Piccolo Buco- Oak Brook, IL

Yet another amazing restaurant in this neighborhood/suburb. Great service and food. We will definitely come back to explore other menu options. Pizza was delicious! I didn't like frozen cocktails, but that's my taste. Great arancini! Madison was so lovely and cheerful, brightened up my day!!

We tried this new-to-us restaurant last night. Piccolo Buca is a restaurant by Cooper's Hawk. I have to say the food was amazing and I like Piccolo much better than Coooer's Hawk. The wine, though, is just meh. My husband tried two wines and sent them back and ended up with an old fashioned, which was very good. My glass of rosé was just okay. Next time I'll go the cocktail route or try one of their frozen sangrias. I was never into the wine made by Cooper's Hawk. Give me a Davis Estates or a Sineann wine any day. The restaurant itself is large with a small outdoor seating area by the parking lot. There’s a nice bar area when you walk in. True to Cooper’s Hawk restaurants, there’s wine and gifts to purchase when you enter the restaurant. It’s a very noisy restaurant; however I was able to hear my husband across the table. Our server was Maria and she was a delight. Engaging and friendly, she provided good service. Now for the best part...the food. We started out with the crispy stuffed squash blossoms, which were phenomenal. The blossoms had a great crispiness on the outside with a creamy cheesy center. I recently went to Martha Stewart's Vegas restaurant and her squash blossoms couldn't even compare. Piccolo's was the best I've ever eaten. Next we shared a charred pepperoni pizza. That crust had a great char (as did the pepperoni) with a puffy airy edge. Perfect Neapolitan style. The last thing we shared was the mezzo rigatoni à la vodka. The rigatoni was cooked to the right tenderness and the vodka sauce was light, yet creamy. Even though I didn't eat the Italian sausage and left that for my husband, it added great flavor to this dish. Chef's kiss to every course.

I had vodka sauce pasta. I had to send it back due to its over powering salt content. Just horrible. The service has to be picked up. Ordered a lemon drop with grey goose. He brought two. And didn't remove it from the bill. I asked for some red sauce to try, as this was our first visit. Never arrived. And no bread service? I've Never been to an Italian restaurant or some sort of Italian themed restaurant that does not offer a bread service. At least one that you'd have to pay for a few chose. But there was no choice here. And the horrible vodka sauce pasta? Didn't remove it from the bell either. Despite my eating perhaps 1/5 of it. I tried to be kind but I just couldn't eat it. So in short I believe this restaurant needs to have a better set of servers. Bread service. And maybe someone who cooks who does not spill a box of salt and the sauces. Wish I could say better things. But this is the best I could do. Three stars largely are for the atmosphere. Which was very good

This was our first time visiting Piccolo Buco. It was a bustling atmosphere but so loud you needed to shout to be heard. Oddly, as we stayed until close, the music was lowered as the noise of people lowered with less patrons. It would have been much smarter to have the music a little lower while there was more noise from conversing. Additionally, our party of 6 (which we made a reservation) was cramped to the point the server couldn't reach all of us. Speaking of service, I would have given a zero if I could. She was flat out bad. She rarely came back to check on us, and her drink order techniques were ridiculous. One of our party ordered a beer 3 times because each domestic beer that was requested (and an option offered by the server) was "sold out." The additional problem was she took 10 minutes to return the first time, and 5 minutes each subsequent time. It was supremely frustrating. As for the food, it was average. They did have a gluten free pizza that our 2 party members said was good, some of the other pizzas were also good but nothing to rave about (and we were told pizza is what they are known for). The chicken parmesan was forgettable and lacked enough sauce to enjoy fully. Some of us considered pasta but passed upon learning none of it was made in house. Two of our party ordered a specialty pizza and added sausage. The sausage was nowhere to be found. When questioning the server, she came back after asking the kitchen (she saw no sausage either) and claimed the sausage was minced and in the sauce (which she didn't know came that way). The sausage that we saw on the three meat pizza was the spicy sausage. It would have been nice to know there were two sausage choices, but inadequate servers will be inadequate. She did bring a small side of sausage to add to the pizza, but it isn't the same as having it cooked on the pizza. It was a frustrating experience for a birthday celebration, but we made the best of it inspire of the numerous short comings.

Great atmosphere, great food. Not your typical Italian eatery. Great wine selection and fantastic cocktails. Louis was a great server. Great experience and definitely a must. Reservations are best.

