Piccola Strada

Seriously one of my favorite restaurants after living 4yrs in nyc. I almost don’t want to write this review for others to see and find out about this gem. BYOB, grandma cooking in the back which you have to pass by her to get to the bathroom. Super legit, homemade Italian food.

Very very (very) tiny Italian place (so tiny that you have to walk through the miniscule kitchen to get to the bathroom, and you should be prepared to leave with you clothes/hair/jacket/etc. strongly smelling like fried foods). Came here as part of a group that does wine tastings because of their $5 corkage BYO policy, which is a big plus in this city, but our tight table of 6 took up almost half of the entire restaurant. I ordered the Mozzarella In Carrozza, which was a lot of bread, very little cheese, and very dry, as well as the Carciofini Al Forno (baked artichokes hearts with parmesan cheese and olive oil), which was also dry and had almost no flavor. For my main course, I ordered the Ossobuco Di Manzo, which was a definite upgrade from the appetizers - rich, meaty, and very good. If you're looking for a neighborhood BYO spot with average food and don't mind a claustrophobic space, then head over to Piccola Strada, but definitely not a place to go out of your way to get to.

i got the cannolis and tiramisu and i know that isn’t much but they were definitely the best cannolis and tiramisu i had ever had. this place is amazing and i will definitely be going back and trying the meals they have, when i get the chance.

Very nice server, great cook and good food

Wonderful experience overall! The pasta dish I ordered (whatever the pasta that’s made in house is what I ordered) was the best pasta dish I’ve had in nyc so far! The prices are extremely fair and the best part to top it all off was the insanely kind staff! Would go back time and time again. The restaurant is on the small side so definitely make a reservation beforehand if possible :)

We recently hosed a wine tasting at Piccola Strada paired to a four-course price fixed menu. The food was delicious, the service superb, the cost extremely reasonable, and best of all, since we had this intimate restaurant virtually to our selves- the ambience was incredible. Where in NYC can you "own" a wonderful Italian restaurant for an evening?! Dining as a couple or as a larger group, I will go back to Piccola Strada time and time again. Molto Bene!!! - Davide Ganz

An absolutely must! Their pesto dish is out of this world. Ordered delivery, but will definitely be back for outdoor dining!!

Excellent Super delicious food, super accommodating staff and nice touches like extra oil with the bread upon request. Good price too for tasty food. Serving size was spot on; we didn't leave hungry or overflowing. Prepare to be in a small space where the tables are snug and wafts of everything in the kitchen float through. (I liked this atmosphere, but it might not to everyone's taste.) Two of us enjoyed the gnocchi—one great review for the bolognese sauce and another for the pink sauce—while the third member of our party was similarly impressed by the rich artichoke ravioli.

Memorably bad meal here. The food tastes like it came straight out of the freezer, but somehow took super long to prepare. The shrimp appetizer was tiny and unquestionably terrible—the charcuterie bologna reminded me of Kraft. Kitchen clearly has no idea what they’re doing and no interest in learning. Avoid.

Showed up to this quaint, east village lofted apartment w/vintage paintings and a horizontal mirror. Talk about intimate. This cozy and toasty, (legit hot and steamy) spot only seats a total of 16 slim people. The ambiance is interesting. Lights are dim and the AC comes on occasionally. Food was AH-mazing. The entrees are small so make sure you come hungry and order a minimum of three. The price is right and you won’t be disappointed. The salt & pepper shakerz were rock solid (threw my elbow out) so don’t bother. If you’re lucky enough to sit in the window seat / by all means don’t look up because then you will get final destination vibes. You will leave smelling like pizza. Don’t go to the bathroom until the check has been paid and you know for sure that you will never be back. Next stop: The Boiler Room. (House rules for TouchTunes: no Ariana Grande)

Edited*** Ok the food was just absolutely sub par. I got the penne w/ vodka sauce and I have had better vodka sauce at home and from a can. Cannolis—terrible, they tasted like they were in graham crackers. The artichokes were the only salvageable piece of the whole meal and they were still incredibly elementary—bread crumbs and butter in an artichoke baked. Oh ya and there's a $5 uncorking fee. Extremely overpriced—actually the worst Italian food I've had in this entire city.

Great service and incredible food! They also allow BYOB.

Homey, warm and delicious. Family are neighbors!

Some of the BEST food I've had in all of New York City. Also it's BYOB which is super nice! The owners are so sweet. I keep going back!

Bring your own wine for a small uncorking free. No frills, but a good place if you're looking to host a group. We rented out the whole room and had a great time for a friend's birthday.