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Rico's Pizzeria

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114 reviews
#353 of 674 Restaurants in Sarasota
$$ - $$$, Italian, Gluten Free Options
6547 Gateway Ave, GulfGate Village, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803
+1 941-922-9604
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Open Now:11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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3.5 114 reviews
#75 of 95 Italian in Sarasota
#353 of 627 Restaurants in Sarasota
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PRICE RANGE
$2 - $16
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
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6547 Gateway Ave GulfGate Village, Sarasota, FL 34231-5803
2.3 miles from Siesta Beach
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SPECIALTY COMBO PIZZAS​
King Neptune
13.95 15.95 17.95 19.95 22.95 36.95
The Works
Pepperoni, sausage, olives, onions, mushrooms and green peppers.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
Veggie Deluxe
Mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onions, spinach and broccoli.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
Carnivore
Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ground beef, ham.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
The Greek
Onion, calamata olives, pepperoncini, tomato, feta, mozzarella cheese.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
Margherita
Fresh garlic, basil, tomatoes, romano, mozzarella cheese, light sauce.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
Buffalo Wing Pizza
Buffalo tenders, mild wing sauce, bleu cheese or ranch and mozzarella.
10.95 12.95 14.95 16.95 18.95 32.95
OVEN FRESH PIZZA​
Cheese
8.95 10.95 11.95 12.95 14.95 26.95
White
Mozzarella, ricotta and romano cheeses, fresh garlic and olive oil.
9.95 11.95 12.95 13.95 15.95 28.95
Regular Toppings
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, ground beef, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, hot peppers, black olives.
1.55 1.65 1.75 1.85 1.95 3.25
Premium Toppings
Eggplant, Artichokes, tomatoes, salami, bacon, spinach, broccoli, pineapple, roast, red peppers, jalapenos calamata olives, sundried tomatoes, banana peppers, anchovies.
1.95 2.05 2.15 2.25 2.35 5.50
Extra Cheese
1.95 2.05 2.35 2.60 2.85 6.00
Chicken
2.70 2.90 3.10 3.30 3.50 6.00
Shrimp
3.50 3.70 3.90 4.10 4.30 10.00
PIZZA BY THE SLICE​
Cheese, White or Sicilian
2.75
.50 each
.75 each
Cheese+0.75
HOT SUBS​
Sausage or Meatball Parmesan
6.95
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
6.95
Veal Parmesan
7.95
Sausage, Peppers, Onions
With cheese.
6.95
Philly Steak and Cheese
Pepperoni, onion, mushroom, peppers.
7.95
Philly chicken and cheese
7.95
Gyro
On pita bread with tomatoes and onions.
5.95
Chicken Finger Sub
Hot, med, mild with provolone, ranch or bleu cheese.
7.95
COLD SUBS​
With lettuce, tomato, onion, Italian dressing; double meat add $2
Ham, Salami and Cheese
6.95
Rico’s Special
Pepperoni, salami, ham, capicola, provolone.
6.95
CALZONES & STROMBOLI​
Calzones
Ricotta, mozzarella and ham.
Stromboli
Pepperoni, sausage and peppers.
GREEN FRESH SALADS​
Dressings: oil and vinegar • creamy caesar • Bleu cheese 1000 island • house italian • ranch • honey Mustard.
Seafood
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams
9.95
Chicken
Grilled, fried or blackened
8.95
Chicken Caesar
Grilled, fried or blackened
8.95
Greek or Antipasto
Small6.95
Large8.95
Caesar
Small4.95
Large6.95
Tossed
Small3.95
Large5.95
Add Mozzarella
Small0.75
Large1.25
APPETIZERS​
Rico’s Sampler
Three mushrooms, 3 mozzarella sticks, 2 tenders, 3 poppers.
9.95
Fried Ravioli with Marinara
5.95
Mussels Marinara - 1 lb. .....7.95...2 lb...14.95
1 lb7.95
2 lb14.95
Fried Calamari
With marinara sauce.
6.95
Artichoke Parmesan
Topped with romano.
5.95
Jalapeno Poppers
(Five)​ (cheddar) - with ranch.
4.95
Garlic Knots
(Twelve) hot and fresh, with marinarasauce.
5.95
Fried Eggplant Marinara
Topped with romano.
4.95
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
(Five) with arinarasauce.
4.95
Fried Mushrooms
5.95
CHICKEN, WINGS & BASKETS​
Honey garlic, BBQ, mild, med., hot; baskets served with fries.
Wings
Make it a Basket
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
Chicken Tenders
(Five)6.95
Basket7.95
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
7.95
Basket8.95
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN FAVORITES​
Spaghetti or Ziti
7.95
Meatballs 9.95
Meat sauce 9.95
Sausage 9.95
Pasta Alfredo or Pasta Fra Diavolo
8.95
Chicken+3.00
Shrimp+4.00
Chicken Cacciatore
10.95
Chicken Piccata
10.95
Chicken Marsala
10.95
Chicken Florentine
10.95
Chicken Francese.(Egg Crusted)
12.95
Veal Piccata
12.95
Veal Marsala
12.95
Served with garlic bread and salad.
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Reviewed October 13, 2019
The worst delivery experience!

