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Riko's Pizza has completed its move to a new, full-service location in Norwalk, Connecticut, and celebrated its grand opening. The new location features a larger space with a bar, dining rooms, and a dedicated takeout area, and can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Riko’s Pizza (“Riko’s” or the “Company”) announced today the grand opening of its newest Connecticut restaurant. Last week, Riko’s Pizza of Norwalk moved from its take-out-only legacy location to a larger, full-service space. Famous for its super-thin crust tavern-style pies, local neighborhood atmosphere, and extensive selection of craft drinks, the new Riko’s Pizza of Norwalk brings all the Company’s locations into the full-service model, with beautiful dining rooms, a large bar with big TVs, and a dedicated takeout area.
Key features of the new Riko’s Pizza of Norwalk include:
Complete Riko’s Pizza menu of famous tavern-style pizzas, oven-roasted wings, made-to-order salads, fan-favorite desserts, and a growing list of appetizers;
Designed with Riko’s iconic rustic-urban décor and incorporating the character of the local community;
37-foot-long bar with 24 stools and 24 beers on tap;
16 large high-definition TVs behind the bar and throughout the restaurant;
Over 21 wines and specialty cocktails;
Convertible outdoor dining space;
Accommodations for up to 150 guests comfortably at once, including large groups, kids’ parties, fundraisers, live music, and other special events; and
A separate carry-out order section for easier takeout and delivery
To celebrate the grand opening of the new location, the Company hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration on March 13th, featuring remarks from Rico Imbrogno, Founder and CEO of Riko’s Pizza, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling.
“The wait is over—we are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Norwalk location,” said Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Riko’s Pizza. “Riko’s has faithfully served the Norwalk community for 12 years, and we look forward to providing our new and loyal customers a new and improved experience. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the City of Norwalk for its unwavering support over the years, and during our transition to the new location—we couldn’t have done it without you.
Now, citizens of Norwalk, do not let too much time pass before you check out the best new restaurant in town, serving up Fairfield County’s favorite tavern-style pizza every day of the week.”
“This opening builds on Riko’s brand evolution,” said Carl Bachmann, President and COO of Riko’s. “This is an exciting next step for the business, and we look forward to serving the Norwalk community through this beautiful new location for years to come.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on March 19, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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