Cicero's Pizza, San Jose, California

The Pizza with the Secret® At Cicero’s Pizza, we make a great product for a great value. Our thin crispy crust combined with other fresh ingredients make our pizza unique. The recipe for Cicero’s Pizza originated in Niagara Falls, New York. In 1968, Nunzio Cicero purchased the business that was to become Cicero’s Pizza. Many times Nunzio said that moving to Cupertino from Niagara Falls was “the best move I ever made.” In 1974, Nunzio’s son-in-law Bob LaVerdi joined Cicero’s Pizza. Beginning in 1978, Nunzio’s wife’s grandson, Rik Jones, worked at Cicero’s Pizza while attending college. Business grew as word continued to spread of the great pizza being served at Cicero’s. Cicero’s Pizza grew up with the Santa Clara Valley as it transitioned from an agricultural area to Silicon Valley. Cicero’s original location at the corner of Stevens Creek and DeAnza Boulevard, (Old Highway 9), next to the Cali Brothers Feed Mill, was at the center of Old Cupertino. When the area was redeveloped, Cicero’s Pizza moved down Stevens Creek to the corner of Blaney Avenue. Nunzio Cicero was the original owner who retired in 2001 at the age of 87 and passed away shortly after. Bob LaVerdi and Rik Jones re-opened the restaurant later that year at a new location in West San Jose, just across the Cupertino border and they operate it with the help of their now adult children. Since 1968 generations of families have made a weekly ritual, many driving more than 20 miles, to have their favorite pizza at Cicero's. It's the first stop from the airport for travelers on their way home from distant lands. Cicero's Pizza has been a favorite spot for community celebrations from youth sports teams to wedding receptions. Cicero's has sponsored many local sports teams and provided fundraising opportunities for local schools and organizations. We offer vegetarian and traditional topping pizzas and make it easy for you to order a pizza in person or by telephone. Our menu is online at www.cicerospizza.