• Established: 1988
• Signature dish: Artisan pizza, Rolls

Born out of a dream to make the world a better place and offer people a safe, comfortable space to dine outside of their home, Vocelli Pizza has been on the food scene for almost 40 years!

A true tale of generational dedication and following a dream, Vocelli Pizza has a rich history, and because of it, an even richer menu. The singular location born back in '85 out of the mind of a visionary 24-year-old has now grown into more than 100 pizza places around the country, confirming its unrepeated legacy with every step.

With delicious meals and friendly service, Vocelli Pizza has grown to be one of the most loved pizzerias in America.

Origin Story

We begin our story in the small town of Zonguldak, Turkey.. A mining city by nature, it was the home of Varol Ablak, his father Harry, and the rest of the Ablak family.

Since Harry was a mine worker, his job required him to move around a lot in pursuit of better opportunities. The family followed him wherever he went. First it was different mining cities in Turkey. Then it was Germany. After that, they crossed the Atlantic Ocean and moved to Canada. Finally, they got the chance to settle in America in 1969.

Varol was in awe of his father and the work he did, so he had plans to follow his example and get into industrial engineering himself. However, after finishing 3 years of an engineering program, he decided this wasn't the path for him.

He got a job washing dishes at a local pizzeria and quickly discovered his love for the culinary profession. Inspired by what he saw and tasted, Varol set his mind on opening his very own pizza restaurant. His dream quickly came true. Varol's first restaurant opened its doors in1984 in Chalmette, LA. It followed an all-you-can-eat concept and it was a huge success! Seeing how well his son was doing, Harry decided to join his son's efforts. The family followed suit and moved to Louisiana.

With the help of his loved ones, Varol managed to develop his ideas even further and opened another location. Soon after he sold the stores. Inspired by this success, Varol decided to continue.

Geared with the knowledge and experience from their previous venture, the family opened another pizzeria. This time it was Vocelli Pizza. The first Vocelli location opened in 1988 and has since grown to include over a 100 different locations all throughout the United States.

Pizza Culture

Even though the Ablak family isn't Italian, they still have Mediterranean roots. This came in handy when their pizza empire was in question. Dedicated to serving only fresh meals, the family developed its own recipes that are still being used today.

For example, their sauce recipe is quite iconic. Requiring fresh tomatoes and a plethora of fresh spices, the pizzeria has never used a concentrate. The tomatoes they use are California-grown and are canned a maximum of 6 hours after being picked. Their dough is freshly prepped every day and baked to perfection. The toppings are various and delicious.

Even though Vocelli Pizza has a range of plain and DIY-friendly pies, it's their artisan pizza that put their name on the map. Mac & cheese, Original Buffalo chicken, Red Top, Hawaiian - the list goes on. These fun and artistic flavors have been in high demand for years and the pizzeria loves serving them.

Vocelli Pizza also serves excellent calzones and stromboli.

The Menu

The rest of Vocelli Pizza menu consists of equally fun and tasty dishes. Some honorable mentions are their rolls which come in a variety of flavors. Soft and loaded, they're an absolute fan favorite.

Furthermore, the Vocelli Pizza menu also features super-tasty pasta, amazing house baked subs, appetizers, salads, and a range of amazing deserts. The desert section is especially noteworthy, featuring both Italian and American classics. The chocolate chip cookie sits right beside some amazing cannoli, bringing these tasty cultures even closer together.

Vocelli Pizza also does catering on a lot of their delicious creations.

Deals & Coupons

Vocelli Pizza's "family friendly" tag means a lot to them and dictates how they operate on a day-to-day basis. To make sure that every family in their cities can afford to treat themselves to something tasty, Vocelli Pizza has amazing deals and coupons in place.

Before ordering, especially online, make sure to check for them and make your dining even more affordable. You can browse Vocelli Pizza deals and coupons on Slice.

Vocelli Pizza offers both pickup and delivery options, as well as on-site dining, so take your pick and get ready for the best meal of your life!