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Picco
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
513 Tremont St(between Berkeley St & Dwight St)
Boston, MA 02116
Neighbourhood: South End
(617) 927-0066
- Nearest Transit:
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Tremont St @ E Berkeley St (43)
E Berkeley @ Tremont St (9)
Tremont St @ Berkeley St (43)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Thu-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
403 reviews for Picco
Review Highlights
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"The ice cream is delish - especially the carmel swirl." In 247 reviews -
"My wife and I are totally hooked on the Alsatian pizza." In 52 reviews -
"My personal favorite is the Mac & Cheese." In 33 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
403 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney P.
Boston, MA
5/8/2012
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Picco yet! It's at the end of my street and a place we often use as a standby. The pizza is a little bit expensive, but definitely delicious! I've had a couple different kinds of pizza. I'm really dying to try the Alastian but I can never bring myself to consume that many calories and often opt for a healthier pizza like the margherita. The ice cream is also quite good, but I just go there for the pizza.
The patio is one of the best in the neighborhood, and on a good day it's hard to get a spot, but it's a very nice place to sit back and relax! Definitely a great spot for friends as well. We brought my fiance's brother and he said it was the best pizza he's ever eaten! I don't know if I'd go that far, but it's definitely one of my fav's in the city. -
Review from Dustin O.
Boston, MA
5/9/2012
I don't see what all the buzz was about. Pizza was just ok for me.
Will need to try again. Basing review off pick up. -
Review from shoaib a.
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Man, this place is too crowded. Is pizza in Boston that terrible that everyone goes here and waits for over an hour for pizza that is good but isn't worth the wait to be seated in such a small restaurant.
I don't plan on coming back unless the place is cleared out and I can quickly order. If you do insist on going, grab a bite before hand so you won't be starving while you wait.
ICE CREAM REVIEW ---
5 Stars!! In fact, just eat the ice cream before hand while you wait for a table which will inevitably take forever! -
Review from Kevin B.
Boston, MA
5/15/2012
Craft beers and awesome pizza, recommend the alsatian. Often crowded inside, patio is great in the summer. One of my favorites for sure.
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Review from Kunal M.
New York, NY
4/16/2012
Not what it's cracked up to be for the following reasons.
1. VERY average pizza
2. Rude service
3. Crowded restaurant
Not my cup of tea -
Review from Míkéy L.
Los Angeles, CA
I came here for ice cream. Picco means pizza and ice cream company. So you can get ice cream, pizza, and beer here!
My scoop of dark chocolate and vanilla were okay, but I think I will have to try a handmade pizza the next time I go. -
Review from Winnie K.
Boston, MA
4/1/2012
The decor is pretty relaxed & comfy with blackboard specials. It looked pretty busy for a Tuesday night, but we were seated right away and someone was right over to fill our water glasses, which is usually a good sign.
I was with my cousin who goes to BU & she wanted to try this place, so we off we went.
We got the Burrata Cheese appetizer, drizzled with EVOO & Chiffoned basil & served with toasted Sourdough points. SO good, had the consistency of Fresh Mozzarella balls, but spread like Ricotta cheese.
We had ordered the AMAZING Alsatian pizza to split, (their version of France's tarte flambé) sautéed onions, shallots, garlic, crème fraiche, bacon & gruyere; 13.75/small- 23.00/large. It was perched on top of big recycled tomato cans so there is more room for other dishes.
There is sandwiches, pasta entrees & fish taco's too & great desserts, which we didn't try this time, but I will definitely be back to try other dishes.
They do deliver & it's only $2 bucks! Bonus for Boston
The only thing that stinks is if you are not from the city, it is impossible to find parking on Tremont St. -
Review from Sokhom B.
Danvers, MA
4/28/2012
I started with the warm spinach salad which was sooo good! For an entree, I got the fish tacos. The fish were a little over breaded in my opinion but the sauce on them were so good. It had a great kick and great flavor. I also had the Spaghetti all' Amatriciana, which in all honesty was a little boring. There wasn't much sauce on the pasta so it just tasted dry. And finally I had their home made ice cream and again, I was not wowed. Overall, I liked the ambiance of the place. It's in a great neighborhood and the prices are surprisingly good for the South End. It has a great neighborhood feel about it that I love and I will be going back.
