A run of the mill pizza and pasta joint with a vague nod to the American diners of the 1950s,…read moreDicey's Pizza is one of those businesses that is very much what-you-see-is-what-you-get.
It's got all your basic toppings on the menu in both pizza and pasta, along with a few varieties of steak, chicken, seafood, deserts and side orders. At one point they were doing some really scrumptious chips and gravy (which I appeared to be the only one ordering; they always seemed a bit perplexed as to what to do next when I placed my order), although the last time I ate it, it was merely brown, liquid-y flour. But hey, it's possible that they might have pulled their game back together in the meantime.
The pizzas are heavy on the toppings, particularly when they feature that rather vile variety of shredded ham, but the crust is a nice medium deep pan and the varieties without the ham are pretty satisfying. I just have a really strong prejudice against that generic shredded ham. The cheesier toppings are good for when you're feeling something heavy and greasy. The pasta might be nice in house, but the creamy varieties are a little on the gluggy side from time to time.
The prices are on the cheaper side of standard, and it's free delivery to the local area for a minimum of only $12. The restaurant itself is somewhat amusing, with a couple of posters of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and other stars of 1950s hanging on beige coloured walls.
Dicey's will certainly hit that heavy, junky spot when you're in the zone for it, and there's always a place for that kind of takeaway. You never know when you'll need it.
