Piccoli Dolci — Restaurant in Bloomington

piccoli has evolved into a weekend college tradition for me and my friends. nestled into the corner of a strip mall, piccoli is truly one of bloomington’s few hidden gems. it’s always lovely to see the faces of will, tammy, and winnie who have greeted us like family this past year. will, the store manager, always makes the effort to go above and beyond for his customers, catching up with each familiar face. he truly fosters piccoli’s warm sense of community.

my forever favorite will always be the famous summer fruit tart and the raspberry hibiscus italian soda. the juicy blueberry tart and the from-the-garden style vegetarian lasagna also deserve honorable mention.

while piccoli may feature as a small and humble shop, it is undoubtedly well-loved with a returning company of kind and conversational elderly regulars. their items often sell out for good reason, so get them while they last! all worries aside- the menu is ever-changing, so there is always something new to try while old favorites return!

although i love that piccoli remains my special “secret place” for more reasons than just a weekend sweet treat, i want to see this business receive more recognition for its dedication to the highest quality ingredients and its unique, everything-from-scratch approach. stop by, and you’ll be able to taste the love and thought put...

You know how you have favorite restaurants or foods where you think it is the best, you don't have it for awhile, then when you get it again that it is EVEN BETTER than how you remember? That's how Piccoli Dolci was for us. We moved away two years ago and came back last weekend to visit. We went by the storefront and got cookies, soup, soda, and pastries (honestly we should have gotten more). Everything was delicious and it was a comforting feeling... sitting in the shop, eating the warm and flavorful zuppa with our pieces of bread and warmed spinach puff pastry. The staff was very friendly and nice. The store was clean...

This place is tucked away in the back of a strip mall. Super friendly owners who care about their food quality and it shows. They sell a pretty big variety of things from baked goods to imported fare from Italy. Their dine in isn’t as established so expect to eat off biodegradable banana leaf/palm plates. The prices were a bit high, but I can see that they use better than your normal store...