Reviews for Restaurant Picco in Larkspur, CA
We arrived at Picco shortly after opening, and despite our failure to make a reservation for our party of 7 they managed to seat... us immediately (and tucked into our own private little corner of the restaurant at that!). The food was fantastic and theambiance was amazing. All dishes are extremely sharable and I highly recommend coming with a group who doesn't mind a "familystyle" meal so that you can try a bit of everything. That being said the true standout of Picco and our dinning experience wasour server Kate. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, recommended drinks to all the folks in our bachelorette party,and made it a stand out experience for us. She was friendly, witty, and provided exceptional service. Our glasses were neverempty and she recommended an array of sharable dishes to the table that were loved by all. She got our meals timed so that allof us were served at the same time despite the risotto only coming out every half hour. She was truly a cut above the rest, andby the end of the meal the entire party couldn't stop singing her praises. (We love you Kate!) So while the food was great,with an amazingly crafted menu and incredibly talented chefs. I highly recommend going for the atmosphere and a chance to experience their incredible staff (and maybe even have the amazing experience of Kate as your server!). Read more
The food was fine, but nothing else, unfortunately. They couldn't find our reservation, even though we had a confirmation, so... an outside table wasn't available. Pizza is served only to outside tables. Huh? Basically, only small plates/appetizers arevegetarian. Our orders came one plate at a time over about ten minutes, indifferently set down wherever was convenient,wordlessly. Again: huh? Read more
I think I found my new favorite pizza place. The bread is just right. I had their potato rosemary pizza and it was the best! So... fresh and we'll flavored. They have a great wine and beer list too. Read more
The food was pretty good, but not really in the sense that I'd be running back for anything. Didn't try the pizza but it looked... good. Some of the food is wildly overpriced for what it was - $20 for two fried green tomatoes was outstanding. Our server waslazy (direct quote from another server who had to keep coming over and take care of us). Ultimately I'd probably try this placeagain but not a favorite. Read more
This picturesque hilltop home in Larkspur has been a beacon for Marin County diners for a very long time and its name, Picco, is... Italian for "summit." His Italian-influenced cuisine heaps on Marin ingredients such as the fresh turnips that dot hissilky-smooth duck tortelli or the Meyer lemon yogurt and beets that sit atop a nourishing kale salad prepared by chef and ownerBruce Hill. The "Marin Mondays" menu is an excellent deal in particular. The attentive wait staff deftly navigates the bustlingdining room while carrying steaming bowls of risotto that was prepared every half hour. The atmosphere is elegant without beingstuffy, and as a result, it's the ideal location for gatherings of couples as well as groups of friends. The ceiling is high,and the walls are exposed brick. Read more
They have a variety of delicious appetizers that vary from raw tuna on crispy rice (must try) to avocado toasts and fries.... Risotto made fresh every 30 min and pizzas are delicious. The service, however, leaves something to be desired. On multipleoccasions the staff has been rude or impatient even when we ordered to go! Maybe they are swamped with how busy it can get butit seems to be consistent problem at all times of the night. Read more
Cozy place and very good meal. Servers are nice and very attentive.
Like others said, the servers were kind and attentive. They offered a kid size pasta (penne or spaghetti) with butter/parm or... marinara, which wasn’t on the menu. If you like, it can come before the adults meal. It came promptly which was reallyappreciated. Pork chops is a cozy, tasty dish with good sauce. The chicken sliders were spicy but not too much with a greatcrunchy batter. The gem salad is bright and refreshing. Loved it accompanying the rest of the meals! The Double 8 soft serveis creamy, but light and so good! Everything was delicious and it was a great experience. Read more