Tony Dimaggio's Pizza will officially reopen today at 3852 Monterey Road. This family-owned spot, a staple since 1977, overcame a roof fire in July 2024 that led to an 11-month closure. Now back in business since June 2025, the restaurant invites the community to its formal celebration on Thursday, October 9, starting at 11:30 a.m. Remarks from Councilmember Bien Doan, representatives of the Monterey Corridor Business Association, and owner Jack Dimaggio will highlight the event, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
At the Mona Lisa Restaurant in North Beach, Andrea Bocelli croons over the loudspeakers as diners feast on cacio e pepe, lobster ravioli and Neapolitan pizza. The 46-year-old restaurant is a sensory overload: neoclassical statues wearing motorcycle helmets, rainbow chandeliers hanging from the equally colorful ceiling and a massive mural depicting the "Creation of Adam." Every other free inch of wall space is occupied by framed photos of celebrities: