Ziggy Akita
15:09 19 Feb 22
After living in Brooklyn for over sixty years, before relocating to Sarasota, Piccolo Italian deli has become my go to... place for Italian food. They have outstanding homemade sausage, chicken cutlets, manicotti, ravioli, imported provolone cheese, to name a few…their seeded semolina bread is the best in the area. A wide variety of sandwiches, clean environment, and a friendly staff make it a pleasure to shop…keep up the great work…read more
Concetta Jordan
21:57 18 Feb 22
So to start with..and to answer the previous review: it all depends where you coming from. If you have never been to... Italy but you claim to be italian by some great great ..realationship in the past..but really all you got left is an italian last name..then sure the items are great and original. Let me tell you this. I was born, grew up in Italy and just moved in the Us around a year ago from Naples italy. I went in this store because i really miss some of my home food of course. After 5 minutes i looked around, i run out the store as disappointed as i could ever been. The pasta for example: "Anna" never, ever seen or heard of it in italy. De Cecco, pasta yes, but Publix carries it and it s much chraper. The only thing i ve seen original was some cookies from mulino bianco. In italy they cost $2 but it was listed for $6.99 and the chocolates "Baci"from perugina. Mortadella? Yes they have that. In italy it s the cheapest deli meat you could buy on the market. Like $2-3.00 a kg. They charge at this store: $12.99 a pound!! A kg it s 2.2 lb! How much money are they making by robbing people off! So be aware people..you re not getting the real deal and you re getting cheated with the prices. I guess i will be missing my home Country food until i find a real and true made in Italy grocery store. Good luck to me!!😑 Ciaoread more
Michael Arbucci
14:52 09 Jan 22
We placed a similar experience on yelp yesterday. Since we saw there we saw there are no responses from the owners I... have doubled down and will ensure they see this. It is obvious that things have changed for the worse over the years since the new owners have taken over. We went in to the store yesterday as a second chance from when they previously took over and ordered simply a roast beef sandwich with extra mayo salt and pepper provolone and tomatoes. The amount of roast beef that was in the sandwich was something like you would get at maybe at a Subway chain.Brown edges around the roast beef slices was disgusting. We both looked at ourselves. And at the same time removed the ends of tomato slices dry.There was very light mayo on both sides of the bread and the provolone look like it was just thrown on there. When we went when they first took ownership there was a gentleman there who was definitely loud and rude when I had initially asked for extra mayo on my sandwich and it came out again basically the same as it did this time. And he yelled and screamed that that was the way they made the sandwiches. I believe you’re getting the jest of it. Their attention to detail and customer service is poor the quality of the roast to beef was stringy and poor. We obviously gave it a second chance and was tremendously disappointed. We understand they were shortstaffed we understand that product is hard to come by. But I would say clearly the deli on Constitution is far superior and less expensive as well as a place like Mazzaros which is in Saint Pete and does probably 100 times the business is far superior. The prices are far far less on everything also. Do not get fooled they are not in the same class as the original owners of piccolos stay away. There was no Italian music playing. It was like a morgue. Worst of all cleanliness. There were Stacks of dishes and disgusting dirty forks and paper towels where you get your napkins. Downhill is the direct path. It is obvious that we will never return. No response is necessary.I hope intending customers take this to heart.Where have you gone Antonio and Josephine we all miss your kindness and quality as well as attention to detail.read more
Stella S.
21:44 28 Nov 21
Food is good. The pizza has a unique taste as if it were made on sourdough and the arancini were delicious, although we... ended up getting meat rice balls when we asked for mushroom/mozzarella. The meat was still good all the same, just not what I thought I was getting.read more
Tara Harris
17:25 17 Aug 21
We discovered Piccolo by accident in this quaint 1940’s old Florida retail oasis filled with delightful personable mom... and pop tiny shops. For my 50th birthday the entire immediate family flew into NYC’s Little Italy’s old Angelo’s to celebrate in their frescoed back room. That’s how much I love truly excellent Italian food!Piccolo’s new owners ( former employees of the original Bronx born owners) are SUPER fastidious and proud of their high standards in using traditional top quality ingredients. You see this especially in their perfect fresh sausage, and pizza sauces. Their sandwiches with old Italian garnishes have ALL the distinct flavors of each cheese, salami, meatball veal or chicken. Amazing from just a sandwich. Entrees are generous, ask for extra sauce on the pasta! Specials are offered each day and their large pizzas are incomparable!!! EVERYTHING is delicious!!!read more
Natalia Spinelli
22:21 29 Jun 21
This place looks great! Need to come back here and actually give the food a try but I did take a bunch of photos to... show people items available for sale! They have canned cherry tomatoes!!! Lots of imported items. Frozen fresh pasta. The salami and sausage look amazing!!!! Coming back soon!!!read more
John Chiusano
14:22 19 Jun 21
NEVER A BAD MEAL, NEVER :)June 19, 2021 Still putting on the table the BEST Italian ever.Still never a BAD MEAL, ... YEAR after YEAR!!!!read more
Hukulea Lady
03:04 09 Jun 21
