“Pizza is in most Italian’s blood. Either you make it or you love to eat it!” - Rosario Ferruggio, General Manager, A Modo Mio
From Washington’s beloved pizza families, Sicilian born Rosario Ferruggio, General Manager of A Modo Mio - formerly “Joe’s Place” - learned his business craft from his uncle, “The Pizza Man,” Joe Ferruggio owner of Il Canale. A Modo Mio is an Italian family affair.
With over 25 years in hospitality management experience, Rosario Farruggio is knowledgeable in the restaurant industry and its daily operations. Rosario has been an operating partner in the Joe’s Pizza and Pasta and A Modo Mio restaurants since 1998. Under Rosario’s direction, A Modo Mio continues to be a favorite with locals and Italian influencers and television programs alike.
Winner of the prestigious “Premio Eccellenza Italiana” award for being an example of Italian Excellence and Sustainability in 2024, A Modo Mio is the best version of Southern Italy DC has to offer. 50 Top Pizza, an organization from Italy that rates the top 50 places for pizza around the world, A Modo Mio won this ranking in Northern Virginia.
Neapolitan born Antonio Biglietto and his nephew, Antonio Ricco are the award winning "*Pizzaoli’s (pizza masters) of A Modo Mio thus making it the closest to eating in Italy a Washingtonian can get! From homemade pasta, gnocchi and lasagna to wood-burning Neapolitan pizza, A Modo Mio also offers carryout catering. Learn more from the story of A Modo Mio in our CiaoDC Chat. Buon Appetito!
*Neapolitan Word - Pizzaoili: Pizza Master of Pizza Master Chef
A Modo Mio is located at 5555 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207. Phone: 703-532-0990. www.amodomiopizza.com,
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