Q&A with Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria

Lovers of all things Italian take notice: Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria is here to bring Italy to you. With two locations: One location in Vinings and another in Kennesaw, Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria is close by for many Cobb County residents.

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TM sat down with owners Andriano Djula & Raffaele Crispino to learn a little about what makes this Italian restaurant so good:

OTM: Why should customers choose your restaurant over other similar restaurants? What makes you different? Crispina: We like to bring Italy to you. When you walk into our restaurants, we want you to feel like you are in Italy. We have beautiful music playing, lights low for the romantic feel, fresh pasta made daily and homemade desserts. We are authentic Italy! OTM: How can customers order from you? Do you have in-person options? Crispina: Customers can order either in-store, through Uber Eats or carryout. We are still serving in person as well. OTM: How has COVID-19 affected your restaurant? Crispina: Covid-19 has affected our Restaurant in a couple of different ways. We haven’t been as busy as normal(before the pandemic hit). However, our takeout orders have skyrocketed. For our Vinings location, we were able to pull tables outside into the parking lot to keep the six-foot distance between tables. OTM: What is the most challenging part of your restaurant, especially now with Covid-19? Crispina: The most challenging part has been ensuring that everyone is following the social distancing guidelines. We make sure to follow all the rules and regulations when it comes to COVID-19. We want to ensure

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our customers’ safety and we want to ensure the safety of our employees as well. OTM: Tell us a little bit about your background. What is your story? Crispina: We both have extensive backgrounds in the restaurant industry and decided it made perfect sense to combine the skills, knowledge and experiences that have been accumulated throughout the years into creating something monumental. At Crispina, our focus is on traditional, contemporary Italian cuisine originating from Naples and the country of Italy. OTM: What do you like about Cobb County? Crispina: We appreciate the love and support we’ve received from the community since we have opened. Everyone has been very welcoming and we are grateful for the acceptance into this wonderful community. OTM: What is the one thing that you want readers to know about your business? Crispina: At Crispina, we want you to have it all! We want you to enjoy an authentic Italian cuisine in a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional service as our standard. Everyone who walks through the door is family. We strive to give you a memorable dining experience. Let us bring Italy to you!

Kimberly, our digital editor has eaten at the Vinings location several times and can vouch for the authentic Italian feel and AMAZING food. The Lasagna Della Nonna is her favorite. www.Crispinaatlanta.com

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