Been going to Picas for at least 35 years. From tween until now it has never disappointed. It's got good Italian food for the burbs and has the parking south Philly lacks. Strangely enough though my favorite is their prime rib. No one in the burbs makes it as well anymore. And the prices are reasonable. Service has always been consistently good as the servers seemed to be trained in the same mold and many are long timers. Worth a visit.
Review Source:Went back for plain pizza at the behest of my sister in law. It was definitely a solid "good" pie. I was starving at the time so I really did enjoy it. The service sucked again but wasn't as bad as the first time. Would I drive back specifically for the pizza? No. That being said, I am glad I got to try it for myself.
Review Source:I've been here several times in my life, and never left disappointed. Â
For those of you who may have read any of my other reviews, you may have seen me lament the lack of good Italian restaurants in my general vicinity, that being south of Baltimore Pike and east of the Blue Route. Â Let me now officially say that Pica's is what I wish those Italian restaurants could be. Â
I decided to try the pizza for the first time today, and was not disappointed. Â The sauce on top thing actually brings out the flavor of the sauce, which is a good thing in this case. Â Even the wife enjoyed a leftover slice a few hours later and deemed it quite tasty. Â So Pica's pleased two people tonight. Â
I sat at the bar, and enjoyed great service. Â I suppose what keeps it from 5 stars is that I found $9.99 to be a tad bit high for the amount of food you get with the small regular pizza. Â I do wish they allowed the sale of slices at the bar to enjoy with a beer. Â But that's probably more my beef than anything. Â
Overall, a worthy experience, and I will be back to order something more substantial next time.
I love  Pica's  pizza.  Unusual  because  the  sauce is on top.  So  tasty.   No one else makes  pizza  this way.  I  don't have Pica's  pizza  very often  but  when I  do it is  heaven!  The restaurant  is family owned and  is old fashioned-  you feel like  you are  stepping back in time  to a  begone era.   They have  a large extensive menu  but I always get the pizza ( which is what they are famous  for).   This is a great place  for families and  couples to  dine.
Review Source:This has been one of my favorite pizza places since as far back as I can remember...I live in Collingdale which is about a 20 minute drive from here but I would drive to get it even if it was an hour away, that's how good it is. I took my girlfriend here for the first time a couple months ago and she is obsessed with it! Doesn't get much better than Pica's!
Review Source:Not to toot my own horn, BUT I know my Italian food. Â Even though the blood that runs through my veins is only 25% Italian, in my heart I am 100% gravy cooking-Olive Garden hating- gold chain owing- Cadillac driving- big hair wearing Italiana.
So when I get invited to an Italian dinner in Delco with my husband's nearly 100% Irish family, my heart stops a little bit. Â However, I am happy to report that I made it out of the dinner at Picas with my guidette heart still intact.
I would probably describe this place as an Italian diner. Â Huge restaurant with an even larger menu, super friendly waitstaff that calls you "hun", and average but decent food. Â We shared a pizza as an appetizer and I ordered the manicotti. Â I was pretty impressed with the pizza- I love the sauce on top style of pizza. Â The sauce could of had a bit more spice but overall it was good. Â The manicotti was a bit too cheesy for my liking but I could tell the sauce was tasty and the pasta was super thin and tasted homemade.
There are definitely better Italian options within a short drive but if you find yourself at Picas, you can count on a decent meal.
Thought it was horrible that I came into have lunch with my family, ordered $50 worth of food and was charged $2 for bread with my antipasto salad. Â When I questioned this I was told I was charged because I didn't order a dinner! Â Are you kidding me? Â I have enjoyed it many meals at Pica's and I will never go back. Â Very turned off.
Review Source:I had a great Chicken Parmigiano sandwich. Â No frills good italian fare and if you are under 60, you are well below the average age of the customers, so don't go expecting a lot of glam or a trendy scene. Â It is really good italian food at a reasonable price. Â Definitely going back.
Review Source:Family owned. Â Courteous.
Some of the best pizza in Philadelphia.
Sauce on top....
