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Pica's Italian Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
7803 W Chester PikeUpper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-7770
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
40 reviews for Pica's Italian Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top and a great slice of..."
(in 5 reviews)
"...but more like a wonderful, not too thick, garlicky caesar."
(in 3 reviews)
"Love their square pizzas."
(in 11 reviews)
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40 reviews in English
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Review from Steven B.
Updated - 1/4/2012 7 Check-ins Here
What kind of crazy ass pizza is this! You'll hear comments like this all the time when a newbie shows up at Pica's. Then they take a bite. What do you hear next? Wow, this crazy ass pizza is great! It does look a little strange. It's square and the cheese is under the sauce. Small and large pies are $9.95 and $14.75. The price of toppings varies but run around $2.50 each. So large pies can be a little pricy but it's worth it. That's it for the pizza. What about the remainder of the menu?
This is a classic Southern Italian joint and the menu is huge. If it's Italian, it's probably here and the portions are large. The food is definitely above average. Stuffed Homemade Chicken Cannelloni- Crepe Stuffed with Chicken, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese & Topped with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese for $17.95. This was the last dish I enjoyed here. It comes with a salad and hot bread and was delicious.
Can you get better Italian in South Philly? Sure you can but then you have to get there and hassle with parking etc. Pica's has a nice parking lot so weekdays are easy. This place is incredibly popular so Fridays and Saturday parking can be a challenge.
So if you are looking for a suburban Italian or a great crazy ass pizza you should give these folks a try.Listed in: Pizza Joints in Havertown
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/28/2010
There are plenty of reviews on Pica's so I'll try not to reinvent the wheel.
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Review from Andrew M.
Royersford, PA
11/7/2011
I went last week with a rather large party and the food/service was excellent.
Seating was quick, but I did call ahead to reserve my seating. After we all got settled into our seats our waitress was prompt to take our drink orders.
Our server was pleasant and had no issues with our food or drink orders. She came by several time to ensure we were happy or to refill drink orders.
The food comes out in huge proportions, so bring you appetite with you. Also, if going with a larger party, order a large pizza pie, well done (trust me you will love it).
I have never been to Picas with a party smaller than six and every time we all leave, we leave happy. The service and food is great and it is what will keep my family driving from various parts of Pennsylvania to have our family functions.
The only reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because of the limited parking, but this can be seen as a good thing. If the parking lot is full, the restaurant is full, and there must be a reason the restaurant is full. -
Review from Christian M.
Drexel Hill, PA
1/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Whenever people ask the "Best Pizza" question in the yelp talk threads, I always suggest Pica's, nowhere else. Besides the pizza, the food is delicious. They have a full menu with a variety to choose from. The main reason to come here is for the pizza. Every once in a while I will get pasta. All of the reviews here are pretty accurate. Cheese on the bottom, tasty sauce on top. Before you say which pizza is the best in Philly, stop here before casting your final vote. You have to try it.
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Review from Lauren C.
10/29/2011
I have only had take out. Pica's is the closest restaurant to my new home, and I wanted to try it out. Their tomato pie is really really good. It is a little pricy, and I wish the large pizza was a little bigger. I am always wishing I had leftovers, but never do.
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Review from Teri R.
8/7/2011 2 photos
I have no idea how to write a fair review of Pica's ... it's a full-menued, southern italian, banquet ready, bar/take-out/dine-in restaurant in Upper Darby. And I have been dining-in and taking-out Pica's my entire life. Yet ... the only items from the menu I have ever sampled ... salads, fries, and pizza. I've never had the seafood sampler, never tried the snapper soup, I haven't even had a bowl of pasta or even a hoagie here. Just pizza. for 45 years. A whole lotta Pica's pies. And still ... how can I give it less than 5 stars? This is simply the best italian pizza there is. It's a square, sauce over cheese pie, that is blissfully, joyfully, unabashedly, unpretentiously perfect.
Listed in: The Best of Delco
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Review from Stef A.
Philadelphia, PA
1/12/2011
My last review of bad pizza just depressed me (I take my pizza very seriously) so I thought I would write a review of my favorite pizza place in the world: PICA'S. It is the absolute best. It is the kind of pizza that makes me whisper "I love you...I love you so damn much" right before I dive in and eat it. It's that good. I only wish that I lived closer so that I could creep out my fellow dining companions on a regular basis but we can't always get what we want. Pica's, don't you ever change.
