Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana will usher in a new era this summer as the legendary pizzeria opens its second restaurant location at 3240 Main Street, taking over the space previously occupied by plant-forward sister spot, Grano Pizzeria.
East Van mainstay Via Tevere first opened its doors on Victoria Drive in 2012 and quickly earned iconic status thanks to the brand’s signature Neapolitan-style pies made with hand-stretched dough and simple and authentic Southern Italian flavours. Founders Dom and Frank Morra expanded their pizza empire in 2021 with the opening of Grano Pizzeria, which specialized in vegetarian and vegan tomato- and garlic-based pizzas dressed with cashew mozzarella cheese, local produce, and plant-based ingredients.
Grano Pizzeria closed for dine-in service in March 2024, pivoting to a take-out and delivery only model. Moving forward, the Grano menu will continue to be available online for pickup or delivery via UberEats, and will also be included on the new dine-in menu at Via Tevere Main Street.
With former Grano general manager Katie Mantei at the helm, Via Tevere Main Street will feature 32 indoor seats in addition to two outdoor spaces: a 12-seat side patio and another 12-seat curbside patio. Slated to open in late May 2024, the restaurant will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 4 p.m. until late.
Earlier this year, the Morra brothers also led the exciting re-launch of another iconic Vancouver pizza brand – Don’t Argue Pizza – as a counter-service slice shop inside CAFFÈ SOCCAVO on Commercial Drive.
For more information on Via Tevere, please visit viateverepizzeria.com and follow along on social media @viateverepizza.