Fantastic meal, friendly staff. Very conscious when it comes to gluten allergies and cross contamination. Also a nice outdoor parklet for enjoying the north beach scenery and people watching during your meal!

This place was solid. Italian owners, some Italian staff and delicious classic Italian food. I had to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom which is a little different. Good value as the restaurant is casual and prices are reasonable. Bookmarked for future visits!

penne: 4.5/5 amazing flavor with a tinge of spicy marinara. I wish the dish had some sort of meat or protein to pair with it tho pizza: 4/5: tasty thin crust pizza service: 5/5 amazing staff ambiance: cute sf small restaurant in north beach

I and 3 friends were looking for a good Italian meal last Saturday in the late afternoon. I remembered eating a very good meal at Ideale a few years ago, so we walked there but learned that it wouldn't open until 5pm. One of us asked if they could recommend another good Italian restaurant and they recommended their sister restaurant, Piccolo Forno. It turned out to be a great recommendation. When the 4 of us arrived we were seated at an area near the window which was quiet and relatively warm. Some of the members of my party were rather particular in their requests for dishes that weren't on the menu, but the waiter kindly assured them that it would be no problem to meet their requests. Their was also some time-consuming indecision on the part of some of us regarding choices of salads, and once again the waiter couldn't have been more pleasantly patient. Now for the food: I had Salmon over spinach with other vegetables on the side. Its was outstanding. The Salmon was a generous portion and it was perfectly cooked and sauced. One friend had Pasta Primavera with pesto sauce and raved about it. Another had linguini with clams and also loved his dish. All of us kept commenting about how delicious our meal was. I almost forgot to mention that the prices for these dishes were all very reasonable compared to some other North Beach restaurants. So, the next time I'm enjoying North Beach, I'll be going to Piccolo Forno. This place is great, and I ain't lying!

I have nothing but excellent things to say about this Italian restaurant. We were visiting San Francisco and looking for gluten-free pasta for my celiac husband. I found this place on yelp and the reviews were glowing and they offered gluten-free pasta so we stopped in. Little did we know we would beat an immense dinner rush, because this place is just that fantastic. It's not huge, but there is indoor tables and outdoor seating, and it's authentic from top to bottom. Even as we were sitting and eating, we were flanked by Italian visitors, so you know, this place is legit. Authentic is the word I would use to describe this restaurant. I had the lasagna which was amazing, as well as the tiramisu, and my husband had the spaghetti Bolognese with gluten-free pasta, and it literally gave him the chills! We are seriously dreaming of the day we can come back and eat here again.

I really like this spot! Their bucatini pasta is amazing and is usually what I get. We also had a margherita pizza and a few other pasta dishes--the mushroom pasta was another favorite. The staff and owner here are also really good people! We laughed and joked with them the entire time, and love the neighborhood vibe they have!

This small yet eye-catching restaurant has been on my radar for the better part of four years. I'd drive by during that tenuous time after March 2020 in driving staff to and from the area to my home. The heat lamps, shining bright when full flamed, always made me glare in and wonder how the food is here. Remembering those times, I checked and confirmed that they have a weekday lunch service so I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon. The dining room was half full with couples and guys just hanging out. The gentleman at the greeting stand gave me my choice tables so I chose the 2nd one before the kitchen. After studying the menu after scanning through menu photos here, I was debating between pasta choices with an app since I dined alone. The menu is a book with a mix of appetizers, pastas, secondi (entrees), pizzas, pinsas, desserts, beverages, wine, and desserts. I started with the Cesare (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=YjTe74UFJvDEOFR1z5oiCg), Cesar salad with anchovies and Parmesan cheese. Evenly dressed with shredded bite sized lettuce leaves, this was addictively good, to the point I ate one of the two anchovies (not normal for me). I finished half, wanting to save room for my main meal. This was the Lasagna Classica (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=bNUkviiyRh-9lppdx9RANg), homemade meat lasagna. As mentioned in other Yelp reviews, this was tasty and a good version of a family style favorite diah. The Bolognese was dominating enough to offset the richness of the ricotta cheese. The gentleman who tended to my needs after ordering my food kindly offered to spoon more Parmesan cheese on my dish as requested. I tried the bread bread (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=G5tffRXxxUDX7cXGLZ5tCA) shortly after starting on my salad, dipping it in the balsamic vinegar olive oil mix, finding it more akin to cornbread texture than the popular sourdough or baguette style. I had one slice before my entree and used another to sop every last drop of the pasta sauce. I was also happy and impressed with the Galvanina organic peach iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=RCoBq1LeKFtekgnmKv18VQ), served with a glass of ice. I'd never heard of this and the flavor and sweetness level led me to study the label in learning that it is made in Italy. I would order this again. More customers came in as I ate with a couple sharing a pizza or pinse at the counter and a party of three taking the table to my right. Thanks to my greeted who took my order and served and grinded pepper on my salad. Big thanks for Giuseppe who tender to my needs the rest of my meal, including boxing my leftovers and helping me clear my tab. I'm looking forward to returning and, if with friends, sharing a pizza or pinse.

I've walked past his restaurant every time and have been wanting to try it out so I was really glad we had dinner here tonight. I enjoyed and love the contemporary modern look. It felt very clean and minimal. We had high expectations for the food because there were so many good reviews, and I can attest to say the food was delicious. My favorite part was the dishes came out really hot And all the same temperature it tasted like homemade authentic Italian food to come back here to try other dishes

Loved the simple red yet clean interior at this restaurant. The service was straight to the point, not exactly unfriendly but in a sense that the food will speak for itself. Ordered the chicken Parm and penne piccolo forno. Plates came out hot and the food was delicious! Probably some of the best red sauces I've seen on Italian dishes in a while! Pasta was cooked perfectly as well as chicken, eggplant and cheese was perfectly melted. Really impressed at the sheer quality, amazing job, will definitely be back for more!

A Pleasant Dining Experience! Last week, we had dinner at Piccolo Forno in North Beach, San Francisco, and it was a very pleasant experience. The food and service were very good. We chose to sit outside. The weather was cooperating, so it was ideal for relaxing and soaking in the North Beach atmosphere, which is slowly returning to its pre-pandemic level. The menu offers a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes, and we enjoyed a few options. From appetizers to desserts, each dish was delicious. We started with Insalata Caprese and Burrata. I had a glass of white wine with mine. Both salads were fresh, delicious, and enjoyable. We had their Lasagna Classica and Spaghetti Alla Carbonara for the main dish. The Lasagna was delicious, as was the spaghetti. However, make sure to bring an empty stomach if you're ordering the Spaghetti Alla Carbonara because it is very filling. We could not eat more than half of the food on our plates because we wanted to leave room for dessert. We had our eyes on the Tiramisu, which we shared and accompanied with a cup of Cappuccino. The Tiramisu was just right, and the coffee was so delicious that we asked them what beans they were using. In closing, the quality of the food was very high. Every dish was prepared with care, showcasing fresh ingredients. The pasta was rich and flavorful, the sauces balanced, and the meat sauce perfectly cooked. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, providing excellent recommendations. They went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable and made us feel special. In conclusion, our evening at Piccolo Forno was a lot of fun. The restaurant excels in both food and service. If you are ever in North Beach, San Francisco, visit Piccolo Forno. You will enjoy it.