Once upon time, there was an unassuming food truck serving up an authentic slice of Italian eats...
After trying their delicious pizza, meatballs, and other tangy treats, I was hooked. I wholeheartedly endorsed them and couldn’t wait to dig into more. The only problem? At the time, I wasn’t reviewing food trucks. My bad.
Fast-forward five years, and that little food truck has transformed into a stand-alone location. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you The Saucee Sicilian, 1807 N. Classen Blvd.
When my fiance and I stepped out of the car, I noticed the acrid scent of fresh garlic wafting through the air, which is always a good sign. It led me to an immaculately gentrified storefront, with its old-timey font evoking thoughts of the old country—a place I’ve sadly never been but, of course, would love to visit.
Through the glass door and seated at a nearby table, we happily placed our orders with our server. Overhead, the decidedly un-Italian strains of the Eagles’ Hotel California played, prompting me to air-guitar along to Joe Walsh’s solo as they brought out my first order: the Cherry Italian Cream Soda ($5.00).
I used to get these all the time at corporate bookstores, but it had been ages since my last one. The Saucee Sicilian’s version is a revelation—perfectly toeing the line between a refreshing drink and an indulgent dessert, making for an all-in-one treat that blows away all comers.
With my culinary excitement heightened by that rousing drink, I was more than ready for the starter. While I might have gone with Sauce and Balls in the past, this time I opted for a more rustic beginning: Lena’s Roasted Garlic ($12.00). Bad breath be damned!
Featuring oven-roasted garlic cloves infused with rosemary and Sicilian olive oil, served alongside an array of fanned-out focaccia, it was a true treat for the senses. The garlic cloves, softened to perfection, spread effortlessly onto the toasted bread, creating a rich, almost romantic start to the meal.
For my main, I wanted something hearty—bread and meat, but in a new form. Enter the Panuozzi Abruzzo ($13.00), which is kind of like a calzone… only better. Nonna’s Meat Sauce meets Nonna’s Meatballs, topped with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil, delivering a taste of Italy that truly made the meal.
Folded over like an overstuffed calzone, the Panuozzi Abruzzo was a welcome addition to my already ample belly. The combination of Nonna’s beloved meat sauce and her otherworldly meatballs delivered the best of both worlds in a single bite. Like a mad experiment in total flavor, any of the Panuozzis are worth undertaking, but starting with the Abruzzo is a must.
And while I probably should have stopped eating out of some self-imposed sense of decency, I pressed on to the pièce de résistance of my lunch: The Tusa ($14.00). One of The Sicilian’s Neapolitan-style pizzas, this beauty featured a spicy red sauce topped with mozzarella, capicola, soppressata, mushrooms, and, of course, Nonna’s Italian sausage.
Hold the phone and stop the presses—this is a true work of art! More than just a typical pizza, the bold spices and toppings melded seamlessly with the flavorful capicola and soppressata, creating a rich, indulgent tableau that demands to be eaten… and then eaten again.
Finally, like a Mafia don with too much pasta sauce in his veins, I thought I was done—until the dessert menu arrived. And there it was: Angelina’s Cannoli ($5.00).
With the distinct flavor of pistachio lingering on my taste buds, it marked the end of my hunger—at least for the foreseeable future.
Man… whether it’s lunch, dinner, or something in between, you won’t be disappointed. The Saucee Sicilian doesn’t just serve Italian food; it revitalizes and invigorates the entire cucina italiana experience, cementing itself as a beloved, new-ish Oklahoma City tradition that you need to be a part of.
Cómpralo ya!
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