Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza Debuts New Middleton Location in The Villages, Designed for How Guests Crave Italian Today 

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is bringing a fresh, next-generation dining experience to The Villages with the opening of its newest location in Middleton, where irresistible Italian meets a thoughtfully modern design built for the way guests dine today. 

Purpose-built from the ground up, the Middleton restaurant introduces a new evolution of the Piesanos experience, blending the brand’s signature stone-fired flavor with inviting gathering spaces and a layout designed to seamlessly serve both dine-in and to-go guests. This newest Piesanos location introduces several first-of-their-kind features for the brand, creating a space that’s equally suited for lively nights out, casual family meals, and seamless off-premise dining. 

Built for Convenience Without Compromise 

Recognizing the growing demand for takeout and online ordering, the Middleton location features Piesanos’ most expansive Express To-Go area to date. Designed to handle high-volume orders with ease, the dedicated space allows guests to pick up their favorite pizzas, pastas, and family meals quickly, without disrupting the dine-in experience. 

Inside, a spacious communal dining area creates a natural place for connection. Whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner, a celebration, or a table full of friends sharing great food, Piesanos reinforces a deep connection to community and shared experiences 

Where Indoor Comfort Meets Outdoor Energy 

At the heart of the restaurant is a dynamic indoor-outdoor bar, designed to bring people together from every angle. Flowing seamlessly between interior seating and open-air patio space, it’s the kind of place where one drink turns into another, and dinner lingers just a little longer.  

“From the layout to the flow of the space, every detail at Middleton was built with connection in mind,” said Joel Mills, co-founder of Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza. “It’s still the same irresistible Italian our guests know and love, now served in a space that invites people to linger, celebrate, and feel right at home.” – Joel Mills (Co‑Founder) 

A striking wine display anchors the space, showcasing a curated selection that reflects Piesanos’ commitment to quality while adding a bold visual centerpiece to the dining experience. 

The Same Irresistible Italian, Elevated 

While the setting may be new, what guests love about Piesanos remains unchanged. Every dish is rooted in nearly two decades of passion for authentic Italian flavors, from scratch-made sauces and dough to granite stone-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and warm hospitality 

Piesanos continues to stand apart as Florida’s only Italian restaurant dedicated to perfecting granite stone-fired pizza for nearly 20 years. A distinction that defines every bite. 

About Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza Founded in Gainesville in 2009 by Mike Akey, Joel Mills, and Jerry Roberts, Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza has grown to nearly 16 locations across Florida. Known for its commitment to quality ingredients, authentic recipes, and genuine hospitality, Piesanos delivers an experience that feels as good as it tastes, welcoming guests back again and again.