Il Piccolo in Northumberland

Excellent food and friendly service, we always make a point of asking our friends to make reservations whenever we stay with them. Our third visit and always choose different menu options each time and never disappointed 👍

Had a terrific lunch here today with five friends. Ate from the specials board - smoked fish starter and whole sea bream main. Very good house white and coffee too. Service impeccable and good atmosphere. And for what we got, great value as well. Nice place, Corbridge, and this place is a gem.

This was recommended by some very friendly locals as a genuine family run restaurant - and it didn’t disappoint. Very welcoming and friendly people with a nice interesting and varied menu. The only problem was deciding what to try! Generous portions, very well presented and delicious. The accompanying wine was also lovely and reasonably priced. If only we could magically transport it to north Kent!

Lovely food with plenty of choice. . Staff friendly and always very welcoming. Authentic Italian surroundings. Would highly recommend.

We visit Corbridge regularly and always visit this excellent genuine Italian restaurant! My dad always said if they dont sell strega its not genuine this establisment sells strega and frangelico! We went twice in a weeks visit food lovely one of the best fillet steaks I have had in years at a very reasonable price. Different All Italian wine list very reasonably priced with some gems. Draught Peroni. Excellent friendly service and deli items for sale to take home. If visiting Corbridge please try this restaurant

We all found our food unpleasant, the staff were not very polite or helpful, a bit rude in fact. Very poor choice of vegetarian/vegan options. I would not recommend this place.

Great food, great staff, welcoming environment in a lovely village. Traditional Italian menu but with a nice mix of specials board.

A long-time favourite of my dear brother who lived in Corbridge - and took all his vast network of discerning friends from far and wide there again, and again, and again. (A recommendation in itself!) Pam and her hubby Chef Manuele are usually busy but find time to be friendly if you want them to be and are not *too* busy. They know their food and drink - and customer service. (My recommendation? - have something you've possibly never had before. But it's all good!)

This was our second visit and the food is very authentic Italian cooking. The staff are warm and friendly always willing to talk through the menu and specials board. I’d already told my wife that I would maybe just have a main, quickly become distracted by options and had a starter, main and then a dessert. When we visit friends in Corbridge again I will insist we return to this restaurant 👍

Really good menu choices and would highly recommend the squid main course, perfectly cooked and well balanced seasoning. My wife had the lasagna and although the portion was large she wouldn’t leave any for me to taste. The staff are friendly and helpful without stalking and interrupting while eating. Definitely planning a return visit 👍😁

Great way to spend a Thursday night. Great service, amazing food and very enjoyable atmosphere. Staff were attentive but not pushy or bothering you. The real star was the food. Authentic and large portions of great quality. Would definitely come again.

My wife and I had the best pasta meals and calamari starters. If you’re in Corbridge visiting you absolutely have to eat here at this Italian restaurant. Perfect.

Nice enough establishment, and the staff were friendly too, but our issue was the food. Their was nothing to complain about. However, for the price, it was average at best. The pizza base was quite hard, and the cheese and other toppings on my Carne seemed to be made up of cheap ingredients.

Great selection of fresh seasonal food with a menu that changes regularly and is cooked by their Sicilian chef Emanuele. This evening we had calamari fritti , blue cheese and pear salad and burrata followed by sea bass and fresh ragu pizza . Couldn’t stay for their signature tiramisu but will be happy to go back again . Wonderful place with friendly , knowledgeable staff, make sure you ask Pam for a good wine recommendation .

We are on holiday in Corbridge and asked around about where to eat. This place was highly recommended. The service was so friendly, setting us at ease right away. The food, cooked to perfection. You can tell the ingredients are of the best quality. It's a shame we don't live closer.

Best pizza’s I’ve ever had have been in Italy but this one has beaten them by a mile absolutely deliciously tasty and the service was brilliant

We were told by our friends we were with this is a world class restaurant and they were right. Amazing selection of meals all freshly cooked to order by the owner. We ordered various pasta and a yummy bass dish. Very friendly staff and interesting cozy decor with a collection of hats on display. Only downside is it’s not located in New Zealand, so I’ve asked the staff if they could relocate asap. We live in hope but don’t want to take this amazing restaurant away from the people of the beautiful Corbridge. Very highly recommended.

