Piccolo's Pizzeria on Vestal Parkway Prepares For Grand Opening

The operator of a popular Broome County restaurant is putting the final touches on a new eatery in Vestal.

Piccolo's Pizzeria will occupy a building at 1805 Vestal Parkway East. The place most recently was home to a Subway sandwich shop.

FLASHBACK: A look at the exterior of the former Subway restaurant on the Vestal Parkway on January 29, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Frank LoPiccolo acquired the property about a year ago. The work to start the big makeover in preparation for the pizza shop started last summer.

LoPiccolo, who owns Frank's Italian Restaurant in the town of Maine, initially planned to open the new eatery in January. But it's taken a bit longer to get everything ready.

A sign for Piccolo's Pizzeria was installed recently on the Vestal Parkway. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

He now expects to hold the grand opening for Piccolo's Pizzeria starting Wednesday or Thursday.

The business will have an indoor dining area and a deck to provide some outdoor seating for patrons.

People walking or biking along the Vestal Rail Trail will be able to access the restaurant from the pathway. Piccolo's is located just a few steps from the trail.

A glimpse inside the soon-to-open Piccolo's Pizzeria on May 4, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

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