Picone - Denton (TX)

5 /5 Elliot Johnson: Tried this place after hearing rave reviews. The food and service were spectacular. It’s got a dive bar feel with world class food. It’s the perfect combo for someone like me. We got the Smashburger which was one of the best we’ve had ever plus the chicken parm with Alfredo was so delicious and perfect. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back

5 /5 Saqib Wastape: I finally managed to check out Picone after hearing all the buzz, and I can completely understand why people call it their favorite spot for Italian-American comfort food. The high praise for the menu is mostly spot-on, though the space is definitely on the smaller side. The service, however, is excellent—warm, quick, and attentive, making the dining experience fantastic. The true star of the show has to be the Garfield Lasagna; it’s rich, huge, and truly deserving of the hype. Equally impressive were the crispy potatoes. Whether they’re served smashed or fried, they are outstanding and I wish the kitchen would bottle that seasoning or white drizzle. For classic Italian, the pasta dishes are generous, often coming with a hefty portion of chicken, making it a reliable choice. The highly-lauded Smashburger was solid, but maybe not quite the "WOW" experience others described. It’s certainly a great burger, but given how incredible the lasagna and the specials are (which are always worth checking out), I’d lean towards their pasta or following their social media for the rotating non-menu dishes. This place is absolutely worth a detour if you’re craving top-tier comfort food.

4 /5 Trenchell Sampson: We dined there on a Saturday evening. We beat the rush coming in. We ordered chicken picata ( spelling) and the special with the steak rare. Our order took approximately 35 min to come out and the chicken entree was cold and the sauce on the steak slightly burnt. We ate our meal as business was picking up. We ordered a chicken parmasean and dessert to go which took approximately 40 minutes to be prepared. Im unsure if they were short handed that night, but we waited patiently. I thought the main lady seating everyone was very warm and informative. The service was good and the food was ok. It was kind of loud in the restaurant, but they were getting busier as the night progressed. Also I thought the food was a bit pricey. It was not the best experience, but it was not a terrible experience. I would rate them somewhere in the middle overall.

5 /5 Travis Sample: We’ve been going for about 8 months now, and have loved everything we’ve tried! He rotates some dishes and has a few constants. Tonight we started with a hamachi crudo, shared the hanger steak with Brussels sprouts for our main, and just felt like having the super crispy potatoes he makes. We brought a chicken parm with Sunday sauce home for our daughter. The food and staff are always top notch, and he’s slowly but surely making headway on the interior. They just remodeled the side dining area and it’s much improved! We will continue to support them, though this is a selfish endeavor as we love high caliber food!