Supino Pizzeria's Eastern Market location resumes full service after being temporarily shuttered due to a fire. The beloved pizza joint announced on Instagram that despite the hiatus and renovations, patrons can expect the “We’re serving the same tasty pies as before but you may notice we’ve had a bit of a facelift,” as reported by Metro Times.
While the pizza spot became a carryout-only operation just a year following the fire, the full dining experience has now returned. Supino Pizzeria, after opening in 2008, has garnered a reputation for its hand-stretched, thin-crust pizza—a style cherished by Detroiters. Located at the intersection of Russell Street and East Fisher Service Drive, the restaurant had to tackle significant water damage from a fire in a residential unit above its space, leading to a comprehensive overhaul of the premises. Dave Mancini, the owner, expressed his commitment to maintaining the location's original charm, emphasizing the preservation of their distinctive dining room floors, "It's a salvaged piece from a gym in Detroit that we stripped and refinished. We wanted to keep those because it was part of the original esthetics," Mancini told Detroit Free Press.
At the heart of Supino's comeback is the team that had to navigate the aftermath of the fire. Mancini credits his management team and his wife, Danielle Karmo, along with chefs Mike Mazzola and sous chef Angel Gomez, for spearheading the kitchen's revival. Shortly before the fire, Stephanie Schult joined as the director of operations. In an interview with Detroit Free Press, Mancini admitted, "It was a real bummer. But now on the other side of (the fire), I am hopeful that I do have this great team in place, and we can start making strides."
The new and improved Supino Pizzeria in the Eastern Market district promises the familiar pizzas and also a revitalized aesthetic, collaborating with Midwest Common/Colin Tury design and Detroit-based studio Donut Shop to achieve its refreshed look. Despite the trials faced during its closure, Mancino's hands are still in the mix, as he maintains involvement in the dough-making process according to the same ClickOnDetroit piece. The restaurant, at 2457 Russell St., Detroit, invites patrons to dine in from Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., while its New Center counterpart at 6519 Woodward Ave., Detroit, extends its welcoming hours even longer throughout the week.
