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Sarpino's was created in response to consumer demand for greater freshness, quality, authenticity and most of all variety in their fast food alternatives.
At Sarpino's we understand the needs of today's busy families and individuals. Whether you are working late at the office or in-between dropping kids off at sports practice, you should always have a choice of a variety of fresh, healthy, and authentic dishes delivered right to your home or office.
In 1972, Sarpino's founder Gerry Koutougos established his first full service restaurant in Victoria BC Canada. After years of providing authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes through a number of successful full service restaurants, Gerry saw the opportunity to provide consumers around the world with these fresh authentic Italian dishes through take out and delivery restaurants.
In researching the international fast food markets, it was clear that something was missing. So many "Italian" fast food restaurants were offering virtually the same single product - pizza; and in doing so using the lowest cost ingredients (hence lower quality). Observing this, Gerry was determined to set a higher standard!
We offer the highest-quality traditional and gourmet pizzas, a wide variety of authentic pastas, succulent chicken wings, a variety of salads, cheese bread, garlic bread, deserts, and beverages. Sarpino's pizzas are made from authentic ingredients, cheeses made from 100% real mozzarella and edam, fresh packed sauces using only vine-ripened tomatoes and a proprietary mix of savory Italian spices, and a choice of high-quality meats (no artificial fillers) and a variety of garden fresh vegetable toppings. Dough is hand kneaded each day in Italian tradition in every location.
It is through our fresh ingredients, authentic recipes and inviting décor, we guarantee our customers variety and a truly "Italian Experience" from our restaurants right to their own home.
Sarpino's Italian style menus are based on fresh thinking, fresh innovative business practices and fresh food ideas. Today our menu showcases gourmet pizza, delicious pasta and Italian specialties. We also feature appetizers, salads, desserts and beverages satisfying a growing consumer demand for fast take out and delivery foods. Our dedicated people and our development team is always looking for ways to further build upon the success of growing consumer demand for fresh ideas.
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