Our storySince 1976
It’s all about family.
One family, one set of recipes, from a Nashville mall counter to a Smyrna pizzeria.
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1976
A counter in Hickory Hollow Mall.
The Picnic Pizza Corporation has operated in Nashville since 1976. It started inside Hickory Hollow Mall and grew to several locations around Middle Tennessee.
From the family archive -
1999
Angelo’s opens in Smyrna.
On December 23, 1999, Mr. Angelo LaMattina opened Angelo’s at 1402 Hazelwood Drive. He ran it with his wife, Sara.
From the family archive -
2010
The recipes, handed down.
Angelo ran the shop until his death in January 2010. His sons, Nick and Joe, had learned his recipes, and they carry them on.
Real Italians = real pizza, Brooklyn style!
The family’s own line.
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Today
Made from scratch, daily.
Hand-tossed or Sicilian crust, made the old-world way. The family was honored with a Proclamation from the Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Council for its service, its long run as a family business and its authentic Italian food.
Two pies on the table
Hungry yet?
Pull up a chair.
1402 Hazelwood Dr, Smyrna. Open every day from 11 am.