What a great experience! The menu has gluten free options and a few vegan options. The dessert menu is delicious and very unique. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Our waiter, Adonis, was a great person to work with. I made a mistake in my order and Adonis quickly found a better suggestion for me. Parking is free in the mall. The lot is busy on a few nights of the week.

The atmosphere is nice and elegant, the customer service is awesome, and the food is delicious! I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and was not disappointed! Parking is free but depending on when you go, can be hectic. This restaurant is located across a popular mall/shopping center. I advise you to arrive a few minutes before your reservation.

As a member of Cooper's Hawk, I finally decided to try Piccolo Buco, and I'm so glad I did! If you're looking to dine with a larger group, this is definitely the place to go. The atmosphere is very conducive to group gatherings. The staff provided outstanding service, and the food was remarkable. Every dish we ordered was not only delicious but also came in generous portions. Plus, the wine selection was, as always, exceptional! Don’t miss out on this gem!

I am sitting here right now eating my gelato that I ordered an hour ago!!! I mean how long does it take to prepare GELATO!! I am forever starstruck at how long it took them to serve and prepare it. The gelato is pretty good though..

Man this place is busy on Friday night. If you love wine, you'll love this place. Plenty of tables and each one packed with people. With a variety of pizza and pasta on their menu and so many types of wines, sangria and cocktails. We started with the squash blossoms which was so small and needed just a tiny bit more flavor. We also started with the meat and cheese as well which was the perfect start for our group of 5. I got the short rib bolognese which was huge and so filling. The short rib was perfect with the sauce.

I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much authenticity from a suburban mall restaurant, but Piccolo Buco pleasantly surprised me, on multiple occasions. In fact, we have made it one of our go-to-meet-up spots with friends when we visit from NYC. Everyone we have been there with has been equally happy with the food as well! Piccolo Buco has an inviting entryway and a large bar in the center. I like that they have nice wooden benches to sit at if you have to wait for your table. I recommend making reservations in advance, especially if you're going Thursday through Sunday. The menu has a good variety to choose from, and I love that they have a kids menu, though our kids ended up ordering from the regular menu. There are an ample amount of vegetarian options. Our favorites include the crispy stuffed squash blossoms, the classic red margherita pizza, and the baked eggplant parmesan. It makes for both a wonderful lunch and dinner option. We look forward to going whenever we visit IL!

This place is my favorite place for the pizza. The best pizza ever.... love love it. I went there today around 2.30 pm. The food is good the service is always great from the front to the back. The service was prompt, keeping our beverages filled. Jaclyn is my server. She is very good, attentive and friendly. By the way they have lunch special from 2-5.30 pm for dine-in. It's very good deal.

Met a friend for dinner here and like that you can make reservations. It is nice and airy inside, with friendly staff. We were seated right away, despite arriving early for our rez. Our server was very sweet. We ordered the stuffed squash appetizer which was very good. My friend ordered pasta, I ordered the Margherita pizza - both were delicious. We opted in for dessert and did their seasonal dessert which was some sort of apple item with vanilla ice cream. It was scrumptious. We had a lovely dinner from start to finish, I will definitely return when I am back in the area for work.

When we found out that piccolo bucco had had a stateside location, we were excited to give it a try. We absolutely love the original location in Rome, and we ate there an embarrassing number of times when we were in italy. We came for lunch on a weekend, and it was surprisingly busy. There were a few things that weren't available on the menu due to supply, but overall there were a lot of options to choose from at reasonable prices. The chopped salad was a nice balance between veggies and meat/pasta, and the wine options were pretty decent to pair with whatever entree. Overall the pizzas were good, but not to the level of the original location. If you're in the area I would recommend giving it a try!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Piccolo Buco! The pastas & pizzas are so delicious. Definitely recommend the truffle fondue cappellacci, the brown butter sauce is to die for. This is a restaurant we return to time and time again. Definitely a place we bring friends to when they come to visit!

Piccolo Buco, what a treat! Definitely try to make a reservation and come at an off peak time if you want a more chill experience. We came late afternoon on a Wednesday and enjoyed great service, happy hour specials, and a lovely wine tasting experience. For my fellow wine club members, know that they do 4 pours versus 6 but they're a little larger to compensate. You can use your monthly tastings here and pick up bottles. There are even a few exclusive bottles only available at Piccolo Buco. The pepperoni pizza is a great option for your happy hour special while you go through your wine tasting. Highly, HIGHLY recommend following that up with the truffle fondue pasta dish before you head out. It's fantastic! We use our pizza crust to clean the plate.

