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Piccolo's, Worcester, MA

Piccolo's

4.8
4.8
837 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
157 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Piccolo
  • Catering
    Call Restaurant to Inquire Catering Prices 508-754-1057
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 837 people are saying

Piccolo's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Overall

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Food

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Food

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo's delights with "excellent food and service," offering huge portions and a cozy atmosphere. Guests praise the "amazing" garlic bread and desserts, with standout dishes like calamari and chicken Parmesan. Despite a lively and sometimes noisy ambiance, the friendly staff ensures a memorable dining experience, making it a "better choice" for Italian cuisine.

837 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, huge portions, friendly service. A great experience. The restaurant was very loud with a few tables being unusually loud for polite restaurant behavior. I will definitely be back.

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  2. salvatore

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of the finest establishments in the continental 48

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  3. Lisa

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a cozy atmosphere. Service was top notch.

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  4. Jana

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were supposed to have dinner at another restaurant in Shrewsbury St., but they were booked solid! Lucky for us Piccolo’s had a table for four of us for my birthday dinner and it was phenomenal - a better choice than we had originally planned!!! Calamari was perfect - crisp and a generous portion for 4. Caesar salad included super fresh white anchovies. Our main dishes were served hot from the chef’s pan and enough for leftovers! I had to have cake as it was my birthday so I recommend what I ordered which was the chocolate cake made fresh in house and served with real whipped cream!!! Amazing service as well!

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  5. Melanie

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always good! We enjoy eating here and the staff is wonderful

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  6. Antony

    Rhode Island12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going. A pleasant surprise! And we parked right outside.

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  7. jon

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first visit to Piccolo's on a busy Saturday evening. We had a reservation and was seated promptly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. They had a nice wine list and a nice selection of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. They had no special cocktail menu, and no mocktail choices.  The food came out quickly, and was very good. The chicken Parmesan was huge! It was very crowded in the cozy dining room with every table filled, and it was very loud. I had a hard time hearing my dinner companions from across the table.  Great food though at reasonable prices. We will choose a a less busy night if we come again.

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  8. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Piccolo's was excellent as usual. VERY busy night there and still service was great and food came out timely. Love the loud vibe and energy in this restaurant. Always a great night!

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  9. Amy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best linguine and clams in Worcester Love this place

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  10. Mark VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great but it was a bit noisy.

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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 837 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Piccolo's

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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