"Cozy Italian eatery in Melville with fantastically fresh food and flavor! Wood-fired pizza and delicious pasta dishes served perfectly al dente. ..."
Prayus Tailor
"I meant to take photos- but I was having too much fun. Sheltered in a corner in the old Melville house, we had the vegetarian platter as our starter,..."
Gillian Viljoen
"A favorite and evergreen gathering place in Melville : perfect for a quick coffee on the delightful patio ... Or a lingering Sunday breakfast with..."
Christine Pretorius
"What a pleasure to visit this staple of Melville, hearty Italian wood fired meals and pizzas, super friendly staff and very affordable, have a..."
Clint Hill
"Well to say that it was a miracle that we had to stop and punch in an address into our GPS right opposite this beautiful restaurant is to be spot..."
Theresa Louise Braum Antill
"One of my fav spots in Melville. The owner doesn't just care about his establishment, he cares for the community. The pizza's are fantastic But just..."
Angela Meuwsen
"Awesome food and ambiance. The place to chill with friends or even by yourself with a bottle of..."
Deon Nothnagel
"Divine food, great vibe, just fabulous,..... and the owner is so..."
Tina Betsakos
"Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and great food. The Salmon scrambles breakfast an absolute must try! Mine was delicious..."
Louise Pauwels
"I brought my left-over banting pizza all the way home to Durban to enjoy for supper tonight as it was sooooooo good. Love this restaurant. Superb..."
Janet Van Eeden Harrison
"Quaint spot, feels like you're in Italy. The tagliatelle Carbonara is divine. Great prices too. Will def be..."
Carol Sheila Miller
"Picobella is a really great really really spot and has some of the best pizze around. Highly recommended...."
Irene Sansalvadore Stewart
"Lovely place, good food and the friendliest waiter Vivianah! Great first time! Will definitely go..."
Lanah-Lee Van Der Berg
"This amazing place has become a little Italian haven for me & my family! From the good to the..."
Audrey
"We went on a quiet Thursday evening. I had the picobella deluxe pizza- which was great with no shortage of toppings. The service was also very good...."
Danielle Pike
"Lovely, cozy trattoria for some delicious and well-presented comfort food! Ambience was great and the service was 10/10. I will definitely go back!..."
Simona Maria Flavio
"Man, I love this place! The food is delicious and always fresh. Great for lazy afternoons, but honestly it's even great at breakfast times. I..."
Lukas
"I’ve mostly had their pizzas, and we keep going back for more. Why? Well, if you are into Banting pizzas, their pumpkin base is amazing...."
Mark Wadley
"The restaurant is fab with a true Italian feel. Staff are all attentive and friendly. We came here for brunch and can highly recommend the..."
Kevin Barrie Levy
"Love this little neighborhood italian restaurant! Great service and delicious food. A romantic spot for 2 and great for groups too. Prices are..."
Monique Le Roux
"Honestly not to my personal taste. However, they're not bad. Relatively good service as long as it's not too busy. As far as Italian goes, I have..."
Mr_Hat_Thing
"I am writing this review a bit late seeing that i was here last week.I always drove past this place wondering how their food would be and we..."
Cuppycake
"We had a ladies night out and oh what an amazing evening! Yes Mother Merry was everywhere. But that was not a problem! The food was amazing,..."
M JB (OneLoveMocom)
"Lovely juicy breakfast. Came with a really generous portion of large brown mushrooms which is nice for a change and polenta sticks for something g..."
Danielle' Rowe
"Mother Mary is everywhere which is pretty in-line with Italian culture, but also quite intense. The service was friendly and good efforts were made,..."
Shannon Correia
"I've been here quite a lot since it's quite close to me. I really like the look and feel since it It feels really homey. I enjoy both their Pizza and..."
Jacques Wentzel
"Service could be a bit faster for a slow Sunday afternoon with only 4 full tables. 💯 marks for the lasagna and Mexican pizza. A little more..."
@joburgmeals
"Favourite italian place in Joburg. Delicious food - Pasta Frutti di Mare a must, great service. Atmosphere lends itsself to lingering over coffee...."
Amy Lombard
"We decided to try this place out as we had the Entertainer App. Wow, did this place not disappoint. My brother and I had the alla arrabiatta pasta..."
Vishay Govind
"Excellent supper at Picobella last night. We shared their garlic prawns starter, which was delicious. My mussels were juicy and fresh, with an..."
Anni Wakerley
"In spite of a mix up/misunderstanding regarding a booking I made for Christmas day, the management and staff were incredibly accommodating and..."
Anne Fletcher
"It was tough deciding between a 3.5 and 4 for Picobella, but a few little details swung it towards the 3.5 mark.Picobella is one of the new..."
Clare Appleyard
"I have to give Picobella in Melville 10 out of 10. The ambiance was amazing and really relaxing after a crazy day. The staff were pretty good and did..."
