DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido

Name: DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido
Address: 515 W 13th Ave., Escondido, CA, United States, 92025
Telephone: (858) 391-4422
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

180 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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In the spring of 1956, Mama and Papa DiCicco and their four sons opened the original DiCicco’s restaurant in Fresno, California. The four brothers, Nicola, Alberto, Frank, and Roberto would open the doors 7 days a week as the family worked together, singing Italian songs and tossing pizzas. DiCicco’s quickly became known as the place to go for great Italian food, family fun, and authentic atmosphere. Over the years, members of the DiCicco’s family have opened 19 restaurants across California’s central valley, many of which are independently owned and operated. Our newest location in Escondido is looking forward to carrying on the DiCicco’s tradition of serving great Italian comfort food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 391-4422

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Thu–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 391-4422
Website
https://diciccospizza.com?y_source=1_MTkzODMyMDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Childs
Catering
Host your special events with DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Catering Service. Select from our specialty menus or create your own! Offering elegant preparations, tray passed appetizers, buffet style and plated dinners. Half Trays serves 8-10 Full Trays serves 16-20 All trays are available for pick-up or delivery. Orders must be placed at least 24 hour in advance. For more details about our catering services and our catering menu please visit: https://diciccospizza.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Plan your next private event with DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, fit for any occasion and accommodating groups of various sizes. Select from our specialty menus or create your own! Offering elegant preparations, tray passed appetizers, buffet style and plated dinners. There is something for everyone at DiCicco’s. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria features a completely private dining space with a long custom built banquet seating in combination with free standing tables set in the design style of the restaurant, a mix of modern luxury and classic elements. This space is perfect for medium sized groups up to 25 guest for the use of business dinners, meetings, mixers, or for special occasions such as birthday parties and anniversaries.