Also, side note: When I first went to Pica's for my sister's birthday dinner I was dumb enough not to order the pizza (had not discovered it yet) and ordered the lobster ravioli instead. This was very tasty but once I discovered their pizza, I never ordered anything else again.Listed in: Italian Spots, Pizza pizza
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Review from Larry M.
Lansdowne, PA
9/25/2011
If it was just for pizza I'd give Pica's 4 stars because their pizza is pretty good but the other food is just alright closer to good than bad but nothing exceptional. The service has always been good and everyone that works there is pleasant.
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Review from Alex I.
Devon, PA
9/11/2011
Best pasta in the area. Make your reservations early as the restaurant fills up fast.
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Review from Jessica M.
Philadelphia, PA
1/20/2011 3 Check-ins Here
You either love it or you hate it. Or if you're like me, you go through love periods and hate periods with Pica's. Regardless, you have to at least go to this neighborhood institution to check it out.
The pizza (as others have mentioned) is upside down and very thin. So thin, a friend of mine and I recently ate an entire small (square) pie while sitting for a lovely dinner. It is best right out of the oven so when it arrives at your table, dig in immediately.
There are plenty of other things on the menu but none that stick out in my mind enough to write about. One goes to Pica's for the pizza.
They also do takeout which is convenient but gets extremely packed, especially on Friday nights so good luck finding a parking spot. Other items to pick up from takeout - chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and house salad. The fingers are truly fresh pieces of chicken breast lightly breaded and absolutely delicious, the mozzarella is also fresh and comes of course with marinara sauce that is quite tasty. The salad just brings a bit of green into an otherwise not-so-healthy dinner. Ask for the house Italian dressing and if you're with me....NO BEETS! -
Review from Domenic F.
Havertown, PA
8/24/2010
Simply the best pizza in Upper Darby and in the Havertown Area.
Plus the actual food here is also good!
Just order a pizza, extra cheese pepperoni or a simple White pizza....amazing. -
Review from Rex M.
3/22/2010
Pica's Italian Restaurant fell into my lap unexpectedly like all great things...classic novel, fine wine, or a big bottle of propranolol and a comfy pillow...you know, the great things.
One day I am walking out of this bar, as I am one to do...I am drunk, as I am one to be, and I am holding a Domino's pizza bag, hat, and a huge clump of hair from a delivery boy, as I am one to do. I am cursing, as always...I am angry...as always...I am gorgeous...as always.
I am muttering something about the fall of civilization, the lack of quality, the death of true artists when this beautiful girl walks up to me. She is amazing. A vision. She gently takes the items out of my hands and hugs me...pressing me hard against her breasts...I smiled...I was in. She whispered something sweetly in a french accent with seriously heavy lisp...it was disturbing...I, Rex Marvin, was disturbed...am disturbed...but more disturbed.
She led my by the hand to her car where she performed the most acrobatic love maneuvers a woman can perform. After 6 minutes of passion she was unsatisfied and hungry. She told me would eat at her favorite place...we pulled up to Pica's...as I got out she screamed something about my manhood...I don't think it was nice...something about a thumb...and drove away. Truthfully I was glad, she looked like heaven but sounded like Porky Pig...it was all too much...much too much.
I went inside and ordered their famous pizza. It was a revelation. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top and a great slice of real deli pepperoni. I ate the whole pie.
Over the next few times I tried the fried ravioli, several pasta dishes (veal in red sauce being the best), and various appetizers. The food was always good. It is not great, but the food all seems to be made with care and pride, and that goes a long way.
I wouldn't go too far out of my way for anything except the pizza, which earned this place an extra star, but it is a good place to eat if you are near by.
I saw that girl again...she cried. I cried. She licked my tears. I confessed my love..."I love you, Porky" I whispered..."I love you, Thumb." Four days letter she moved back to France and took my favorite blow up Betty White Golden Girls love doll. C'est La Vie. -
Review from Shawn N.
