Famoso’s ‘More Italiano’ menu features new pomodoro sauce

Vancouver – Famoso Italian Pizzeria + Bar is celebrating Italian food and culture with an expanded menu of tapas, sandwiches, pastas and entreés at all locations across Canada and a boost to feed local youths in need.

The menu update is the most significant in the restaurant’s 12-year history, Famoso said in a news release.

‘More Italiano’ is a concept developed by Famoso’s chief executive officer, Frank Di Benedetto. “In the spirit of true Italian cooking, we have improved the Famoso favourites that our guests know and love, while introducing a number of new and authentic dishes to the mix.”

The addition of many plates that are ideal for sharing is the restaurant chain’s tribute to the Italian tradition of communal dining. “We wanted to get back to our roots, and what inspired the brand when it first started back in 2007,” Di Benedetto said. “For us, that meant not only improving our menu, but also focusing on the experience: traditional Italian dining and the art of sharing.”

The new recipes incorporate Famoso’s new Authentico Pomodoro Sauce, which will also be available at all locations for $8 per 500-millilitre jar, for guests to take home from now until Easter, with all proceeds going to Mealshare. For every jar purchased, a meal will be provided to Canadian youth in need right in the community in which the sauce is sold.