Piccolina – Italian
Sunlight dances across this intimate neighborhood haunt, where the comforting aroma of toasted brioche and slow-simmered pomodoro invites a soulful start to the day. The kitchen transforms morning staples into artful plates, from cloud-like eggs nestled on buttery bread to vibrant, garden-fresh salads that burst with seasonal brightness and crisp textures. It is a bright and airy retreat where every dish feels like a warm embrace, perfect for lingering over the day’s freshest flavors in a space that feels both sophisticated and deeply welcoming.
963, Palmer Alley Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 https://www.piccolinadc.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, tlc, carnivore, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast (Eggs & More)
- Puffy Egg on Brioche - $12: Egg on brioche bun. Add-ons available: braised greens, crispy pancetta, or homemade sicilian fennel pork sausage. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette - $15: Ratatouille, gruyère, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Uovo Pomodoro - $12: Eggs in pizzaiola sauce, mozzarella, basil, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cali - $16: Avocado, red onion, roasted baby carrot, pumpkin seeds, lemon on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Granola Famosa - $9: Greek yogurt, house-made granola, seasonal fruit, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Today’s Toast - $5: Baker’s choice, seasonal jam, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads & Vegetables
- Insalate - $15: Over the moon valley greens, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arucola - $15: Local arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Estate - $16: Chopped escarole, moon valley greens, bulgur wheat, wood roasted carrot, cauliflower, pistachio, golden raisin, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verde - $16: Moon valley greens, caesar vinaigrette, fried egg, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scarola - $19: Escarole salad, wood-grilled chicken breast, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagi - $11: Grilled asparagus, lemon, parsley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ratatouille Provencale - $11: Zucchini, tomato, eggplant, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini - $9: Blistered zucchini, olive oil, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carota - $10: Turmeric roasted baby carrots, crème fraiche, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood Grilled Skewers
- Gamberetti - $18: Garlic chile shrimp, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomato, lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone - $18: Salmon, cherry tomato, fennel, coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpo - $18: Charred octopus, potato, nduja aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia - $16: Homemade sicilian pork sausage, salsa verde Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini & Pizza
- Agnello Panino - $17: Lamb sausage, provolone, arugula, mayo, cherry compote, served with garden salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porchetta Panino - $16: Roasted & shaved suckling pig, mustard greens, grilled onion, salsa verde, provolone on wood fired flatbread, served with garden salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giardino Panino - $15: Wood roasted zucchini, tomato, grilled onion, arugula, pesto, provolone, on wood fired flatbread, served with garden salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Margherita - $19: Tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Bianco - $18: Garlic, parmigiana, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Diavola - $21: Soppressata piccante, tomato, basil, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Parma - $22: Prosciutto, arugula, tomato, basil, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Mare - $24: Pink shrimp, charred octopus, clam, peperoncino, tomato, oregano Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Emilia - $20: Pesto, fontina, ricotta, gruyere, mozzarella, parmigiano, rosemary, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Pablo - $22: Fennel sausage, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, mozzarella, basil Available at: dinner, lunch
Amy's Classics
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $21: Ten layers of sliced eggplant, mozzarella, tomato & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $21: Beef, pork, veal, tomato, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $14: Aperol, prosecco, soda
- Hugo - $14: Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, lime, soda, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz - $16: Italicus bergamot liqueur, campari, grapefruit juice, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Sbagliato - $13: Sweet vermouth, campari, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mimosa - $13: Orange juice, prosecco
- Negroni - $15: Gin, campari, sweet vermouth
- Espresso Martini - $15: Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur
- Italian Margarita - $15: Tequila blanco, orange juice, amaretto, lime juice
- The Godfather - $15: Bourbon, amaretto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Amy's Palmer - $8.5: Iced Tea, Lemon Granita, Candied Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, or Tonic
- San Pellegrino Soda - $6.5: Lemon or Orange
- All Natural Juices - $7: Orange, Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Apple, Grapefruit, or Apple Cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Piccolina
- Sfoglina Downtown — Italian
- Stellina Pizzeria — Italian
- 90 Second Pizza — Italian
- RPM Italian — Italian
- Centrolina — Italian
- Ella's Wood-fired Pizza — Italian
- Via Sophia — Italian
- SPIN — Italian
- Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza — Italian
- Alta Strada — Italian
- Bozzelli's — Italian
- Dolcezza — Italian
