a nice dinner whether for 2 at the chef's counter or to book a bigger table for a group. I've heard they also do nice private events so will keep that in mind, too.

A.C. Antonelli

Piccino is an absolute gem. The food is incredible, the cocktails are phenomenal, the service is on point, and the atmosphere is really warm and cozy. There’s nothing on the menu that won’t make you exhale deeply. And if you’re thinking olives aren’t a big deal try them I swear they must be covered in dopamine, they’re ridiculous. If you have the opportunity, I recommend sitting at the chef’s counter. Something magical about watching the kitchen staff work, building that anticipation, and then the payoff when the plate lands in front of you. Absolutely worth the trip.

+4

This little neighborhood spot feels warm and welcoming. You can stop by the cafe and get a scone (get the ginger one) and cappuccino or go in on a Saturday or Sunday and devour their bread pudding for brunch. You won’t regret either ☺️

Ingrid

Love the open kitchen! Everything was good but not exceptional. Got the brocco pizza, squash pasta, seasonal salad and focaccia. Pizza was the highlight, pasta was great but too much oil. Price is okay Would come back to try seasonal items, food is on the heavier side

Jae Jun

Great atmosphere and service. Seems like a good neighborhood spot to come with friends and family. There are tweaks in each dish that make them stand out - the chicken sandwich uses 2 thinly sliced chicken cutlets vs 1 thick one, the pickle is milder than most with a rhubarb (I think?) accent, well done wedge fries, and lemon zest on the pork sausage pizza. Would’ve given 5 stars if these tweaks were my style, but nonetheless they were all exceptional quality, unique and delicious. A few things that I didn’t enjoy were the overly gooey center of the French toast, overly oily foccacia, and the $14 Pilsner. First time trying an aggressively hoppy Pilsner but apparently that’s the Czech/west coast brewing way - you learn something every day 🙂

+1

Andy Yang

Lovely neighborhood atmosphere and vibe. Nice indoor seating with warm, friendly decor. Separate beautiful bar area - welcoming. Outdoor seating with heat lamps - we almost brought our dogs. Cocktails and appetizers were the highlights for us. Good pizza's although the garlic on the funghi's was a bit on the raw/flavorful side. The persimmon and arugula was quite good. Pasta quality in bolognese was delicious. They didn't have the pork chop which was a bummer as we were looking for something a little less carby. Our take: great neighborhood restaurant, great service, and as slightly carb conscious folks - appetizers and cocktails are what we'd come back for (yeah, cocktails are worth the carbs when you're with company)

Meng Hui Ong

Piccino is the “trending “ restaurant in the Presidio. It’s fully booked all the time. It has outside patio tables and indoor dining. It’s basic in decor and doesn’t have much atmosphere to the place. Olives were very nicely done. Tasty and delicious. Artichoke salad was delicious and delicate. Fish was cooked beautifully with crispy skin. Overall a good dining experience. Service was excellent. This restaurant is worth the buzz.

+4

Johnny Kelly

My wife and I enjoyed a meal here the other night. Service was very friendly and accommodating. The food was fun and different and very tasty. One pasta dish was undercooked in my view. Overall, we had a lovely time but feel maybe at over 200 dollars we paid a high amount. Unfortunately, this restaurant uses a 6% "sf mandate" fee rather than implement this through their menu item prices. Overall, we had a pleasant evening here and may return for lunch.

Аlisa Paludeti

Good place with an modern chic ambiance. The best for brunch and dinner, but the reservation is paid. I like the indoor seating more. Food is Italian casual, nothing too fancy, but the quality of components is good and chief knows his craft. The service was fast and friendly, we definitely had good time at this place. The only thing that made me put 4 stars is super small dessert menu (just couple of options)

Helen

Nice brunch spot in the Dogpatch. A little overpriced but food tastes good overall We got a few dishes to share and it ended up being $40 per person. They also charge a 5% surcharge. When booking it’s either outdoor patio or communal table (indoors). We sat indoors and felt fine when there was a couple beside us since there was a good amount of space between us despite being at the same table. Food that we got Banana muffin w/ maple butter - probably my least favourite that we got. It’s very small and the banana taste is not very strong Short rib hash - good blend of seasonal veggies that elevated the taste of the dish Soft scramble - the winter squash really added to the taste and texture of this simple dish. Potatoes are well fried Funghi pizza - very delicious and mushroom-y French toast - not as heavy or sweet as the typical French toast which I like. Flavours are well balanced

+1

Pavan

I recently revisited Piccino after a couple of years, and it appears time has decided to play a rather cruel trick on its "edge." While the service remains commendably great, the food has achieved a remarkable level of… averageness. My taste buds, anticipating a thrilling reunion, instead found themselves in a rather polite, uninspired conversation. As for the reception, I believe the greeter was operating under the impression that "welcoming" was an ancient, forgotten art form. Their demeanor was so uninviting, it almost convinced me I'd stumbled into an exclusive "Customers Not Really Welcome" club. Despite this warm embrace, we optimistically sat down, only to later discover our appetites were as unfulfilled as our hopes for a pleasant greeting. Farewell, Piccino, it's been... an experience.

Mantas Dobkevicius

Was an OK experience at best. Portions super small for the price - the smallest meatballs I have ever eaten. Pasta was over-cooked, acidic and soaked in water/sauce, also just a cup for 30+ dollars. WOW…The mushroom pizza was decent and the only thing worth remembering. Drinks also very expensive. Decor and ambience very average. Cannot understand why this restaurant demands such high prices and receives praise.

kmt

Went on a Thursday night with a reservation. All fluff no substance, average food. Pretentious vibe. Expensive for the mid-tier flavors. Food looks prettier than it tastes. Broccoli pasta loaded with lemon/citrus, inedible. Wish we'd sent it back. Other meat pasta was decent but nothing wow. Funghi pizza was the only decent thing I'd get (if i was forced to go in a group setting, not by myself). Wine was fine.