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The iconic Harlem pizzeria will make its Finger Lakes debut in downtown Ithaca\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The iconic Harlem pizzeria will make its Finger Lakes debut in downtown Ithaca\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Ithaca, NY (August 2026) \u2014 Working in partnership with Promise Hospitality Group, Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria will open a new location within Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons at 120 South Aurora Street in August. The opening marks the restaurant\u2019s Upstate New York debut within the Finger Lakes region.<\/p>\n
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Originally opened by Pasquale \u201cPatsy\u201d Lancieri and his wife Carmella in East Harlem in 1933, the restaurant was passed down to Frank Brija in 1991 after he had worked alongside the Lancieri family for many years. Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria also contributed inspiration for The Godfather; the cast and crew famously held table readings and dinners there before principle photography began. Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria additionally hosted Frank Sinatra, who used to have pizza pies flown in on his private jet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria recently entered into a strategic partnership with hospitality entrepreneur Premtim Gjonbalic, Founder and CEO of Promise Hospitality, who is expanding the reimagined ristorante-pizzeria concept into several markets throughout the country. The reimagined Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria concept offers a modern take on the Harlem institution, which is recognized as one of New York City\u2019s original coal-oven pizzerias and credited with inventing the New York pizza slice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Located on the Ithaca Commons, the new Patsy’s Pizzeria will serve near-century-old classics such as Classic New York, Margherita, Vodka Pie, Sausage & Peppers, Pepperoni, and Meatball pies. Other signature pies include the Spicy \u2018Nduja and the White Truffle. Menu highlights span a rustic, Roman presentation of mozzarella-stuffed Suppl\u00ec, Pacchieri Cacciatore, Steak Pizzaiolo, Candele alla Genovese, Linguine Vongole and Whole Butterflied Branzino.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Complementing the menu is a robust beverage program with cocktails that showcase the bel paese\u2019s most celebrated ingredients and liqueurs as well as Italian sodas by Beladin. The Ithaca location of Patsy\u2019s Pizzeria will also offer daily brunch featuring antipasti, salads, griddle classics, pasta and signature sandwiches like egg stracciatella, chicken parmesan, and pepperoni spicy vodka meatball. Housemade desserts including Neapolitan rum cake, almond tortoni, affogato, tiramisu and zeppole.<\/p>\n
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About the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons<\/p>\n
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The Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons offers a sophisticated, modern retreat in the heart of upstate New York’s premier finger lakes destination. Located steps from the vibrant Ithaca Commons, the full-service hotel features contemporary guest rooms, flexible meeting spaces, and state-of-the-art amenities tailored for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can enjoy locally inspired dining at Monks On The Commons, a fitness center, and convenient access to Cornell University, Ithaca College, and local wineries. For more information, visit the hotel website or follow the property on social media.<\/p>\n
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