Bryn Mawr, PA
7/23/2010
Pica's is indeed (in the words of Jim H.) an institution in Upper Darby PA.
Believe it or not I am not here to review, nor have I ever been a fan of their pizza. Though it is quite good if you like that sort of pizza (basically tomato pie with the cheese underneath the sauce), I am actually reviewing everything but the pizza.
I love Pica's homestyle Italian menu. Their chicken and veal parm dishes are to die for and portions are huge, you could actually share them with AT LEAST 2 other people; if not you'll have a doggie bag good for at least 2 more meals. They make great homemade pastas (capellini or as you may know it, "angel hair" is my favorite) and the bolognese sauce is fabulous. The meatballs are wonderful as well.
I am usually eating healthy and I absolutely love their sauteed scallops (I request lite butter, lite oil and they always accomodate me perfectly).
The most fabulous thing about Pica's is BY FAR, their house dressing (called creamy italian--but more like a wonderful, not too thick, garlicky caesar). This dressing is SO INCREDIBLY wonderful that I like to have some salad with my dressing (pardon the corny cliche). You can actually purchase it, THANK GOD!!!! And sometimes if you have a really nice waitress, she'll give you a couple extra li'l containers to take home with you. SSHHH don't tell anyone.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the wonderful waitstaff and the host (who is also the owner) and hostesses (2 of whom are the owners daughters). Everyone is sooo nice and accomodating, which makes your dining experience all the more pleasant.
I am so happy and feel so fortunate that we have had Pica's so close by for all of these years. Delaware County needs more (Old European/Homestyle Italian) restaurants like Pica's that have the staying power. Pica's is not just an old stand-by, it's wonderful Italian food that an Italian mama would make.
Kudos to Pica's for sticking around all of these years. Here's to many more years of service to Delaware County and the surrounding communities. -
Review from Jim h.
Folsom, PA
4/20/2009
If you grew up or have lived in the southern Delco area, you have at least heard of Picas. Its an institution. I myself have been here as a teen but my family werent Picas people, we didnt like the saucy pizza.I hadnt been there since High School, when we came as a large group after a play. On a recent foray into Upper Darby, I was exited to try the place again as an adult.
Upon walking into Picas, and seeing the fancy lobby, and a large portrait of Frank Rizz- uh I mean Frank Pica staring back at me, I began to feel a bit under dressed in my t-shirt and jeans. Especially after seeing the Sopranos extra in the lobby, dressed to the nines in a 3 piece suit complete with sunglasses and turquoise hat. Im now thinking that he must have escaped from one of the banquet halls, Pica uses for wedding receptions and events.
Despite my loutish attire, we were greeted warmly and only had to wait a few minutes for a table for 2. Its hard to describe the atmosphere of Picas. I wouldnt want to insult Picas by saying it was diner-like, however it definitely wasnt fine dining. Lest anyone take that as a negative, let me say that I felt very comfotable here and had the perfect mix of class and warmth.
Our server (Mary?) was fantastic. I often sense the robotic fakeness of servers, who make the employee/customer dynamic really evident. This girl made us feel like guests as opposed to customers. She was knowledgable, and had a great sense of humor, she was available yet not obtrusive. I was with someone , who likes to put servers on the spot (in a charming way) and she rose to every occasion.
The food was better than I remember. We were given Bread and butter and stewed peppers and onions gratis to start. My guest thought the peppers were phenominal. I was a fan of the bread, which was a dense portuguese style roll. The menu was quite ecclectic, but we both felt like italian food was the way to go. I got the Lasagne, which was better than most that ive had at other italian places ive been to recently. Between bread, house salad, and the oh-so large slab of Lasagne, I feel like I got my moneys worth at the price( about $20 per person). Im ashamed to say that I couldnt even finish my meal, however it made a fantastic lunch the next day.
Upon leaving, my guest felt the need to seek out the manager, to compliment our server. They were genuinely appreciative of the compliment and I felt like they would pass the message along. Ive seen managers just brush off compliments and complaints, these people however were professional and knew how to bring back business. No surprise that Picas is an institution in Delco.
