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A Legacy Built on Traditional Pizza-Making

Our Heritage and Craftsmanship

From our humble beginnings at Veltre Bakery in Rochester, New York, we have been perfecting the art of pizza-making since 1932. We honor those time-tested family recipes and traditional techniques, delivering the same authentic flavors that made us a neighborhood favorite nearly a century ago.


For generations, pizza has been more than just food to our family—it is a tradition. The recipes, techniques, and commitment to quality that began in Rochester have been passed down through the years, helping shape the New York-style pizza experience our customers enjoy today.


At Cucinellas, we believe great pizza starts with quality ingredients, attention to detail, and respect for tradition. Every specialty pie, slice of pizza, grinder, and dessert we serve reflects the values that have guided our family business for decades.

Since 1932

Bringing Our Story to Your Table

Today, we are proud to bring that heritage to Greenville, North Carolina, and West Columbia, South Carolina. While our communities have grown and our menu has expanded, our commitment remains the same: serving great food, treating customers like family, and creating a welcoming place where friends and families can gather.


In addition to our authentic New York-style pizza, guests enjoy pizza by the slice, grinders, fresh salads, gelato, Italian ice, and catering for events of all sizes. Whether you are visiting us for lunch, dinner, a family gathering, or a quick slice on the go, you are experiencing a tradition that began in 1932 and continues today.


Each handcrafted pizza tells the story of our heritage, and we are proud to share it with every customer who walks through our doors.

Since 1932

Our Food & Culinary Tradition

At Cucinella's, great food starts with family traditions that date back to 1932. Inspired by generations of pizza-making experience that began at Veltre Bakery in Rochester, New York, our menu combines authentic New York-style pizza with the recipes, ingredients, and flavors that have been passed down for decades.


Pizza is at the heart of what we do. From classic cheese and pepperoni to specialty pies like the Buffa-Roni, Uncle Paulie, Flamethrower, Pig and Fig, and Margherita, every pizza is made with quality ingredients and attention to detail. We also offer pizza by the slice daily, making it easy to grab a quick lunch or try something new every visit.


Looking for something beyond traditional pizza? Our menu features square pies, grinders, fresh salads, garlic knots, calzones, stromboli, and pasta favorites, all prepared with the same commitment to quality that has defined our family for generations.


And do not forget dessert. Guests can enjoy premium gelato imported from Italy, refreshing Italian ice, hand-filled cannoli, cheesecakes, black and white cookies, linzer tarts, and other Italian specialties. Many first-time visitors come for the pizza and discover that dessert becomes one of their favorite parts of the experience.


Whether you are joining us for a slice, a family dinner, catering for a special event, or simply stopping in for gelato, we are proud to share a tradition that began in 1932 and continues today at every Cucinella's location.

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Join Our Team

At Cucinella's Pizzeria, our team is the heart of our nearly century-old tradition. If you are passionate about authentic Italian food, great hospitality, and serving your community in Greenville or West Columbia, we would love to have you on board.