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Review from Ben W.
Boston, MA
3/10/2012
Amazing brick oven type pizza, wow! The ingredients all tasted so fresh, which really makes the dish. The pizza crust was crispy on the outside, but chewy and delicious on the inside. My calzone tasted great, but seemed lukewarm and not cooked enough in the middle (the mozzarella cheese wasnt very melted, and kinda chunky).
Beer list was good, with an equal number of unique draft and bottled beers. Service was average, and the servers seemed very rushed, but the food was served promptly.
The highlight of the meal was the ice cream for dessert. Whoa! Coconut Choc Chip was amaaazing! Worth making a repeat visit just for the ice cream!! -
Review from Dan N.
Manchester, CT
4/16/2012
Great beer and pizza in a classy neighborhood.
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Review from Josh W.
Mid-Cambridge, MA
4/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Just went to a nice dinner with my wife and a couple friends. Service was great, neopolitan pizza was delish, and the south end was out in force. We'll definitely come back especially when the sun comes out and we can chill on the patio on tremont.
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Review from Matt T.
Boston, MA
3/2/2012
Somebody has to to explain to me why I never hear anyone else talking about this place, because it is sensational. Literally, the only other person I had heard from that went here was Peter Freaking King after he moved from the South End to NYC.
You don't normally associate Boston with solid pizza, but that is EXACTLY what you get from Picco. Perfect portions at a phenomenal price that delivers every aspect of a solid pizza that I look for.
The brick oven accounts for that thin crunchy crust and they throw on this delicious sauce that just soaks in the cheese & toppings. It makes you go from Six to Midnight faster Cates in Fast Times.
Another reason I'm shocked no one I know mentions it, is that it's smack in the middle of this hot spot on Tremont next to the Beehive & Sibling Rivalry. Had I not walked by, I never even would have known it was there.
Seriously, next time you're there, soak it in baby. -
Review from Chris B.
Updated - 1/25/2012
Been back a handful of times now, both delivery and dining in the restaurant. Great stuff. The pork tacos were a great start to the meal. Possibly the tastiest veggie pizza I've ever had.
As for delivery, things were taking a bit longer than expected so they through in two pints of their delicious ice cream. They are my go-to for pizza.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/22/2011
I've only done the delivery, and I'm now sure I need to head in there. The pizza's crust is… Read more »
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Review from Sarah D.
Boston, MA
3/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great customer service! I called this place at 3 in the afternoon and asked if I could make a reservation for 4 people. They only take them for large parties so we would have to just wait. I was told it shouldn't be too bad when we were expecting to get there. It turned out to be a much longer wait than the hostess said, so we got a free round of drinks and appetizer on the house! It was a great but non needed gesture. Shows they value their customers. The beet and goat cheese salad was awesome! So was the bruschetta and the raviolis. We order 1/2 Alsatian and 1/2 Neopolitan. Both excellent choices. I highly recommend this place for a delicious cheap place for a group to grab a bite. The salads were awesome so don't worry if you have a friend that wont eat pizza. Oh yes, don't forget your yelp check in free ice cream!
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Review from Matthew R.
Tolland, CT
3/12/2012
This place is great. Went on a Saturday night around 6. It was packed but they got us a table in 15 minutes. Great food, great beer menu. We had our 20 month old son with us. It's kid friendly here. Strollers, high chairs-they're all welcome here. And if your kid acts up, just get him/her a dish of the ice cream and enjoy the evening!
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Review from Molly S.
Evanston, IL
3/28/2012
Some of the best pizza I've ever had. (Shhhh, don't tell my fellow Chicagoans I said that.) Perfect crust - thin under the toppings, but puffy on the rim. The perfect balance of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. At first I thought they used a wood burning oven, but the manager told me it's actually a Wood Stone oven, which is ceramic and uses gas. I think it's a winner!
A friend and I shared the Alsatian, and it was amaaaazeballlllllls.
The atmosphere is great, and the servers are friendly and helpful. (Plus some of them sport some killer ink.)
Hooray for places like this! -
Review from Ernie F.
