The Hersch Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 A fire yesterday morning destroyed Ristorante Piccolo on 31st St. in Georgetown (below M). I knew this place, knew of this place, only from walking by it. Is it now a much-lamented lost treasure? Or a loss only to its owner, if that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I really liked Piccolo. I went there a few times in college. Always really nice service, and good Italian food. I'm surprised it never got more attention, and I'm sad to see it go. Sentimental value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiveturk21 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 It has been years since I have been there, but I have a few fond memories of going there on dates trying to impress many a girl by taking them to a nice place. And, trust me, when you are in college and taking them somewhere other than Ruby Tuesday, you get plenty of points for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think that the Nathan's Restaurant Blog mentioned that the owners are intending on reopening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think that the Nathan's Restaurant Blog mentioned that the owners are intending on reopening.I wish them all the best, but the blog entry you mention seemed to be based on what someone standing outside the gutted restaurant said yesterday. That is to say, it may or may not be realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I went a few times in college as well; Georgetown was a quick walk from GW. As others said, it was a decent place for a date when you had more money than TGIFridays would require, but less scratch than one of the 3-star Italian joints would set you back. No especially memorable meals, just a nice atmosphere and decent food. Like BrettAshley said, more sentimental value than any true loss to the dining community. To wit: I haven't gone back since graduation many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 I was in Georgetown on Saturday and discovered that Ristorante Piccolo lives. Apparently they finally reopened at the end of April 2010, and good for them. Maybe one of these days I'll have to try the place out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 While comments above, or lack thereof indicate that this long time restaurant is not a favorite of members of this board over the last 10+ years, but did generate fond memories ....it is currently in a financial mess having filed for bankruptcy. Its a tough business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 1/11/2019 at 4:14 PM, DaveO said: While comments above, or lack thereof indicate that this long time restaurant is not a favorite of members of this board over the last 10+ years, but did generate fond memories ....it is currently in a financial mess having filed for bankruptcy. Its a tough business. ... and then sometimes you make it tougher on yourself ... The Owner of Georgetown’s Ristorante Piccolo Admits to Stealing COVID-19 Funds, by Tierney Plumb, August 17, 2023, on dc.eater.com. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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