Jerusalem's Beloved Piccolino Italian Restaurant Closes After 35 Years
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Jerusalem's popular kosher Italian restaurant Piccolino will close at the end of the month after 35 years in business. The owners announced the closure on Instagram, stating it's a decision for rest, not due to dramatic events or loss of passion. The restaurant, founded by Nava and supported by her husband Yoske, became a beloved spot for celebrations and known for its gourmet Italian cuisine. The owners expressed gratitude for being part of customers' important life moments.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Piccolino, a popular kosher Italian restaurant in Jerusalem, is closing after 35 years.
- The owners announced the closure on Instagram, citing a desire for rest.
- The restaurant was founded 35 years ago by Nava and her husband Yoske.
- Piccolino was known for its gourmet kosher Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere.
- It served as a popular venue for various celebrations and special occasions.
Piccolino, a popular upscale kosher Italian restaurant in the heart of Jerusalem, announced Tuesday it will close its doors at the end of the current month after 35 years of operation. The owners, the Bibi, Yazdi, and Dahan families, shared the news in a farewell post on the restaurant's official Instagram account, citing a desire for rest rather than any dramatic event or loss of passion for the business.
In their post, the owners reflected on the restaurant's history, which began when their mother, Nava, opened the establishment 35 years ago. They recalled their father, Yoske, greeting guests daily and sharing the family's story. The restaurant, located in a historic stone building overlooking the Music Square, became a cherished spot for various celebrations, including proposals, engagements, birthdays, and bar/bat mitzvahs, known for its welcoming atmosphere and gourmet kosher Italian cuisine.
The owners expressed pride in the tradition passed down by their parents, noting that the restaurant had weathered challenges like pandemics and wars while serving as a backdrop for significant moments in many people's lives. They emphasized that their love for the work and the people remained strong, but they felt it was time to step back and enjoy some rest.
Priced in the mid-to-high range, Piccolino offered a gourmet experience with starters and salads typically costing between 45 to 75 shekels, pizzas and pastas from 65 to 80 shekels, and main fish courses from 120 to 150 shekels. An average full meal for one person was estimated at 130-190 shekels, with a couple's meal costing 300-400 shekels.
