CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Councilmember Annalisa Perea
_________________________________________ ___________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1
_________________________________________ ___________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Council President NELSON ESPARZA, Council Vice President
__________________________________________ ___________________________________________ MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3 TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember District 4
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ BRANDON VANG, Councilmember District 5 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6
WHEREAS, Mike’s Pizzeria Lounge & Italian Dinners was founded in 1962 by Italian immigrants Mike and Angelina DiNuzzo at the corner of West and Shields Avenues, bringing with them cherished family recipes and a simple dream to serve honest, handmade food that brings people together, just as it did around their own family table; and
WHEREAS , what began as a small neighborhood pizzeria quickly became a beloved gathering place, known for its handmade pastas and legendary pizza, setting a lasting standard of authenticity and quality that continues to draw generations of Fresno families; and
WHEREAS , over the decades, the DiNuzzo family legacy has been faithfully carried forward under the leadership of their son, Peter DiNuzzo, who has preserved the original recipes, trademark hospitality, and vintage character of the restaurant while maintaining a wel coming and steady presence in our community; and
WHEREAS, the commitment to remain in its original West and Shields location reflects a deep respect for the neighborhood that embraced the DiNuzzo family more than sixty years ago.
Many generations of residents have celebrated birthdays, milestones, and everyday meals within its familiar walls; and
WHEREAS , the DiNuzzo family continues to serve our community, ensuring that Mike’s Pizzeria & Italian Dinners remains not just a restaurant, but a Fresno landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, Councilmember Annalisa Perea, and the Fresno City Councilmembers, do hereby recognize Thursday, February 26, 2026, to be:
“Mike’s Pizzeria Lounge & Italian Dinners
64th Anniversary Day”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 26th day of February 2026.