This February, Valley favorite Spinato’s Pizzeria will expand its Tempe footprint by relocating to a new and improved building near Rio Salado Parkway and the 101 freeway. The original Tempe location on Smith Road will celebrate its last day of business on February 3, while the new location at 96 S. Rockford Drive, Suite 108 will open to the public on February 18.
The new Tempe location will be in the Rio 2100 office park and will be the first to roll out Spinato’s new menu, logo, look and feel. The other four locations will adopt the rebrand in the coming months.
Spinato’s Tempe will seat 190 and will boast 5,700 square feet of space, which is more than triple the size of the original location. Additionally, guests can expect new menu items, including pasta, jumbo chicken wings and house-made desserts. Spinato’s regulars will be pleased to learn that beer, wine and spirits also will be available, which is a significant change considering the original Tempe location did not serve alcohol.
“Our new location will be a completely unique design compared to our others,” said Spinato’s Pizzeria Vice President Anthony Spinato. “The kitchen will be an open style allowing our guests to see the Spinato’s family passionately at work, and the ambiance will have a distinct and more sophisticated look, while still paying homage to the original Tempe location.”
The restaurant will have high ceilings, a copper patina bar top, antique baskets used as light fixtures and European tiles.
Andiamo by Spinato’s will have a designated seating area near the front of the restaurant where guests will enjoy grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, desserts and seasonal items.
“This has been a longtime in the making,” said Spinato. “We feel so blessed to be in such a beautiful new space. I can’t thank the Spinato’s team enough for their unbelievable support in making this a reality, and our loyal guests for continuing to make Spinato’s their go-to pizzeria in the Valley.”
To ensure the new location provides the same great Spinato’s experience, the local chain is hiring more than 60 positions. Interested candidates can apply at spinatospizzeria.com/careers.
Guests have the opportunity to win a seat at the new location’s Friends & Family preview by sharing fond memories of the old Tempe location on social media using #Spinatostalgia and tagging Spinato’s Pizza.
