Having officially tried Dell’Anno’s downtown at least 3 times, I feel that I can make an honest review.
Overall, the restaurant receives a “A” grade. For those that loved the old Cibo restaurant, the interior decor hasn’t changed much, just a few new tables, an extra AC line to keep the place comfortably cooled. The colors have changed from a lime green to a dark red/brown combo. With the exposed wooden beams, high ceilings and exposed brick work, the red isn’t overpowering and doesn’t make you feel cramped.
The serving line is very much streamlined from the horrendous staging that was the sandwich and salad line at 316 Cibo. Even the most die-hard fan of 316 Cibo could admit it was pretty bad. There aren’t any long waits. While the salads are pre-made, they still remain very fresh and I highly recommend the Greek Salad (I’m kinda partial to a great Greek Salad). From there you move up to the, for a lack of a better word, “buffet section,” where you have every type of pizza you could possibly want from your local pizzeria. While I’m always partial to thin-crust pepperoni, if you’re really hungry go for the stuffed crust or the deep-dish (Sicilian style) pizza. They also offer pizza rolls and Philly subs.
For the locals who like a good happy hour on the cheap, they offer a XL slice of pizza and a domestic beer for $3 from 4-7 pm. While I’m not a drinker, even I know that’s a good deal. Also they offer other specials like $9.99 XL one topping. While they haven’t been open long yet downtown, I’m still giving Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen an overall rating of 97 (A). If you haven’t been yet – you need to make your way downtown to 316 Main St.
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