Giuseppe's Pizzeria Bistro

Born in northern New Jersey, Joseph “Giuseppe” Saltamachia recalls going on Sundays, as a young boy, to his grandparent's house to make pizzas. The kitchen was filled with family – aunts, uncles, cousins – and the aromas of great food filled the air. His family’s tradition led to Joseph’s lifelong passion for food that continued as a teen working in an Italian restaurant back home. He found his way to Johnson & Wales, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Food Service Entrepreneurship and Culinary Arts. While there, and working in the kitchen of a celebrated local restaurant, he met his future wife, Rachael, a Johnston native. The couple married and now runs Giuseppe’s together. It's noted for its sense of community and warm, comfortable feel. “It’s not unusual,” said Joseph, “for a person to come in to pick up a pizza and spend a half hour visiting with friends.” And why not? They have a full bar to make things even more enjoyable. The restaurant serves classic Italian entrees as well as Neapolitan, “thin crust” pizza, like he made as a boy back home. Stop in for a bite and say “Ciao!” to Joseph and Rachael!