Piccolo Restaurant Of Huntington
Long Island Italian Done With Conviction
Huntington · Huntington · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 19, 2026
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First Impression
The list at Piccolo lands with the confidence of a restaurant that's been doing this for 20 years — because it has. California and Italy share top billing, which makes sense when you're eating Northern Italian food on Long Island. The Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, held since 2005, isn't just a plaque on the wall here; the list actually earns it.
Selection Deep Dive
California Cabs anchor the list hard, with Caymus and Silver Oak both showing up as expected crowd-pleasers. Italy brings more personality — Antinori Tignanello, Gaja Barbaresco, and solid Brunello representation from Banfi give the Italian section real teeth. France gets some love via Louis Jadot Burgundy, though it feels more like a supporting cast than a co-star. The 150-250 bottle range is respectable for a neighborhood Italian spot, covering the classics without stretching into truly adventurous territory.
By the Glass
Ten to sixteen options by the glass is a solid spread for this kind of room — enough to explore without overwhelming a table that just wants something to drink with their pasta. Expect the usuals like Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Meiomi Pinot Noir to anchor the pour list. Rotation appears limited; this reads more like a curated standing lineup than a list that changes with the seasons.
Louis Jadot Burgundy — $55
Jadot is a reliable house at a price point that won't make you wince when you're three courses deep. On a list that skews toward big California Cabs, this is the understated move that actually works with the food.
Antinori Tignanello
Most tables at a place like this reach for Silver Oak without blinking. Tignanello — a Sangiovese-Cabernet blend from one of Tuscany's great producers — is the more interesting bottle on this list, and it actually makes sense with what's coming out of the kitchen.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
A fine wine in a vacuum, but Santa Margherita has been the safe airport-lounge Pinot Grigio for decades. On a list with legitimate Italian depth, this feels like a placeholder. There's better to be had here.
Gaja Barbaresco + Osso Buco
Barbaresco's firm tannins and cherry-leather character go toe-to-toe with the richness of braised veal shank. This is a textbook Piedmontese pairing and one of the better reasons to spring for something serious off this list.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Piccolo is a dependable, well-stocked Italian list that leans into its California-Italy strengths without much risk-taking. If you know what you want and order with intention, you'll drink well — just don't expect surprises.
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