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Piccolo's, Worcester, MA

Piccolo's

4.7 (843)
$30 and under
Italian
157 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

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What 843 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Food

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Kid-friendly

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Best Overall

  • Central MA

    Best Food

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Good for groups

  • Central MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolo's is a cherished culinary haven offering "one of the finest establishments in the continental 48." Delight in "amazing food flavors" including "best linguine and clams in Worcester." The cozy, lively atmosphere features "friendly service" and "huge portions." Perfect for a casual night out, though it can get crowded.
843 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and lively, and the service was excellent. 👍🏼👍🏼

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  2. Rose VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All in all excellent . Tuna Crudo delicious. Next time would request less capers. Salmon tips linguine special couldn’t have been better. Not sure if we needed to ask for bread. Various servers pleasant.

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  3. Sadie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food! Will definitely be going back there again soon

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  4. Eric

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is out of this world. There truly is no need to go to the north end. I couldn’t have asked for a better meal.

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  5. Heather

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food flavors and selections with crazy good desserts. Enjoyed celebrating our son’s graduation from WPI with our whole family!

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  6. Patty

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful ambiance. Especially loved the garlic bread and sauce.

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  7. Kevin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were great despite the large crowds all arriving at the same time from WPI graduation. Shout out to owners and staff for handling what can be an overwhelming experience with style and class.

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  8. Alan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to Piccolo's after being recommended. Did not disappoint. Food was incredible, our waitress Amanda was great, and just had an overall good experience. We will certainly be back!

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  9. Milos VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food with average service, at best. Super crowded the evening before the Mother’s Day. They added extra tables, which made the whole place feel overwhelming to the point that it felt that people from adjacent tables were actually sitting at ours.

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  10. Dan VIP

    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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FAQs

Piccolo's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 754-1057.

Piccolo's is rated 4.7 stars by 843 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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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