Piccolo Mondo

Lovely old-fashioned restaurant, and they're all about the pasta, which is great! I absolutely loved my Gnocchi which was perfect with the mozzarella, but then had regrets once I tasted my wife's Fruit de Mer Pasta where the taste of seafood was just overwhelmingly incredible. The Fried Calamari was also tasty, but worked better with just a lemon squeeze. I also recommend saving your bread for the pasta sauce. The Tiramisu was perfect but keep in mind it does have 3 alcohols in it. I preferred if they mentioned that in the menu so we wouldn't have ordered it. Otherwise a great meal!

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Hyde park. Their lunch specials (cookie, sandwiches and coffee) combination is my favorite. This place truly feels like a cafe in that you can come with friends, share coffee and light snacks and talk while enjoying the ambience.

Great little vibe place but any kind of music would have really set the ambiance. Great place for a date. Had the Chicken Vesuvio and it was very good. Was a little upset there were no capers but it was still pretty good. Saved the chicken breast for later and it was a little under cooked so I had to place it in my oven at home but it was worth doing so(-2 stars). I was a little upset that I was told they didn't accept the restaurants.com deals anymore(-1 star) but it was a decent meal. Not bad price wise so I may give the place another try. Service was excellent.

We stumbled upon this charming Italian cafe during a birthday getaway to Chicago and loved it. Authentic food and beautiful views of green space through large windows, this place is a hidden gem. Perfect luncheon!

Piccolo Mondo lives in a quiet, picturesque corner in Hyde Park. It’s a great setting for a relaxed date and the well put-together menu only makes it better. Even the bread and olive oil they serve while you wait is as tasty as everything else they make. Their bakery creates some delectable desserts (the bitesized ones are sometimes too cute to be eaten).

I love everything about this place. It's in the cut (blink and you'll miss it) neighborhood walk, the wine and the food is great. Staff were kind and very informative.

We had just come from walking around the museum and saw this restaurant was close. They seated us right away and took our drink orders. The place is very comfortable with tables to accommodate individuals to a small group. I had the Canelone Veneziana which was on the specials listed on the attached picture. It had Shrimp, Crab, Lobster and Asparagus in a crepe covered in Lobster tomato sauce. It was excellent tasting and you could tell everything was there it was so filled with seafood. I had never had this and was glad I ordered it. Everyone in the group was happy with what they got so I highly recommend this place. If I'am back in Chicago again I will try to make it back.

Just a block away from the Museum of Science and Industry, I somehow missed this place for years. Perfect sizes baked goodies and delicious express/ coffee drinks. The presentation is always a smile maker!