There’s something to be said about a place that has been up and running for more than six decades. “Come in. Try something. We’re just starting out. We’ve only been here for 63 years,” joked Patty Spaccavento, owner of Piccolos — located at 92 Clinton Street in Hoboken. We can confidently say that this is one of our favorite, no-fuss spots in town, and we are taking you inside the cucina (that’s kitchen in Italian) for a little taste of all that is good in the world.

Patty’s father opened up shop in 1955 after moving here from Molfetta, Italy. Not only did he build his home and business in Hoboken but he met his wife here, too — right on Madison Street. Piccolos quickly became popular with locals in the area. Many who worked at factories such as Maxwell’s, Tootsie Roll, Lipton, and many others in Hoboken made Piccolos their lunchtime spot.