Popular Pizzeria Closes In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Minervini's Pizzeria has closed after 12 years in business, the owners announced Friday night.

Minervini's, located at 73 Quinnipiac St., had been temporarily closed for renovations. But the owners cited “costly repairs” and rising costs as factors in deciding not to re-open.

“As most of you must have noticed we’ve been closed to do some renovations,” reads a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “After running into some costly repairs we’ve decided that we just can’t put anymore into it. It’s been difficult with the rising costs of food, utilities and finding workers. So unfortunately we had to make a decision. Wallingford has been our business home for 12 years we made lots of friends who we considered family and we would like to thank everyone for your support.

“We decided that we will not be re-opening.

“We’ll miss our customers and it’s been a pleasure to serve you.

“Diane and Ken

“Minervini”

Fans of the restaurant were saddened by the news.

“Oh no!!! You guys were the best pizza around,” one person wrote in the comments under the Facebook post. “I'm so sorry. Thank you for all the great pizza. Best of luck to you.”

Another person wrote, “Very sorry to hear this. My family enjoyed your pizza so much. Wishing you the best.”

Minervini's Pizzeria is a family-owned business.

"Our restaurant is known for its fresh and authentic Italian recipes," reads a post on the restaurant's website. "Since 1939, we have been using the same family recipes to serve wholesome Italian cuisine in the New Haven area."

For more information, visit the restaurant website here and its Facebook page here.