Piccolo’s

1. We popped in without a reservation but they managed to accommodate us! Everything we got was delicious and we loved every detail.

   The garlic bread was my favourite! My husband loved the lasagne, very creamy and cheesy..

   The dessert was amazing, unlike any other cheese cake we’d had before!

2. Great local restaurant in the heart of Sheffield. Staff were excellent, food was really tasty, portions are huge and delicious! Price is spot on for what you get!

3. We visited this restaurant today to inquire whether it would be open on Christmas Day and how to make a reservation. Upon entering, the service we received was extremely poor. A blonde-haired waitress asked us to stand by the entrance, and while we stood there without obstructing anyone, she insisted that we wait outside. Despite the freezing cold weather, we waited outside for about 3-4 minutes before she finally came out to ask what we needed.

   When we explained our request, she was visibly impatient and curtly told us to call or book online. I mentioned that my birthday falls on Christmas Day, and I wasn’t sure if reservations would be possible for that day. Her response was to loudly and rudely exclaim “Jesus!” before repeating again to book online without addressing my question.

   As a potential customer, this interaction was extremely disappointing and made me feel unwelcome. I’m now concerned that my birthday experience might be just as unpleasant if I were to celebrate it here. Upon checking social media, I noticed one comments that this same blonde waitress has reportedly displayed similar rude behavior specifically toward Chinese customers, which raises serious concerns about potential racial discrimination. This behavior is unacceptable and has significantly tarnished my impression of the restaurant.

4. Accommodated us for a birthday reservation as a party of 4 at less than 24 hour notice on a busy Saturday night – the restaurant is quite small inside so this was appreciated. Food was lovely and quick to come out, both starters and mains (we were too full for desert) and the service was great and very attentive. Ordered garlic prawns for starter and then creamy chicken main with vegetables, chips on the side. Others got gnocchi starter (best dish on our table), bruschetta and mains salmon and a pasta, all were enjoyed. One very small criticism is that for the chicken dishes the chips/potatoes would have been preferred to be presented on the side instead of underneath the sauce, as it made these elements soggy. We will be back if we fancy Italian in Sheffield City Centre.

5. I don’t know if I have ever had a better service experience than this. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Genuine conversations. The food is exactly what you would expect from an Italian restaurant with special details that left us full and satisfied. Small and quaint location with simple Italian decor. Great all around experience. Thank you Piccolo’s!

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