DeCicco's Pizzeria: Wildlight’s Newest Slice of New York

As Wildlight continues to grow, so do the number of restaurants that come with it. We’ve seen Mexican joints, burger spots, an ice cream parlor, and even a breakfast place pop up. But now, we finally have a real pizza place – and no, I’m not counting Domino’s. Sorry, Domino’s.

DeCicco​’s promises a New York-style slice, but does it deliver that authentic Big Apple experience, or is it just another pizza chain?

I visited DeCicco​’s during its first week of business, and it was already buzzing with attention. The local Facebook groups were hyping it up as a must-visit​ for a real New York-style slice.

On my first visit, I got the lunch special: two slices of cheese pizza and a drink for $8.29. These slices were massive. The cheese wasn’t overwhelming, allowing the sauce – a slightly sweet, mild, and not-too-tangy blend – to really shine. The crust was light, airy, and just crispy enough.

However, while the pizza itself was great, the interior of DeCicco​’s left a lot to be desired. Space is tight. The cash register is positioned in a narrow hallway that leads to the bathrooms and soda machines, with tables lined along the walls. This means that if you're ordering, you’ll likely be standing awkwardly close to someone trying to eat.

I always make it a point to visit a restaurant twice before making my final judgment. On my second trip, I wanted to explore more of the menu. Once again, the place was packed, but that’s to be expected for a brand-new restaurant.

I ordered the ricotta honey roni​ pizza ($26), which featured mozzarella, ricotta, cupped pepperoni, garlic, and Mike’s Hot Honey. I also got the loaded garlic knots ($10.40), smothered in marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan. Lastly, I tried to order the shrimp parm, but the cashier wasn’t aware it was on the menu, and the manager informed me they weren’t making it that day.

Unfortunately, my second visit came with some hiccups. I was told my order would take 30 minutes. When I returned after 35 minutes, my order was still nowhere in sight. I ended up waiting one hour and 10 minutes before my food was ready. I’m willing to cut them some slack as they adjust to the volume of customers, but that’s still a rough wait time.

Despite the delay, the food did not disappoint. The loaded garlic knots were an unexpected standout. The dough was light, airy, and easy to eat – none of that overly chewy, dense bread you sometimes get. The marinara sauce, mozzarella, and generous chunks of garlic were amazing. But fair warning: if you have indigestion issues, you might want to pop a Tums beforehand.

As for the ricotta honey roni​ pizza, it was wonderful. The creamy ricotta paired so well with the slight sweetness of the hot honey, and the cupped pepperoni added a satisfying crunch and a burst of grease for extra flavor. I kind of wished it had some red sauce to add a little more balance – without it, some bites felt a bit one-note. Still, I devoured every slice.

The only real downside? The price. At nearly $30 for a single pizza, it’s definitely on the expensive side. It’s high-quality, but for some, that price might be hard to justify.

DeCicco​’s has some growing pains to work through, especially when it comes to handling high traffic and streamlining service. But when it comes to the food, they’re doing something right. The pizza is flavorful, the portions are generous, and those garlic knots? Pure gold. If they can iron out the service kinks and maybe optimize their space a bit, this will be a go-to spot for pizza.