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Bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza traditions into everyday Canadian dining.
The Everyday Neapolitan
Famoso was built on a simple idea: authentic Neapolitan pizza should be approachable, welcoming, and part of everyday life.
Inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, Italy, we combine traditional techniques with a modern casual dining experience designed for Canadian communities. Our pizzas are crafted using imported 00 flour, long-fermented dough, fresh ingredients, and baked in high-heat Italian ovens.
But Famoso is more than pizza. It’s about gathering around the table, sharing great food, and creating memorable moments with family and friends.
THE BEGINNING
In 2005, on a trip to Naples, we fell in love. The true taste of Neapolitan pizza was so good, we just knew we had to bring it back home. So, we learned the right way to make it, receiving our training from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN). Then, we combined the best of a sit-down restaurant with the convenience of casual service, and created ‘Famoso’.
Traditional Neapolitan pizza and Italian favourites, unpretentious service, and the kind of atmosphere that will keep you coming back.
GROWTH
Post-Covid, we wanted to bring our famous pizzas, sandwiches and pastas to more Canadian cities and towns, so we partnered with our sister brand, Ricky’s All Day Grill, to make that dream come true. We introduced the Italian dome oven to selected Ricky’s locations in 2023, creating a new co-branded model to offer amazing Ricky’s breakfast in the morning, and added Famoso pizzas for lunch and dinner. There are currently 18 Famoso Pizzerias and 13 Ricky’s x Famoso Co-branded locations throughout Canada, from British Columbia to Ontaria.
Famoso Any Day,
Any Way You Like
Fall In Love
Fall in love with our Neapolitan pizza crafted with exceptional ingredients that truly make a difference. Our pizzas are hand-tossed by our expert team of Pizzaiolos, pizza makers trained by Famoso’s certified founders, and then fired in an authentic bell-shaped oven imported from Italy. The result is a comforting, feel-good dining experience filled with the rich flavors and traditions of Italy. Explore our menu to discover the pizza that’s calling your name, or indulge in one of our Italian sandwiches or comforting pasta dishes. Whether you order delivery or join us in the restaurant, we look forward to sharing a taste of Italy with you.
Our
Neapolitan
Pizza
Just like in Naples, we use authentic ingredients and processes to create our Neapolitan pizzas.
OUR
TOMATOES
are imported from Campania, and carefully prepared before the oven caramelizes them to perfection.
OUR
FIOR-DI-LATTE
is 100% Canadian cow’s milk mozzarella. Invented in Naples, this cheese is rich and creamy.
OUR
BASIL
is fresh and hand-torn and is the Italian herb topping on many of our dishes.
OUR
Flour
is highly refined and low-gluten, making for easy digestion and endless enjoyment. ‘00’ Flour produces an amazingly soft yet crispy pizza crust.