A Big Move!

Popular Italian eatery makes move to prominent spot, adds bocce court and fire pit
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Photo by Kris Kinsey.

Grand Rapids’ northeast side has been home to Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen since 2012 when the first location opened at 2869 Knapp St. Now the popular gem with a neighborhood feel has moved to the corner of Leonard Street and East Beltline.

“We outgrew the space on Knapp. We needed more parking, a bigger kitchen, and more seating,” said co-owner Lisa Licari. “We doubled the space and tripled the parking.”

The prime location, in the former Gus’s Original building, is just what the Licari’s were looking for—serving the same community, the neighborhood feel, convenient access. “I grew up passing this corner every day,” said Licari. “I know there’s a big need for a restaurant in this area.”

Licari’s will keep the same menu with its emphasis on pizzas and pastas—they will make their own fresh pasta daily at the new location—salads and sandwiches, plus craft cocktails and a carefully curated and extensive wine list.

The new location, at 3123 Leonard St. NE, also features a bocce court where patrons can play, eat dinner or enjoy a drink, and a four-season patio that can hold up to 60 and can be rented for private events. Private parties can enjoy a nearby fire pit.

“The new Licari’s has a new feel, new finishes, and a new vibe,” said Licari, who owns the restaurant with her husband Gianni Licari. Licari’s second restaurant is located on the corner of 36th Street and Baldwin in Hudsonville.

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