Pazzeria by Pietro's

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Family Story Four Decades in the Making

Pazzeria by Pietro's is part of a larger Italian hospitality legacy that began in 1979, when Pietro Filippazzo and his wife Rosaria co-founded Pietro's Pizza. With more than 45 years in the pizza business, Pietro developed the recipes and operational standards that still guide the family's restaurants today. Rosaria's devoted attention to detail — and her instinct for knowing what customers want — shaped the warmth that runs through every location.

The next generation carried that foundation further. Joseph Filippazzo, with a background in marketing and advertising, focused on growth and developing new concepts. His brother Steven (Stefano) grew up behind the counter and returned to the business after his studies, bringing operational discipline and leadership to the group. Together, they have positioned the Filippazzo Hospitality Group as a regional force in East Texas dining.

Italian Cuisine with a Serious Wine Program

Pazzeria by Pietro's in Marshall is the family's Italian pizza-focused concept, serving lunch, dinner, and brunch. The menu spans the day, and the kitchen's Italian cuisine draws on decades of recipe development by Pietro himself. Beyond the food, the wine list is a genuine point of distinction: Wine Spectator recognized Pazzeria with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2022, a mark reserved for restaurants with well-chosen, diverse cellars that go meaningfully beyond the basics. For a pizza-driven Italian restaurant in East Texas, that kind of recognition speaks directly to the seriousness of the program.

More Than a Pizzeria

The space accommodates private parties and offers full table service, making it a natural choice for gatherings as much as weekday lunches. Catering is available through the broader Filippazzo group, and the restaurant's Italian cuisine translates well across formats — from a casual slice to a dinner paired with a bottle selected from a Wine Spectator-awarded list. Parking is on-site, and takeaway is available for those who prefer to enjoy the food elsewhere.