Worth a ride from where ever you are. Â
Would love to see more available on draught other than Light, Lite and Light....but I'll have a glass of cheap wine and enjoy the pepperoni. Â
Decent baked pastas to boot
This was a tough one to swallow as I grew up eating the original Santucci's in Juniata Park which has always been near and dear. Â Pica's pizza is VERY similar and if they cook it well done enough, its even better. Â Good for take out. Â Do not prefer to dine in, outdated decor, service OK.
Review Source:Picas makes some of the best pizza in delco. Â The white with broccoli raab is sensational. Â I like to order my pizza a little bit well done for an extra crispy crust, and the pica's broccoli raab extra crispy is delicious. Pica's differentiates its product from the gaggle of pizza houses in delco by making their pizza with the cheese on the bottom and the sauce on the top. Â Flavor town! If you are spending time in delco and are looking for a piping Italian favorite, then you can't miss Pica's!
Review Source:I grew up on this pizza and will never grow tired of it. Growing up in the Upper Darby/ Delco area- Good pizza is a rare find. Good Italian pizza just does not exist. This may not be the traditional thin crust/round pie you think of  but when you want good italian pizza, Pica's upside down pizza is the best around . You gotta ask for it well done and my personal fav is the crumply sausage.
Service is the always warm and welcoming with an old school kinda feel. The other italian menu items are good- nothing to rave about in my opinion but still good in a limited area. I tend to go straight for the pizza when I"m ordering Pica's though, espcially since it's rare that I get to enjoy it anymore.
Whenever people ask the "Best Pizza" question in the yelp talk threads, I always suggest Pica's, nowhere else. Besides the pizza, the food is delicious. They have a full menu with a variety to choose from. The main reason to come here is for the pizza. Every once in a while I will get pasta. All of the reviews here are pretty accurate. Cheese on the bottom, tasty sauce on top. Before you say which pizza is the best in Philly, stop here before casting your final vote. You have to try it.
Review Source:What kind of crazy ass pizza is this! Â You'll hear comments like this all the time when a newbie shows up at Pica's. Â Then they take a bite. Â What do you hear next? Â Wow, this crazy ass pizza is great! Â It does look a little strange. Â It's square and the cheese is under the sauce. Â Small and large pies are $9.95 and $14.75. Â The price of toppings varies but run around $2.50 each. Â So large pies can be a little pricy but it's worth it. Â That's it for the pizza. Â What about the remainder of the menu?
This is a classic Southern Italian joint and the menu is huge. Â If it's Italian, it's probably here and the portions are large. Â The food is definitely above average. Â Stuffed Homemade Chicken Cannelloni- Crepe Stuffed with Chicken, Spinach, Ricotta Cheese & Topped with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese for $17.95. This was the last dish I enjoyed here. Â It comes with a salad and hot bread and was delicious.
Can you get better Italian in South Philly? Â Sure you can but then you have to get there and hassle with parking etc. Â Pica's has a nice parking lot so weekdays are easy. Â This place is incredibly popular so Fridays and Saturday parking can be a challenge. Â
So if you are looking for a suburban Italian or a great crazy ass pizza you should give these folks a try.
I went last week with a rather large party and the food/service was excellent.
Seating was quick, but I did call ahead to reserve my seating. Â After we all got settled into our seats our waitress was prompt to take our drink orders.
Our server was pleasant and had no issues with our food or drink orders. She came by several time to ensure we were happy or to refill drink orders.
The food comes out in huge proportions, so bring you appetite with you. Also, if going with a larger party, order a large pizza pie, well done (trust me you will love it).
I have never been to Picas with a party smaller than six and every time we all leave, we leave happy. The service and food is great and it is what will keep my family driving from various parts of Pennsylvania to have our family functions.
The only reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because of the limited parking, but this can be seen as a good thing. If the parking lot is full, the restaurant is full, and there must be a reason the restaurant is full.
