The Dip isn't going to blow your mind, as far as Italian food goes - but what it does offer is friendly and fast service, tasty food, and a certain je ne sais quoi that just makes it feel really comfortable as a place to go get a meal. They also have amazing cannoli for after your feed.
Daily specials are usually worth a look. And I seem to always forget when I go that their arrabbiata sauce is really, really hot - the whole jalapeno pepper chopped up in it should be a clue.