Fred's Italian Restaurant

Address:

3619 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Phone:

(616) 361-8994

Hours:

Mon: 11am-11pm
Tue: 11am-11pm
Wed: 11am-11pm

Thu: 11am-11pm
Fri: 11am-12am
Sat: 2pm-12am

Payment:

Contact:

Cuisine:

Pizza

Nice to Know:

Good For Kids Yes
Noise Level Average
Parking Lot
Wifi No

Accepts Credit Cards Yes
Good For Groups Yes
Recommended Meal Lunch, Dinner
Wheelchair Accessible Yes

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In the early 1960′s, a young man by the name of Ferdinando Pizzo brought a piece of Sicily to Grand Rapids. He opened up a pizzeria and built a very successful business called Fred’s Pizza, based on honesty and respect. He started in his home, and slowly but surely, word got out about his great cooking. “We just grew and grew” remarked his son Salvatore “Sam” Pizzo, who started out washing dishes as a kid.Eventually, Fred realized that his take-out business needed more; he needed a sit-down dining area, so he turned his business into a dine-in establishment around 1970.“The Fire”On May 1st, 1996, Sam closed the restaurant for the night and headed home around Midnight. A few hours later he got a call from a Sheriff’s deputy: The Restaurant was burning. Sam lived four blocks away, and he could see the smoke when he got halfway there. Fred’s Pizza burned to the ground.It was determined a power wire had fallen across the sign in front of the restaurant. Electricity arced from the sign. Sparks flew from other parts of the building, including the roof. The electrical box “lit up and glowed”. To avoid electrical shocks, the firefighters had to fight the blaze from outside the structure. A block long stretch of the avenue was closed as firefighters fought the fire. This was not to be the end of Fred’s Pizza, as Fred and Sam rebuilt the restaurant where the old one had stood. The neighborhood was relieved to have their restaurant back, and better than ever. 50 years later, Fred’s Italian Restaurant is a Grand Rapids area tradition.Sadly, Ferdinando passed on in 2010. But the vision of Fred Pizzo continues, as Fred’s Italian Restaurant is currently being operated by his son Sam Pizzo and his family. Thanks to Sam having the same traits as his father, that same piece of Sicily lives on. The rich family tradition continues!From Fred’s traditional oven baked pizza to the mouth watering seafood, succulent prime rib, fabulous juicy chicken and savory salad, every menu item is sure to give your palate a treat. Of course, every meal is greatly complimented by the generous selection of wines, liquors, and beers. Stop in for a taste of local Italian tradition.If you’re looking for a Grand Rapids restaurant with that “home cooking, mom and pop, family friendly” atmosphere, Fred’s authentic Italian dishes, along with our full range menu, offer something guaranteed to please everyone.If you’re too busy to come see us, please take advantage of our delivery and catering services. You won’t be disappointed!

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