I have no idea how to write a fair review of Pica's ... it's a full-menued, southern italian, banquet ready, bar/take-out/dine-in restaurant in Upper Darby. Â And I have been dining-in and taking-out Pica's my entire life. Â Yet ... the only items from the menu I have ever sampled ... salads, fries, and pizza. Â I've never had the seafood sampler, never tried the snapper soup, I haven't even had a bowl of pasta or even a hoagie here. Â Just pizza. Â for 45 years. Â A whole lotta Pica's pies. Â And still ... how can I give it less than 5 stars? Â This is simply the best italian pizza there is. Â It's a square, sauce over cheese pie, that is blissfully, joyfully, unabashedly, unpretentiously perfect.
Review Source:You either love it or you hate it. Â Or if you're like me, you go through love periods and hate periods with Pica's. Â Regardless, you have to at least go to this neighborhood institution to check it out. Â
The pizza (as others have mentioned) is upside down and very thin. Â So thin, a friend of mine and I recently ate an entire small (square) pie while sitting for a lovely dinner. Â It is best right out of the oven so when it arrives at your table, dig in immediately. Â
There are plenty of other things on the menu but none that stick out in my mind enough to write about. Â One goes to Pica's for the pizza. Â
They also do takeout which is convenient but gets extremely packed, especially on Friday nights so good luck finding a parking spot. Â Other items to pick up from takeout - chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and house salad. Â The fingers are truly fresh pieces of chicken breast lightly breaded and absolutely delicious, the mozzarella is also fresh and comes of course with marinara sauce that is quite tasty. Â The salad just brings a bit of green into an otherwise not-so-healthy dinner. Â Ask for the house Italian dressing and if you're with me....NO BEETS!
My last review of bad pizza just depressed me (I take my pizza very seriously) so I thought I would write a review of my favorite pizza place in the world: PICA'S. It is the absolute best. It is the kind of pizza that makes me whisper "I love you...I love you so damn much" right before I dive in and eat it. It's that good. I only wish that I lived closer so that I could creep out my fellow dining companions on a regular basis but we can't always get what we want. Pica's, don't you ever change.
Also, side note: When I first went to Pica's for my sister's birthday dinner I was dumb enough not to order the pizza (had not discovered it yet) and ordered the lobster ravioli instead. This was very tasty but once I discovered their pizza, I never ordered anything else again.
I have been here about a half-dozen times and usually the service and food are quite good - EXCEPT for last night's visit. Â We had a new server and it seemed like the kitchen was run by newbs as well. Â In the middle of our meal the server stopped by our table and asked if she could have our cheese - she couldn't walk to the service area and get one? Â We waited a fair amount of time for our bread and soup. Â I had some of the worst alfredo ever - tasted like bechamel sauce. Â My fiance's side of pasta was dried out - as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp forever and his veal was just OK (he said it's usually great). Â We spoke to the manager on the way out and she was somewhat consoling and gave us a gift certificate for our next visit. Â Still not sure if we will return.
Review Source:Pica's is indeed (in the words of Jim H.) an institution in Upper Darby PA.
Believe it or not I am not here to review, nor have I ever been a fan of their pizza. Â Though it is quite good if you like that sort of pizza (basically tomato pie with the cheese underneath the sauce), I am actually reviewing everything but the pizza.
I love Pica's homestyle Italian menu. Â Their chicken and veal parm dishes are to die for and portions are huge, you could actually share them with AT LEAST 2 other people; if not you'll have a doggie bag good for at least 2 more meals. Â They make great homemade pastas (capellini or as you may know it, "angel hair" is my favorite) Â and the bolognese sauce is fabulous. Â The meatballs are wonderful as well.
I am usually eating healthy and I absolutely love their sauteed scallops (I request lite butter, lite oil and they always accomodate me perfectly). Â
The most fabulous thing about Pica's is BY FAR, their house dressing (called creamy italian--but more like a wonderful, not too thick, garlicky caesar). Â This dressing is SO INCREDIBLY wonderful that I like to have some salad with my dressing (pardon the corny cliche). Â You can actually purchase it, THANK GOD!!!! Â And sometimes if you have a really nice waitress, she'll give you a couple extra li'l containers to take home with you. Â SSHHH don't tell anyone.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the wonderful waitstaff and the host (who is also the owner) and hostesses (2 of whom are the owners daughters). Â Everyone is sooo nice and accomodating, which makes your dining experience all the more pleasant.
