Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida's first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood

Current image: A gourmet Neapolitan pizza with a thick, charred crust, topped with pepperoni, dollops of white cheese, and fresh basil, served on a wooden board next to a small bowl of chili oil.

Fans of Cooper’s Hawk’s wines may have their new favorite pairing: Roman cuisine. The brand is expanding its Italian-inspired concept, Piccolo Buco, opening its first Florida location in Carrollwood this month.

The trattoria opens Oct. 20 at 14904 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in the Carrollwood Commons shopping center.

Piccolo Buco is a collaboration between Cooper’s Hawk Founder Tim McEnery and Chef Luca Issa, owner of the original establishment in Rome. Piccolo Buco, which started its American journey in Illinois, expanded across the midwest over the last four years.

While its name translates to “small hole,” the Tampa location seats 192, with 144 seats indoors and 48 seats outdoors in an enclosed patio.

The menu centers on contemporary Neapolitan pizza, handmade pastas, and small plates, prepared with a mix of imported and local ingredients.

Signature items include Chef Luca’s “Red, Yellow or White” pizza, which features a crisp, yet cloud-like crust. The menu also features Roman-style entrees like cacio e pepe, truffle fondue cappellacci, and braised short ribs.

The lunch menu features a collection of Sardinian sandwiches made with the brand’s signature pizza dough. The restaurant also plans to offer a wine list anchored by Cooper’s Hawk selections and complemented by Italian varietals.

Cooper’s Hawk wine club members can use their perks at all Piccolo Buco locations.

Piccolo Buco will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m-10 p.m.

For more information, visit piccolobuco.coopershawk.com.

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