Vecchio's kitchen and team

Our Story

Built on Sauce, Family & Stubbornness

We didn't open this restaurant to be trendy. We opened it because the food in this town deserved better.

Welcome to Vecchio's Pizza & Italian Kitchen.  This restaurant began as a dream I carried since childhood, a dream shaped in my grandmother’s kitchen, where the scent of simmering sauce and the sound of her laughter taught me that food is a form of love. But the courage to bring that dream to life came from my father. His belief in me, his strength, and his constant encouragement are woven into every decision I make here. Vecchio's exists because of him, and it honors him in every plate we serve.

When the opportunity to take over a small pizza shop appeared, I knew it was more than timing, it was a calling. A chance to blend heritage with vision, tradition with modern energy, and family roots with a fresh, elevated dining experience.  My hope is that when you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, cared for, and inspired to enjoy food the way my family always has: with curiosity, joy, and connection. Vecchio's Pizza & Italian Kitchen is more than a restaurant. It is my family’s story — past, present, and future — shared with you.  With love, Annette Smith.

We're not trying to be the biggest restaurant in town — just the one you keep coming back to.

48hrsOf cold fermentation dough rest time
RecipesDate back to our great grandparents
100%Made from scratch
FamilyOwned & operated

Recognition

Best Pizza in North Fort Myers

Three consecutive years voted best by our neighbors — the people we cook for every single day.

North Fort MyersThe Best Of2025
Neighbor Newspaper · 2025
North Fort MyersThe Best Of2024
Neighbor Newspaper · 2024
North Fort MyersThe Best Of2023
Neighbor Newspaper · 2023

What We Stand For

The Vecchio's Way

Made From Scratch

No shortcuts. No shortcuts. Did we mention no shortcuts? Every sauce, every dough, every knot — made in-house, daily.

Stay Saucy

People First.  We built this place for individuals and families. Our only requirement...be authentically you.

The Neighborhood

North Fort Myers is our home. We source locally when we can, support our neighbors, and show up for this community.

Come Meet Us

The best way to understand Vecchio's is to sit down, order the World Famous Meatballs or House made, mouth watering Lasagna, and let us take care of the rest.

See Our Menu