
Piccola Trattoria
18302 Sierra Hwy Ste 104, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
About Piccola Trattoria - steak house in Santa Clarita, California
Refined riffs on traditional Italian cooking, served in a warm dining room or on the outdoor patio.
Customer Review Summary
Piccola Trattoria offers clean, delicious, and sophisticated Sicilian Italian food. It's an affordable, classy spot run by a husband and wife team. The atmosphere is elegant and business casual, making it suitable for dates and family gatherings. Service is highly praised, with meticulous staff and attention to detail; many reviewers believe it deserves a Michelin star. The menu features a well-rounded assortment of meat, seafood, pasta, and pizzas, with standout dishes including lamb chops, ribeye, and savory desserts like cannoli and Tartufo Classico. Prices are considered excellent for the quality, making it a great value compared to other Italian restaurants in the area. Many recommend making reservations due to its popularity, and valet parking is conveniently available. Overall, Piccola Trattoria is consistently rated highly for its food, service, and ambiance, making it a must-try for Italian cuisine lovers.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
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Clean, delicious, sophisticated Sicilian Italian food. Yes, I'll be back. Piccola is by far a Treasure! This is an Italian Family business, husband & wife, etc. It's a Modern, classy, Italian spot, affordably priced. The food at Piccola is one of those places that reminds me of cooking for close friends & family at a home holiday, something over the top, special occasion type dishes. Service: If I could give them 10 stars, I would. A very meticulous Team, working in unison. The kitchen staff is by far one of the best! Attention to detail, refined side dishes. This place, the food and all the staff deserve a Michelin Star! Food: No other Italian place within 50 miles compares. It's worth the drive from Westlake Village, West LA, SFV, Bay Cities, Malibu, etc. AND Piccola Trattoria puts those spots like Nonna and Basta to shame. The food in general is very clean, not oily or greasy at all. Just the right amount of salt, and no overburdeny oregano either. The meat they use to make their sauces is lean, so the final result is not fatty. The dough in the pizza was fresh made through fermentation, not store bought yeast. The desserts were savory, not overly sweet or loaded with sugar. They were divine. The meat dishes were cooked to perfection and to your liking, the lamb chops, osso bucco, ribeye. Some of my favs: 1. Pizza w/ mushroom & prosciutto. I think they use Mozz & Sharp Provalone cheese. Yum. 2. The Baby Rack of Lamb Chops medium rare. Omg, tender and juicy. No funky game taste at all. Sauce on the side, so you can dip. 3. Ribeye cooked Medium. Savory, tangy, filling. 4. Get a cannoli! You'll thank me later. Light/flaky shell, perfect savory filling. 5. Oh, the Tartufo Classico was my favorite dessert. Prices are Affordable. I feel like you could easily get a meat dish at this place for much less than the price of a pasta dish or even a pizza at other Italian places. Piccola's menu is evenly balanced between meat dishes, seafood, pasta and pizzas. It's a good, well-rounded assortment that aims to please. Atmosphere is elegant, call it business casual. It's a great date spot, or a place you would bring your closest adult relatives. Kids welcome too! But by no means is this any kind of NY hole in the wall spaghetti with meatballs joint. It's more sophisticated than that. December 2024 Parking is $6 valet, or some street parking is available. If you're a first-generation Italian to the United states, or your parents are straight out of Italy, this is definitely the spot for you! Piccola T is exceptionally great food, at an affordable price, with great service. Honestly, dinner for FIVE people came out to around $300 WITH Wine, shareable appetizers, desserts (plural), 1st and 2nd courses. Good Luck trying to get those prices in Westlake, Malibu, or the West side. I feel like I got my money's worth at this place, and everyone at the table was definitely satisfied, felt full, and we all had a very delicious and enjoyable meal. AND we had leftovers to bring home. I came here once in 2018, and because of the pandemic and other reasons, couldn't get back until just now. But I will definitely visiting here more often for sure! Please give this place a try if you're looking for good Italian food at Great prices, without the hype. And please tell them I sent you. Cheers!
Rica Puhawan
We loved all the appetizers we had - calamari, mussels and eggplant parmigiana. They’re all amazingly delicious! The lamb was fabulous as well. Lasagna and pepperoni pizza were ok. The NY steak was disappointing. We ordered medium rare but it came out medium (too cooked for our liking) and was “swimming” in balsamic sauce, but appreciate the generous serving of arugula salad. We dined to celebrate my husband and daughter’s birthday, there was complimentary cannoli with birthday candle. That was a sweet touch! Service was amazing and all the waiters are attentive.
Dmitry Terletsky
Piccola Trattoria has quickly become one of my favorite places to dine! The food here is always delicious, and every visit is a fantastic experience. The Chilean sea bass is a true standout—cooked to absolute perfection with a buttery, flaky texture that melts in your mouth. It's one of those dishes you’ll be thinking about long after the meal. Now, let’s talk about the espresso martinis. They are dangerously delicious! Smooth, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness, they make for the perfect pairing with the meal or as a delightful end to the evening. If you’re planning to visit, I highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you get a spot. The place is popular for a reason, and you don’t want to miss out. Valet parking is available, which is super convenient and adds to the hassle-free experience. This place is a 10 out of 10 for me—everything from the food to the service and ambiance is top-notch. I absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!
Cindy D
This Italian restaurant makes me yearn for my hometown in central NY! Authentic feeling with a very full menu to choose from. We ate in the bar area on a very busy Saturday evening. My husband had a beautiful plate of linguine and clams, the flavor was distinct and excellent. I had the lobster half-moon ravioli in a really nice butter sauce. The spinach salad was also quite good. Special mention of the warm bread with traditional olive oil & balsamic available for dipping. All the food was served at the right temperature, service was truly excellent, from the valet, to the hostess to the bartenders and servers. For dessert, we brought home Tiramisu and we both agreed it was the best we have ever had! We look forward to returning for another wonderful dinner...soon! Recommend reservations.
Sandra C.
The first time here always passed by but never made it it in, I'm glad I did. The food was amazing as well as the service. The parking is not too great, but they do have a valet for I believe $6. The menu was great choices for food and wine.
Joe Rose
I wish I could give them more than 5 stars, great service, amazing food, great cocktails, a warm environment. Overall, it was an amazing experience worthy of adding to your date night lineup.
Andrew Hart
Went there with some clients. Love how you can sit indoors and outdoors and there’s convenient valet. Wait staff was great at letting me know which dishes were great with my pallet. Food was yummy and their desserts great too! Definitely feels like a hidden secluded gem.
Zoee Marisol
I love Piccola Trattoria Always delicious food and great experience. The Chilean Sea bass is cooked to perfection. The expresso Martinis are so deliciously dangerous! I recommend reservations and Valet parking. 10 out of 10 definitely recommend this place.
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