Piccolo's

4.8

813 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

A unique destination for Worcester's movers and shakers, Piccolo's has become the place to go for great Italian cuisine, a glass of good wine and an eclectic social mix not found elsewhere on Shrewsbury Street.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 754-1057
Website
http://www.piccolos157.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Piccolo
Catering
Call Restaurant to Inquire Catering Prices 508-754-1057

Location
157 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Neighborhood
Worcester
Cross street
Plum Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Limited entertainment
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers$12.95
Freddy’s sausage, spinach & mozzarella
Calamari Fritti$15.95
Fresh point Judith calamari lightly fried to a golden brown. A little marinara and lemon
Eggplant Rollatini$13.95
Rolled thin eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella & pecorino, marinara
Santino's Favorite Garlic Bread$13.95
Toasted ciabatta, roasted garlic, fresh chives & gorgonzola fonduta
Tonno Crudo$16.95
Fresh Tuna, lemon, capers, red onions & XVOO
Ravioli "159"$14.95
Italian cheese & grilled chicken wrapped in fresh black pepper pasta, lite tomato cream

Insalata

add chicken $5.95 to any salad

Insalata Caprese$15.95
Fresh buffalo mozzarella imported from Campania, ripe tomato and basil, drizzled with x.v.o.o.
Insalata Casa$7.95
Mixed greens, house vinaigrette & fresh veggies
Insalata Caesar$8.95
Crisp romaine, croutons, angel hair parmigian, and that famous dressing (white anchovy on request)
Insalata Bel Mondo$9.95
Romaine hearts, gorgonzola, granny smith, smoked almonds & dried cranberries tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta

Strangolapreti Bechéra$24.95
Fresh cut red wine (priest stranglers), crumbled spicy sausage, mushrooms, red onions, plum tomato & roasted garlic ragu. The butcher's favorite!
Gnocchi al Telefono$21.95
Traditional cheese and potato pasta, fresh mozzarella, and a little cracked black pepper, Swimming in a pool of our plum tomato and fresh basil marinara
Papparedella Bolognese$26.95
Slow cooked beef, veal & pork ragu, libby's fresh cut phat pasta, delicioso!
Spinach & Mascarpone Ravioli$22.95
Sautéed mushrooms, some more spinach and pink vodka sauce
Lasagna Frederico$24.95
Layers of fresh pasta, Italian cheeses & marinara topped with freddy spicy sausage ragu

Piatti Della Casa

Melanzana Al Forno$23.95
Golden thin sliced eggplant, layered with ricotta, spinach & mozzarella with gemelli marinara
Linguine Alla Portuguese $27.95
Countneck clams, chourico, a little plum tomato, garlic white wine sauce
Pollo Parmigian$24.95
Golden chicken cutlet, melted Italian cheeses and gemelli marinara
Pollo Pino Pino$24.95
Sautéed chicken, artichokes, capers, banana peppers, fresh herbs, tossed with linguine, lemon & white wine sauce
Pollo Alfonzo$24.95
Char-grilled chicken, broccoli, fresh black pepper ziti, tossed with creamy alfredo
Gamberi Julianna$32.95
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, gemelli, roasted garlic, cracked black peppercorns and pink vodka sauce
Salmon Due Modi$32.95
Char-grilled atlantic salmon fillet, smoked salmon cream, spinach, lemon, sundried tomato over linguine
Haddock Della Note$29.95
Panko parmigian crusted haddock fillet, served with gemelli marinara
Filetto al Pepe Nero$43.95
Char-grilled half pound, center cut filet mignon medallions, caramelized onions, scallions & gorgonzola cream over linguine
Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.95
Fresh hand cut veal, breaded and sautéed in x.v.o.o., melted italian cheeses, & gemelli marinara
Vitello Mariano$31.95
Sautéed fresh veal scaloppini, fancy mushrooms, prosciutto, spring onions, Sicilian marsala wine, a splash of cream, and linguine

What 813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central and Western MA
Best Food
Central and Western MA
Best Service
Central and Western MA
Best Value
Central and Western MA
Good for groups
Central and Western MA
Neighborhood gem
Central MA
Best Overall
Central MA
Best Food
Central MA
Best Service
Central MA
Best Value
Central MA
Good for groups
Central MA
Neighborhood gem
Central MA
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piccolo's is a delightful dining spot known for its "consistently excellent food and service." Guests rave about the generous portions and standout dishes like the caprese salad and carrot cake. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, Piccolo's offers a memorable dining experience that many patrons highly recommend.

