Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza – Tallahassee

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Tallahassee is a pizza place in Lively, FL, located at 101 N Blair Stone Rd. It is part of a family-owned Florida restaurant chain that has served the state for nearly 20 years, specializing in granite stone-fired pizzas and handcrafted Italian comfort food. The menu features scratch-made dough and sauce, fresh ingredients, and classic dishes such as Pizza Antico, Old Fashioned, Baked Ziti, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Piccata. The business offers to-go orders, including a Family Meal Deal that combines a favorite entree with a family-sized salad and 12 Piesanos rolls.

The restaurant's history began in 1994 when Joel Mills moved from Staten Island to Florida, bringing his experience with pizza dough and Italian dishes. He and his wife Rebecca initially opened Italian Gator Pizza by the Slice, which gained a following among University of Florida students and faculty. In 2009, Joel partnered with Michael and Melissa Akey and Laure Young to open the first Piesanos location in Gainesville, combining scratch-made Italian meals with laid-back hospitality. The brand has since expanded to 15 locations across Florida, with partners like Jerry and Sabrina Roberts helping to grow the company in Central Florida. The kitchen focuses on fresh ingredients, the finest cheeses, and stone-fired ovens to create consistent, high-quality meals.

The business holds a rating of 4.60, reflecting a positive reception from customers who have reviewed it. This standing is built on a foundation of warm hospitality and a menu designed for sharing, with options ranging from appetizers like bruschetta and calamari to entrees like rigatoni alla vodka and buffalo wings. The Tallahassee location serves the local community with the same fresh, scratch-made approach that has defined the brand since its inception in Gainesville.