Piccolo Restaurant

I agree with everything people have said, Piccolo is a great place to eat, however sometimes the specials are a bit lackluster, so watch out for that!
Comment on this reader review

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Felt I must write about this restaurant, as there are so many overpriced, poor food, poor service places in Brighton. This is an unpretentious fun place to visit - the pizzas and pastas are very tasty, and some of their specials are scrumptious and still very reasonably priced.

The previous review mentions Donatello's which I very much don't like (although a lot of people do). I've found that any visit I've made, as I like to give a place more than one try - we all have off days, has consistently been like going to an Italian Harvester, and I don't like Harvesters. The prices have increased and I don't think the food or value for money matches the quality of Piccolo at all.

My husband rates the steak (and he's incredibly picky) and I've enjoyed their crab pasta with white wine, cream and celery sauce, which was very light in texture and flavour. Also, they offer a fillet of butterfish, something I've not seen elsewhere. This was beautifully cooked with melting flaky flesh and a delicious sauce.

They often offer special deals such as some pizzas or pastas at £3.00 at lunchtime - really you can't go wrong. They also do scrummy mussels; be sure to ask for some bread to mop up the sauce.

Any drawbacks? Well yes, it can get very LOUD when it's full, but you could just call it atmosphere instead!

All in all, this is a slightly old fashioned style restaurant, and I have no problem with that - beats all the anonymous chains - give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Comment on this reader review

Anne Bond
Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Piccolos has been around for some years now and the prices, portions and quality

have not changed a lot..great value and good food. Of course it's going to be busy on the weekends..Stag and Hen parties...so go during the week if you fear a bit of atmosphere.
Comment on this reader review

jo
Monday, August 07, 2006

I was dubious about eating in this place as the menu was quite extensive and the prices really cheap. It turned out to be a great meal, the food was tasty and really fresh and good value for money. Nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. Would highly recommend.
Comment on this reader review

Joanne
Thursday, February 16, 2006