Food and service were wonderful! Reservations were easy, drinks came out quick and so did the food!

The food quality was exemplary. Service was first class! Dover sole was a pleasant surprise to see on the menu! Delicious. Best tiramisu I ever had! Chef came out to say hi to my father. My dad is 88. It made his night! Manager came by to check how things were. Nice to see that! Ambiance was very nice too.

I came here today with my friends. We were greeted by the host and then brought to our table. We had a sight misunderstanding since there was 4 adults and one baby. The table was set up for 3 adults and one baby. When we asked for a new table, they pushed another table to make it a table of 6. So they were very accommodating to our needs. The menu is very clear to understand and all the ingredients are listed. My group decided to go with one salad, two pizza, and one pasta. It was the perfect amount for us. We went with the chopped salad, the 'nudja and the charred pepperoni. For the pasta, we decided on truffle fondue cappellacci and added chicken. All the food was delightful and we finished every bite. The freshness of the salad, the charred and sweet taste of the pepperoni pizza paired so well with the savory truffle fondue pasta. Our waitress made sure to stop by our table to see if everything was alright and also made sure our table had sufficient water. This is a great place for lunch/dinner. They have enough room for large groups as well. We also had a little surprise as we were celebrating our friend's birthday. They bought out a mini vanilla gelato with a piece of pistachio bread! Very delicious!

We were doing some Christmas shopping at Oak Brook Center and wanted an early dinner. We stopped in without a reservation and they were able to seat us almost immediately even though it looked very busy. I think because it was 4:45 and before the dinner rush was the reason they could seat us so quickly. Service was great and the food was great. The meatball appetizer was amazing. My wife and I shared the entire chopped salad and chicken parm, both were outstanding. I'll definitely return. The only reason I didn't leave a 5-star review was because the men's bathroom was out of hand soap and when I came out I mentioned that to my wife and she said the women's bathroom was also out of soap...that's actually pretty gross, where are the employees washing their hands??? Hoping this was an isolated incident.

Went to Italy recently and ever since we got back.. I do not like pizza at any place and I was craving for the pizza ever since. Went here for the first time but really liked the pizza a lot. Obviously the tomatoes and sauce can't be from Italian grown tomatoes but it was still wonderful and flavorful. Ordered pizza, pasta and zucchini flowers filled with ricotta my absolute all time favorite. Everything tasted delicious. Will recommend and go back. Service was great, the restaurant was packed still they were very attentive. Our sever was a young guy named Carl. He was very nice. Taking out one star as I felt that restaurant can do a good job in managing time on the tables. It is a busy season and we noticed some people kept the table occupied even after dinner and bills for more than 2 hours. That is insane. People should go home and talk in a cozy set up if they have so much to unload lol. While other people can get seated who are waiting with children for over 2 hrs. The good part was the that restaurant acknowledged this fact but due to policies they can't do anything about it. So long story short reservation is recommended.

What's not to love? It's Cooper's Hawk in Italian! We were able to use our wine of the month for our drinks, and we sat at the bar because it's actually quieter. Zoe was fantastic, attentive without being annoying, super helpful with the menu, and knowledgeable about GF options. Hub's had a pizza, the Italian sausage one, and liked it (although with a bit more cheese please). I came in with a plan for salmon because I'm gluten-free, but I was also open to pizza. Then I asked about the pasta, and Zoe could not say enough good things about the GF pasta. I never order pasta because my option is always rubbery penne, but Zoe talked about fettuccine which sounded so good. So I gave her my options and said, "Pick the best one--surprise me." Wow, mission accomplished! The Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Vodka (Italian sausage, San Marzano vodka cream, basil, SarVecchio Parmesan- on gf pasta) is my newest obsession! A few observations: the main dining area is super loud, bar was actually quieter. Also - the main dining room decor is boring IMO, just green walls‍ - the concept for this place comes from such an interesting part of our world it should be shared with the public, bring on the art or photos!!! Overall super clean, great food, and allergy friendly.

