About us

Fresh Ingredients. Killer Comfort Food.

The very first Panino’s Italian restaurant was opened in downtown Colorado Springs by Everetta Lou and Tony Frasca in 1974 and was originally named Pizza Plus. In fact, two very popular items on the Panino’s menu, the Big T pizza, and the Lou’s Best pizza, are named after the founders. In 1982 the second Pizza Plus was opened on 8th Street in the Broadmoor area.

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WHO WE ARE

Authentic Italian cuisine

We are a locally owned and operated Italian restaurant that has been proudly serving the World Famous Panino sandwich, fresh pasta, and oven-baked pizza to Colorado residents for over 30 years.

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Specials

CSU Staff and Student Special $12.99 Panino, side and fountain beverage! Bring your ID and enjoy a great lunch at a great price!
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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PURPOSE STATEMENT

We will honor GOD, our CO-WORKERS, and our GUESTS with all we do.
We aim for everyone to feel: SEEN, VALUED, AND ENJOYED!

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Location

310 W Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO
80526

Hours

Fri, Sat
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sun, Tue, Wed, Thur
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM