Il Piccolino

On any given night, Silvio De Mori or Eddie Kerkhofs are holding court in the far-right corner table of their long-running popular yet under-the-radar restaurant Il Piccolino. Between the two of them, they have over 100 years of experience in the restaurant business.

The die-hard crowd includes A-List celebrities and rock stars from Ringo Starr to DJ Cassidy – who was last seen celebrating his birthday with a private bash. They don’t spill the beans on regular stars who frequent the intimate Mediterranean patio-style dining rooms for a meal but some do share their experiences on social media. They flock here not just for the European atmosphere, autonomy, and gracious hosts but also the famous dishes such as the lemon, sage and tomato granita. The main ingredient actually stems from Silvio’s home garden and the huge lemon tree located about a block from the restaurant. “We had so many lemons they were going bad so I brought them to the chef and we made that dish. It has become our signature,” he confirms.