Pizzerias in the News

In Pizzerias “On the Radar”, we share quick snippets of pizzerias that are making headlines, introducing new initiatives, receiving honors, pizzeria news, and more. Check out “On The Radar” each week to see which pizzerias are making the news. If you’re a pizzeria that would like to be featured in On the Radar, share your news with Executive Editor Denise Greer at [email protected].

Week of March 3, 2025 — Pizzerias in the News

Patelmo’s Pizzeria, West Chester, Pennsylvania  

Tom Amodei, founder and CEO of Patelmo’s Pizzeria, is launching a franchise model for the Sicilian-style pizza restaurant; partners will receive marketing support, training and Amodei’s family recipes.  

Cargo Pizza Co., Portland, Maine 

Food truck Cargo Pizza Co. opened a brick-and-mortar location serving Neo-Neapolitan/New Haven-style pizza at 1053 Forest Ave. 

Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza, and Young Joni, Minneapolis, Minnesota 

Chef Ann Kim has launched a Collaboration with Target and its Good & Gather Brand with seven frozen pizzas and appetizers. 

Pisa Lisa, Sedona Arizona 

Founder and Chef Lisa Dahl is featured in James Beard award-winning photographer Eric Wolfinger’s documentary short film, Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace, premiering at the Sedona International Film Festival. 

Domino’s, Ann Arbor, Michigan 

U.S. pizza giant Domino’s plans to close 205 stores in 2025, with 175 of the closures happening in Japan; Domino’s grew by 775 stores in fiscal year 2024, with 364 openings in the fourth quarter. 

Tony’s Pizzeria, Highspire, Pennsylvania 

Tony’s Pizzeria announced in a Facebook post that it will close permanently on March 22 after 13 years in business. 

Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, Apple Valley, Minnesota 

The local chain that has been named to Yelp’s Best Pizza Shops in the Midwest, opens its ninth Twin Cities location. 

Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen, Phoenix, Arizona 

The family business collaborates with State Forty Eight Foundation and its mission to drive local prosperity through entrepreneurship. The collab includes a pizza, t-shirt and cocktail. 

Past Pizzerias On the Radar

Alexander’s Pizza, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

The small-town pizza shop provided a warm respite and complimentary food to mail carriers and delivery drivers during below-zero winter weather.

Pizza Marvin, Providence, Rhode Island

Owner Robert Andreozzi is a Best Chef semifinalist in the Northeast region of the James Beard Awards. Pizzeria Marvin specializes in round and square pizzas.

Double Zero Pie & Pub, Las Vegas, Nevada

Partner and head pizzaiolo Michael Vakneen is a Best Chef semifinalist in the Northeast region of the James Beard Awards. Double Zero ranked No. 45 on Top 50 Pizza.

Stellina Pizzeria, Washington, D.C.

The Neapolitan pizzeria expanded its Union Market location, nearly doubling its size to a seating capacity of 127. With expansion, Stellina has debuted weekend brunch service offering classic brunch dishes with an Italian twist.

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana, Austin, Texas

The two-unit pizza company recently launched a pizza school with three different focus tracks, including Date Night, Friends and Family and the Corporate Pizza School Experience.

Meglio Pizzeria, Newtown, Pennsylvania

Congrats to the team for being named Business of the Year by the Newtown Business Association. The honor noted the pizzeria’s contributions and exceptional catering.

Rosalee’s Pizzeria, Longmont, Colorado

Known for “East Coast pies under Western Skies”, tapped the No. 7 spot on Eat This, Not That!’s Where to Get the Best Slice of Pizza in America, According to Chefs.

Mary Jane’s Stone Bakes Pizza, Chester, West Virginia

This was the comeback story of 2024, when it reopened after tremendous family loss and the building the pizzeria resided in was sold, leaving the pizzeria to find a new home.

Mineo’s Pizza House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The longtime Steel City staple is adding its fourth location at the Pittsburgh International Airport this summer.

Pizzeria Gusto, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In 2024, the Neapolitan style pizzeria became women-majority owned and has a commitment to support other local businesses in 2025.

Bartoli Pizzeria, West Town, Chicago, Illinois

The pizzeria leaned into its dog-friendly reputation so much so that its walk-up window has become a “doggie treat window” for all the happy pups.

Ivy Bear Pizzeria, Sandy, Oregon

This pizza spot at the base of Mount Hood is known for its culinary creations. It’s also a “bed and pizza” and just introduced its Scott’s Pepper House line of hot sauces.