Ristorante Picolinos serves regional Italian cuisine in Ballard, built around an in-house bakery, a wood-fired pizza oven, an espresso bar, and a wine cellar overseen by Dino Piro, who has spent over two decades selecting and studying Italian wines. The restaurant also has a private dining room and a garden courtyard for guests looking for more space.
Regulars point to the ravioli, pizza, and cheesecake as dishes worth ordering, and an accordion player moving through the room adds to a cozy, old-world atmosphere that locals associate with celebrations and larger group dinners.
Service is frequently described as attentive, and the restaurant has built a reputation around reliable food and good value by Seattle standards.
Regulars point to the ravioli, pizza, and cheesecake as dishes worth ordering, and an accordion player moving through the room adds to a cozy, old-world atmosphere that locals associate with celebrations and larger group dinners.
Service is frequently described as attentive, and the restaurant has built a reputation around reliable food and good value by Seattle standards.