ABOUT DENINO'S
Denino’s Pizzeria is a landmark in New York, with our award winning, thin-crust pizza.
We originally opened in 1937 as a full tavern on Richmond Avenue, Staten Island until Carlo Denino introduced Pizza in 1951. Since then, Denino’s Pizzeria and Tavern has been renowned for our pizza pie and Italian dinner platters, which we always prepare fresh daily. We use our family’s recipes for Chicken Parmigiana, Meatballs and Sausage and over the years we’ve added our own version of tavern favorites like Wings, Scungilli and Hero Sandwiches.
Everything is always made from scratch, never frozen, and cooked to order.
Whenever New Yorkers come home, they come home to Denino’s Pizzeria
for thin crust, crispy, Cheesy Pizza piping hot right out of the oven.
When you visit a Denino’s Restaurant you are sharing in a part of our
legacy and family tradition that started nearly 8 decades ago.
Carlo Denino at the original Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern
in Staten Island, NY. Circa 1944.
HISTORY of DENINO'S PIZZERIA & TAVERN
At the age of two, Carlo Denino’s father John (Giovanni) arrives in America (NYC) from the island of Sicily, Italy.
Denino’s is touted in publications such as Zagat, Time Out, The Staten Island Advance, The New York Times, The Daily News and even in British Newspapers.
Carlo Denino is born. His father, John,
opens a Confectionery store on the corner of Richmond Avenue and Hooker Place in the Port Richmond section of Staten Island, NY.
Carlo Denino passes away suddenly.
Through the sadness, Carlo’s wife Palma, daughter Carla and Palma's son Michael Burke, continue to manage the business.
The Denino’s open a pool hall next door
to the Confectionery store.
With the repeal of prohibition, Denino’s
starts serving beer.
Community and public officials dedicate the corner of Port Richmond Avenue and Hooker Place to Carlo’s memory and appropriately rename it CARLO DENINO’S WAY.
Denino’s opens a full Tavern at 524 Richmond Ave. where the present business is still located and continues to thrive.
Carlo’s sister, Rose (later known as Aunt Rose, even to her customers) works with
her parents in the Tavern. Their older sister,
Vee (Vincenza) also assists behind the scenes.
Carlo Denino joins the Navy.
Denino’s commemorates 70 years of being in business at the same and only location. A grand picnic is held in Carlo Denino’s memory.
A PBS special airs titled “A Walking Tour
of Staten Island” (with David Hartmann). Denino’s is featured in their showcase of historical Staten Island.
Denino’s wins AOL’s “City’s Best” (all Boroughs) for the best pizza in New York City two consecutive years (2007-08).
Carlos son Michael Denino opens
Denino's Pizza Place in Aberdeen, NJ.
Carlo’s father John passes away. Carlo takes the reins and introduces pizza at the tavern. Carlo takes Staten Island by surprise; the pizza was a big hit.
For the first time since opening in 1937,
the Denino family decides to open another location, DENINO’S SOUTH PIZZERIA
on the Jersey Shore.
Carlo expands the menu but keeps it simple and always fresh. Denino’s Tavern and Pizzeria becomes a household name on
Staten Island and beyond.
Carlo’s younger sister, Katherine starts to work at the restaurant on a regular basis and his Aunt Laura continues to work until she is 82 years old. Many other relatives have been part of this family business throughout the years – It’s all about family.
Denino’s is visited by Mayors, Borough Presidents, Politicians, actors, and most importantly, by the many families that
come back again and again.
Denino’s is now franchising!
Today, we continue to follow in Carlo’s footsteps and honor the tradition by specializing in authentic NY Style Pizza, in addition to our full service Italian menu.
Our secret preparations. We'll show you how!
We prepare our own dough, made fresh daily, bake it to crispy perfection, topped with our own sauce & handmade cheese.
We’ll teach you everything you need to know about owning a pizzeria. We promise to help you when you join one of America’s oldest families in the business!
