Piccolo Forno occupies a hot corner in the Lawrenceville streetscape. It was jumpin. Diners on the sidewalk; a line forming for the hostess; cheerful chatter bouncing off the brick walls...but it was the tomatoes and buffalo mozzerella passing by that really sold the place. We wanted to sit down and order that! It was the insalate, Pomodoro e Buffalo....mmmmm.
We surrendered our bottle of Coppola Cabernet (for a modest $5 corkage fee) to an eager, crisply turned out server. The place filled up with a youthful, urban vibe....loud, too. We found ourselves talking over a rising volume; our entrees made it worth the effort. The spinach-filled ravioli with sage butter was my choice and it was delicious. But I could have selected braised rabbit or boar! I want to return to try the risotto and the pizza.
It was fun to be with a Thursday crowd. We left in time to catch a few local merchants who were wrapping up the day's business. They reminded us that the real charm of this neighborhood lies in the passion of its artists, artisans, collectors and shop owners.
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