San Leandro, CA
12/10/2011 8 Check-ins Here
RATING: 4.5 stars (rounded up; very solid food + great quality:cost ratio)
FOOD:
Alsatian pizza (sautéed onions, shallots, garlic, crème fraiche, bacon & gruyere)
Brussels sprouts & butternut squash pizza (seasonal)
Pork belly ravioli
Chocolate Souffle
Dark Chocolate Sundae
DRINK: Raspberry lemonade, craft beer
TIME: 9PM, Friday
QUICK SUMMARY:
FOOD = Great quality:price ratio. The two pizzas had a great mixture of flavors and texture, with the most outstanding aspect being the dough. The dough and crust were cooked perfectly, as they had the right amount of crispy and simply melted with each bite. Pork belly ravioli was phenomenal-- I only had a half order, but I could have easily eaten 2-3 orders of it. The pork belly was tender, and the ravioli skin was thin and delicate. It was accompanied by a light pinot noir sauce.
DRINKS = Picco has an outstanding selection of craft beers. They definitely have less mainstream options-- so don't expect any Sam Adams, Guinness, or any generic brands (Budweiser, Coors, etc.). According to my brother (Eric F.) and Picco's facebook page, these selections are rotated frequently. I had the Raspberry Lemonade, which was a satisfying mix of raspberry with a hint of lemonade. Not overly sweet or tart.
DESSERTS = A well executed souffle (unfortunately, there was no sauce to accompany it, but that was OK). Ice cream is fantastic. I managed to enjoy the Dark Chocolate ice cream (my bro's flavor of choice) even though I am not the hugest chocolate fan. It was rich with a robust chocolate flavor, with a hint of bitterness that you would expect. The sundae had an unsweetened whipped cream and bitter chocolate fudge topping, which worked exceptionally well with the dark chocolate.
SETTING = You can easily see into the bar and kitchen, and the staff is very friendly and personable. Seating is somewhat limited given the restaurant's popularity (40 minute wait at 8PM, Friday night). Great vibe and tunes in the restaurant.
OTHER = A yelp check-in nabs you a Free scoop of ice cream (on your next visit w/ lunch or dinner purchase). Shouldn't be a problem to redeem it given how often they keep the menu fresh with their frequent updates.
SENTENCE SUMMARY:
"A 40-minute wait usually starts of any meal on a slightly sour note, but the food, service, and price were just right-- the perfect recipe for a good meal!" -
Review from Kimberly T.
Boston, MA
Updated - 1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
After having a bit of an underwhelming first experience at Picco, I was somewhat reluctant to have another meal there bc of of my previous issues with the service. I have to say that my visit this evening with my boyfriend and friend went along much better and much smoother than before.
The food at Picco is wonderful - from appetizers (goat cheese bruschetta and carnitas tacos) to pizza (Neapolitan, Sausage and onion and Alsatian) to dessert (Brownie sundaes and root beer floats affectionately called the "Brown Cow") - this meal, like the first one, was definitely not a disappointment. The wait staff was distant but prompt and while we had multiple waiters and did wait some time after our meal was finished before being attended to, all-in-all it was a significant improvement from my first experience.
I'll definitely keep Picco in mind for another visit.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/26/2011
Four stars for food, 2 stars for service.
The Alsacian pizza is the bomb (gruyere cheese is my manna… Read more »
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Review from Eric F.
Updated - 12/4/2011 12 Check-ins Here
I feel compelled to give Picco 5 bangin' stars once again after a most excellent late night meal last night! My good friend was in town for the weekend and having experienced the extraordinarily delicious pizza with me at our last visit, we decided it'd be a prime spot for delicious nommage.
I was very tempted by the Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash pizza on the first page of the menu, but my eyes landed on "Macaroni & Cheese" it was game over. The blend of cheeses provided just the right amount of salty, savory flavor and the penne was baked to a perfect al dente. My only tweak would be to go with a different pasta, perhaps orecchiette, as it'd integrate with the cheese better and be a bit less unwieldy to eat IMHO. We had Steamed Mussels as well which were were fresh, plump and mad delicious. Hell, they were so good that we asked for another helping halfway through the first one!
