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    Rico's Pizzeria

    3.8 (211 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Desserts
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    RICO'S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Too good to wait!
    Selmy B.

    2 Hot slices with a drink makes a very reasonable lunch deal. Slice was good with just enough cheese and grease to keep eating. My only negative on the slices were they were too thin to hold the cheese. But the cheese was delicious. Interior is small and tight and considered myself lucky to grab a spot to eat inside. Staff is super nice, friendly and quick. Great service with busy lunch traffic.

    Alex M.

    You ever walk into a store and you just smell the deliciousness of the food they're making and then you see all sorts of different style pizzas with different toppings and you can get a slice and you say I'm gonna get one of each. Well, that's how I felt when I got into this place. It took everything in my power not to eat every single slice or try one of each when I got here. I also got a veal Parm, which the view was really good. The pasta that came with it was OK really the sauce was awful And if I knew I would have told them to put the same sauce as they put on the veal parm.

    Ms B.

    Lasagna and salad were both delicious! Service was great except for one thing. Lasagna on the menu is listed at $15. Bill came and it said $17.51. I told the server that the menus should be updated to reflect new prices. She said that it was because I used a credit card. I would have liked to have been told that ahead of time. Reminds me of what the gas stations used to do with two prices one for cash and one for credit. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will return.

    Delicious authentic Italian cold cut sub
    Tara H.

    I just returned to get the name of the terrific young lady, Zhen, who helped us. Zhen has found herself admitting after 3 years working at Rico's, " to LOVE to cook" . When you find staff as genuine, happy, and hardworking , the realization of this definitely adds a special ' kinship' towards the establishment. Zhen's enthusiasm and joy in preparing her dishes and pizzas shows in her ' finished product' ! Today I again ordered my favorite medium pizza with thin slices of cooked eggplant / Italian sausage with EXTRA sauce, plus their chicken and pasta Alfredo (added some kosher salt) made with fresh cream and lots of genuine butter - - delicious! - -wish there were more Alfredo sauce! Zhen works at Rico's all day Wednesdays and Sundays (9am to 10 pm), then 10-4 Mondays, 4-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Make SURE you always have her ADD EXTRA SAUCE to everything- - the seasoning in these sauces really makes Rico's stand out. Reminds me of the Queen pizzeria in Boro Hall 1970's Brooklyn. Enjoy!

    Michelle L.

    Dined in at Rico's. Very small place with limited seating but the Pizza was DELICIOUS! Former NY'er and this is by far the best pizza we have had in Florida so far. Their sauce was perfectly seasoned, the pizza wasn't floppy, the pizza was thin and not doughy. The waitress was nice too! We will definitely be back there.

    Greek pizza
    Mercene Z.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch. Ordered the 10" Greek pizza, it was delicious! My boyfriend ordered two slices of the pepperoni pizza and he really enjoyed them. Will be back!

    Chicken Parmesan Hot Sub
    Todd R.

    I'd like to start off by saying, this is a authentic little spot. You won't find a better deal on a chicken parm sub 9.95 I could eat 100 of em NOT KIDDING they are that good Fries are homie like your best friend made em for you after a great night at the bar Being it's tiny it may be hard to find a spot but just be patient, servers are constantly looking to help your experience:)

    Vegetarian Pizza
    Chad B.

    Genuine New York style pizza in Sarasota's Gulf Gate neighborhood! When I read that this was one of top 20 pizza restaurants in the U.S., I had to check it out. Rico's did not disappoint. The flagship and original location of what is now several restaurants looks and feels authentic. Because it is. Do not expect much elbow room in this small but popular establishment. The pizza crust is dry, doughy and delicious. The sauce has a homemade flavor and the toppings are fresh. Pizza done right. Served by friendly teenagers beginning to ascend the economic ladder. For the more adventurous, there's even mussels/shellfish as a topping! Enjoy New York without snow. Come to Rico's!

    Cai S.

    Stopped in while looking to pick up some pizza after a night of Trick-Or-Treating, and Rico's ended being the perfect match. It was a great pizza for the family. The pizza slices were large, yet still enough to share with everyone. The crust had that perfect combo of crispy and chewy, and the tomato sauce had a tangy kick that was just right. The servers were nice and the wait time was quick as well. If you're in the mood for a great classic pizza in the Sarasota area, Rico's is perfect. Highly recommend! :)

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    4 months ago

    Amazing pizza it is great for us because some times a couple of friends from different states come to our condo and we have a pizza night

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    Thank you Brayson, we are at your service!

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    4 months ago

    Great thin crust pizza. You can buy by the slice and they're huge. Great service, employees and owner very nice and funny.

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    4 months ago

    Rico's has very good pizza. You can count on them! It's not the best, but it's way better than average, which is saying something.

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    Love it, thank you!

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    Thank you Rhonda! We also love Old Salty Dog.

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    Thank you Chad.

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    Thank you Julio, Good times!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious. Love the Stromboli. Pizza is great. Past is great too. The sauce is made in house.

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    Thank you Andrea, its always a pleasure!

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    Thank you Clare, good stuff!

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    Ask the Community - Rico's Pizzeria

    Do they offer gluten free pizza crust?

    Yes, there is a 10" & 14" gluten free option. They also offer Nutty Girl gluten free "nookies" as a dessert/sweet option.

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