Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria on the Drive will soon reopen after a recent restaurant makeover to provide guests with a new refreshed experience while keeping its authentic and delicious menu and more. It is scheduled to reopen on August 16, 2022.
Much loved by the community and many others from the Lower Mainland, this favourite neighbourhood pizzeria at 1380 Commercial Dr has been serving mouth-watering authentic Neapolitan pizzas since it opened in 2012.
“As people are starting to come out more to the Drive, we feel this is a great time to give the restaurant a fresh look and feel to give our guests a comfortable and fun place to come enjoy pizzas with friends and families,” says Raymond Ho, Marketing Director of Famoso. “We believe this will enhance what our guests already love about Famoso and about the area.”
Famoso uses highly refined “00” flour to make its dough, which is hand-stretched and tossed to create a soft crust that is naturally low in gluten and easy to digest. This is accompanied by fresh fior-di-latte mozzarella and a rich, caramelized Campania tomato sauce that has low acidity and natural sweetness, and then baked in a 900-degree Fahrenheit dome oven from Italy. Guests can choose from traditional toppings or “New World” flavours.
Along with all-time favourites such as the Margherita, Vesuvio, and Cavoletti pizzas, its award-winning fire-roasted tomato bisque, and prosciutto-wrapped Mozza balls, guests can also expect delicious options including house special pastas and Famoso wings and sandwiches. There is also a selection of local craft beers, wines, cocktails, Italian coffee, and sodas.
Famoso on Commercial Dr will offer not only dinner & Pranzo Pronto (Lunch) menu, it will also feature a new weekend Trattoria Brunch soon on Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays.
At the helm of the Commercial Dr location will be Andrea MacLeod, who is the owner & operator at this location. Born in Vancouver, she was trained as a Red Seal chef in 2011 and has worked in commercial kitchens since 1990. Andrea runs her kitchen with a no-holds-barred attitude, not just as the owner but also as the chef, team leader, trainer, mentor, go-to-mom, confidante, and the hostess extraordinaire that she is!
“I have no plans to retire, just a plan of 100% ownership of my life and its success. Being all-in is way less exhausting than being halfway in. Know your skills and go big.”
1380 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-251-2292
Hours of Operations: Monday to Sunday, 11 am to 10 pm
