Hot Italian restaurant, a pizza eatery with previous locations in midtown Sacramento and Davis announced on its returning on social media. The caption-less post showed sealed kitchen equipment as Hot Italian works on opening a ghost kitchen in the upcoming Midtown Kitchens at 1829 22nd St. This story was first seen on Sacramento Business Journal.
Midtown Kitchen, backed by Los Angeles-base Maker Kitchens is taking over the industrial builing that was once the Sacramento Bee plant. The space is currently nearing the end of construction and anticipates to have everything completed in March. The kitchens will open to the public soon after the establishment passes the final inspection.
“In addition to our original organic and Non-GMO verified signature Hot Italian pizza crust, customers will also have the option to choose from organic gluten-free crust, cornmeal crust, and Pinsa Romana crust. Moreover, we will offer Lasagne with mushroom and Ragu options,” Fabrizio Cercatore, founder of Hot Italian told What Now Sacramento via email.
Hot Italian closed its Davis restaurant in 2018 and the other sites soon followed due to financial struggles. However, local foodies did not forget about the restaurant and often reminisce over the restaurant’s memorable pizzas even today. According to the Business Journal, the upcoming Hot Italian location will “include some of the business’s most beloved pizza offerings, in addition to new menu items.”
Cercatore also aims to open a new brick-and-mortar location in the first quarter of 2025 and is currently seeking a proper space. Cercatore encourages individuals interested in investing in the new location with him, or know of a suitable space to reach out.
“While our initial comeback focuses on a to-go model, please know that my ultimate goal is to open a brick-and-mortar location. This decision reflects my commitment to giving back to the community that has given us so much. Hot Italian was born here, in Sacramento, and it’s here that it truly belongs. Without the love and support of the Sacramento community, Hot Italian would not exist,” Cercatore said passionately.
