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Pizza King Tony Gemignani Expands to Menlo Park
Slice House, Gemignani's fast-casual pizza chain, is set to open on Santa Cruz Avenue in about seven months.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Tony Gemignani, the 13-time World Pizza Champion behind Tony's Pizza Napoletana, is bringing his Slice House fast-casual pizza chain to downtown Menlo Park. Construction on the new location at 775 and 777 Santa Cruz Avenue is expected to begin in the next couple of weeks, with a targeted opening in about seven months. The Menlo Park outpost will offer slices in various regional styles, including New York, Detroit, Grandma, and Sicilian, as well as pastas, salads, wings, and beer.
Why it matters
The arrival of Slice House adds another national franchise to Menlo Park's main drag, which has seen a busy cycle of restaurant debuts and retail turnover in recent years. For local residents and downtown regulars, it will provide a high-volume, accessible pizza option built on Gemignani's award-winning reputation.
The details
Slice House is taking over a space that has been vacant since the longtime pet shop The Pet Place closed its doors in 2020. The incoming location is just one part of a larger regional expansion for the chain, with additional outposts also planned for Brentwood and Livermore.
- Construction on the new Menlo Park Slice House location is expected to begin in the next couple of weeks.
- The targeted opening for the Menlo Park Slice House is in about seven months.
The players
Tony Gemignani
The 13-time World Pizza Champion behind Tony's Pizza Napoletana and the founder of the Slice House fast-casual pizza chain.
The Pet Place
A longtime pet shop that previously occupied the space now slated for the new Slice House location in Menlo Park.
What’s next
The Menlo Park Slice House is expected to announce a firm opening date and any grand-opening festivities in the coming months.
The takeaway
The arrival of Slice House, a fast-casual pizza chain founded by renowned pizza chef Tony Gemignani, is set to bring a high-volume, accessible pizza option to Menlo Park's bustling downtown, further diversifying the city's dining landscape.
