"When asked the quintessential question, “Where do you want for dinner?” Picco is an easy, life-affirming answer—one that locals in the South End, where the restaurant is located, and the adjacent Back Bay come up with time and time again. Moderate prices make these weekly visits an attainable luxury, not least for families with young kids, who fill the place both indoors and on its patio in early evenings. Expect soul-satisfying artisanal pizzas, whose puffy crust combines the right amount of crunch and chew. You’ll find classic combinations and a few surprises, such as the Alsatian, inspired by a French tarte flambée, topped with sautéed onions, shallots, garlic, crème fraîche, bacon, and gruyere. No meal at Picco is complete without a bowl of their homemade ice cream." - Elizabeth Wellington, Andrew Sessa
