Piccolo

Piccolo, nestled in Westcliff-on-Sea, is a charming Italian gem known for its delightful cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the authentically Italian dishes, with standout mentions like the "polo valdostana" and classic lasagna that transport diners to the heart of Italy. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's excellent service, with attentive and charismatic staff who ensure an enjoyable dining experience. Customer feedback consistently reflects satisfaction, whether it's Dominic Swan praising the generosity of portions or Nicholas Charles recounting a late dinner salvaged by the kind owners after a theatre visit. The menu offers a variety of options, from plain grills like sirloin steak to refreshing insalate, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Additionally, the affordability of the meals, with bills averaging around £30 for a hearty meal, is a pleasant surprise for many. The atmosphere can be lively, especially during peak times, which also adds to the charm of dining here. Piccolo stands out not only for its delicious food but also for creating memorable experiences that keep customers returning. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for Italian food lovers looking for value, warmth, and a genuine taste of Italy.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot

Dominic Swan

May 24,2025

Fantastic food, and great staff! Very attentive, and oh my goodness the food!! , I ate an amazing portion of 'polo valdostana', best described as an Italian Sunday! (for the Bits) I left very full, with memories of smiles from the kind staff, and a very full belly, this amazing Piccolo resteraunt is a must hit if you get a booking!

Stanley Spall

Apr 28,2025

A charming Italian round the corner from the Cliffs. Charismatic waiting staff, quick service and the food is delicious. Pictured is the bruschetta for starter, lasagna and pasta pomodoro for the mains, and profiteroles/chocolate pudding for dessert. Would highly recommend!!!

Kai Hammer

Apr 25,2025

Absolutly fantastic food. Cant wait to come back again, total bill came to about 30 quid as well, bargain!!!

Nicholas Charles

Mar 29,2025

We just finished from the Cliffs Pavilion theatre just after 10pm and having skipped dinner we were very hungry. We were lucky enough to find this hidden gem of a restaurant 5 minute walk from the theatre. Despite the restaurant preparing themselves to close the owners (3rd generation family) were kind enough to cook us a late dinner. We had the grilled veal with vegetables and chips, and it was lovely. The lovely owners even provided us with complimentary home made coconut ice-cream which was delicious. It was a perfect ending to a perfect night. I cannot thank the lovely owners and their staff enough. I actually want to go back to Southend just to eat at this restaurant again! Thanks!

Den T

Feb 27,2025

A great find for a pre-theatre meal. Welcoming atmosphere and great service even with a full house, ambient noise was quite loud at times with conversations getting louder to be heard... Decent portions, good value. Will definitely return at a quieter period to enjoy a slower paced meal.

Antonia Plant

Feb 24,2025

Excellent location for dinner. The restaurant feels very authentic, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service was wonderful, prompt, friendly and lots of laughter. The food was exceptional and I would definitely recommend! Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Sushant Chichani

Feb 15,2025

The food was incredible and the history adds to the ambience. 2nd generation family run Italian restaurant. The Pizza was a proper Neapolitan style wood fire oven pizza which was an absolute delicious treat to taste buds, and so was the Vegetarian Risotto. Loved it.

Michael Hornsey

Feb 9,2025

Busy place - in a good way. Clearly very popular. Excellent food - very well priced and the service was so typically Italian, very warm and fun. Great place. Fully recommend. We're not local but we will definitely go back when we're in the area. Daily specials looked great, presented beautifully. Family run.

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