Mississippi's Old School Italian Restaurant Was Named One Of The Best In The Nation
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published April 07, 2018
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Mississippi’s hidden gems are usually located in really remote, rural areas. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, they’re hiding right under our noses. Take for instance, The Sicilian II. It’s located smack dab in the middle of Biloxi, one of the state’s largest cities, and most residents don’t even know it exists. However, since it was recently named one of the best Italian restaurants in the nation, it’s definitely worth searching for. Take a look:
The last place you’d expect to find authentic Italian food is a strip mall, but that’s exactly the case with The Sicilian II.
As the name implies, this is the 2nd version of the eatery. The 1st was in Arab, AL. After nine years in business, the original closed and, in 2013, The Sicilian II opened in Biloxi.
Despite its obscure location, the website Cheapism named it one of the "Best Old School Italian Restaurants in America," which isn’t too surprising once you learn the dishes are prepared using family recipes straight from Sicily.
Diners rave about everything from the appetizers to the desserts. Start your meal off with the homemade mozzarella sticks – they’re a customer favorite.
Visit The Sicilian II at 1670 Pass Road in Biloxi. It’s open for lunch and dinner Monday – Friday and for dinner on Saturday. For more information, click here.
So, have you ever dined at this old school eatery? Have another favorite Italian restaurant? Tell us in the comments section.
