Me and my boyfriend were in the Pawleys area and looked up for a closest spot for dinner. Caffe Piccolo caught our eye by good reviews and we decided to give it a shot. So glad we did. First of all outside patio is small and very green that gives you a feeling like you are somewhere in Italy. Now food... Fresh baked bread... Stuffed eggplant for an appetizer... My boyfriend got Calamari Linguini and loved it. I got a special Flounder stuffed with lobster meat with grilled asparagus which was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely will be back and will bring family. Hidden gem in Pawleys Island. Highly recommended!
I've eaten at several restaurants all over the world. I feel very fortunate to live right across the street from Caffe Piccolo and have easy access to the incredible food at this place. Some of the best meals I have ever had anywhere! I'm a regular.
Great restaurant, a hidden gem. Excellent food, excellent service. A great place for a special occasion
This is the second time we've dined at Caffe Piccolo with family. They drive up from Charleston and we drive down from Shallotte, NC. We love this restaurant, from the time you walk in the door you feel like family! Everyone is super happy and smiling, the venue is cozy and quaint and comfortable, our server, Amanda was very professional and personable. The food is incredible! Delizioso! 5++++
Loved this fresh food Italian gem. Had the grouper special which was out of this world! Tomato bisque and fennel salad were both excellent! Service was outstanding. Very warm and attractive interior - outdoor fireplace patio area was beautiful but too chilly for our dinner visit.
The chef was amazing! Being vegan she was able to make me an outstanding dish that wasn’t on the menu
Delicious Italian food and wonderful service from our waiter Matt. We sat outside on the patio. It was a wonderful experience.
Wow. Truly a great dining experience from beginning to end. Do not let the pricing scare you away as the food and portions make it totally worth it! Treated like family. You will treasure this dining experience for the rest of your life.
Fantastic! Wow, too bad we just found you but so glad we did. Thank you so much Amanda for the wonderful suggestions and excellent service. �
I am always impressed with this place. The food is innovative and fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
We have been eating at Caffe Piccolo since the week after they opened...and it just gets better and better! Jimmy does totally authentic Italian dishes - but sometimes with just an original little kick that puts them over the top! Mmm, mmm, good!
Nice atmosphere, great service, delicious food. What else is there in life??
Had a lovely and delicious dinner for Valentine’s Day! We were so happy to had a date night for that special day, but unfortunately the restaurant was completely busy and they were out of lots of food so I had to chase for a different dish 3 times. Server was kinda lost, but it was understandable seeing how busy they was. Besides that, the atmosphere and drinks was great. It’s good to make a reservation.
Our server was impeccable and the food was nothing short of amazing. I am gluten free and was amazed they offered gluten free bread. And it was delicious. The special drink menu offers a variety of awesome drinks and I had a delicious tiramisu martini. I then had chicken Marsala with gf pasta and it didn’t disappoint. My husband had the crab cakes which were the best he ever had from Maine to Maryland through the coast. Every dish was made to perfection and the cheesecake desserts are homemade and brought in and also creamy and phenomenal. Caffè Piccolo has indoor and outdoor seating and I can’t wait to go back!
I can not say enough about Chris and the service we received today. He helped us coordinate a wonderful baby shower for my daughter in law in a private setting. The food, service and ambiance were absolutely amazing. We were made to feel welcomed with a warm setting and wonderful family brunch. This place is amazing and we will definitely be back again. We can not thank you and the chef enough! 6 stars in our book.
Was worth the drive from Charleston, SC! Caffe Piccolo embraces the ambiance of a local Pawley’s Island dining experience with a Tuscan flare and delivers the mouthwatering cuisine of authentic Italian dishes! Mamma Mía the burrata is the bomb!
Excellent experience! Amy our bartender, and later waitress, did an excellent job of making us feel welcomed, and cared for. I am pretty sure, we have randomly found (thanks Google maps 😉) our new favorite Italian restaurant in the entire low country! The atmosphere is on point! And the vibe is subdued. You simply MUST try the stuffed banana peppers (appetizer) ! I lost count of how many times I said to my wife "oh my God " they ARE that good! 11/10. Will definitely come again! Most highly recommend!
We go here at least once a year when we are down this way.
Friday night, November 3, on patio; with Spencer, Service-perfect. Food-really good. Bourbon, up, in a martini glass-proper pour and good selection. Pound for pound one of the best dinning experiences I enjoy.
My favorite dining experience while at the beach! Loved the French-like atmosphere of the outdoor dining. It was absolutely gorgeous! The best dish we ordered was the special: scallops over ravioli stuffed with blue crab. Yummy! It was rich and the scallops were huge and perfectly cooked. The marinara sauce wasn't the best...it needed to be sweeter. The bread and garlic oil dip was fantastic and our waitress was very good. I definitely recommend dining here!
Drove up from Charleston and had a wonderful meal!! Amanda was our server, she was very attentive and always available even though it was a busy night. The food was not only visually appealing but also incredible in flavor! Thank you so much for a great dining experience!!
Had a lovely and delicious dinner tonight to celebrate our Anniversary. Amanda, our server, was delightful, friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere on the patio was very cozy. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended
One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Consistently high quality food and service. Amazing cocktails and every dish is delicious
This is an incredible gem hidden in plain sight. Everything about this place felt thought out, the inside sleek and the outside a garden paradise.
Our server, Joe, was great and the food was wonderful! Finally, a place that does sautéed calamari and does it right! The scallops were cooked to perfection. The cucumber cocktail was very well made. This is one place you don’t want to miss out on.
One word of caution though: the portions are generous! Appetizers are more like for a party of four and we were only two, so we ended up only eating about a fourth of our meals after soup and salad and the appetizer.
We are so thrilled to find this place and cannot say enough about it. This place is on our ‘Do Every Trip’ list! Thank you to the creators, the chefs, the bartenders and servers who make this place what it is. We can’t wait to come back!
Absolutely amazing. We called for a reservation and asked about gluten free options and the hostess not only remembered I had Celiac, but she also let our server know ahead of time. Our server was great and even offered us warm GF bread (prepared in a separate space). Their GF pasta was amazing. Would absolutely go back if we were in the area again.
Exploring the area and came across this little gem of a spot. The bar is new and very nice, and their outdoor space looks like a really great place to dine, great atmosphere. Staff are super friendly and informative and the food was delicious, and presented beautifully. We will be back again for sure.
We had dinner here for the first time and it was absolutely fantastic! I am gluten free and Joe was able to take care of me and share what I could and couldn't have. We really enjoyed our dinner and experience and we are adding this to our must visits when in town!
Todra made our first experience at Caffe Piccolo with 13 people, one we will never forget! She was kind, gave excellent recommendations and she was beyond helpful with the timing of our meal. The food was incredible and we loved her service so much! Following our meal, we went to the bar. There we met Charlie who gave us the proper nightcap and local recommendations in the area. All in all we were more than taken care of. We were welcomed by this staff! We will be returning!
Had dinner with close friends on the patio, food was amazing, atmosphere was perfection, cozy and inviting, service outstanding. Highly recommend!
Food is so good can't wait to go back. Got the chicken Piccata. Service was great and atmosphere is very nice and relaxing
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