Cheers to the bartender, Nick, as well for outstanding service. It's always a pleasure to meet fellow craft beer enthusiasts and he was kind enough to let me sample a number of the amazing brews on draft. On that note, I'll confidently say that Picco has the best draft selection I've yet seen in Boston as I'm really impressed with how frequently the folks here rotate new beers in.Listed in: Brunch in Beantown, Boston Libations
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6/25/2011
Wonderfully delicious pizza =D My friends and I did a split between the Alsatian and Neapolitan and… Read more »
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Review from Jonathan P.
Boston, MA
1/15/2012
My god the food is amazing. Just went to Piccos today for the first time after hearing some positive reviews from some friends. What I had that blew my mind:
The starters: Carnitas Tacos (amazeballs)
Goat Cheese Bruschetta (omg so good)
The pizza: Meatball, Provolone & Red Onion (the crust on the pizzas are amazing)
They have an awesome selection of beers (Dubbel Reserve was excellent)
I look forward to my next meal at Picco! -
Review from Jenna P.
Chicago, IL
5/8/2012
fav neighborhood spot in the south end. a bit packed sometimes, but the intimate space is worth it. its one of my favs and i don't even really like pizza! had clam pizza before, great spicy pastas, dark chocolate milkshake (YES) and, my fav, pluot sorbet. a winner all around.
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Review from David T.
Boston, MA
1/9/2012
If you've read other reviews here it's safe to assume the food at Picco is consistently far above average. I love the food here too--it's one of those places that only has one concern: making absolutely the best food in Boston. Even something simple like a calzone ascends to a higher culinary plateau than your average 'pizza by the slice' dive.
Picco is very small and very popular. It has great ambience and a great beer selection which makes it very hard to want to leave I suppose. But here's the problem: patrons sometimes confuse it with a bar thereby preventing others from Picco's delicious menu items.
Recently we waited for a table for two hours--no exaggeration. Two hours!!! Not only were we skipped on the waiting list, but we watched our soon-to-become-available table sit and yak it up for 40 minutes long after they had finished eating and drinking.
Picco needs to discover the delicate art of juggling customers waiting to be seated and those that have long finished their meals. I'm not suggesting Picco drop off the check while there is food still on the table; however, if an hour goes by after the table's been cleared and no one is ordering food or drinks they need to casually drop a hint. There are plenty of bars in Southend.
By the way, Picco graciously apologized and comped our entire meal including beverage. Still, I'm not completely sure any meal--gratis or not--is worth a standing two hour wait. -
Review from Josh C.
Dover, NH
12/2/2011
Josh -"savory pieces bursting with flavor!! "
Rebecca -"my husband shook the chef's hand; it was that good!!" -
Review from M W.
Updated - 10/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Tonight, my bf had his usual...pepperoni pizza (well-done). It was delish!
I started with the pumpkin ravioli. AMAZING...raviolis stuffed with warm, spiced pumpkin; topped with perfect sage butter and shaved parmesan cheese! I was the perfect starter. It went well with my prosecco, which I believe should have been served in a flute, not a white wine glass, but that's just me...the proper glass snob (shrug).
My pizza was pretty awesome: roasted apple, bacon, and gorgonzola toppings. THE perfect fall season pie! (though we had spring/summer weather today). The shredded cabbage and thyme added a nice earthy touch. I loved every bite! My palate didn't quite pick up the celery cream, but everything else was lovely.
I'm still a fan!Listed in: Best Mac n' Cheese
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7/14/2011
Picco actually has VERY good mac n' cheese and raviolis! Pretty impressive actually. The pizza is… Read more »
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Review from Nina Z.
Boston, MA
7/14/2011
I adore Picco. I don't say that about many things, but Picco deserves it. The food is scrumptious, the beer is creative and rotating, their staff is cute and helps me decide when I can't on my own, and the vibe is casual enough that I can slouch in my seat without feeling self-conscious.
My favorite time to go is Saturday or Sunday afternoon between the lunch and dinner rushes and grab a few stools at the bar. (The close proximity to the ice cream cooler is handy when I want to try the new flavors.) What hasn't been said about the food? For me, a perfect meal is splitting an Alsatian pizza (gruyere, bacon, and crispy crust? heaven!) and the seasonal tacos, topped off with coconut chip ice cream. I can't think of a better way to kill an afternoon! -
Review from Liana K.
