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

Piccolo Bistro

4.8 (556)
$30 and under
Italian
29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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 556 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bergen

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Bistro offers a "cozy atmosphere" with a charming outdoor patio that's perfect for a "memorable date night." Guests rave about the "super attentive and kind staff" and the "incredible food," including standout dishes like the "Seafood Linguine" and "homemade Pappardelle with braised lamb ragu." The "warm and inviting" ambiance and the "deliciously fresh" meals make it a "must-visit in Ridgewood."
556 Reviews
  1. Hana

    Unspecified5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend truly enjoyed their gluten free options and they are very knowledgeable and accommodating.

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  2. Ashley

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am on a gluten free diet. At the suggestion of our server I had the risotto with shrimp stuffed with crabmeat. The risotto itself was creamy and delicious with a delicate white wine sauce. The shrimp was fresh, very tender and paired well with the crabmeat. Overall an excellent dish and a great alternative to gluten-free pasta for my diet.

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  3. Maria Luisa

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Farfalle with sausage and shrimp from the specials menu. It was a simple but delicious meal with highlights of broccoli rabe and cherry tomatoes. The flavor combination of sausage with shrimp was interesting and very tasty. The shrimp was tender and very fresh, like it just came from the ocean. It was a perfect entrée for a summer afternoon. Satisfying but not too heavy.

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  4. Gina

    Unspecified5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Seafood Starter from the specials menu. It was the perfect choice for a summer afternoon. So light and delicious. We had such a wonderful afternoon sipping wine and enjoying the food at Piccolo Bistro

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  5. Richard

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our friend suggested we try the risotto seafood balls, a combination of risotto, shrimp, and crab meat. It is served with shrimp in a saffron cream sauce. I thought my friend might be exaggerating when he told us how good these were. He was not. These were excellent and I would recommend them to anyone.

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  6. Jeremy VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Super friendly staff and owners were great. Could not have had a better experience. Outdoor seating was great. Can’t wait to come back.

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  7. Cheryl

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner and his wife were front and center taking care of the customers. They made sure you were comfortable and enjoying your food. Very quaint restaurant.

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  8. catherine

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food. Had the pasta with clams.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jaimie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    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

  10. Sally

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    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

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 4.8 stars by 556 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
  5. Ridgewood, New Jersey

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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