“Always strive to give your Guest more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the hospitality to match. You must always strive to be better in everything. And, never compromise on top quality in any area”
FARO'S STORY
Faro opened his first pizza shop in 1976. From this time to 1987 Faro opened seven more pizza shops in the area. In 1990 Faro sold the Faro’s Pizza franchise with the idea that he and his family would be living in Sicily from now on and planned to remain in the “The Old Country”.
THE FIRST UCCELLO'S
As it happens many times, circumstances changed and the family moved back to Grand Rapids. Faro was again in the restaurant business when he opened Uccello’s Ristorante Pizzeria & Sports Lounge on the East Beltline between the malls in 1996.
Uccello’s has grown into 6 successful locations with the building blocks for more, inspired by Faro’s personal philosophy to, “Always strive to give your customer more than they would normally expect. Provide people the opportunity to enjoy great food and the hospitality to match. You must always strive to be better in everything. And, never compromise on top quality in any area”.
EXPANDING TO FAST CASUAL
In June of 2016, Faro, his son Sergio, and son-in-law Mario Piccione expanded their Italian cuisine to another restaurant concept: Herb and Fire Pizzeria. The first location opened in Grandville by the Rivertown Mall followed closely behind by the second location on East Beltline by Celebration Cinema in March of 2017. The fast-casual concept lets guests build their own pizza, or salad as they please, or pick from our wood-fired signatures. Herb and Fire was designed as a franchisable concept. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email franchising@uccellos.com
