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Bellizzi Restaurant Reinvents Itself with Focus on Family

 Every family in the Westchester area knows life can be hectic with kids activities, school, sports, work and everyday suburban stresses. Whether you decide you’re too tired to cook or need a fun family night, let Bellizzi restaurant in Mt. Kisco be the answer. Bellizzi Restaurant has been serving up great Italian food and family entertainment since 1991 and has earned the distinction of “Best of Westchester” in Westchester Magazine for six consecutive years. Today they continue to create value for customers, a fun comfortable environment and top customer service by staff that is like family and some have been with Bellizzi since its inception.

The word Bellizzi means beautiful and to owner Isi Albanese nothing is more beautiful than being able to spend time together with family and friends making memories and enjoying delicious food. Whether you haven’t been back to Bellizzi in a while or you just moved to the area the newly remodeled restaurant now offers a D.I.Y. salad station with fresh choices all served and tossed by restaurant staff, homemade Italian food from pizza to specialty dinners, to homemade Gelato, sorbetto and ice cream.  Weekly free entertainment for all ages featuring The Ballooniac, Scott Kazam the Balloon Man, and musician Bindlestick Bill as well as special appearances by Jen Siciliano Face Artist will delight all guests.  Kids of all ages love the play area, arcade games and table of classic board games or just to hang out in the lounge area. Parents and caregivers can relax for lunch or dinner and a drink while active toddlers and babies can crawl, play, climb and slide in the clean and safe play area all within close distance to the dining tables. Bellizzi also offers a great wine menu by the glass or by the bottle.

Bellizzi is one of the oldest pizzerias in town with a new fresh look and updated family items such as the D.I.Y. pizza giving patrons the opportunity to make your own pizza right at the table or take home and make in your own kitchen. Bellizzi has been delivering hot food for over 22 years accounting for 40 percent of their sales. The Bellizzi family loves to give back to the community it supports, local schools, the arts, charities and others that need help. Special discounts are offered for local schools, students and businesses. Bellizzi is a great place for teenagers to meet, eat pizza, listen to music, access free wi-fi and one of several new iPads being added to the restaurant. Bellizzi will also cater to private parties such as birthdays and other special occasions after restaurant hours.

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Bellizzi founder Isi Albanese decided it was time to make a change and give his patrons more healthy choices. Bellizzi has been serving families in the area for decades and hopes to grow with the future families of the area and offer them more choices and a place for affordable and safe family time. As owner and operator of Bellizzi since its inception, Albanese feels a deep connection with his staff, patrons and family members who have been instrumental in Bellizzi’s success. His dad Pasquale, with deep Italian roots, still comes in to Bellizzi to make fresh mozzarella several times a week. “Re-discover Bellizzi and create great memories while enjoying delicious food made with quality ingredients, in a friendly and fun environment.” said Albanese. “As a child I always dreamed of building a restaurant where people can dine in a warm atmosphere of hospitality and fun. I strive to stay true to the values and traditions of my youth and stay young at heart through Bellizzi. It’s a beautiful thing!”

Bellizzi also serves up a full gluten free menu for families looking for more options in dining with choices such as pizza, chicken, pasta and more. Every menu item has been certified gluten free by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America making Bellizzi a safe and great place for families and people with dietary concerns. Bellizzi offers catering services for all types of gatherings or corporate events and great take-out options with easy online ordering available for lunch or dinner.  Like Bellizzi on Facebook for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate and get more information on birthday parties, menu items, special events and weekly entertainment. Check out the website at www.bellizzifood.com and join the email list for weekly specials and news only for loyal members.

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