I really don't know how anyone can be impressed with this place. The ambiance is actually pretty cheap and contrived. And while I've heard it's a pretty decent place for lunch, I can't recommend it for dinner.
To start off, we ordered the feta bruschetta which I thought was actually tasty but my friends thought it was too strong. Then came our entrees.
1.Chicken Provencal with Greek potatoes--good.
2. Bistro beef tenders with Greek potatoes and asparagus. My potatoes were decent but not great, the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The beef tenders were horrible--the meat seemed like it had been BROILED...totally lacked flavor. I didn't finish it.
3.Lastly my other friend ordered the tuna. Having worked the industry for years and owned a deli at one time. she remarked that she could tell the ingredients weren't fresh. After one bite, she refused to finish it. She politely asked the waiter for the Provencal Chicken. What was brought instead was a reheated lunch panani chicken breast.
If you want ambiance go to Coronado Cafe down the road or better yet House of Tricks, Cibo. If you want quality food; fortunately the Phoenix area has many other places that out do La Piccola Cucina in price and quality. Luckily for us.