Development News for Greenville, South Carolina

Belladina's Pizzeria Co-Owners Discuss Pizza Making and Customer Satisfaction

Joseph Lesie and Pat Lease, co-owners of Belladina's Pizzeria, discussed their pizza-making philosophy, highlighting their Sicilian and regular style pizzas, along with the popular tavern-style pizza. They also mentioned the unexpected popularity of their Chicago-style pizza after a Facebook post. The most popular pizzas are the Margherita and Vuvio, both on their regular crust, emphasizing the importance of good tomatoes and cheese. They expressed a preference for authentic, simple pizza, even if it appears irregularly shaped due to busy preparation. Lesie stated that customer satisfaction, expressed through a simple 'thank you' after paying the bill, is the ultimate recognition, rather than social media popularity. He emphasized their commitment to serving quality food the right way, comparing it to serving excellent lasagna on a paper plate versus a fancy dish. A customer from New York vouched for their pizza being the best in Tampa.