DiCarlo’s Pizza - Vienna
1403 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105, United States
4.3
371 reviews
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8C7W+FG Vienna, West Virginia, USA
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Monday: 11–23
Tuesday: 11–23
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Tuesday: 11–23
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Thursday: 11–23
Sunday: 11–23
I chose a corner booth and waited about 10 minutes for my food to arrive, which tells me that it was definitely fresh. I like the presentation in the cardboard boxes. It obviously saves expenses on dishes for the staff but it doesn't feel like a cop-out to be cheap. I've read some complaints about it but you know what? It works for me. I will say that, just a suggestion, perhaps they should have napkin dispensers, salt/pepper shakers, and crushed red pepper/Parmesan cheese shakers at the tables. I had to get up to get more napkins at one point and since the place was empty I took a shaker of cheese and red pepper to my table so I didn't have to keep walking back if I wasn't satisfied. Not a knock against the place, just a suggestion that could improve customer experience.
I decided to try the pizza first. Each square cut had 3 slices of pepperoni. I get that this is their signature and it worked, but I would have loved more pepperoni per slice, but it was still balanced well. I am also a big fan of provolone cheese as a pizza cheese topping. One of the pizza chains I miss is Donatos who uses this type of cheese and it lends itself very well to pizza so I definitely appreciate this cheese choice. I still don't know if I will ever try the toppings cold but you never know. The sauce is great. There wasn't too much on it and it has a good sweet, acidic flavor, with just the right amount of spices to give it a bold taste. This isn't your run-of-the-mill canned sauce. This made me instantly regret my choice of dip for my calzone. The crust is fantastic. Crispy bottom with a nice char on the sides where the cheese caramelized and tender, chewy crumb. Didn't taste doughy or yeasty. The pizza on a whole worked. Solid kudos for that. I hear their sausage is great so I am going to try that next time as well.
Next up was the calzone. The crust looks phenomenal, guys. Perfectly formed, and the application of butter was great, giving it a nice, shiny glaze. I wish there was more garlic in the butter (if that is what was used) because it would really elevate this. I definitely appreciated being asked if I wanted Ricotta on my calzone. I am a huge fan of Ricotta but I have friends and family that absolutely hate it and will not get a calzone if it comes with it. The calzone tasted great. The crust really is outstanding here. Crispy again with a tender pull and didn't taste doughy at all. The toppings are very flavorful. My only disappointment was that the ranch dressing I got was Fat Free. I didn't pay attention to the label when I ripped it off but when I tasted it I immediately knew. I tasted artificial and "off". I don't know if that is all they offer or if it was accidentally given to me in place of regular ranch but I didn't expect it and was a little put off by it. Again, I deeply regretted not getting marinara with my calzone and will not make that mistake again.
All in all I enjoyed my time and really liked the food and will definitely be back.
So this location has more options then DiCarlo's I have been to in the past, just as tasty and delicious. Staff was very nice and helpful. Dining area is very clean, open, and well lite.
There is a little arcade game and claw machines in the corner. The player 1 stick on the arcade was broken when I went so just be prepared if you do decide to play.
I got the standard pepperoni pizza and the crisp was amazing. Definitely one of my favorite DiCarlo's pizzas I have had. I plan on going back more while I am here and enjoying more pizza.
Prices are fair and 2 slices are perfect if you don't eat a lot.
I think I can safely say we would just go with Pizza Place for pizza in the future.
If I go back I'll try not the pizza though! Maybe a calzone!
It was also a weird time to be there with the customers that were there. Think they were having some sort of party but there was a large group.