I am so happy and feel so fortunate that we have had Pica's so close by for all of these years. Â Delaware County needs more (Old European/Homestyle Italian) restaurants like Pica's that have the staying power. Â Pica's is not just an old stand-by, it's wonderful Italian food that an Italian mama would make. Â
Kudos to Pica's for sticking around all of these years. Â Here's to many more years of service to Delaware County and the surrounding communities.
Pica's Italian Restaurant fell into my lap unexpectedly like all great things...classic novel, fine wine, or a big bottle of propranolol and a comfy pillow...you know, the great things.
One day I am walking out of this bar, as I am one to do...I am drunk, as I am one to be, and I am holding a Domino's pizza bag, hat, and a huge clump of hair from a delivery boy, as I am one to do. I am cursing, as always...I am angry...as always...I am gorgeous...as always.
I am muttering something about the fall of civilization, the lack of quality, the death of true artists when this beautiful girl walks up to me. She is amazing. A vision. Â She gently takes the items out of my hands and hugs me...pressing me hard against her breasts...I smiled...I was in. Â She whispered something sweetly in a french accent with seriously heavy lisp...it was disturbing...I, Rex Marvin, was disturbed...am disturbed...but more disturbed.
She led my by the hand to her car where she performed the most acrobatic love maneuvers a woman can perform. After 6 minutes of passion she was unsatisfied and hungry. Â She told me would eat at her favorite place...we pulled up to Pica's...as I got out she screamed something about my manhood...I don't think it was nice...something about a thumb...and drove away. Truthfully I was glad, she looked like heaven but sounded like Porky Pig...it was all too much...much too much.
I went inside and ordered their famous pizza. It was a revelation. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top and a great slice of real deli pepperoni. Â I ate the whole pie.
Over the next few times I tried the fried ravioli, several pasta dishes (veal in red sauce being the best), and various appetizers. Â The food was always good. Â It is not great, but the food all seems to be made with care and pride, and that goes a long way.
I wouldn't go too far out of my way for anything except the pizza, which earned this place an extra star, but it is a good place to eat if you are near by.
I saw that girl again...she cried. I cried. She licked my tears. I confessed my love..."I love you, Porky" I whispered..."I love you, Thumb." Â Four days letter she moved back to France and took my favorite blow up Betty White Golden Girls love doll. Â C'est La Vie.
We are headed here for dinner tonight and thought it was a great time to review the magic that is Pica's. Â
The reviews on here are all over the place and I can see that - it is definitely a love/hate kind of establishment. Â In order to love it you have to find the kitschy-ness of the place charming and appreciate old school kind of food. Â
There pizza here is delicious and perfect for me. Â I absolutely hate pizza sauce that has chunks or little pieces of tomato in it. Â This sauce is on the thinner side and devoid of tomato particles. Â I also think it is quite flavorful. Â I always order my pizza "well done" because I think it tastes better when it's a little brown. Â
Another food item of note is the house dressing. Â It's a creamy-ish Italian dressing that is delicious and tastes so good on their salad - which for some reason is so cold it's like it came out of the freezer (that's not my preference but I'm used to it). Â
If you are local and haven't tried it - give it a try. Â But the first time you eat the pizza - eat it at the restauarant. Â It's best coming straight out of the oven and hot.
Square pizza?!?!?!? Sauce on top?!?!?!?! OMG
Yeah well these were novelty's back in 1986 when I first went here. All I hear from people is how this pizza is so amazing. I grew up 1 mile from Pica's and I've never been a fan on their gimmicky pizza. It gets cold very quick, it's skimpy and it's small.
If you want an excellent square pizza with sauce on top of the cheese take some time to go to Santucci's pizza. That is how it's done. If Mario and Gino's was still open I'd recommend going there since they had the best pizza in Upper Darby.
