Piccolo Ristorante – Venice, CA

I had one of the most delicious romantic dinners the other night at Piccolo Ristorante in Venice Beach. This cozy little Italian haven is in an unassuming spot right off the beach, tucked into the neighborhood. The place was busy before it was even open. The proprietor, Vittorio Viotti, made sure we had a perfectly comfy corner table in one of their dining room wings. Everything from the room, seating and considerate attention to the bread basket, Branzino Marinato (top pic) and Doppio Raviolo di Pesce Halibut (pic below), was as blissful as you would ever want a dinner to be. This is definitely a new favorite restaurant for me. Check out some of their menu items below. (Doppio Raviolo di Pesce – Spigola, Halibut, and Eggplant with Mascarpone and Caviar) Chef Bobo’s seasonal menu: ANTIPASTI CALDI Quaglia Arrosto – pan-roasted quail, stuffed with foie grás, Marsala reduction $17 Ricotta [...]

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