Updated - 1/6/2012
Got their cup of chili, and although heavier than expected, it for sure didn't disappoint! Love the corn bread too!
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10/11/2011
The pizza dough is pretty good, crispy without being brunt, the ingredients fresh where you can… Read more »
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Review from M. W.
Charlotte, NC
7/27/2011
Yes, yes, yes! Hubby and I were here in Boston for a week and this was the only place we stopped at twice. Fantastic pizzas, salads and drinks. Didn't try the desserts because we were too stuffed but they looked yummy!
The bespectacled gentleman with the blue striped shirt has empowered me to bid you welcome into his establishment. You won't regret it ;)
Try the Hard Cider or the Raindrop Pale Ale, the latter is locally made. -
Review from Jamie G.
12/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had been meaning to try this place for forever, because I love good beer and I love good pizza and a few of friends told me that I would love this place. Well they were pretty much right. The pizza was REALLY good- charcoal crispy chewy crust that leaves your fingers black and your tastebuds happy. I had the sausage, olive and broccoli rabe pizza. VERY VERY Good!! great flavor combination and great amount of toppings. And their beer selection is wonderful. I had the Troeg's Mad Elf- which I have fallen in with recently. The price is a little steep, but it's good and on Tremont St, and the place is small... but I'm glad I stopped by and hope to come back again soon.
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Review from S D.
Boston, MA
8/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
WHY PICCO! WHY?
I loved you. Your pizza is amazing - especially that arugula, red pepper goat cheese number. Your ice cream is amazing - even more so when I get a free scoop for checking in with Yelp and FourSquare (these are all 5 star things!). But your service is horrible. HORRIBLE.
I've been coming to eat yummy pizza and ice cream here for a while now but on several occasions I have had not so great service - where have all the good servers gone?
On this particular day, it was a lovely Thursday afternoon. My friends and I (about 7 of us) came over for some ice cream after I raved about the amazingness of it. We get to the spot, grab a seat out side, get our orders taken and then we wait. And wait. And wait. AND WAIT! About 20 minutes go by and several folks have come in and out with their yummy orders of ice cream (taunting us!) and we think - hey, maybe they forgot about us - perhaps we'll go and ask. And so we do, and our waiter was like - OH! Sure - we'll get that RIGHT OUT! Awesome. No harm. No foul.
Until.
ANOTHER 15 MINUTES GO BY! And more people are getting their ice cream from the bar and we have NOTHING! Then we go in and ask AGAIN and 1 minute later our order comes out - melted. Seriously? SERIOUSLY? So you had the order sitting there the whole time? You just wanted us to show you that we REALLY wanted it? What's the deal yo?
Now we're eating out melted ice cream and it's pretty crappy. Our waiter comes over and says the check is taken care of. Thanks for that - but really it doesn't make up for it.
You're pretty awesome I will admit, and I will greatly miss you since I will not be coming back. We could have been great together. -
Review from Elise P.
Boston, MA
7/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I know it's been said enough by others, but I love Picco. I really really do. Their pizza is just kick ass. Amazing crust, perfectly salted and chunky red sauce, fresh toppings. Every bite of a Picco pizza is like an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Their arugula salad is light, simple, and flavorful. The pizza is cooked "well done" so we usually ask for it to be cooked on the lighter side. Great beer selection (I do usually shy away from their wine list which isn't usually has flavorful as their beer list). I highly recommend the baby back ribs snack or appetizer. The rub/marinade they use is really unique and delicious, and the meat falls right off the bone.
Oh and did I mention that their brownie sundae is to-die-for? Dark chocolate brownie with homemade vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream? Don't mind if I do, Picco. -
Review from Jenna L.
Boston, MA
2/13/2012
Picco is a little gem in the South End. The food is delicious-- homemade pasta, pizza and more. The beer and wine selection is fantastic with a lot of craft beers on the menu. I had heard great reviews, but was not prepared for just how good it actually was. I had the french onion soup, mushroom margherita pizza and the homemade ice cream sampler to finish it off. Everything was incredible and such a steal for how cheap it is. I'd recommend this to anyone in the area.
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Review from Lauren T.