We came by for dinner after an event on a Wednesday afternoon. When we walked in, we were told they were out of pizza dough before we were seated and decided to stay and enjoy dinner anyways as we were looking at the pastas. As we were seated we were greeted by Brian who was our server for the evening. He was a delight from beginning to end, making recommendations, promptly getting us things as he helped all of his other tables going in and out. We started with the squash blossoms and the arinchini both of which were great. I will say for the size of the squash blossom I did wish that there was more filling in them, but it was night and crispy and full of flavor. We also got the ceasar salad that tasted grilled and left in wedges. The presentation was stunning and with the dressing it was great. For our entrees my husband got the paradelle short rib bolognes, and it was delish! I ended up with the truffle tortilini and had no regrets either. The past was cook great and the flavors were all present. I think the only downside of our experience was that it seemed as they were running out of a lot of things. From beer to dishes, to pizza dough of which was a good chuck of their menu. But overall we had a great time! P.s if you're a wine member you can totally claim a bottle to enjoy with your meal. We tried to give Brian our number in the account but not sure what happened there. We were able to claim some bottles after dinner to bring home to enjoy though.

Visited for a birthday party - and would definitely recommend but make reservations in advance! We must've ordered at least 4 plates of the truffle pasta it was amazing!!

I've been here 3 times so far, I give it a solid 4.5 out of 5. The pizza is great the only problem is that it's a bit small. Also it's a bit pricy, but other than that I highly recommend going at least once.

Really enjoyed the pizza at Piccolo Buco! We shared the 'Njuda and it was delicious. I added a glass of Coopers Hawk white (and ended up buying a bottle). Service was excellent even though the cook times were slow. Great place for a tasty lunch or dinner after a day of shopping.

Pizza is pretty good! And the wine pours are generous. There was a good variety of food and drinks to choose from. It. Is. LOUD. And very busy. You basically have to yell at your table mates. And wait forever for the wait staff to help you, even when it gets close to closing. And they pack in a lot of people into the space. This place was too overwhelming for this introvert.

Fabulous waiter. Young, Asian man ( I do not know his name) however my friend and I are very indecisive and asked him to surprise us with our options and they did not disappoint. Thank you so much and sorry for keeping you late on Valentine's Day. We really appreciate your service!! The food was also wonderful. We got the meat and cheese appetizer, delicious! I ordered the rigatoni a la vodka, fabulous. The server recommend chicken parm and my friend loved it. Tiramisu did not disappoint!

This place has amazing pizza! The crush was so chewy and then soft. The yellow tomato sauce was unique and the spicy pepperoni was yummy as well. The caesar salad was refreshing and also enjoyed the vodka rigatoni!

Loved coming here for lunch on a Monday. Even through a staffing crisis, the restaurant was able to properly function and serve my family and I. Piccolo is an authentic Italian restaurant and everything is made from scratch. I ordered the Yellow tomato bisque, Fungo pizza and the seasonal house made crostada (apple was this season's pick). Oh. My. gosh. The breading on the pizza was perfect. Super dippable in the bisque (which I did) and seasoned. I liked the mesh of the truffle and mushroom. The pizza also wasn't too greasy. I left full and satisfied. The bisque is a dish you'd want if you're sick or just want to warm you up. Very tasty and light on the tongue. I'd get all of my items again should I return or be asked for a recommendation.

Fantastic service given by the hostess and staff. Patrick was outstanding and the food was delicious.

Good food, good service, and great wine. It's great to be able to use your wine if you are a member of Coopers with your meal.

I recently had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant, and it was an experience worth the wait. The food here is nothing short of exceptional--each dish was so flavorful that I found myself savoring every bite. The portion sizes, while on the smaller side, left me wanting more, which is a testament to just how delicious everything was. The service was impressively quick, ensuring that I never had to wait long for my meal. The atmosphere was relaxing and casual. The menu offers a well-curated selection of both food and wine, making it easy to find something that suits your taste. Plus, the restaurant's location in the mall is incredibly convenient, making it a perfect spot to stop by whether you're out shopping or just in the mood for a great meal. Overall, I highly recommend giving this place a try--you won't be disappointed!

Good, but nothing to race back or scream for. Tried Piccolo for the first time. The restaurant is large and has a lot of seating with a large bar in the middle - good for some cocktails. At glance, the menu is kind of small - not too many appetizers or the well known "Italian" ones really. We started out with the Arancini which were good, but small. Their pizza looked good, so I decided to try. Crust and dough were good, a little more on the doughy side. They have red sauce and yellow sauce (yellow tomatoes which tend to be a little sweeter) and white. I was underwhelmed with the selection of pizza options as well. Options for your gluten free friends which is always a plus. My friend ordered the gluten free bolognese pappardelle which was good, but pasta was over cooked which made for a soggy eating experience. We finished off with some gelato which we felt was probably our favorite item of the evening (hazelnut for the win!) Service was good, our server was kind, attentive, and honest when we asked her options to choose from the menu. You can use your Cooper's hawk wine club membership which is nice, but this Italian restaurant was another "large main stream" Italian restaurant that missed the authentic feel. Their patio looks super cute and would swing by for drinks and an easy app or lunch. Prices were an about average except a Margarita pizza that runs you $18 which is excessive. Good, but not sure I would make it a regular visit.

