Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1

Our family visited Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen – No.1 on Sunday after a soccer game, and we were impressed from the moment we walked in. We were promptly seated by a friendly hostess and taken care of by an excellent waitress who was attentive and upbeat throughout our meal. We ordered the Bruschetta, Sfinciuni Pizze, Schiacciata Pizze, and a couple of pasta dishes — everything tasted fantastic and authentically Sicilian. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and everyone at the table enjoyed sampling the different items. Overall, we had a great experience from start to finish. I’d highly recommend Licari’s to anyone looking for something different and better than the typical pizza or Italian restaurants in Grand Rapids. We’ll definitely be back!

I love Licaris. It is by far the best Italian food in Grand Rapids. The food is always delicious. The service is always great. The liquor selection is amazing. Tonight I came in late in the evening needing dinner and a drink and James the bartender gave me excellent service and even asked the kitchen to spice up my dinner for me and made reference to them about the kind of sauce I like. Food came out great as always, Always amazing

Noelle gave us one of the greatest Italian dining experiences that you can find here in Grand Rapids. This restaurant is not pretentious, but still has a very nice atmosphere and is very clean and modern. The menu has a nice range of options not only of pizza which so many ‘Italian’ restaurants have, but also a great deal of fantastic pastas and antipastos. The wine selection while not exactly eclectic did have a nicely rounded selection to choose from. Noelle is an old soul in a young body and we think she is going to great places considering the impression she left in such a short time!

Giving a shout out to our server James for a great experience. We always love coming to Licari‘s and tonight was no different. He was very helpful, offering us samples in different wines and guiding us through the new menu. The featured item Apple bacon pizza was amazing! As was the lemon mascarpone tart dessert. And the dolce sandwich is always a win. oh yeah, the Kalamata olives dip amazing.

So glad we found this place! We were in town for spring break and my hubby’s birthday, he wanted “good” pizza and found Licaris rated #1 nearby so we headed over. From first entering Bri greeted us warmly and was very informative and inviting. Being a chef and foodie myself I’m quite picky when it comes to eating out…Licaris surpassed every single person in our party’s expectations! Cocktails were out of this world! The cucumber martini was one of the best I’ve ever had, we tried the peach martini (recommended by our fantastic server Bri) as well and it was divine! Their homemade lemonchello is amazing. Hubby’s fav was their smoked bourbon manhattan! These drinks were made with tender loving tase bud umami! Appetizers Bri recommended the buffalo burrata cheese ball! We should have ordered two! It was devoured in seconds and everyone was ooooing and aahhing at the flavors! We tried the house salad and even something so simple was on par! The dressing was flavored perfectly and everything on the salad was crisp and fresh! For mains we had divine pesto Roso, delicious homemade meatball panini; the meatballs and bread were so flavorful and fresh, homemade chips and red pepper sauce that was to melt for! Also tried the Quattro Gusei, and Michelangelo pizzas! We should have gotten larger sizes! They were so good we ate everything even though we were all full! The ingredients were chefs kiss, and that crust is something to write your grandma about! For dessert we had cannolis that were so good! Their homemade filling reminded me of my nonnas! We also tried their pistachio cheesecake it was so light and fluffy and delicious to the last crumb! We highly recommend Licaris and if you ask for Bri she will ensure your visit is extra special! Bris recommendations, helpful and tentative demeanor , and impeccable service was above and beyond! We look forward to coming back!

The pizza is extremely salty, but otherwise be really good. If you like a really salty pizza this is your place. Unfortunately I do not care for it. The inside of the restaurant looks like a nice place to have a sit down meal though.

I was a great fan of Licari's when it was at the smaller location. Granted, the size may have been an issue, and probably more so for the staff. But the move to the new location has recuduced the character that I loved. It's a tad overpriced, although the food is very, very good. I'm disappointed in the service as it is now quite slow and impersonal. It took a while to get even the initial drink order in. I had to ask for water, never got asked if I wanted another glass of wine, only ordered an appetizer and it took a while. I actually think the bartenderforgot as she was on her own, and it seemedit may have sat for a while. It was a Sunday evening and somewhat busy, but not over the top busy. I think the food is excellent., but I have been disappointed in the service and general atmosphere the last few times i've been in. I wish the old Italian family feeling was back.

Consistently great food and service. Full bar and unique cocktail list, large wine list, but also good for the basics and house wines. Everything tastes homemade. Entree selection is varied, pizzas are outstanding, and bruschetta app is very good! Amy D provided great service and welcome recommendations. Never felt rushed.