Piccolo Mondo - (Near , South East)

5 /5 Stephanie Black Photography: I had lunch at Piccolo Mondo in Southampton and it was such a lovely experience from start to finish. As a vegetarian, I was really pleased with the amount of choice on the menu. It’s always nice when an Italian restaurant goes beyond the basics and Piccolo Mondo definitely does. I ordered the Penne all’Arrabbiata along with some garlic bread, and both were absolutely delicious. The arrabbiata had a surprising amount of heat, which I personally loved, it had that perfect kick without overpowering the flavour of the sauce. The garlic bread, though, was something special. Fresh, soft, and packed with flavour… honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long time. I’d go back just for that. The staff were amazing throughout the meal. Everyone was polite, friendly, and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. They struck the right balance of making you feel welcome while also giving you space to enjoy your meal. The food arrived promptly but never felt rushed, which added to the relaxed atmosphere. Portion sizes were generous too, so I didn’t have any room left for dessert, although the menu looked tempting! Overall, Piccolo Mondo delivered excellent food, great service, and a warm, authentic feel. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you’re veggie and appreciate good, flavourful Italian dishes.

5 /5 Winnie Tsui: We got lunch here with kids. The food has been great. We loved the pasta dishes. The kids enjoyed the carbonara and a slightly spicy pasta( forgot the name). The mussels were also good. Pizza is great! The restaurant is a bit small, luckily we were there early.

5 /5 Alexander Lees: Amazing little restaraunt. Really nice pasta, fantastic atmosphere, great wine list, perfect gem of a place. What more do you want. Book a table.

5 /5 Sousa Boris (QueenBRani): Went here for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience. We arrived a few minutes early, but the staff kindly had us wait while our table was prepared, giving us time to browse the menu. The restaurant itself is small, but it has such a warm, cozy, and homely feel that immediately makes you comfortable. Service was excellent staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure our water glasses were always topped up. They kept the table tidy throughout the meal, which really added to the experience. For starters, we shared the mussels in a white wine sauce absolutely delicious. The sauce was creamy, rich, and decadent, while the mussels were cooked perfectly. We also had the burrata, which came with pesto, Parma ham, rocket, and cherry tomatoes. Everything was fresh and the burrata was wonderfully creamy. For mains, we both went for seafood pasta. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, packed with plenty of seafood, and served with fantastic sauces. For the quality and portion size, the price is more than worth it. To finish, we tried two desserts the panna cotta and crème brûlée. Both were made to perfection: smooth, dreamy, and indulgent. Overall, it was a lovely evening and a memorable meal. We’ll definitely be returning to try more of the menu.

4 /5 Mike Kitchen: I cant fault the food - it was delicious! We were disappointed by the price of drinks, almost £8 for a pint of Poretti is crazy! That was one of the cheaper pints. Even a basic house wine was quite expensive to similar establishments in Southampton. The wine menu doesnt feature on their website, either. Service was OK. There was one server, doing 20 covers. From being seated to recieving our food was 45 mins. Overall, we enjoyed it but felt the drinks prices were high for Southampton.