{"id":324152,"date":"2026-08-18T17:06:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324152\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:06:26","slug":"famous-manhattan-pizzeria-opening-ithaca-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324152\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous Manhattan pizzeria opening Ithaca location"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patsy’s Pizzeria<\/a>, the famous Manhattan-based pizza chain founded in 1933, is opening its first Upstate New York location in Ithaca on Thursday, Aug. 27.<\/p>\n

The chain, which has locations throughout New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties, is partnering with Promise Hospitality Group at the Ithaca Downtown Marriott to bring its New York City-style pizza to the Finger Lakes.<\/p>\n

Patsy’s Pizzeria brings its history to Ithaca<\/p>\n

Patsy’s Pizzeria was founded in 1933 by Pasquale “Patsy” Lancieri and his wife, Carmella, in East Harlem.<\/p>\n

For decades, the East Harlem restaurant became known for its coal-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza and attracted celebrity fans, including Frank Sinatra. According to Patsy’s, Sinatra would have the restaurant’s pizzas delivered to his private jet.<\/p>\n

The restaurant also has a connection to “The Godfather” films. Cast and crew reportedly held table readings and dinners at the Harlem restaurant before filming began.<\/p>\n

The East Harlem location<\/a> remains a New York City landmark and is credited by the restaurant with helping establish the New York-style pizza slice.<\/p>\n

In 1991, the Lancieri family transferred the Harlem restaurant and rights to its name and recipes to Frank Brija, an Albanian immigrant who had worked at the restaurant for years.<\/p>\n

The chain has since expanded beyond East Harlem, with locations across New York City and in the Hudson Valley.<\/p>\n

What’s on the menu at Patsy’s in Ithaca?<\/p>\n

Patsy’s said the Ithaca restaurant will offer a modern take on its historic Harlem location while retaining the recipes that made the original famous.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will feature classic New York and Margherita pizzas, along with dishes such as linguine, lasagna and chicken parmesan. Newer Patsy’s locations also feature coal-fired ovens and specialty cocktails.<\/p>\n

The Ithaca location will offer daily brunch, including antipasti, salads, pancakes, waffles and sandwiches such as egg stracciatella, chicken parmesan and a pepperoni spicy vodka meatball sandwich.<\/p>\n

Dessert options will include Neapolitan rum cake, zeppoles and tiramisu.<\/p>\n

When will Patsy’s Pizzeria open in Ithaca?<\/p>\n

The new Patsy’s Pizzeria is scheduled to open Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Ithaca Downtown Marriott, just steps from the Ithaca Commons.<\/p>\n

A private ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for investors is scheduled for 5 p.m. The restaurant will begin serving the public Friday, August 28.<\/p>\n

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