"Piccino is practically built for relaxed catch-ups with friends. There’s walk-up bar seating if you want to keep things extra casual, thin-crust pizzas great for sharing, and plenty of wine and cocktails. The airy dining room or covered parklet at this Cal-Ital restaurant is a reliable place to bust out your best small talk skills over milk-braised pork ragu and mushroom pizzas. At night, the menu is a bit longer and the atmosphere is still laidback, but know that Piccino is really at its best during the day." - lani conway
"Piccino is light-filled and airy, has the charm of a Scandinavian store, and feels like a friend’s home, especially since it’s located inside a Victorian in the Dogpatch. For private events, this Californian-inspired Italian spot is serving bright, seasonal pizzas and pastas. The highlight of their many options is the Guest House (24-38 people), located above the main dining room and featuring an adjoining secluded rooftop patio." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"Walking Time To The Chase Center: 16 minutes Piccino is practically built for relaxed catch-ups with friends. There’s walk-up bar seating if you want to keep things extra casual, thin-crust pizzas great for sharing, and plenty of wine and cocktails. The airy dining room or covered parklet at this Cal-Ital restaurant is a reliable place to bust out your best small talk skills over braised veal ragu and mushroom pies. At night, the menu is a bit longer and the atmosphere is still laidback, but know that Piccino is really at its best during the day—say, before a Warriors night game?" - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Note: Piccino is temporarily closed and will reopen in August 2022. There’s no shortage of Californian Italian spots in San Francisco, and one we love—especially if we’re in an effortless kind of mood—is Piccino. The restaurant is housed in a yellow Victorian cottage and has a roomy deck and sidewalk tables. The best part is you won’t have to raise your voice to have a conversation here. And, getting a reservation is always easy. Once you do, turn to their well-executed thin-crust pizzas and seasonal pastas." - julia chen 1, lani conway
"Piccino is a pizza place that feels like a Scandinavian design store. And it turns out that combination is incredibly pleasant. The airy and bright Dogpatch spot is perfect for a weekday lunch or brunch, or a low-key dinner anytime. We always get the mushroom or sausage pizza, as well as a few other small plates like the octopus or burrata. They run a little grab-and-go coffee/pastry operation next door, too, for your more basic caffeine and carbohydrate needs." - taylor abrams