Restaurant Profile:

The name IL Pizzico ® literally means “The Pinch”. It describes the culinary belief of proprietor Enzo Livia. To serve Italian food a wise chef must begin with authentic recipes, and then add the right pinch of herbs and spices to give his personal touch to the dish. Recognized as one of the “Top 100 restaurants” by Washingtonian magazine, guests at IL Pizzico ® dine in a casual, intimate atmosphere surrounded by beautiful murals hand painted by local Italian artists.

The menu features a varied selection of seafood, meats and a vast selection of home made pastas. Most desserts are home made as well. The mainly Italian wine list offers wines from different regions to complement your dining experience at IL Pizzico ®

Located at 15209 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, Maryland the restaurant serves lunch Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and dinner Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Chef Profile:

Enzo Livia, chef and owner of IL Pizzico ® Ristorante was involved in the restaurant industry at an early age spending time in his father’s restaurants. He started showing his cooking abilities by making dinner at home under his mother guidance. “We had our big meal at lunch time because my father was home by 2:00 pm and I came from school at that time. It was the time for our family to be together. At dinner time it was a different story. My father was out to the restaurant and we had to eat leftovers or improvise dinner which I did many times for friends and family”.

He came to United States in 1980 to complete his college education not knowing his hidden cooking abilities until 1986 when his involvement in the restaurant industry started in the US. “When I was in college I was always invited to cook dinner for my friends at different events”. Chef Enzo began to showcase his cooking abilities when he opened IL Pizzico ® Ristorante 1990. He transformed a small store front deli into one of the most recognized restaurants in Maryland. A self educated chef, Enzo’s philosophy is simplicity combined with time honored and high quality ingredients are the key to a great meal.