#chwinery #chwineclub. From the get go you will notice that Piccolo Buco Ambiance is much more an open concept. Room to breathe you are not shoehorned into a cramped tight space. 1:30 lunch 50% full no wait time. So while we enjoyed our wine tasting table side we ordered our 1st Antipasti. "Crispy Stuffed Squash Blossoms ". Highly recommend you try them they are amazingly delicious! For the total mind blowing experience make sure you enjoy the fondue sauce drizzled along side the plating. So then we ordered two entires the House Recipe Italian Sausage & the Spicy Calabrian Sausage. Yes, it's SPICY! Plus a bottle of Super Tucson. Pizza is here, OHHH MYYY GOSHHH Words cannot express how Delicious this is! By all means you need to visit Piccolo Buco the next time you are in Chicago. So 5 stars? Yes absolutely! Everything was magnificent. Truth be told, that is what we have come to expect from the Coopers Hawk Chain of Restaurants It doesn't matter what location you visit from the east coast to Iowa. From Wisconsin & Michigan to Florida and Arizona. Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value for your Dollar the Copper Hawk Wine Club puts the benefits in the consumers hands. Attention corporate HR office including Matt, Mike, and Tim. Our waitress today "Abbey ". She's a marketing college graduate. Please look her up and consider adding her to your 5 STAR team of corporate ladder climbers. Bon appétit !!!!! Magnifico, Delizioso, Bellissimo/a!, Eccezionale!, Fantastico/a! "Molto impressionante! "Stupendo/a!, "Meraviglioso/a!

A very nice place - in conjunction with Coopers Hawk, welcomes you with open arms. Went in on a Thursday, middle of the afternoon, it was mildly crowded, I had no reservation, they seated me PDQ! I tried a simple plate - eggplant parm. Little did I expect it would be eggplant parm on flavor steroids - When I die, IF I go to heaven, they will be serving this there. This was the 'beta test' for a Saturday reservation for my sisters birthday. My sister, and her friend who happens to be Italian, asked the waitress for bread and to our surprise answered '...no bread...' Ooooh, an Italian restaurant with no bread...mmm, not so good. Suggestion to management for improvement here - get bread, pronto! Especially since the 'regular' Coopers Hawk serves awesome bread The crostada for dessert was universally praised, their Chianti was great, and my take home bottle of Lux Cab was well received by the intended recipient, Final point - my espresso, I give it an 8 out of 10, and that is a super good rating if I do say so myself. An overall pleasurable experience - located in the OakBrook mall, near CD Peacock. p.s. beware of the many 'parking challenged' people that mysteriously appear, during peak days and times near this venue. Ask me how I know.

My wife and I decided to try this place on a whim after driving home from the city. She is a fan of Coopers Hawk and she loves "authentic" pizza. We have never been to Italy and our best experience was Eataly so we don't know what is true pizza The location was easy to find. It is part of Oakbrook mall. Parking at this mall can be difficult at times but they typically have lots of parking spots and garages. But you might have to walk around. We walked inside and it reminded us of Cooper Hawk with a wine bar right upon entering. We walked to the hostess booth and waiting for a table. We arrived during Happy Hour so it was a little busy but not packed. Pizzas were $12 instead of the average 18-20 or so. The menu is a little small and simple. The atmosphere was a little relaxing. Not a place where you want to eat on the rush. It's a laid back and enjoy your meal and company For an appetizer, we ordered the crispy stuffed squash blossom. It was interesting to see squash blossoms on the menu since I rarely find it. It was good. Not my favorite but my wife loved it. We ordered the Yellow Tomato Bisque for my daughter as her meal. It was delicious and well flavored. And this is coming from someone who was known for his soups when he was a chef (aka: me) I ordered the Spicy Calabrian Sausage pizza. It was okay... was not my favorite. The dough was delicious but the middle of the pizza was a soggy mess. I could not pick it up to eat nor could I eat it cleanly with a knife and fork Service was friendly. Food was good and fresh. Price was reasonable given the location and happy hour. Overall, I would give this place another try with a different pizza.

