Piccola Cucina opened its first location in Manhattan in 2007. It was soon joined by two more spots in Manhattan, then a pop-up in Montana, and another in Ibiza. Finally, owner Philip Guardione has made it to Brooklyn: Piccola Cucina Casa opened in Boerum Hill at the end of April.

Guardione said he is excited about the expansion, and is focused on creating something cozier than his other fine-dining locations. “This is the message I want to send, right now, after almost 18 years … [For the restaurant to] feel like home,” Guardione said.