Absolutely delicious! Made to order and prepared foods. Seriously, get your lunch sammy, and while you're there pick... up meatballs and sauce, pasta, bread and wine for dinner...and maybe dessert too!read more
Michael Contin
17:57 18 May 21
Meatball Parm was fresh and hot. Staff were extremely friendly. Soda was cold. Awesome place for great fresh Italian... food.read more
Michael Marszalek
12:35 18 May 21
great, had a delicious veal parmesan sandwich 2 years ago. Went back for another veal parmesan sandwich in February... this year WHAT happened it sucked.read more
Leesa
17:16 15 May 21
Nice people and the market appears to have a decent variety. My rating is because of the bread. It was so tough that a... small piece of my front tooth chipped off and my jaw hurt after a few bites. The toughest bread I’ve ever tried to eat. Not sure if they just had an off day or maybe I got old bread but I’m not going back to find out.read more
lwr bty
20:22 07 May 21
Google says they are open until 6, but they are not. They have not updated these hours. No parking. Don’t waste a trip... because you don’t even know if they will really be open.read more
Jackie Della Villa
16:31 30 Mar 21
Shelves bare. We used to only shop at privately owned Italian stores. With no stock it’s impossible shop. New owners... just don’t understand that type business modelread more
Becky Guercio
20:32 24 Mar 21
Fabulous little place, great customer service, wonderful food!! A must visit for locals and visitors....hard to find... authentic Italian food especially when your family is from Sicily!! You won't be disappointed!!read more
Lily Guercio
20:31 24 Mar 21
Great selection in the market, even has gluten free pasta which is so great! The deli counter is full beautiful fresh... olives, cheeses, meets and veggies. Subs are great and super fresh. The grab and go’s are convenient and come with reheating instructions and they are delicious. Employees are very nice and helpful, love this place!read more
Linda Sellitto
20:17 04 Mar 21
Tom and I love this Italian gem in Gulfgate. From their showcase dishes to their wine selection. AND the best broccoli... rabe south of NJ!read more
Lindsay Vervynckt
01:34 22 Feb 21
We have been looking for an Italian market to visit when we are in the area, and this place was awesome! We got a ton... of unique items for a homemade charcuterie board.Everything we got felt high quality & fresh.read more
Kevin Huber
01:06 18 Feb 21
This is a awsome place people stayed a little late for me to pick up my order,there is no Italian restaurants where... I'm from so Picclos makes our vacation great .staff and food AWESOMEread more
Matt Totten
13:44 14 Feb 21
Ordered the Italian and Tom Hanks sandwiches. Served on stale bread and could barely taste/see any meat or cheese on... the sandwiches.But they do have friendly employees.read more
John S
19:58 06 Feb 21
I ordered a sandwich and asked for no oil or tomato to go. When I opened the sandwich it had tomatoes and oil. I have... frequented Picola's over the last several years and their sandwiches have been some of the best I have ever had. The last several times I have ordered them they have become skimpy-less and less lunch meats. I doubt if I'll be back.read more
Daryl Dalcero
22:32 25 Jan 21
Normally there is a great selection of take home meals. This time very low stocked. Not much variety
Chris Edwards
18:38 09 Jan 21
Always great food and great service. They really make you feel like family and the chef OMG the stuff he prepares... amazes me. Love the place!!read more
Tim Macchi
19:42 23 Dec 20
This place is great! Always nice staff and clean. Hard to find a good and real Italian deli/market around Sarasota, but... Piccolo's is the best! Highly recommend!read more
Steve Musolino
18:21 12 Dec 20
Real Italian food ! Please try the Frank Sinatra Sandwich. Chicken Cutlet with Italian Prosciutto, Mozzarella,and... Roasted Peppers.read more
Maria S Nasca
19:19 13 Nov 20
Great service. Aronchini's look excellent. Can't wait to taste them. It all looked good. They sell pizza dough too...
John M Kline
16:01 13 Nov 20
Great hogies. Just the way I like them from Philly rolls are same as well great
Theresa Gareau
19:52 19 Sep 20
This small Italian market and restaurant is a treasure! Relaxed and friendly, lots of nice quality Italian food!
gina phelps
16:31 17 Sep 20
Very clean , deli. Sliced meat, cheese selection was good. Staff very friendly. Some tables to eat inside and enjoy... some of the yummy smelling items coming from the kitchen.read more
Chris Amato
20:03 12 Aug 20
Piccolo's Deli and market has everything that I love from up North,I was about to stop eating Italian food because I... couldn't find anything good...but at last I found the ultimate spot for authentic Italian food..thank you so much for all the specialty foods that I couldn't find, you guys rock👍I will never go anywhere else 😎😁👍read more
Dennis Honor
01:16 29 Jul 20
Hands down the Best Italian Deli, market & Restaurant in Sarasota. New York thin style pizza is great. Also they sell... individual slices. Eat in or take out.read more
Wendy Kiesewetter
20:36 17 Jul 20
An amazing restaurant with amazing staff! The pizza and meatballs are delicious - not to mention HUGE! Yum! Astounding... quality.read more
Joshua Morris
20:31 03 Mar 20
Great food, friendly service & staff. Fresh bread made daily, the pizza was on point but OMG The Godfather Sandwich was... amazing! Be careful with the hot peppers! #NextHomeExcellence #SarasotaFirstTimeBuyerread more
Julian Smith
22:13 06 Sep 19
Haven’t been able to find supressata like this for YEARS!!! Soo happy now 😊
Justin Fish
16:52 21 Mar 19
Love this place. I'm from Brooklyn and it makes me feel like home. Definitely a real authentic Italian American... deli/specialty store. Staff is great as well.read more
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