Dicicco's

[monkey]

I got to eat at Dicicco's tonight as a pre opening guest of some friends. Dicicco's welcomed employees of the other businesses in the plaza and their friends for a soft opening to work in the kitchen and other employees. I believe they are scheduled to open to the public this Friday night. We all shared the fried ravioli appetizer, served with the red sauce. They were good, but they tasted like there were jalapenos in the ravioli. The flavor was good, but I didn't expect the spicy taste in an Italian restaurant. Yet, I would order it again. For dinner I had a combo plate with Lasagna and meat ravioli and it was very good. My hubby had Veal Parmesana and our friends had spaghetti and another combo plate. Everyone was very happy with their meal A couple of us added salads which would cost $1.99 with a dinner and was your basic greens, red lettuce, salami and a couple of slices of cheese. We had their Italian dressing which was a light vinaigrette and was good. It was a very pleasant experience and we are thrilled that a good Italian restaurant is in Oakhurst. Prices were fair and service was good, expecially since they haven't even officially opened up. I'm sure they will have a couple of bumps during their first weeks, every business does, but I hope you will try them and enjoy it as much as we did.

[Ironhorse]

I've always enjoyed the Dicicco's Restaurants. My youngest son worked at one of them for awhile. I can make a meal off of their Clam Chowder and french bread or garlic/cheese bread. Can't wait.

[Dodgergirl]

I'd like to try it soon, did you happen to get the hours/days?

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Diccos is good.. just avoid anything that is cooked in grease.... and the pizza.... Zit City!! but their Scarface is good. and their spaghetti is good too. Love their fresh bread.

[Summer]

Mama Mia!! I just can't wait for this place to open up. Haven't had a good Italian meal in Oakhurst since Andrades.

[Summer]

Anyone know when this place is opening up?

[monkey]

I've heard that they had to delay opening due to the County and permit issues, but that they are scheduled to open this Wednesday. This is all hearsy, so call them first to verify they are open before you go.

[Summer]

I see DiCicco's is now open. Anybody been there yet?

[Ironhorse]

Not yet, but I'm on "vacation" this week and I'm planning to stop by tomorrow for lunch or dinner and get some take out.

[tallcoolone]

Well, I took my Mom to lunch today around 12:45 to check it out.....They were quite busy, which I believed to be a good sign. Our waitress seemed rushed and kept apologizing for the long waits. I thought the food was good, not great, however. The food was hot and they delivered nice sized portions.

I prepare a lot of italian food, and found this a little bland for my taste. I ordered the Sophia pasta dish with whole grain pasta. It had shrimp, and was to come with a light tomato and basil sauce. There were maybe 6 shrimp and it was pretty oily. The whole grain pasta was done to perfection with a bit of bite. My mom had the lasagne. It was better -- nice flavor with the meat but the sauce was a little too tomato paste like, in our opinion. Her meal also came with a soup or salad and she chose the Minestrone. It seemed more veggie soup to us.

For the 2 of us, with iced teas & tip it came to $30. Lunch took us about an hour.

[Mysteefied]

I've been there twice, once the first week it opened, the second time a week later.
The first time was a bit slow on my food, but the rest of my party got their food pretty fast, they were working out the bugs, so I didn't hold it against them, the owner even came over and apoligized and comped my meal. everything tasted pretty good. I ordered the Manicotti.

The second time was better, food came in a good amount of time, I had the scarface pasta, which to me was SOOO GOOD! I am Italian, I have had the best food from my family, but this was DANG GOOD! I'd go back for more.

I do plan on eating there again and trying something different each time.

[LU]

My husband has been there three times... he wasn't fond of the spaghetti marinara.. the sauce was too bland. The following 2 x he had the Scarface (Chicken and Mushrooms in an Alfredo sauce). I went with him late last week and had Pene Pasta w/ marinara sauce... the pasta looked as it had been stirred w/ the sauce and there was about 1-2 tbsp. of sauce underneath the pasta, none on top. Very dry, very bland... even added salt & pepper didn't help. I'll make sure to mention to the server next time to have the chef add extra.

[monkey]

I've eaten there about 4 times. Once was pre opening to help break in the staff. I've always been pleased with the food, really glad that they offer wheat pasta for those of us dieting. It would be nice if they offered turkey meatballs, but I guess one can't have everything. The service has been a bit spotty, but I think they are still breaking in staff. It's always difficult for a new business that opens to tons of people while training staff, so I'm going to reserve my opinion of service. I've only had red sauces on my dinners as I hafta stay away from the cream sauces, I agree with LU that at times they can put more sauce on the pastas, but they have been nice about bringing me a small side dish of extra upon request.

[Kim]

We ate dinner there last night. Steve had the pasta Michelle, and I had chicken parmesan. Huge servings; Steve loved his, I liked mine but couldn't eat it all. It was a little too heavy on the cheese, but the sauce and chicken were good and I could cut the chicken with my fork.
I used to work with the grandmother of some of the DiCicco kids, and it was fun to see the pasta names and know that I've met those kids and heard grandma-braggings about them.

[Ironhorse]

We ate dinner there last night. Steve had the pasta Michelle, and I had chicken parmesan. Huge servings; Steve loved his, I liked mine but couldn't eat it all. It was a little too heavy on the cheese, but the sauce and chicken were good and I could cut the chicken with my fork.
I used to work with the grandmother of some of the DiCicco kids, and it was fun to see the pasta names and know that I've met those kids and heard grandma-braggings about them.


I didn't make it there today, for sure I'm going tomorrow. One of my son's used to work at the Madera DiCicco's, for Marco. He loved it there, and we'd get surpise late night snacks of the leftover bread, still fresh. We used to eat there a lot, myself, I miss it. My favorites were the pizza, lasagna, clam chowder and bread and garlic bread. Oh yeah, and the calzoni's!

[Yosemite Joy]

DICICCIO'S DELIVERS!!!

I got a pizza and pasta primavera, and it is delicious and hot and quickly here!!

YAY!!!!!!!!

They only deliver on weekdays as their weekends are way too busy to have time for prompt delivery. I am so happy, now we need a chinese place to deliver.

[monkey]

YJ, congratualtions!!! I just noticed your ticker. I hope you have a happy, healthy pregnancy and baby.
I'm glad DiCicco's delivers. I'll have to find out if they come out to my house. I LOVE thier chicken Cacciatori and it's on my diet!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

havent been to the Oaky DiCiccos, but the one on Abby in Fresburg is ok.. as long as you stay away from stuff like pizza and meatballs... lots of their stuff comes included with a lifejacket cos the food is swimmin in oil. but stuff like Scarface is good. and their Garlic bread is da bomb.
I try to follow a Mediterranean Diet.... and that includes foods low in grease and red meat. and lots of whole wheat grains...and LOTS of hummus and couscous

[CatdaBrat]

Speaking of meatballs, I enjoyed my spaghetti, but was kinda surprised that my side order of meatballs was just two little ones. They were good, but just two???

[RomeoFoxtrot]

During my last visit I dropped in as a single diner, within 20 minutes of closing.

I'd had a very long day and was look for an "OK, no hassle dinner."

Both the salad and the main course were FAR better than I expected.

I'm looking forward to taking my very Italian wife as soon as we can.

RF gives it two thumbs up!

Romeo

[LU]

Since my first post in September which I wish I could take back , I've been there several times (at least 15) and the food and service is excellent!