Pagano's Italian Specialties

Pagano's Italian Specialties is owned and operated by the DiSantis family whose culinary endeavors started in the early 1980's with the opening of their first 80 seat Italian eatery, Cent’ Anni Restaurante’ (pronounced “Chent Ahnni”).  Located in heart of South Philadelphia’s Little Italy at 7^th & Catherine near the famous Italian Market, this old converted brick row house has served tens of thousands of patrons Grandmom DiSantis’ Sunday “Gravy” every day of the week.  The mid 1980's brought Norristown Pennsylvania the stunning Cent’Anni Vecchio Il Moulino, (The Old Mill) where an old 1880 grist mill was restored into a 400 seat classic Italian restaurant, bar and banquet facility.  Although both facilities were sold off during the 1990's, each restaurant is still in operation today. 

Now, the DiSantis family has successfully retired from the restaurant business and is proud to present Pagano's Italian Specialties. Since brothers Glen and Frank DiSantis acquired Pagano’s Italian Specialties from the Pagano Family in 2001, our customer count has nearly doubled with the introduction of a new line of traditional and specialty sandwiches.  The brothers, along with Glen’s son’s John and Glen Jr. have also incorporated Grandmom DiSantis’ Sunday “Gravy” into a number of their current homemade entrees.

We are a traditional Italian Delicatessen providing the finest and freshest products.  Our kitchen staff prepares our sauces, meatballs, chicken cutlets, and other prepared foods using only the highest quality locally grown and imported products.  Pagano's provides a full-line deli along with the most incredible sandwiches built on fantastic rolls from Fontana's Panetteria and filled with the best ingredients available.  We offer a variety of seasonally prepared entrees, soups, salads, and pasta dishes.  Imported and domestic cheeses, oils, olives, meats, canned goods, pastas, cookies, crackers, and more can be found on our grocery shelves.  Freshly baked bread and rolls arrive each day from five different bakeries, while our tomato pies, bruschetta, and stromboli are made in our kitchen. Pagano's is the one stop shop for all of your catering, party tray, and hoagie tray needs.  Our staff is always glad to help with your shopping experience. And remember: Pagano's Gift Certificates make great gifts.