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By the People, for the People
Dario's Bringing Viral Cheesesteaks and Roman Slices to Massapequa Park
Owner Pier Dario Carosi says the expansion comes after two years of planning and growing demand from customers farther east.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:11pm
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Dario's, the West Hempstead pizzeria known for its Roman-style slices and a Philly cheesesteak that's recently gone viral, is opening a second location in Massapequa Park. Owner Pier Dario Carosi said the expansion comes after two years of planning and growing demand from customers farther east. The new restaurant will feature the same menu as the original location, anchored by Roman-style pizza and specialty slices, as well as the popular Philly cheesesteak that has become a Long Island sensation.
Why it matters
The expansion of Dario's to Massapequa Park highlights the growing popularity of the pizzeria's unique offerings, particularly its viral Philly cheesesteak, and the demand for its products in other parts of Long Island. This move also showcases the resilience and adaptability of small businesses in the face of competition and changing consumer preferences.
The details
The new Dario's location in Massapequa Park will be situated in the Southgate Shopping Center and is expected to open by the end of June. The menu will be the same as the original West Hempstead location, featuring Roman-style pizza and specialty slices, as well as the Philly cheesesteak that has become a top seller. The surge in demand for the cheesesteak has required Dario's to hire two new bakers who start work as soon as the West Hempstead location closes at 11 p.m., effectively making it a 24-hour operation. The business has grown from six employees to 29 in just a few years.
- Dario's has been planning the Massapequa Park expansion for two years.
- The new location is expected to open by the end of June 2026.
- Last week, Dario's sold more than 1,800 Philly cheesesteaks at the West Hempstead location.
The players
Pier Dario Carosi
The owner of Dario's Pizzeria, who is overseeing the expansion to Massapequa Park after the success of the original West Hempstead location.
Dario's Pizzeria
A pizzeria in West Hempstead, New York, known for its Roman-style slices and a Philly cheesesteak that has recently gone viral.
What they’re saying
“'A lot of people have been asking us to come to that area. We looked at a bunch of places, including Bay Shore and Babylon, and then this spot in the Southgate Shopping Center just fell into my lap.'”
— Pier Dario Carosi, Owner, Dario's Pizzeria
“'I honestly have no clue why it went viral. It was supposed to be a one-day special after I saw a video about Angelo's in Philadelphia. It looked good, so I ordered 200 pounds of ribeye — and we sold 300 in less than an hour.'”
— Pier Dario Carosi, Owner, Dario's Pizzeria
What’s next
Dario's owner Pier Dario Carosi said he hopes to open a third location by 2027, though he's keeping specifics under wraps for now.
The takeaway
The expansion of Dario's Pizzeria to Massapequa Park demonstrates the growing popularity of its unique offerings, particularly the viral Philly cheesesteak, and the demand for its products in other parts of Long Island. This move highlights the resilience and adaptability of small businesses in the face of competition and changing consumer preferences.