Braintree, MA
11/10/2011
Pizza is really good and the ice cream and sorbet is even better! I've been here several times and love the food every time. Once, we were seated at a table/booth and our waiter came up to us after a few minutes to ask us if we would scoot down to the next table to fit a group of people that had just come in and in return he would give all three of us free ice cream. We said, "Sure!" and even with our smiles showing that we didn't mind at all, he kept apologizing over and over. They are very generous here.
My favorite ice cream flavors of theirs is the Honey and Cinnamon (which tastes like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal version of Ice cream!).
My favorite sorbet flavor is Concord Grape!
Their other ice cream and sorbet flavors are good too, but they aren't all unique. Every place can make a good chocolate, vanilla, coffee, or even salted caramel ice cream, but not many places have honey and concord grape flavors! They are truly unique and delicious! Be adventurous! -
Review from Colin L.
Brookline, MA
6/2/2011
Picco serves the kind of food that should come with an addiction warning, and a list of help centers for treatment. I eat normally and lead a healthy lifestyle, but the moment Picco food hits my system, I evolve into a ravenous-wolf-like being, with no regard for my own personal safety or stomach capacity. It is so delicious that nothing else matters.
They use the most amazing ingredients and one very hardcore oven that makes things taste like nothing else can. I'm getting the fever just thinking about it.
The service is always cool and on the ball, the kitchen is lightning fast, and the beer and wine selections just kick ass. Prices are awesome, almost unfair for what you're getting. I'd pay them double if they wanted it.
Then, when you find yourself seriously considering having a major organ removed to make room for another pizza, they have the ice cream list.
No matter how much crispy pizza and handmade-ravioli you managed to ravage, the ice cream is not to be missed. Housemade with bright, rich, and brilliant flavors, it's that craft-made taste that you just can't get many places. The hard work they do shows in everything I've tasted.
Go to Picco, but bring someone to supervise, and think about having a safety word. -
Review from Manuel L.
Bloomington, CA
7/16/2011
OMG!!! I wish I had known sooner!
It is located a block away from the hostel I was staying at and regret finding it on the last night we were there. The place was packed when we got there but only waited about 10 mins to be seated. The manager recommended an IPA as well as some of their other craft beers, he even came back and asked how I liked it. I think it says a lot about a place for the manager to make his rounds even when they are busy.
I had a Neapolitan and my gf had the red peeper, arugula, and goat cheese pizza. The pizza had big fluffy dough and was crispy. They intentionally "burn" their pizza to give it a unique taste. Both were devoured in a manner of minutes.
They give you a free scoop of ice cream if you check in so we opted for chocolate sorbet and it too was delicious -
Review from Libby C.
Boston, MA
10/9/2011
After a 4 year hiatus I'm back in the South End and boy am I happy to be back. I lived here for 9+ plus years prior.....and am now back:)
Tonight, when my 2 nephews ages 6 and 9 found out they were coming to the City from Harvard MA for the afternoon they had so many "food" choices, they do have pretty sophisticated palettes. I gave them a few options....but in the end they wanted pizza and Patriots! So, I took them to Picco. While their parent's were on a "date" at another establishment here in the South End.
It was such a stunning day, I asked them if they wanted to eat outside or take-out, they wanted to take-out (even though they have no interest in football that is), they wanted to hang out at their Aunteeeee's place and watch the Pats!
Soooooooo......sorry, onto my review... We walk in....the lovely hostess can hear me asking the kids if they want to stay or if they really want pizza to go, they 100% opt for to go. I knew we were going to get to go pizza, so the three of us belly up to the "bar" we order our "drinks" No "sprite" bummer....I let him get a root beer:)
We order our pizza 1/2 pepperoni- 1/2 plain cheese, well plain cheese from Picco is not your typical "shredded" cheese but chunks of mozzarella cheese. I open the pizza box when we get back home, as all you mothers and fathers out there you know when it's best to say nothing, I say nothing because it's "blocks" of mozzarella cheese. I put it on the 6 year olds plate and he eats with Gustooooo, as a matter of fact he said "this is one of the best pizzas I've had" trust me, this kid has had a lot of pizzas:) so, kudos to Picco, you've earned two new "little" guests from Harvard, Ma:) and an Aunt who can depend on you when they come to visit me:) -
Review from Lisa L.