We are regular visitors to Corbridge and always eat here when we visit. Twice this visit! We are lucky enough to eat out regularly andits unusual for a restaurant to mantain such consistency all round ie service,food, drink and atmosphere. This restaurant manages it very well. Regular lovely staff a changing specials board and excellent food wine and strega! Looking forward to going back in March on our next visit.

Atmosphere OK and staff very attentive and service good. Food tasty enough but nothing special, no risotto on menu which was disappointing and it's presence is usually an indication of a good italian restaurant. As a result seemed a bit pricey.

Lovely food and some different food, both mains and starters. Have wanted to visit this restaurant for a while and glad we did.

Delicious and authentic Italian food with a great welcome and excellent wines. There’s a good menu and seasonal specials. Great veggie and pescatarian options in a meat-centric area!

The menu is extensive and the food delicious. There is a good wine list and great atmosphere. Make sure you book as it's VERY popular and deservedly so.

Had an amazing mother & nannas day lunch last weekend. The food was delicious & the service was great as usual & they were very attentive to my 99 year old nanna. See you again soon 😃

Had booked a table a week or more ahead and pleased I did as tables were all took. We visited here last year when we were here for a wedding and had to come back.. Everything was in place for social distancing and staff were wearing ppe hand sanitising inside the door etc Drinks menu was given and bread brought to the table we didn't feel rushed and it was a very relaxing atmosphere. We all had different starters all very nice, mains too were lovely My son and I had the lobster and crab pasta parcels it was fabulous the sauce so rich and creamy, daughter in law had cannelloni and husband had linguine and was kindly brought a bib as a joke when I commented on the damage to be done to his shirt lol, Drinks were fine and we had deserts too ... What a lovely evening we had, I love the lighting too its so kind to older girls like me lol. The staff are so nice and friendly nothings a bother. Thanks so much your doing a cracking job.

We had dinner at Il Piccolo during a stay in the area. The cuisine is mainly Sicilian and very good. The prices are reasonable and the quality it very good. There’s a good choice on the menu and service is good. We all had different dishes and enjoyed what we had ordered. I’d certainly return.

Staying in Corbridge for 2 nights so ate here on one of them. Lovely food, well cooked and an interesting wine selection. Service friendly and social distancing observed without making it uncomfortable making for a really nice evening.

Great family restaurant with brilliant food! It was v friendly and the food was great. Would definitely recommend it and we will visit again.

I had an early evening dinner at Il Piccolo with my wife. The décor was very nice, there was good social distancing between the tables and there was a nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly.We didn't have a starter but the Red Mullet main course that we had was delicious.The mullet fillets were perfectly cooked and there was a very nice wine sauce topping with other seafood. The accompanying vegetables were all perfectly cooked.Our desserts however were a disappointment. The tiramisu that I had, although artfully patterned into a swirl, was watery and not at all like a genuine layered tiramisu.The cheesecake that my wife had was more like whipped cream in texture. Cutting down onto the cheesecake just squished all the topping out sideways it was so runny. Conversely the base was too hard.The wine seemed reasonably priced and the white Venetian that we had was very good.

Great to order a takeaway pasta, lots of choice and delicious. Friendly staff too. It does look a lovely restaurant to actually eat in too, we will on our next visit I’m sure.

We come here as a family and the staff are amazing, the food is always fresh and the service is always spot on. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great pizza or a real quality fish / meat dish. I am not a vegetarian but I am sure the veg food is just as good!

This is possibly one of the best meals out we have ever had! Delicious cuisine with relaxed atmosphere. Thanks!

We ordered four pizzas during lockdown, went to collect them and were met with happy smiles and hot, delicious food. Pizzas were great, loved the Sinatra LPs on the restaurant wall and the display of hats.

First night out after lockdown. Gorgeous food and great service. Highly recommended. Will certainly go again.

It’s been a while!, but so pleased to come out to this lovely restaurant. Service excellent. Great atmosphere despite all Covid, social distancing restrictions. The food was beautiful, tasty and delicious. Well done to the team for getting everything right.

Can’t go to this great restaurant due to corona virus,next best thing is the takeaway menu. Just had calves liver and onions,beautiful. Followed by pork loin,marinated in honey and masala wine,fantastic. Great menu ,plenty of options,all looked good. Well worth a visit.

My wife and I met son and daughter in law for lunch. Service excellent, food excellent. Highly recommended.

