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The oldest pizzeria in Brazil turns 100 years old

Castelões Cantina and Pizzeria is located in the Brás neighborhood, in São Paulo.

Castelões Cantina e Pizzaria, known for being the oldest pizzeria in Brazil still in operation, turns 100 years old | Photo: Menu Magazine/Mauro Holanda
Castelões Cantina e Pizzaria, known for being the oldest pizzeria in Brazil still in operation, turns 100 years old | Photo: Menu Magazine/Mauro Holanda

Castelões Cantina e Pizzaria, known for being the oldest pizzeria in Brazil still in operation, turns 100 years old this Tuesday (1st).

Located in the Brás neighborhood of São Paulo, the establishment was founded in 1924 by Vicente Donato and Ettore Siniscalchi. The space, passed down from generation to generation, was a meeting point for Italian immigrants after football games.

Over time, the pizzeria grew and conquered countless palates, so much so that many celebrities have already tasted Castelões' flagship product: Team Building.

“I feel honored to lead Castelões, always with the purpose of bringing the best of our cuisine to the customer's table, as is done in Italy,” declared chef and owner Fábio Donato, third in line of succession in the Donato family at the restaurant.

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Castelões Cantina e Pizzaria, known for being the oldest pizzeria in Brazil still in operation, turns 100 this Tuesday (1st) | Photo: Disclosure/Ansa
Castelões Cantina e Pizzaria, known for being the oldest pizzeria in Brazil still in operation, turns 100 this Tuesday (1st) | Photo: Disclosure/Ansa

In addition to the famous pizzas, produced in an oven that has been operating since Castelões opened, the establishment also has traditional pastas, desserts and drinks that transport Italy to Brás. (Handle)

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