So we dragged our loutish asses out of there, definitely a few pounds heavier and a few mph slower than when we went in. For once, I wasnt jealous or resentful of meeting up with an old friend from High School and seeing that theyve done pretty well for themselves in the interum. But then again, Picas never pasted "Kick Me" notes on my back in homeroom. They were always good people.Listed in: The Mean Streets of Delco
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Review from Kellie C. M.
Mount Laurel, NJ
4/29/2008
Question: You're all familiar with diners, right? Menus that go on forever...most attentive service...particular talent with baked goods?
Okay.
Second Question: You're also familiar with family-owned Italian restaurants, right? Every type of pasta gravy under the sun...HUGE portions...an older gentleman gently running the show from behind the scenes like a maestro?
Okay then.
Well, have you ever experienced BOTH these gastronomic phenomena under the same roof?
Because that's what you get at Pica's of Upper Darby. Darby gets made fun of and for good reason. Besides being the birthplace of Jamie Kennedy and being a place to move for really super cheap rent, there's not much to it. There's especially not much to the restaurant scene, if you can even call it that with a straight face. Therefore, as the only game in town, you can imagine what a bang-up business they do.
Last Sunday, the boyfriend and I were famished, I was on a cooking strike and we were traveling back to his place (yes, he lives in Upper Darby) to pick up his work clothes for the week. We called ahead and ordered and I watched this orchestra play on as we waited patiently. On the one hand, Pica's is an old-school diner, where a grad party or small wedding reception can happen regularly. On the other hand, and at the other side of the building, Pica's is an energetic and busy take-out cheesesteak and pasta joint. It was amazing!
Ooh and the food. I almost forgot. This isn't the best Italian food you'll ever have, but the portions are enough for two full dinners, the menu is very pro-meat (great for the meat connoisseurs that my boyfriend and I each are) and the desserts (tiramisu and chocolate cake being my favorites) are to die for!
Don't travel to Upper Darby just to visit Pica's. But if your car should happen to blow a tire on West Chester Pike before the 69th Street station and you're hungry for Italian food, stop at Pica's of Upper Darby. Have the spaghetti Bolognese. -
Review from Emilio M.
Havertown, PA
5/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I love Pica's. The food and service is always great but tonight I have an even better reason to love it. The server noticed that my son was not particularly pleased with what he ordered so she went out of there way to correct something we weren't even going to complain about. This is a family business that really gets it. Kudos to Pica's. We will always come back.
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Review from Jennifer B.
Havertown, PA
2/12/2010
We are headed here for dinner tonight and thought it was a great time to review the magic that is Pica's.
The reviews on here are all over the place and I can see that - it is definitely a love/hate kind of establishment. In order to love it you have to find the kitschy-ness of the place charming and appreciate old school kind of food.
There pizza here is delicious and perfect for me. I absolutely hate pizza sauce that has chunks or little pieces of tomato in it. This sauce is on the thinner side and devoid of tomato particles. I also think it is quite flavorful. I always order my pizza "well done" because I think it tastes better when it's a little brown.
Another food item of note is the house dressing. It's a creamy-ish Italian dressing that is delicious and tastes so good on their salad - which for some reason is so cold it's like it came out of the freezer (that's not my preference but I'm used to it).
If you are local and haven't tried it - give it a try. But the first time you eat the pizza - eat it at the restauarant. It's best coming straight out of the oven and hot. -
Review from Ann V.
3/2/2009
Love their square pizzas! Their tomato sauce just has this kick that just hits the spot!
Never tried anything else on their menu.
Too bad it's so far from my house but the pizza is worth the drive.
Thin crusted perfection :oP -
Review from Eric D.
Philadelphia, PA
1/26/2010
Square pizza?!?!?!? Sauce on top?!?!?!?! OMG
Yeah well these were novelty's back in 1986 when I first went here. All I hear from people is how this pizza is so amazing. I grew up 1 mile from Pica's and I've never been a fan on their gimmicky pizza. It gets cold very quick, it's skimpy and it's small.
If you want an excellent square pizza with sauce on top of the cheese take some time to go to Santucci's pizza. That is how it's done. If Mario and Gino's was still open I'd recommend going there since they had the best pizza in Upper Darby. -
Review from Nicole E.
6/30/2008
We only went here once in the 4 years we lived in town. For some reason it wasn't on our radar until right before we moved away. The food was certainly delicious and the staff was friendly and family-like.
