Piccolo Mondo in Southampton

An unlikely spot for a top restaurant but don’t be fooled please give it a go because inside it’s warm and friendly service and authentic Italian food

Perfect spot for a intimate meal. Authentic tasty cuisine. Service impeccable and made to feel at home Prices competitive for high quality ingredients.

This is a wonderful restaurant. Intimate yet buzzy, attentive staff with fabulous food. Loads of choice and big portions! I have recommended it to loads of people and they agree! Thank you for looking after us at a special get together.

Hidden gem tucked down a side street. The competition on the Main Street was empty. Piccollo Mondo is a small, family run authentic Italian. Large menu, delicious food, charming service and a great wine list. Nothing not to like.

Exquisite little gem of a restaurant. Extensive menu, delicious food, great service and lively atmosphere. Highly recommended !

Small but authentic Italian restaurant. The food was delicious. Amazing focaccia with beautiful olive oil to start (sometimes the simplest things are the best), and the sticky toffee pudding was exceptional.

Quaint but wonderful italian food... highly recommend

We have been going to Piccolo Mondo for years and always loved the small local taverna atmosphere. We have praised them for their gentle and reasonable approach, lots of room to enjoy a meal and reasonable prices. A bit of a local Restaurent in an Italian town. Menu and prices predictable and always reliable. But now they seem to have been taken over by the 'greed chain'. Hardly enough space to sit, stuck in a table in the kitchen, with young waitresses who just do not understand the ethos. Bung you are in and bung you are out. Prices are almost double previously and nothing better evident. PM have lost the plot, they are taking the preverbial and have lost and will lose more of the regular steady local trade. A great pity, they were very good but they have blown it. RIP

We visited ad hoc (without reservation) which really was not the best plan considering the size and popularity of this lovely gem! However we were greeted warmly by the waiter (Ross) and politely explained we could use a pre booked table to a certain time this was perfectly acceptable to us. There was already a few diners enjoying their meals which smelt divine and certainly puts you in the mood. After ordering our starter came out from the smallest of kitchens very promptly, followed by our main meals which were piping hot and delicious. Ross our waiter caught on that the reason for our impromptu visit was to celebrate my birthday! So I was pleasantly surprised when happy birthday music was put on and the whole restaurant sang then being presented with a dessert with a candle ‘nice touch’ If you are craving that authentic Italian experience this is the place to go! Well done Carmo (lovely manager) and Ross our waiter can’t wait to return again this time I will definitely book ahead

We visited ad hoc (without reservation) which really was not the best plan considering the size and popularity of this lovely gem! However we were greeted warmly by the waiter (Ross) and politely explained we could use a pre booked table to a certain time this was perfectly acceptable to us. There was already a few diners enjoying their meals which smelt divine and certainly puts you in the mood. After ordering our starter came out from the smallest of kitchens very promptly, followed by our main meals which were piping hot and delicious. Ross our waiter caught on that the reason for our impromptu visit was to celebrate my birthday! So I was pleasantly surprised when happy birthday music was put on and the whole restaurant sang then being presented with a dessert with a candle ‘nice touch’ If you are craving that authentic Italian experience this is the place to go! Well done Carmo (lovely manager) and Ross our waiter can’t wait to return again this time I will definitely book ahead

Great Food. Service was excellent. Enjoyable Sunday afternoon lunch.

Booked this restaurant by chance to have my birthday meal with friends and I am so glad I did! What an amazing place, great food, great atmosphere and nothing was too much effort for the staff. Considering there were 14 of us on a Saturday lunchtime they didn't ask for a deposit or pre-order. All the food turned up together, hot, perfectly cooked and so so yummy! This restaurant might be tiny but certainly mighty in every department! Thank you so much and we'll definitely be back!

Wondering if any of you happy diners might be kind enough to help to verify the name of the Proprietor and/or legal entity that runs this popular restaurant?

Amazing restaurant, great food and lovely service

Visited after seeing it was the "best local cuisine place" on Reddit. If by cuisine, you mean terrible food, sure. I have had better pizzas from Lidl. I've eaten bits of cardboard which have more flavour than the pizzas from here!

Piccolo Mondo truly exceeded my expectations. I visited on the 20th of July to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriend, and the service was impeccable. The staff was delightful and attentive throughout our entire visit. The ambiance upon entering was charming and authentic, even on a bustling Saturday afternoon. I ordered the lasagna, while my girlfriend opted for a pasta dish. The food arrived promptly and was expertly prepared. As a lasagna enthusiast, I must admit that the lasagna here rivals even my mother's homemade version. The meal was delicious, and the Poretti beer complemented it perfectly. As someone who works in a bar, I can confidently say that this was the best alcohol I've had in a while. The complimentary dessert was a lovely touch that made the evening even more special. I am eager to return and make Piccolo Mondo a regular dining spot. I wholeheartedly recommend this authentic Italian restaurant over any other in town

A great find. This restaurant has a varied menu and serves delicious food. Friendly efficient staff and a relaxed atmosphere ensured our celebrations were a success. They were very accommodating and managed to add additional guests at very short notice. Thank you Piccolo Mondo the experience was just brilliant.