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MENU / BRICK, NJ
PIZZA
Basic Toppings:
Anchovies / Fresh Garlic / Meatball / Mushroom / Black Olives
Fresh Onions / Pepperoni / Fresh Peppers / Sausage
White Pie
(Fresh Onions, Garlic, Olive Oil & Cheese - No Sauce)
Denino’s “M.O.R.” Pie
(Meatball, Fresh Onions & Ricotta)
Broccoli Rabe Pie
(Sautéed Broccoli Rabe w. Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil)
Buffalo Wing Pie
Denino’s Margarita Pie
(Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Marinara Sauce
w. a Sprinkle of Grated Cheese)
Shrimp Pie
(Fried Shrimp)
Sicilian Pie
Special
(Sausage & Mushrooms)
Broccoli Pie
(Sprinkle of Fresh Garlic)
Ricotta Pie
Garbage Pie
(Sausage, Meatballs, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions)
Veggie Pie
(Broccoli, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms & Fresh Garlic)
Clam Pie
(Fresh Garlic, Parsley & Olive Oil
w. a Sprinkle of Grated Cheese)
Spinach Pie
(Fresh Sautéed Spinach)
Cheese Pie
HOMEMADE APPETIZERS
Fried Calamari
Fried Shrimp (8)
Scungili
(Hot, Medium or Sweet)
Scungili Salad
(Cold)
Sampler
(3 Shrimp, 2 Mozzarella Sticks, Calamari)
Zucchini Sticks
Baked Clams
Mussels
(White or Red)
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Tower
(Fried Eggplant, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers with Balsamic Drizzle)
Buffalo Calamari
Buffalo Shrimp (8)
Buffalo Wings
Mozzarella Sticks
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread Parmigiana
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Riceballs
Large or Mini (3)
Garlic Knots (6)
Pinwheels
(Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella
or Pepperoni & Mozzarella)
SIDE DISHES, SALADS & SOUP
SALAD
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Spinach Salad
(Spinach, Goat Cheese, Apples, Walnuts)
The Palma Salad
(Spring Mix with Walnuts, Craisins, Red Onion, Oranges & Citrus Vinaigrette)
Cold Antipasto
(for 2)
Grilled or Fried Chicken
can be added to any Salad
SIDES
French Fries (Large)
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Pasta
SOUP
Pasta Fagioli
Ask about our soup of the day
ENTREES & PLATTERS
ENTREES
Orechetti
(with Crumbled Sausage and Broccoli Rabe)
Seafood Fra Diavolo with Linguini
(Calamari, Mussels, Clams & Shrimp)
Linguini with Clams
(White or Red)
Penne Vodka
Chicken Francaise
(with Spaghetti)
Pasta with Marinara
(Choice of Penne or Spaghetti)
Ravioli (6)
Broccoli Ravioli (6)
(Sun-dried Tomato, Crumbled Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
in a White Wine, Garlic & Oil Sauce)
Manicotti (3)
Stuffed Shells (4)
(with Marinara Sauce)
PLATTERS
Platters served with Choice of Spaghetti or Penne
Chicken Parmigiana
Shrimp Parmigiana
Meatball Parmigiana
Sausage Parmigiana
60/40 Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
HEROES & PANINIS
Pepper & Egg Hero
Sausage & Peppers
CheeseSteak Hero
Grilled Chicken Hero
(Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers
on a Ciabatta Bread)
California CheeseSteak
(Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Mayo)
Italian Cold Hero
(Ham, Salami, Provolone, Prosciutto
& Pepperoni, Lettuce & Tomato)
California Chicken Hero
(Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Mayo)
Philly, CheeseSteak Panini
(American Cheese, Peppers & Onions)
Stromboli Panini
(Ham, Salami, Pepperoni & Provolone)
Shrimp Hero
Chicken Hero
Meatball
Sausage
60/40
(Meatball & Sausage Mixed)
Eggplant
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
Chicken Panini
(Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers)
Denino’s Panini
(Sausage, Fresh Mozzarella, Broccoli Rabe)
Eggplant Panini
(Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers)
Grilled Cheese
add-ons: Parmigiana / Fresh Mozzarella
Substitute: Fries for Chips
BEVERAGES & DESSERTS
BEVERAGES
Coffee
Espresso
(Single / Double)
Cappuccino
Tea
Soda
(We proudly carry only Pepsi products)
Pellegrino
*No Refills
DESSERTS
Cheesecake
(American)
Cannoli
(Large)
Bindi Sorbet
(Orange, Lemon)
Tartufo
(Chocolate & Vanilla Gellato w. a Cherry Almond
center covered in a Chocolate shell)
Frozen Chocolate Mousse
(Teddy Bear shaped mousse w.
Chocolate ears & White Chocolate eyes)
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