Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana, the Neapolitan pie shop that built a loyal following in downtown Kennesaw, is on its way to Powder Springs. Owners Massimo and Lindsay Andreozzi are planning a second restaurant in a renovated storefront at 4469 Marietta St in the heart of downtown. The new spot promises the same wood-fired pies and Italian-imported ingredients that helped make the Kennesaw original a neighborhood staple.
Massimo and Lindsay have been talking up the expansion with regional outlets, and the new Powder Springs space is expected to span roughly 2,300 square feet, according to What Now Atlanta. Business Debut reported that the dining room will accommodate about 70 to 80 guests and that the team plans to beef up its gelato lineup at the Powder Springs location.
Where It Will Be
Powder Springs' meeting agenda lists an alcohol-pouring license for "4469 Marietta St Vesuvio Pizzeria," a signal that the city is already processing permits tied to the build-out, according to the City of Powder Springs meeting agenda. That application, filed as AL-26-002, appeared on the March council packet for review. The plan puts Vesuvio within an easy walk of Thurman Springs Park and several existing downtown restaurants.
What To Expect
The Powder Springs outpost is expected to mirror the Kennesaw menu: wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, calzones, salads and Italian gelato. Vesuvio's website highlights an oven imported from Naples and a strong focus on Italian ingredients, according to Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana. Business Debut also reported that the owners import roughly 90 items from Italy and plan to serve beer and Italian wine alongside the pizzas.
Vesuvio first opened in downtown Kennesaw in January 2022 and has since built a steady neighborhood following under Master Pizzaiolo Massimo Andreozzi, the Georgia Business Journal notes. That local momentum, the owners have told reporters, is what pushed them to look for a larger footprint in Powder Springs.
Downtown Push And Timing
Powder Springs' April newsletter cites 4469 Marietta St SW, Suite 130 and says Vesuvio is "expected to open its Powder Springs site later this spring," putting the project in the mix with other downtown renovations and new restaurants, according to the City of Powder Springs newsletter. City officials have repeatedly noted the address in recent packets as the home of multiple storefront upgrades, signaling a broader push for downtown retail and dining growth. For now, permitting and construction timelines are setting the pace.
The expansion also scored a brief mention in the Marietta Daily Journal, which noted the Powder Springs address and the owners' plans, as reported by the Marietta Daily Journal. For updates and pre-opening announcements, the owners have pointed fans to Vesuvio's Kennesaw website and social media pages as the best places to watch for a firm opening date.
