As far as I'm concerned, Picco is the best restaurant in Marin! It has been my favorite restaurant for the past couple years now because the food is fabulous, the service is extraordinary, and the wine list is great.
I was introduced to this cozy neighborhood restaurant in Larkspur 2+ years ago when my sister started working there as a server. I've been to dinner there many times since, by myself to have a drink and a bite at the bar, to meet friends, and with groups. It's the perfect date place, but really, it's appropriate for most occasions and pretty much any night of the week.
(As a side note, the name is Picco - not "Piccos" as people have a tendency to say.)
Most of the dishes are smaller portions designed for sharing. One meal can feature many different dis
(As a side note, the name is Picco - not "Piccos" as people have a tendency to say.)
Most of the dishes are smaller portions designed for sharing. One meal can feature many different dishes, flavors, and styles of cooking. Although the restaurant is coined "Cal-Italian" for its signature risotto which changes nightly, the menu is quite diverse; Chef Jared adds new seasonal dishes frequently. There are many seafood options (raw and cooked), lighter options (salads and simply prepared vegetables), some dishes with more of a home-style flair (like the cheesy cauliflower, which could double as mac n cheese), the homemade pastas, and the heartier main courses (like the porterhouse steak).
I went to Picco with my boyfriend and another couple a few weeks ago. We loved everything we ordered, including the avocado bruschetta (which luckily is on the menu almost year round), the hamachi crudo, the broccoli di ciccio with lemon and olive oil, the gnocchi with sausage and swiss chard (to die for), the quail with mushrooms, and the beef sliders topped with blue cheese and sauteed onions.
That particular night, we took in our own wines, which our server Matt was happy to open for us. The first bottle we enjoyed was the 2008 Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Pinot had delicate fruity aromatics and a medium-plus body with ribbons of currant and raspberry. It was very easy to drink, and before we knew it, we had polished off the bottle
I went to Picco with my boyfriend and another couple a few weeks ago. We loved everything we ordered, including the avocado bruschetta (which luckily is on the menu almost year round), the hamachi crudo, the broccoli di ciccio with lemon and olive oil, the gnocchi with sausage and swiss chard (to die for), the quail with mushrooms, and the beef sliders topped with blue cheese and sauteed onions.
That particular night, we took in our own wines, which our server Matt was happy to open for us. The first bottle we enjoyed was the 2008 Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Pinot had delicate fruity aromatics and a medium-plus body with ribbons of currant and raspberry. It was very easy to drink, and before we knew it, we had polished off the bottle
Our friends had gone wine tasting in Sonoma earlier that day and were happy to grab a bottle from one of their wine club pick-up selections, a Ledson Cabernet Sauvignon. It was the perfect pairing with the beef sliders and the quail.
That being said, I normally order a glass of wine or start with a cocktail when I go to Picco. Bartenders Dustin and Luke are very inventive with the mixed drinks. The wines by the glass selection changes often and features an International selection of delicious wines. I always have trouble deciding [on one glass] because there are too many terrific options [so I usually have two glasses}!
Picco is a cozy neighborhood restaurant, and although the servers are personable and friendly, the service is also professional. The entire staff are wonderful people (and I'm not just saying that because my sister Kelley works there, haha)!
The food, the service, the ambiance--it's consistent and consistently amazing! No wonder they are always packed.
Picco is a cozy neighborhood restaurant, and although the servers are personable and friendly, the service is also professional. The entire staff are wonderful people (and I'm not just saying that because my sister Kelley works there, haha)!
The food, the service, the ambiance--it's consistent and consistently amazing! No wonder they are always packed.
www.restaurantpicco.com
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