FAMILY TRADITION
Ours is a family business in the truest sense of the word. Started by our family four generations ago, continued by our family today, and here for your family every day.
Our History
When we say that food is a family tradition, it is not an overstatement. Just follow our timeline below. With four generations of devotion to crafting Italian cuisine to perfection, it is safe to say that Italian food is literally in our blood.
1954
Danny’s grandparents working at Valenti’s Pizza. Just opened up!
1958
Danny at Valenti’s with father, grandparents, and relatives from Italy. Danny was 2 years old.
1959
Danny with his mother and Grandparents at Valenti’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York.
1960
Tony (Danny’s father) at Valenti’s Pizzaria. A slice of pizza was only 20 cents!!!
1962
Danny’s grandfather taught his father (son-in-law) the pizza business at Valenti’s. His father was a carpenter, by trade, prior to learning pizza.
1965
Pino, Danny’s grandfather, making pizza at Valenti’s.
1967
Bi-County Pizza Grand Opening! Danny with his father Tony, grandmother, grandfather, and Joe.
1968
Danny’s Aunt Vita, his mother, and Helen at Bi-County.
1969
Tony and Rose, Danny’s Parents, at Bi-County Pizza in Farmingdale, New York.
1976
Danny and his father at Bi-County Pizza.
1982
Tony at Bi-County Pizza in Farmingdale, New York.
1988
Danny at grand opening of Pizza Villa on Cortez Boulevard. He was first in Hernando to sell pizza by the slice.
1989
Danny, Angela and the twins at Pizza Villa.
1990
Danny with his mother, Rose. The pizza business started with her parents.
1992
Danny and Angela shortly after the opening of the restaurant in Hernando County.
1993
Angela’s father advertising the family business with the twins.
1994
Angela and her parents at Pizza Villa at USA Flea Market. They both helped on the weekends.
2003
Pizza Villa’s second location on Spring Hill Drive opens in October 2003!
2014
Danny, Angela and Son, Anthony, at the Spring Hill Drive location.
2018
Danny and Angela with Son, Anthony, and Grandson, Anthony Jr., at 30 Year Anniversary in Hernando County.
2019
Pizza Villa wins Best of the Best Pizza Award from the Tampa Bay Times as well as awards for the Best Pizza and Best Italian Food in Hernando County. Thank you to all of our loyal customers!
