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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Piccolina
Dairy-Free at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmone, Estate and Zucchini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmone, Zucchini and Insalate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmone, Estate and Verde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scarola, Salmone and Porchetta Panino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scarola, Verde and Asparagi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scarola, Verde and Salsiccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Asparagi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Piccolina
Piccolina in Washington has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Estate, Zucchini and Insalate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Piccolina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Godfather | 26.7 g | 63.2 g |
| Giardino Panino | 32.1 g | 60.1 g |
| Scarola | 0.5 g | 55.1 g |
| Cali | 53.1 g | 46.1 g |
| Estate | 132.5 g | 42.8 g |
| Pizza Diavola | 22.5 g | 38.4 g |
| Salsiccia | 8.8 g | 35.9 g |
| Salmone | 14.3 g | 32.9 g |
| Pizza Parma | 36.4 g | 32.8 g |
| Uovo Pomodoro | 48.1 g | 30.5 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Polpo | 6.9 g | 28 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Uovo Pomodoro - $12: Eggs in pizzaiola sauce, mozzarella, basil, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cali - $16: Avocado, red onion, roasted baby carrot, pumpkin seeds, lemon on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Granola Famosa - $9: Greek yogurt, house-made granola, seasonal fruit, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Today’s Toast - $5: Baker’s choice, seasonal jam, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads & Vegetables
- Insalate - $15: Over the moon valley greens, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arucola - $15: Local arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verde - $16: Moon valley greens, caesar vinaigrette, fried egg, parmigiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scarola - $19: Escarole salad, wood-grilled chicken breast, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagi - $11: Grilled asparagus, lemon, parsley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ratatouille Provencale - $11: Zucchini, tomato, eggplant, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini - $9: Blistered zucchini, olive oil, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carota - $10: Turmeric roasted baby carrots, crème fraiche, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood Grilled Skewers
- Gamberetti - $18: Garlic chile shrimp, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomato, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone - $18: Salmon, cherry tomato, fennel, coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpo - $18: Charred octopus, potato, nduja aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia - $16: Homemade sicilian pork sausage, salsa verde Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Margherita - $19: Tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Bianco - $18: Garlic, parmigiana, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Diavola - $21: Soppressata piccante, tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Parma - $22: Prosciutto, arugula, tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Mare - $24: Pink shrimp, charred octopus, clam, peperoncino, tomato, oregano Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Emilia - $20: Pesto, fontina, ricotta, gruyere, mozzarella, parmigiano, rosemary, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber 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: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, 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, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Piccolina
- Is Piccolina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Piccolina has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmone, Estate and Zucchini.
- What can I eat at Piccolina on a dairy-free diet?
- Salmone, Estate and Zucchini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Piccolina have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Estate and Zucchini.
- Is Piccolina gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Piccolina?
- The Godfather, at roughly 63.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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