First time here. Here are my bullet points. Very good food. I would go back. The server Giselle was very sweet and pleasant. I would go back. We ordered a few appetizers, 4 main dishes. All were very good. Opportunities: They don't clear the tables when you're done with appetizers. Our food came out and we had a stack of plates on the table From the appetizers. They need to do better at clearance. Overall timing and operation on how things flow has some room for improvement for sure. I had crutches and a leg brace. We got sat right at the bathroom entrance. Everyone that walked by - being that it was a high traffic area banged into my leg. A little thought around where to seat us would have been better.

It's fantastic!!! Wow, can't believe how good the food is, or that it's owned by Coopers Hawk. The Oakbrook mall has become a dining destination w lots of great restaurants for lunch or dinner....only downside is parking if they don't have valet (piccolo didn't for lunch). Food - excellent! I had the paparadelle that was served w an excellent short rib sauce. I was hooked on the first bite, and it's almost embarrassing how I couldn't put it down and chat w my lunch companion, but it's GREAT!!! Mike had the GF pepperoni pizza & he shared a piece w me - it's delicious and I loved the crust. Service was top notch h and the dining room was well done. I wonder if it gets loud when full (clement floors w not much to break the noise). A+++ for lunch.

This place was beautiful inside! Loved the open kitchen. Most of our food was great! The Cesar salad and Arancini were amazing, loved the pizza. The chicken parm was spot on, but my husband did not enjoy his meal, which was the hand rolled three cheese Cavatelli... said very plain and nothing special to it... the chocolate hazelnut cake was to die for! Other than that, was shocked that I got a whole drink spilt on me (by my son) and no one stopped to grab napkins or towel to help me, my husband had to grab some off the table behind him.

Nice atmosphere, chopped salad was good. I ordered the extra salmon, but the salad was big enough without it. The Trufle pasta was excellent. I am a beer drinker and they had 3 draft beers. They also had a few bottled beers.

This was my very first time trying this new restaurant in Oak Brook picked by my bestie Jess, who is also a Yelp Elite! *Side note: Did you know that you can check into a place AND tag a friend who's on Yelp too? I was yesterday years old when I found out from my bestie hahaha We had 3 rounds of dirty martini's for me and old fashioned for her and it was absolutely delicious!!! We wanted to drink more than eat and that is exactly what we did. For appetizer we ordered the Four Cheese Arancini "Supplí and that was absolutely delicious!!! Crispy on the outside and gooey with sausages and deliciousness on the inside. Then we saw everyone with pizza so we did the same and shared the Fungo pizza which is the wild mushrooms, black garlic, Parmesan fonduta, basil, white truffle oil. Our waitress Kelly gave us some hot chili oil with garlic and that was phenomenon!!! For dessert we shared a House-Made Seasonal Crostada flaky pie crust filled with seasonal fresh fruit and served with Black Dog gelato and oh my word that was out of this world. Every single thing we tried was absolutely amazing. The restaurant was super chic and pretty. I love the open bars and the seating was intimate but roomy at the same time but the MOST amazing thing was our waitress Kelly!!!! She was super friendly, knowledgeable, fun and upbeat. My bestie and I took forever to order because we haven't seen each other for a while but Kelly kept coming back with no signs of annoyance. She was just simply amazing! This was probably one of the best experiences from food, drinks, ambiance and my waitress KELLY was absolutely superb!!! 100 out of 10!!!!

First time eating at Piccolo Buco... a mixed experience overall, but I might give it one more try! Went on a Saturday at 4pm for my Dad's birthday. Had a large party of 12, and we were sat at a long table sandwiched between two other long tables. I was surprised at how busy it was that early in thr afternoon! The tables were close enough that our waitress had to do a lap around the dining room to speak with either end of the table. This also meant that getting out of our seats during the meal was somewhat difficult. Either way I will say that our waitress was very nice and quite graceful through the whole experience! In terms of the food, we got to try a lot of the menu with so many of us! Some items were really great and others were just ok. Some reflections: - Short Rib Dish w/ Polenta: 6.5/10 - fairly underseasoned, and served somewhat lukewarm. Polenta was not quite as creamy as we would have liked. - Pizzas: 8/10 - Pepperoni was good, but the truffle honey didn't really come through at all (could have been missing). Nduja was really good! Quite spicy, and the crusts were generally awesome. - Salads: 7.5/10 - veggies were fresh, presentation was very nice, but dressings were a little unbalanced. - Chicken Parmesan: 9/10 - One of the favorites! Decadent and hearty. Comfort food at its best. Ambiance was nice, but again quite rowdy. Would be curious to see what a weekday or weeknight experience might be like!

