Gilbert’s Val Vista corridor is about to get another reason to skip cooking. Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is headed to the East Valley this February, bringing the chef-owned fast-casual pizzeria to 3115 South Val Vista Drive near the Val Vista and Pecos intersection. The compact, counter-service spot is slated to focus on slice-friendly New York, Detroit and Sicilian pies, backed up by pastas, wings, salads and desserts.
Where It’s Going
According to Town of Gilbert records, Slice House by Tony Gemignani has a pending Series 12 restaurant liquor license application for 3115 South Val Vista Drive, Unit 101. The Slice House locations page also lists Gilbert as “Coming Soon” at that address. Local reporting notes the unit was previously occupied by a Lou Malnati’s, so regulars in the area are already used to grabbing a pie from that corner.
Menu, Hours And Timing
Local coverage says the Gilbert shop is targeting a February opening and will offer New York, Detroit and Sicilian-style pizzas by the slice or as whole pies, plus pasta, wings, salads and desserts, according to KTAR News. KTAR also listed tentative hours of 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for the Gilbert location. Those hours mirror schedules used by recent Slice House openings, such as the Frisco shop reported by Community Impact.
Brand Push And Local Partners
Gemignani and his partners say the Gilbert opening marks the chain’s first Arizona location and an expansion into an eighth state, a milestone highlighted by local coverage. Local franchise partner Jason Pastore told Arizona Foothills Magazine that his family’s ties to Gilbert made the town a natural choice to launch Slice House in the state.
What’s Next For Diners
The company has not announced a firm grand opening date. The town listing shows the liquor application scheduled for a council review on Jan. 20, 2026, in the public record, so locals may need to be a bit patient before their first official slice. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Slice House locations page for the formal opening announcement and details on carryout, delivery and any launch promotions.
