*****  Del Vecchio’s Italian Fishery, 246 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 (954) 571-9700.

Del Vecchio’s is an Italian Restaurant that “offers” a nice-change of pace, from the “neighborhood-mom & pop-Italian joints” that dot the South Florida landscape. Nothing too fancy here…but the Del Vecchio’s does have white-table cloths and is “uncramped” like most of the joints down here. When you check Del Vecchio’s website at www.delvecchiosif.com you will see a photo which will give you some idea of the physical layout-decor…the site also has menu/details.

A recent taste test…veal chop parmigiana, shrimp fra diavolo, shrimp scampi, chicken marsala, lobster ravioli, mozzarella in carrozza, caesar salad…found everything just right…the food is as good, if not better, than your favorite neighborhood joint. The service is just fine. The portions on the large size. The prices are neighborhood joint prices.

De Vecchio’s is not a pizzeria…It’s menu isn’t gigantic…but, there are enough appetizers, salads, soups, pastas, seafood/chicken/meat dishes…so, everyone will find something to eat

Del Vecchio’s is open Monday-Friday 11:30am-11pm, Saturday 4pm-midnight and Sunday 4pm-11pm.