Lovely restaurant, lots of great options! My friend and I love sharing so we can try multiples dishes. Everything was amazing, will definitely come back and try more cuz everything was delicious!

Piccolo Buco exceeded all of our expectations! The moment we walked in, everything, from the service to the food and the atmosphere, was exceptional. We started with the Crispy Stuffed Squash Blossoms, which we highly recommend trying as they were unforgettable. For our main course, we ordered the Classic Margherita pizza with a classic red sauce, which was really good but not particularly outstanding. The Baked Eggplant Parmesan was cheesy and flavorful, although we wished it had been a bit crispier. Nonetheless, it was still delicious and we would order it again. To top off the night, we indulged in some desserts, including gelato, hazelnut cake, and tiramisu, all of which were fantastic. Overall, Piccolo Buco is a must-visit!

Perfect girls night out place! We went on a Wednesday night and it was quite busy. I would suggest making reservations when dining. The service was phenomenal! Our server, Kelly was awesome! She was so attentive and her personality rocked! She made our dining experience top notch! We had a hard time deciding what to get. Everything on the menu looked so good. We did start off with a couple of drinks (old fashion and dirty martini). The dark cacao in the old fashion was a nice twist on the taste. For our starter, we ordered the Four Cheese Arancini. We enjoyed every bite of it. For our main course, we decided to share a pizza we ordered the Fungo. I love the crust! The pizza itself was so good as well. We made room for dessert and luckily we did. The house-made /seasonal crostada was amazing! The fresh fruit and gelato were so good. We would definitely come back again!

Piccolo Buco is a good option for casual Italian dining located at the Oakbrook Mall. I highly suggest making reservations through Open Table because the place is always busy. Since this restaurant is under the Cooper's Hawk establishment, they strongly promote their wine selections. I liked that they were happy to give samples of any wine that you'd want to try to help decide which one to order. We've tried different bottles of Pinot Grigio on both times I've been here and they were perfect for the summer weather. For food, I've tried the SPAGHETTI CARBONARA, PAPPARDELLE W/ SHORT RIB BOLOGNESE, NDUJA PIZZA, and the SPICY PEPPERONI PIZZA. Everything was delicious. Great flavors, all were done well, with fresh ingredients and good portions. The bathrooms were clean, the vibe was lively and busy, and our servers were helpful and efficient. I will go back to try other dishes and wine from Piccolo Buco. Til next time!

Good food great winne. Had the pizza with Arugula-Prosciutto. Nice ambience too. Friend had the lettuce salad and soup great portion

Cooper's Hawk started with a stand-alone store in Orland Park, IL and has literally exploded across the Midwest over the last 20 years. The reasons for this success are simple... start with consistently good food combined with good service and throw in a novelty like hand crafted wines... done, and done. We've been wine club members for years with Cooper's Hawk, and even though there are much better (and more expensive) bottles of wine out there, Cooper's Hawk hits a sweet spot for us... offering good bottles of wine at an affordable cost. When we heard about their recent collaboration with Chef Luca Issa - Piccolo Buco - in nearby OakBrook, we knew we needed to check it out. Like many other popular restaurants surrounding OakBrook Mall, Piccolo Buco occupies a storefront facing a parking lot. They offer a small section of outdoor seating, but unless you want to spend your meal inhaling car exhaust and dealing with nearby traffic, I would sit indoors. The restaurant itself is actually pretty quaint, and casual. My wife and I opted for lunch at the bar on a Saturday. We were wearing jeans and t-shirts and felt completely at home. It was brightly lit, open and comfortable. Unlike Cooper's Hawk, the menu at Piccolo Buco focuses on brick oven pizzas, a nice selection of Italian apps and salads and some pastas and main dishes. We asked our bartender for recommendations and she quickly shifted the focus to the pizzas - which is what they are "known for". We decided to split the Four Cheese Arancini "Supplí" appetizer and a Charred Pepperoni Pizza. Both were delicious. The Arancini featured 5 small deep fried balls of rice, cheese and sausage on a bed of marinara sauce and topped with fresh basil. Very good, but if you plan on getting one for the table, it's really only going to feed two people. The Charred Pepperoni Pizza featured a truffle honey topping that really peaked the whole "sweet & salty" thing that so many restaurants are focusing on these days. The crust was super thin on the inside and perfectly doughy and chewy on the crust - with the nice char that was advertised. Also very good. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is simply that Piccolo Buco just isn't breaking any new ground here. Our food was very good, but nothing blew us away and the portions could've been a bit bigger. The service was also very good, so no complaints there. I guess it's just that the whole gourmet brick oven pizza novelty has been well exercised by so many spots all throughout the city and suburbs, and even though Piccolo Buco is doing a nice job, it was really just very good, but not great. That being written, if you're in the wine club for Cooper's Hawk, it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Love this place for their cloud like pizza dough and got a chopped salad too. We were asked if we wanted to try a few tastings and ended up drinking through two wine bottles on a Friday afternoon. great start to the weekend with a very attentive waiter.