We were in a party of 10 for a family catchup. Myself and another 3 of us ordered the Calamari for a starter but didn't realise it would not be served in the usual deep-fried way. Instead it came in a dish with some odd sauce we found it rather disappointing. My main was the vegetarian spaghetti with mushrooms which was absolutely delicious.My partner choose a rather average Prawn Pizza with salad and a Cappuccino.There were other various starters, mains and desserts with drinks and coffees.The total bill came to £310.75 + tip.Sadly, we were the only table in a large restaurant and it was rather chilly too.Service was good.

Had a brilliant meal at friendly Piccolo last night. Delighted to see local pasture fed Longhorn beef festures on their specials and stars in the top notch lasagne.

Our first visit to this lovely restaurant last night was a truly five star experience. Staff were very welcoming and attentive, as well as knowledgeable about the food and wine - both of which were exceptional. Really could not fault a single thing. Hands down the best Italian meal we have ever had. Thank you for a lovely evening

I loved this Itialian food, very good service and staff were very friendly and helpful. A delightful restaurant with Italian ambience and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Lovely Italian food, nice friendly staff. We went on Christmas Eve to celebrate an aunties birthday and were well looked after.

Fantastic owner/hostess. Great service and very warm welcome, this restaurant is one of our favourites. Lovely decor and lighting sets the scene for a great menu and very good food. Highly recommended

I love the food here and the authentic Italian ingredients that are on sale make this a delightful place to have lunch and take the experience home!

Just had a delicious meal at this great little restaurant, staff and food were lovely and very reasonably priced, well definitely be back!

We had a lovely evening at Il Piccolo. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive with a good knowledge of the menu. The decor is quirky with nice laid back jazz playing in the background.

Much more than a 'pizza/pasta' outlet, though you can have that if you want. Lots of interesting dishes. Popular restaurant, essential to book at weekends.

Family enjoyed the pizza and the lobster & crab tagelone was notably good. Did seem more of a couples atmosphere than family- but it was friendly.

Stayed in Corbridge for two nights and with limited eating out options, this was a real find. Excellent food and very friendly. Not the cheapest Italian restaurant I've ever been to, but it was worth it for the lovely food and atmosphere.

Just visited Il Piccolo and it was absolutely superb. We received a very warm welcome as did our little dog and had the most delicious food. We had a starter and main course but sadly were too full to try a desert. The service and friendliness of the staff was exceptional as was the food.

We visited here while on holiday after reading good reviews on trip advisor, we were not disappointed. Friendly waitresses, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely worth booking though as it’s very popular. We had pizza and pasta plus delicious Tiramisu puddings. We parked in free parking at the bottom of town just across the river and it was a 5-10 min walk from there.

Went out for a work party leaving do.

We remembered this place from long ago and it is just as good, still the same people (a great combination - Italian chef and friendly Cumbrian front of house!)

I always get a warm welcome when I call at Il Piccolo for lunch. The Lamb rump was fabulous. Who can waist following this with Ice cream certainly not me.

Our last night in Corbridge spent enjoying the food and atmosphere at Il Piccolo. Excellent seasonal food and friendly service made for a great evening and we hope it’s not too long before we can visit again. Recommended.

I arrived on spec for a meal here and was quickly shown to a table. The memu was unusual with food ingredients combined differently so I decided to try something new. My starter was prawns cooked in a sauce which included crystallised ginger and the combination with onions etc was wonderful. Next I chose a lobster and crab filled pasta and once again a twist to the ingredients produced a flavoursome and interesting meal. I could not manage a dessert! The restaurant was busy but I was quickly and delightfully served. And my bill was very reasonable too. Probably half what I would be charged at home!

Friendly family run authentic Italian restaurant. The food was interesting and well done. My wife's pizza was perfect and my "TORTELLONE AL ASTICE E GRANCHIO" a delight. Good and friendly service.

Found this restaurant by chance while traveling from Newcastle . Absolutely excellent food and staff. Made us feel so welcome and relaxed. Would strongly recommend a visit to this restaurant and Town.

You are brought into the restaurant as if you are know -so friendly and welcoming ,food wholesome and very tasty . Time given between each course ,some people may think it too much time however gave plenty of time for chatting

Travelling through NOrth Yorkshire and Northumberland we found i very difficult to find a restaurant that had a pasta dish on their menu so we were delighted to find this restaurant. The fish pasta was excellent as was the vegetarian option for my companion. Good service and good food

The food is outstanding, the wine is large but reasonably priced, the service is spot and the standards are very high. This is definitely a restaurant not to be missed but booking is recommended. It's extremely popular and quite rightly so

A restaurant that takes .pride itself in its standards We visit about 4/5 times a year and have yet to be disappointed

Had a meal at this restaurant and it was very good. Went 2 years ago and the service and meal were just as good. The staff make you feel welcome and create a good atmosphere. If you are in Corbridge well worth a visit. Good Italian restaurant not a big chain as is taking over.

Great little Italian, oozing character, very friendly staff and imaginative and affordable menu. Modernise the toilet and it'll be faultless..

Excellent food, very good customer service staff very friendly and been lots of times now we know the owner, love the decor, tables are not to close, just a pleasure to visit, love Corbridge, x

Family dinner and after nearly an hour the main arrived! Sent it back, woeful and worse thing is how unapologetic and rude the staff were on the matter.

Another fantastic night. Amazing food, wine, music and staff as always. Lobster and crab pasta was amazing. Thank you

Wonderful evening, had the veal chop, others had pizza and linguine. Great service and fresh beers to drink it all with Will return next week once more mid week!

Had dinner one night while on holday in the area. Typical mid range Italian restaurant with typical menu. Pleasant enough and friendly staff.

Enjoyed a great saturday night ou with my family visitig from Hampshire ( who are well travelled) Smart modern decor, authentic top quality Italian cuisine with a staff to suit. Enjoyed by all

It’s a lovely Italian , relaxed and Pam is always pleased to accommodate. Will be a real shame to loose this asset to village , hope a new owner can be found to try and replace current owners who are retiring.

In 1993 I ate out and the food was so bad I felt sick. That was in Northamptonshire. I was hoping never to have that type of experience again. I had this idea that restaurant food in England had improved immensely since then. And then I visited this restaurant in March 2018 and the experience was repeated.

Had dinner here on Saturday - booked in advance and were given choice of tables, service warm and friendly from the start. Particularly Julia who tolerated numerous questions whilst taking our order. We had the carpaccio to start - delicious! The cheese board was also one of the most interesting my partner has had for some time. We will definitely return next time we are in Corbridge

The owner is clearly punching above her abilities. The food is over priced and over rated. Nothing special and not one on the repeat visit list.

We stumbled upon Il Picollo while staying locally and thought we'd give it a try. We weren't disappointed. Very friendly, chatty staff and lovely food. Lots of quirky things to look at while we waited for our food. Would recommend if you're in the area. Watch out for the singing waitress; just another lovely touch!

Luckily got a last minute cancellation to join friends at this SUPER restaurant in Corbridge. Champagne cocktails then yummy 3 course meal served beautifully by cheery staff. By pud time the singer started up with well chosen music aimed at the various age groups and everyone was up on the dance floor bopping. Then Pamela (the co owner) appeared with pink feather bowers, gangster hats, blown up musical instruments and play microphones!! The atmosphere was great and we danced the night away until about 1.30. Thank you to all for starting 2018 so happily.

The food is good and the service is excellent with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Parking can be a bit if a challenge but well worth the effort. Marvellous find.

A friendly personal restaurant of the highest quality. Enjoy simplicity with quality, or the very best of the menu cooked to perfection.

we arrived on time a party of 6 we waited 50 minutes for our starter in a half full restuarant...

Typical Italian ,great service, good food all produced by the sicilian chef/owner. We shared a starter( aubergine brochette) ,crab ravioli...

My family and I were on a mini break in the local area and one evening we all decided we...

Once again we had excellent food and excellent service at Il Piccolo in Corbridge, the authentic food in great ambience makes every visit a new experience.

This place does not disappoint. Food fantastic and well priced. The owners run the business and take great pride in providing the best possible food and outstanding customer service. My only regret is that I haven't been enough times !!

We visit this restaurant fairly regularly. The quality of the food is good and the service is very friendly. Good value for money

Meal for three where two of us had the sea bass with salmon wrapped in Parma ham. Never saw the salmon and ham yet and no explanation about this. Greens to accompany the meal were chips and cauliflower cheese which was extremely odd. We like cauliflower cheese but not with sea bass which came swimming in a weak sauce that had not been reduced. Very poor. The third meal was good. Nice eclectic restaurant, acceptable service but next time we'll go pizza n pasta only and as Italians I imagine that can't go wrong.

