After an informal announcement in June of 2022 that Deluca’s Pizza would be opening a new location in Little Rock, we finally have confirmation. As told by owner Anthony Valinoti, the lease papers have been signed. Breckenridge Village shopping center will be home to the new location of this wildly popular Hot Springs restaurant.
Southern Living named Deluca’s the best pizza in the South, and the pizzeria that opened in 2013 has received countless accolades since then. The New York style pizza is nearly life-changing, along with the homemade pasta, burgers, and cannolis that will immediately be Little Rock’s best. Owner Valinoti set out to recreate his childhood memories of great pizza, and Deluca’s delivers. The pizzas that include Italian meats like pancetta, prosciutto, and natural pepperoni are enormously popular.
After your first visit, it is easy to see why so many patrons have fallen in love. Valinoti hails from New York City, and this recreation of a New York Pizzeria exceeds all expectations. His passion and energy are electric, and he makes a point to visit as many tables as he can to help create a welcoming atmosphere.
Little Rock residents will surely love everything this restaurant has to offer. The Little Rock Foodie crew is already counting down the days for its opening! The current plan for opening the new location is May/June 2023. It will be located in the front part of the former Greenhaw’s menswear store. The newly reimagined shopping center on Rodney Parham Rd. is adding an amazing array of restaurants and retail outlets, so check back for more updates!
