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Piccolo Cucina is located in Cairns within the region of Tropical North Queensland. You may also wish to see other Cairns restaurants or Tropical North Queensland restaurants.

Piccolo Cucina Restaurant Rating

Piccolo Cucina, Cairns has been independently rated as: Licensed Cafe/Informal Restaurants. The crossed spoon and fork symbols are only representative of Piccolo Cucina restaurants setting, décor & style. View the minimum requirements for each level of restaurant rating.

The chef at Piccolo Cucina is Tosca Milani

Piccolo Cucina Cuisine

Piccolo Cucina restaurant has been listed under the cuisine classification: Italian.

A recommended dish from the menu is 'Lasagna della Nonna Eros - green spinach handmade pasta sheets layered with meat sauce besciamella or Pappardelle alla Modenese - wide flat ribbon pasta tossed with prosciutto, sausage, peas, tomato & touch of cream.'

Please check the features and facilities symbols to see if Piccolo Cucina also offers Vegetarian Options, Gluten Free Options, Halal Options and Kosher Options. We recommend that you phone Piccolo Cucina restaurant in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements.

Piccolo Cucina Location & Parking

Piccolo Cucina Restaurant is located at: 92a Lake Street, Cairns. For directions on how to get to & from Piccolo Cucina, please refer to the map. Onsite parking at Cairns restaurants is not always available. We recommend you phone Piccolo Cucina restaurant on (07) 4051 5137 in advance for parking information.

Tipping at Piccolo Cucina restaurant

Tipping at Piccolo Cucina restaurant is optional, but none the less very much appreciated. If you are pleased with the service it is customary in Cairns to leave a tip of 5-10%.

Reserving at Piccolo Cucina Restaurant

Some restaurants in the Tropical North Queensland Region require you reserve in advance, while numerous others have a no reservation policy. To avoid disappointment we highly recommend you phone Piccolo Cucina Restaurant on (07) 4051 5137 in advance to find out their reservation policy and availability.

Piccolo Cucina Restaurant Opening Hours

Piccolo Cucina Restaurant Cairns, opening hours are:

Lunch: Monday - Friday
Dinner: Monday - Saturday

Every Tropical North Queensland Restaurant operates their own opening and closing times. Likewise, opening hours in some restaurants can vary depending on the season, public or religious holidays, and/or other circumstances. We advise you first check with Piccolo Cucina Restaurant to ensure there has been no change to their opening hours prior to visiting.

Piccolo Cucina Restaurant Prices

Unless it has been otherwise noted, prices for Piccolo Cucina Restaurant reflects the average of a two course meal (entrée & main course). These prices are approximations and variations may occur.

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We hope our overview of Piccolo Cucina restaurant in Cairns has been of assistance. More information about this restaurant can be found at http://www.piccolocucina.com.au

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Piccolo Cucina Opening Hours

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Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants
Address: 92a Lake Street,
Cairns QLD

Cuisine: Authentic Home Style Cooking   Seats: 50

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $45  

Phone: (07) 4051 5137  

Chef: Tosca Milani  
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Piccolo Cucina Overview

Located in the very heart of Cairns, the award-winning Piccolo Cucina has been winning over diners since it opened in 2004. True to its name, this restaurant is indeed a ‘little kitchen’ serving fine Italian cuisine in a simple yet stylish setting. Grab an alfresco table & imagine yourself away to the Tuscan countryside, courtesy of recipes handed down from chef Gianni ‘Piccolo’ Milani’s near and dear nonna. Menu options range from lasagna di granchio (crab, besciamella sauce & fresh handmade pasta sheets in a prawn bisque sauce) & pizzas cooked in a traditional clay oven to specials like prosciutto-wrapped quail stuffed with saffron risotto or grilled polenta with rabbit cooked in a tomato stew.

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Piccolo Cucina is a small, intimate 40 seater restaurant in the heart of the city; there's white linen on the tables and the walls are adorned with Ferrari memorabilia from Modena. Alfresco dining is the most popular choice as we're overlooking the bustling city mall in front of the extravagantly expensive "mushroom". The decor is simplistic, and our passion is in the food.

All the family is here and ready to feed you as we're all about serving you with minimal fuss so it feels like home. It's all the family has ever done. Our history dates back to 1952 when the Milani family first arrived in Australia and opened the iconic ‘University Cafe' on Lygon Street, Melbourne.

With this strong historic background the new generation continues the tradition. We pride ourselves on providing the most honest traditional recipes to our region of Modena without altering the recipes authenticity or making variations. You won't find any unusual ingredients used; this is not fusion food. There are vegetarian options and some gluten free items available.

The wine list is well thought out with a small selection from Italy and Australia. Specials change daily and some of the favorites include coral trout and prawn ravioli with tomato butter sauce, osso buco alla milanese, and piadina just to name a few. Our handmade pasta is made fresh everyday onsite, there's no secret ingredient here, just use the freshest available produce.

Start with a bruschetta, locally made tuscan bread topped with diced tomato, sauteed mushrooms, roasted capsicum and grilled zucchini or perhaps the chicken liver pate with red onion jam.

In the winter months, the wood-fire pizza oven provides even harder choices. The pizza is thin and uncut, just like in Italy. A traditional minestrone always warms the heart and soul; or try a side salad of baby spinach with crispy prosciutto and imported parmigiano drizzled with balsamico modenese.

We also provide meat, seafood and poultry options and really encourage patrons to try the handmade pasta with staple options like lasagna della nonna eros, or spaghetti frutti di mare.

You can't go wrong with one of our daily entree specials and/or pasta of the day; a few examples include eggplant and walnut ravioli with a tomato chilli sauce, green spinach pappardelle with fresh lean pork mince and porcini mushrooms, or a beetroot gnocchi with creamy leek sauce. They are all equally special and made with love.

Traditional tiramisu shouldn't be missed and there's a large following on social media sites that wait for updates as to what special treats mamma tosca has made. Though not an Italian dessert, the vanilla creme brulee is extremely popular - it's made by an Italian... does that count? Lavazza coffee is available and we love our Poli Grappa selection, highly recommended.

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Piccolo Cucina Specials

Available: 21 of March 2012 - 21 of September 2012
Check out the latest specials featured on the menu at Piccolo Cucina.

Piccolo Cucina Menu Sample

Lasagna della Nonna Eros - green spinach handmade pasta sheets layered with meat sauce besciamella or Pappardelle alla Modenese - wide flat ribbon pasta tossed with prosciutto, sausage, peas, tomato & touch of cream.

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Piccolo Cucina Features & Facilities

  • Alfresco
  • Fully Licensed
  • Romantic
  • Vegetarian Options

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fantastic home made pasta, great food. Simple setting and decor, but well worth going for the food.

Piccolo Cucina Review by ypetters - Wednesday, 5 October 2011

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fantastic home made pasta

Piccolo Cucina Review by ypetters - Wednesday, 5 October 2011

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