Somerville, MA
9/2/2011
BEST PIZZA IN BOSTON!!!
But I do agree with the others that the service could be better. The first time I went, my friend and I sat inside and had a super-cool server (the chick with the Giving Tree tattoo...LOVE IT!) She was nice, she was quick, and all was great.
But then I came for lunch with some coworkers and sat on the patio, and we waited 30+ minutes for our food. Now 30 minutes is a long time to wait for any meal, but when you have to get back to work, it's an unacceptably (and nerve-wrackingly) long time. There was also no apology when our food finally came out, which added insult to injury.
But, I'll say it again... BEST PIZZA IN BOSTON! I've tried 3 or 4 different pizzas and they were all fabulous. And the summer salad (the one with the watermelon in it) was great, too.
I will definitely be back (and I'll try the ice cream next time, too)! -
Review from Mark V.
Boston, MA
1/31/2012
Good pizza, and the night we were there the Malbec the bartender recommended was one of the best I've ever tasted.
Walked in on a busy Friday night, and we only ended up waiting about 15 minutes for a table.
I'd definately visit again. -
Review from S L.
Portland, ME
8/3/2011
It seems their lovely ravioli is an oversight to a lot of yelpers. I on the other hand was in heaven enjoying their crab and mushroom ravioli. So light, fresh and just utterly delicious. The crab was so sweet and fresh, and the mushrooms as well. I did find the ravioli cooked a little too far for me, I do like my ravioli more so al dente versus extremely tender. Nonetheless, crab ravioli was to die for. Simple and delicious.
Their pizza of course as everyone raves is delish. My roommate and I got ours done 'light' because she doesn't like it charred. I for one wish we got it well done because after awhile our pizza got soggy so that made me sad. The small pie is PERFECT for sharing if you order other items too, to share.
Their ice creams, we got the sampler, raspberry, dark chocolate and pistachio. We scooped raspberry and the chocolate together for a chocolate covered raspberry concept= to die for. I found their pistachio good, but not great. It just lacked an UMPH I was looking for and no actual pistachios in there. At least it wasn't a sickly green color.
Service was fine, but not superb. Even getting drinks took awhile and our waiter seemed a little bit absent minded. I found it VERY loud for a Wednesday evening. I had to yell across the table which was a little annoying.
Oh they do not take Amex -
Review from A G.
Boston, MA
9/14/2011
Tasty, original pizzas!! We ordered:
(Best Dish) Corn chowder: very good. warm, creamy, packed with plump corn kernels and potato. Very appropriate for fall! ($4.50 each cup. Well worth it.)
A large pizza which was 1/2 and 1/2. We got it 'well-done' which is Picco's default style. This meant the crust was very slightly charred but crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside (none of those cardboard crusts!)
1/2 pizza -- September (Special?): chantrelles, thinly sliced ham and butternut squash. Loved this one -- the ingredients flowed together smoothly. The butternut squash was relatively hidden into the pizza rather than in chunks.
1/2 pizza -- Broccoli rabe, sausage and olives: less impressive than the first but still good in you like the ingredients. the tomato sauce and mozzarella is what really made this one. Olives were whole and pungent, boccoli rabe, not as pungent as I thought it would be but still present. The sausage was more of your standard fare.
- $23 total for the large pizza
Dessert was a Brownie Sundae with the Caramel Swirl Ice Cream.
Extremely rich -- the thick brownie, the smooth, unsticky scharffen berger hot fudge, the light fluffy homemade whipped cream. My only complaint is that because of all the other good things, I barely could taste the ice cream. ($7.50)
When I return, I think I'll try the sampler for dessert - 3 scoops of 3 flavors for $6.
The bill was ~$25 each total. Certainly returning. -
Review from Samantha E.
Austin, TX
5/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Altisan pizza was incredible and my beet/mint/grapefruit side salad wasn't bad either! I showed up around 6:30pm on a Thursday and there was about a 15-20 minute wait. Not bad, but it got even worse as time went on so I would definitely recommend factoring in some wait time to your dinner plans for Picco.
Check in offer of Free Scoop of Ice Cream proved worth while. Very creamy and simply delicious flavors. Will definitely return!
