Sicily Pizza and Pasta (Sipipa) in Houston, TX

Basic Information:

Pizza: Sicily Pizza and Pasta (Sipipa)

Number of Locations: 4, all near Houston, TX)

Location Reviewed: 11753 W. Bellfort Ave. in Houston, TX (between I-69 and SR 6)

Website: https://sipipa.com/

Date of Review Visit: December 2019

What I Ordered: large (14”) pizza with pepperoni and sausage; 3 cans of soda to drink

Price: $14.46 (includes tax and drinks)

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Summary Review: 4 stars (out of 5)

Detailed Review:

Crust: The crust at Sipipa is thicker than you would expect for this part of the country.  It has a nice texture that is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and it has a fresh bready taste.  The crust is a little too bulky to earn a perfect score from me, but I like this crust.  Score: 8/10.

Sauce: This pizza does not have a lot of sauce. The sauce also contains small chunks of tomatoes, and I don’t like finding chunks of anything in my sauce.  Therefore, this sauce is not my favorite.  Score: 4/10.

Cheese: The cheese has a nice provolone taste and appears in excellent quantity, but it also produces a lot of grease. Score: 8/10.

Toppings: The sausage comes in small chunks, and the pepperoni comes in thin slices.  Neither topping has a lot of flavor other than some spiciness, but they both appear in high quantity.  These toppings are not the best but not horribly offensive either.  Score: 7/10.

Overall Taste: This pizza could be fantastic with some tastier toppings.  Score: 8/10.

Pizza Appearance: Sipipa pizza has a nice symmetric appearance dominated by the cheese and crust.

Dining Atmosphere: The location I visited has a tiny almost nonexistent dining area, so it is best to think of Sipipa as a delivery/carry out pizza place.

Customer Service: The service was attentive and friendly even though they were very busy when I came here at 6:30 on a Thursday.

Monetary Value: For a decent quality pizza, the price is quite low.  Therefore, the value is high.

The Final Judgment:

Not great but not offensive, Sipipa is a solid option on the Houston pizza scene.  Score: 81/100.