Sorry I can't give zero stars for ridiculous, horrible customer service ... Our order was wrong & the idiot on the telephone told us they would make it right however she lied. We had to call to find out they were doing nothing to help!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 5, 2019 via mobile
The best!

Highly recommend this place! Had the best Italian food . Open busy kitchen serving lots of takeouts with a small sit in area. Staff super friendly. Pizzas looked amazing but we had pasta which was superb!

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank Sally C
RicosPizza, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded October 7, 2019

Thank you Sally, we truly appreciate your kind words and coming in to try us out! We hope you live close and can stop in again soon. We know you have many dining choices, thank you again. Kind pizza regards, Mark, family & staff

Reviewed August 1, 2019
Excellent food

Awesome pizza and garlic knots! After trying 3 different pizza places this week - Rico's is the best!

Date of visit: July 2019
Thank luckyduck61
RicosPizza, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded August 2, 2019

Thank you Lucky Duck! You are exactly right there are a lot of pizza options, happy to hear you like how we do it. We hope to see you again soon and often. And don't forget the cheesecake. Piece.

Reviewed June 16, 2019
Look no further if you want delicious pizza

I’m in Italian girl. Pizza is my favorite food. I’m from New York. This is the best pizza I have ever tasted. They also deliver. Don’t call anyone else because this is truly the best

Date of visit: June 2019
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RicosPizza, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded June 17, 2019

Thank you Joan SistaKey! We strive everyday to serve up the good stuff with maybe just a hint of the New York New Jersey flavor coming through. See you again soon. Piece.

Reviewed April 19, 2019 via mobile
Fresh and yummy

We had pizza at a friend’s kid’s party. I was impressed! I can tell it was freshly made and the ingredients were fresh. So I took note of the box-Rico’s. Even my kid who is a pizza snob ate a whole slice. He’s only had...More

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank Virginia T
FiveRileys, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded August 3, 2019

Thank you Virginia!

Reviewed March 13, 2019
Know how to make pizza

The area was very crowded and all the restaurants were full. didn't want pizza but there was a table empty so we went in and so glad we did. Great pizza! Cannolis and cinnamon twists to go. The place for pizza

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank alpLewes
FiveRileys, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded August 3, 2019

Thank you alpLewes! You just never know how will you will find the next delicious hole in wall do you? Happy to hear you found us and enjoyed it. We hope to see you wander in again soon, Piece.

Reviewed February 16, 2019 via mobile
Best pizza!

Rico’s is our favorite place for pizza is Sarasota 👍 The pizza is delicious and the staff is super friendly. 😊

Date of visit: February 2019
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FiveRileys, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded February 17, 2019

Thank you for the kind words! Our crazy high energy staff is at your service. And of course we are always striving to serve you a great pizza!

Reviewed January 9, 2019 via mobile
Clueless Staff

I ordered 2 takeout pizzas and arrived at the time they told me to be there. Paid for the pies and was told to wait. 25 minutes later (yes - 25 minutes) the pie maker looked at 2 pies warming on top of the oven...More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed November 6, 2018
Disappointing

This place gets very good reviews, but we didn't have the best of luck here. We stopped in to order a take-away pizza. Service was good and friendly. The disappointment happened when we got home to find they'd given us the wrong pizza, or at...More

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank norskies
RicosPizza, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded November 7, 2018

Uh oh, well let's fix that! The gentlemen that accidentally got yours came right back. Can we buy you another, give you your money back or maybe a credit for next time? Or maybe all 3! Please let us know, we waited for you to...More

Reviewed November 2, 2018
Best pizza in Sarasota!

You won't find pizza better anywhere else! They know how to run a business! I have never had anything but amazing, and they are always personal with there customers. I give this place 5 stars!

Date of visit: November 2018
Thank surferpro
FiveRileys, Owner at Rico's Pizzeria, responded to this reviewResponded November 3, 2018

Thank you SurferPro! It’s great to hear positive feedback as we love what we do. Cheers, Mark,family and staff

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