So hungry and was really excited to try this place because they serve squash blossoms which are my all time favorite. These were good...slightly crispier than others I have had but hubby and I enjoyed them. For dinner, I ordered one of the white pizzas while hubby ordered the short rib pasta. Being a man of few words, I knew he enjoyed it because he ate all of it and raised one eyebrow when my arm with fork in hand reached over the table to grab a bite. Both were good. Pizza a little bigger than a dinner plate. We had a wonderful server! The restaurant was packed and loud but not too loud where we couldn't hear our dinner mates. Bathrooms were clean.

Pizza is my favorite meal and the pizza here is very good. Others in my group got non-pizza dishes and they said they were good. Personally, I've been thinking about going back for more pizza since the night we were there. The service was excellent. Our waitress was super nice and considerate. The ambiance is somewhere between intimate and tavern style. It's a bit loud, but it wasn't like a bar or brewery or something like that.

Had a reservation made for 6:30. It was a little busy and we came in a little early but the waiter said no worries and got seated. The menu has lots to choose from especially from their drink menu. We started off by ordering Four Cheese Arancini "Supplí" and Gusti di Dolce Sweet Tastes 3.0 fl. The Arancini was super flavorable. The tomato sauce really complemented the dish and there was a perfect distribution of all the ingredients in the Arancini. Our wine flight super cool, turns out we are both a fan of red wine and it was the "Romance Wine", the second sweets of the four but wow really good. As entree we got the Charred Pepperoni pizza. Seemed more crust than the pizza. Tomato sauce really good the dough really good, pepperoni was super good, the honey kind of messed with my tastes buds. Would appreciated more pizza than crust. Tiramisu for dessert. Had to squeeze it in. The best I've had so far. It came with a orange flavored glaze to four over but it did not needed it was good just by itself. I see the hype

Returned a second time. Definitely an improvement!! Food was very good. Front greeter and wait staff provided great service.

I am a regular at Coopers Hawk (CH) because it's one of the only wine tastings/membership spots geographically close to my house. Piccolo Buco was hyped up to me when it opened. I purposely waited a while before visiting. Restaurant ambience: old school Italian with a touch of modern. I loved all the green tile accents around restaurant and bar. Wine tasting: our party of 4 did the wine tasting at the bar. The staff wasn't as friendly, unfortunately. Compared to CH, they offer 50% fever wines for the tasting (4 instead of 8) and the wines are pre-selected for you. I wasted my free membership wine tasting on this. Food: -The squash blossoms were very nicely prepared. Fried and stuffed to perfection. -The meat and cheese plate was ok, nothing special. The ricotta was over salted. -Chopped salad. I really liked the salad itself but the dressing was missing something....Perhaps a little acidity to being the dish to the next level. -The pizzas were baked very nicely, however a lot of crust! Would have liked more toppings and less crust especially for the fungo. -Pastas were good. I could have done without the eggplant parm (also super salty!) -Tiramisu was really good. I loved the orange reduction it was accompanied with. In summary, the smaller variety of the menu (particularly the appetizers) does not offset the rest of the menu items for me. Also, the vibe at the bar left me with a weird impression pre-dinner. I'll be sticking to the original CH for the wine tastings because they allow more flexibility. Unfortunately, PB did not match the hype.

We came for our New Year's Eve dinner with friends and really enjoyed it! The restaurant is large with plenty of room for large groups or small tables for two. It feels modern and comfortable. Our server was new, but he kept up with all our requests and needs. We started with a salad and pizza for the table. Both were large enough to share and tasted delicious. We did the same thing with dinner. We ordered and split three entrees. There was plenty and enough to take home! If you like Coopers Hawk, you like this. Plus, you can use your membership for wine!

Their nduja is outstanding and on most tries it was the best pizza I've ever had. Their short rib Bolognese is also excellent. The service varies hugely with who you get as a waiter. The ambiance is nice on the louder side but definitely has a lively feel to it. Definitely worth it if you're a Cooper's hawk member and have bottles!