Jason Timm
"A perfect place for a special date. The small and intimate interior creates a wonderful atmosphere and the pizzas are always fantastic. The art..."
Amanda Van Der Walt
"Came here for a date ,we shared a mushroom risotto which was good and minestrone soup which was quite filling ,they even prepared sangria for us..."
A Foodie Travels
"A small on-the-way cafe that's really popular among its patrons but otherwise inconspicuous Italian eatery in the competitive Melville Market. It's..."
Ukanyo Lesedi Mabandla
"The mussel pot from this place is to die for! I am utterly obsessed with it. Really great comfort food, with a wonderful, homey atmosphere. I keep..."
Xiluvha Komane
"This has to be one of my favourite restaurants to work in. They are so accommodating to students or anyone who needs to work on their laptops. My..."
Taralyn Moodley
"Try their lamb shank when available - it's definitely one of the best this side of Jozi. Service can be slow at times which is particularly..."
Godfrey De Meyer
"Went there and what a huge variety of italian foods they have. They really do cater for everyone and the service was great! I had a creamy mushroom..."
Louise Viviers
"Amazing pesto and gnocchi - possibly the best I have ever tasted. Service good and a lovely atmosphere as well. I wonder if they sell jars of pesto..."
Claudia McGregor
"I went to Cafe Picobella Tratoria last night for dinner and I was absolutely blown away! Not only was the food excellent but the service was..."
Liat Ariela Friedland
"We felt like going out for a relaxed dinner on chilly Sunday night and settled on Picobella. The restaurant has a warm and relaxed feeling with a..."
Jarred Michael Bell
"Awesome experiences so far at Pico! Nice Sherry and nice pasta! Romantic atmosphere. Definitely a regular visitor. Deserts also different and good...."
Janene De Beer
"Another favourite place for hearty simple Italian food. Situated in Melville it offers a cosy unpretentious atmosphere. The creamy salmon pasta is my..."
Gigliola Conte-Patel
"The pizza and pasta here is everything. I love this restaurant for the food and the authentic feel it has while dining here. Another point in their..."
Jaynisha Patel
"Cafe Picobella is a reliable Melville gem with a charming, eclectic atmosphere. I've been coming here for a while for reasonable Italian food on..."
Amy Heydenrych
"If you're looking for a great pasta then you won't go wrong here (Cabonara with crispy pancetta)!! The prawn starter in a garlic sauce is also..."
Love.Life.Daley
"Piccobella is so precious - It's a little piece of Rome in the heart of Melville. Had pizza here with the girls last week and we had such a great..."
Nhlanhla Khumalo
"Got together with my girlfriends for din-dins last night, and with the wet and cold weather, Pics was a great choice for some yummy pizza. The..."
Pearl Shongwe
"We decided to go for dinner a bit late so we were really starving. As we sat down we told the waiter we were extremely famished so we ordered drinks..."
Jeanette Raletooane
"Stunning ambiance on a freezing winters night - So cozy we ended up having more wine than we should have! The pasta dishes are unusual and..."
Lee-Anne Jacobs
"The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was great. Good vibes. Good music. Warm atmosphere. Candle-lit. We stayed til after closing time..."
Kevin Nel
"Very nice pizza and atmosphere to be had here. Loved the quiet and comfortable vibe with the friendly staff too. You get to pay with SnapScan which..."
Bernard Bravenboer
"Eh. A bit of a long wait for very typical Italian fare. The decor was a little too done up for me and confusing, if anything (Medieval art amidst..."
C H
"This place is an absolute gem. Maybe it is a Melville thing?The restaurant is very pretty. Simple but yet stands out. Always busy but the wait..."
Jonathan George Georgiades
"Café Picobella is located in Melville and has a great ambiance of a warm, homely restaurant filled with paintings of Mother Mary, the dim lighting..."
Nirusha Ramla
"Pizzas where very nice, atmosphere was great and service was good. Overall a worthwhile experience and our favorite Melvil restaurant. Finding legal..."
Malcolm Loubser
"What I love most about this restaurant is the vibe: sitting on the balcony while the sun goes down makes you feel that you're in Rome. The antipasti..."
Lia Marus
"A perfect way to get that Italian feel. Tasty food, by candle light with a good bottle of wine. Love the vintage setting. Nicely heated in winter..."
Mercia Southon
"A place with a lovely cosy european atmosphere. The food is well priced and tasty. A very good place to enjoy lunch with friends and have long..."
Thys Geldenhuys
"Had the panacotta dessert. It was more of a tasty runny custard as opposed to a mold. Manager and staff were friendly. Cosy atmosphere. Didn't order..."
Blasian Princess
"Very nice little Italian restaurant in Melville. Their pizzas and pastas are great and their food is well priced. Their drinks (alcohol) and desserts..."
Wesley Carlisle
"Had such an amazing lunch today! The pizza and lasagne was delicious and the tiramisu was also divine! The food was reasonable and excellent quality!..."
