Looking Ahead: Eateries Expanding, New Pizzeria Coming To Newtown

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Two longtime Newtown businesses will be expanding their operations this year under plans approved in 2025.

In addition, a new pizzeria is slated to open its doors at the Village at Newtown South Shopping Center on Eagle Road near Wendy’s.

Expansion plans are planned at Newtown Bagel on Swamp Road and at Vecchia Osteria on the Richboro Road.

Chris Meyer, the owner of Newtown Bagel, revealed plans in 2025 to double the size of its shop at the Newtown Plaza, a small strip shopping center located across from Wendy's.

The shop received conditional use approval to expand its operations into the former 1800 square foot bank next door. Last past spring, C&N Bank closed its branch at the plaza and relocated to the Newtown Business Commons.

Newtown Bagel is planning to expand its business at the Newtown Plaza on Swamp Road.

The expansion will double the size of the shop from 1200 to 3,000 square feet, allowing the shop to expand seating from 10 to 24 seats and add a coffee center and barista.

“We’ve been landlocked for almost 25 years at 1200 square feet,” said Meyer. “When C&N moved, it was an opportunity to move into that space and add some seating and expand our coffee selections for our customers.”

As part of the expansion, the shop plans to hire several new employees bringing the total number up to six.

Vecchia Osteria by Pasquale also received approvals in 2025 to expand its operations at the Newtown Depot Shopping Center.

The restaurant plans to turn an 500 square feet of space next door into event space for the restaurant. The expansion will add 24 seats to the restaurant for larger events and gatherings.

The Palino family, who have owned and operated Vecchia Osteria by Pasquale since 2009, have built a reputation for authentic Italian dishes and endeared themselves to the community with their food and hospitality.

Vecchia Osteria is planning to expand its event space this year. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

The family-owned restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients and family recipes that have been passed down through generations.

“Our staff is like a big family and we take great pride in providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our customers,” says the restaurant’s website. “At Vecchia Osteria, we believe that food is love. Our goal is to make sure that everyone enjoys a delicious meal and feels that love in each bite.“

Speaking of Italian food, Doylestown’s Lucatelli’s also announced in 2025 plans to open a new pizzeria at the former Marco Pizza next to Wendy’s.

Owner David Schiano said he’s excited to bring Lucatelli’s to another Bucks County community and is looking forward to becoming part of the Newtown community.

Lucatelli's is known in Doylestown for having some of the best pizza, hot sandwiches and vodka sauce around.

“Our goal is always to bring the freshest and best quality ingredients to our food as we strive to be that next level pizzeria,” said Schiano. “While others are using frozen products, we’re giving you the best and freshest food daily.”

Lucatelli’s is known for its pizza, including its most popular pies - the Margherita, the Bova and its selection of Grandma Pizzas including Drunken Grandma, Burrata Pepperoni, Grandma Capri and Grandma MVP.

Its sandwiches are also hot sellers, including its drunken chicken, Phillies Red Hot-Tober sandwich, Vodka Parm Sandwich, Roast Pork Sandwich andHot Lucatelli Cutlet. It’s cheesesteak sandwich won Best of Bucks in 2024.