First established in 2003 in Bradenton, the owners, formerly from Buffalo, opened Casa di Pizza at University in 2008. Executive Chef Joe Jacobbi credits the high quality ingredients, fast and friendly service and great location for the restaurant's growing reputation as one of the best pizza and pasta places in the area. The restaurant is open late on weekends to satisfy cravings for calzones or midnight barbecue chicken wings and a pitcher of Michelob. There is a great patio here as well.