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Maude & the Bear, Staunton, VA., 4/18/26 Chef Ian Boden helmed The Shack restaurant for almost 10 years, garnishing two semi-finalist nominations for Best Chef mid-Atlantic. ...
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Maude & the Bear, Staunton, VA., 4/18/26 Chef Ian Boden helmed The Shack restaurant for almost 10 years, garnishing two semi-finalist nominations for Best Chef mid-Atlantic. ...
Hand-made EVERYTHING!
There truly aren't that many Chefs out there who make everything by hand. That is where Chef Andres sets himself apart from the rest - his handmade dishes. Recently, Chef Andres has even begun to make all of his own pastas and he has also added a few different breads as well! So if you are in the mood for something truly handmade, give us a call and make your reservation today!
It's all in the family at Piccolo Ristorante
If you haven't dined at Piccolo Ristorante before, you may not know that we are a small, family & Chef-owned and operated restaurant. If you have dined with us before, then you most likely know that Chef Andres is the mastermind in the kitchen while his wife Alison works the front of the restaurant with the help of her brother Josiah.
Pretty soon - Piccolo will be gaining another family member as Chef Andres and his wife Alison welcome their first child into the world sometime this month. We pride ourselves on being a small family owned and operated restaurant and believe that our guests appreciate the personalized touch and care we give to each dining experience. It is always a pleasure to share our family story with our guests and we love creating and developing relationships with our diners. We love what we do and love sharing our passion with others. Being able to connect with our guests on a personal level is part of what makes our restaurant so special - something you won't find at many other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale.
So stay tuned for the big announcement and don't be surprised if we are closed for a few days so Chef and Alison can adjust to the new addition.
And of course - no need to worry, Josiah will be holding down the front of house while Alison is on maternity leave, but she will most definitely be back!
What it means to be a Chef/Family owned & operated restaurant
There are over 1,000 restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Of those 1,000 there are more than 150 Italian Restaurants. But how many of those are Chef and family owned and operated? Here at Piccolo Ristorante, we pride ourselves on the fact that the owners, Alison & Chef Andres Avayú are working IN the restaurant each day. While Alison handles the workings of the business during the day and manages the front of house at night, you will find Chef Avayú in the kitchen prepping and working on specials. This type of owner involvement ensures that the experience for our guests will be the absolute best, from start to finish.
With so many restaurants in Fort Lauderdale to choose from, why choose Chef/Family owned & operated? It's really quite simple - dedication to excellence. As owners and managers of Piccolo Ristorante, both Alison and Andres are dedicated to ensuring that everyone who walks through the door enjoys an excellent dining experience. Being owners and managers allows us the flexibility and freedom to be as creative as we want yet still ensure the highest quality food and service.
It has been our dream from the beginning to bring back the appreciation for a true "dining experience". It is each and every person who has walked through our doors and shares their experiences, not only with us but their friends, that drives us to keep going. So THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing us to share a one of a kind dining experience with you and thank you for being a part of our family.
From our family to yours - SALUTE Y BUON APPETITO!
Alison & Andres Avayú
What it means to be a Chef/Family owned & operated restaurant
There are over 1,000 restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Of those 1,000 there are more than 150 Italian Restaurants. But how many of those are Chef and family owned and operated? Here at Piccolo Ristorante, we pride ourselves on the fact that the owners, Alison & Chef Andres Avayú are working IN the restaurant each day. While Alison handles the workings of the business during the day and manages the front of house at night, you will find Chef Avayú in the kitchen prepping and working on specials. This type of owner involvement ensures that the experience for our guests will be the absolute best, from start to finish.
With so many restaurants in Fort Lauderdale to choose from, why choose Chef/Family owned & operated? It's really quite simple - dedication to excellence. As owners and managers of Piccolo Ristorante, both Alison and Andres are dedicated to ensuring that everyone who walks through the door enjoys an excellent dining experience. Being owners and managers allows us the flexibility and freedom to be as creative as we want yet still ensure the highest quality food and service.
It has been our dream from the beginning to bring back the appreciation for a true "dining experience". Staying true to our dream and goal of being the best dining experience in Fort Lauderdale is what keeps us going. And it is each and every person who has walked through our doors and shares their experiences, not only with us but their friends, that drives us even more. So THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing us to share a one of a kind dining experience with you and thank you for being a part of our family.
From our family to yours - SALUTE Y BUON APPETITO!
Alison & Andres Avayú