A person tossing pizza dough in a kitchen, wearing a black "passione" t-shirt and hat, with pizza ingredients on the counter.

HOT ITALIAN

Tutto è Possibile

Fabrizio Cercatore, founder of HOT ITALIAN and PASSIONE BRANDS, is not only a master pizzaiolo from the Italian Riviera but also an accomplished entrepreneur. His passion for food and love for Italy inspire the creation of exceptional pizza, pasta, and gelato. By blending Italy’s rich traditions in art, music, and design with California’s seasonal ingredients, Fabrizio crafts dishes that inspire. His commitment to sustainability, community, and culinary excellence fosters vibrant neighborhoods and meaningful connections.

A chef spinning pizza dough in a kitchen.
Pizza dough being topped with tomato sauce using a ladle.
Circular sign for "Hot Italian Pizza & Panini Bar" with a neon outline of a scooter.

MANGIA & BEVI

Pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and ham toppings in a cardboard box.

Our pizzas were designed to create the perfect blend of both local and Italian ingredients. A European-styled "fast bar", HOT ITALIAN is a place designed to be a meeting point where people gather for lunch, dinner, or late-night snack or a glass of wine while enjoying a comfortable, modern, urban space. HOT ITALIAN features a focused menu with pizza, panini, gelato, espresso, wine and beer selections ,weekend brunch, curbside take-out

Pizza with sausage and dollops of ricotta cheese on a cardboard pizza box.

#PIZZAASART #PASSIONE #EATREAL

#PIZZAASART #PASSIONE #EATREAL

Close-up of pizza topped with arugula and prosciutto on a black serving board.