There was plenty to choose from on the menu and it was reasonably priced. This is a great place to go with your family or friends. -
Review from Jackie B.
Drexel Hill, PA
9/8/2009 1 Check-in Here
I grew up around the corner from Pica's and it's still hands down my favorite pizza place. You either love the cheese on the bottom/sauce on top square pizza or you hate it. It's busy, the take out kitchen is always clean, and you better know how to order before you get in there.
It's a mad house during Lent on Friday nights, and sometimes the line is out the door with people waiting for plain cheese pizzas.
I prefer take out to eating in the restaurant but I've eaten in the dining room plenty of times and never had any trouble. Overall, I think it's a great place and the owners/cooks really seem to care about what they're doing and the product they are putting out. -
Review from J. T.
New York, NY
4/10/2011
Picas is known for their cheese THEN sauce pizzas and it is tasty! Plain is my favorite but pepperoni is good too! Best is that the slices are not gigantic and not too thick. If only they delivered!
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Review from Lori H.
Philadelphia, PA
8/24/2010
I have been here about a half-dozen times and usually the service and food are quite good - EXCEPT for last night's visit. We had a new server and it seemed like the kitchen was run by newbs as well. In the middle of our meal the server stopped by our table and asked if she could have our cheese - she couldn't walk to the service area and get one? We waited a fair amount of time for our bread and soup. I had some of the worst alfredo ever - tasted like bechamel sauce. My fiance's side of pasta was dried out - as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp forever and his veal was just OK (he said it's usually great). We spoke to the manager on the way out and she was somewhat consoling and gave us a gift certificate for our next visit. Still not sure if we will return.
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Review from Martha M.
Ardmore, PA
6/13/2008
Pica's is a true Italian restaurant and probably one of my favorites.
Best known for its awesome pizza, it has a full range Italian menu.
It really does serve some of the greatest pizza around!. Its lunch specials and dinner specials are excellent. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome every time. They also have a wide variety of food on their menu and also a children's menu.
The only downside is the wait for your food but they do tell you up front that it takes them a little more time to make your food delicious.
This is also a great place for special parties and all occasions; at a reasonable price.
Definitely a must try... -
Review from Yvette W.
Brooklyn, NY
8/31/2009
My friend lives 10 mins away and she suggested pizza for dinner one night when we were pressed with time. So we pulled in. It's seems to be a family friendly restaurant. They certainly accommodate larger groups. The decor is a bit dated for my taste, but the food made up for it.
The pizza which comes in 2 sizes are good, but nothing to call home about. It's a thinner crust, shaped rectangularly. In my opinion, the pizza wasn't quite hot enough. We also ordered salad and a pasta dish. They advertise that they pasta is made on premises. It was really not that great. It was not al dente enough so the texture was really off.
I guess for a surburban restaurant, it's not a bad choice. But I wouldn't make a trip out her solely for their food. -
Review from Chip F.
Upper Darby, PA
Updated - 3/11/2011
When they tell you, "keep you're voice and negativity about the menu down, it sucks! And the employees agree!
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9/1/2009
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Review from Steve M.
Easton, PA
3/2/2009 1 Check-in Here
I've been going to Picas since I was a little boy (seventies). The main draw for me is the pizza, but more on that later.
Pica's is a large Italian eatery, much larger than your average chain restaurant. They feature dine-in, banquet facilities, take out, and a full bar. The decor is nice, with lots of nice wood trim. Its a little date, but I like it. It has an assortment of booths and tables, and the seating is very comfortable. The restaurant is always clean. Upon entering you will be in the foyer where the hostess station is. This area looks like some elderly Italian womans living room (not that its bad).
Once seated, the service is relatively quick. The menu is large and varied, with all sorts of Italian dishes. I'll be honest in that the only thing I've ever eaten here is pizza and french fries.. Others have had other menu items and think its great.
