"Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well" - Voltaire
Ricci's has a special place in my heart. This great restaurant was the source of our monthly pizza hot lunches back in elementary school. Although everyone knew that our school marked up the price by the slice for a small profit, we really didn't care since Ricci's pizza was amazing.
Their pizzas are lightly sauced, medium thickness, and lightly cooked. Its style is far from the classic neapolitan pizza; instead, they cater toward the neo-western Italian palate. Their gnocchi is fantastic, rich sauce, light dough, and fair portions. Their panzos are perfectly cooked, liberally stuffed with cheese and toppings.
Ricci's is the embodiment of that classic Italian nonna. But instead of paying her with kisses on the cheek, you pay her with money.