Delia's Mediterranean Grill and Brick Oven Pizza

As Tazza Kitchen, the food here was very very good. Taken over by local chain Delia's the food is sometimes good but the restaurant remains plagued with minor issues which impact the overall experience. Twice, I have gotten pizzas which are just "too well done" and have dark, almost burned crusts. The first time, when I ordered the classic "Delia" pizza, I was twice asked if "that was all" in an attempt to upsell extras. Word to the wise, if a featured pizza isn't good enough as is, why feature it? (PS, it wasn't) The second time I visited there were few patrons and the affable waiter presumably used this as his excuse not to write down the orders. The result was getting things we didn't ask for and being charged for things we didn't get. On the most recent visit I had the Ricotta and Herb Ravioli with Fava Beans, Charred Eggplant, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Corn Creme. The pasta was homemade and the fresh green fava beans quite nice. Not nice was the lack of any eggplant, a derth of the so-called "herbs" and a heavy hand with the "corn creme" which came off as a rich cheese sauce rather than corn. The sauce could have been piped on, instead it was like a soup. It left the pasta tasting soft and overdone and the whole dish far too rich for a summer day. The price points were high and the fish smell from the kitchen was a tad overpowering.

Bottom line: This chain, with it's large menu of appetizers, salads, pasta and pizza has a lot of options for vegetarians and the actual food ranges from "okay" to "pretty good" but the wait staff needs to be trained and the kitchen staff more disciplined. Be prepared for downtown dining prices in a suburban locale.

Wide ranging Middle Eastern/Italian menu
Multiple Locations -- went to 2931 S. Glebe Rd.
https://www.deliasbrickovenpizza.com/

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