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

Piccolo Bistro

4.7 (560)
$30 and under
Italian
29 Chestnut St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

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What 560 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Romantic

  • Bergen

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bergen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bergen

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo Bistro offers a "paradise for picky eaters" with a diverse menu full of gluten-free and vegan options. Guests rave about the "warm and inviting atmosphere" and exceptional service. The outdoor patio is a "beautiful setting" for dining. The food is consistently praised as "delicious," making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
560 Reviews
  1. Jane VIP

    New York City231 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our dinner here with friends. The menu is extensive so something for everyone. The caesar and caprese salads were delicious, as was the calamari/shrimp appetizer. Our friends liked their entrees of shrimp scampi and the grilled flounder. We had veal dishes and both thought they could use more flavor, although the veal was very tender. We liked the ambiance in the restaurant and would definitely come back to try something else.

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  2. Jenna

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The patio is beautiful and shaded! The restaurant was clean and the food was very good! Appetizers ordered were the beet salad, burrata, and octopus. For entrees we had chicken franchise, chicken parm, salmon, and shrimp scampi. For dessert we shared the Mosiac Cake. I liked how the restaurant wasn’t too noisy, they played nice music and had great ambiance for chatting. Our server was attentive and friendly. Plus it’s byob. I would definitely return!

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  3. Gina VIP

    Unspecified6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made the reservation for my fiancés’s daughter and her girl friends who are picky eater and very health conscious. I got responses from the owners : “We believe that Piccolo Bistro is a paradise for picky eaters. We have plenty of healthy food options. You might want to check out our for porcini mushroom risotto with shrimp from our specials menu. Also the grilled sea bass. Be sure to ask your server to substitute grilled vegetables for pasta to make an even healthier meal. See you soon!” And the girls are so thoughtful to me after their Friday night dinner date. They had a great time with healthy delicious Italian meal with live music!

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  4. Orie V

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose Piccolo Bistro for #1 providing gluten free food and #2 the menu offered. The food is excellent. The service is good and the service people are very accommodating. They offer inside and outside dining which is great. It is a BYOB restaurant and we didn't know that before we went. Warm and comfortable surroundings along with great food.

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  5. Hana VIP

    Unspecified5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    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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  6. Ashley VIP

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  7. Maria Luisa

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  8. Gina VIP

    Unspecified6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  9. Richard VIP

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  10. 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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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 4.7 stars by 560 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Bergen
  5. Ridgewood, New Jersey

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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