La Piccola Cucina

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Out of all the mom-and-pop spots in town, how often do you literally get to meet mom and pop? At La Piccola Cucina, you’ll likely encounter gregarious owner Andy Pappas, who might belt out a few lines of opera as he makes your espresso, and his wife Debbie, a retired flight attendant. Together, they’ve renovated a cute 1924 house and turned it into a fast-casual Mediterranean café, where you can stop by for a killer sandwich, hearty entrees and sides to eat in or take out, and lovely desserts, including homemade cannoli, cheesecake from New York’s Venerio Pastry shop, and Berto’s gelato.

Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-8pm, Thu-Sat 10am-9pm

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: Lot Available

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

La Piccola Cucina brings quick and tasty Mediterranean cuisine to central Phoenix

By Michele Laudig | Thu, September 11, 2008

There's plenty in the way of high-profile restaurants in Phoenix, although if you're really into food, you also have to fine-tune your radar for inconspicuous hole-in-the-wall gems, off-the-beaten-path indie eateries, and humble mom-and-pop spots.... More >

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Rick337

| Sun, May 23, 2010

Delicious Mediterranean style food in a casual and cozy atmosphere. Coffee and deserts also terrific - especially the dark chocolate tort and gelato! Service is fast and the price is right. We love coming here after a long week at work for a great meal without the fuss.

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| Wed, May 06, 2009

There are so many different reasons that restaurants can find success, but somehow La Piccola Cucina has achieved a trifecta of good food (homestyle Mediterranean dishes), adorable ambiance (it's in a beautifully restored 1924 house), and personal service. How personal, you ask? Well, chances are, you'll meet owners Andy and Debbie Pappas on your first visit, and they'll go out of their way to treat you right and make you feel like this is where you belong. Debbie, a retired flight attendant, will shower you with motherly attention, whether you're trying to pick a panino or just narrow down your gelato choices. And Andy, a restaurant industry veteran who's also a trained actor, will probably burst into song at some point. Seriously, the guy loves to schmooze, and if he's in a good mood, he might even serenade you. Of course, we crave the delicious, affordable menu here, and the location's close enough to downtown that we can swing a visit on our lunch break. But the Pappases really make La Piccola Cucina a place to love.

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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

$7.95

Bruschetta
pipe juicy tomatoes, crusty slices of italian bread, garlic clove, capers, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.

$7.95

Feta Bruschetta
feta and lebhni (creamy cheese), kalamata olives, roasted red pepper on sliced ciabatta doused in lemon infused evo with oregano

$7.95

Humms And Babaghanoush
served with olive salad and pita

$7.95

Sausage And Peppers
served in bowl with toasted ciabatta

$7.95

Capresse Salad
fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, and fresh basil doused in evo

$7.95

Feta And Dolmades
(stuffed grape leaves) served with olive salad and pita.

Salads
Add Chicken, Beef Or Fish To Any Salad $4.00

$8.95

Greak Salad
romaine, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, olives with greek dressing.

$8.95

Capresse Salad
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, evo with balsamic reduction

$8.95

Village Salad
sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, roasted red peppers, mixed olives, pepproncinis, artichokes, stuffed grape leaves with red wine vinegar and evo dressing

$8.95

House Salad
mixed baby greens, goat cheese, craisons, almonds, walnuts with vinaigrette

Entrees
Choice Of Two Sides

$15.95

Roasted Leg Of Lamb
stuffed with whole cloves of garlic and rubbed with garlic, oregano, lemon and olive oil.

$13.95

Chicken Breast Romano
roasted with sun dried tomato artichoke heart and smothered in pesto sauce.

$13.95

Chicken Provencal
rubbed with herb de provence

$13.95

Vegetarian Dinner
with choice of any four sides

$14.95

Fish Of The Day
grilled with capers, garlic and parsley in evo

Sides
Ask For The Special Sides Of The Day.

$4.95

Sauteed Spinach

$4.95

Grilled Eggplant

$4.95

Grilleed Asparagus

$4.95

Roasted Beets

$4.95

Greek Potatoes

$4.95

Greek Salad

$4.95

Orzo Pasta

$4.95

String Beans

$4.95

Ratatouille

$4.95

Farfalle Pasta

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