The Sicilian Guy
$ • Italian, Food Trucks
Hours:
211 Newark Ave, Jersey City
(201) 559-3381
About The Sicilian Guy
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The Sicilian Guy Reviews
Ignore all the hateful comments
People don’t know how to act-
He’s a one man show…
Go in get your food leave
No eating in it’s takeout only
Don’t ask for plates and forks and such-
It’s not that type of operation
The good and soup is amazing!!!!
Disgusting customer service🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
INCREDIBLE food! The eggplant and lasagne is THE BEST around! And the cannoli's are out of this world!!! 5+ stars no doubt!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Sicilian Guy is a highly praised restaurant in Jersey City known for its delicious, high-quality Italian dishes made with fresh, additive-free ingredients. The food is prepared with top-quality olive oil, excellent cheese, and seasoned just right with herbs and spices, resulting in dishes that are flavorful yet never too salty. Regular customers appreciate that, even with frequent visits, they never tire of the food, which is both healthy and satisfying.
Specialties include the Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, featuring fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, capers, arugula, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, perfect for summer. The restaurant’s baked goods stand out, with focaccia, olive bread, and porchetta pizza boasting amazing crumbs and crusts that highlight the natural sweetness of the flour. The lasagna is notably light and flavorful, while other pasta dishes like farfalle with broccoli rabe and garlic, tortellini with homemade ricotta, and baked ziti are also highly recommended for their exquisite taste and lightness.
The refrigerated section offers addictive jarred olives, Roman artichokes, marinated vegetables, and caponata, all bursting with umami. Their homemade marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella are considered some of the best around. Desserts like ricotta-filled cannoli and chocolate chip cannoli are freshly made and just the right amount of sweetness.
The restaurant’s focus on quality ingredients and traditional recipes is reflected in their standout Chicken Parmigiano, with a tender fresh chicken cutlet, melted mozzarella, aged parmigiano reggiano, and a sauce made from tomatoes imported from Italy, passed down through generations. The meatballs are also praised as the best in Jersey City—tender, seasoned, and smothered in rich sauce.
Overall, The Sicilian Guy offers a genuine, family-style Italian experience. Its healthy, flavorful dishes have even contributed to weight loss and improved cholesterol levels for regular customers, proving its commitment to quality and wellness. With friendly service and a warm atmosphere, it’s a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Italian food made with care.