12 photosPiccola Cucina Estiatorio
4.8/5 — Excellent(1,252 reviews)· $$· Italian, Sicilian· New York
Mubboo Verdict
Top-rated Sicilian spot for families and seniors, but lively parties can overwhelm couples.
Insider tip: Despite being #2 in NYC, the restaurant's lively party atmosphere can clash with its refined Sicilian cuisine, as one couple noted.
★ TravelFit — Who this spot suits
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Date night
85/100High atmosphere rating (4.9) and romantic pasta, but one couple's experience was marred by loud groups; choose a quieter time.
- trip_types: Couples 27.4%
- subratings: Atmosphere 4.9
Plan your visit
Price$$
Time needed1.5 hr
Best timeAvoid large group events; quieter times likely weekdays
AreaNew York
📍 75 Thompson St, New York City, New York 10012-4345Menu →
Ratings
4.8/5Excellent· 1,252 reviews
- Food
- 4.9
- Value
- 4.7
- Service
- 4.9
- Atmosphere
- 4.9
★ What reviewers say
✅ Diners love
- Excellent pasta dishes (alla Norma, cacio e pepe, gnocchi)
- Attentive and professional service (Marlo, Emanuel, Kevin)
- Consistently great food and experience
⚠ Watch out for
- Noise from large groups can disrupt the meal, as one couple reported being surrounded by yelling parties
🍽 What to order
- Pasta alla Norma
- Cacio e Pepe
- Gnocchi
- Braised beef pasta
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
★★★★★Couples
“Best pasta alla Norma since Sicily”
★★★★★Family
“The best italian restaurant in NYC! Everything we ordered was fantastic. Thank you Marlo for the great great service! Definitely will come back 😊”
★★★Couples
“I am familiar with their other location, around the corner, but a private party had me here, instead. The food was excellent, the service was top notch. The wine is a bit pricey. What ruined the dinner was being surrounded by two large groups, seemingly yelling at the top of their lungs.”
★★★★★Family
“The experience was great… as always. Emanuel was amazing with us.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is Piccola Cucina Estiatorio worth it?▾
Top-rated Sicilian spot for families and seniors, but lively parties can overwhelm couples.
How much time do you need at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio?▾
Most visitors spend about 1.5 hours.
What's the best time to visit Piccola Cucina Estiatorio?▾
Avoid large group events; quieter times likely weekdays
What should you order at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio?▾
Pasta alla Norma, Cacio e Pepe, Gnocchi, Braised beef pasta.