Now, onto the pizza! This is not your regular every day pizza. Its not New York Styles, its Not Chicago Style, its not national chain style. Its hard to describe what style it is, but it is fantastic. The pizza is square with a crust that is not too thin, but not too thick. I'd say its maybe a 1/2 inch thick at its thickest. The pizza is "built" with the sauce on the top, with sheets of cheese underneath it. The cheesy is not shredded, its more like a sheet as I said and is quite tasty. The sauce (which imo is where this baby shines) is fairly sweet with a slight kick to it. I think it may even have a dash of wine in it. If you like a saucy pizza, then this is for you.The crust on the edge will typically have a nice char (not burnt) on it and has just enough "crisp" to it.
Overall, you really cant beat this place. Its a great place for daters, families, or even you single folk who want great takeout! -
Review from Carl H.
Philadelphia, PA
2/18/2011
Since Palumbo's demise, Pica's is as close to the delectable NYC (Brooklyn & Little Italy) Italian food of my youth, that I've been able to find in the Delaware Valley (and I've been to tons of restaurants in the 20+ years I've been in Philly).
Fast and friendly service (like most popular places, Friday and Saturday evenings can be a tad slow given the crowds). A mix of tables and booths, with a pleasant ambiance; lighting is subdued, but bright enough to read the menu without needing a flashlight.
A varied menu with a good mix of traditional Italian dishes. I've had a few "meh" meals here while exploring their menu, but never a bad one; most have been delightful. The wife loves their Ravioli; I am partial to their Baked Rigatoni with ricotta and mozarella, and their Chicken Sortento. Their pasta is nearly always al dente and their gravey is hearty and flavorful (no bland tomato water here).
Entree's include a choice of soup (their Escarole is nice) or salad (always cold and crisp, with a good variety a dressing choices), bread (a decent sized round loaf with a nice crispy crust) and dish of warm roasted peppers marinated in oil and chili flakes (delicious!)
My only disappointment with Pica's is their pizza -- square with sauce on top of the cheese. Often soggy and occasionally over-cooked, it's not my cup of tea, but the wife loves it as do most of our friends. If you're looking for a slice of NY, so to speak, this ain't it. But taken for what it's worth, it's OK.
If you're looking for some decent Italian, with ample portions for the price, give Pica's a try. -
Review from Hazel C.
Des Plaines, IL
7/16/2011
i will surely go back for seafood medley!
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Review from Don M.
Philadelphia, PA
10/26/2010
Way overrated and overpriced.
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Review from Big E.
Drexel Hill, PA
6/15/2009 3 Check-ins Here
One of my favorite places for pizza. Been around for years. Solid eat in place as all as long as you stick to the basics.
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Review from Nick A.
Drexel Hill, PA
12/20/2009
If you are within 10 miles of Pica's you need to try it. One of a kind pizza and pasta dishes. Recipes handed down from generation to generation and you can taste it. Tomato pie but does have cheese under the sauce. Find your topping and enjoy. If there was one food I could not live without, it'd be a Pica's red pie with Ricotta cheese. The baked rigatoni and manicotti are also top notch. I mostly prefer getting it to go because odds are good you'll feel like you're eating in a nursing home, but sometimes a sit down is fun and nostalgic. Enjoy!
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Review from Janelle J.
Philadelphia, PA
4/15/2007
This place is minutes from 69th St. and has really good pizza. It's not the best, just really good. I like the fact that it's different (square with the sauce over the cheese) and this place is a nice italian restaurant that isn't stuffy at all.
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Review from Elizabeth A.
Havertown, PA
7/20/2010
Food: This is the best pizza EVER! Other than the pizza I'm not a huge fan though. The rest of the food is just okay.
Takeout: Takeout is always crazy during dinnertime and there is nowhere to park because the lot is always full. But for this pizza it's definitely worth the hassle.
Dine-in: The service inside the restaurant is horrible.
We had my son's baptism party here about a year ago and it was a fiasco trying to get enough tables & chairs, drinks, food, etc. even though I called a month in advance for a reservation. We ended up having to cram into one section and then the additional people who didn't fit had to sit across the restaurant from us. And the service was soooo slow.
Then I went here a few months ago to meet some girlfriends. When I arrived before them I asked the hostess if I could put my name in and she said there was no need because there was no wait. Well when my friends got there 15 minutes later I went back up to the hostess and she had to put me on a list??? Then the wait was seriously over an hour! By the time we got seated we had no time to eat because my friends were leaving for a concert at the Tower so we asked them to just wrap up our food to go and the waitress was very snippy with us. The whole meal was just ridiculous.
