LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Deluca's Pizzeria, a longtime favorite in Hot Springs, will open its second location in Little Rock's Breckenridge Shopping Center on October 2.
The highly acclaimed pizzeria, which first opened its doors in 2013, is known for its brick oven and authentic New York-style pizza. The pizzeria has been featured in publications such as Southern Living and AY Magazine and was named one of Arkansas Times' Best Restaurants.
"Opening our second location in Little Rock is a dream come true," said Anthony Valinoti, founder of Deluca's Pizzeria. "We're excited to share our passion for authentic, handcrafted food with more people in Arkansas. Our mission has always been simple: to feed people incredible food that is handmade with love. We're thrilled to bring that commitment to Little Rock."
In 2023, Breckenridge Village took a direct hit from the March 31 tornado, damaging businesses and leading to increased efforts to repair and revitalize the shopping center.
"We're not just opening a restaurant; we're becoming part of a vision to revitalize Breckenridge Village and attract visitors from all over Arkansas. Our commitment to quality and community will be at the forefront of everything we do," said operating partner Brent Lenners.
The new Deluca's will be in the 6,000 square foot space previously occupied by Greenhaw's and feature a private dining room, upstairs lounge, bar, and seating for 190 guests.
The menu will include pizzas cooked in 725-degree ovens flown in from Italy, homemade pasta, gourmet burgers, fresh salads, meatballs, cannolis, and more— and the dough and pasta are handmade daily!
"We're currently seeking talented individuals to join our team in various roles, including front-of-house supervisor, back-of-house supervisor, hosts, servers, bartenders, line cooks, and dough prep specialists. We're looking forward to building a team that shares our passion for great food and exceptional service," said General Manager Katie Windham.
Deluca's Pizzeria's new Little Rock location will be at 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite C8 in the Breckenridge Shopping Center.
For updates and more information, check out Deluca's on social media. To learn more about employment opportunities, please contact Katie@DelucasLittleRock.com.
