Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen, a casual Italian dining restaurant franchise in operation for three years, has received acclamation from areas around the southern US, including Best Italian Restaurant and a Reader’s Choice Award for best new restaurant. Now Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen is serving all of North Gwinnett from a new location at 3350 Buford Drive Suite B-200 in Buford.

Open for a little over five months, Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen in Buford is owned and operated by Melissa Pazienza-Kuchcicki and her husband Mike Kuchciki. With franchise locations in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, the Buford location is special because Melissa Pazienza-Kuchcicki’s father, Dave Pazienza, is the founder of Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen. Inspired by his passion for great Italian food, which he garnered from his grandfather who immigrated from Italy in the 1930s, Dave Pazienza has been in the restaurant business for many years. Melissa, now following in his footsteps, is enjoying success at Artuzzi’s.

Boasting an environment that rivals a more upscale dining experience, Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen in Buford offers quick, delicious Italian foods in a casual dining setting with modern and hip decor. Enjoying the jazz, swing and Sinatra music playing throughout the restaurant, patrons can enjoy “al fresco” dining on the terrace or simply enjoy the trendy indoor dining experience. Melissa also points out servers, Monica and Matt, take extra special care of everyone who comes through the door.

Menu items include made to order individual size pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, and salads, as well as a good selection of Italian waters, all types of beers and wine. Take out orders and catering are also available. For additional information, menu items, and additional locations, visit the Artuzzi’s Italian Kitchen website at www.artuzzis.com or call the Buford location at (678) 541-0907.

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