If you are within 10 miles of Pica's you need to try it. Â One of a kind pizza and pasta dishes. Â Recipes handed down from generation to generation and you can taste it. Â Tomato pie but does have cheese under the sauce. Â Find your topping and enjoy. Â If there was one food I could not live without, it'd be a Pica's red pie with Ricotta cheese. Â The baked rigatoni and manicotti are also top notch. Â I mostly prefer getting it to go because odds are good you'll feel like you're eating in a nursing home, but sometimes a sit down is fun and nostalgic. Â Enjoy!
Review Source:I grew up around the corner from Pica's and it's still hands down my favorite pizza place. You either love the cheese on the bottom/sauce on top square pizza or you hate it. Â It's busy, the take out kitchen is always clean, and you better know how to order before you get in there.
It's a mad house during Lent on Friday nights, and sometimes the line is out the door with people waiting for plain cheese pizzas.
I prefer take out to eating in the restaurant but I've eaten in the dining room plenty of times and never had any trouble. Overall, I think it's a great place and the owners/cooks really seem to care about what they're doing and the product they are putting out.
My friend lives 10 mins away and she suggested pizza for dinner one night when we were pressed with time. So we pulled in. It's seems to be a family friendly restaurant. They certainly accommodate larger groups. The decor is a bit dated for my taste, but the food made up for it.
The pizza which comes in 2 sizes are good, but nothing to call home about. It's a thinner crust, shaped rectangularly. In my opinion, the pizza wasn't quite hot enough. We also ordered salad and a pasta dish. They advertise that they pasta is made on premises. It was really not that great. It was not al dente enough so the texture was really off.
I guess for a surburban restaurant, it's not a bad choice. But I wouldn't make a trip out her solely for their food.
If you grew up or have lived in the southern Delco area, you have at least heard of Picas. Its an institution. I myself have been here as a teen but my family werent Picas people, we didnt like the saucy pizza.I hadnt been there since High School, when we came as a large group after a play. On a recent foray into Upper Darby, I was exited to try the place again as an adult.
Upon walking into Picas, and seeing the fancy lobby, and a large portrait of Frank Rizz- uh I mean Frank Pica staring back at me, I began to feel a bit under dressed in my t-shirt and jeans. Especially after seeing the Sopranos extra in the lobby, dressed to the nines in a 3 piece suit complete with sunglasses and turquoise hat. Im now thinking that he must have escaped from one of the banquet halls, Pica uses for wedding receptions and events.
Despite my loutish attire, we were greeted warmly and only had to wait a few minutes for a table for 2. Its hard to describe the atmosphere of Picas. I wouldnt want to insult Picas by saying it was diner-like, however it definitely wasnt fine dining. Lest anyone take that as a negative, let me say that I felt very comfotable here and had the perfect mix of class and warmth.
Our server (Mary?) was fantastic. I often sense the robotic fakeness of servers, who make the employee/customer dynamic really evident. This girl made us feel like guests as opposed to customers. She was knowledgable, and had a great sense of humor, she was available yet not obtrusive. I was with someone , who likes to put servers on the spot (in a charming way) and she rose to every occasion.
The food was better than I remember. We were given Bread and butter and stewed peppers and onions gratis to start. My guest thought the peppers were phenominal. I was a fan of the bread, which was a dense portuguese style roll. The menu was quite ecclectic, but we both felt like italian food was the way to go. I got the Lasagne, which was better than most that ive had at other italian places ive been to recently. Between bread, house salad, and the oh-so large slab of Lasagne, I feel like I got my moneys worth at the price( about $20 per person). Im ashamed to say that I couldnt even finish my meal, however it made a fantastic lunch the next day.
Upon leaving, my guest felt the need to seek out the manager, to compliment our server. They were genuinely appreciative of the compliment and I felt like they would pass the message along. Ive seen managers just brush off compliments and complaints, these people however were professional and knew how to bring back business. No surprise that Picas is an institution in Delco.
So we dragged our loutish asses out of there, definitely a few pounds heavier and a few mph slower than when we went in. For once, I wasnt jealous or resentful of meeting up with an old friend from High School and seeing that theyve done pretty well for themselves in the interum. But then again, Picas never pasted "Kick Me" notes on my back in homeroom. They were always good people.