Location
515 W 13th Ave. Escondido, CA 92025
Neighborhood
Escondido
Cross street
Centre City Parkway, W 13th Ave
Parking details
Large public parking lot with plenty of parking spaces for guests.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 180 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Symilarian
San Diego
67 reviews
vip
3.0
67 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
Just an average Italian restaurant. The menu was limited. Music in the Bar area sounded good and the place was crowded at 6 PM. So go early if you want to eat in the bar. The service was very good. Our server Tatianna was attentive and delightful. They also have a wine cheese bar called Cork and Knife. We didn't go but it looked interesting.
T
Tami
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Nikki, was exceptional. Manager , Tim, was fantastic. Food was great. First time here with friends who recommended it. Will definitely be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Was fairly bland - had the ravioli Marsala and sauce was way to sweet. Other dishes were bland or just ok. One person had spaghetti and meatballs and liked that - so cool old school place but stick to pizza and spaghetti don’t venture into much else.
SS
SandiS
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Chicken Piccata was delicious and so was the side salad. Portions was were pretty big so took home another meal. I'd skip dessert, it was underwhelming for the price (looks good, but was a let down). I would go back.
RV
RicchyV
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and good service.
TH
TomH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have enjoyed DiCiccos many times for dining, meeting up with friends, having a beverage or two, and enjoying the live music. The ambiance is wonderful and usually not a loud or raucous place. Perfect for enjoying a nice evening with friends or family. Great pizza, appetizers, and entrees…always good food!
SB
SueB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Ate for the first time at DiCicco's on Easter Sunday. We sat on the patio and loved it. The service was very attentive - our server Monica was awesome as well as the manager Tim stopping by to check on us. My only disappointment was that the brunch choices were very few, yet they advertised an Easter brunch. We ate off the regular menu and there was no shortage of delicious food and bottomless mimosas (or as I had, a poinsettia). Our choices were fried zucchini, Chicken Piccatta, Spinach Ravioli, Calzone and pizza. No complaints - all were delicious. I would for sure recommend this place and we will be back. Thank you for making our Easter Meal so special.
RO
RichardO
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to DiCiccio’s Easter Brunch. Had the choice of the full menu and/or the limited choice of breakfasts. Two of us opted for breakfast, 2 chose from the dinner menu. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service was wonderful, given the fact that the waiter had to constantly refill our Mimosas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Frankly, we have had better service there in the past.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time dining in the bar listening to the live music of Dave Scott and Bobby.
DS
DonaldS
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was excellent, service very nice. The place is fun to eat at.
GL
GaryL
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food excellent Dave Scott FANTASTIC
JS
JohnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
great restaurant….good food and service….very nice staff
J
John
San Diego
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great neighborhood hang out with a lively bar area with live music.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Friday night live jazz!!! The band is great, which makes the ambiance awesome. An older crowd for the live music, but it’s great. You can tell who the regulars are. The food was a lot but delicious. True to form in Italian fashion. Definitely going back!
SO
ShellOfCarlsbad
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love the warm old school ambiance. Nice family style with a touch of elegance. Highlight is Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza playing in the lounge on Friday nights.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The entries were very delicious but the salads had a lot to be desired. Service was good and the live music coming from the bar area was great! We cannot wait to go back!!
RV
RicchyV
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was over the top... Our waiter was very knowledgeable and professional... Food was very delicious...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service manager was friendly and nice our waiter was nice as well. Thank you
BN
BarbaraN
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
I came for the Frank Sinatra music, dinner & wine. Very entertaining, food delicious, wine good.
KI
KevinI
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was spacious and food was top quality. Wife and I shared a combination plate of ravioli, lasagna and spaghetti and each had a side salad. Plenty of food with great flavor.
L
Louise
San Diego
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
My husband and I love the unique flavor of DiCicco's spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs and regularly bring guests with us so they can enjoy the food here. It's rather new and we try to eat there when we can because we want them to stay open.
JP
JenniferP
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
The food was lacking flavor and not worth the price that they were charging. The service was great though
M
Marycela
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
We tried different dishes, but chicken taste like pressed frozen chicken. All our food was cold/warm and clam chowder taste like chicken soup. A least the wine was good
LB
LilBuc
San Diego
72 reviews
vip
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was ok, Cesar salad was good, eggplant was too thick but tasty; piccata chicken was too thick and dry. Disappointed and surprised at previous ratings, unless it was a bad night for them.
A
Archie
San Diego
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience2
Service OK slow since we were the only customers. Just OK my main course was actually very good tasty. Its a wait and see if service gets better.
KW
KerriW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a very good restaurant and we definitely want to go back again.
G
Guest
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Appetizers not so good specifically the calamari. Caesar salad and pizza were good
F
Fred
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The service is friendly yet efficient. Food is really good with flavors you would expect out of Italy. The ambience well. its an old Marie Calendars so it confuses the total experience but do not let that stop you. Support this restaurant it is good value and you want be disappointed. My wife and I will definitely be returning to try out more of the dishes.
RI
RITAO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great waiter, wonderful menu, good food and ambiance!
F
Friskie
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience1
We were there for lunch and the restaurant was very cold when I said something to the waiter he brought out a space heater. Didn’t help much. Everything was very expensive and I will not be going back
VO
VictorO
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
The food and service were terrific. The live music in the bar was great. The building is an old Marie Calendars and so the ambience is not quite up to par with the food and service. I will definitely go back and have already recommended the place to several of my friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great music, friendly wait staff.
f
friday4
San Diego
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Three of us had a good meal. The carbonara was not good. The service was not good. It took a long time to get our food. Once we were given our first drinks and placed our dinner order, our server never came back. We had to ask another server to ask our server to stop by. They did give us desert at no cost. We should have eaten in the bar, but there were no tables open. The entertainment in the bar on Friday is awesome! Next time we go, we will get there early and grab a table in the bar!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food! My favorite local restaurant.
DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- EscondidoResponded on December 8, 2021
Thank you for the feedback. Can't wait to have you come back again.
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Dave
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall2food2service4ambience2
The chicken entrees and salads were good. The veg Parmesan was flavorless and tough. The cheesy garlic bread was cold and lacking any flavor.
BW
BibiW
San Diego
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2021
overall2food3service1ambience3
The food was better than Olive Garden. However, it was expensive given the quality. Our waiter must have been new. He forgot our appetizer, brought one glass of wine when we wanted a bottle, delivered a salad which was not ordered to another table. There are other, comparable Italian restaurants in Escondido.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
One entree, seafood fettuccini, excellent. Fried zucchini appetizer very good Caprese salad not as fresh as it has been on other visits Excellent service and nice ambience as always
K
Kristid
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must try ,great Italian food. Live music and good ambience
DI
DisappointedInVegas
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall1food1service3ambience2
Terrible food

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 391-4422.

DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido is rated 4.3 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 391-4422

Delivery

Google Map for DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido

515 W 13th Ave. Escondido, CA 92025

Additional information

Cross street
Centre City Parkway, W 13th Ave
Neighborhood
Escondido
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Thu–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Large public parking lot with plenty of parking spaces for guests.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Childs
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://diciccospizza.com?y_source=1_MTkzODMyMDUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(858) 391-4422
Catering
Host your special events with DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Catering Service. Select from our specialty menus or create your own! Offering elegant preparations, tray passed appetizers, buffet style and plated dinners. Half Trays serves 8-10 Full Trays serves 16-20 All trays are available for pick-up or delivery. Orders must be placed at least 24 hour in advance. For more details about our catering services and our catering menu please visit: https://diciccospizza.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Plan your next private event with DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, fit for any occasion and accommodating groups of various sizes. Select from our specialty menus or create your own! Offering elegant preparations, tray passed appetizers, buffet style and plated dinners. There is something for everyone at DiCicco’s. DiCicco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria features a completely private dining space with a long custom built banquet seating in combination with free standing tables set in the design style of the restaurant, a mix of modern luxury and classic elements. This space is perfect for medium sized groups up to 25 guest for the use of business dinners, meetings, mixers, or for special occasions such as birthday parties and anniversaries.

DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Popular dishes

Spaghetti Limone

Chicken Picatta

Caesar Salad

Menu

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Sort by

Filters

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido restaurant rated?

Is DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria- Escondido currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information