Piccolino

Jerusalem



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strictly kosher dairy italian dining in a historic stone building
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A courtyard table is the best choice when live music and the atmosphere of Music Square are part of the plan.

Piccolino is a strictly kosher dairy Italian restaurant in Jerusalem’s Nahalat Shiv’a, set inside a historic stone building overlooking Music Square. The setting combines Jerusalem architecture with a polished, contemporary restaurant style, creating a relaxed place for meals, celebrations and informal gatherings.

The menu follows an Italian direction across the day. Breakfast includes varied morning dishes and quality Italian coffee, while lunch and dinner focus on fresh pasta, pizza, cured fish, warming preparations and desserts. Fresh ingredients are central to the kitchen, with a selection broad enough for a light meal, a longer dinner or a shared table.

Music is part of the setting, with live performances taking place in the restaurant’s courtyard at different times throughout the day and evening. The courtyard offers an outdoor dining option within Music Square, while the indoor rooms provide a quieter setting for meals and private occasions. The combination of food, music and stone architecture gives Piccolino a distinctly local atmosphere without moving away from its Italian identity.

Piccolino also caters to private events, meetings and celebrations. Several private rooms support different group sizes and dining arrangements, making the restaurant suitable for occasions that need more structure than a regular restaurant visit. The venue’s attentive approach to hospitality is reflected in its table service and event planning.

The restaurant suits diners looking for kosher dairy Italian food, couples seeking a relaxed evening, and groups planning a shared meal or private gathering. It is also a practical choice for visitors exploring the pedestrian streets of Nahalat Shiv’a and the surrounding Music Square, especially when a meal with live music and an atmospheric historic setting is part of the plan.

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The restaurant suits diners seeking kosher dairy Italian food, couples, and groups arranging a shared meal or private gathering.
Piccolino serves Italian dairy cuisine, including breakfast dishes, pasta, pizza, fish preparations, desserts and Italian coffee.
The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday and on Friday before the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. It is closed on Saturday.
Piccolino is located at Yo'el Moshe Salomon Street 12, in the Nahalat Shiv'a area beside Music Square.
Table reservations can be arranged through Piccolino’s official reservation service or by contacting the restaurant directly.
Yes. Piccolino is a strictly kosher dairy restaurant.
Yes. Private rooms are available for events, celebrations, meetings and other group occasions, with arrangements for different group sizes.
The restaurant’s stated offering is kosher dairy Italian food. Diners with additional dietary requirements should confirm suitable choices with the restaurant before booking.
Yes. Outdoor seating is available in the restaurant’s courtyard in Music Square.

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