I've been going to Picas since I was a little boy (seventies). The main draw for me is the pizza, but more on that later.
Pica's is a large Italian eatery, much larger than your average chain restaurant. They feature dine-in, banquet facilities, take out, and a full bar. The decor is nice, with lots of nice wood trim. Its a little date, but I like it. It has an assortment of booths and tables, and the seating is very comfortable. The restaurant is always clean. Upon entering you will be in the foyer where the hostess station is. This area looks like some elderly Italian womans living room (not that its bad).
Once seated, the service is relatively quick. The menu is large and varied, with all sorts of Italian dishes. I'll be honest in that the only thing I've ever eaten here is pizza and french fries.. Others have had other menu items and think its great.
Now, onto the pizza! This is not your regular every day pizza. Its not New York Styles, its Not Chicago Style, its not national chain style. Its hard to describe what style it is, but it is fantastic. The pizza is square with a crust that is not too thin, but not too thick. I'd say its maybe a 1/2 inch thick at its thickest. The pizza is "built" with the sauce on the top, with sheets of cheese underneath it. The cheesy is not shredded, its more like a sheet as I said and is quite tasty. The sauce (which imo is where this baby shines) is fairly sweet with a slight kick to it. I think it may even have a dash of wine in it. If you like a saucy pizza, then this is for you.The crust on the edge will typically have a nice char (not burnt) on it and has just enough "crisp" to it.
Overall, you really cant beat this place. Its a great place for daters, families, or even you single folk who want great takeout!
We only went here once in the 4 years we lived in town. Â For some reason it wasn't on our radar until right before we moved away. Â The food was certainly delicious and the staff was friendly and family-like. Â
There was plenty to choose from on the menu and it was reasonably priced. Â This is a great place to go with your family or friends.
Pica's is a true Italian restaurant and probably one of my favorites.
Best known for its awesome pizza, it has a full range Italian menu.
It really does serve some of the greatest pizza around!. Its lunch specials and dinner specials are excellent. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome every time. They also have a wide variety of food on their menu and also a children's menu.
The only downside is the wait for your food but they do tell you up front that it takes them a little more time to make your food delicious.
This is also a great place for special parties and all occasions; at a reasonable price.
Definitely a must try...
Question: Â You're all familiar with diners, right? Â Menus that go on forever...most attentive service...particular talent with baked goods? Â
Okay.
Second Question: You're also familiar with family-owned Italian restaurants, right? Â Every type of pasta gravy under the sun...HUGE portions...an older gentleman gently running the show from behind the scenes like a maestro?
Okay then.
Well, have you ever experienced BOTH these gastronomic phenomena under the same roof?
Because that's what you get at Pica's of Upper Darby. Â Darby gets made fun of and for good reason. Â Besides being the birthplace of Jamie Kennedy and being a place to move for really super cheap rent, there's not much to it. Â There's especially not much to the restaurant scene, if you can even call it that with a straight face. Â Therefore, as the only game in town, you can imagine what a bang-up business they do. Â
Last Sunday, the boyfriend and I were famished, I was on a cooking strike and we were traveling back to his place (yes, he lives in Upper Darby) to pick up his work clothes for the week. Â We called ahead and ordered and I watched this orchestra play on as we waited patiently. Â On the one hand, Pica's is an old-school diner, where a grad party or small wedding reception can happen regularly. Â On the other hand, and at the other side of the building, Pica's is an energetic and busy take-out cheesesteak and pasta joint. Â It was amazing!
Ooh and the food. Â I almost forgot. Â This isn't the best Italian food you'll ever have, but the portions are enough for two full dinners, the menu is very pro-meat (great for the meat connoisseurs that my boyfriend and I each are) and the desserts (tiramisu and chocolate cake being my favorites) are to die for!
Don't travel to Upper Darby just to visit Pica's. Â But if your car should happen to blow a tire on West Chester Pike before the 69th Street station and you're hungry for Italian food, stop at Pica's of Upper Darby. Â Have the spaghetti Bolognese.
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