Bringing Sicilian Heritage to New York's Doorstep
Our founder, Robert Pellegrino, grew up savoring the rich, authentic flavors of Sicilian pizza during his childhood summers in Italy. It was there, amidst the warmth of family and the allure of wood-fired ovens, that a lifelong passion for pizza was kindled.
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Pizza Passeggio was formally established in 2022. However, Robert Pellegrino’s passion for wood-fired pizza began when he was a young boy spending summers in Sicily. One of the things he looked forward to most during these visits was eating pizza outside with family and friends, experiencing a unique flavor unavailable in New York. Although there were pizzerias on every street in Queens, they all seemed to offer a very similar taste.
Years later, with his own home, Robert started experimenting with his home oven. This led to collaborating with his brothers-in-law at their pizzerias on Long Island, and eventually, he opened his own. His passion for pizza making was evident, but he felt dissatisfied with many aspects of owning a typical New York pizzeria: staffing issues, reliance on others, and long hours away from home. After leaving the brick-and-mortar pizza business, Robert couldn’t abandon his love for making pizza. He purchased his first authentic wood-fired brick oven, imported from Italy, and began hosting pizza parties at his home. Whenever the Pellegrino home hosted an event, brick oven pizza was a guaranteed feature.
Robert then thought, why not bring these pizza parties to people’s homes? But the question arose: how could he transport the oven? He remembered those early mornings in Sicily, being woken by street vendors yelling through loudspeakers on a little three-wheeled Italian scooter, known as a ‘Piaggio Ape’. With a love of good company, a passion for pizza making, and a touch of nostalgia from his childhood, Pizza Passeggio was born. We offer more than just pizza; we provide an Italian experience you and your guests will never forget!
At Pizza Passeggio, we believe in offering more than just pizza; we aim to create an experience. Our mission is to transport you to the heart of Sicily with every bite. Each pizza we serve is a testament to our commitment to authenticity, quality, and the joy of sharing a meal.
We source only the finest ingredients, ensuring that each pizza is a harmonious blend of fresh, high-quality components. Beyond serving delicious food, we’re dedicated to building community. Every event we cater is an opportunity to create connections, share stories, and make memories over great food.
‼️ Several clients have asked if the custom menus are included with the Pizza Passeggio setup. Regardless of the type of event, we will match your theme/color to give you a one of a kind of experience ‼️ #oneofakind #allinthedetails #unique #events #details #menu #menucustomization #specialevent #exclusive #pizza #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck
‼️ Several clients have asked if the custom menus are included with the Pizza Passeggio setup. Regardless of the type of event, we will match your theme/color to give you a one of a kind of experience ‼️ #oneofakind #allinthedetails #unique #events #details #menu #menucustomization #specialevent #exclusive #pizza #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck
⛪️ Congrats Reign on your Communion! Thank You Justin and Lauren for letting Pizza Passeggio host a beautiful party! 🍕 🍕 🍕 #communion #holycommunion #backyardparty #pizzaparty #pizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck
⛪️ Congrats Reign on your Communion! Thank You Justin and Lauren for letting Pizza Passeggio host a beautiful party! 🍕 🍕 🍕 #communion #holycommunion #backyardparty #pizzaparty #pizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck
‘POP-PIE’ 💪 Don’t Let the Spinach 🌿 fool you. This pie packs a powerful PUNCH 🥊. Especially when finishing it off with shaved Asiago 🧀. #popeye #spinach #pizzaparty #pizza #nypizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck #piaggioape #italianpizzatruck #spinachpie #pizzacatering
‘POP-PIE’ 💪 Don’t Let the Spinach 🌿 fool you. This pie packs a powerful PUNCH 🥊. Especially when finishing it off with shaved Asiago 🧀. #popeye #spinach #pizzaparty #pizza #nypizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck #piaggioape #italianpizzatruck #spinachpie #pizzacatering
A BIG Thank You Ms. Thearle and Schwarting School 🏫 for having Pizza Passeggio host Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍕 we are grateful for all the teachers out there! It was an honor and pleasure to be a part of it! #teacher #teacherappreciation #schwarting #plainedge #plainedgeschools #pizzaparty #pizza #pizzatruck #nypizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck
A BIG Thank You Ms. Thearle and Schwarting School 🏫 for having Pizza Passeggio host Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍕 we are grateful for all the teachers out there! It was an honor and pleasure to be a part of it! #teacher #teacherappreciation #schwarting #plainedge #plainedgeschools #pizzaparty #pizza #pizzatruck #nypizzatruck #longislandpizzatruck
🪵 🪵 🔥 🔥 Getting ready to marinate in the sun. 🌞 Ready for 🍕 🍕 🍕 in a few months! How long will it take to burn through it?! 🤔 #whiteoak #seasonthewood #brickovenpizza #firewood #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #woodburningoven
🪵 🪵 🔥 🔥 Getting ready to marinate in the sun. 🌞 Ready for 🍕 🍕 🍕 in a few months! How long will it take to burn through it?! 🤔 #whiteoak #seasonthewood #brickovenpizza #firewood #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #woodburningoven
Hey @stoolpresidente and @barstoolsports and everyone else out there…Did you ever taste an NYC style pizza baked in a wood burning, brick oven?
🔥 🔥 🔥 🪵 🪵 🪵 🍕 🍕 🍕 Best of both worlds!
#pizza #nypizza #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #piaggioape #piaggio#cheesepizza #nyslice #nycpizza #pizzapie
Hey @stoolpresidente and @barstoolsports and everyone else out there…Did you ever taste an NYC style pizza baked in a wood burning, brick oven?
🔥 🔥 🔥 🪵 🪵 🪵 🍕 🍕 🍕 Best of both worlds!
#pizza #nypizza #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #piaggioape #piaggio#cheesepizza #nyslice #nycpizza #pizzapie
‘Piazza Passeggio’ - rustic charm with a 🪵 🔥 🍕 wood burning oven, pizza and Toto Cutugno 🎵. 🍷 #woodburningoven #pizza #Italia #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #brickovenpizza
‘Piazza Passeggio’ - rustic charm with a 🪵 🔥 🍕 wood burning oven, pizza and Toto Cutugno 🎵. 🍷 #woodburningoven #pizza #Italia #pizzaparty #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #brickovenpizza
The ‘Upside Down Regular’. ↕️ 🍕 Inspired by Rosa’s Sicilian slice in Middle Village, Queens (No, not L&B, sorry Brooklyn). You won’t believe how the same ingredients layered in reverse completely change the taste! 🔥 🍕 #middlevillage #sicilianpizza #sicilian #brickovenpizza #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #rosas #pizzaparty #pizzatime #pizzacatering
The ‘Upside Down Regular’. ↕️ 🍕 Inspired by Rosa’s Sicilian slice in Middle Village, Queens (No, not L&B, sorry Brooklyn). You won’t believe how the same ingredients layered in reverse completely change the taste! 🔥 🍕 #middlevillage #sicilianpizza #sicilian #brickovenpizza #longislandpizzatruck #nypizzatruck #rosas #pizzaparty #pizzatime #pizzacatering
