Sorella's Owners Are Opening a Pizzeria in Shorewood

Pizzeria Di Lusso, coming to a storefront next to Three Lions Pub, is projected to open by summer.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The owners of Bay View's Sorella restaurant are opening a new pizzeria called Pizzeria Di Lusso in the former Nana Sushi space in Shorewood. The new spot will serve two styles of pizza - Trenton style and 'grandma' style - as well as appetizers and salads. Pizzeria Di Lusso is aiming to open in late spring or early summer of 2026.

Why it matters

The addition of Pizzeria Di Lusso will bring more dining options to the Oakland Avenue corridor in Shorewood, which has seen some recent restaurant turnover. The new pizzeria will offer unique pizza styles not commonly found in the Milwaukee area.

The details

Pizzeria Di Lusso will serve two styles of pizza - Trenton style, which is a cross between New York and Midwest tavern style, and 'grandma' style, which originated on Long Island and is thinner than Sicilian or Detroit-style pizza. The rest of the menu will feature appetizers and salads, though the focus will be on the pizza. The new restaurant will be a casual, sit-down establishment with carryout and delivery options, though those may not be available right away.

  • Pizzeria Di Lusso is projected to open in late spring or early summer of 2026.
  • The new pizzeria will take over the former Nana Sushi space in Shorewood.

The players

Kyle Toner

Co-owner of Pizzeria Di Lusso and Sorella restaurant in Bay View.

Paul Damora

Co-owner of Pizzeria Di Lusso and Sorella restaurant in Bay View.

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What they’re saying

“The best way to describe Trenton style would be a cross between New York and Midwest tavern style, cracker style. So it's thin, it's crispy, but it's still got some chew.”

— Kyle Toner, Co-owner of Pizzeria Di Lusso (milwaukeemag.com)

“Grandma-style, which originated on Long Island, is 'thinner than 'thick-ish,' but it's thinner than Sicilian. And it's thinner than Detroit.”

— Kyle Toner, Co-owner of Pizzeria Di Lusso (milwaukeemag.com)

What’s next

Pizzeria Di Lusso is aiming to open in late spring or early summer of 2026, though specific opening dates have not been announced yet.

The takeaway

The addition of Pizzeria Di Lusso, offering unique pizza styles not commonly found in Milwaukee, will provide more dining options and variety to the Oakland Avenue corridor in Shorewood.