Piccola Italia

4.9 (731)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712

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Piccola Italia

4.9

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Asbury Park

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Website
http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri
Catering
Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.

Location
837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Cross street
Route 35 and West Park Avenue
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 731 people are saying

Piccola Italia 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Contemporary Italian
Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piccola Italia offers "excellent food" and "impeccable service," making it a standout dining destination. With a diverse menu featuring dishes like crab-encrusted grouper and vegetarian lasagna, patrons praise the "delicious" meals and "attentive" staff. Its charming atmosphere and commitment to quality ensure a memorable dining experience.

731 Reviews

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Joseph Gold
New Jersey63 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Magnificent as always. Ryan is a knowledgeable and friendly server. Always good to see him. Great specials, strong drinks, superb apps, four excellent entrees and very nice chef/owner pouring comp white port. Our go to local Italian restaurant and where we bring friends and visiting relatives for a great meal and great vibes. Never rushed, this place oozes family and friendliness.
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walter Gold
New York City152 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a nice dinner at Piccola Italia. Friendly owners and wait staff. Drinks were reasonable with good selection of wine, beer and cocktails. The apps were excellent. The calamari was very tender as you can cut it with a fork. Rice balls were homemade and delicious. Had the lasagna, chicken parm and sausage pasta dish. All decent. Deserts were good. Overall a good meal that was definitely pricier than most Italian restaurants with similar menus. About $360 with tip for three. Will return to try some other offerings. I wish all restaurants would stop hitting us with credit card charge fees. The prices are high enough to cover their cost. I chose the cash "discount"
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Richard
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, I had the crab encrust]ted grouper, it was great, my wife had the vegetarian lasagna, she loved it!
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Cheryl Gold
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Impeccable service. Love this place.
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Gloria Gold
Atlantic City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service as always was exceptional. The quality of the food was excellent. We had a lovely evening for our group of 7
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domenick Gold
New York City62 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been dining at Piccolo Italia for many years and I can say this restaurant is consistently very good. Food is excellent and service is very good. The Chef Owners are wonderful people. We will return again soon.
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Keith Gold
New Jersey57 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The place has great food...I've been going here for a while now. Mike behind the bar is great. And the Bar is where we like to eat. Just one thing is that it's very pricey. We had two drinks and meals priced in the middle of the menu range. Shared App. And no desert. $250 out the door.
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Debbie Gold
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another outstanding dinner! We shared the beet salad over arugula which was perfectly seasoned & full of flavor. For dinner my husband had the filet mignon saved over mashed potatoes & garlic spinach. The filet was perfectly cooked & served with a port wine sauce. I had the Bell & Evans Chicken breast which was very tender. It was served with roasted potatoes, string beans & carrots with a honey glaze. Both meals were delicious! For dessert, we shared coffee expresso & graham cracker gelato!! The perfect ending to a delightful dinner. We enjoyed a visit with Brian & Carolina who always make it a point to drop by. We also want to thank our server, Ryan, for the recommendation on the gelato & his attentive service. A delightful evening!
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Gene
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I enjoyed an absolutely outstanding Valentine's Day dinner. Food, wine and service were perfect. Great place for an enjoyable, relaxing dinner. Highly recommended.
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Valerie
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing meal at Piccola!! We had it all…drinks, apps, entrees, & dessert, and loved everything! We will definitely be back soon!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 493-3090
Website
http://www.piccolaitalianj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Gualtieri
Catering
Chef Brian Gualtieri and his team will redefine your event expectations by fusing classic Italian dishes with fresh Mediterranean flavors to create innovative menus customized specifically for you and your event guests. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Whether your event is for a business function or an intimate personal celebration, Piccola Italia is the ideal event location to host a group of any size. We work with clients to custom tailor event menus & help to create memorable dining experiences for clients. We also cater off premise events.

Location
837 West Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Cross street
Route 35 and West Park Avenue
Parking details
Private parking lot available on site
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a reservation

Piccola Italia

4.9

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Asbury Park

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today