Pat Pianetto’s Pizzeria - Chicago’s Tavern-Style Pizza Made Its Way To Tampa Bay!
By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi
It’s cool to be square! Serving Chicago classic “Tavern-style” pizza since the 1950s and ranked top 10 pizzerias in America by CNBC news, Pat’s Pizza is now open right here in Tampa Bay! Family-owned and operated by Nikko Pianetto and Gil Loera, this iconic and multiple award-winning pizzeria is a “dream come true,” for Nikko and the perfect way to keep an incredible family tradition alive. Real Chicagoans know the truth, “tavern-style”
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and not “deep-dish” pizza is Chicago’s most famous and most consumed style of pizza. Designed as a bite-sized “bar snack,” tavern-style pizza became popular for its delicious crispy taste, small party cuts, and the convenience of enjoying it with one hand while still holding your beer or a young child with the other! “Couldn’t be happier here. Really what more can you ask for. The pizza is of award-winning quality. They are family-oriented,” says local guide Javier B. on his recent 5-star review on google. “The staff is
super friendly and caring. The location is awesome. Having this place in the area is amazing. Normally you’d have to be on vacation to get pizza this good” “I’ve been working in restaurants my whole life. Ever since I could reach the counters,” says Nikko with a smile on his face, all while YouTube videos of him making pizzas as a young kid at Pat’s original Pizzeria in Chicago, played on a flat-screen TV located in the back of the restaurant. “Owning my own pizzeria was always my childhood dream. I’m grateful to have such wonderful people around and so happy to be able to serve the Tampa bay community. Not everyone gets to relieve their best childhood memories, and I get to do that every day.” “Not only was this the best pizza I have ever had, but the staff was super pleasant and the entire experience was amazing,” says Joe W. on his five-star
google review. “I met the owner as well, he was very nice and welcoming. It’s clear he takes great pride in his business and you can see in the quality of his pizzas. 10/10!!!” Nikko’s 12-year-old son Jin is already following in his father’s footsteps, assisting in the kitchen and even greeting customers. “I am extremely blessed and proud to be able to teach my kids about hard honest work while passing on our family traditions,” added Nikko. Decorated murals representing the Pianetto’s
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