Reviews for Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa, FL

My family and I made reservations. Yes the restaurant is small yet cozy. The chef introduced the specials and we selected two... of them. Delicious, fresh and served hot. The only downfall was the server. He lacked knowledge of restaurant serviceprocedure and personality skills. Unfortunately,I will not return for this reason. Read more

I?m reluctant to review this place, because it?s small and already hard to get a reservation. But to be fair, I?ll go ahead and... announce, this is the best Italian in Tampa. Sure, there are fancier, prettier places. Piccola is simple and rustic. Like eatingin your Italian friend?s 1st generation grandmother?s kitchen (trust me, I grew up with plenty of these). If it?s really,really good, fresh pasta-centric Italian food you seek, look no further and get here. I?m pretty sure we?ve tried everywell-recommended Italian place with 30 minutes, and we were in shock the first time we tried this place. It?s 2 guys making thisincredible culinary magic. I honestly don?t know how they pull it off. They?re hysterical, and friendly once you get to knowthem and don?t annoy them, and they cook and serve the Italian food you didn?t yet know you crave. Try them and you?ll see whatI mean; you?ll be making reservations a week in advance, every week. If I could pick only one Italian place to eat in Tampa everagain, this would be it, no hesitation. Every appetizer and dish we?ve tried has been exceptional, they come to the tablesteaming hot direct from the pan about 20 feet away, and the portions are great. I grew up eating Italian at friend?s parentshomes in Brooklyn and in Little Italy, with friends and family ?in the know?, and Piccola is right there with any of them. Don?ttake my table! Read more

Amazing. Best Italian food I have ever had outside of Italy. Amazing and fresh. Chef William is talented and incredible. We... will be back. And you can BYOB of wine or beer Read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the food at this trattoria! The chef is from abruzzo? a hidden gem that is authentic- Italian-food! (I was... born in Italy and very picky!) The place is very small . You should call ahead and make a reservation. Read more

Hands down the best Italian restaurant I found so far! Everything we tried was so good we could have eaten the plates! Chef... William is also very pleasant to talk to. Will definitely be back! Read more

This place is truly a hidden treasure. The best Italian we?ve ever had, and some of the best food we?ve ever had. Chef William... is a genius. A very special experience. Read more

Absolutely phenomenal, frankly best Italian food we?ve eaten in America and we came across this spot by accident. Seems like a... hole in the wall spot until you sit down and the intimate vibe just takes over. The chef is a true artist focused on deliveringfantastic dishes. We had the burrata salad, lamb chop risotto, shrimp tortellini and cannoli. All amazing but the risotto wasanother level, BYOB which we love. Also large portions everything was worth it, can?t wait to visit again! Read more

Omg. First of all, if you consider Olive Garden or Carrabba's good Italian, please skip this place. This restaurant is a gem.... The chef is your Italian waiter. Make reservations and try everything. It's by far the best Italian I've had in Tampa. Be sureto leave room for dessert. Actually, even if you feel like you're about to explode, have an appetizer, entree and tiramisu fordessert. Read more