Frank Pepe's Pizza Opening In Westfield Montgomery Mall

BETHESDA, MD — Connecticut pizza chain Frank Pepe is opening its first location in the DMV, and it'll be right in the Westfield Montgomery Mall.

“It may have taken nearly a century for America’s best pizza to arrive in the DMV, but we are thrilled to finally be here.” said Jennifer Kelly, granddaughter of Frank Pepe, who will visit the store opening day, in a news release.

“These are our family’s original recipes,” she said. “We even replicated our signature coal-fired, hand-built brick oven using iron castings from the original restaurant.”

The pizzeria was opened by Frank Pepe in 1925, after he immigrated to the United States when he was 16 in 1909.

The chain currently has locations in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

“Our goal is to ensure a consistent and first-rate experience for those who know and love the brand, as well as those trying it for the first time," said Sean Barry, general manager of Frank Pepe’s Bethesda in a news release. “We stick to traditions to create a warm experience for our guests, who we consider an extension of the Pepe’s family.”

The Bethesda location will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. There will be a dining room, an outdoor dining patio and takeout.

Learn more about Frank Pepe's pizza here.