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, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, raw-food, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, pegan, lectin-free, slow-carb, sirtfood
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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Omelette - $15: Ratatouille, gruyère, toasted baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Uovo Pomodoro - $12: Eggs in pizzaiola sauce, mozzarella, basil, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Cali - $16: Avocado, red onion, roasted baby carrot, pumpkin seeds, lemon on toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Granola Famosa - $9: Greek yogurt, house-made granola, seasonal fruit, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Today’s Toast - $5: Baker’s choice, seasonal jam, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads & Vegetables
- Insalate - $15: Over the moon valley greens, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Arucola - $15: Local arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Estate - $16: Chopped escarole, moon valley greens, bulgur wheat, wood roasted carrot, cauliflower, pistachio, golden raisin, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Verde - $16: Moon valley greens, caesar vinaigrette, fried egg, parmigiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Scarola - $19: Escarole salad, wood-grilled chicken breast, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Asparagi - $11: Grilled asparagus, lemon, parsley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ratatouille Provencale - $11: Zucchini, tomato, eggplant, basil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Zucchini - $9: Blistered zucchini, olive oil, parsley Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Carota - $10: Turmeric roasted baby carrots, crème fraiche, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Wood Grilled Skewers
- Gamberetti - $18: Garlic chile shrimp, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomato, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Salmone - $18: Salmon, cherry tomato, fennel, coriander Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Polpo - $18: Charred octopus, potato, nduja aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Salsiccia - $16: Homemade sicilian pork sausage, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Panini & Pizza
- Agnello Panino - $17: Lamb sausage, provolone, arugula, mayo, cherry compote, served with garden salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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, Nut-Free
- Giardino Panino - $15: Wood roasted zucchini, tomato, grilled onion, arugula, pesto, provolone, on wood fired flatbread, served with garden salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Pizza Margherita - $19: Tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Pizza Bianco - $18: Garlic, parmigiana, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pizza Diavola - $21: Soppressata piccante, tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pizza Parma - $22: Prosciutto, arugula, tomato, basil, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Pizza Mare - $24: Pink shrimp, charred octopus, clam, peperoncino, tomato, oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pizza Emilia - $20: Pesto, fontina, ricotta, gruyere, mozzarella, parmigiano, rosemary, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pizza Pablo - $22: Fennel sausage, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Amy's Classics
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $21: Ten layers of sliced eggplant, mozzarella, tomato & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Meatballs - $21: Beef, pork, veal, tomato, parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $14: Aperol, prosecco, soda
- Hugo - $14: Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, lime, soda, mint
- Bergamot & Grapefruit Spritz - $16: Italicus bergamot liqueur, campari, grapefruit juice, prosecco
- Sbagliato - $13: Sweet vermouth, campari, prosecco
- 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
- Amy's Palmer - $8.5: Iced Tea, Lemon Granita, Candied Rosemary
- 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