DeLallo Italian Market is giving Live Casino Pittsburgh an Italian twist, as the iconic local brand prepares to anchor the casino’s newest restaurant opening April 9.
The new eatery, Mangia, will replace Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen & Bar, which closed in the fall, according to Sean Sullivan, general manager of the Hempfield casino.
“We had a great relationship with Guy’s from those five years,” Sullivan said. “It just ran its course here. We’ve got to keep introducing new, fun and exciting experiences for our guests.”
Mangia will feature a casual dining space alongside a market selling DeLallo products, including dried pastas, sauces, oils, spreads, meats, cheeses and chocolate-covered pretzels. Customers can choose from indoor or outdoor seating or order food to-go, with a menu featuring hoagies, pizza, pasta and salads.
The offerings also include gelato, Italian cream sodas, coffee and espresso. An express window will connect the restaurant directly to the casino floor, allowing guests to order food, drinks and desserts without leaving the action.
“I think it’s going to be well-received,” Sullivan said. “People love DeLallo’s around here. They’ve done a great job for over 75 years.”
The fourth-generation, family-owned business, founded in 1950, sells its products in grocery stores nationwide and operates its landmark storefront along Route 30 in Hempfield.
A “noodle cutting,” held in place of a traditional ribbon cutting, is scheduled for April 8. Steven Schirripa, known for his role as Bobby Baccalieri in the HBO series “The Sopranos,” will attend the event.
Mangia will be open 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.