Visited on a Friday night with friends (who turned out, unbeknown to us, to know the place very well). Greeting, ambiance, service food and drink were all superlative. Proper Italian cooking. Lastly, a tip for the driver...drink the Chinotto - proper grown-up soft drink.

This was our third visit to Il Piccolo and once again we were NOT disappointed. It's like a little bit of Sicily in a beautiful Northumberland village; the food is amazing, great wine list and the staff are fabulous, especially the owner who goes out of her way to make you feel welcome, 5 star experience all the way.

We went as a hen weekend on a Friday evening and were made to feel very welcome. Pasta dishes so tasty and desserts exceptional! The best tiramisu I've ever tasted. The decor is also greatly authentic.

Had a £12.95 pizza. I must have been paying for the soft perfectly round base.If I didn't know better I would think it was a bought in base with average topping and little cheese. The ability to under cook it in a pizza oven is amazing.Tiramisu lots of very soggy biscuit swimming in coffee, little mascarpone cheese mixture. Served in a small wine glass with a boudoir biscuit.If you are very easy pleased crack on but you have been warned. PS: the pasta looked very suspiciously like it had just arrived from the local supermarket. Won't be trying again..

Lovely place to get proper Italian ice cream. We've been a few times with our grandson and you always get a warm welcome. I. Have not had the pleasure of eating in the restaurant but it definitely has a very Italian look about the place.We called in this week with our Italian grandson and our daughter and he was shocked when the lovely lady spoke Italian to him. He went very shy.

Was staying in the area at Slaley Hall and decided to try somewhere near for a meal, the taxi driver suggested we try this place. A big thank you to him for that, the welcome was great and the staff were very friendly.The food was excellent and couldn't be faulted, I had the Carnivore Pizza and my friend had the pasta al Forna.I would certainly recommend dropping in for something to eat if you are in the area.

We spent a relaxing hour with a bottle of hood wine and nibbles before having a good Saturday supper. Despite being busy the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our pasta dishes were excellent. This restaurant is a real boon in Corbridge.

Visited for a family celebration, the food is delicious and I can thoroughly recommend the gamberoni. However, the wait between courses was far too long, one of the reasons given was that somebody had not ordered a starter, can't quite figure how this is relevant?? But... If you can put up with the wait you will love the food!

Greeted with a warm friendly genuine welcome. Delicious food and good all served up by Pam and her team, all lovely and very attentive. Would give ten stars if I could. Thank you guys for making my birthday treat from my darling husband even more special xx

Booked early bird supper on one night stay in Corbrdige & were not disappointed. The owner was very welcoming as was the waitress. Food was hot & delicious but felt house wine by the glass a LITTLE overpriced. All in all it was very enjoyable & I would recommend it.

What a little gem.We ordered the mussel meat and duck leg from the early bird menu. Delightful. Mussel meat was great, no messing around with shells and taste was excellent. The duck leg just fell off the bone.Desserts were excellent, we had the home made tiramisu and Turkish delight cheesecake with a side of gelato.Good wine list at reasonable prices.Can't believe we have missed this place, it's certainly on our list for regular visits.Service was efficient and pleasant, they've a great front of house team.All told a very pleasant dining experience

Dog friendly, welcoming and serving authentic, delicious Italian food. The crab and ricotta ravioli are worth travelling miles to sample. There is a terrific value lunch menu. This restaurant is a jewel.

We only wanted a sandwich and coffee rather than a full lunch and although sandwiches are not on the menu, these were made for us to order...and very delicious they were too. Would love to visit in the evening next time.

Just off the main street in hexham, popped in for a coffee. Quite quiet, not many people about. Delicious coffee and nice staff, worth a look.

It is difficult to find a nice restaurant which allows you to bring in your dog.... and i totally understand, if i wasn't a dog owner, I would question whether i want to eat in a restaurant that allows them. However, what makes Il Piccolo different is that they have the right hand side section/room which allows dogs and the larger left hand side as a pet free zone..My wife and i had a great meal out here. Authentic well-cooked/presented Italian food, great surroundings, very welcoming staff.I would certainly recommend it - food was delicious. and sells Italian food/groceries and drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) as well

We have been numerous times and never been disappointed! Last Saturday was no exception, pre dinner drinks in the wine bar, followed by a lovely meal in the restaurant.The atmosphere, buzz and back ground music excellent, the staff very attentive, friendly and efficient.Needless to say we will be back!