Longo's Pizza | Our Story
Our Family Traditions
Our family grew up in the kitchens of our family's restaurant, surrounded by food and wine and held together by a shared love of eating. That's what we know — and it's what we've been bringing to Mentor, Ohio for 57 years.
How It Started
Joe Longo opened this restaurant with a belief that great Italian food starts with knowing exactly where your ingredients come from and making everything from scratch. That founding philosophy hasn't changed.
Farm-to-Table Before It Was Trendy
Cooking with local farmers and Italian suppliers isn't a concept we adopted — it's simply how our parents and grandparents did it.
Fifty-Five Years and Growing
Joe Longo Jr. and Tina Greci have grown their father's business into a family of concepts — two pizzerias and the upscale Pastina — recognized by Cleveland Magazine as a classic piece of the Northeast Ohio food scene.
The Table We Set for You
Whether you're here for Tuesday dinner, a birthday in our private dining rooms, or a big night on the patio — full bar, gluten-free options, indoor and outdoor seating, all of it.
Proud to Be a Mentor Neighbor
We're a small family business rooted in Northeast Ohio, and the community's support over five decades means everything to us. Thank you for making this restaurant feel like home — for your family and ours.
