Mario's Pizza Opens on 812 Grand Street

Welcome Mario’s Pizza to 812 Grand Street! Owner, Mario Osorio, has been making pizza at a historic nyc pizzeria (Joe’s Pizza) for over 22 years. After decades of honing his craft, Mario decided to open his own pizzeria; bringing years of experience and his family alongside him.

Step into Mario’s Pizza and you’ll most likely be helped by either Kimberly or Yael; Mario’s eldest daughter and son. Yaztiri, his youngest daughter at 10 years old, handles the register. And in the back Mario’s wife Lucia is preparing the dough for Mario to work with. They’re a family-led operation from start to finish, with everyone chipping in. The actual pizza-making is left to Mario and him alone, with his son Yael still learning the ins-and outs of making pizza. 

Mario’s felt welcomed on Grand Street, already having regular customers only two months into being in business. He feels there’s a tight sense of community in the neighborhood, citing that as one of the major reasons he decided to open up on Grand. Be sure to swing by Mario’s Pizza for a slice!

Best Pizza Arrives To 800 Grand Street

Pepperoni Pie

Best Pizza has arrived on Grand Street! Founded by Frank Pinello back in 2010, Best Pizza has served Williamsburg as a premier slice-shop for over a decade. The original location on Havemeyer Street has been recognized as a staple pizzeria in New York City since its inception, and now they’ve expanded to a new location on 800 Grand Street.

Owner Frank Pinello never wanted to work in a pizzeria growing up. He had grown up with a love for cooking that he gained from his Sicilian family, who cooked everything from scratch. This led Frank to attend the Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated with hopes of working in fine dining. Post graduation, Frank started working at a pizzeria to save up and open his own restaurant. This changed after a stint at Roberta’s; there the owners approached him about opening a slice shop in Williamsburg. The rest is history.

Frank and Fernando boxing a fresh pie

13 years have passed since, with a Vice show, HUF collab, and multiple co-owned locations along the way. Now, Frank is excited about bringing Best Pizza to East Williamsburg. Opening the location on 800 Grand Street was different from Best Pizza’s other expansion efforts; 800 Grand Street is fully owned and operated by Frank and his partner Hugo, who started as dishwasher when Best Pizza first opened. Be sure to check out Best Pizza for a slice!