Piccolo Cucina
An Italian restaurant in central Cairns, rated 4.5 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Piccolo Cucina sits on Abbott Street in Cairns City, in the heart of tropical north Queensland. An Italian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, authentic Italian cooking — the kind of warm, welcoming spot that brings genuine Italian flavours to central Cairns and has become a genuine favourite for a hearty Italian feed.
The appeal is that combination of quality Italian food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a family dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. Classic Italian dining done well has a timeless, broad appeal, and Piccolo Cucina has clearly won over both locals and the many visitors to Cairns.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Cairns restaurant fills up over weekends and the tourist season, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting Cairns in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 21:30
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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