Amy Lara Baxter
"Love this place for its cosyness and friendly staff. The food is pretty good. the foldover pizzas are amazing... The parking situation is not..."
Cindy Chetty
"Picobella is like Mamas kitchen! Always full of gorgeous food and fun people - with candles and Madonnas and an awesome vibe! Great basic food made..."
Georg Knoke
"I've only had drinks at Picobella, but it's a close friend's favorite restaurant. Appreciated the fresh hot cappuccinos and the friendly service. The..."
Lara Lourens
"What a wonderful little gem. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. Loved sitting outside, it felt just like being in Europe. We..."
Irene Kehayas
"Cafe Picobella has been one of our favourites for a few years now. The food is always good so they maintain that standard pretty well... The..."
Carla Nel
"Super delicious breakfast- creamy creamy eggs, crispy bacon and fluffy flapjacks ? service with a smile! Definitely coming back soon for dinner :)..."
Clarissa Blanckenberg
"What a gem! It is rare that a restaurant, randomly chosen, delights me. We went wondering through Melville one relaxed Saturday evening and picked..."
Christine M
"Picobella is an amazing little spot, I have been there several times and the food and service has always been amazing. Even with a large group of..."
MissRikki
"THE CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE. Enough said. Also the pork a la Milanese was good (not mind blowing but still good) and the pizzas were apparently really..."
Andre
"This restaurant can be very romantic at night. The service was great. The wine selection was also nice. Most importantly the food was delicious...."
Andrea P. Diaz
"Intimate and quiet italian restaurant tucked away in a busy neighbourhood. Picobella is just off the main street in Melville, so it offers..."
Merelda
"Excellent steaks and seafood. Pica has a large wine selection with a humble..."
Bhaveer Mitha
"Lovely spot in Melville in in more quiet street. As an italian restaurant they even have breakfast options. Only been once and the veggie type..."
Meagan Whitehorn
"Stumbled upon this place quite by accident whilst hankering for a pizza, and I was not disappointed! Genuine and fantastic woodfired pizza, with a..."
Chloe
"I used to frequent this place back in my student days when I needed a quieter place to eat. Food is great and ambience was just right. For a place in..."
Francois Van Deventer
"Excellent service and beautiful food would be the opening words for this review. The sandwiches and Pizzas are absolutely to die for. Do not miss the..."
Pallavi Purani
"A small little place to please your appetite and friendly on your pocket....The place has a nice ambiance...You can have a nice romantic evening out..."
Sneha Mittal
"A delightful place where one steps from the ordinary world into a little Italy with the blink of an eye! The old wooden floors and ceilings add to..."
Rina Bester
"Picobella, the local Italian that provides consistently good service and food. It's the perfect place to share a pizza with a friend and catchup over..."
Liam Vee
"One of the only good restuarants left in Melville. Came here few years ago and loved their food. Nothing has changed. Still great food , good prices..."
Yolinda Badenhorst
"Beautiful place for a romantic dinner kind to your pocket. Free Off-street parking (Please tip the car guard). Warm welcome from the entrance. The..."
Benji October
"Nice authentic Italian Restaurant. Love the beef Bolognese. They serve oven fresh bread and salat.
Also a variety of wine are available.
But the best..."
Frank T.
"My favorite pizza joint. Ambience feels like I'm in a quaint small town, I love it. The staff can be a bit over familiar, but maybe it's because I do..."
Khululwa Seyisi
"Really a great place in the middle of Melville. Romantic night out? This place is perfect! Brunch after a parkrun? This place is perfect!..."
Cleola Eayrs
"I visited on a Monday and was pleasantly surprised to find a half-price special on all pastas. The dishes, while tasty, were a tad small for the..."
Victor H.
"It was a nice dinner out with friends and we chose this place on a whim but we made a good decision. I ordered the melanzane, which I thought was..."
Inez Valla
"I popped in for a quick bite before another appointment and was impressed with the coffee milkshake and the pear, bacon and brie salad. Our waitress..."
Elzette Fritz
"I love walking up those stairs and hearing beautiful music playing. The ambience reflects their lovely food.
Their service is fantastic and keeps me..."
Jethro Smith
"Choosing to eat out with a set menu and especially over the festive season can at times be a very hit and miss situation - sure we have all heard..."
Gordon Sims
"Picobella is the local go-to spot in Melville. Situated on 4th Avenue, it benefits from being just far enough from the main drag to go incognito in..."
Jesh Latchman
"Excellent food, a local gem. If you want good food in an unpretentious setting, Cafe Picobella Trattoria is the place for you. There are always car..."
Wilhelm Nauta
"Picobella is a nice restaurant. We sat outside with cozy candlelight. We had the chicken pesto and Picobella deluxe pizza. My boyfriend described it..."
Ellen Verwaest
"What an amazing place with amazing service.
Came for breakfast with my wife and baby and we were treated like royalty.
The food is 5star, very..."
Adam Baatjes
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