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Authentic Italian Sandwiches

At The Sicilian Guy, we are passionate about serving authentic traditional Sicilian food made with imported ingredients from Italy. We believe in keeping things simple and letting the quality of our food speak for itself.

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Owner & Executive Chef

Riccardo DePaoli

"Passionate About Quality Food"

Meet The Sicilian Guy, a chef with a heartwarming journey that started in Parlemo Sicily and led him all the way to Jersey City, United States, back in 1968. Since he was just 8 years old, he grew up in the restaurant environment as his family opened one of the first pizzerias in Bayonne, where his passion for cooking was ignited.

As food trucks weren't yet in vogue, his family owned an iconic food truck since 1980, and together with his mother, he learned the art of serving delectable dishes to hungry patrons. But his dreams reached further than just the kitchen; he wanted to connect with customers, describing his food with genuine love and authenticity.

Driven by his desire to share his family's traditional Sicilian comfort food with others, he attended culinary arts school in Manhattan to be classically trained. His journey then took him to the high-end restaurants of New York City, where he honed his skills working both in the front and back of the house, learning from top chefs in the industry.

But something was still missing - the food truck provided him with the perfect platform to combine his passion for cooking with his love for engaging with customers. It allowed him to share high-quality, authentic Sicilian dishes just like his mother used to make.

As the Sicilian Guy's food truck thrived, he became a beloved fixture in downtown Jersey City's waterfront. Even during challenging times like the pandemic, he adapted by bringing his food truck to the doorsteps of those working from home in Jersey City and Bayonne, spreading joy and comfort through his culinary delights.

And now, the journey has come full circle, as he proudly opens a brick and mortar restaurant in Bayonne, the very neighborhood he has called home for the past 45 years. So, come and experience the Sicilian Guy's heartwarming tale and savor the taste of tradition, love, and passion in every dish he serves.