My wife and I had a gorgeous evening meal. A fabulous authentic/traditional Italian restaurant serving tasty pasta and pizzas. The food, service and ambience were spot on. Highly recommend.

Amazing hidden gem. Off the beaten track but totally worth it. Warm and friendly, family inspired dining. Reasonable prices for amazing tasty food.

We ordered calzone pizza and tagliatelle a la creme. We loved them both. The service was really good and the staff were very friendly and smiley. Will definitely go again.

lovely staff and lovely atmosphere :)

Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing atmosphere, amazing music and real Italian but after PAYING and saying thank you to the chefs and staff, on the way out, a lady who was sat there most of the evening and who I presume was the owner shouted 3 times in front of other customers “has she paid?!” Absolutely disgraceful! She even smiled at myself and my daughter as we walked out. Ruined the whole evening and wasn’t cheap! If you do go, make sure everyone’s fully aware that you’ve paid before you leave so you are not shamed unnecessarily in public.

I found this gem of a restaurant after flying in to Heathrow and shuttling to Southampton and searching for 4+ star places to lunch. I wasn’t disappointed at Piccolo Mondo. This place was like a hug after a long day. I sat on the patio in the sun and fresh air. The food was fantastic. Perfect spot for getting un-jet lagged. So friendly too!

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food. Service was wonderful - sang happy birthday to my wife, which we all enjoyed. Thanks for a lovely lunch.

The most amazing authentic Italian I've had in such a long time. Food was fabulous and full of flavour. The hospitality was great and nothing was too much trouble. Would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely Italian restaurant great service and lovely food.

What a treat. Tucked around the corner from the main road. Near to the Guildhall and Mayflower a little taste of Italy. I'm already planning a return trip.

Wonderful food & staff. £13 lunch time deal for pasta & pizza is great.

Turned up today just after 1pm closed. It was a big disappointment as we had been recommended this restaurant and was going to be a meal for my husbands birthday

Amazing night for my birthday will definitely be going back

Phenomenal food and very attentive service. Food came out promptly and was very fresh and tasty. The pasta.. unreal! We had carbonara and puttanesca, both outstanding. Finished with dessert wine and couldn’t ask for more. Southampton’s hidden gem.

Fantastic lasagna and dessert!!

Unfortunately our experience was not amazing and the food was just OK 👌

Love this little hidden restaurant is super amazing, tasty massive portions good value for money. Hard to get in sometimes but call and staff will advise situation of the day and figure something out.

V friendly staff, delicious authentic Italian food!

We recommend. Great food, very friendly and warm staff. We'd love to come back.

Small Italian restaurant with typical dishes We eat well Advised

I have to say, I think it's one of, if not the best Italian restaurant in Southampton. The quote atmosphere from walking in, to being served, to the bill coming at the end of the meal is superb! The food where do I start, freshly cooked Italian food, Mama Mia this is superb! Absolutley amazing experience and 100% coming back soon for sure, loads more to try!

First time here, lovely food, great atmosphere, good value too!

Amazing food and friendly staff 😁

Lovely little place and the staff were all so welcoming and friendly. Food was amazing, the pistachio gelato was unforgettable

Small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere supposedly Italian - but did not taste like one at all. Pizza dough was hard as a rock and my partner was guessing that’s it was frozen due to the marks on the bottom. Tasted of nothing - ingredients were definitely not fresh and definitely not imported from Italy. Perhaps if one prefers British version of Italian cuisine it’s a place for you, but I would not come back. Service was lovely and atmosphere great too.

We loved our calleloni and sword fish. The meat sauce for pasta is full of flavour. The swordfish tastes divine in its salad and dressing. Must book before going, as it is highly popular. Highly recommended.

Fab food and great place to spend good times in.

Fabulous food and very friendly staff.

AMAZING restaurant! Highly recommend for any occasion! Lovely staff & delicious food!!!

Great food and good service on mother's day chilled atmosphere. Many thanks will recommend to all.

Another all five stars from me. The restaurant is very nice, location is easy to access. The one downside is that parking is quite limited in that area however, everything else is spot on. I would recommend to dine in for the best experience possible. The top five dishes I recommend are: 1. Cheesy garlic bread (whole) 2. Chefs Special Pizza 3. Pollo Pesto Pasta 4. Pollo Picollo Mondo chicken 5. King Prawns

Food was amazing. We went for my daughters 1st Birthday and they were so accommodating. Did a little cake with a candle and did not even charge. The waitress Tata was so lovely. Helped us with the menu and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. I would definitely recommend coming here.

