Piccolino Hale

Visited on a couple of occasions recently with work colleagues. Once on a Thursday and once on a Sunday. I’ve been there 2 or 3 times before that over the last couple of years.
The menu is extensive and supplemented by daily specials (except Sunday I think). The large range of fish dishes and unusual salads tends to catch my attention. Most recently I enjoyed the salad with beetroot, goats cheese and chicory (with a longish name beginning with b that I’ve forgotten). Then the prosciutto and rocket pizza which was excellent, followed by a good quality creamy apricot baked cheesecake. Food overall really quite good.
Whilst I want piccolino to get more stars for the food, they fall down on service and atmosphere. The staff seem disinterested and impatient. I do wonder what kind of atmosphere they are aiming to create.
So whilst I’m sure I’ll be back for a work meal, I wouldn’t spend my hard earned cash there!

Typical chain however, the food is to a very high standard. The Italian staff can sometimes be snooty… The outdoor area is very nice with outdoor heaters. I highly recommend the pasta with king prawns, chilli and courgette.