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Historic Totonno’s Pizzeria Set to Change Hands This Summer

12/30/2025

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Antoinette Balzano, co-owner of Totonno’s, and Louise Ciminieri, co-owner and Balzano’s sister, plan to sell the business due to a lack of successors.
Balzano says neither she nor her sister can manage the pizzeria alone, prompting the sale this summer.
Totonno’s was established in 1924 and is among the oldest family-owned pizzerias in the U.S.
Balzano hopes a passionate new owner who understands the legacy will take over.

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Story summary

Antoinette Balzano, co-owner of Totonno’s, and Louise Ciminieri, co-owner and Balzano’s sister, plan to sell the business due to a lack of successors.
Balzano says neither she nor her sister can manage the pizzeria alone, prompting the sale this summer.
Totonno’s was established in 1924 and is among the oldest family-owned pizzerias in the U.S.
Balzano hopes a passionate new owner who understands the legacy will take over.