813 Reviews

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bonnie
Las Vegas
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Ashley was terrific. Atmosphere is just what I needed. We will be back.
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Robert
Massachusetts
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The garlic bread was amazing with the dip. The chicken parm portion was insane! Small restaurant but great atmosphere and service.
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Christine
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visitors. There wasn’t anything they could’ve have been better. Service staff was friendly, helpful and attentive, they were not pushy or rushing us. Value was great- average prices for similar restaurant. Food was OUTSTANDING! A rundown: Bread, served with oil - delicious Clam chowder- not too thick broth, diced clams, chunky potatoes, peppery- suburb, above average chowder. Haddock Della Note- great portion size. Served with roast potatoes and veggies- delicious. Cooked to perfection. Salmon Balsamico- large portion size - tomato balsamic salsa atop grilled to perfection salmon. Served with roasted potato and veggies. Dessert- chocolate peanut butter cake. The perfect blend of moist cake and creamy peanut butter. Would give 10 stars! Will be back!
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Kathie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a very nice dinner at Piccolo's. The service was great and the food was delicious. We were seated in the main dining room which was a little more subdued than the bar which seemed pretty lively. Next time we will ask for the bar. Overall a great experience!
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Joan
VIP
Greater Boston
138 reviews
4.0
138 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had reservations for 7pm for 4. One in our party used a walker. We were left standing for almost 30 minutes..Very poor.They were too crowded and noise level made it difficuly to hear anyone talk. Food good. But they need to plan and schedule much better.
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Dylan
VIP
Philadelphia
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always. We love going to piccolos.
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Rachel
VIP
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! Better than everything I’ve had in Boston. Reminds me of the Hill in STL. Can’t wait to return!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This was my first visit to piccolo’s. We sat in a bar atmosphere with bright lights washing the room. Our waitress was friendly, and attentive. The food I felt was not made with love for the price point they were asking. I had a very traditional veal Parmesan. I felt as though the food was prepackaged fryer ready set meals from Sysco. The red sauce was very bland for the dish! Bread and oil was served in a butter cup with paper insert basket. Just looked cheap and not well put together! At 25-30 dollars a plate, I was really hoping for a great traditional Italian restaurant, instead I feel like I got pizzeria quality, for the price point of a 3-4 star Italian restaurant. We didn’t have wine during this meal, but if we had, our bill would have topped 100$ for 2 for sure. That’s my 2 cents good luck!
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Beezy
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Piccolo’s. We have been coming here since moving to the area in 2017. The food is always incredible and wait staff provide excellent service. Our all time favorite dishes are veal parm, gnocchi, and Gamberi Julianna. Don’t skip on the blueberry marscapone cheesecake either.
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Jay
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic, old school. Great waitress and Great American Song Book for listening.
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FAQs

Piccolo's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 754-1057.

Piccolo's is rated 4.8 stars by 813 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

157 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Additional information

Cross street
Plum Street
Neighborhood
Worcester
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Piccolo
Entertainment
Limited entertainment
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.piccolos157.com/
Phone number
(508) 754-1057
Catering
Call Restaurant to Inquire Catering Prices 508-754-1057

Piccolo's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers$12.95

Calamari Fritti$15.95

Eggplant Rollatini$13.95

Santino's Favorite Garlic Bread$13.95

Tonno Crudo$16.95

Ravioli "159"$14.95

Insalata

Insalata Caprese$15.95

Insalata Casa$7.95

Insalata Caesar$8.95

Insalata Bel Mondo$9.95

Pasta

Strangolapreti Bechéra$24.95

Gnocchi al Telefono$21.95

Papparedella Bolognese$26.95

Spinach & Mascarpone Ravioli$22.95

Lasagna Frederico$24.95

Piatti Della Casa

Melanzana Al Forno$23.95

Linguine Alla Portuguese $27.95

Pollo Parmigian$24.95

Pollo Pino Pino$24.95

Pollo Alfonzo$24.95

Gamberi Julianna$32.95

Salmon Due Modi$32.95

Haddock Della Note$29.95

Filetto al Pepe Nero$43.95

Vitello alla Parmigiana$31.95

Vitello Mariano$31.95

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