These are just 2 of the times that the hostess & waitstaff were not up to par. I have not returned since the last incident and refuse to eat inside the restaurant. But of course I'll still pick up pizza because I need my Pica's pizza:) -
Review from Alicia O.
Wayne, PA
1/29/2010
Pica's has grown on me. First time I went, I was so confused by their pizza. Square pizza with cheese on the bottom and sauce on top. Sounds weird. It took a while to get use to, but I enjoy them now. They have take out, but we usually eat in. The restaurant inside looks more than a diner than a place you'd expect to get pizza. They have everything Italian on the menu. I see most people ordering pasta and so on, but we stick to the pizza and the occasional salad.
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Review from Colleen M.
Tampa, FL
6/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
Best pizza in the area! Most Delco natives rave about Pica's unique "upside down" square pizza.
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Review from Joanna W.
Philadelphia, PA
10/24/2010
So good! I came here with my family after visiting my sister at St. Joe's. Philadelphia magazine recommended the place in their cheap eats article. I wouldn't say it's particularly "cheap." However, the pizza was very unique: thin, crispy, not tough and chewy, sauce on the top, and a little cheese. The small is definitely enough for 3 people and we split a giant Greek salad, which is also good for three people. Our server was jolly and efficient. She took time to tell us how the pizza is cooked to such perfection. We will definitely be back!
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Review from Joe M.
Phoenixville, PA
7/26/2008
Another of my quest's here in Philly was finding the best pizza, since there are like 30 pizza places around where I live. We always do pizza on Friday nights, so instead of making our own, we opted to try here. It seems like it is always busy, so it must be good, right? We came in and got seated by a sweet old lady, and our server was really nice and helpful. We got the eggplant parmiagiana appetizer, which was really yummy, cheesy and good. THen we got the small pizza with sausage and mushrooms. Yahoo! Finally a really good pizza here in the PA! Well, the only differences with this pizza was it was square and it was upside down. Upside down means, i didnt know, cheese first and then toppings and sauce next. Really yummy, and the only downside was I ate way too much and almost lost my dinner on the short drive home! Way to go PIca!!!
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Review from Megan S.
Philadelphia, PA
11/7/2010
I made reservations at Picas for 20-25 ppl for 7pm. It was a surprise gathering for my sister, for getting a Honorable Discharge from the military. I called and talked to a lady (her name I will not say) , but she was in reservations, I knew I should had found another place when she told me that they could not spilt the bill, that everything will be on one bill, but it was a last minute arrangement so i just said ok. The day of the gathering I arrived 30 mins early, I went inside to say the name of my party, and was immediately told that I was too early? Which I was,but I assume that they would had a section already resevered because of the amount of ppl attending my party. As I sat and waited for our name to be called my only worry was my sister coming in the resturant when we were'nt seated yet. To make a long story short we didn't get seated untill 7:25pm , my sister comes in the resturant which ruins the surprise!! Our waitress was RUDE!!! she had an attitude, they didn't even give us enough menus to order off of. The food they gave us was horrible!!! and late we waited atleast an hour to get our food.It aslo took a fair amount of time to even get bread and butter!!! everything was backwards. I really was shock, because I had had a track bauquet at Pica's Years ago and everything was great!! I really didn't understand why the service was Bad?
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Review from jj m.
Havertown, PA
1/31/2011
Nonna Spinosi, Aunt Carmela and my Italian Mama set the bar pretty high, so we don't venture out for red sauce too often. The antipasto is a bargain. A bowl of gnocchi feeds at least two healthy eaters. Service is efficient and friendly. I have been eating there for 30 years and I swear some of the customers (and waitresses) were there back then. The pizza is addictive and so much better when you eat it there. Don't mess with the weird Italian snapper soup. The eggplant parm app is one of my favorite things anywhere. Its a little pricey, especially for Upper Darby, but it is worth it for fresh, tasty and reliable Italian food and a taste of the old neighborhood.
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Review from matt k.
Schwenksville, PA
1/12/2011
awesome pizza baby!
