Piccolino - Warrington

We visited this restaurant with our friends from Stockton Heath. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic. Our server, Anna, was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine options. She was also very friendly and had a great smile.

The restaurant had a fantastic modern decor and atmosphere. Despite being a busy Thursday evening, there were plenty of staff available. There was even a private party in a side room, but this did not affect the service at our table. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was decent, although the pasta was a bit too al dente for my taste. I found it a bit overpriced at £19.50 for a prawn pasta dish with only one prawn. However, overall, the four of us had a pleasant evening. The other three in my party enjoyed their meals, and the atmosphere played a significant role in our overall enjoyment.

We were disappointed with our experience at this restaurant for our wedding anniversary. The ribeye steak I ordered looked lonely on the plate and cost £22.25. We had to pay extra for chips. My husband's lasagne was just average. We were also surprised to see a 10% service charge added to our bill, especially since the servers only brought out our food and never checked on us or asked if everything was okay. When we are in the area again, we will not be returning to this restaurant.

My friend's wife and I decided to have a coffee tea as we wanted a lubricant for our throats! As I sat her down, I then moved to the shaded side of the table to make enough room for me to sit in the rather tight spot, between the restaurant and the table! Unfortunately, the oil bottle skidded off the table and missed my foot (a shame instead of having broken its fall… it hit the table leg and smashed on the pavement. What a mess! I felt very guilty but was told to stop worrying and I offered to pay for it! NO! We ordered a cappuccino and a cup of very strong tea, and a potion od chips just to keep the wolf at bay. The tea was good and my friend enjoyed her cup of coffee! And the chips (after protesting that she would only have 1 (then 2, 3, 4, 5… etc! We ordered some Ginger ale, which was delightful, fresh tasting, and finished off the rather pleasant interlude we enjoyed before continuing on our way! The staff were very pleasant and made us feel very welcome in spite of my gaff! If you are looking for a simple drink or a full meal, then Piccolino is the place to enjoy!

Always great Italian food, not a bad dish on the menu. Location is great and the bar is well stocked too.