Rico's Pizzeria - Sarasota

Really good pizza and service. Appropriate prices and a nice break from all upscale restaurants in the circle. Ambience/View: 2.5 (typical pizza shop) Service: 4 Foods: 4 Costs (experience value): ANNEX

Wonderful pizza! New York style with thin, foldable crust. Fresh ingredients and good sauce. Stromboli was filled with meat and cheese. Lots of flavor! Delivery does take awhile, but it is worth it. A bit pricey but it is the only delivery pizza on Lido key.

We come to Sarasota once a year and always make a pilgrimage to Rico’s. This year there was just something very different about the vibe. Maybe it’s the pandemic, maybe it’s new crew members. I don’t know, somethings different. Wife’s pasta con pesto was really good. Our Buffalo chicken pizza was good....it’s been better in the past. Wanted garlic parm wings but they aren’t on the menu anymore. Spent way too much money and didn’t leave satisfied as in the past. I’m loyal and that’s why I’m giving 4 stars instead of 3. Maybe I just picked a bad day to swing in.

Love the owner Sal : He’s typical Sicilian with bad tempura, bad attitude, but so lovable! He gets the sh*t done in this place. He makes sure pizza comes out of oven and served the way it should be, no corners cut, and aligns everyone there. We ordered vegetable pizza which is not my choice but I went with what friends wanted. Sal’s parents were sitting there also. His brother was helping in kitchen. Overall such a lovely family, lovely place, awesome food. Can’t wait to get back here.

The garlic cheese bread here is absolutely incredible—hands down the best I've ever tasted! I only wish we didn't live so far away. My husband and kids enjoyed the pizza, and I really loved the veggie cold sub.