Patsy's Pizzeria

About the Business

History

Established in 1933.

Patsy's Pizzeria first opened its New York City location at 2287 1st Avenue in 1933, having been the dream of immigrant newlyweds Pasquale 'Patsy' and Carmella Lancieri. Patsy's Pizzeria quickly established itself as a family style, old-fashioned neighborhood restaurant. Patsy's Pizzeria catered to the growing population of Italian immigrants who longed for the cuisine of their homeland in a casual family style atmosphere. It also attracted New Yorkers who wished to taste the new culinary expertise of the Italian immigrants and their newly developed brick-oven pizza. Without a doubt Patsy's Pizzeria established itself as the originator and leader of the family style pizza restaurant.