ABRUZZO PIZZA

Abruzzo Pizza isn’t just a restaurant — it’s the continuation of a family legacy that began long before our doors opened in 1981.

Sergio and Vince grew up in Southern Italy, where the kitchen was the heart of the home and recipes were treasured like heirlooms. They learned early that food wasn’t just prepared — it was passed down, shaped by hands that came before them, and shared with the people you love most.

When the brothers came to Canada, they carried with them pieces of that heritage: the memory of early mornings kneading dough beside their mother, the scent of tomatoes simmering on the stove, and the belief that a good meal could make even a new country feel like home.

In 1981, they opened Abruzzo Pizza with one goal — to honour where they came from by feeding the community they were building. What started as a small, humble kitchen became a place where family traditions lived on.

The dough is still made daily from the brothers’ cherished recipe. The sauce still begins with the finest imported Italian tomatoes. And the cheese blend — three local cheeses — remains unchanged, giving every pizza that familiar golden colour generations have come to love.

Day after day, Sergio and Vince continue the rituals taught to them long ago: selecting fresh ingredients, preparing their own marinades and dressings, and cooking with the kind of care only a family recipe can demand.

Over the decades, Abruzzo Pizza has become part of the story of Richmond Hill — a place where families gather, where kids grow up on our slices, and where countless memories are shared around our food. The brothers’ commitment to the community is reflected in the many families, teams, groups, and schools they proudly support. Because to them, community isn’t just where you live — it’s who you cook for.

Today, many years later, the legacy continues with every dough ball, every panzerotto, and every dish made with the same honest, from-the-heart cooking Sergio and Vince were raised on. If you’ve been with us for years, thank you for becoming part of our extended family. And if you’re visiting for the first time, welcome — we invite you to taste the tradition that has shaped our story for over four decades.