Lori and Vito Giambanco are the owners of Sal's Pizzeria and Catering in Sayville. Managing the Pizzaria is Vito's brother, Jerry Giambanco.

Vito's parents came to the States in May of 1980 from Sicily and in September they bought the business from the original owners. After marrying in 1990, Lori and Vito took over the family restaurant and have made the place what it is today - an exceptional source of Italian recipes, prepared and served with care to thousands of happy customers. Sal's Pizza has been in the family and in Sayville for 28 years.

Sal's Pizzeria has been a Chamber member for many years and has always been involved with the community, supporting the Sayville Little League as well as many Sayville School related activities such as: football teams and year books. They have been sponsoring many fundraisers and always donated pies for events.

Lori grew up in Holbrook and Vito in Italy and Sayville is their second home. "When we eat here it is like we're eating at home," Lori said,  but like a lot of small business in town, their second home is dealing with the raising prices and with the fear of being able to staying afloat. According to Lori the flour went up 350% since January, they had to raise the cost per slice to $1.75 and the prices are going up from .50 to 1.50 across the menu.

Lori Giambanco commented about the cost increase: "We hate doing it but we need to survive. This increase is faster then the increase in gas cost and it will put a lot of people out of business. The Bagels shops are getting hurt too."

Sal's Pizzeria has been in business for 28 years but they will not go back on their quality. They would rather raise the prices then compromise on quality. Lori and Vito Giambanco are food connoisseurs, love good food and they will not serve something they, themselves will not eat. Lori added: "We pay top dollar for cheese, veal, chicken and other ingredients and we refuse to compromise our integrity even though some people may not understand that. Some people appreciate the quality but some appreciate price and we can't worry about that."

As far as the location is concerned, Lori admitted this is the best location even thought the rent is going up every year since they have a yearly lease on the space. The are located in the Stop & Shop Shopping Center at 183 Montauk Highway.

Stop by and try a slice of pizza, if you haven't yet, or have a pie delivered by calling: 631-567-1269.

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Sal's Pizzeria & Catering
183 Montauk Highway
(Stop & Shop Shopping Center)
Sayville, NY 11782
Phone: 631-567-1269

Email: Info@salspizzeria.net
Web site: www.Salspizzeria.net