A very nice restaurant, with very delicious food!💯💯

Fantastic food, great service and a lovely atmosphere! The only negative was not visiting this place sooner!! Also glad we booked as it's a small place and was full the entire time we were there.

Great place very busy on a thursday night food was great and all the staff very friendly and helpful.waitress didnt write the orders down just remembered it all was 4 of us.

Everything I've had here Is top notch. The ingredients are fresh, the pasta dishes are fantastic, plus don't forget the spacial boards.

We visited for a pre theatre meal on a Sunday evening. Excellent food and friendly waitress who was very helpful. Two of us had specials from the specials board, and two had pizzas. Very accommodating if we wanted to add or remove ingredients from any dish. Would highly recommend

This place is excellent - small restaurant, excellent food - well worth a visit

I'm not normally one for leaving reviews - it seems we are pestered every time we purchase something these days and it does get a little tedious after a while. However, it must be something like 20 years since I last visited this restaurant and in-between-times I've lived on Jersey and had 3 different jobs! Now, having chosen to visit a restaurant I was bowled over by on my first visit and vowed to one day come back to, I have an urgent desire to actually leave a review. This restaurant is exactly the same as when I came last, two decades ago. What's more, the service and food are still impeccable. Put this restaurant on a street in Mayfair and they would be charging 5 times the price for 3 star Michelin accredited food. This little gem, tucked away in a most unassuming position is definitely worth booking a table at. Yes, booking! Amongst those who know it exists, it is generally rated their favourite and is top of their 'go-to' list when deciding where to eat out, so you will have to book, believe me! The food is honest Italian fare, freshly cooked and utterly delicious to boot. Do yourselves a favour and try this place, it is brilliant.

Me and my dad have been here a few times. The waiter remembered us well as treats us with the upmost care every time we go. The food is authentic and the Italian theme is not overdone

Wonderful and friendly service. Delicious and tasty food.

Always a great meal here. I've had pasta, pizza, calzone all cooked to perfection. It's a tiny restaurant but cosy. The staff remember everything- didn't see them write anything down.

A true hidden gem! One of the few independent restaurants left in Southampton. I’m ashamed to say I totally forgot about this restaurant! It’s been around for a number of years. The best authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. The food was fresh and totally delicious, the service was excellent and the experience was top notch. Looking forward to coming back soon and I’ll make it regular this time. Thanks to the team, all the perfect ingredients to make a great restaurant.

Went in for a Birthday meal. Small but lovely venue. The service and food were amazing. I had the Steak which was good but had pasta envy..... Definitely will be back to try more of the menu!

Amazing atmosphere and incredible food. Best Spaghetti Bolognese I've ever eaten, and my wife loved the chicken risotto. Warm, friendly staff - my favourite restaurant!

Just the most fabulous little restaurant with a great atmosphere. Always very busy so would advise booking in advance. Run brilliantly by a small team, producing fabulous food and providing a great, friendly service. Our second visit, and not our last.

Sometimes you go to a restaurant regularly and you begin to forget it is special, that happened to me with Piccolo Mondo. My son goes to university in Southampton and every time I visit we go to Piccolo Mondo, as it is his favorite pizza anywhere. I’ve never had a bad meal but today reminded me how great it is. I started with the burrata special, which was incredible. Not only fresh and hearty portion of burrata, but a ton of prosciutto and great spices, so the cheese did not get overwhelming. I wasn’t that hungry so I ordered the prawns as a main, I was in awe at how many very large prawns I got. The butter/oil garlic sauce was also great, and even the salad that accompanied it was special. I’ve never been disappointed in the service, and this visit was again both friendly and efficient. I heartily recommend.

A warm welcome and lovely atmosphere. The young lady who looked after us was so polite and friendly. Hope to go again very soon

One of the best pasta place I have been to in a very long time, Not even the pasta in Italy was as good as this place. I will have to come back again!!

Small restaurant with a hearty service! Fantastic service from our waitress and very attentive. Food was absolutely amazing and very big portions. You will not leave hungry. First time visit and definitely will not be my last. Fantastic! Definitely recommend booking a table as it gets booked up by the looks of things.

Outstanding Italian.. tucked out if the way but very cosy inside. Best garlic bread I've ever had. Wonderful food and service.

Delicious food! Really nice staff and a great dining experience!

Perfect, no more words to describe

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. An example

Amazing place, small but where you can feel like home, perfect service, fantastic food and wines, good presentation. Perfect atmosphere.

