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A father-son duo has been supplying Greenwich with excellent pizzas for 50 years
Inside of a no-frills building nestled into the Glenville section of Greenwich, a single family has been making classic pizza pies for over 50 years, much to the delight of locals. The walls don’t just hold up the building, they hold decades of laughter, milestones, and memories made over hot slices and cold sodas. For owner Frankie Ferraro and his younger brother Vinny Jr, Glenville Pizza is more than trying to make a living - it’s a legacy passed down from father to son, one slice at a time.
The story starts back in 1976, when Frankie’s father, Vincent Ferraro, an Italian immigrant, opened the doors to a humble little shop on Glenville Road. Armed with a passion for pizza and a relentless work ethic, Vincent made nearly every single pie himself for 45 years. Known for crafting what many called “the best Sicilian pizza in the country,” he built a reputation that would become the foundation of a local institution.
“I grew up working here on and off my whole life,” Frankie says. “My dad put his heart and soul into this place. His blood, sweat, and tears. So when he retired five years ago, I knew I had to continue what he started.”
Frankie took over with a deep respect for the tradition his father built - but also a fresh eye for evolving the menu. He added a few signature items of his own, including the now-famous Grandma Vodka Pizza and Frankie’s Favorite, a thin and crispy upside-down pie that’s become a customer favorite. These additions brought new energy to the shop without losing the old-school charm that generations of customers have grown up loving.
A few years ago, Frankie made another big move - taking his pizza on the road. “We never used to deliver,” he says. “Now, we’re reaching people in Armonk, Harrison, Rye, Purchase, and White Plains - places that would have never known us otherwise. Now they’re regulars!”
While technology like delivery apps has helped Glenville Pizza grow its reach, the heart of the operation remains intensely personal. “We’ve been making you smile slice by slice since 1976,” Frankie says proudly. And it’s not just a motto—it’s a reflection of how deeply rooted the pizzeria is in the community. “I know almost every person who walks through the door. I know their parents, their grandparents, and now their kids. It’s like one big extended family.”
That family atmosphere extends to the staff, too. Manager Antonio has been with Glenville Pizza for nearly 30 years. Other team members have stuck around for over a decade. “Finding good help today is nearly impossible,” Frankie admits. “So I feel incredibly lucky to have such a strong team. They’re not just employees - they’re family.”
Of course, running a small family business isn’t without its challenges. Food costs have skyrocketed, insurance and utilities keep climbing, and delivery platforms take a sizable cut. “I still work a full-time second job just to keep prices fair for our customers and to make sure we can weather any storm,” Frankie shares. “We own the building, which helps, but it’s still tough. You have to love this work to keep going.”
And love it, he does. Frankie lights up when he talks about the moment someone takes that first bite and says, “Wow, Frank, that’s the best slice of pizza I’ve ever had!” Those reactions, those smiles - they’re what keep him coming back, day after day.
There’s no shortage of memorable moments in the shop - too many to count. “We’ve made millions of memories with our customers,” Frankie says. “From first dates to after-school hangs, we’ve been part of people’s lives for generations. That means everything to me.”
Looking ahead, Frankie’s focused on keeping Glenville Pizza strong for the next 50 years - maybe even opening a second location, though he won’t say that too loudly. For now, his goal is simple: keep feeding the community he loves and honoring the legacy his father built. “To our local community—thank you for embracing us as your home away from home,” Frankie says. “To my team—thank you for working so hard with me."
Operating Hours and Location
Glenville Pizza is open Tuesday - Thursday from 11AM to 10PM, Friday - Sunday 11AM to 11PM at 243 Glenville Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831.
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