- Price $$$$
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- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Wi-Fi
- Infant Friendly
- Kosher
- Outside Seating Area
- Reservation Needed
About Piccolino
In just a short time, Piccolino has become one of the most popular restaurants in the city thanks to an unmistakably charming atmosphere and a consistently crowd-pleasing menu by chef Moshe Avdiel.
Endless charm
Located in the historical downtown Jerusalem neighborhood of Nahalat Shiva, the renovated space is the perfect representation of the city — Jerusalem stone walls all around, a charming terrace seating area, live music every day, a friendly staff and much more.
“When we opened Piccolino, we envisioned a warm, accommodating, Jerusalem-style atmosphere, with excellent, joyful service for all guests,” owner Nava Bibi says
The menu
The menu at Piccolino combines Italian simplicity with uncompromising quality. Chef Moshe Avdiel insists on using only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant emits mouthwatering aromas of fresh Italian baked goods, prepared on-site, as if to hint at the building’s original function as the neighborhood bakery.
When you visit, don’t miss Piccolino’s special white pizza, prepared with mozzarella cheese and without tomato sauce; arancini – risotto balls with mushrooms and mascarpone cheese, covered in bread crumbs; special, delicious soups, particularly the artichoke soup or barramundi fish cooked in fish stock, saffron, orange juice, garlic and capers.
The desserts are the sweetest indulgence than you can imagine. Try the enormous platter with an endless selection of sweet surprises – Little Switzerland, Chocolate Trio, Tiramisu and much more.
Daily Concerts at Piccolino
The daily live music is especially enjoyable, with light classical music over lunch from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, and a lively array of genres in the evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, ranging from Jewish ethnic and Israeli music to pop, jazz and folk.
Events at Piccolino
Piccolino hosts birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, bris ceremonies, and unique company events ranging in size from 35 to 120 people. Important meetings can be held in the courtyard or in one of our private rooms.
Additional Information
Piccolino is certified Mehadrin kosher.
Moshe Avdiel, Our Chef
Known far and wide for his creative fish recipes, the talented Moshe Avdiel is a rising star on the dining scene.
Piccolino invites you to come enjoy an indulgent meal prepared by our chef, including a variety of fish as you’ve never tasted before!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 878 traveler reviews
We arrived on a Monday night around 8:00pm and the restaurant was pretty busy and we didn’t have a reservation. Eyal, the manager, was great and told us to wait just a few minutes and that there were some tables that were finishing up. We really appreciated the fact that he fit us in...
MoreWe arrived on a Monday night around 8:00pm and the restaurant was pretty busy and we didn’t have a reservation. Eyal, the manager, was great and told us to wait just a few minutes and that there were some tables that were finishing up. We really appreciated the fact that he fit us in when it was clear that they were pretty full up and didn’t need to seat us. In fact, as we were waiting a party of 50 came in (they had reservations). We sat outside under the umbrellas and listened to the live music on stage - not too loud so conversation was very east. Bar, our server, was attentive and very friendly. The food, yes we did eat, was delicious including the mushroom pappardelle, the spaghetti pomodor and the Sea Bream, along with a bottle of Syrah. Save room for dessert, especially the crack pie and the chocolate cake. If you’re staying in the area, and looking for a great meal, you definitely should come here.
LessDelicious Italian food in City Center. We started with salad with beets, quinoa, lettuce. It’s HUGE and enough to split. I had the sweet potatoes ravioli and my husband had the wide noodle pasta with mushrooms. Both were amazing. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with ice cream. It was too good for...
MoreDelicious Italian food in City Center. We started with salad with beets, quinoa, lettuce. It’s HUGE and enough to split. I had the sweet potatoes ravioli and my husband had the wide noodle pasta with mushrooms. Both were amazing. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with ice cream. It was too good for words; and even though chocolate, was light and airy. This is a meal that will delight!
LessI have passed the sign for Piccolino Restaurant countless times. I had no clue what a find it is. It is adjacent to a musical museum right at 12 Yoel Moshe Street. The street has boutique gift shops and other restaurants to experience. When you enter Piccolino you enter a whole new world....
MoreI have passed the sign for Piccolino Restaurant countless times. I had no clue what a find it is. It is adjacent to a musical museum right at 12 Yoel Moshe Street. The street has boutique gift shops and other restaurants to experience. When you enter Piccolino you enter a whole new world. You may sit indoors or outside in the large courtyard. Four different restaurants share the beautifully decorated courtyard. The centerpiece of the area is the free music you hear from local artists. Choose from an assortment of dairy selections. You definitely will find something to your liking. I had a delicious salad with Focaccia and assorted dips. My friends had eggplant parmesan and a sea bream dish. We also ordered desert. I had the Creme Brulee and my friends had the warm chocolate cake and ice cream. The prices were reasonable. My friends had a Groupon so we really got a steal.
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