The best little Italian in Southampton.

endlessly delicious, friendly, warm, inviting and just a classic southampton experience x

Simply the finest Italian food / restaurant in Southampton - unpretentious friendly and without doubt fabulous cuisine..and not expensive compared with bland chain eateries .

Lovely little restaurant! The staff are so kind and accommodating, the service is excellent and they had no issues accommodating a large table. Would really recommend the antipasto starter, and all the mains dishes we ordered were delicious - they have a killer tomato sauce. We had a lovely time!

Spur of the moment reservation, literally 10 mins before walking through their doors! Lucky us. Very cheerful, welcoming and attentive staff. The food was wonderful, I had pasta (puttanesca) with tiramisu after. I cannot find fault with any of it. My friends enjoyed theirs equally. Wonderful atmosphere, cosy as it is quite small and intimate, but that's what makes it special. I will be back. Thank you.

Had dinner before the theatre with friends. Great service, food, atmosphere, going above and beyond to make sure our evening was just perfect! Will definitely be going back. Thank you!

My colleagues, friends and I have been going to Piccolo's for years and probably have lunchtime get togethers there every 3 months or so. Same unobtrusive and polite service, excellent authentic food and drinks choice and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend it enough and in my view, the best place for lunch in Southampton. Only just realised today I've never given the team there a review on all these years.

A very nice Italian with a classic Italian menu. It is very small and cosy but a nice atmosphere. The staff were also very kind.

Food tasted very bland, which was the group concensus. Service was attentive and the restaurant was busy.

First time here and the place is delightful!

Small area but great staff and service also food 👌

I celebrated a big birthday here with my friends from work. 20 of us enjoyed a wonderful evening with delicious food and excellent wines! I chose this restaurant because if their amazing wine list, and they didn’t disappoint. Thank you to Helder and his wonderful team for a night to remember 🥰

Piccolo Mondo in Southampton offers a delightful culinary experience. The ambiance is charming, with a cozy atmosphere that complements the authentic Italian cuisine. The menu boasts a variety of mouthwatering dishes, from classic pastas to flavorful seafood options. The attentive staff adds to the overall positive dining experience, making it a great choice for those seeking a taste of Italy in Southampton.

As with all restaurants, huge mark-up on wine prices, but the food quality, the homely nature of the restaurant and excellent staff more than make up for that.

I had meant to lunch here on another visit to Southampton, but did not make it. And yes ! this is a really good place to recommend for a hearty delicious lunch, whether pizza or fish. Staff were caring, meals arrived fairly promptly. A small quibble, I would have preferred some larger potato portions, not the extremely tiny ones (approx 8) which were served. The creme brulee was very good.

A perfect authentic Italian restaurant. Must try their Pastas, Poretti Beer is also a must try here.

Splendid 70th! We booked out Piccolo Mondo for my husband's 70th birthday and it was brilliant! Excellent food, kind and attentive service and a lovely warm and welcoming ambience. We have been coming here for years and it is always good but Helder and his team really pushed the boat out for us. They were so helpful and accommodating both before the day and on the evening itself. I can't recommend highly enough.

We visited on a Sunday evening, at a private party. The staff were very helpful, organised and friendly. All the food was served quickly and efficiently- piping hot and delicious. We would very much recommend this restaurant for its excellent food and exemplary service.

Fantastic food. Wonderful little restaurant

Went for a friend's birthday, the host couldn't have been more attentive. Server friendly too and both most welcoming. Food was fresh, hot and tasty!! Only a small restaurant but adds to its charm!! Will be returning

not a real italian at all. I went to the one around the corner last time i came to southampton, so i thought i would check out this one due to the reviews. Shocking. Breadsticks in a packet, carbonara made with cream and not egg yolks. also microwaved as so hot untouchable yet cold on the outside. nice staff but sorry, shocking excuse for an italian. avoid. i understand southampton isnt the mecca for cuisine but i went here based on reviews. mistake. avoid, go to the one next door.

Excellent yet again i always come here for my calves liver as its out of this world love this restaurant

Always amazing food and service. Such a tiny place but the atmosphere is great!

The food was delicious, the two ladies who served us were lovely and the restaurant has a really nice ambiance for a date!

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Absolutely overpriced for what we get with service charge sitting at 10% it's extortionate. Lasagna was frozen but they say is home made. Pasta was so overcooked it disintegrated into mashed potatoes. Focaccia was dry and above all the food arrived almost 2 hours late and it was cold.

Very tasty classic Italian cuisine with great portions and prices. The staff are friendly and attentive and the setting is so authentic, just like it is in Italia - they worry more about the food being good than about the decor.

This is one of our favourite restaurants and a trip to Southampton provided enough of an excuse to treat ourselves. Service was as good as ever and the Calzone Pizza was excellent but was tempted by the Salsicce Alla Silciliana, another one of my faves.