Piccolo Cucina - Cairns

Had an extremely bad experience at this restaurant a few years ago and swore we would never go back. We have been told by friends that it has a new owner and has now turned a corner and we should try it again. So glad we did! We were met by the owner coming up the stairs to welcome us which was lovely. We were seated immediately given water and asked if we would like something else to drink. Then our lovely waitress Natalie came up and personally introduced herself to us and said I will be looking after you tonight and she did just that without fault. What ever she is getting paid is not enough. Food and service was excellent. And we were also farewelled by the owner. Thank You. Cairns restaurants are about a 2 star at the moment except for Piccolo Cucina and Piato. Best restaurants in town and we have lived, breathed and eaten in this town for 40 years.J & M Cairns

We've had prawn pasta in quite a few places in Cairns but this was the best. Fabulous service. Lovely music. Great ambiance. Bapiste our French waiter was terrific and every one else was very professional and friendly. We will go back.

We stayed at the Pullman Reef Resort over the road so this was convenient, initially, but we were so impressed that we went back for three consecutive nights! Wine by the bottle was a bit expensive.

Went here with my family after a harbour cruise in Cairns. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Plenty of recommendations from the waiter ref the food and the wine. The lasagne was 'melt in the mouth' and my wife's gnocchi was superb. All in all, a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

We arrived 30 minutes before closing and were really hoping we could at least get a main and we got so much more! They assured us it was totally fine and we had plenty of time so we took a seat and had an amazing three course meal! The waiters and waitresses were so lovely and personable! The arancini balls were so so good, I can't say it enough!! The seafood in the arancini and the lasagne was incredibly fresh, tasted wonderful! The tiramisu was so creamy and light, I've had many tiramisu all over the world and this was still one of the best I've ever had! Would love to go back here if I had more time in Cairns.