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Private Outdoor Patio with Retractable Covering - Piccolo Bistro, Ridgewood, NJ

Piccolo Bistro

4.6 (548)
$30 and under
Italian
29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Piccolo Bistro is Ridgewood's premier Italian Eatery. We feature Fine food and a great ambience with plenty of outdoor seating on our covered patio. Please visit us today. We are open for lunch and dinner on weekends and for dinner on weekdays. Piccolo Bistro offers homemade pastas and only fresh ingredients. In addition to the regular menu, we have weekly specials, as well as gluten free and vegetarian options.
We are a BYOB and will gladly open your favorite bottle without a corkage fee.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Piccolo Bistro offers catering for any occasion, including free delivery and set up. Please call us on 201-882-1111 for menu options and other details.
  • Private party facilities
    Piccolo Bistro offers private parties in our main dining room or covered outdoor patio. We have hosted many Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby and Bridal Showers, and Holiday Parties among other events. Please call us on 201-882-1111 for menu options and other details.
  • Neighborhood
    Ridgewood, New Jersey
  • Cross street
    Franklin Ave, Ridgewood Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Easy walk to NJ Transit Train or Bus Stations
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 548 people are saying

Piccolo Bistro 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bergen

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Bistro offers "amazing food with great tasting and big servings" in a "cozy atmosphere" perfect for families and intimate gatherings. Enjoy "delicious" Italian cuisine with fresh ingredients, and delight in the "super friendly and attentive staff." The outdoor patio is ideal for warm-weather dining. "Highly recommend" for a memorable experience.
548 Reviews
  1. Jaimie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Loved dining in the beautiful outdoor space. Our waiter was lovely. Added bonus that it’s BYO!

    2 people found this helpful

  2. Sally

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were running late and tried to reschedule but the open table app would not allow us to do so. So we got to the restaurant much later than our scheduled time. The patio was almost full with a few parties going on there. We showed the owner the error msg we got from open table. He said no problem and had the waiter quickly clean up a table and had us seated without waiting long. It hard to believe the restaurant was so busy even on a weeknight. But the waiter was amazing swinging between tables holding so many trays at once. At the same time, he’s so attentive to everyone. The owner also helped to refill water and open wine bottle for customers. We saw he was talking to a baby boy who’s only few months old. He was also explaining a growing tomato plant to a curious little girl. It’s good to see him try to make vegetables fun for a young child. Our food was as great as the atmosphere and service. We started with the summer salad that included watermelon and homemade mozzarella. It was amazing. We also had the bow tie pasta with pesto special as well as the Seabass. Both were delicious. We really enjoyed our evening. The food, service and atmosphere were exceptional.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Hana

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread was plentiful, crispy on the outside … light, delicious! Pasta fresh and tasty. Watermelon salad extraordinary. So light and great dressing. Loved sitting outside on a summer evening. Staff exceptional and attentive. Will be back soon.

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  4. Maria Luisa

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot for a date night, especially love the covered patio that even held up in a rainstorm! All 3 courses delicious, definitely get the tiramisu!!

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  5. Nina

    Unspecified6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Charming outdoor setting to enjoy beautiful sunset

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  6. Ashley

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything here felt made with love. Staff was so warm and welcoming.

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  7. Tony

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Piccolo Bistro delivered another amazing dining experience. The food is absolutely outstanding—every dish burst with flavor and was expertly prepared. The presentation of the extensive daily specials by the owner was one of the most impressive I’ve ever encountered. We found it difficult to choose because they all sounded so good. The ambiance is warm and inviting, reminiscent of dining in an elegant Tuscan restaurant. From start to finish, an unforgettable meal. Highly recommend! No wonder there are always familiar faces at Piccolo Bistro every time we come.

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  8. Richard

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I chose Piccolo Bistro for a family outing with our children and grandchild. We were celebrating a birthday. The owner greeted us warmly and couldn’t have been more gracious and inviting. We felt so welcome. We were seated on the outdoor terrace, which is covered and heated. We started with a salad and the salmon crabcakes, which we loved. I had the strip steak which was tender and flavorful. My wife and daughter each got salmon, which were mouth watering, very fresh, and well prepared. We also had two creamy and delicious pasta dishes. The desserts were also amazing. Everything about the place, the ambience, the friendly and attentive service, and the food that was clearly made with love was just perfect. We had a beautiful evening and will be back again soon.

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  9. Gina

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My vegan friend thinks this restaurant is haven: grilled vegetables, broccoli raab, and crispy rosemary potatoes for sides sounds great! We only had mains: risotto primavera and porcini mushroom risotto. What made the experience even more special was the service. The staff was so attentive and kind, checking in regularly and making sure everything arrived promptly and just right. You can truly feel the care they put into their food and their guests.

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  10. Maria Luisa

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appreciate your timely response to our message! Passing by so many times and the atmosphere is so inviting! Thank you for being flexible for change we made at last minute.

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FAQs

Piccolo Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Piccolo Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 882-1111.

Piccolo Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 548 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Bergen
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Piccolo Bistro

29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin Ave, Ridgewood Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Ridgewood, New Jersey
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Easy walk to NJ Transit Train or Bus Stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Piccolo Bistro offers catering for any occasion, including free delivery and set up. Please call us on 201-882-1111 for menu options and other details.
  • Private party facilities
    Piccolo Bistro offers private parties in our main dining room or covered outdoor patio. We have hosted many Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby and Bridal Showers, and Holiday Parties among other events. Please call us on 201-882-1111 for menu options and other details.
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